PC requirements

PlanetSide 2 System Requirements

PlanetSide 2 needs at least : Core i5-4460 or better, 6 GB RAM (64-bit) and Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 or better graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i5 6600K or higher / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or higher, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce 960 or higher / AMD R9 280X or higher graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
PlanetSide 2 minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system 64-bit Windows 7 or later 64-bit Windows 7 or later
Processor : Core i5-4460 or better Intel i5 6600K or higher / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or higher
Memory 6 GB RAM (64-bit) 8 GB RAM
Graphics Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 or better Nvidia GeForce 960 or higher / AMD R9 280X or higher
Storage 20 GB HD space 20 GB HD space
Not sure how your PC compares? Use the Can I Run It checker — pick your CPU and GPU and it tells you which column you land in.

Other platforms

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

Quick answers

Running PlanetSide 2 on PC

Can my PC run PlanetSide 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 PlanetSide 2 need?
20 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.