STALKER 2: Boosted PC Specs Raise Excitement

STALKER 2's updated PC system requirements are significantly higher than initially anticipated, promising a challenging experience for both players and their hardware.

STALKER 2 PC System Requirements Unveiled

High-Performance Hardware Needed for Optimal 4K Gameplay

With launch just a week away (November 20th), the final system requirements for STALKER 2 have been released. Even minimum settings demand substantial hardware, while high-end configurations are necessary for smooth 4K gameplay at high frame rates. The "epic" settings are particularly demanding, potentially surpassing even Crysis' notorious performance requirements from 2007.

The following table summarizes the updated system specifications:

Storage requirements have increased from 150GB to 160GB, with an SSD strongly recommended for optimal loading times crucial in this unforgiving game world.

The developers confirmed support for Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR upscaling technologies to improve visual fidelity without sacrificing performance. However, the specific FSR version remains undisclosed.

In a Gamescom 2024 interview with Wccftech, Lead Producer Slava Lukyanenka confirmed software ray tracing implementation. Hardware ray tracing, while being experimented with, is highly unlikely to be available at launch.

Launching November 20, 2024, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl promises a challenging open-world experience with a non-linear narrative impacted by player choices. For further details on gameplay and storyline, explore our related article.