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Can I run BioShock 2 Remastered?

BioShock 2 Remastered (2016) is an action and RPG game and a light game for a PC. An entry-level graphics card from the last ten years is enough for good settings.

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BioShock 2 Remastered system requirements

MinimumRecommended
ProcessorIntel E6750 Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHZ3GHz Quad-Core
Memory4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Graphics2GB AMD Radeon HD 7770 / 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 6702GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better
Storage25 GB available space25 GB available space

Source: the official BioShock 2 Remastered Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs BioShock 2 Remastered?

To play it you need at least a GeForce GTX 960 class graphics card, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 4 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: a GeForce GTX 960 or faster, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 8 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • GeForce GTX 960
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
  • Radeon RX 570

Graphics card: high settings

  • GeForce GTX 960
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
  • Radeon RX 570

Processor: minimum

  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460

Processor: high settings

  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 40%, below the minimum, not playable well.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

Upgrade picks for BioShock 2 Remastered

Parts from our product guides that reach the recommended specs.

Intel Arc B580
Graphics card for the recommended settingsIntel Arc B580

Budget / 1080p-1440p

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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Mid-range / 1440p

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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Mainstream / 1080p

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500F
Processor for the recommended settingsAMD Ryzen 5 5500F

1080p budget gaming rigs

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Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Processor for the recommended settingsIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

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BioShock 2 Remastered: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for BioShock 2 Remastered?
Minimum: processor Intel E6750 Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHZ; 4 GB RAM; graphics 2GB AMD Radeon HD 7770 / 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670; 25 GB available space.
What are the recommended requirements for BioShock 2 Remastered?
Recommended: processor 3GHz Quad-Core; 8 GB RAM; graphics 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better; 25 GB available space.
What graphics card do I need for BioShock 2 Remastered?
At least a GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570 or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570 or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run BioShock 2 Remastered?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).
Can BioShock 2 Remastered run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Not well. The minimum is a dedicated graphics card (GeForce GTX 960 class); with integrated graphics our checker gives 40% (below the minimum, not playable well).
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for BioShock 2 Remastered?
Yes. 8 GB meets the recommended memory for BioShock 2 Remastered.
How much storage does BioShock 2 Remastered need?
BioShock 2 Remastered needs 25 GB of free space.

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