Official specs from Steam
Far Cry 2 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| Supported OS | Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista (64 is supported) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Pentium 4 3.2 Ghz, Pentium D 2.66 Ghz, AMD Athlon 64 3500+ or better |
| Memory | 1 GB |
| Graphics | 256 MB, Shader Model 3 required, NVidia 6800 or ATI X1650 or better* |
| Hard Drive | 3.5 GB (Multiple saves and user created maps will increase the amount of needed hard disk space.) |
| *Supported Video cards | NVidia 6800, NVidia 7000 series, 8000 series, 9000 series, 200 series. 8800M and 8700M supported for laptops. ATI X1650 – 1950 series , HD2000 series , HD3000 series , HD4000 series |
Recommended
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo Family, AMD 64 X2 5200+, AMD Phenom or better |
|---|---|
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 512 MB, NVidia 8600 GTS or better, ATI X1900 or better* |
| Sound | 5.1 sound card recommended |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Far Cry 2?
Minimum: 256 MB, Shader Model 3 required, NVidia 6800 or ATI X1650 or better*. Recommended: 512 MB, NVidia 8600 GTS or better, ATI X1900 or better*.
How much RAM does Far Cry 2 need?
Far Cry 2 needs 1 GB at minimum, 2 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Far Cry 2?
Far Cry 2 requires 3.5 GB (Multiple saves and user created maps will increase the amount of needed hard disk space.).
Does Far Cry 2 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).