Prepare for a challenging yet rewarding experience! STALKER 2's updated PC system requirements have been revealed, and they're demanding, even for minimum settings. Aiming for 4K and high frame rates at higher settings requires a truly powerful gaming rig.
System Requirements Unveiled:
Just days before its November 20th release, the final specs are in. Even low settings demand significant hardware, with high-end components crucial for optimal 4K performance.
The detailed requirements are as follows:
OS | Windows 10 x64 Windows 11 x64 | |||
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RAM | 16GB Dual Channel | 32GB Dual Channel | ||
Storage | SSD ~160GB |
High settings, especially "epic," are incredibly demanding; potentially surpassing even Crysis' notorious requirements. Storage needs increased from 150GB to 160GB, with an SSD strongly recommended for optimal loading times crucial in this unforgiving world.
Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR upscaling will be supported to boost visual fidelity without sacrificing performance, though the specific FSR version isn't yet confirmed.
Software ray tracing is confirmed, but hardware ray tracing, while experimented with, is unlikely to be available at launch.
Launching November 20th, 2024, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl promises a challenging open-world adventure where your choices impact the narrative. Prepare your PC accordingly! For more on gameplay and story, see our related article.