Alan Wake 2 PC system requirements for minimum, recommended & ultra specs
If you’re looking to play Alan Wake on PC, you’re going to need to know all the requirements you’ll need to hit for the minimum, recommended and ultra specs.
You may be wondering about the PC requirements you’re going to need to run Alan Wake 2, so we’re here to break down all the minimum, recommended and ultra specs you'll need to consider.
With Alan Wake 2 embracing a more horror-centred story, you’re going to need to make sure you have all the necessary specs to get the appropriate amounts of spooks without any scary overheating.
So, read on to find out everything about the PC requirements for the game to help you decide whether your current setup hits all the specs you need.
- Be sure to check out the full Alan Wake 2 cast list to find out who’s who in this eerie world
Minimum PC requirements for Alan Wake 2
Below are the minimum requirements you will need to run Alan Wake 2 for PC. These are the requirements that you will effectively need to meet if you’re going to want to play the game.
| Option | Setting |
| Graphics Preset | Low |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| FPS | 30 |
| GPU | GeForce RT X 2060 Radeon RX 6600 |
| VRAM | 6GB |
| DLSS / FSR2 | Quality |
| CPU | Intel i5-7600K or AMD equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Storage | 90GB SSD |
By meeting these requirements, you’ll be able to at least get Alan Wake 2 running on PC, even if it isn’t at the fidelity you would expect.
- Be sure to check out all the different editions of Alan Wake 2 that you can purchase
Recommended PC requirements for Alan Wake 2
Below are the recommended specs to run Alan Wake 2 for PC. These will be settings that the developers feel are the most optimal to experience the game as intended, so working toward these requirements would be ideal.
| Option | Setting |
| Graphics Preset | Medium |
| Resolution | 1440p – 1080p |
| FPS | 30 – 60 |
| GPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Radeon RX 6600 XT – GeForce RTX 3070 Radeon RX 6700 XT |
| VRAM | 8GB |
| DLSS / FSR2 | Balanced - Performance |
| CPU | Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Storage | 90GB |
These are the requirements that will have you experiencing the full capabilities of the game and how you would expect Alan Wake 2 to run.
- Take a moment to find out if Alan Wake 2 is on Xbox Game Pass
Ultra PC requirements for Alan Wake 2
The Ultra PC requirements for Alan Wake 2 are the specs you may want to hit if you want to really push the boat out and give your PC a workout to hit some pristine graphical quality. However, for those who don’t have the requirements to hit this level, the previous two options will suffice.
| Option | Setting |
| Graphics Preset | High |
| Resolution | 2160p |
| FPS | 60 |
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4070 Radeon RX 7800 XT |
| VRAM | 12GB |
| DLSS / FSR2 | Performance |
| CPU | Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Storage | 90GB |
These settings will give Alan Wake 2 a little extra boost when it comes to fidelity but might be a little overwhelming for your PC without the necessary specs.
That’s everything you need to know about all the PC requirements for Alan Wake 2. With this, you’ll have plenty of time to get everything ready before you dive into the game.
If you’re looking for even more Alan Wake content, be sure to check out our Alan Wake 2 preview for our thoughts so far.
About The Author
Jack Roberts
Jack is a Guides Writer at GGRecon. With a BA (Hons) & MA in English and Creative Writing, he was also the Gaming Editor for The Indiependent. When not pondering which game has the best cup of coffee (and drinking far too much of it himself), he can often be found playing Dead by Daylight, Street Fighter or making yet another build in Bloodborne.
