Since its acclaimed launch in 2019,Hadeshas garnered praise from roguelike fans, who have eagerly awaited a sequel. Luckily, Supergiant Games, the studio behind the original, has spent the last four years crafting another masterpiece for genre enthusiasts. Recently, they unveiledthe minimum and recommended PC requirements forHades 2,breaking the silence on this much-anticipated information, which you can find in this guide.
Minimum PC Requirements for Hades 2
During the game’s Technical Test phase, it was revealed thatHades 2would require a minimum of 8 GB RAM, a Dual-Core 2.4 GHz CPU, and a GeForce GTX 950 GPU or anequivalent graphics card. In terms of operating system compatibility,Hades 2will run on 64-bit Windows 10.
For fans ofHades, the good news is that the game appears to be quite forgiving in terms of system requirements. Based on the minimum GPU and CPU specifications, agaming PCfrom late 2015 should handle the game without any issues. However, achieving 4K performance at 60 FPS might necessitate a more robust processor and graphics card.
Recommended PC Requirements for Hades 2
For optimal performance,Hades 2will demand a Quad-Core 2.4 GHz CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and either a GeForce RTX 2060, Radeon RX 5600 XT, or Intel Arc A580 graphics card.
DespiteHades 2being in development since 2021, Supergiant Games has maintained a veil of secrecy around most performance aspects. Their discretion regarding the new installment has been such that they’ve refrained from disclosing the recommended PC requirements untilthe early access period. In fact, they have yet to confirm all platforms on which the game will be released.
GeForce GTX 950 (or equivalent)
1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support
8 GB
4 GB
Windows 10 (64-bit)
10 GB (early acess)
15 GB
The most significant shift in system requirements from Hades 1 to Hades 2 pertains to graphics cards. While the previous version could operate on integrated GPUs, Hades 2 mandates dedicated graphics cards that deliver significantly enhanced performance—albeit at a higher cost. Regarding CPU, both games are expected to perform adequately witha dual-core 2.4 GHz option, whereas in terms of memory, the new title will require fans to upgrade to at least 8 GB of RAM for smooth performance.
Is Hades 2 Compatible with Mac and Steam Deck?
WhileHades 1was launched for Mac OS and iscompatible with the Steam Deck,Hades 2has not yet been confirmed for Mac devices, though it’s confirmed to be compatible with Steam Deck now that the game is in early access. Currently, the developer, Supergiant Games, has only confirmed that the early-access phase will debut on Steam and Epic Games, the same platforms where they conducted the Technical Test period.
