Long awaited and postponed, Stalker 2 will finally be available on November 20. What should we expect from this FPS and what are the minimum configurations necessary to play it?
Stalker 2 is an open-world FPS that takes place in a desolate area: the Chernobyl exclusion zone. Suffice to say that you will come across your share of deformed beasts. The title created by Ukrainian studio GSC will be released on November 20 on Windows as well as on Xbox Series consoles and Game Pass.
Very beautiful graphically, because produced on Unreal Engine 5, Stalker 2 will therefore be demanding on your computer. We summarize the requested configs for you, with the added bonus of some advice on suitable components.
If you want to build a gaming PC from scratch, head to our guide to the best PC configurations to choose.
What are the minimum and recommended requirements for Stalker 2?
The game can make do with relatively modest components to run in Low (Full HD), since it requires an i7-7700K and a GTX 1060.
The recommended configuration to run the game at High and 1440p is, however, demanding: you need at least an Intel Core i7-11700 or an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, coupled with an RTX 3070 Ti GPU, (or RTX 4070), or an AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT. No less than 32 GB of RAM is required. To upgrade to 4K, you will need an RTX 4080. An SSD with 160 GB of space will also be necessary.
Finally, note that the studio recently clarified an important fact: all these presets require activating the options ofupscaling (DLSS, FSR, etc.) from different manufacturers to be able to reach 60 ims.
Which components should you choose to play Stalker 2 on your gaming PC?
The affordable configuration:
The recommended configuration:
The high-end configuration:
Note that if you change CPU generation, remember to check the compatibility of your motherboard.
Furthermore, having an SSD and 160 GB of space on it is necessary. You can opt for the Samsung 2TB SSD 990 Pro NVMe if you need it.
What PC accessories should I buy to play Stalker 2?
If you want a brand new screen for gaming, take a look at our selection of the best gaming PC screens.
You can play with a controller, but as it is an FPS, we highly recommend using a gaming keyboard and mouse. Furthermore, the title will also be available on certain latest generation game consoles, namely the Xbox Series, if you prefer this type of platform to PC.
