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What are the system requirements for Hollow Knight on PC?

Component Minimum: Recommended:
OS Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer
Processor Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 Intel Core i5-3470
Memory 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Graphics GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB)
DirectX Version 10 Version 10
Storage 9 GB available space 9 GB available space
Component Minimum: Recommended:
OS Big Sur 11 or newer Big Sur 11 or newer
Processor Intel Core i3 Intel Core i5, Apple M1
Memory 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Graphics Metal capable Intel and AMD GPUs Metal capable Intel and AMD GPUs, Apple M1
Storage 9 GB available space 9 GB available space
Component Minimum: Recommended:
OS Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04 (64bit) Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04 (64bit)
Processor Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 Intel Core i5
Memory 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Graphics GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB)
Storage 9 GB available space 9 GB available space

What are the system requirements for Hollow Knight on PC?

To run Hollow Knight on your PC, you need at least a Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 processor and a GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) graphics card. For the best experience, a Intel Core i5-3470 CPU and GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) GPU are recommended. The game also requires a minimum of 4 GB RAM RAM, 9 GB available space of disk space, Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer as your operating system, and DirectX 10. Check the full specification table above and compare it with your hardware to make sure Hollow Knight will run smoothly on your setup.

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What GPU do I need for Hollow Knight?
The minimum GPU required for Hollow Knight is GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB). For optimal performance, a GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) or better is recommended.
How much RAM does Hollow Knight need?
Hollow Knight requires at least 4 GB RAM of RAM. The recommended amount is 8 GB RAM for the best experience.
How much disk space does Hollow Knight require?
You need at least 9 GB available space of available storage space to install Hollow Knight.
Can I run Hollow Knight on Mac or Linux?
The system requirements listed on this page are for the PC (Windows) version of Hollow Knight. Check the official store page for Mac or Linux compatibility.
What CPU is needed for Hollow Knight?
The minimum CPU for Hollow Knight is Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300. For better performance, a Intel Core i5-3470 processor is recommended.
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