Official specs from Steam
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| OS * | Windows XP SP3 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor |
| Memory | 2048 MB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8500 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 |
| Storage | 13 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9 Compliant |
| Additional Notes | Other Requirements & Supports: Initial installation requires one time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, directX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only). Windows Imaging Component (Windows XP 64-Bit only) |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7/Win 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor |
| Memory | 2048 MB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9.0 c Compliant |
macOS minimum
| OS | 10.12 (Sierra) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon HD 2600 / NVidia Geforce 8800 / Intel HD 4000 |
| Storage | 13 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | NOTICE: It is possible for Mac and PC to become out of sync during updates or patches. Within this short time period, Mac users will only be able to play other Mac users. |
| NOTICE | This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive). NOTICE:The Mac version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?
Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 / ATI Radeon HD 2600. Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850.
How much RAM does Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel need?
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel needs 2048 MB RAM at minimum, 2048 MB RAM recommended.
How big is Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel requires 13 GB available space.
Does Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.