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DR2: Off The Record PC detailed

Date, DRM, system specs, pre-order swag.

The PC version of Dead Rising 2: Off The Record hits Games For Windows on 11th October, Capcom has announced.

According to the official Capcom Unity blog, Direct2Drive, GamersGate, GamesPlanet, GameTap and Capcom's own store are all offering 10 per cent off the asking price if you commit to a pre-order. On top of that, order the boxed version through Capcom and you'll get you a free 'Uranus Zone' T-shirt.

As with last year's Dead Rising 2, it'll be using Games For Windows Live SSA DRM, meaning you'll need an internet connection to activate the game.

Finally, here are the system requirements:

  • Operating system: Windows Vista/XP, Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or better, AMD Athlon X2 2.2 Ghz or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Hard disk space: 8.5 GB free hard drive space
  • Video: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS or better, ATI Radeon HD 3850 or better
  • DirectX: DirectX9

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