Space Engineers 2: PC requirements and the PC you need
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About Space Engineers 2
Space Engineers 2 is a PC game. It came out on 27 Jan 2025.
What Space Engineers 2 needs
In plain words: to play at all it needs a decent mid-range graphics card, and to play it well the makers suggest a strong modern graphics card, with 16GB of memory.
| Part | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics card | 4TFlop GPU / Radeon RX 5600 XT / Geforce 1660 Super | 12TFlop GPU / Radeon RX 6800 / Geforce 2080 Ti / 3080 |
| Processor | 4core 3GHz CPU / AMD Ryzen 5 2400G / Intel Core i3-10100F | 8core 3.6GHz CPU / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel i7 9700k |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 40 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
From the Steam store page, checked 6 November 2026. The makers sometimes change these; their page is always right.
Will my computer play Space Engineers 2?
On most computers we find the graphics card for you. Add your processor and memory, and we will tell you if it plays, and what to upgrade if not.
A low-spec PC or a high-spec PC?
For this game the gap between the minimum and the recommended spec is big, so a better PC makes a very noticeable difference.
On a PC that only just meets the minimum, the game will start and play, but on low settings: simpler shadows and textures, shorter view distances and fewer frames each second, so fast moments can feel less smooth. A 1080p screen is the sensible match.
On a PC that meets or beats the recommended spec, you can turn the settings up: sharper textures, proper shadows and lighting, more detail in the distance, and a smoother picture. A stronger PC also lets you use a sharper 1440p or high-refresh screen.
Our PCs that meet the recommended spec
These should play Space Engineers 2 well. Cheapest first.
New build1440p gaming
Sandbox Serious Gamer 1 gaming PC
Ryzen 7 5700X + Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
Built for 1440p screens: Warzone, Fortnite, GTA V and Valorant at high settings, and new games like Cyberpunk 2077 play well.
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 5700X
- Graphics
- Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
- Memory
- 32GB DDR4
- Storage
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home installed (Pro available)
£1,918.15
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets recommended
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets recommended
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets recommended
- Marvel Rivals Meets recommended
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Pre-order1440p gaming
Sandbox Serious Gamer 4 gaming PC
Ryzen 5 7500F + GeForce RTX 5070 12GB
Built for 1440p screens: Warzone, Fortnite, GTA V and Valorant at high settings, and new games like Cyberpunk 2077 play well.
- Processor
- Ryzen 5 7500F
- Graphics
- GeForce RTX 5070 12GB
- Memory
- 16GB DDR5 5600MHz
- Storage
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home installed (Pro available)
£1,949.11
Pre-order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets recommended
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets recommended
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets recommended
- Marvel Rivals Meets recommended
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
New build1440p gaming
Sandbox Serious Gamer 13 gaming PC
Ryzen 7 8700G + Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
Built for 1440p screens: Warzone, Fortnite, GTA V and Valorant at high settings, and new games like Cyberpunk 2077 play well.
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 8700G
- Graphics
- Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
- Memory
- 32GB DDR5 5600MHz
- Storage
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home installed (Pro available)
£2,085.53
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets recommended
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets recommended
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets recommended
- Marvel Rivals Meets recommended
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Pre-order1440p gaming
Sandbox Serious Gamer 25 gaming PC
Ryzen 5 9600X + Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
Built for 1440p screens: Warzone, Fortnite, GTA V and Valorant at high settings, and new games like Cyberpunk 2077 play well.
- Processor
- Ryzen 5 9600X
- Graphics
- Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
- Memory
- 32GB DDR5 5600MHz
- Storage
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home installed
£2,085.74
Pre-order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets recommended
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets recommended
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets recommended
- Marvel Rivals Meets recommended
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
New build1440p gaming
Sandbox Serious Gamer 21 gaming PC
Ryzen 7 7700X + Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
Built for 1440p screens: Warzone, Fortnite, GTA V and Valorant at high settings, and new games like Cyberpunk 2077 play well.
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 7700X
- Graphics
- Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
- Memory
- 32GB DDR5 5600MHz
- Storage
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home installed (Pro available)
£2,114.08
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets recommended
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets recommended
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets recommended
- Marvel Rivals Meets recommended
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
New build1440p gaming
Sandbox Serious Gamer 17 gaming PC
Core Ultra 5 250K Plus + Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
Built for 1440p screens: Warzone, Fortnite, GTA V and Valorant at high settings, and new games like Cyberpunk 2077 play well.
- Processor
- Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Graphics
- Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
- Memory
- 32GB DDR5
- Storage
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home installed (Pro available)
£2,139.24
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets recommended
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets recommended
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets recommended
- Marvel Rivals Meets recommended
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Cheaper PCs that meet the minimum
Refurbished1080p gaming
Sandbox Typhoon 1080X Pro refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1080
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Graphics
- GTX 1080
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 256GB SSD + 4TB hard drive
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£769
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets recommended
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets recommended
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets minimum
- Marvel Rivals Meets recommended
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Refurbished1080p gaming
Sandbox Typhoon RTX 2070 refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 5500 + RTX 2070
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Graphics
- RTX 2070
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 256GB SSD + 1TB hard drive
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£819
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets recommended
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets recommended
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets minimum
- Marvel Rivals Meets recommended
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Refurbished1080p gaming
Sandbox Frost RX 6600 refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 5500 + RX 6600
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Graphics
- Radeon RX 6600
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 500GB SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£869
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets recommended
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets recommended
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets minimum
- Marvel Rivals Meets recommended
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Questions about Space Engineers 2 on PC
What graphics card do I need for Space Engineers 2?
The makers say the minimum is 4TFlop GPU / Radeon RX 5600 XT / Geforce 1660 Super, and they recommend 12TFlop GPU / Radeon RX 6800 / Geforce 2080 Ti / 3080. In plain words: a strong modern graphics card for a good experience.
How much memory (RAM) does Space Engineers 2 need?
At least 16GB, and 16GB is recommended. 16GB is the sensible amount for a gaming PC today.
Can a gaming PC from Sandbox Computers run Space Engineers 2?
Yes. 60 of our PCs meet the recommended spec, from £1,918.15. They are built and tested in Worcester.
How we match: we compare the graphics card and the memory in each PC with the makers' spec, because those decide most of how a game runs. For very new or demanding games, ask us and we will check the processor too. More help: graphics cards explained, how much RAM, which screen.