Destiny 2
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 660
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 970 · Core i5-2400
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~70 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~45 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Free To Play
- Release
- Oct 1, 2019
- Developer
- Bungie
- Publisher
- Bungie
Explore the mysteries of Sol and experience exhilirating first-person shooter combat in Destiny 2. Unlock powerful abilities and collect unique gear across story missions, co-op, and PvP modes.
Free to PlayOpen WorldLooter ShooterMultiplayerMMORPGFPSCo-opPvEPvPShooter
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What you need for Destiny 2
Destiny 2 needs about a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 9050 4GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6600 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5060 | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Destiny 2 →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 48 | 34 | 20 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 67 | 47 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 101 | 71 | 42 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 110 | 77 | 46 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 120 | 84 | 50 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 125 | 87 | 52 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 139 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 142 | 99 | 59 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 166 | 116 | 70 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 209 | 146 | 88 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 233 | 163 | 98 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 240 | 168 | 101 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 218 | 131 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 227 | 136 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 217 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Destiny 2 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) | Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3 3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Processor Intel® Core™ i5 2400 3.4 GHz or i5 7400 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1600X 3.6 GHz |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB / AMD R9 390 8GB Memory 8 GB RAM |
| Memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 105 GB | 105 GB |
| Notes | Beginning on June 4, 2024, Destiny 2 is ending support for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 operating systems. | Beginning on June 4, 2024, Destiny 2 is ending support for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 operating systems. |
Source: Steam.
Destiny 2 on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported anti cheat configuration
Steam Machine · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported anti cheat configuration
SteamOS · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported anti cheat configuration
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 45 ultra | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 36 ultra | Meets minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 42 ultra | Meets minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 ultra | Meets minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 ultra | Meets minimum |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 12
- Steam achievements
- 23
- Metacritic
- 83
- Series
- Destiny
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsIn-App PurchasesColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSubtitle OptionsPartial Controller SupportFamily Sharing
- Languages (13)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America
Latest news & patches
- This Week in Destiny – 06/18/20262026-06-18
- This Week In Destiny - 06/11/20262026-06-11
- Deadlands Cosmetics Bundle2026-06-09
- Monument of Triumph is Live2026-06-09
- The Collection Trailer2026-06-09
- Destiny 2: Monument of Triumph UpdatePatch2026-06-09
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Destiny 2 run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Destiny 2's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~48 fps at 1080p high (range 38–58, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the medium preset. Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 4 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~70 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Destiny 2 run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates Destiny 2 Unsupported on Steam Deck: some or all of it doesn't work on the device, so our estimate only matters if that changes. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~45 fps on the ultra preset (range 36–54, medium confidence, ±20%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Destiny 2 at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 9050 4GB or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 6700. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Destiny 2 by brand.
Can I run Destiny 2 on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~62 fps (range 50–75, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~65 fps at 1080p low. Destiny 2 on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Destiny 2 need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 6 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Destiny 2. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 2 GB at minimum and 4 GB recommended.
How much storage does Destiny 2 take?
Destiny 2 needs 105 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack).