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Nivalis Nights DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 Requirements

Which DirectX version is needed for minimum and recommended PC setups.

Quick answer: The minimum specification lists DirectX 11. The recommended specification lists DirectX 12.

Minimum API

Players targeting the minimum tier need a compatible dedicated GPU with at least 6 GB VRAM alongside DirectX 11 and 64-bit Windows 10 or 11.

Recommended API

DirectX 12 belongs to the recommended tier, together with 8 GB dedicated VRAM, an RTX 2070-or-newer example and SSD storage.

Do not infer performance

The store page does not describe feature-level requirements or the performance difference between the two render paths. Those questions need release-build testing.

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Sources and verification

This pre-release page uses the official Nivalis Nights Steam listing and the developer’s Steam news and development updates. Exact values and entity names will be added only when officially published or verified in the release build.

Last reviewed: July 18, 2026 · Independent, unofficial player guide.