PC System Requirements
HALF-LIFE 2
SourceWindows 76500 MB
PC PERFORMANCE BRIEF
HALF-LIFE 2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Half-Life 2 is a landmark sci-fi shooter that made physics feel like part of storytelling, puzzle design, and combat all at once. Even now, City 17's oppressive mood and careful pacing give it an identity newer games still chase.
Half-Life 2 remains remarkable for how naturally it moves between shooting, physics-driven play, and environmental storytelling. The world feels coherent enough that every chapter has its own identity, yet the overall journey never loses momentum. It is a masterclass in guided variety.
Half-Life 2 remains remarkable for how naturally it moves between shooting, physics-driven play, and environmental storytelling. The world feels coherent enough that every chapter has its own identity, yet the overall journey never loses momentum. It is a masterclass in guided variety.
512 MB Minimum RAM
6500 MB Storage
Steam Requirement Tiers
Steam provides a minimum PC requirement tier for this release.
Windows Listing
Official OS listing: Windows 7.
API Support
Official DirectX listing: DirectX 8.1.
System Requirements
Specs sourced from the official Steam store page. Steam provides an official minimum PC requirement tier.
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Minimum System Requirements
Official Steam minimum tier
CPU1.7 Ghz
GPUDirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE)
RAM512 MB RAM
OSWindows 7, Vista, XP
Storage6500 MB available space
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