Overwatch 2 system requirements

It's well worth checking in with the Overwatch 2 system requirements if you're planning on returning to the game for Season 17. The theme of this season is "Powered Up!", but you won't need an uber-powered gaming PC to run this hero shooter.

While you aren't going to need to invest in one of the best graphics cards from our buying guide to play Overwatch 2, there's certainly a benefit to having the best PC hardware possible when playing a competitive first-person shooter, namely a faster frame rate and higher detailed images.

Here are the Overwatch 2 system requirements:

The Overwatch 2 minimum requirements are a modest ask, as the game can run on graphics cards from over 10 years ago. While the Nvidia GeForce GTX 600 series and AMD Radeon HD 7000 series will be enough, opting for something more modern allows you to push resolution, frame rates, and graphics settings much higher.

Turning to processors, Blizzard sets the floor with the AMD Phenom X3 8650, a tri-core gaming CPU from 2008. As such, any Intel Core i3 chip should be more than enough to get you going, too. Just don't forget to equip your rig with 6GB of RAM too.

The Overwatch 2 recommended specs are a substantial step up from minimum, but they're still relatively easy to meet. The still-popular Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 provides a great experience with OW2, as does the AMD Radeon R9 380. Team Green's GPU may be the one to opt for, however, as Nvidia Reflex support helps keep system latency to an absolute minimum. Rounding out this tier are Intel Core i7 and AMD Ryzen 5 processors, paired with 8GB of RAM.

Finally, the Overwatch 2 size footprint comes in at a breezy 50GB. Hard drives are supported, but installing the game on one of the best SSD picks from our buying guide will greatly improve load times, ensuring you spend less time waiting around and more time playing the game.

Take our Overwatch 2 system requirements PC benchmark test to answer the question… Can I run Overwatch 2?

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