Can I run Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns?
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns needs at least Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 or AMD Radeon HD 7790, and Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 460 is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseAug 13, 2026
- Playing now6
- Steam user reviews66 % positive
- Steam DeckPlayable
- ProtonDBpending
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Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions) | Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3330 or AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-7500 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 or AMD Radeon HD 7790 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 460 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 1 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns
High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.
Not yet checked against benchmarks, a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 243 | 180 | 109 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 322 | 257 | 156 |
| RTX 2060 | 322 | 298 | 181 |
| RTX 3060 | 322 | 322 | 242 |
| RTX 4060 | 322 | 322 | 262 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 322 | 322 | 309 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 322 | 322 | 309 |
| RTX 5060 | 322 | 322 | 316 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 322 | 322 | 322 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 322 | 322 | 322 |
| RX 9060 XT | 322 | 322 | 322 |
| RTX 3070 | 322 | 322 | 322 |
| RTX 4070 | 322 | 322 | 322 |
| RTX 5070 | 322 | 322 | 322 |
| RX 7800 XT | 322 | 322 | 322 |
| RX 9070 XT | 322 | 322 | 322 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 322 | 322 | 322 |
| RTX 4080 | 322 | 322 | 322 |
| RTX 5080 | 322 | 322 | 322 |
| RTX 4090 | 322 | 322 | 322 |
| RTX 5090 | 322 | 322 | 322 |
Steam Deck, Valve rating: Playable
Which graphics card do I need for Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~322 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~322 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~322 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~262 FPSView on Amazon ↗
Prices change often, check the current price in the store. Price check: 10/7/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns?
- Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns needs at least Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 or AMD Radeon HD 7790, and Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 460 is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
- What are the system requirements for Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns?
- Minimum: graphics Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 or AMD Radeon HD 7790, processor Intel Core i5-3330 or AMD FX-4300, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 460.
- Can I run Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns on the Steam Deck?
- Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns is rated Playable on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it pending. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.
