The Evil Within 2
by Tango Gameworks · published by Bethesda Softworks
Released October 12, 2017 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
About The Evil Within 2
The Evil Within 2 is the latest evolution of survival horror. Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost it all. But when given a chance to save his daughter, he must descend once more into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner as the world twists and warps around him. Will Sebastian face adversity head on with weapons and traps, or sneak through the shadows to survive.
Three years after the events at Beacon Mental Hospital, Sebastian Castellanos has left the Krimson City Police Department and continues to be haunted by his experiences at Beacon, the disappearance of his wife Myra, and the death of his daughter Lily in a house fire.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2400 / AMD FX-8320 or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7970 3GB or better |
| Storage | 40 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or better |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 480 8GB or better |
| Storage | 40 GB available space |
The Evil Within 2 FAQ
When did The Evil Within 2 come out?
The Evil Within 2 was released on October 12, 2017 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is The Evil Within 2 on PlayStation 5?
No. The Evil Within 2 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is The Evil Within 2 on Xbox Series X|S?
No. The Evil Within 2 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is The Evil Within 2 on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. The Evil Within 2 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Who is making The Evil Within 2?
The Evil Within 2 is developed by Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda Softworks.
Is The Evil Within 2 multiplayer?
No. The Evil Within 2 is single player only.
How much does The Evil Within 2 cost?
The Evil Within 2 costs $39.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is The Evil Within 2 good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 92% of 31,095 reviews are positive. Critics average 81/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for The Evil Within 2?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7970 3GB or better. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our The Evil Within 2 system requirements page.
