PC requirements
Just Cause 2 System Requirements
Just Cause 2 needs at least Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Athlon 64 X2 4200 / Pentium D 3GHz), 2GB System Memory of RAM and DX10 compatible graphics card with 256 MB of memory graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 2.4GHz or equivalen, 3GB system Memory of RAM and DX10 compatible graphics card with 512 MB of memory graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows Vista (Windows XP is unsupported) | Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or Windows 7 |
| Processor | Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Athlon 64 X2 4200 / Pentium D 3GHz) | Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 2.4GHz or equivalen |
| Memory | 2GB System Memory | 3GB system Memory |
| Graphics | DX10 compatible graphics card with 256 MB of memory | DX10 compatible graphics card with 512 MB of memory |
| Storage | 10GB of free drive space | — |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Just Cause 2 on PC
Can my PC run Just Cause 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 Just Cause 2 need?
10GB of free drive 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.