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 intense hardware demands. Even minimum settings require a capable machine, while high-resolution, high-frame-rate gameplay at 4K necessitates a truly powerful rig. The "epic" settings are particularly demanding, potentially surpassing even Crysis' notorious performance expectations from 2007.

Here's a breakdown of the updated requirements:

Storage needs have increased from 150GB to 160GB, with an SSD strongly recommended for optimal loading times crucial in this unforgiving open world.

Upscaling technologies like Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR will be included to enhance visuals without sacrificing performance. While the specific FSR version is yet to be confirmed, the developers have confirmed the inclusion of software ray tracing. Hardware ray tracing, however, remains unlikely at launch, despite ongoing experimentation.

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