Remedy Entertainment Announces Hardware Requirements for Alan Wake 2 on PC

Remedy Entertainment has recently released the hardware requirements for playing Alan Wake 2 on PC. The announcement has surprised fans with its high demands, causing many to consider upgrading their GPU to enjoy the game’s impressive graphics fully.

PC System Requirements for Alan Wake 2

Sam Lake and the development team have disclosed the recommended hardware specifications for playing Alan Wake 2 on PC. These requirements are essential for experiencing the game’s top-notch technical features, particularly its ray tracing abilities.

Recommended Requirements (without ray tracing):

• Resolution: 1440p
• GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 / Radeon RX 6600 XT
• Video Memory: 8 GB
• DLSS/FSR 2: Balanced
• Processor: Ryzen 3700X or i7 10700
• RAM: 16 GB
• Storage: 90 GB SSD

Recommended Requirements (with ray tracing):

• Resolution: 1080p
• GPU: GeForce RTX 4070
• Video Memory: 12 GB
• DLSS/FSR 2: Quality
• Processor: Ryzen 3700X or i7 10700
• RAM: 16 GB
• Storage: 90 GB SSD

For players aiming to experience the game in 4K resolution at 60fps with ray tracing enabled, it is recommended to use the GeForce RTX 4080. However, this high-end graphics card may require significant system upgrades to meet the game’s requirements.

Discussion and Reactions

The news of the demanding system requirements has sparked discussions among gamers on various social platforms. Many players have expressed surprise and frustration, realizing they need to upgrade their computers to enjoy Alan Wake 2 fully.

Addressing these concerns, Alexander Battaglia from Digital Foundry has mentioned that the technical advancements in Alan Wake 2 justify the high demands on PCs. He believes that the game will showcase cutting-edge technology and visuals, making the need for powerful hardware understandable.

Release Information

Alan Wake 2 will be released on October 27 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Twitter Reactions

An RTX 3070 is starting to become low-end real quick

— NikTek (@NikTekOfficial) October 20, 2023