Can I Run Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II?
2024 · Action-Adventure · Check your PC against the official system requirements below.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II system requirements
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Intel i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 5700 | NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 10 GB |
| Storage | 70 GB | 70 GB |
Source: published system requirements
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II FPS benchmarks (estimated)
Estimated frame rates
| GPU tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| EntryGTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT | 20-25 | not recommended | not recommended |
| MainstreamRTX 4060 / RX 7600 | 50-60 | 30-40 | 20-25 |
| High-endRTX 4070 Super / RX 7800 XT | 80-105 | 55-70 | 35-45 |
| EnthusiastRTX 4080 Super / RX 7900 XTX | 110-140 | 75-95 | 45-60 |
FPS figures are estimates derived from the published minimum and recommended requirements at high settings, not measured benchmarks. Real-world results vary with CPU, RAM, drivers and in-game options.
Steam Deck & laptop compatibility
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II struggles to run effectively on Steam Deck. Even with low settings, performance is estimated to be under 25 FPS. This may result in a less than ideal gameplay experience.
Achieving a consistent 60 FPS at 1080p will require a powerful gaming laptop with at least an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU. For merely playable framerates of around 30 FPS, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is needed. Laptop GPUs are typically less powerful than desktop GPUs with the same model designation.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II released in May 2024 as Ninja Theory’s Unreal Engine 5 sequel, leaning heavily on Nanite geometry and Lumen lighting for its cinematic presentation. The game is presented in a 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio with black bars on standard displays, and Ninja Theory recommends the High preset for its intended look. The minimum specifications call for a GeForce GTX 1070 or Radeon RX 5700 with 16 GB of RAM.
The recommended specifications target High settings at 1440p and require an RTX 3080, RX 6800 XT or Intel Arc A770 with 16 GB of RAM. An SSD is a hard requirement because Unreal Engine 5 streams large amounts of high-detail geometry, and the install needs around 70 GB. Upscaling via DLSS, FSR and XeSS is available and effectively expected to maintain smooth frame rates at higher resolutions on this demanding engine. Because the title prioritises visual fidelity over a wide range of presets, even capable mid-range systems will lean on upscaling to stay smooth, and the lack of a low texture tier means the minimum GPU and 16 GB of RAM are genuine requirements rather than soft suggestions.
Frequently asked questions
Is an SSD required for Hellblade II?
Yes. An SSD is a hard requirement because the Unreal Engine 5 game streams large amounts of high-detail geometry continuously.
What graphics card do I need for Hellblade II?
The minimum is a GTX 1070 or RX 5700. The recommended tier for High at 1440p is an RTX 3080, RX 6800 XT or Intel Arc A770.
How much RAM does Hellblade II need?
16 GB of RAM is required at both the minimum and recommended levels.