STALKER 2 PC Requirements Bumped Up

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 significant hardware demands, even at minimum settings. High-end rigs are essential for 4K gameplay and high frame rates.

The detailed specifications are as follows:

Achieving smooth performance at 4K resolution and high frame rates, especially with "epic" settings, will challenge even the most powerful gaming PCs, potentially surpassing the notorious demands of Crysis at its highest settings. The storage requirement has increased to 160GB, with an SSD strongly recommended for optimal loading times crucial in this unforgiving game world.

Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR upscaling technologies will be included to boost visual fidelity without sacrificing performance. While the specific FSR version remains undisclosed, the developers confirmed software ray tracing will be available at launch. Hardware ray tracing, however, is still under development and unlikely to be a launch feature.

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