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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better | 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz | 3GHz Quad Core | Detecting... |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 45 GB | 45 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 11 | — | — |
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About
XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run XCOM® 2 on my PC?
To run XCOM® 2 you need at least a GeForce GTX 460 or a Radeon HD 5770, plus 4 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 770 or a Radeon HD 7970, plus 8 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for XCOM® 2?
XCOM® 2 minimum requirements: GPU: 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better, CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 45 GB, DirectX: Version 11.
What are the recommended specs for XCOM® 2?
XCOM® 2 recommended specs: GPU: 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better, CPU: 3GHz Quad Core, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 45 GB.
How many GB is XCOM® 2?
XCOM® 2 requires at least 45 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run XCOM® 2?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for XCOM® 2. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is XCOM® 2 CPU or GPU intensive?
XCOM® 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 XCOM® 2?
Yes, XCOM® 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 XCOM® 2?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for XCOM® 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.
