Can Your PC Run Dead Space?

When Dead Space first arrived in 2008, it proved that EA was capable of exciting new franchises, not just endless sports games and shuttered studios. The series went on a hiatus after finishing its initial trilogy, but EA is now resurrecting Dead Space for a new generation. See if your PC can handle this remade terror.

Why the Dead Space Hype?

The original Dead Space is a good game, and it looks even better in hindsight. The first game took some obvious inspiration from Resident Evil 4’s methodical third-person shooter and horror innovations, but the sci-fi setting and mythology led to interesting new ideas like zero-gravity sequences and space Scientology. 

Similar to Resident Evil, later Dead Space games doubled down on dumb action that diluted the core formula. Fortunately, this Dead Space remake return to its roots, just like the excellent Resident Evil remakes. Hopefully this ends up more enjoyable than the recent Dead Space spiritual successor The Callisto Protocol. The original development team, Visceral Games, no longer exists, but Motive Studio picks up the slack for this remake. Motive’s work on the new Star Wars Battlefront reboot reveals that the studio can craft stunning sci-fi video game worlds.

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Where Can I Buy Dead Space?

On PC, you can buy Dead Space via Epic Games Store(Opens in a new window) or Steam(Opens in a new window) for $59.99 starting Jan. 27. The $69.99 deluxe edition includes exclusive costumes. Dead Space is also available on next-generation consoles: the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

What Are the Dead Space Minimum System Requirements?

What Are the Dead Space Recommended System Requirements?

• OS: Windows 10

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5-11600K

• Memory: 16GB of RAM

• GPU: Radeon RX 6700 XT or Nvidia GeForce GTX 2070

• DirectX: Version 12

• Available Storage: 50GB

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How Can You Play Dead Space?

To fend off Dead Space’s rotting Necromorph zombie space monsters, you need to strategically shoot their limbs with mining equipment. Fortunately, you can do that with a controller or a keyboard-and-mouse combination. We don’t know about Steam Deck compatibility yet. 

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