Destiny 2 System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs (2026)

To run Destiny 2 on PC, you need at least NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB and 6 GB RAM. The developer recommends NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB / AMD R9 390 8GB Memory 8 GB RAM with 8 GB RAM. Plan for 105 GB of free storage. These are the official specs from the game’s Steam page, checked on Oct 8, 2026.

Destiny 2 PC requirements

Spec	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)	Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
Processor	Intel® Core™ i3 3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz	Processor Intel® Core™ i5 2400 3.4 GHz or i5 7400 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1600X 3.6 GHz
Memory	6 GB RAM	8 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB / AMD R9 390 8GB Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage	105 GB available space	105 GB available space
Network	Broadband Internet connection	Broadband Internet connection
Additional notes	Beginning on June 4, 2024, Destiny 2 is ending support for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 operating systems.	Beginning on June 4, 2024, Destiny 2 is ending support for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 operating systems.

How demanding is Destiny 2?

Its minimum memory requirement of 6 GB is higher than 31% of the 183 PC games we track. Its 105 GB install is larger than 89% of them.

Destiny 2 aims for compatibility with older hardware. Both minimum and recommended tiers list processors and graphics cards from several generations ago. This means that even an aging budget machine meets the minimum requirements. A decent mid-range PC from a few years back can easily handle the recommended specs. You won’t need a brand-new high-end build for this game. However, the Steam Deck isn’t supported, so you can’t play it on handheld devices.

Storage poses a real challenge. The game requires 105 GB, which is the same for both minimum and recommended settings. This means a small drive fills up fast, so installing it on an SSD is the smart move for better load times. One strange detail is the recommended graphics line, which includes an odd “Memory 8 GB RAM” note. You’ll need Windows 10 64-bit, as support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 ended on June 4, 2024.

Can you play Destiny 2 on Steam Deck?

Valve rates Destiny 2 Unsupported on Steam Deck. That means Valve’s testing found it does not run properly on Steam Deck.

• Note: Unsupported anti cheat configuration

Is Destiny 2 on Mac or Linux?

No. Steam lists Destiny 2 for Windows only, with no native Mac or Linux version.

Destiny 2 system requirements FAQ

What are the minimum requirements for Destiny 2?

Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack), Intel® Core™ i3 3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz, 6 GB RAM and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB. You also need 105 GB available space.

What are the recommended specs for Destiny 2?

Processor Intel® Core™ i5 2400 3.4 GHz or i5 7400 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1600X 3.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB / AMD R9 390 8GB Memory 8 GB RAM.

Can I run Destiny 2 with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes, 8 GB meets the minimum of 6 GB.

How much storage does Destiny 2 need?

The Steam page lists 105 GB of free space.

Does Destiny 2 work on Steam Deck?

Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

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• Destiny 2 on Steam

Specs and the Steam Deck rating come from the game’s official Steam store listing and Valve’s compatibility report. Comparisons use the same data for every PC game Explosion tracks. Re-checked monthly.