PC requirements
XCOM: Chimera Squad System Requirements
XCOM: Chimera Squad needs at least 2.4 GHz Quad Core, 4 GB RAM and 1GB AMD Radeon HD 7770, NVIDIA GeForce 650 or better graphics. For the recommended experience you want 3GHz Quad Core, 4 GB RAM and 2GB AMD Radeon HD R9 290, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7, 64-bit | Windows 7 64bit / Windows 8.1 64bit / Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Quad Core | 3GHz Quad Core |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB AMD Radeon HD 7770, NVIDIA GeForce 650 or better | 2GB AMD Radeon HD R9 290, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 18 GB available space | 18 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX Compatible | DirectX Compatible |
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Quick answers
Running XCOM: Chimera Squad on PC
Can my PC run XCOM: Chimera Squad?
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 XCOM: Chimera Squad need?
18 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.