STALKER 2 PC System Requirements Are Now More Demanding

STALKER 2's demanding PC system requirements revealed: Prepare for intense performance needs!

With the November 20th release date fast approaching, the final PC system requirements for STALKER 2 have been unveiled, highlighting the game's significant hardware demands. Even minimum settings require a capable machine, while high-end rigs are essential for 4K gameplay at high frame rates. The "epic" settings, in particular, promise to be exceptionally taxing.

The updated requirements are detailed below:

Noteworthy increases include a jump in storage requirements from 150GB to 160GB, with an SSD strongly recommended for optimal loading times. This is crucial given the game's open-world nature and potential for fatal mistakes.

Upscaling technologies will offer some relief. Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR will be included to improve visual fidelity without sacrificing performance, although 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, according to Lead Producer Slava Lukyanenka.

Launching November 20, 2024, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl promises a challenging and immersive open-world experience where player choices significantly impact the narrative. For further details on gameplay and story, explore our related article.