Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 1050 TiAMDRX 470
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 5 1600IntelCore i7-4790K
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Helldivers 2 System Requirements
- 135 GB
- Windows 10
- Steam Deck: Playable
- No Mac version
- Out 2/8/2024
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
- NVIDIARTX 2060AMDRX 6600 XT
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 7 3700XIntelCore i7-9700K
- RAM
- 16 GB
- VRAM
- 6 GB
Helldivers 2 is a medium-demand game. If performance falls short, lower shadows and effects first, then texture quality to reduce VRAM pressure.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pGTX 1050 TiBelow an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pRTX 2060Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 40601.1× an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 5060 Ti1.4× an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 50601.2× an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 4070 Super1.8× 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
NVIDIARTX 2060AMDRX 6600 XTCPU
AMDRyzen 7 3700XIntelCore i7-9700K
RAM
16 GB
VRAM
6 GB
Settings
High
Lower shadows or effects first if frame rate dips below 60 FPS on the High preset.
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 1050 TiAMDRX 470 | NVIDIARTX 2060AMDRX 6600 XT | NVIDIARTX 4060AMDRX 7600 XTIntelArc B580 | NVIDIARTX 5060 TiAMDRX 7700 XT | NVIDIARTX 5060AMDRX 6750 XTIntelArc B580 | NVIDIARTX 4070 SuperAMDRX 9070 |
| CPU | AMDRyzen 5 1600IntelCore i7-4790K | AMDRyzen 7 3700XIntelCore i7-9700K | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 7600XIntelCore i5-13600K | AMDRyzen 5 7600XIntelCore i5-13600K |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
| Upscaling | — | — | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality | — | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality |
Storage: 135 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 5050AMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 4060AMDRX 7600
Laptops that run Helldivers 2
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500MAMDRadeon 780Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 5060 LaptopAMDRX 6850M XTor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 5070 LaptopAMDRX 6850M XTor better
Helldivers 2 on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Playable
Valve tested it: playable, but controls may need changing or text is small.
Helldivers 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 Helldivers 2 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Helldivers 2 is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Helldivers 2?
The PC version needs about 135 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Helldivers 2?
GTX 1050 Ti / RX 470, Ryzen 5 1500X / i7-4790K, 8 GB RAM, Windows 10. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Helldivers 2?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Helldivers 2?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Helldivers 2?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 60 FPS at 1440p, but not 60 FPS at 4K.
What laptop can run Helldivers 2?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Radeon 780M, RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 4050 Laptop, RX 7600S.
Can you play Helldivers 2 on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Playable: some controls or small text may need tweaking.
Is Helldivers 2 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Helldivers 2 is Windows only.
Buy Helldivers 2
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system