5 Reasons to Pre-Order Elden Ring & 4 Reasons to Wait

Wait If You Don't Meet the PC Requirements

FromSoftware's released the Elden Ring minimum and recommended spec requirements. If your PC doesn't meet the minimum requirements, hold off on a pre-order.

Elden Ring Minimum PC Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10
• Processor: Intel Core I5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
• Memory: 12GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060m, 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 580, 4GB
• DirectX: DirectX 12
• Storage: 60GB
• Sound Card: Windows-Compatible Audio Device

Elden Ring Recommended PC Specs

• Operating System: Windows 10
• Processor: Intel Core I7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
• Memory: 16GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega, 8GB
• DirectX: DirectX 12
• Storage: 60GB
• Sound Card: Windows-Compatible Audio Device

If you just recently bought a powerful computer, you should be good to go. If your computer's hardware is several years old and want Elden Ring looking its best, but don't have the money to spend on a new rig or new parts, you might want to hold off on a pre-order until you can do so. 

If your computer doesn't meet the minimum requirements, the game probably won't run. And if it does, it won't be pretty. 

Keep these specifications in mind as you decide what to do. For more on the PC requirements, check out our guide.