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DNF Duel

Developer
Arc System Works
Publisher
Nexon Co. Ltd.
Released
28 June 2022
Age rating
PEGI N/A
UK price
£40.99

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC

Genres: fighting , strategy

DNF Duel is a fast-paced 2.5D fighting game set in the Dungeon & Fighter universe. Players select from a diverse roster of iconic fighters, each with distinct combat styles, signature skills, and strategic toolsets. The game combines fluid controls with deep tactical systems, including an MP gauge for powerful abilities and dynamic "Awakening" states that can turn the tide of battle. Vibrant stages, eye-catching visuals, and expressive animations bring every clash to life. With multiple modes — such as Story, Arcade, Survival, Ranked Online, and local versus — DNF Duel caters to both solo players and competitive fighters, offering accessible entry points as well as layers of depth for seasoned players.

Best gaming PC for DNF Duel in 2026

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Below are the four PC tiers we'd actually recommend for DNF Duel today. These are our 2026 hardware picks, not the dated publisher minimums you'll find on Steam.

Mid-tier

£1,299

1440p · 60fps

CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB
RAM
32 GB
Storage
2TB NVMe SSD
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High-end

£1,799

1440p · 144fps

CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB
RAM
32 GB
Storage
2TB NVMe SSD
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Official system requirements

These are the minimum and recommended specs as published by Nexon Co. Ltd. on Steam. They tend to be conservative — usually "what ran the game at 1080p when it shipped". For what you should actually buy in 2026, see the tier cards above.

Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 8 / 10 (64-bit OS required) Windows 8 / 10 (64-bit OS required)
CPU AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-3450, 3.10 GHz Intel Core i7-3770, 3.40 GHz
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
GPU Radeon HD 6870, 1 GB / GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 1 GB GeForce GTX 660
Storage 20 GB 20 GB
DirectX 11 11

Verified 18 May 2026 against the Steam store page.

Can your PC run DNF Duel?

If your CPU is roughly equivalent to Intel Core i7-3770, 3.40 GHz and your GPU is at or above GeForce GTX 660, you'll hit recommended settings at 1080p/60. For 1440p or higher, see the tier picks above.

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