What are the system requirements for Freespace 2?

Minimum: graphics DirectX 7 Compatible Video Card, processor 1Ghz, RAM 254 MB RAM. Recommended graphics card: DirectX 9 Compatible Video Card.

Can I run Freespace 2?

Freespace 2 needs at least DirectX 7 Compatible Video Card, and DirectX 9 Compatible Video Card is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

ReleaseJun 6, 2014
Steam user reviews78 % positive
Steam DeckUnsupported
ProtonDBsilver

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Freespace 2 system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8	Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
Processor	1Ghz	1.4 Ghz or better
Graphics	DirectX 7 Compatible Video Card	DirectX 9 Compatible Video Card
Memory	254 MB RAM	512 MB RAM
Storage	2490 MB available space	2490 MB available space

Estimated FPS in Freespace 2

High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.

Not yet checked against benchmarks, a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
GTX 1060 6GB	500+	500+	500+
GTX 1660 Super	500+	500+	500+
RTX 2060	500+	500+	500+
RTX 3060	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4060	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5060	500+	500+	500+
RX 9060 XT	500+	500+	500+
RTX 3070	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4070	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5070	500+	500+	500+
RX 7800 XT	500+	500+	500+
RX 9070 XT	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5070 Ti	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4080	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5080	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4090	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5090	500+	500+	500+

Steam Deck, Valve rating: Unsupported

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Which graphics card do I need for Freespace 2?

The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.

1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run Freespace 2?: Freespace 2 needs at least DirectX 7 Compatible Video Card, and DirectX 9 Compatible Video Card is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
What are the system requirements for Freespace 2?: Minimum: graphics DirectX 7 Compatible Video Card, processor 1Ghz, RAM 254 MB RAM. Recommended graphics card: DirectX 9 Compatible Video Card.