Total War: SHOGUN 2

Total War: SHOGUN 2

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Total War: SHOGUN 2 (2011) on PC you need at least a 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, or AMD equivalent (with SSE2) processor and a 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3), with 1GB of RAM and 32GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent and a AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card with 2GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Total War: SHOGUN 2 with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Total War: SHOGUN 2.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, or AMD equivalent (with SSE2)
  • GPU: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3)
  • RAM: 1
  • Storage: 32
Recommended
  • CPU: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent
  • GPU: AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card
  • RAM: 2
  • Storage: 32

Total War: SHOGUN 2 — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Total War: SHOGUN 2?
Total War: SHOGUN 2 needs at least a 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, or AMD equivalent (with SSE2) CPU and a 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3) graphics card, 1GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Total War: SHOGUN 2?
For a smooth experience, Total War: SHOGUN 2 recommends a 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent and a AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card with 2GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Total War: SHOGUN 2 need?
Total War: SHOGUN 2 requires 1GB of RAM as a minimum, with 2GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Total War: SHOGUN 2?
The minimum graphics card for Total War: SHOGUN 2 is a 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3), while a AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.