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With the launch of Overwatch 2 Season 9, you’ll want to be sure your PC is up to the task of playing. Luckily, we’ve got the system requirements for you right here.
As Overwatch 2 will be replacing Overwatch 1, the new game is almost an enhanced update. Therefore, if you can currently run Overwatch 1 without any issues, you likely shouldn’t have too much issue getting the sequel going.
It’s worth bearing in mind that – strictly speaking, these are the system requirements from the PvP beta from Blizzard’s support website. However, we don’t believe they’ve changed much for the full release.
If there are any changes, we’ll be sure to update this page as soon as they’re confirmed.
Overwatch 2 – Minimum System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Phenom X3 8650
- Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon HD 7000 series
- Memory: 6GB RAM
- Storage: 50GB available HDD space
- Internet: Broadband Internet Connection
- Resolution: 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution
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Overwatch 2 – Recommended System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
- Processor: Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 5
- Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 series, AMD R9 380
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Storage: 50GB available HDD space
- Internet: Broadband Internet Connection
- Resolution: 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution
You can check out how to preload Overwatch 2 over here to be ready for the game’s launch. We’ve also got details on the Overwatch 2 Season 1 Battle Pass over here – and a deep dive on the Overwatch 2 characters here.
Overwatch 2 PC System Requirements – expert’s view
We asked WePC tech expert Shaun Conroy for his take on Overwatch’s system requirements.
He said: “Overwatch is not an intensive game, which isn’t surprising for an esport. This means not very many will need to upgrade their PC to play it. The biggest concern is the amount of storage that the game needs, but 50GB isn’t too bad considering a lot of people go for 1TB these days. GPU wise a 3060 paired with a 5600x CPU will do the job here – and will give you plenty of bang for your buck without having to compromise on graphics settings.”
Overwatch 2 launches on October 4, 2022.
Overwatch 2 PC System Requirements FAQs
Is Overwatch 2 hard to run?
Overwatch 2 isn’t too taxing to run on most modern PC systems, thanks in part to building on the foundation of the original game. Generally speaking, if your PC could run Overwatch 1 in September 2022, you should be fine for Overwatch 2.
How big is Overwatch 2 on PC?
Blizzard recommends you keep around 50GB of hard drive space free to run Overwatch 2 on PC.
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