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Can I run Outward Definitive Edition on GTX 960?

STRUGGLE ~29 FPS at 1080p High settings
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VRAM Warning: 4 GB / 6 GB required Outward Definitive Edition recommends at least 6 GB of VRAM. The GTX 960 has 4 GB — you may experience texture pop-in, longer load times, or crashes in high-quality scenes. Consider lowering texture settings to High or Medium.

GTX 960 runs Outward Definitive Edition at approximately ~29 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~20 FPS (STRUGGLE). At 4K: ~9 FPS (CANT_RUN).

GTX 960 — FPS at High settings
1080p
29 FPS STRUGGLE
1440p
20 FPS STRUGGLE
4K
9 FPS CANT_RUN
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STRUGGLE
~29 FPS

The GTX 960 averages ~29 FPS in Outward Definitive Edition at 1080P High settings — below the 30 FPS minimum playability threshold. Dropping to 1080p Medium settings is the recommended workaround. A GPU upgrade to the next performance tier will resolve this. Warning: Outward Definitive Edition recommends at least 6 GB VRAM. The GTX 960 has only 4 GB — expect texture pop-in, longer load times, or crashes in high-quality or large-area scenes.

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Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
29
FPS
23 1% low
STRUGGLE
1440p
20
FPS
16 1% low
STRUGGLE
4K
9
FPS
7 1% low
CANT_RUN
GTX 960 Specs
VRAM 4 GB
Generation 2015
Upscaling None
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
✓ Verified data Feature support and FPS anchor verified via Gemini AI benchmark data.
Upscaling / AI
No upscaling on this GPU
Ray Tracing
No RT on this GPU
Frame Gen
Not supported on this GPU
CPU Tier
GPU
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CPU
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Frequently asked questions — GTX 960 & Outward Definitive Edition

Can I run Outward Definitive Edition on GTX 960?

Yes. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 29 FPS in Outward Definitive Edition at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is below the 30 FPS playability threshold. Reducing to 1080p Medium settings or upgrading to the next GPU tier is recommended.

What FPS does GTX 960 get in Outward Definitive Edition at 1440p?

The GTX 960 averages approximately 20 FPS in Outward Definitive Edition at 1440p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.

Can GTX 960 run Outward Definitive Edition at 4K?

The GTX 960 averages approximately 9 FPS in Outward Definitive Edition at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.

About Outward Definitive Edition

Outward: Definitive Edition combines the base game with The Soroboreans and The Three Brothers DLCs, presenting a complete survival-RPG experience in the world of Aurai. Players navigate through a challenging open world where they must manage basic needs while exploring dungeons, mastering combat, and uncovering the mysteries of the realm. This edition includes additional weapons, expanded areas, …

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