The Outer Worlds 2 system requirements don't cater to powerful gaming PCs

The Outer Worlds 2 system requirements only consist of the minimum requirements right now, but based on one ominous line in the Steam store page notes, it looks like we won't be getting recommended specs any time soon.

Thanks to this lack of recommended specs, we can't factually say that you won't need one of the more expensive options from our best graphics card buying guide to play The Outer Worlds 2. However, based on the minimum specs, it doesn't look as though the game will be too challenging to run on older or budget gaming PCs.

Here are The Outer Worlds 2 system requirements:

The Outer Worlds 2 minimum requirements don't paint the picture of a game that is going to be too difficult to run. However, without performance targets being released by the developer, it's hard to know exactly what resolution and graphics preset these demands target, nor what frame rate to expect in return.

Regardless, the listed specs include an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, AMD Radeon RX 5700, and Intel Arc A580 graphics card, which should be paired with at least an Intel Core i5 8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600. You'll also need 16GB of RAM.

As for The Outer Worlds 2 download size, it's currently listed as a sizable 110GB. What's more, you'll need to ensure you have an SSD for the installation, as it's listed as required. You can check out our best SSD buying guide if you need some guidance on the best option for your system and budget.

It's a shame that we don't have any recommended specs for The Outer Worlds 2, but more concerning is that it appears these specs may never arrive. This is because of the note on the Steam store page stating "performance scaled with higher-end systems," which seems to suggest that the developer is broadly stating that as long as you have the minimum specs met, your performance will scale up from there, and that's all you need to know.

However, looking at the first Outer Worlds game, we received both minimum and recommended specs for it, giving us hope that a full set of specs will be released at some point.

If you're excited to play this exciting space adventure once The Outer Worlds 2 release date comes around, you can further prepare for launch by taking a look at the best gaming monitor picks in our comprehensive buying guide to upgrade your display in time for launch.

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