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Rage 2 Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Engine | Apex Engine |
| Genre | First-Person Shooter, Open World, Vehicular Combat |
| Initial Release | 2019-05-14 |
| Developer | Avalanche Studios, id Software |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Setting | Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland |
| Perspective | First-Person |
| Platforms | PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia |
| Multiplayer | Single-player (with some social components/events) |
| Unique Feature | Combination of id Software's FPS combat with Avalanche Studios' open-world and vehicular expertise; Nanotrite superpowers; Overdrive combat mode; Wingstick. |
Rage 2 System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30-60 FPS or 720p ~30 FPS for older interpretation) – Low Preset, 1080p resolution (or 720p for absolute minimum target).
tune Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS+) – High Preset, 1080p resolution.
1440p
tune High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60-90 FPS) – High Preset, 1440p resolution.
2160p
tune 4K High Settings (Targets 2160p/4K, High settings, ~60 FPS) – High Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution (internal resolution scaler may be used to maintain 60FPS).
Rage 2 Laptop Recommendations
memory Intel Core i7-12700H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 140W
storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $1349
Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H (Score: 900)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
memory Intel Core i9-13900H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
US $999
Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-13900H (Score: 1058)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
memory Intel Core i9-12900H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 150W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-12900H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1299
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (Score: 880)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Score: 7448) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1699
Model: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1615
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
memory Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 45W
storage 16GB DDR5-5600MHz (Dual-Channel)
US $1300
Model: MSI Cyborg 15 (RTX 5050 & Intel 7)
memory CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (Score: 1286)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (Score: 9000) @ 45W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz (Dual-Channel)
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 115W
storage 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
US $1689
Model: HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor (Score: 2225)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (Score: 9000) @ 115W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA / FHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 (64-Bit versions), Windows 11 (64-Bit)
A 64-bit version of Windows 7, 8.1, 10, or 11 is required. For optimal compatibility and performance, Windows 10 or 11 (latest updates) is recommended.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 11
Requires a graphics card compatible with DirectX 11. Rage 2 does not support ray tracing.
- save_altStorage Note: 50 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
An SSD (Solid State Drive) is recommended for faster loading times. Ensure at least 50 GB of free disk space. This requirement may change with updates, though unlikely for an older title.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: The game features an internal resolution scaling option. It does not natively support advanced upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, or Intel XeSS through official patches.
Key Settings: Texture Detail, Shadow Quality, Geometric Details, Anti-Aliasing, Anisotropic Filtering, SSR (Screen Space Reflections), and FOV significantly impact performance. The internal resolution scaler can be used to improve framerates.
Rage 2 Other Features & Info
- labelStory and Setting
Set 30 years after an asteroid decimated 80% of Earth's population, RAGE 2 thrusts players into a dystopian wasteland as Walker, the last Ranger of Vineland. After Vineland is destroyed by the tyrannical Authority, led by General Martin Cross, Walker embarks on a quest for justice and freedom. This involves uniting three key figures—Loosum Hagar, John Marshall, and Dr. Anton Kvasir—to execute 'Project Dagger,' a plan to defeat General Cross and dismantle The Authority. The world is a chaotic mix of deserts, wetlands, and jungles, populated by savage gangs (like Goon Squad, Immortal Shrouded, River Hogs), mutants, and Authority forces.
- labelOpen World & Exploration
RAGE 2 features a vast and varied open world, explorable by a range of wasteland vehicles. The map includes diverse biomes such as the Sekreto Wetlands, Torn Plains, The Wilds, Dune Sea, Broken Tract, and Twisting Canyons. Activities include discovering Arks (which unlock Nanotrite abilities and weapons), clearing out bandit dens, destroying Authority sentries, participating in Mutant Bash TV, hunting down convoys, and finding collectibles like Data Pads and Storage Containers. Players can fast travel to discovered locations.
- labelNanotrite Abilities & Overdrive
Walker can unlock and upgrade a suite of powerful Nanotrite abilities found in Arks. These include: Slam (ground pound), Shatter (force push), Vortex (singularity grenade), Barrier (deployable energy shield), Rush (sprint boost), Grav-Jump (double jump), Defibrillation (self-revive), Focus (highlights enemies/items), and Constitution (passive health regen). Chaining kills and collecting Feltrite charges the Overdrive meter, which, when activated, supercharges Walker's weapons and abilities, regenerates health, and increases damage output for a short period.
- labelVehicular Combat & Customization
Vehicular combat is a core component. Players primarily use the Phoenix, an upgradable assault vehicle equipped with weapons like miniguns and rockets. Other driveable vehicles include the Icarus gyrocopter for flight, the Raptor motorcycle, and various faction vehicles like the Booma (Goon Squad monster truck) or ChazCar. Vehicles can be found throughout the wasteland or summoned. The Phoenix can be customized with different weapons and defensive upgrades.
- labelGame Editions & DLC
RAGE 2 was released with a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition included the 'Rise of the Ghosts' expansion, the DOOM BFG 9000 weapon, Wasteland Wizard Cheat Codes, a Progress Booster, and a Battle Standard. A Collector's Edition was also available with physical items like a Ruckus the Crusher talking head. Two major paid DLC expansions were released: 'Rise of the Ghosts' (new story, new region - Overgrown City, Feltrite Laser Launcher weapon, Void Nanotrite ability, new Ghost faction) and 'TerrorMania' (new twisted location - Deadlands, Army of the Dead enemies, Sword of Transitus weapon).
- labelWeapons and Combat
Features a diverse arsenal of upgradable weapons, many with alternate firing modes. Iconic weapons include the Wingstick (returning boomerang-like blade), Sidewinder Pistol, Ranger Assault Rifle, Combat Shotgun, Smart Rocket Launcher, Grav-Dart Launcher (launches enemies), Firestorm Revolver (ignitable rounds), Hyper-Cannon (railgun), and Pulse Cannon. The BFG 9000 from DOOM was available as a bonus. Combat is fast-paced, emphasizing aggressive play with Nanotrite abilities and weapon combos.
- labelFactions
The wasteland is inhabited by various hostile factions Walker must contend with: The Authority (technologically advanced primary antagonists led by General Cross), Goon Squad (punk-rock-inspired raiders), Immortal Shrouded (stealthy, technologically adept cultists), River Hogs (swamp-dwelling brutes), and Abadon Mutants. Each faction has unique enemy types and combat styles.
- labelMultiplayer/Social Component
RAGE 2 is primarily a single-player experience and does not feature traditional co-op or competitive multiplayer modes. However, it included a 'social component' with post-launch support in the form of community challenges, world events, and leaderboards, encouraging player engagement without direct multiplayer interaction.
Rage 2 Frequently Asked Questions
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help_outline When was Rage 2 released?Rage 2 was released on May 14, 2019.
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help_outline Who developed Rage 2?Rage 2 was co-developed by Avalanche Studios (known for open-world games like Mad Max and Just Cause) and id Software (creators of DOOM and the original Rage).
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help_outline What is the story of Rage 2 about?Players control Walker, the last Ranger, in a post-apocalyptic wasteland fighting against the tyrannical Authority led by General Cross, as well as various gangs and mutants. The goal is to gather allies and execute Project Dagger to stop The Authority.
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help_outline What are Nanotrite abilities?Nanotrite abilities are powerful, upgradable superpowers that Walker can unlock from Arks. They include offensive skills like Slam and Shatter, defensive ones like Barrier, and utility powers like Grav-Jump and Dash. Activating Overdrive supercharges these abilities and weapons.
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help_outline Is Rage 2 an open-world game?Yes, Rage 2 features a large, seamless open world with diverse biomes, which players can traverse using a variety of vehicles. The world is filled with activities, enemy encampments, and locations to discover.
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help_outline Does Rage 2 have multiplayer?No, Rage 2 is a single-player game. It did feature some online social components like community challenges and events post-launch but no direct co-op or competitive multiplayer.
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help_outline What kind of vehicles are in Rage 2?Players can drive a wide range of wasteland vehicles, including the upgradable Phoenix (main player vehicle), motorcycles (Raptor), gyrocopters (Icarus), monster trucks, and various faction-specific buggies and combat vehicles. If you see it, you can generally drive it.
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help_outline Are there DLCs for Rage 2?Yes, two major expansions were released: 'Rise of the Ghosts' and 'TerrorMania,' both adding new story content, regions, enemies, weapons, and abilities.