PC requirements
BioShock 2 Remastered System Requirements
BioShock 2 Remastered needs at least Intel E6750 Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHZ, 4 GB RAM and 2GB AMD Radeon HD 7770 / 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 graphics. For the recommended experience you want 3GHz Quad-Core, 8 GB RAM and 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit. Platform Update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit. Platform Update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 |
| Processor | Intel E6750 Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHZ | 3GHz Quad-Core |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2GB AMD Radeon HD 7770 / 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 | 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX Compatible Sound Device | DirectX Compatible Sound Device |
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Quick answers
Running BioShock 2 Remastered on PC
Can my PC run BioShock 2 Remastered?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does BioShock 2 Remastered need?
25 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.