Helldivers 2 PC requirements: Minimum, recommended & 4K specs

Aryan Singh
Characters exploring a planet in Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 is out now on PS5 and PC, so to make sure your rig can handle Arrowhead Studios’ game, check out all the official PC minimum and recommended requirements.

Helldivers 2 is one of the major releases of early 2024, and fans can now finally dive into the third-person shooter. The game is a sequel to 2015’s Helldivers, and it retains many of its predecessor elements. The core gameplay loop puts teams of up to four players on various planets to take down hordes of alien creatures.

The title supports crossplay between PC and PS5, meaning players on PC will able to squad up with those on PS5. But before you join the Helldivers, it’s best to make sure whether the game will perform nicely on your rig.

So, here are all the official PC minimum and recommended requirements for Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 minimum PC requirements

Helldivers 2 combat gameplay against bug enemies
The minimum PC requirements for Helldivers 2 are pretty modest.

Here are the minimum PC requirements for Helldivers 2, as shared on an official PS Blog:

  • Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 8GB DDR4
  • Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470
  • Graphic Presets: Low
  • Avg Performance: 1080p @ 30 FPS
  • Storage: 100GB HDD (7200rpm)

While the minimum requirements can be easily met by a broad variety of PCs, it’s recommended to have an SSD to have a smoother experience, closer to the one in PS5.

Here are the recommended PC requirements for Helldivers 2:

  • Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
  • Memory: 16GB DDR4
  • Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
  • Graphic Presets: Medium
  • Avg Performance: 1080p @ 60 FPS
  • Storage: 100 GB SSD

Helldivers 2 performance PC requirements

Here are the performance-oriented PC requirements for Helldivers 2:

  • Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
  • Memory: 16GB DDR4
  • Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800
  • Graphic Presets: High
  • Avg Performance: 1440p @ 60FPS
  • Storage: 100 GB SSD

Helldivers 2 ultra PC requirements

Here are the ultra or 4K PC requirements for Helldivers 2:

  • Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
  • Memory: 16GB DDR4
  • Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
  • Graphic Presets: Very High
  • Avg Performance: 4K @ 60 FPS
  • Storage: 100 GB SSD

Aside from the graphic card’s requirement, Helldivers 2 doesn’t ask much from PC players to achieve maximum performance.

All in all, those were the PC requirements for Helldivers 2. For more on Arrowhead Game Studios’ new title, check other guides below:

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About The Author

Aryan is a Games Writer at CharlieIntel who specializes in sports and racing games, including EA Sports FC, NBA 2K, and Forza. He's also a big fan of massive RPGs such as Starfield, Elden Ring, and Cyberpunk. Aryan has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and previously wrote for sports websites Pride of London, Sportsmanor, LWOF, and Thick Accent. You can contact him at [email protected].