Ahead of the game’s release, the system requirements are getting more detailed for Modern Warfare 2. There was already a system requirements list for the game, but it was only showing what you needed to run the game. Thankfully, Infinity Ward shared another requirements list that shows the exact needs for every option. If you’re wondering how capable your PC is of running Modern Warfare 2, here is what you need for every option. The new list is also a guide for whoever wants to build a new PC before playing the game.
Here Are The Detailed Modern Warfare 2 System Requirements
They also shared an image that shows when the game will be available in your timezone. The game’s release is set for October 27/28, depending on your timezone. And the preload for whoever bought the game in the pre-purchase process could start claiming the rewards on October 26th.
Operating System
- Minimum: Windows 10 64 Bit (Latest Update)
- Recommended/Competitive/Ultra 4K: Windows 10 64 Bit (Latest Update) // Windows 11 64 Bit (Latest Update)
CPU
- Minimum: Intel Core I3-6100 / Core I5-2500K OR AMD RYZEN 3 1200
- Recommended: Intel Core I5-6600K / Core I7-4770 OR AMD RYZEN 5 1400
- Competitive: Intel Core I7-8700K OR AMD RYZEN 7 1800X
- Ultra 4K: Intel Core I9-9900K OR AMD RYZEN 9 3900X
RAM
- Minimum: 4 GB
- Recommended: 6 GB
- Competitive/Ultra 4K: 16 GB
Storage Space
- Minimum/ Recommended/Competitive/Ultra 4K: 72GB at Launch
Hi-Rez Assets Cache
- Minimum/ Recommended/Competitive: Up to 32 GB
- Ultra 4K: Up to 64 GB
- Hi-Rez Assets Cache is optional disk space that can be used to stream high-resolution assets. The option can be turned off in the game’s settings.
Video Card
- Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 470
- Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
- Competitive: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
- Ultra 4K: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
Video Memory
- Minimum: 2 GB
- Recommended: 4 GB
- Competitive: 8 GB
- Ultra 4K: 10 GB
Recommended Drivers of NVIDIA/AMD
- NVIDIA: 516.59
- AMD: 22.9.1
Which settings could your PC run Modern Warfare 2?