PC requirements
The Outer Worlds 2 System Requirements
The Outer Worlds 2 needs at least AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel i5-8400, 16 GB RAM and AMD RX 5700 / Nvidia GTX 1070 / Intel Arc A580 graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i7-10700K, 16 GB RAM and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10/11 with updates | Windows 10/11 with updates |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i7-10700K |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD RX 5700 / Nvidia GTX 1070 / Intel Arc A580 | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Nvidia RTX 3080 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 110 GB available space | 110 GB available space |
| Additional notes | SSD required. Performance scales with higher-end systems. | SSD required. Performance scales with higher-end systems. |
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Quick answers
Running The Outer Worlds 2 on PC
Can my PC run The Outer Worlds 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 Outer Worlds 2 need?
110 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.