Minecraft Dungeons 2 System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended Specs

Quick answer: the Steam store lists Minecraft Dungeons II as needing Windows 10 64-bit build 1703 or newer, an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G, 8 GB of RAM, a GTX 1050 or RX 560 with 2 GB VRAM, and DirectX 11. The recommended tier asks for an i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600, 16 GB of RAM, and a GTX 1060 or RX 580 with 6 GB VRAM.

There is no Mac version and no Linux version. The PC release is Windows only, sold through Steam and the Microsoft Store, and it launches September 29, 2026 at 08:00 UTC. The numbers below come straight from the store requirements table, with plain reading of what each line actually costs you.

Minimum System Requirements

This is the floor. It boots the game and runs it at reduced settings.

Two lines in that table do more work than they look like they do. The Windows 10 build 1703 floor is the Anniversary Update from 2016, so any Windows 10 install that has taken updates at some point clears it, while an untouched older install does not. The 2 GB VRAM line is the real gate: the GTX 1050 ships in 2 GB and 3 GB versions, and the RX 560 ships in 2 GB and 4 GB, so check the card you actually own rather than the model name.

Official source: Pre-purchase Minecraft Dungeons II on Steam

Recommended System Requirements

This is the tier Mojang Studios and Double Eleven target for a comfortable experience at default settings.

The GPU jump is the meaningful one. Going from 2 GB to 6 GB of VRAM triples the texture headroom, which matters in a game with four players, particle heavy enchantment effects, and an Unreal Engine world streaming in around you. The CPU jump is smaller, an i3-8100 to an i5-8400 is four cores to six, and RAM doubling from 8 GB to 16 GB mostly buys room for the browser, launcher, and voice chat sitting beside the game.

What Each Spec Line Actually Means

• CPU. The i3-8100 is a four core, four thread Coffee Lake chip, and the Ryzen 3 2200G is a four core, four thread APU with integrated Vega graphics. Both are budget parts from 2017 to 2018, which tells you the minimum tier was set for older hardware on purpose. The recommended i5-8400 and Ryzen 5 2600 add two cores each, which is what four player combat wants.
• RAM. 8 GB meets the minimum, and 16 GB is the recommendation. Windows itself plus a launcher plus a browser comfortably eats 3 to 4 GB before the game starts, so treat 8 GB as tight and 16 GB as the realistic floor for long sessions.
• GPU. 2 GB VRAM at minimum, 6 GB recommended. DirectX 11 is required on both tiers, so any card from the last decade with working drivers clears the API check, but VRAM is what decides texture quality in practice.
• DirectX 11. Both tiers ask for DX11 rather than DX12, which usually means the game scales across older GPUs instead of cutting them out.

A desktop with the recommended CPU and GPU but only 8 GB of RAM sits closer to minimum than recommended in real play. If you are prioritizing one upgrade, memory first, then the graphics card.

Pre-launch status of these numbers

The table figures are quoted from the store listing as of September 27, 2026, two days before launch. No independent benchmark of the release build exists yet, so real frame rates per GPU tier, the names of the shipped settings presets, and how The Sift dimension loads are all pending launch verification. Press and community performance claims published before September 29 should be treated as speculation until tested players confirm them. The specs describe what the publisher guarantees will run, not what framerate you will see.

Windows Only: No Mac or Linux Build

The PC release ships for Windows through Steam and the Microsoft Store. No macOS build and no Linux build has been announced, and no compatibility layer is advertised, so Steam Deck and Proton users should treat support as unverified rather than assumed.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is listed as a launch platform, and streaming moves the hardware requirement off your machine and onto Microsoft's servers. That path needs a stable connection rather than a good GPU, which is worth knowing if your PC is below minimum.

Storage, Languages, and Store Details

The Windows download sits at 9.06 GB, matching the Xbox Series X|S build. That is the download figure rather than a listed storage requirement, and the download size guide breaks down all three platform numbers plus how much free space to keep free as a buffer.

Steam lists 17 languages for the PC release. The game is built on Unreal Engine, developed by Mojang Studios with Double Eleven, and published by Xbox Game Studios on Windows and Xbox. Standard edition is $29.99, Deluxe is $49.99, and Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members get it day one.

Official source: Minecraft Dungeons II on minecraft.net

Official source: Minecraft Dungeons II on xbox.com

If you are deciding whether to subscribe or buy, the Game Pass day one guide compares the $29.99 purchase against the subscription, and the editions comparison covers what the $49.99 Deluxe actually adds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my PC run Minecraft Dungeons 2?

If you have Windows 10 64-bit, an i3-8100 or Ryzen 3 2200G, 8 GB RAM, and a GTX 1050 or RX 560 with 2 GB VRAM, it meets the minimum. For default settings at a comfortable framerate, the recommended tier is an i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600 with 16 GB RAM and a GTX 1060 or RX 580 with 6 GB VRAM.

Is there a Mac or Linux version?

No. The PC release is Windows only through Steam and the Microsoft Store. No macOS or Linux build has been announced, and Proton or compatibility layer support is not confirmed.

How much RAM do I actually need?

8 GB satisfies the minimum, while 16 GB is the recommendation and matches how players run the game with launchers and browsers open. If you must choose one upgrade for a co-op heavy playthrough, buy memory first.

Does it require DirectX 12?

No. Both the minimum and recommended tiers list DirectX 11, so older GPUs with current drivers stay supported.

Is the Steam Deck supported?

Not confirmed. The store lists Windows only, so treat Deck support as unverified until a playable build or an official statement exists.

When does the game release?

September 29, 2026 at 08:00 UTC on Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Pre-orders close September 28, 2026.

Related Guides

• Download size on every platform lists the 9.06 GB Windows build alongside the Switch figures and free space advice.
• Game Pass day one explains which tiers get the game on launch day and how that compares to the $29.99 price.
• Crossplay and multiplayer covers the four player party, platform options, and what remains unconfirmed.
• Standard versus Deluxe editions breaks down the $29.99 and $49.99 editions line by line.