PC requirements
Descent II System Requirements
Descent II needs at least 1 Gigahertz or faster and 1 GB RAM.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1 |
| Processor | 1 Gigahertz or faster |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| DirectX | Version 7.0 |
| Storage | 700 MB available space |
| Additional notes | Sound Blaster compatible |
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Can I Run It checker —
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Other platforms
Descent II is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:
Quick answers
Running Descent II on PC
Can my PC run Descent II?
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 Descent II need?
700 MB available space