Can I run Dragon's Dogma 2?

Official Dragon's Dogma 2 system requirements, player reports on Dragon's Dogma 2 performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.

Official system requirements

Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.

Minimum

OS
Windows 11 (64 bit)
Processor
Intel Core i5 8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT with 8GB VRAM
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Network: Broadband Internet connection Supports 1080p gameplay (using upscaler)/45-60fps when selecting Prioritize Performance in Graphics Quality. Note: Frame rate may drop when the processing load is high. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800 are required to support Ray Tracing. SSD recommended.

Recommended

OS
Windows 11 (64 bit)
Processor
Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Network: Broadband Internet connection Supports 1080p gameplay (using upscaler)/60fps when selecting Prioritize Performance in Graphics Quality. Note: Frame rate may drop when the processing load is high. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800 are required to support Ray Tracing. SSD recommended.

What players say about performance

The game has significant optimization problems, especially in cities, leading to performance drops and stuttering, but outside urban areas it can run reasonably well on high-end hardware.

Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.

Common problems

  • Poor optimization in cities
  • Frame drops and stuttering issues
  • Performance drops during exploration and in towns
  • High CPU and GPU requirements for smooth gameplay

What runs it well

  • It runs well outside cities on high-end hardware
  • Disabling DLSS and FSR can improve performance
  • The game is smooth on very high-end systems
  • Some players have optimized settings for better experience

Check your PC

Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.

AI review summary of Dragon's Dogma 2