Alan Wake 2: System Requirements
Alan Wake 2 is one of the most demanding games on PC — it leans hard on the GPU, requires an SSD, and pushes cutting-edge effects like path tracing that bring even top cards to their knees. Below are Remedy's official minimum and recommended requirements; then pick your CPU and GPU to estimate, from real data, your FPS in Alan Wake 2. Note the official tiers assume DLSS/FSR upscaling is on.
Can your PC run it?
Pick your processor and graphics card — get the estimated average FPS and 1% lows for this game, from real benchmark data.
System requirements
Recommended hardware
A graphically demanding game — a strong graphics card is what keeps frame rates smooth at high settings, especially at 1440p and 4K.
Other game requirements
Frequently asked questions
What GPU do you need for Alan Wake 2?
Per Remedy, the minimum is an RTX 2060 / RX 6600 (6 GB) for 1080p/30fps on Low with upscaling, and the recommended card is an RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT (8 GB). It is a heavy game — for high frame rates at native 1440p or 4K you will want a strong current card, and full path tracing needs an RTX 40-series GPU plus DLSS.
How much RAM does Alan Wake 2 need?
Remedy lists 16 GB for both minimum and recommended. 16 GB is the floor here.
Does Alan Wake 2 need an SSD?
Yes — an SSD is a hard requirement, and you need about 90 GB of free space. It will not run properly from a hard drive.
Can my PC run Alan Wake 2?
Drop your CPU and GPU into the calculator above — it estimates the average FPS and 1% lows for Alan Wake 2 from real benchmark data, instantly.