Can I Run Shadow Warrior 2?
Flying Wild Hog · 2016
Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.
Can You Run Shadow Warrior 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Shadow Warrior 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Shadow Warrior 2 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GT 560Ti (1024 MB) or Radeon HD 6850 (1024 MB) or better | GeForce GTX NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 290 with 4 GB of Video Memory (4096 MB) or Radeon HD 7970 (3072 MB) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3-6300 (2 * 3800) or AMD A10-5800K APU (4 * 3800) or equivalent | Intel Core i5-5675C (4 * 3100) or AMD A10-7850K APU (4 * 3700) or equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x64 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x64 |
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? →Shadow Warrior 2 is a demanding action game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 88 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 40 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 168 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–44 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–95 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~150–185 FPS
Excellent
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Shadow Warrior 2 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Shadow Warrior 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x64 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x64 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-6300 (2 * 3800) or AMD A10-5800K APU (4 * 3800) or equivalent | Intel Core i5-5675C (4 * 3100) or AMD A10-7850K APU (4 * 3700) or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GT 560Ti (1024 MB) or Radeon HD 6850 (1024 MB) or better | GeForce GTX NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 290 with 4 GB of Video Memory (4096 MB) or Radeon HD 7970 (3072 MB) |
| Storage | 14 GB available space | 14 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x64 Processor: Intel Core i3-6300 (2 * 3800) or AMD A10-5800K APU (4 * 3800) or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GT 560Ti (1024 MB) or Radeon HD 6850 (1024 MB) or better Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 14 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x64 Processor: Intel Core i5-5675C (4 * 3100) or AMD A10-7850K APU (4 * 3700) or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 290 with 4 GB of Video Memory (4096 MB) or Radeon HD 7970 (3072 MB) Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 14 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Shadow Warrior 2 — FAQ
Can I run Shadow Warrior 2?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p in Shadow Warrior 2. Budget GPUs get about 40 FPS and high-end GPUs around 168 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 Shadow Warrior 2?+
Shadow Warrior 2 needs at least a Intel Core i3-6300 (2 * 3800) or AMD A10-5800K APU (4 * 3800) or equivalent processor, a GeForce GT 560Ti (1024 MB) or Radeon HD 6850 (1024 MB) or better graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 14 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x64.
Can Shadow Warrior 2 run without a graphics card?+
No — Shadow Warrior 2 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: GeForce GT 560Ti (1024 MB) or Radeon HD 6850 (1024 MB) or better).
How much RAM does Shadow Warrior 2 need?+
Shadow Warrior 2 officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM. 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.