STALKER 2's updated PC system requirements are here, and they're intense. Prepare for a challenging experience, even matching the game's harsh world.
STALKER 2 PC System Requirements: High-End Hardware Needed for Optimal Performance
With launch just a week away (November 20th), the final system specs are in. Even minimum settings demand a capable PC, while high-end settings are exceptionally demanding. Think Crysis-level intensity, but perhaps even more so.
The table below details the updated requirements:
| OS | Windows 10 x64 Windows 11 x64 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB Dual Channel | 32GB Dual Channel | ||
| Storage | SSD ~160GB | |||
While minimum specs are relatively achievable, smooth 4K gameplay at high frame rates requires a powerful machine. "Epic" settings are particularly demanding. The storage requirement has also increased from 150GB to 160GB; an SSD is strongly recommended for optimal loading times – crucial in a game where every decision matters.
Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR upscaling will be included to improve performance, although the specific FSR version is yet to be confirmed.
Software ray tracing is confirmed, but hardware ray tracing, while being experimented with, is unlikely to be available at launch, according to Lead Producer Slava Lukyanenka in a Wccftech Gamescom 2024 interview.
Launching November 20, 2024, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl promises a demanding, open-world, non-linear single-player experience where player choices significantly impact the narrative.
For more on STALKER 2's gameplay and story, see our related article!
