PC requirements
Total War: Shogun 2 - Rise of the Samurai System Requirements
Total War: Shogun 2 - Rise of the Samurai needs at least 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, or AMD equivalent (with SSE2), 1GB RAM (XP), 2GB RAM (Vista / Windows7) and 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3) graphics. For the recommended experience you want 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent, 2GB RAM (XP), 4GB RAM (Vista / Windows7) and AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 / Vista / XP | Windows 7 / Vista / XP |
| Processor | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, or AMD equivalent (with SSE2) | 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent |
| Memory | 1GB RAM (XP), 2GB RAM (Vista / Windows7) | 2GB RAM (XP), 4GB RAM (Vista / Windows7) |
| Graphics | 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3) | AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card |
| Storage | 32GB free hard disk space | 32GB free hard disk space |
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Quick answers
Running Total War: Shogun 2 - Rise of the Samurai on PC
Can my PC run Total War: Shogun 2 - Rise of the Samurai?
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 Total War: Shogun 2 - Rise of the Samurai need?
32GB free hard disk 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.