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Can my PC run Natural Selection 2?
Released 2012 · STRATEGY · Metacritic 80
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System Requirements (from Steam)
Minimum
- OS
- 7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit
- CPU
- Dual-core processor 2.4 GHz (Intel Core 2 Duo, i3), 2.6 GHz (AMD Athlon or FX)
- GPU
- DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 2 GB VRAM
- RAM
- 6 GB
Recommended
- OS
- 7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit
- CPU
- Quad-core processor 3.2 GHz (Intel i5, i7) or 3.6 GHz (AMD Ryzen, FX or Athlon)
- GPU
- DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 4GB VRAM
- RAM
- 8 GB
Frequently Asked
Can my PC run Natural Selection 2?
Natural Selection 2 (2012) requires at least Dual-core processor 2.4 GHz (Intel Core 2 Duo, i3), 2.6 GHz (AMD Athlon or FX), DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 2 GB VRAM, and 6 GB RAM at minimum settings. Use the picker below to check your specific hardware.
What FPS can I expect in Natural Selection 2?
FPS varies by resolution and GPU. Pick your hardware below to see predicted FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K with DLSS, FSR, and Frame Generation.
Does Natural Selection 2 support DLSS or FSR?
Natural Selection 2 does not currently support upscalers.