Planet Zoo 2 system requirements: can your PC run it?
The full spec sheet, what each line means, and how to check your own machine in 30 seconds.
An RTX 2060, 16 GB of RAM and a 40 GB install. Here is what each line actually means.
Official requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | RTX 2060 (6GB) / RX 5600XT (6GB) / Arc A750 (8GB) | RTX 3070 (8GB) / RX 6700XT (12GB) / Arc A770 (16GB) |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Storage | 40 GB (SSD recommended) | 40 GB (SSD required) |
Source: the Steam store listing, checked 2026-10-21. The game released on October 13, 2026 at $49.99 and requires 64-bit Windows.
Reading the specs properly
The GPU floor is high for the genre
Management sims usually run on anything. Planet Zoo 2 asks for an RTX 2060 / RX 5600XT / Arc A750 at minimum, which reflects the new animal simulation — fur, flight and swimming — rather than the building tools.
16 GB in both tiers
There is no 8 GB option. If your machine has 8 GB, budget for a RAM upgrade before the game.
DirectX 12 only
This is not a DX11 title, so very old GPUs are excluded entirely.
40 GB, SSD effectively required
The recommended tier says "SSD Required". Treat 40 GB as the install size before Workshop content and saves.
Will it run? A 30-second check
- Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc, open Performance, click GPU.
- Compare the GPU name with the minimum list, then check Dedicated GPU memory (6 GB+).
- Click Memory and confirm 16 GB total.
- Check free space on the games drive — 40 GB minimum, 60 GB comfortable.
If you are below spec
RAM is the cheapest fix if you have 8 GB. Laptop GPUs cannot be upgraded, so a below-spec laptop means a new machine — see the laptop guide.