Official specs from Steam
Total War: Shogun 2 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 7 / Vista / XP |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, or AMD equivalent (with SSE2) |
| Memory | 1GB RAM (XP), 2GB RAM (Vista / Windows7) |
| Graphics | 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3) |
| DirectX® | DirectX 9.0c |
| Hard Drive | 32GB free hard disk space |
| Screen Resolution | 1024x768 minimum |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7 / Vista / XP |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent |
| Memory | 2GB RAM (XP), 4GB RAM (Vista / Windows7) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card |
| DirectX® | DirectX 9.0c |
| Hard Drive | 32GB free hard disk space |
| Screen Resolution | 1280x1024 minimum |
macOS minimum
| OS | macOS 10.14.5 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.1 GHZ Intel Core M or greater |
| Hard Disk Space | 24GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M 512MB, AMD Radeon R9 M290, Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Hard Disk Space | 24GB |
| Additional Notes | The game is officially supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. |
| Note | * All 13” MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012 |
| Note | * All 15” MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012 |
| Note | * All 12” MacBooks released since Early 2016 |
| Note | * All MacBook Airs since Mid 2012 |
| Note | * All Mac minis released since Late 2012 |
| Note | * All 21.5” iMacs released since Late 2012 |
| Note | * All 27” iMacs released since Late 2012 |
| Note | * All 27" iMac Pros released since Late 2017 |
| Note | * All Mac Pros released since Late 2013 |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Total War: Shogun 2?
Minimum: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3). Recommended: AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card.
How much RAM does Total War: Shogun 2 need?
Total War: Shogun 2 needs 1GB RAM (XP), 2GB RAM (Vista / Windows7) at minimum, 2GB RAM (XP), 4GB RAM (Vista / Windows7) recommended.
How big is Total War: Shogun 2?
Total War: Shogun 2 requires 32GB free hard disk space.
Does Total War: Shogun 2 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.