STALKER 2's updated PC system requirements are here, and they're intense – mirroring the game's challenging world. Prepare for a demanding experience, even on lower settings.

STALKER 2 PC System Requirements Revealed: High-End Hardware Needed for Optimal Performance

With launch just a week away (November 20th), the final system specs are in. Even minimum settings require a capable PC, while high settings, especially "epic," demand a powerful rig exceeding even Crysis' notorious 2007 standards.

The table below details the updated requirements:

Note the increased storage requirement (from 150GB to 160GB). An SSD is strongly recommended for optimal loading times crucial in this unforgiving game.

Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR will be included for enhanced visuals without sacrificing performance. While FSR support is confirmed, the specific version is yet to be announced.

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 in a Wccftech Gamescom 2024 interview.

Launching November 20, 2024, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl promises a demanding, open-world, non-linear adventure where player choices significantly impact the story. For more on gameplay and narrative, see our related article.