ORIONMinimum
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 1050 4 GB or AMD Radeon RX 560 4 GB
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 80 GB
- Publisher's note
- AVX instruction set required
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Can you run DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT? PC requirements and settings
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT, by KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS (Action, Adventure), came out on Steam on March 30, 2022. Here are the official specs, and what they mean on the most common graphics cards.
Publisher's recommended cardGeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590
Minimum cardGeForce GTX 1050 4 GB or AMD Radeon RX 560 4 GB
Recommended RAM8 GB
Our conservative estimate60 fps at 1080p, high settings, with a GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Estimate per graphics card
Which settings to aim for with your card
For each card: the highest settings level that stays smooth, and the expected frame-rate range. This is a conservative estimate worked out from the publisher's recommended specs, not a measurement: your processor, drivers and game updates move it.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB | Highover 276 fps | High179–247 fps | High97–134 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB | Highover 240 fps | High156–215 fps | High85–117 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB | High198–272 fps | High128–176 fps | High70–96 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12 GB | High198–272 fps | High128–176 fps | High70–96 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB | High188–259 fps | High122–168 fps | High66–91 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB | High173–238 fps | High112–154 fps | High61–84 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB | High170–234 fps | High110–152 fps | High60–82 fps |
| Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | High141–195 fps | High92–126 fps | Medium65–89 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB | High135–186 fps | High87–120 fps | Medium62–85 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB | High135–186 fps | High87–120 fps | Medium62–85 fps |
| Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB | High129–177 fps | High83–115 fps | Medium59–81 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB | High125–172 fps | High81–112 fps | Medium57–79 fps |
| Intel Arc B580 12 GB | High116–159 fps | High75–103 fps | Low71–98 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB | High112–155 fps | High73–100 fps | Low69–95 fps |
| Radeon RX 7600 8 GB | High109–150 fps | High71–97 fps | Low67–93 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB | High96–132 fps | High62–85 fps | Low59–81 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 8 GB | High89–123 fps | High58–79 fps | Low55–76 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB | High72–99 fps | Medium61–84 fps | Low44–61 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6 GB | High62–85 fps | Low70–97 fps | Low38–52 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 8 GB | Medium62–85 fps | Low54–75 fps | Too weakunder 30 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | Medium57–79 fps | Low50–69 fps | Too weakunder 30 fps |
Without DLSS, FSR or frame generation: turning them on raises the frame rate noticeably when the game offers them.
Best settings
Best graphics settings for DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT by graphics card
The setting ORION's “Recommended” profile would pick to play at 60 frames per second: the best-looking detail level that stays smooth, with upscaling when it lets you go one step up (DLSS on GeForce RTX, XeSS on Intel Arc, FSR on other cards). If DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT doesn't offer it, use the level from the previous table.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5070 | High198–272 fps | High128–176 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | High173–238 fps | High112–154 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | High188–259 fps | High122–168 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | High135–186 fps | High87–120 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | High135–186 fps | High87–120 fps |
| Intel Arc B580 | High116–159 fps | High75–103 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | High112–155 fps | High73–100 fps |
| Radeon RX 7600 | High109–150 fps | High71–97 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | High96–132 fps | High62–85 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | High89–123 fps | High58–79 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | High62–85 fps | High + FSR Balanced60–82 fps |
At these levels, ORION keeps textures on high from 8 GB of video memory (they cost memory, hardly any frames), sets the frame cap on the target for steady pacing, turns off motion blur and film grain, and leaves vertical sync off. This is a conservative estimate, not a measurement: in ORION, the first measured session corrects the setting.
Official specs
Minimum and recommended requirements
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 80 GB
- Publisher's note
- AVX instruction set required
Source: the game's Steam page, read on October 7, 2026.
Where to buy
Buy DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
The official page first. In ORION, the Store tab compares prices across shops, with the official stores listed before key resellers.
On your PC
The same estimate with your own hardware, and the settings applied for you
ORION is a free game launcher for Windows. It reads your graphics card, processor and screen, estimates every game in your library, then measures the real frame rate while you play and sets the game up with its "Recommended" profile. No account, no ads.
Questions
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT at a glance
Which graphics card do I need for DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT at 1080p?
The publisher recommends: GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590. By our conservative estimate, high settings hold 60 frames per second at 1080p with a GeForce GTX 1660 Super, and a GeForce GTX 1060 gets there with lower settings.
What are the best graphics settings for DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT on an RTX 4060?
For 60 frames per second at 1080p, ORION's “Recommended” profile would pick High settings: between 112 and 155 frames per second according to our conservative estimate.
Can I run DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT on an RTX 3060?
By our estimate, a GeForce RTX 3060 runs DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT at 1080p on high settings, between 96 and 132 frames per second.
Can I run DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT on an RTX 4060?
By our estimate, a GeForce RTX 4060 runs DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT at 1080p on high settings, between 112 and 155 frames per second.
How much RAM does DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT need?
The publisher recommends 8 GB of RAM.
How much storage does DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT take?
The official page asks for 80 GB of storage.
How are these estimates worked out?
The publisher's recommended specs are the reference point (about 60 frames per second at 1080p on high settings, unless the publisher says otherwise). Each card's power is compared with the recommended card (the average when the publisher names several), then adjusted to the screen resolution. A low margin is kept, and less video memory than recommended drops one level.
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