PC requirements

Endless Space 2 System Requirements

Endless Space 2 needs at least i3 4th generation / i5 2nd generation / A6 series, 4 GB RAM and Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon 5800 series / NVidia 550Ti graphics. For the recommended experience you want i3 5th generation (or newer) / i5 3rd generation (or newer) / FX4170 (or newer), 8 GB RAM and AMD Radeon 8000 series or newer / NVidia GTX 660 or newer graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Endless Space 2 minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows (64bits only) 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 Windows (64bits only) 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10
Processor i3 4th generation / i5 2nd generation / A6 series i3 5th generation (or newer) / i5 3rd generation (or newer) / FX4170 (or newer)
Memory 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Graphics Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon 5800 series / NVidia 550Ti AMD Radeon 8000 series or newer / NVidia GTX 660 or newer
DirectX Version 11 Version 11
Storage 8 GB available space 8 GB available space
Additional notes DX11 compatible DX11 compatible
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Other platforms

Endless Space 2 is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

Quick answers

Running Endless Space 2 on PC

Can my PC run Endless Space 2?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Endless Space 2 need?
8 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.