PC requirements

The Evil Within 2 System Requirements

The Evil Within 2 needs at least Intel Core i5-2400 / AMD FX-8320 or better, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7970 3GB or better graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or better, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 480 8GB or better graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
The Evil Within 2 minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
Processor Intel Core i5-2400 / AMD FX-8320 or better Intel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or better
Memory 8 GB RAM 16 GB RAM
Graphics NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7970 3GB or better NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 480 8GB or better
Storage 40 GB available space 40 GB available space
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Other platforms

The Evil Within 2 is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

Quick answers

Running The Evil Within 2 on PC

Can my PC run The Evil Within 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 The Evil Within 2 need?
40 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.