PC requirements
The Talos Principle II System Requirements
The Talos Principle II needs at least 4 core CPU @ 2.5 GHz (AMD Ryzen 5, Intel core i3/i5), 8 GB RAM and 4 GB VRAM; Radeon RX 470, GeForce GTX 970, Intel Arc A580 graphics. For the recommended experience you want 6 or 8 core CPU @ 3.0 GHz (AMD Ryzen 7, Intel core i5/i7), 16 GB RAM and 8+ GB VRAM; Radeon RX 6800, GeForce RTX 3070, Intel Arc B580 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 64-bit Windows 10 (version 2004 or newer) | 64-bit Windows 10 (version 2004 or newer) |
| Processor | 4 core CPU @ 2.5 GHz (AMD Ryzen 5, Intel core i3/i5) | 6 or 8 core CPU @ 3.0 GHz (AMD Ryzen 7, Intel core i5/i7) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 4 GB VRAM; Radeon RX 470, GeForce GTX 970, Intel Arc A580 | 8+ GB VRAM; Radeon RX 6800, GeForce RTX 3070, Intel Arc B580 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 75 GB available space | 75 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Intel integrated GPUs are not supported. SSD recommended. | Intel integrated GPUs are not supported. SSD required. |
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Quick answers
Running The Talos Principle II on PC
Can my PC run The Talos Principle 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 The Talos Principle II need?
75 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.