It Takes Two
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 660
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 980 · Core i5-3570K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~67 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~43 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Release
- Mar 25, 2021
- Developer
- Hazelight Studios
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021.
Co-opMultiplayerSplit ScreenLocal Co-OpOnline Co-OpPuzzleAdventureStory RichCo-op CampaignLocal Multiplayer
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What you need for It Takes Two
It Takes Two needs about a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Ryzen 3 3100 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 7600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for It Takes Two →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 46 | 32 | 19 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 65 | 45 | 27 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 97 | 68 | 41 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 106 | 74 | 45 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 115 | 81 | 48 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 120 | 84 | 50 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 134 | 94 | 56 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 136 | 95 | 57 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 159 | 111 | 67 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 201 | 141 | 84 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 224 | 157 | 94 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 231 | 162 | 97 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300 | 210 | 126 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 218 | 131 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 208 |
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.
It Takes Two system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100T or AMD FX 6100 No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Intel Core i5 3570K or AMD Ryzen 3 1300x |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD R7 260x | Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 or AMD R9 290X |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 50 GB | 50 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
Source: Steam.
It Takes Two on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 43 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 35 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 41 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
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
- Full
- DLC
- 1
- Steam achievements
- 20
- Metacritic
- 89
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Features
- Multi-playerCo-opOnline Co-opShared/Split Screen Co-opShared/Split ScreenSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportStereo SoundSurround SoundSteam CloudRemote Play Together
- Languages (12)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Full audio: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese
Latest news & patches
- Get 75% off It Takes Two!2025-11-21
- Split Fiction & It Takes Two Soundtracks Out Now2025-11-18
- The Split Fiction Road to Launch!2025-01-24
- A New Co-op Adventure From the Studio Behind It Takes Two2024-12-13
- Congratulations to Hazelight Studios on 20M units sold of It Takes Two!2024-10-18
- It Takes Two has sold over 20 million!!!2024-10-17
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can It Takes Two run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets It Takes Two's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~46 fps at 1080p high (range 37–55, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the medium preset. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~67 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can It Takes Two run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates It Takes Two Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~43 fps on the ultra preset (range 35–52, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the medium preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for It Takes Two at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 7600 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for It Takes Two by brand.
Can I run It Takes Two 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: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~63 fps at 1080p low. It Takes Two on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does It Takes Two need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for It Takes Two.
How much storage does It Takes Two take?
It Takes Two needs 50 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit.