PC requirements
Frostpunk 2 System Requirements
Frostpunk 2 needs at least AMD Ryzen 5 1600 / Intel Core i5-8400, 8 GB RAM and AMD RX 550 4 GB VRAM / NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti 4 GB VRAM / INTEL ARC A310 4GB VRAM graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD Ryzen 7 3700x / Intel Core i7-10700, 16 GB RAM and AMD RX 5700 8 GB VRAM / NVIDIA 2060 Super RTX 8 GB VRAM / INTEL ARC A770 8GB VRAM graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 / Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700x / Intel Core i7-10700 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD RX 550 4 GB VRAM / NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti 4 GB VRAM / INTEL ARC A310 4GB VRAM | AMD RX 5700 8 GB VRAM / NVIDIA 2060 Super RTX 8 GB VRAM / INTEL ARC A770 8GB VRAM |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 30 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
| Additional notes | SSD required. | SSD required. |
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Quick answers
Running Frostpunk 2 on PC
Can my PC run Frostpunk 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 Frostpunk 2 need?
30 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.