Outlast 2 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Outlast 2
Developer:
Red Barrels
Publisher:
Red Barrels
Release date:
25 April 2017 (7 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (195 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.3 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Outlast 2 system requirements for PC

To run Outlast 2, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 30 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 260, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 660. As for your CPU, an Core i3-530 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-655K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
1GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4870
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i3-530
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
30 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits
DirectX:
Version 10

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
1.5GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon HD 7850
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
30 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits
DirectX:
Version 11

Outlast 2 performance on your PC

Outlast 2 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 660
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 4.3x faster than GeForce GTX 660. Your graphics card can run Outlast 2 at recommended settings according to Red Barrels.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Outlast 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 / 768p
140−150
medium settings / 1080p
140−150
high settings / 1080p
140−150
ultra settings / 1080p
140−150

Outlast 2 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-655K

Core i5-12400 is 9.6x faster than Core i5-655K. Your CPU can run Outlast 2 at recommended settings according to Red Barrels.

FAQ

When was Outlast 2 released?
Outlast 2 was released on 25 April 2017.
How much RAM do I need for Outlast 2?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Outlast 2. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Outlast 2?
Outlast 2 occupies about 30 GB of disk space.
Is Outlast 2 a demanding game?
Outlast 2 is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.3 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.3 195 votes

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