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Can I Run Natural Selection 2?

Natural Selection 2 pits alien against human in an action-packed struggle for survival. Wield devastating weaponry as a Frontiersman marine, or become the xenomorph as a deadly Kharaa lifeform. Strate...

Developer Unknown Worlds EntertainmentRelease 2012Genre Action, Indie, Strategy
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System requirements

Minimum requirements

CPUDual-core processor 2.4 GHz (Intel Core 2 Duo, i3), 2.6 GHz (AMD Athlon or FX)
GPUDirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 2 GB VRAM
VRAM2 GB
RAM6 GB
Storage13 GB HDD
OS7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit

Recommended requirements

CPUQuad-core processor 3.2 GHz (Intel i5, i7) or 3.6 GHz (AMD Ryzen, FX or Athlon)
GPUDirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 4GB VRAM
VRAM4 GB
RAM8 GB
Storage13 GB HDD
OS7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit

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Can you run Natural Selection 2?

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Can run iton a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the processor is the tightest fit.

Natural Selection 2 targets a mainstream modern PC: DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 2 GB VRAM and 6 GB of RAM for the minimum, stepping up to DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 4GB VRAM for the recommended experience. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.

Bottleneck: CPU

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Frequently asked questions

Can my PC run Natural Selection 2?

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What are the minimum system requirements for Natural Selection 2?

The minimum requirements are CPU: Dual-core processor 2.4 GHz (Intel Core 2 Duo, i3), 2.6 GHz (AMD Athlon or FX); GPU: DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 2 GB VRAM; 6 GB RAM; OS: 7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit.

How much storage does Natural Selection 2 need?

Natural Selection 2 needs about 13 GB of HDD storage.

What is the bottleneck for Natural Selection 2?

On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Natural Selection 2 is the CPU.