Elden Ring runs on a wide range of PCs, which is part of why it sold so well. The numbers below come from the Steam store data checked in October 2026. Prices change with sales and regions, so check Steam before you buy.
Key takeaways
- Minimum: i5-8400 or Ryzen 3 3300X, 12 GB RAM, GTX 1060 3 GB, 60 GB of storage.
- Recommended: i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3600X, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1070 8 GB.
- Steam US prices: $59.99, $79.99 and $99.99 for the three editions.
- Nightreign has lower storage needs (30 GB) and costs $39.99.
Elden Ring PC requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 or 11 |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | GTX 1060 3 GB or RX 580 4 GB | GTX 1070 8 GB or RX Vega 56 8 GB |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
Editions on Steam (US)
| Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| Elden Ring | $59.99 |
| Shadow of the Erdtree Edition | $79.99 |
| Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition | $99.99 |
Nightreign for comparison
Elden Ring Nightreign is a separate game. Minimum specs are an i5-10600 or Ryzen 5 5500, 12 GB RAM, GTX 1060 3 GB and 30 GB of storage. Recommended is an i5-11500 or Ryzen 5 5600 with 16 GB RAM and a GTX 1070 8 GB. It costs $39.99, and the Deluxe edition at $54.99 includes The Forsaken Hollows. See our Nightreign guide.
Age rating
Elden Ring is rated ESRB M 17+ for blood and gore, language, suggestive themes and violence, and it includes in-game purchases. Steam also puts it behind an age gate.
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