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Red Dead Redemption 2 PC System Requirements

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Contents
  1. Minimum configuration
  2. Recommended configuration
  3. Why the disk requirement is so large
  4. What is officially NOT listed
  5. Where to buy the PC version

Red Dead Redemption 2 launched on consoles in October 2018, and much later on PC — on 5 December 2019. That is why the PC system requirements are a separate, self-contained Rockstar document rather than a straight port of the console specs. Below is only what is officially listed by Rockstar Support and the game’s Steam page.

Minimum configuration

This is the floor below which the game is not officially guaranteed to run:

  • Operating system: 64-bit Windows 10.
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD FX-6300.
  • RAM: 8 GB.
  • Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 with 2 GB of memory or AMD Radeon R9 280 with 3 GB of memory.
  • Disk space: 150 GB of free storage.

These are CPUs and GPUs from around 2012-2013 — already far from new by the time the PC version shipped. The minimum configuration only covers whether the game launches, not any specific graphics settings or a stable frame rate: the official list does not go into that level of detail.

For a smoother experience, Rockstar officially recommends noticeably stronger hardware:

  • Operating system: the same 64-bit Windows 10.
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X.
  • RAM: 12 GB — 4 GB more than the minimum.
  • Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 with 6 GB of memory or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 4 GB of memory.
  • Disk space: the same 150 GB.

It’s worth noting that the disk space requirement does not change between the minimum and recommended tiers — this is the rare spec Rockstar fixed at a single number for both hardware levels.

Why the disk requirement is so large

150 GB is a lot even by 2019 standards, and the official documentation does not break that figure down into components (textures, audio, caching). It only states the final number, and it’s worth budgeting for with some margin: a nearly-full drive can cause installation or update errors, though Rockstar Support does not go into that detail within the requirements list itself.

What is officially NOT listed

The Rockstar Support document on system requirements does not include:

  • A target frame rate or resolution that these configurations are built around.
  • A minimum internet speed or any SSD-versus-HDD requirement — the page only states an amount of free space, not a type of drive.
  • Requirements for ray tracing or any other optional graphics technology — the list only covers a basic launch of the game.
  • Separate requirements for the Red Dead Online multiplayer mode: the official requirements page does not distinguish single-player from the online portion.

If you come across an expanded table with exact FPS numbers for each configuration somewhere, that is not the Rockstar Support page — it’s a third-party interpretation.

Where to buy the PC version

The game is officially sold across several digital storefronts, and the requirements don’t change depending on where the copy was bought — they are the same for the Windows version. A full rundown of editions and platforms, consoles included, is gathered in our piece on RDR2’s editions and platforms. And for anyone planning to try the multiplayer mode right after installing, there’s a separate breakdown of how to get started in Red Dead Online.

The bottom line is simple: 150 GB of space, 64-bit Windows 10, and hardware from roughly the 2012-2017 range depending on the comfort level you want — that is the entire officially documented picture of the requirements as of the data from Rockstar Support and Steam.

Frequently asked questions

How much disk space does Red Dead Redemption 2 need?

150 GB of free space — that is the official figure for both the minimum and the recommended configuration. Rockstar has not published a smaller footprint for any lighter install option.

Will RDR2 run on a graphics card with 2 GB of memory?

Under the minimum requirements, yes, if it is a GeForce GTX 770 or equivalent: the official list allows 2 GB of video memory for the GTX 770 and 3 GB for the Radeon R9 280. That is a threshold to launch the game, not a guarantee of a smooth experience on high settings.

What is the difference between RDR2's minimum and recommended requirements?

The main differences are the CPU, the amount of RAM, and the GPU: the recommended configuration calls for twice the RAM and a graphics card a tier above the minimum. Disk space, though, stays identical for both.

Does RDR2 need a 64-bit version of Windows?

Yes — only 64-bit Windows 10 is officially listed, for both the minimum and the recommended configuration. There is no official data on compatibility with 32-bit systems or other Windows versions.

When did Red Dead Redemption 2 come out on PC?

5 December 2019 — that date is listed on the game's Steam page. It arrived nearly a year after the console release, and the official PC system requirements are built specifically around that version.

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