PC Specifications for Alan Wake 2

Remedy Entertainment’s highly anticipated game, Alan Wake 2, is almost here! Originally set to release on October 17, the game was delayed and is now scheduled for October 27. With the release just around the corner, the studio has finally revealed the PC specifications required to run Alan Wake 2. Brace yourselves, as it seems like you’re going to need a powerful beast of a system to enjoy this game to its fullest. Below, we’ll break down the requirements for both ray-tracing and non-ray tracing modes.

Minimum Requirements – Low Graphics Preset, 1080p/30FPS

• GPU: GeForce RTX 2060/Radeon RX 6600
• VRAM: 6 GB
• DLSS/FSR2: Quality
• CPU: Intel i5-7600K or AMD equivalent
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit
• Storage: 90 GB SSD

Recommended – Medium Graphics Preset, 1440p/30FPS

• GPU: GeForce RTX 3060/Radeon RX 6600 XT
• VRAM: 8 GB
• DLSS/FSR2: Balanced
• CPU: Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit
• Storage: 90 GB SSD

Recommended – Medium Preset, 1080p/60FPS

• GPU: GeForce RT 3070/Radeon RX 6700 XT
• VRAM: 8 GB
• DLSS/FSR2: Performance
• CPU: Rozen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit
• Storage: 90 GB SSD

Ultra – High Preset, 2160p/60FPS

• GPU: GeForce RTX 4070/Radeon RX 7800 XT
• VRAM: 12 GB
• DLSS/FSR2: Performance
• CPU: Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit
• Storage: 90 GB SSD

If you take a look at the minimum PC specifications, you’ll notice that even they require a powerful GPU like the GeForce RXT 2060, and that will only get you a 1080p/30FPS in-game experience. If you’re aiming for a breathtaking 4K/60FPS experience, you’ll need one of the most high-end GPUs available, especially if you want to utilize ray-tracing. It’s worth noting that regardless of where your PC falls in the specification lineup, Alan Wake 2 requires an SSD for storage.

Console Specifications

On the console side of things, both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will support a 4K mode at 30FPS, as well as a Performance mode that boosts the game to 60FPS. Unfortunately, the Performance mode will not be available on the Xbox Series S.

Release Date

The highly anticipated Alan Wake 2 will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC starting October 27.

Exciting Gameplay and Previews

If you’re eagerly waiting for Alan Wake 2, we recommend checking out the New Gameplay Today video for a sneak peek into the Alan Wake gameplay. Additionally, you can watch this NGT video for some Saga Anderson gameplay. After that, be sure to read our hands-on Alan Wake 2 impressions and our preview of Saga’s side of the story so far.