PAYDAY 2 System Requirements

PAYDAY 2 can run on older systems, but you'll need at least a 2 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor, an Nvidia GeForce 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 (with 1GB dedicated memory), and 4 GB of RAM to meet the minimum requirements. Lowering graphical settings is crucial for playable framerates.

For minimum settings, an Nvidia GeForce 560 or an ATI Radeon HD 5850 (with 1GB dedicated memory) will suffice. For a better experience, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or an ATI Radeon R9 series (with 2GB dedicated memory) is recommended.

PAYDAY 2 requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM to run. However, 8 GB of RAM is recommended for smoother gameplay and to avoid performance issues, especially with higher graphical settings or during intense heists.

While technically possible, running PAYDAY 2 on integrated graphics is not recommended. The game requires a dedicated graphics card with at least 1GB of dedicated memory to achieve playable framerates. Integrated graphics may result in significant performance issues and a poor gaming experience.

The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. Start with the 'Medium' preset and adjust from there. Lowering shadows, ambient occlusion, and anti-aliasing can significantly improve performance on lower-end systems. Experiment to find a balance between visual quality and framerate.