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Can I Run PlanetSide 2?

Action, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play 20 Nov, 2012 227 playing now

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Detecting... min 6 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 PlanetSide 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 GeForce GTX 480 or better Nvidia GeForce 960 or higher / AMD R9 280X or higher Detecting...
CPU : Core i5-4460 or better Intel i5 6600K or higher / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or higher Detecting...
RAM 6 GB 8 GB Detecting...
Storage 20 GB 20 GB —
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PlanetSide 2 is an all-out planetary war, where thousands of players battle as one across enormous continents. Utilize infantry, ground and air vehicles, and teamwork to destroy your enemies in this revolutionary first-person shooter on a massive scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run PlanetSide 2 on my PC?

To run PlanetSide 2 you need at least a GeForce GTX 480, plus 6 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce 960 or a Radeon R9 280X, plus 8 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.

What are the minimum requirements for PlanetSide 2?

PlanetSide 2 minimum requirements: GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 or better, CPU: : Core i5-4460 or better, RAM: 6 GB, Storage: 20 GB.

What are the recommended specs for PlanetSide 2?

PlanetSide 2 recommended specs: GPU: Nvidia GeForce 960 or higher / AMD R9 280X or higher, CPU: Intel i5 6600K or higher / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or higher, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 20 GB.

How many GB is PlanetSide 2?

PlanetSide 2 requires at least 20 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.

Can a GTX 1650 run PlanetSide 2?

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

Is PlanetSide 2 CPU or GPU intensive?

PlanetSide 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 PlanetSide 2?

Yes, PlanetSide 2 is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.

How many players can run PlanetSide 2?

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for PlanetSide 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.