Official specs from Steam
Borderlands 2 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| OS * | Windows XP SP3 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor |
| Memory | 2 GB(XP)/ 2 GB(Vista) |
| Hard Disk Space | 13 GB free |
| Video Memory | 256 MB |
| Video Card | NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600 |
| Sound | DirectX 9.0c Compatible |
| Other Requirements | Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only) |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor |
| Memory | 2 GB |
| Hard Disk Space | 20 GB free |
| Video Memory | 512MB |
| Video Card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 |
| Sound | DirectX 9.0c Compatible |
| Other Requirements | Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only) |
macOS minimum
| OS | 10.12 (Sierra) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | 13 GB |
| Video Memory | 256 MB |
| Video Card | ATI Radeon HD 2600 / NVidia Geforce 8800/ Intel HD 3000 |
| Additional | Macintosh mouse and keyboard. Borderlands 2 supports both the Xbox 360 wired gamepad AND the PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller |
| NOTICE | It is possible for Mac and PC to become out of sync during updates. Within this short time period, Mac users will only be able to play other Mac users. |
| NOTICE | This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive) |
| NOTICE | The following video chipsets are unsupported for Borderlands 2: ATI RADEON HD 2400, NVIDIA 8600m, NVIDIA 9400m, 9600m, Intel Integrated GMA 950, Intel Integrated x3100 NOTICE:The Mac version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. |
macOS recommended
| OS | 10.12 (Sierra) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.2GHz Intel Quad Core |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Video Memory | 512 MB |
| Video Card | ATI Radeon HD 5750 / NVidia Geforce 650M / Intel HD 4000 |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Borderlands 2?
Minimum: 256 MB. Recommended: 512MB.
How much RAM does Borderlands 2 need?
Borderlands 2 needs 2 GB(XP)/ 2 GB(Vista) at minimum, 2 GB recommended.
How big is Borderlands 2?
Borderlands 2 requires 13 GB free.
Does Borderlands 2 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.