PC requirements
Natural Selection 2 System Requirements
Natural Selection 2 needs at least Dual-core processor 2.4 GHz (Intel Core 2 Duo, i3), 2.6 GHz (AMD Athlon or FX), 6 GB RAM and DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 2 GB VRAM graphics. For the recommended experience you want Quad-core processor 3.2 GHz (Intel i5, i7) or 3.6 GHz (AMD Ryzen, FX or Athlon), 8 GB RAM and DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 4GB VRAM graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit | 7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit |
| Processor | Dual-core processor 2.4 GHz (Intel Core 2 Duo, i3), 2.6 GHz (AMD Athlon or FX) | Quad-core processor 3.2 GHz (Intel i5, i7) or 3.6 GHz (AMD Ryzen, FX or Athlon) |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 2 GB VRAM | DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 4GB VRAM |
| Storage | 13 GB HD space | 13 GB HD space |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Natural Selection 2 on PC
Can my PC run Natural Selection 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 Natural Selection 2 need?
13 GB HD 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.