Outlast 2

To run Outlast 2 (2017) on PC you need at least a Intel Core i3-530 processor and a 1GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4870, with 4GB of RAM and 30GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5 and a 1.5GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon HD 7850 with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Outlast 2 with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Outlast 2.

Meeting the Outlast 2 minimum requirements (a 1GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4870) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended 1.5GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon HD 7850 is a solid target, and stepping up to a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT gives you the headroom for ultra settings, ray tracing and high-refresh play. On mid-range cards, DLSS 4 and FSR frame generation can lift Outlast 2's frame rate substantially, while a flagship RTX 5090 drives 4K at maximum settings.

The processor matters just as much: pairing your graphics card with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or an Intel Core Ultra, at least 8GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold Outlast 2 back. For modern textures at 4K, aim for a GPU with 12–16GB of VRAM so you never run short.

The same premium components also decide whether your rig is VR ready: if you game in virtual reality on a Meta Quest 3, Valve Index or PlayStation VR2, a strong GPU and CPU are what hold a steady 90 FPS. Check your exact setup against Outlast 2 with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for Outlast 2.

What are the minimum requirements for Outlast 2?
Outlast 2 needs at least a Intel Core i3-530 CPU and a 1GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4870 graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 30GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Outlast 2?
For a smooth experience, Outlast 2 recommends a Intel Core i5 and a 1.5GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon HD 7850 with 8GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Outlast 2 need?
Outlast 2 requires 4GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Outlast 2?
The minimum graphics card for Outlast 2 is a 1GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4870, while a 1.5GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon HD 7850 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.