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Answer
Buy or open Elden Ring on its official Steam page, install Steam, and choose Install from your Library. Before downloading, confirm that the PC has 64-bit Windows, compatible hardware, and at least 60 GB of available storage. Leave extra free space for updates.
Before you continue
RequirementsCompare the PC with the Steam store requirements.
StorageKeep at least 60 GB free, plus room for updates.
OfficialInstall the game through Steam, not a download mirror.
Open the Elden Ring Steam page and compare its operating system, processor, memory, graphics card, DirectX, and storage requirements with the computer. The store currently lists 60 GB of available storage.
If Steam is not installed, use the Install Steam button on store.steampowered.com. Open the downloaded installer and sign in or create an account. Keep the account recovery email current.
Buy the game from its Steam page or redeem a legitimate Steam key. Confirm the Steam account name before completing a purchase because the license belongs to that account.
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Start the installation
Open Library, select Elden Ring, and choose Install. Pick a library drive with enough free space and confirm the installation options.
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Let Steam finish the download and setup
Keep Steam open while the progress bar completes. The displayed total can include downloading, unpacking, and installing required components, so 100 percent network use is not expected during every stage.
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Launch the game once
Select Play and allow Windows or Steam to install any required components. Reach the title screen before changing graphics settings or adding mods.
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Verify files if the first launch fails
Restart Windows, then open Elden Ring Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files. Let Steam finish and try Play again before reinstalling the entire game.
If Install is unavailable, confirm the purchase completed on the signed-in Steam account and that Family View or parental controls are not blocking it.
If the drive is too full, choose another Steam library or free space. Do not begin with only the exact listed minimum because updates need working room.
If the download repeatedly restarts, check Steam's Downloads and Storage settings and let Steam close normally before restarting Windows.
ⓘ Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: Elden Ring on Windows.
The written steps follow the current official pages linked below. The saved video is an older walkthrough and may show different labels.
