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Duke Nukem Forever, the game that became infamous for being delayed indefinitely, has finally received an official set of PC requirements. Your patience has been tried like never before, and it would be a real shame if your gaming rig couldn't even run the game.
As always, the system requirements are broken down into two tiers: Minimum Specifications and Recommended Specifications. Other requirements include: a one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication for initial installation, as well as installing the Steam Client, Microsoft DirectX, Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (ATL), Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, and AMD Dual Core Optimizer (only for specific AMD processors to run the game correctly, but installs for all of them.)
Minimum Specifications
- OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.0 Ghz
- Memory: 1GB
- Hard Drive: 10GB free
- Video Memory: 256MB
- Video Card: nVidia GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Recommended Specifications
- OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.6 Ghz
- Memory: 2GB
- Hard Drive: 10GB free
- Video Memory: 512MB
- Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800 GTS / ATI Radeon HD 3850
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Four months ago, the game was given a set of release dates: May 3, 2011 in North America and May 6, 2011 in the rest of the world. Two months ago, this was pushed back to June 14 in North America, and on June 10 in the rest of the world.
Gamers have waited over a decade to play the official sequel to Duke Nukem. The title was originally announced by 3D Realms in 1997. The project experienced all types of problems, however, and it was passed over to Triptych Games and Gearbox Software in 2009, with multiplayer components provided by Piranha Games.
Half a year ago, Gearbox confirmed that development on the title was being completed. Given how long the game had been in such a state (some 14 years), there were still many skeptics. Then the game was demoed live, but many would still not believe.
Now we have the official system requirements, and we're about a month away from release. Will it finally happen?
User Comments: 30
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princeton said:
Guest said:A solid release is what I hope for every time I go to the Toilet. I wonder if this will be of the same caliber?
Crysis 2 reqs are impressive .. so unusual for any game to require lower specs 2nd time around
It isn't unusual when the texture resolutions are 1/4 the original and the shaders are like something you'd see in call of duty 4.
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spydercanopus said:
It's using Steamworks copy protection, but you can't pre-order it from Steam, yet... WTF?
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treetops said:
You really should not be throwing around the word ignorant..or, as you write 'ignorrant'. Crysis 2 is so far from the most 'graphically advanced game' it's sad. firstly, it's a console port. Secondly it's DX9, a decade old API. Thirdly ..it's a console port. Boy did you buy into Cervat's BS
Wow I had hoped crysis 2 was directx11 on release I htought the directx9 was just for the demo.
p.s. glad I passed on crysis 2 ^^
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Weather DNF has dated graphics or not should not matter to true Duke fans.
Duke Nukem 3D did not have superior graphics of its time.
What it had was superior character, and I dare say not even one game released since then have lived up to good old Duke!
Comparing it with Crysis is just lame, Crysis had one thing, that is graphics.
The game itself sucks so bad it's not even funny, and in Crysis 2 they made the graphics worse.
Boy do I feel like a horse for not canceling my pre-order of that POS!
This DOESN'T bothers me at all IF we have to get bit cheesy graphics, but this game was unreleased for the last +14 years of procrastinating developments. We gotta give them a chance, even through they screwed themselves up, they still deserves the credits for allowing someone to finish this game developments.
All I cares is to get a copy of DNF, add it to my collection, and play the game like we are supposed to get it from 10+ years old ago. Hoo-yah!
I admit it that after seeing the trailers, the DNF animations' are a little cheesy, but it looks pretty interesting to play on it, even if it's way too old for all of us.
Let compares this requirement and trailers with the older releases.
Duke Nukem 3D Atomic Edition vs. Duke Nukem Forever - [Thanks Emil!]
Honestly, for us, hardcore duke nukem fans, I'm sure we don't really care about the requirements.
However, take your time on viewing and comparing the versions of unreleased DNF by year counts, and I know you'll notice the big difference between them, except 2007 version got a small updates for 2011. ( Might be me, but feel free to correct me )
Duke Nukem Forever 1998 at E3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omOPjBoClw0
Duke Nukem Forever 2001 at E3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDlB2P1leRM
Duke Nukem Forever 2007 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNeq73E9oa0
Duke Nukem Forever 2011 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVuuyRGB_BA
This is nothing related to support my comment about specs or requirements, this is purely informational uses only for everyone to read about the history of Duke Nukem!
This is a detailed history of developing the games with Gearbox and 3D Realms - Click here!
I'm sure you'll notice the graphic difference as the each time they keep delaying the project, they're updating the graphics as on the way to release it... Definitely worth of time to wait a little longer to take a big fish home!
Anyway... I would suggest you to keep those flames and comparison of other games to yourself until you have tried it. Thank you.
Why they find it logical to spend $500+ on a graphics cards to play a game to the max because its developers are lazy untalented asses.Honestly, I'm with you, but i think lots of gamers out there doesn't care about this too.
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LNCPapa said:
I actually can't wait to play this. It's been so long and I loved the last game.
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