Gone are the days of the X-Ray Engine, as Unreal Engine 5 has become the new standard. GSC Game World is adopting Unreal Engine 5 for Stalker 2. So, the big questions arise: Can you run Stalker 2? What are the system requirements for Stalker 2, and will your PC handle the hazards of the Zone, avoiding radiation poisoning or attacks from rabid, blind dogs? Here are the official Stalker 2 System Requirements and PC Specs by GSC Game World.
There’s no debating the impressive graphics of Stalker 2, but this stunning immersion comes at a cost—high-end PC requirements. Let’s dive into what you need to play, starting with the minimum spec list. If you’ve got the time, check out the Stalker Gone Gold trailer which packs a few interesting secrets.
Official and Final Stalker 2 System Requirements
Here are the official and final Stalker 2 System Requirements and PC Specs revealed by GSC Game World
Stalker 2 System Requirements and PC Specs – Official Final Specs for Every Setting
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is an eagerly awaited title, and the system requirements reflect the demand for power. Below is a breakdown of the PC specs needed for Low, Medium, High, and Epic settings.
Stalker 2 System Requirements and PC Specs for Low Settings
For gamers looking to play Stalker 2 with lower-end hardware, the Low settings provide a 1080p resolution at 30 FPS.
- Resolution / Target FPS: 1080p / 30 FPS
- CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB, or Intel Arc A750
- RAM: 16GB Dual Channel
- Storage: SSD with approximately 160GB free
- OS: Windows 10 x64 or Windows 11 x64
Stalker 2 System Requirements and PC Specs for Medium Settings
Medium settings target 1080p resolution at 60 FPS, offering a smoother experience with mid-range hardware.
- Resolution / Target FPS: 1080p / 60 FPS
- CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super / RTX 4060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
- RAM: 16GB Dual Channel
- Storage: SSD with approximately 160GB free
- OS: Windows 10 x64 or Windows 11 x64
Stalker 2 System Requirements and PC Specs for High Settings
High settings are recommended for 1440p gameplay at 60 FPS, ideal for a premium experience with robust hardware.
- Resolution / Target FPS: 1440p / 60 FPS
- CPU: Intel Core i7-11700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
- RAM: 32GB Dual Channel
- Storage: SSD with approximately 160GB free
- OS: Windows 10 x64 or Windows 11 x64
Stalker 2 System Requirements and PC Specs for Epic Settings
For those looking to max out the game’s visuals, Epic settings push Stalker 2 to 2160p (4K) at 60+ FPS, requiring the most powerful PC specs.
- Resolution / Target FPS: 2160p / 60+ FPS
- CPU: Intel Core i7-13700KF or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- RAM: 32GB Dual Channel
- Storage: SSD with approximately 160GB free
- OS: Windows 10 x64 or Windows 11 x64
Stalker 2 Space or Storage Requirements
Stalker 2 will require 150 GB of free storage space to run smoothly. But why is Stalker 2 Heart of Chernobyl so stuffy in terms of system requirements? Well, that comes down to the Sidorovich Romance Quest line, which will take 75 GB, 60 GB for Snork assets, and 10 GB for everything else.
It’s evident that GSC Game World has put a lot of time and effort into Stalker 2 and most of the storage space would probably be allocated to the high-quality shaders, textures, audio elements, models, and different assets added to the game world.
