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PAYDAY 2 System Requirements
August 13, 2013Overkill Software75/100
PAYDAY 2 thrusts players into the criminal underworld of Washington D.C., where they execute elaborate heists as part of a four-person crew. Coordinate strategic action with your team to pull off the perfect score.
PAYDAY 2 Minimum & Recommended Specs
Minimum: 2 GHz Intel, Nvidia GeForce 560, 4 GB RAM. Recommended: 8 GB RAM RAM.
Minimum System Requirements
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Quick Performance Tips for PAYDAY 2
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Lower shadow quality for a big FPS boost.
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Disable anti-aliasing for better performance.
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Reduce texture quality if you have low VRAM.
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Close background apps to free up RAM.
PAYDAY 2 System Requirements FAQ
Can I run PAYDAY 2 on a low-end PC?
PAYDAY 2 can run on older systems, but you'll need at least a 2 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor, an Nvidia GeForce 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 (with 1GB dedicated memory), and 4 GB of RAM to meet the minimum requirements. Lowering graphical settings is crucial for playable framerates.
What GPU do I need for PAYDAY 2?
For minimum settings, an Nvidia GeForce 560 or an ATI Radeon HD 5850 (with 1GB dedicated memory) will suffice. For a better experience, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or an ATI Radeon R9 series (with 2GB dedicated memory) is recommended.
How much RAM does PAYDAY 2 need?
PAYDAY 2 requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM to run. However, 8 GB of RAM is recommended for smoother gameplay and to avoid performance issues, especially with higher graphical settings or during intense heists.
Will PAYDAY 2 run on integrated graphics?
While technically possible, running PAYDAY 2 on integrated graphics is not recommended. The game requires a dedicated graphics card with at least 1GB of dedicated memory to achieve playable framerates. Integrated graphics may result in significant performance issues and a poor gaming experience.
What is the best graphics settings for PAYDAY 2?
The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. Start with the 'Medium' preset and adjust from there. Lowering shadows, ambient occlusion, and anti-aliasing can significantly improve performance on lower-end systems. Experiment to find a balance between visual quality and framerate.
PAYDAY 2 Game Info
Developer
Overkill Software
Publisher
505 Games
Release Date
August 13, 2013
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Genres
ShooterRole-playing (RPG)Tactical
Game Modes
- Single player
- Multiplayer
- Co-operative
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