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Can I Run Outlast 2?

Red Barrels · 2017

Outlast 2 introduces you to Sullivan Knoth and his followers, who left our wicked world behind to give birth to Temple Gate, a town, deep in the wilderness and hidden from civilization.

Can You Run Outlast 2?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Outlast 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Outlast 2 — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 40601GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 48701.5GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon HD 7850
CPUCore i5-13400Intel Core i3-530Intel Core i5
RAM16 GB4 GB8 GB
OSWindows 11Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bitsWindows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits

Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.

Estimated FPS at 1080p

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →

Outlast 2 is a demanding action game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 85 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 38 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 161 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~34–42 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~75–95 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~145–175 FPS

Excellent

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Outlast 2 System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Outlast 2, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bitsWindows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits
ProcessorIntel Core i3-530Intel Core i5
Memory4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Graphics1GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 48701.5GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon HD 7850
DirectXVersion 10Version 11
Storage30 GB available space30 GB available space
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Minimum

OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits Processor: Intel Core i3-530 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4870 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Additional Notes: Targetting 720p @ 30 fps

Recommended

OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits Processor: Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 1.5GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon HD 7850 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Additional Notes: Targetting 1080p @ 60 fps

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Outlast 2 — FAQ

Can I run Outlast 2?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 85 FPS at 1080p in Outlast 2. Budget GPUs get about 38 FPS and high-end GPUs around 161 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.

What are the minimum system requirements for Outlast 2?+

Outlast 2 needs at least a Intel Core i3-530 processor, a 1GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4870 graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 30 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits.

Can Outlast 2 run without a graphics card?+

No — Outlast 2 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 1GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4870).

How much RAM does Outlast 2 need?+

Outlast 2 officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.

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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.