Official specs from Steam
Silent Hill 2 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 x64 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 Ti or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 or Intel® Arc™ A750 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space |
| Sound Card | Windows Compatible Audio Device. |
| Additional Notes | Playing on minimum requirements should enable to play on Low/Medium quality settings in FullHD (1080p) in stable 30 FPS. SSD is recommended. |
Recommended
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 x64 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® 2080RTX or AMD Radeon™ 6800XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space |
| Sound Card | Windows Compatible Audio Device. |
| Additional Notes | Playing on recommended requirements should enable to play on Medium quality settings in 60 FPS or High quality settings in 30 FPS, in FullHD (or 4k using DLSS or similar technology). SSD is recommended. |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Silent Hill 2?
Minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 Ti or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 or Intel® Arc™ A750. Recommended: NVIDIA® GeForce® 2080RTX or AMD Radeon™ 6800XT.
How much RAM does Silent Hill 2 need?
Silent Hill 2 needs 16 GB RAM at minimum, 16 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Silent Hill 2?
Silent Hill 2 requires 50 GB available space.
Does Silent Hill 2 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).