GSC Game World has revealed the official system requirements for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, just ahead of its November 20 launch. With a demanding 150GB of storage space, fans looking forward to exploring the eerie, irradiated Zone may need to make room on their SSDs. GSC first shared these requirements a few years ago, but given the game’s multiple delays and the evolving gaming landscape, the recent confirmation assures players they’re ready to tackle the Zone.
For those aiming to play on lower settings, a setup with 16GB of RAM and a GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 GPU should handle the game at 1080p and 30 FPS. However, if you’re after a more immersive experience at higher resolutions and frame rates, be prepared: the recommended settings call for an RTX 2070 SUPER or higher, with 32GB of RAM required for the best performance on the “Epic” preset at 4K resolution. Additionally, GSC has integrated support for AMD FSR and Nvidia DLSS 3, ensuring smoother gameplay and faster frame rates across compatible systems. The following is a rundown of the system requirements in a table format for clearer reference.
Presets | Low (Minimum) | Medium | High (Recommended) | Epic |
Resolution Target FPS | 1080p 30 FPS | 1080p 60 FPS | 1440p 60 FPS | 2160p 60+ FPS |
CPU | Intel Core i7-7700K/ AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-11700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i7-13700KF or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB, or Intel Arc A750 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super / RTX 4060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
RAM | 16GB Dual Channel | 32GB Dual Channel | ||
Storage Space | 160GB | |||
OS | Windows 10/11 x64 |
The game launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC through platforms like Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass. As the launch date approaches, Zone veterans and new players alike can look forward to optimized performance, but the hefty system requirements remind us that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will push hardware to its limits.
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