PC requirements
XCOM 2 System Requirements
XCOM 2 needs at least Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM and 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better graphics. For the recommended experience you want 3GHz Quad Core, 8 GB RAM and 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows® 7, 64-bit | Windows® 7, 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz | 3GHz Quad Core |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better | 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 | — |
| Storage | 45 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX compatible sound card | DirectX compatible sound card |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running XCOM 2 on PC
Can my PC run XCOM 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 XCOM 2 need?
45 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.