STALKER 2's demanding PC system requirements revealed: Prepare for a high-end gaming experience.
With launch just a week away (November 20th), the final system specifications for STALKER 2 have been unveiled, highlighting the game's intense hardware demands, even at minimum settings. High-end rigs are essential for 4K resolution and high frame rates.
The updated requirements are detailed below:
| OS | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB Dual Channel | 32GB Dual Channel | ||
| Storage | SSD ~160GB | |||
While minimum specs are relatively modest, achieving smooth 4K gameplay at high frame rates requires a significantly powerful system. "Epic" settings are particularly demanding, potentially surpassing even Crysis' notorious 2007 requirements. Storage needs have also increased from 150GB to 160GB; an SSD is strongly recommended for optimal loading times crucial in this unforgiving game.
Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR upscaling technologies will be included to improve visual fidelity without sacrificing performance. However, the specific FSR version remains unconfirmed.
Software ray tracing is confirmed, but hardware ray tracing, while being experimented with, is unlikely to be available at launch. Launching November 20th, 2024, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl promises a challenging, open-world, non-linear experience where player choices significantly impact the narrative. For further details on gameplay and story, see our related article.
