Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 660AMDR7 370
- CPU
- FX-4350 4.2 GHz / i3 3250 3.5 GHz / Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz
- RAM
- 6 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Destiny 2 System Requirements
- 105 GB
- Windows 10
- Steam Deck: Unsupported
- No Mac version
- Out 9/6/2017
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 970AMDR9 390
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 5 1600IntelCore i5-3570K
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 4 GB
Destiny 2 is a light workload by modern standards. If performance falls short, lower shadows and effects first, then texture quality to reduce VRAM use.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pGTX 660Below an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pGTX 970Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRX 5600 XTBelow an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 3060 8GBBelow an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRX 5600 XTBelow an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSArc A750About an RTX 3060
The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.
Choose your frame rate and resolution
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
NVIDIAGTX 970AMDR9 390CPU
AMDRyzen 5 1600IntelCore i5-3570K
RAM
8 GB
VRAM
4 GB
Settings
High
Lower shadows first if the frame rate dips; texture quality is the first dial to turn if VRAM runs short.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | NVIDIAGTX 660AMDR7 370 | NVIDIAGTX 970AMDR9 390 | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 5600 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 6650 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 5600 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 4060AMDRX 7600IntelArc A750 |
| CPU | FX-4350 4.2 GHz / i3 3250 3.5 GHz / Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz | AMDRyzen 5 1600IntelCore i5-3570K | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
Storage: 105 GB available space
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 30 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ✓ | ✓ | ≈ | ≈ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card should you buy?
For 60 FPS · 1080p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 5050AMDRX 7600
Laptops that run Destiny 2
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIAMX550AMDRX 6500MAMDRadeon 660Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
Destiny 2 on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Unsupported
Valve tested it: the game does not run on Steam Deck.
Destiny 2 on consoles
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Platforms from IGDB. We hold no measured resolution or frame rate for consoles, so we do not guess them.
Can you play Destiny 2 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Destiny 2 is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Destiny 2?
The PC version needs about 105 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Destiny 2?
GTX 660 2GB / GTX 1050 2GB / HD 7850 2GB, FX-4350 4.2 GHz / i3 3250 3.5 GHz / Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz, 6 GB RAM, Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack). That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Destiny 2?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Destiny 2?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Destiny 2?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Destiny 2?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Radeon 660M, MX550, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M.
Can you play Destiny 2 on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
Is Destiny 2 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Destiny 2 is Windows only.
Buy Destiny 2
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system