Helldivers 2 System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs (2026)
Nick Guli|To run Helldivers 2 on PC, you need at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470 and 8 GB RAM. The developer recommends NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT with 16 GB RAM. Plan for 135 GB of free storage. These are the official specs from the game’s Steam page, checked on Oct 8, 2026.
Helldivers 2 PC requirements
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit required) | Windows 10 (64-bit required) |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT |
| Storage | 135 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
| Additional notes | – | SSD Recommended |
How demanding is Helldivers 2?
Its minimum memory requirement of 8 GB is higher than 37% of the 183 PC games we track. Its 135 GB install is larger than 95% of them.
Judged against today’s hardware, the listed parts describe an older budget PC at the minimum and a mid-range gaming machine at the recommended tier. Both lean on processors and graphics cards from several years back, so most current desktops clear the bar easily. Storage is the real constraint here, since the install demands far more room than the recommended tier suggests.
That points to the oddity in the official sheet: the minimum asks for 135 GB of free space, while the recommended tier lists only 40 GB. The recommended figure looks like an error or an outdated entry, so plan around the larger number. The practical tip is to install on an SSD, which the notes recommend, and make sure that drive has the full 135 GB free. Steam Deck status is listed as Playable.
Can you play Helldivers 2 on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Helldivers 2 Playable on Steam Deck. That means it runs, but may need some manual tweaks.
- Note: Interface text is not legible
- Passes: Default controller config fully functional
- Passes: Controller glyphs match deck device
- Passes: Default configuration is performant
Is Helldivers 2 on Mac or Linux?
No. Steam lists Helldivers 2 for Windows only, with no native Mac or Linux version.
Helldivers 2 system requirements FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for Helldivers 2?
Windows 10 (64-bit required), Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470. You also need 135 GB available space.
What are the recommended specs for Helldivers 2?
Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT.
Can I run Helldivers 2 with 8 GB of RAM?
Yes, 8 GB meets the minimum of 8 GB.
How much storage does Helldivers 2 need?
The Steam page lists 135 GB of free space.
Does Helldivers 2 work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Playable on Steam Deck.
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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.
Nick Guli
Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
