The Darkness II

The Darkness II

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run The Darkness II (2012) on PC you need at least a Intel Core 2 @ 2GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ processor and a 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600, with 8GB of RAM and 10GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor and a 512+ MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX with 2GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against The Darkness II with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for The Darkness II.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Intel Core 2 @ 2GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
  • GPU: 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600
  • RAM: 8
  • Storage: 10
Recommended
  • CPU: 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor
  • GPU: 512+ MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX
  • RAM: 2
  • Storage: 10

The Darkness II — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for The Darkness II?
The Darkness II needs at least a Intel Core 2 @ 2GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ CPU and a 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 graphics card, 8GB of RAM and 10GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for The Darkness II?
For a smooth experience, The Darkness II recommends a 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor and a 512+ MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX with 2GB of RAM.

How much RAM does The Darkness II need?
The Darkness II requires 8GB of RAM as a minimum, with 2GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run The Darkness II?
The minimum graphics card for The Darkness II is a 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600, while a 512+ MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.