PC requirements
Dead Island 2 System Requirements
Dead Island 2 needs at least AMD FX-9590 / Intel Core i7-7700HQ, 10 GB RAM and Radeon R9 390X (8192 VRAM) / GeForce GTX 1060 (6144 VRAM) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i9-9900k, 10 GB RAM and Radeon RX 6800 XT (16384 VRAM) / GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8192 MB) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | AMD FX-9590 / Intel Core i7-7700HQ | Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i9-9900k |
| Memory | 10 GB RAM | 10 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Radeon R9 390X (8192 VRAM) / GeForce GTX 1060 (6144 VRAM) | Radeon RX 6800 XT (16384 VRAM) / GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8192 MB) |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 70 GB GB available space | 70 GB GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Dead Island 2 on PC
Can my PC run Dead Island 2?
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 Dead Island 2 need?
70 GB 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.