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Helldivers 2 system requirements and file size are hellish

Can your PC handle the dive?

Helldivers 2 is not only dropping on PlayStation 5, but also enlisting PC players. But what are the system requirements to play Helldivers 2 on PC?

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The PlayStation Twitter revealed the system requirements, showing a wide range of options for different specs. What stands out the most is the whopping 100GB required to install and play Helldivers 2. But it is well worth it to play with PlayStation 5 players thanks to crossplay.

Helldivers 2 PC system requirements detailed

With Sony going all in on its multiplayer games releasing on PC and PlayStation, fans are obviously anxious about system requirements. Helldivers 2 has a variety of options for PC players, but you'll need to dig deep into your hardware to see if you can play this co-op shooter. Check out the full PC specifications for Helldivers 2 below.

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SettingsMinimumRecommendedPerformanceUltra
AVG Performance1080P @ 30FPS1080P @ 60FPS1440P @ 60FPs4K @ 60FPs
Graphics SettingsLowMediumHighVery High
GPUNvidia GeForce GTX 1050 TI / AMD Radeon RX 470Nvidia GeForce GTX 2060 TI / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XTNvidia GeForce RTX 3070 TI / AMD Radeon RX 6800Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 TI / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
CPUIntel Core I7-4790K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500XIntel Core I7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700XIntel Core I5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3DIntel Core I5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
RAM8GB DDR416GB DDR416GB DDR416GB DDR4
OSWindows 10 64-BitWindows 10 64-BitWindows 10 64-BitWindows 10 64-Bit
Storage100GB HDD (7200rpm)100GB SSD100GB SSD100GB SSD

Those looking to make Helldivers 2 look and perform the best it can need to meet some crunchy requirements, while those with lesser devices want to aim for the minimum specs. Playing Helldivers 2 at Performance or Ultra setting requires a high-end PC with a powerful a GPU and CPU and should only be attempted if you meet the recommended components.

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Justin has been diving into fantasy worlds since he can remember. He is a certified nerd who has a deep love of reading, writing, and hiking. He has been writing since his college days, but specifically in gaming for two years. His favorite games are The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Banjo Kazooie.