Can I Run Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?

Last updated: 5 April 2026

You must be wondering, can my PC run Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition? On this page you will find Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition system requirements for PC (Linux, Mac and Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

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Can my PC run Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition Windows Requirements

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7
OS
Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7
Processor
Processor
1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo AMD CPU
Processor
2.6+ GHz Core 2 Duo Intel AMD CPU
Memory
Memory
1 GB for Windows XP / 2 GB for Windows Vista and Windows 7 GB
Memory
2 GB GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 9.0c
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Storage
Storage
15 GB
Storage
15 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c compatible
VR Support
VR Support
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 ; ATI Radeon X1600 Pro .
VR Support
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Please note that NVIDIA GeForce 7300, 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9300; ATI Radeon HD3200, and HD4350 are below minimum system requirements. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.
Additional Notes

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7 operating system. Your processor should be 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo AMD CPU or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 1 GB for Windows XP / 2 GB for Windows Vista and Windows 7 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support). You also have to have 15 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition for Windows, your operating system should be Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7. Recommended CPU would be 2.6+ GHz Core 2 Duo Intel AMD CPU CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 2 GB GB or more. And video card — ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, recommended.

Game Details

Are you prepared to lose everything to save the galaxy? You'll need to be, Commander Shepard. It's time to bring together your greatest allies and recruit the galaxy's fighting elite to continue the resistance against the invading Reapers.

Release date
15 May, 2023
Required age
16+
Category
Single-player
Genre
RPG
Supported languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Russian*, Polish*, Hungarian*, Czech*
* languages with full audio support
Developer
BioWare
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Official website
masseffect.bioware.com
Support website
help.ea.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?

You would be able to run Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7
  • Processor: 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo AMD CPU
  • Memory: 1 GB for Windows XP / 2 GB for Windows Vista and Windows 7 GB
  • Graphics: 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 15 GB
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
  • VR Support: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 ; ATI Radeon X1600 Pro .
  • Additional Notes: Please note that NVIDIA GeForce 7300, 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9300; ATI Radeon HD3200, and HD4350 are below minimum system requirements. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.

How much RAM does Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition need?

You need at least 1 GB for Windows XP / 2 GB for Windows Vista and Windows 7 GB of RAM to run Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition on PC, but 2 GB GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?

1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo AMD CPU is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition.

How many GB is Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?

At least 15 GB of disk space is required to install Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?

You need 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support) or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?

Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?

Version 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition release date?

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition release date is 15 May, 2023.

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