Can I Run Descent 2?
You're going down... again.If you thought Descent™ went to the edge of 360° 3D power-blasting sensory insanity, then prepare yourself. You're about to plunge over the edge, and into the depths of Desc...
Can your PC run it? →System requirements
Minimum requirements
| CPU | 1 Gigahertz or faster |
|---|---|
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage | 0.68 GB HDD |
| DirectX | Version 7.0 |
Recommended requirements
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Can you run Descent 2?
Descent 2 targets a mainstream modern PC. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.
Bottleneck: RAM
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What are the minimum system requirements for Descent 2?
The minimum requirements are CPU: 1 Gigahertz or faster; 1 GB RAM.
How much storage does Descent 2 need?
Descent 2 needs about 0.68 GB of HDD storage.
What is the bottleneck for Descent 2?
On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Descent 2 is the RAM.