Destiny 2 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Destiny 2
Developer:
Bungie
Publisher:
Activision
Release date:
24 October 2017 (7 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (481 vote)
Hardware demand level:
3.2 / 10 - moderately demanding
Here you can get fantastic wallpapers created by our friend
Here you can get fantastic wallpapers created by our friend

Official Destiny 2 system requirements for PC

To run Destiny 2, you'll need at least 6 GB of RAM and 105 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 660, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB. As for your CPU, an Core i3-3250 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-2400 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i3-3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz
Pass RAM:
6 GB RAM
File size:
105 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB / AMD R9 390 8GB
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-2400 3.4 GHz or i5-7400 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1600X 3.6 GHz
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
105 GB available space
Operating system:
System Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
DirectX:
no data

Destiny 2 performance on your PC

Destiny 2 performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.9x faster than GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB. Your graphics card can run Destiny 2 at recommended settings according to Bungie.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Destiny 2 FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 720p
140−150
medium settings / 1080p
130−140
high settings / 1080p
130−140
ultra settings / 1080p
120−130
QHD / 1440p
80−85
4K / 2160p
45−50

Destiny 2 performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-2400

Core i5-12400 is 5.0x faster than Core i5-2400. Your CPU can run Destiny 2 at recommended settings according to Bungie.

FAQ

When was Destiny 2 released?
Destiny 2 was released on 24 October 2017.
How much RAM do I need for Destiny 2?
You need a minimum of 6 GB RAM for Destiny 2. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Destiny 2?
Destiny 2 occupies about 105 GB of disk space.
Is Destiny 2 a demanding game?
Destiny 2 is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 3.2 out of 10.

Community ratings

Here you can see the user rating of the game, as well as rate it yourself.

4.3 481 vote

Rate Destiny 2 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Other games by Bungie

We have the requirements for some other games developed by the same company.

Halo: Combat Evolved
Halo: Combat Evolved
  • 2003
  • 4.6
Halo 2
Halo 2
  • 2007
  • 3.8
Halo 2: Anniversary
Halo 2: Anniversary
  • 2020
  • 4.8
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
  • 2019
  • 4.3
Halo: Reach
Halo: Reach
  • 2019
  • 4.5
Halo 3: ODST
Halo 3: ODST
  • 2020
  • 4.8

Games similar to Destiny 2

Check out the required PC specs of some other popular games similar to the one reviewed.

Planetside 2
Planetside 2
  • 2012
  • 4.4
Zula - Europe
Zula - Europe
  • 2016
  • 3.7
Heroes & Generals
Heroes & Generals
  • 2016
  • 3.8
LOKA - League of keepers Allysium
LOKA - League of keepers Allysium
  • 2016
BlackShot: Mercenary Warfare FPS
BlackShot: Mercenary Warfare FPS
  • 2016
Survarium
Survarium
  • 2015
  • 3.7
Counter Strike Nexon: Zombies
Counter Strike Nexon: Zombies
  • 2014
  • 3.7
Counter-Strike Nexon: Studio
Counter-Strike Nexon: Studio
  • 2014
  • 3.4
Enlisted
Enlisted
  • 2020
  • 4.2
BattleBit Remastered
BattleBit Remastered
  • 2023
  • 4.5
Gray Zone Warfare
Gray Zone Warfare
  • 2024
  • 3.7
Destroy All Humans!
Destroy All Humans!
  • 2020
  • 4.2

Comments

Here you can ask questions about Destiny 2, agree or disagree with our evaluations, or report errors and inaccuracies on the site.