Can I Run XCOM® 2?

Last updated: 20 November 2024

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

Test your PC to see if it will run XCOM® 2 or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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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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XCOM® 2 Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

XCOM® 2 system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7
OS
Windows 7
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 11
DirectX
Storage
Storage
45 GB
Storage
45 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++2012 and 2013 Runtime Libraries and Microsoft DirectX.
Additional Notes

XCOM® 2 minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460. You also have to have 45 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for XCOM® 2 for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7. Recommended CPU would be 3GHz Quad Core CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770.

XCOM® 2 Mac Requirements

XCOM® 2 system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
macOS 10.13.6
OS
Processor
Processor
2.5GHz Intel Core i5
Processor
Memory
Memory
8 GB
Memory
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
45 GB
Storage
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. * All 13” MacBook Pros released since Late 2016 * All 15” MacBook Pros since early 2011 with a 2.3GHz * All 17" MacBook Pros since Early 2011 * All 21.5” iMacs since late 2013 with a 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M * All 27” iMacs since mid 2010 with a 1GB Graphics Cards and a 2.5GHz * All 27” iMacs Pro's * All Mac Pros released since Late 2009 Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match all elements of the listed spec. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website. ——— Multiplayer is compatible between Mac, Linux and Windows versions
Additional Notes

As for Mac OS, XCOM® 2 requirements here start with macOS 10.13.6 operating system. Processor needs to be at least 2.5GHz Intel Core i5. 8 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be 1GB AMD 5750, Nvidia 650M, 1.5GB Intel Iris Pro 6200 (See Notes for more details). Finally, the game needs 45 GB of free disk space.

XCOM® 2 Linux Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

XCOM® 2 system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Ubuntu 14.04.2 or Steam OS
OS
Ubuntu 14.04.2 or Steam OS
Processor
Processor
Processor
Intel i7 series
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
45 GB
Storage
45 GB
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
* Intel GPUs are not supported at time of release. * Nvidia requires 352.55 drivers. * AMD requires Mesa 13.0.1 driver compiled using LLVM 3.9. * XCOM 2 War of the Chosen requirements differ to XCOM 2, please check the system requirements here before purchasing.
Additional Notes
* Intel GPUs are not supported at time of release. * We recommend Nvidia 358.16 drivers for best performance in XCOM 2. * XCOM 2 War of the Chosen requirements differ to XCOM 2, please check the system requirements here before purchasing.

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Ubuntu 14.04.2 or Steam OS. Processor should be Intel i3-3225 3.3ghz or higher. For RAM you need 4 GB or more. Graphics card should be NVIDIA 650 (1GB), AMD R9 270 (2GB) or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

For Linux recommended requirements, use Ubuntu 14.04.2 or Steam OS. As for the processor/CPU, use Intel i7 series or equivalent. Add 8 GB or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have NVIDIA 960 (2GB) graphics card.

Game Details

XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.

Release date
4 February, 2021
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Genre
Strategy
Supported languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Publishers
2K, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Official website
xcom.com
Support website
support.2k.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run XCOM® 2?

You would be able to run XCOM® 2 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:

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: macOS 10.13.6
  • Processor: 2.5GHz Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB
  • Graphics: 1GB AMD 5750, Nvidia 650M, 1.5GB Intel Iris Pro 6200 (See Notes for more details)
  • Storage: 45 GB
  • Additional Notes: The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. * All 13” MacBook Pros released since Late 2016 * All 15” MacBook Pros since early 2011 with a 2.3GHz * All 17" MacBook Pros since Early 2011 * All 21.5” iMacs since late 2013 with a 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M * All 27” iMacs since mid 2010 with a 1GB Graphics Cards and a 2.5GHz * All 27” iMacs Pro's * All Mac Pros released since Late 2009 Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match all elements of the listed spec. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website. ——— Multiplayer is compatible between Mac, Linux and Windows versions

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

  • OS: Ubuntu 14.04.2 or Steam OS
  • Processor: Intel i3-3225 3.3ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Graphics: NVIDIA 650 (1GB), AMD R9 270 (2GB)
  • Storage: 45 GB
  • Additional Notes: * Intel GPUs are not supported at time of release. * Nvidia requires 352.55 drivers. * AMD requires Mesa 13.0.1 driver compiled using LLVM 3.9. * XCOM 2 War of the Chosen requirements differ to XCOM 2, please check the system requirements here before purchasing.

Can I play XCOM® 2 with 3 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play XCOM® 2. The minimum RAM is 4 GB.

Can I play XCOM® 2 with 4 GB of RAM?

Yes, XCOM® 2 can run with 4 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does XCOM® 2 need?

You need at least 4 GB of RAM to run XCOM® 2 on PC, but 8 GB is recommended.

On Mac it requires minimum 8 GB.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 4 GB minimum, and 8 GB recommended.

What processor do I need for XCOM® 2?

Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run XCOM® 2.

How many GB is XCOM® 2?

At least 45 GB of disk space is required to install XCOM® 2 on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for XCOM® 2?

You need 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play XCOM® 2?

Windows 7 or newer.

Does XCOM® 2 require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, XCOM® 2 needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run XCOM® 2?

Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run XCOM® 2 on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play XCOM® 2 on my Mac?

Yes, XCOM® 2 supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • OS: macOS 10.13.6
  • Processor: 2.5GHz Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB
  • Graphics: 1GB AMD 5750, Nvidia 650M, 1.5GB Intel Iris Pro 6200 (See Notes for more details)
  • Storage: 45 GB
  • Additional Notes: The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. * All 13” MacBook Pros released since Late 2016 * All 15” MacBook Pros since early 2011 with a 2.3GHz * All 17" MacBook Pros since Early 2011 * All 21.5” iMacs since late 2013 with a 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M * All 27” iMacs since mid 2010 with a 1GB Graphics Cards and a 2.5GHz * All 27” iMacs Pro's * All Mac Pros released since Late 2009 Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match all elements of the listed spec. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website. ——— Multiplayer is compatible between Mac, Linux and Windows versions

Can I run XCOM® 2 on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play XCOM® 2 on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is XCOM® 2 release date?

XCOM® 2 release date is 4 February, 2021.

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