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Can I run Middle-earth: Shadow of War?

Middle-earth: Shadow of War (2017) is an action, adventure and RPG game and a medium game for a PC. A mid-range graphics card such as a GTX 1650 or RX 580 class card plays it well.

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Middle-earth: Shadow of War (Steam store picture)
Picture: Steam store, © Middle-earth: Shadow of War publisher

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Middle-earth: Shadow of War system requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSNot listedWindows 10 Creators Update
ProcessorAMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-2300, 2.80 GHzAMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz / Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz
Memory6 GB RAM12 GB RAM
GraphicsAMD HD 7870, 2 GB / NVIDIA GTX 660, 2 GBAMD RX 480, 4 GB or RX580, 4GB / NVIDIA GTX 970, 4GB or GTX1060, 6GB
Storage70 GB available space70 GB available space

Source: the official Middle-earth: Shadow of War Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Middle-earth: Shadow of War?

To play it you need at least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti class graphics card, an AMD FX-8350 class processor and 6 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: a GeForce GTX 1650 or faster, an Intel Core i5-4460 class processor and 12 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti
  • GeForce GTX 960
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Graphics card: high settings

  • GeForce GTX 1650
  • GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
  • Radeon RX 580

Processor: minimum

  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460
  • AMD Ryzen 5 1600

Processor: high settings

  • Intel Core i5-4460
  • AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Intel Core i3-10100

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 40%, below the minimum, not playable well.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

PC builds for Middle-earth: Shadow of War

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Middle-earth: Shadow of War: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
Minimum: processor AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-2300, 2.80 GHz; 6 GB RAM; graphics AMD HD 7870, 2 GB / NVIDIA GTX 660, 2 GB; 70 GB available space.
What are the recommended requirements for Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
Recommended: processor AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz / Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz; 12 GB RAM; graphics AMD RX 480, 4 GB or RX580, 4GB / NVIDIA GTX 970, 4GB or GTX1060, 6GB; 70 GB available space.
What graphics card do I need for Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
At least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a GeForce GTX 1650, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, Radeon RX 580 or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).
Can Middle-earth: Shadow of War run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Not well. The minimum is a dedicated graphics card (GeForce GTX 750 Ti class); with integrated graphics our checker gives 40% (below the minimum, not playable well).
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
Yes for the minimum settings; 12 GB is recommended for smooth play.
How much storage does Middle-earth: Shadow of War need?
Middle-earth: Shadow of War needs 70 GB of free space. An SSD is a good idea for faster loading.

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