Check if your PC can run the game.
It's been some time since Overwatch 2's release and the game continues to have timely updates and new events. If you haven't tried out Overwatch 2, you're missing out on a fantastic game. But before yuo dive in, make sure your PC can handle the Overwatch 2 system requirements.
Overwatch 2 Minimum system requirements
Here are the minimum PC requirements for Overwatch 2:
- CPU: Intel® Core™ i3 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8650
- RAM: 6 GB
- OS: Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
- Video Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series
- Pixel Shader: 5.0
- Vertex Shader: 5.0
- Free Disk Space: 50 GB
- Dedicated Video RAM: 512 MB
The minimum system requirements are fairly decent with the AMD Phenom X3 8650 released all the way back in 2008. The minimum system requirements will run the game, although it won’t be as smooth as you would want it to be. But it will run the game.
You won’t need to have system specs much higher than the recommended settings. However, if you are planning to game on Quad settings or 4k, the demands on your system will be much higher.
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Overwatch 2 recommended system requirements
Here are the recommended PC requirements for Overwatch 2:
- CPU: Intel® Core™ i7 or AMD Ryzen™ 5
- RAM: 8 GB
- OS: Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
- Video Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD R9 380
- Pixel: SHADER: 5.1
- Vertex Shader: 5.1
- Free Disk Space: 50 GB
- Dedicated Video RAM: 2048 MB
Overwatch 2’s launch saw many problems including connection to server issues and more. With DDOS attacks plaguing the launch date, Blizzard devs are working overtime to ensure the players have a smooth experience and can play Overwatch 2 with their friends.
Stay tuned to esports.gg for the latest Overwatch 2 news and updates.
