The Burning Legion is set to invade Azeroth and it will be up to us to save our world from certain doom in the next World of Warcraft expansion; Legion. However, we won't be able to do any of that if we can't play the game. Blizzard has released the freshly updated system requirements for World of Warcraft: Legion.

Here are the minimium PC requirements fans will need to play World of Warcraft: Legion:

  • Operating System: Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 with latest service pack
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 or AMD Phenom II X3 720
  • Video: NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 or AMD Radeon HD 5670 or Intel HD Graphics 5000
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 45 GB available hard drive space
  • Internet: Broadband internet connection
  • Media: DVD-ROM drive
  • Input: Keyboard and mouse required. Other input devices are not supported.
  • Resolution: 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution

If you want your game to run at maximum capacity, here is what Blizzard recommends:

  • Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit with latest service pack
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3330, AMD FX-6300, or better
  • Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R7 260X or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 45 GB available hard drive space
  • Internet: Broadband internet connection
  • Media: DVD-ROM drive
  • Input: Multi-button mouse with scroll wheel
  • Resolution: 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution

World of Warcraft has always been a game with minimal system requirements. In an effort to allow as many players to enjoy the game as possible, developers like to keep things within reach of even those who can't purchase a new PC every few years. While this new version is changed from Warlords, it is still easily met. With so much in store in Legion, more stringent requirements are no surpirse. Be sure to check out your PC and make sure you meet at least the minimum requirements and are ready to face the Burning Legion head on. 


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Last Updated: Mar 21, 2016

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