Official specs from Steam
Payday 2 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 |
| Processor | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core 64-bit Processor |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA & AMD (1GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 32 GB available space |
| VR Support | SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale. Requires installing the free VR DLC. |
| Additional Notes | Requires a CPU which supports the SSE4.1 instruction set |
Recommended
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 |
| Processor | 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core 64-bit Processor |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA & AMD (2GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 32 GB available space |
| VR Support | SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale. Requires installing the free VR DLC. |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Payday 2?
Minimum: NVIDIA & AMD (1GB VRAM). Recommended: NVIDIA & AMD (2GB VRAM).
How much RAM does Payday 2 need?
Payday 2 needs 4 GB RAM at minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Payday 2?
Payday 2 requires 32 GB available space.
Does Payday 2 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).