Destiny 2 system requirements

Can I run Destiny 2?

To run the Destiny 2 system requirements, you will need an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 GPU, an Intel Pentium G4560 CPU, 6GB of RAM, and a whopping 157GB of space.

The Destiny 2 PC requirements are understandably low, given that the game debuted on last-gen Xbox and PlayStation consoles,so it shouldn't take a particularly strong gaming PC to get stuck into Bungie's FPS. That said, your SSD or HDD is going to suffer with this one.

The most demanding part of the Destiny 2 minimum requirements is the game's 157GB footprint on your gaming SSD or hard drive, meaning you might need to clear some space on your storage solution of choice for it. Anything as powerful as an Intel Pentium G4560 or AMD FX-4350 CPU paired with 6GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 graphics card will grant you entry to Destiny 2. 

But, don't expect particularly high frame rates or run higher quality settings if you only meet the minimum requirements. To get the best framerates, you'll want to aim for higher hardware. 

Moving on to the Destiny 2 recommended specs, a chip that can match or exceed an Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X processor complemented with 8GB of RAM is plenty fine for this co-op shooter. It's quite a jump on the GPU front, with Bungie recommending an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 390, which should assist you in getting the most out of Destiny 2's visuals and get you to a stable level of performance.

Still not sure if you can meet the Destiny 2 requirements? Take our benchmark test with our automatic checker or by manually entering your system details to see if you can run the game. 

Destiny 2 size

The Destiny 2 download size on PC is 157GB of HD space. 

We recommend installing the game on an SSD to ensure the best gameplay performance. So, if you need more space or want to make an upgrade, check the PCGamesN buyers guide for the best SSD for gaming or just check the latest, best prices for SSDs.

Destiny 2 Steam Deck

If you're hoping that Destiny 2 is on Steam, you're in luck! Follow this link to visit the store page and download the game for free. However, don't get any ideas about trying to run Destiny 2 on Steam Deck, as it could lead to you being banned from the game.

Destiny 2 servers

There are often challenges with this online game, so for the latest updates check out Destiny 2 server status page, to see if the game is down.

Destiny 2 settings

Suffering from Destiny 2 FPS drops or lag. Ensure you have the latest NVIDIA or AMD drivers for your graphics card installed and run the game in fullscreen mode. You might try to turn VSync OFF and turn down Shadow Quality - this is one of the most demanding options in the graphics for Destiny 2. Here's a guide to the best Destiny 2 settings on PC.

If you're encountering connection issues, check to see if the Destiny 2 server status is down and see if your issue is widespread or localized to your PC.

Destiny 2 guides

Get more from the game with PCGamesN, with guides to the best Destiny 2 builds and all the Destiny 2 classes and subclasses.. Oh, and grab the all latest, working Destiny 2 emblem codes. For help with Raneiks Unified, the Corrupted Puppeteer, and more help with the new dungeon, check the PCGamesN Destiny 2 Vesper’s Host guide.