Can My PC Run Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?

RPG

Are you prepared to lose everything to save the galaxy? You'll need to be, Commander Shepard. It's time to bring together your greatest allies and recruit the galaxy's fighting elite to continue the resistance against the invading Reapers.

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition PC Requirements

Minimum Requirements

CPU: 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU
GPU: 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support)
VRAM: Not stated
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 22 GB
OS: Windows 7 64bit
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Not stated

Recommended Requirements

CPU: 2.6+ GHz Core 2 Duo Intel or equivalent AMD CPU
GPU: ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended
VRAM: Not stated
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 22 GB
OS: Windows 7 64bit
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Not stated

Please note that NVIDIA GeForce 7300, 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9300; ATI Radeon HD3200, and HD4350 are below minimum system requirements. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.

✓ Independently verified against the publisher 2026-08-17Source: Steam store page

Game details

Developer: BioWare
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Released: 15 May 2023

About Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

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What PC do I need for Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?

For a comfortable experience, the publisher's recommended specification asks for the following. This is their figure, not our estimate.

Graphics card: ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended
Processor: 2.6+ GHz Core 2 Duo Intel or equivalent AMD CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 22 GB
Operating system: Windows 7 64bit

Not sure how your parts compare? Run the check above or read what these tiers mean.

Can my laptop run Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?

The same check applies — enter the parts your laptop actually contains. Be aware that a laptop graphics chip is usually slower than the desktop card it shares a name with, because the manufacturer sets a lower power limit. A laptop advertising the ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT named here may therefore fall somewhat short of it in practice, and sustained performance drops further as the machine heats up. Treat a borderline laptop result as optimistic rather than assured.