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Title: Elite Dangerous
Genre: Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Developer: Frontier Developments
Publisher: Frontier Developments
Franchise: Frontier Developments, FrontierDev
Release Date: Apr 2, 2015
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System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 8/10 64-bit
    • Processor: Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz)
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 25 GB available space
    • VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Windows 8/10 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 25 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Supports SteamVR, Oculus Rift and TrackIR
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.