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Can I Run PAYDAY 2?

Action, RPG 13 Aug, 2013 16,215 playing now

Steam Deck Verified Proton · platinum
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Detecting... min 4 GB · rec 8 GB

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Steam players who can run it · September 2026

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of players have a GPU that runs PAYDAY 2 at minimum and 97% at recommended.

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Based on the GPUs we identified, which add up to 82.6% of the survey. Only the graphics card counts: not the CPU or RAM.Source: Steam Hardware SurveyHow we calculate it

System Requirements

ComponentMinimumRecommendedYour PC
GPU NVIDIA & AMD (1GB VRAM) NVIDIA & AMD (2GB VRAM) Detecting...
CPU 2 GHz Intel Dual Core 64-bit Processor 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core 64-bit Processor Detecting...
RAM 4 GB 8 GB Detecting...
Storage 32 GB 32 GB —
DirectX Version 9.0c Version 9.0c —

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About

PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run PAYDAY 2 on my PC?

To run PAYDAY 2 you need at least a GPU with 1 GB of VRAM, plus 4 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GPU with 2 GB of VRAM, plus 8 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.

What are the minimum requirements for PAYDAY 2?

PAYDAY 2 minimum requirements: GPU: NVIDIA & AMD (1GB VRAM), CPU: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core 64-bit Processor, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 32 GB, DirectX: Version 9.0c.

What are the recommended specs for PAYDAY 2?

PAYDAY 2 recommended specs: GPU: NVIDIA & AMD (2GB VRAM), CPU: 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core 64-bit Processor, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 32 GB, DirectX: Version 9.0c.

How many GB is PAYDAY 2?

PAYDAY 2 requires at least 32 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.

Can a GTX 1650 run PAYDAY 2?

Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for PAYDAY 2. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.

Is PAYDAY 2 CPU or GPU intensive?

PAYDAY 2 is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.

Can Steam Deck run PAYDAY 2?

Yes! PAYDAY 2 is Deck Verified by Valve. It works perfectly on Steam Deck with full controller support, proper display, and great performance out of the box.

How many players can run PAYDAY 2?

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for PAYDAY 2 and 97% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.