The Escapists System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • OS : Windows XP
  • Processor : Dual Core CPU 2.4 gHz
  • Memory : 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics : Intel HD Graphics 4000, Nvidia GeForce 8000, ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series
  • Storage : 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card : Windows Compatible Card
  • Additional Notes : We recommend updating your PC's hardware drivers before playing. If your PC is no longer supported by your manufacturer and your hardware drivers are very old, you may experience difficulty running the game. Please check with your PC manufacturer for more details.

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Graphics Requirements

To run The Escapists it is recommended that you have a minimum of an Intel HD Graphics 4000, Nvidia GeForce 8000, ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series.

Running The Escapists on a graphics card that is above the recommended specifications will allow you to achieve the highest levels of visual detail and the best frame rates. Good frame rates can be beneficial when playing competitive games. A higher frame rate will reduce input lag allowing you to react more quickly to events on screen.

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CPU Requirements

The Escapists requires that you have a minimum of an Dual Core CPU 2.4 gHz processor.

Some games require a powerful CPU in order to manage the game engine. The game engine deals with things like processing network communications for multi-player games and the AI of your enemies in strategy games. Some games are considered CPU intensive or CPU dependent. Most modern games offload work directly to the GPU and don't require a powerful CPU for demanding visuals.

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Memory Requirements

It is recommended that you have a minimum of 2 GB RAM to run The Escapists.

Having more than the recommended level of RAM for a game will usually not yield much extra gaming performance. However it may be useful if your computer runs other applications in the background.

Storage Requirements

You should have a minimum of 2 GB available space to install and run The Escapists.

An SSD (Solid State Drive) will generally deliver faster game load times than a HDD with a fixed head. Having more than the recommended level of storage available for a game will usually not improve your experience.

Operating System Requirements

The Escapists runs on Windows XP.

Meeting operating system requirements is not always necessary and can sometimes be overlooked. However running an old operating system will usually mean you may have to install extra drivers and encounter unsupported game crashes.

Platforms

The Escapists was first released on Feb 12, 2015. It is currently available on the following platforms:

  • Playstation 4
  • Xbox One
  • iOS

An alternative to expensive graphics cards and CPU purchases is console gaming. You may not get the absolute best frame rates or visual quality but if a game is available for a console you can usually be sure of an acceptable level of performance at all times.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the above specified requirements you may also need to the following:

  • Sound Card : Windows Compatible Card
  • Additional Notes : We recommend updating your PC's hardware drivers before playing. If your PC is no longer supported by your manufacturer and your hardware drivers are very old, you may experience difficulty running the game. Please check with your PC manufacturer for more details.