Official specs from Steam
XCOM 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, 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 45 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX compatible sound card |
| Additional Notes | Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++2012 and 2013 Runtime Libraries and Microsoft DirectX. |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows® 7, 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | 3GHz Quad Core |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better |
| Storage | 45 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX compatible sound card |
macOS minimum
| OS | macOS 10.13.6 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.5GHz Intel Core i5 or greater |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB AMD 5750, Nvidia 650M, 1.5GB Intel Iris Pro 6200 (See Notes for more details) |
| Storage | 45 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | The game is 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. * All 13” MacBook Pros released since Late 2016 |
| Note | * All 15” MacBook Pros since early 2011 with a 2.3GHz processor or better |
| Note | * All 17" MacBook Pros since Early 2011 |
| Note | * All 21.5” iMacs since late 2013 with a 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M or better |
| Note | * All 27” iMacs since mid 2010 with a 1GB Graphics Cards and a 2.5GHz processor or better |
| Note | * All 27” iMacs Pro's |
| Note | * All Mac Pros released since Late 2009 |
| Note | Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match or better all elements of the listed spec. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website. |
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FAQ
What graphics card do I need for XCOM 2?
Minimum: 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better. Recommended: 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better.
How much RAM does XCOM 2 need?
XCOM 2 needs 4 GB RAM at minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended.
How big is XCOM 2?
XCOM 2 requires 45 GB available space.
Does XCOM 2 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.