Can I run XCOM 2?
Official XCOM 2 system requirements, player reports on XCOM 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® 7, 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 45 GB available space
- Sound
- DirectX compatible sound card
- Notes
- Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++2012 and 2013 Runtime Libraries and Microsoft DirectX.
Recommended
- OS
- Windows® 7, 64-bit
- Processor
- 3GHz Quad Core
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better
- Storage
- 45 GB available space
- Sound
- DirectX compatible sound card
What players say about performance
Most reviews indicate that XCOM 2 has performance issues, including lag, fps drops, and bugs, which can hinder gameplay but the game otherwise offers a good experience with mod support and improved features.
Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- FPS drops and lag, especially during complex scenes or with many enemies
- Graphical bugs and glitches such as character models intersecting
- Poor optimization, especially on launch and with higher resolutions
- Crashes and freezing issues reported by some players
What runs it well
- Steady 60 fps on some systems at certain settings
- Good performance at 1080p with moderate tweaking
- Stable gameplay with graphics settings lowered
- Performance improvements from patches and mods
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.