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If you're gearing up to experience the atmospheric thrill of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, it’s important to ensure your rig can handle the unique post-apocalyptic beauty of the Zone. Here's a breakdown of the system requirements, from minimum to the ultimate "epic" settings, so you know exactly what you need for your desired experience.
1. Low Settings
If you’re running a more modest setup and looking to enjoy the game at lower settings, these specs are for you. Expect a solid experience without some of the high-end visual effects.
- Resolution: 1080p
- Target FPS: 30
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X / Intel Core i7-7700K
- RAM: 16 GB DDR4 Dual Channel
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / Intel Arc A750
- Free space on disk: 160GB SSD
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OS: Windows 10/11
* The listed specifications were evaluated using TSR and comparable technologies.
2. Medium Settings
For a smoother experience with better visual fidelity, this setup strikes a balance between performance and quality. It’s ideal for players who want to enjoy the atmosphere of the game with enhanced graphics and frame rates.
- Resolution: 1080p
- Target FPS: 60
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7-9700K
- RAM: 16 GB (32 GB recommended for extra headroom) DDR4 Dual Channel
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER/ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
- Free space on disk: 160GB SSD
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OS: Windows 10/11
3. High (Recommended) Settings
If you’re aiming for an immersive visual experience with higher settings and a smooth frame rate, these specifications are what you'll need. Expect dynamic lighting, realistic textures, and detailed environments that bring the Zone to life.
- Resolution: 1440p
- Target FPS: 60
- CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- RAM: 32 GB DDR4 Dual Channel
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- Free space on disk: 160GB SSD
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OS: Windows 10/11
* The above specifications were tested with TSR, DLSS, FSR and XeSS.
4. Epic Settings
For those with top-of-the-line hardware who want to experience S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 in all its glory, these specs are for you. Prepare for ultra-realistic graphics, smooth gameplay, and an experience that fully harnesses the potential of hardware.
- Resolution: 2160p
- Target FPS: 60+
- CPU: Intel Core i7-13700KF / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- RAM: 32 GB
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 4080 / AMD 7900 XTX
- Free space on disk: 160GB SSD
- OS: Windows 10/11
5. Final Thoughts
Whether you’re sneaking through irradiated landscapes at low settings or diving headfirst into ultra-realistic environments with epic settings, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl offers a customizable experience to fit a wide range of systems.
Make sure your PC is up-to-date with the latest drivers.