Where to Buy REMNANT II
REMNANT II Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
| Genre | Action RPG, Third-Person Shooter, Soulslike, Co-op |
| Initial Release | 2023-07-25 |
| Developer | Gunfire Games |
| Publisher | Arc Games (formerly Gearbox Publishing) |
| Setting | Post-Apocalyptic Earth & Multiple Interdimensional Worlds |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Platforms | PC (Windows - Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S |
| Multiplayer | Up to 3-Player Online Co-op (Crossplay supported) |
| Unique Feature | Procedurally generated worlds and dungeons for high replayability, deep Archetype system with dual-classing, challenging Soulslike combat, extensive weapon crafting with mods and mutators, 3-player co-op. |
REMNANT II System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low/Medium settings, ~30-60 FPS with Upscaling) – Low/Medium Preset, 1080p resolution with DLSS/FSR/XeSS Performance/Balanced.
tune Recommended (Targets 1080p, Medium/High settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling Quality/Balanced) – Medium/High Preset, 1080p resolution with DLSS/FSR/XeSS Quality or Balanced.
1440p
tune High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60 FPS with DLSS/FSR Quality + potentially Frame Gen) – High Preset, 1440p resolution with DLSS/FSR Quality. Frame Generation (DLSS 3/FSR 3) highly recommended if available/supported by GPU.
2160p
tune Ultra (Targets 2160p/4K, Medium/High settings, ~60 FPS with DLSS/FSR Performance + Frame Gen) – Medium/High Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution using DLSS/FSR Performance + Frame Generation.
REMNANT II Laptop Recommendations
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/Medium Preset, 1080p resolution with DLSS/FSR/XeSS Performance/Balanced.).
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/Medium Preset, 1080p resolution with DLSS/FSR/XeSS Performance/Balanced.).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 140W
storage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
US $799
Model: HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7)
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS (Score: 1656)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Score: 9842) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p resolution with DLSS/FSR/XeSS Performance/Balanced.).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 105W
storage 16GB DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
US $1699
Model: ASUS TUF Gaming A16 with RTX 4050
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS (Score: 1656)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Score: 9842) @ 105W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1200
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p resolution with DLSS/FSR/XeSS Performance/Balanced.).
memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Arrow Lake-H)
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 75W
storage 64GB LPDDR5x-8533MT/s (LPCAMM2)
US $3599
Model: Lenovo Thinkpad T1G Gen 8 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9)
memory CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Arrow Lake-H) (Score: 1497)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (Score: 12000) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 64GB LPDDR5x-8533MT/s (LPCAMM2)
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 3200 x 2000 (3.2K)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p resolution with DLSS/FSR/XeSS Performance/Balanced.).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
storage Up to 64GB DDR5
US $2799
Model: Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (Score: 2078)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Score: 12500)
storage RAM: Up to 64GB DDR5
save Storage: 4000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p resolution with DLSS/FSR/XeSS Performance/Balanced.).
memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 95W
storage 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
US $2847
Model: LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
memory CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads (Score: 1497)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU (Score: 13148) @ 95W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 pixels
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p resolution with DLSS/FSR/XeSS Performance/Balanced.).
memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
storage 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
US $1690
Model: HP OMEN Ultra Slim 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9)
memory CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Score: 1497)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (Score: 13500)
storage RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p resolution with DLSS/FSR/XeSS Performance/Balanced.).
memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
developer_board GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop Laptop GPU 115W
storage 64GB DDR5-6400MHz (Single-Channel)
US $2200
Model: XMG Fusion 16 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9)
memory CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (Score: 1497)
developer_board GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop Laptop GPU (Score: 13756) @ 115W TGP
storage RAM: 64GB DDR5-6400MHz (Single-Channel)
save Storage: 4000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2880 x 1800 (3K)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p resolution with DLSS/FSR/XeSS Performance/Balanced.).
memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 140W
storage 32GB
US $2550
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
memory CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (Score: 1497)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (Score: 13756) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p resolution with DLSS/FSR/XeSS Performance/Balanced.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 (64-bit, latest update) or Windows 11 (64-bit, latest update)
A 64-bit version of Windows 10 (latest updates) or Windows 11 (latest update) is required. Windows 11 is generally recommended for newer UE5 titles for features like DirectStorage and optimal CPU scheduling.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12
DirectX 12 is required. Remnant II is an Unreal Engine 5 title, which leverages DX12 features. Ray tracing is not a primary feature of the game; performance is demanding even without it.
- save_altStorage Note: 80 GB available space (SSD Highly Recommended, NVMe for best experience)
An SSD (preferably NVMe) with at least 80 GB of free space is strongly recommended for optimal performance, significantly faster loading times, and smoother asset streaming. Requirement may increase with DLCs/updates.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (Super Resolution, Frame Generation - DLSS 3.7 as of April 2024), AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR 2.2 at launch, FSR 3.0 with Frame Generation supported as of April 2024), and Intel XeSS (1.1 at launch, 1.3 as of April 2024). The game was designed with upscaling in mind; using these technologies is essential for achieving target framerates, especially at resolutions above 1080p or with higher graphics settings.
Key Settings: Overall Graphics Quality (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), Shadow Quality, Post Processing, Foliage Quality, View Distance, and Effects Quality significantly impact performance. Native resolution rendering is extremely demanding; upscaling is key.
REMNANT II: Post-Launch Content / DLC
REMNANT II has a DLC Bundle featuring three major expansions:
1. 'The Awakened King' (released November 2023): New storyline in Losomn focusing on the One True King, new Archetype (The Ritualist), new dungeons, bosses, items, and weapons.
2. 'The Forgotten Kingdom' (released April 2024): New storyline in Yaesha exploring a lost tribe and a vengeful stone spirit Lydusa, new Archetype (The Invoker), new dungeons, bosses, items, and weapons.
3. 'The Dark Horizon' (released September 2024): New storyline in N'Erud, new Archetype (The Warden), new dungeons, bosses, items, weapons, and a new Glider Traversal System for N'Erud.
REMNANT II: Game Editions
Released in several editions: Standard Edition (base game). Deluxe Edition (included three armor sets: Elder, Radiant, Void). Ultimate Edition (included Deluxe Edition content, Survival Pack with consumables, and early access to 'The Awakened King,' 'The Forgotten Kingdom,' and 'The Dark Horizon' DLCs, which form the DLC Bundle).
REMNANT II: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Crossplay functionality was added to REMNANT II in February 2024, allowing players on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S to team up. Linking an Epic Games account is required for console players to enable crossplay.
REMNANT II Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The core gameplay is designed for up to 3-player online co-operative PvE. Players can join friends or use matchmaking to tackle the campaign, explore worlds, and fight bosses together. The game's difficulty scales with the number of players. Loot is instanced per player.
- labelUser Interface
Features a clear UI displaying health, stamina, mod power, skill cooldowns, ammo, and equipped items. Inventory management involves weapons, armor, mods, mutators, rings, amulets, and consumables. A minimap aids navigation through the procedurally generated environments.
- labelSound and Music
Atmospheric sound design enhances the distinct feel of each world and the impact of combat. The musical score adapts to gameplay, building intensity during boss fights and creating an eerie ambience during exploration.
- labelGraphics and Visuals
Developed using Unreal Engine 4 (despite some early UE5 speculation), REMNANT II features detailed environments with distinct visual themes for each world, impressive enemy and boss designs, and a dark, gritty art style consistent with its post-apocalyptic and cosmic horror themes.
- labelAccessibility Features
Includes options such as subtitles (though initially not highly customizable, patches may have improved), separate volume controls for voice, SFX, and music, remappable keybindings, gamepad support with auto-snap to enemies, adjustable video effects, and sensitivity customization for aiming, mouse, and camera (including X/Y inversion). An option to auto-equip picked-up items is also available.
- labelStory and Setting
Set approximately 20 years after Remnant: From the Ashes, humanity continues its desperate fight for survival against The Root, an interdimensional invasive entity. Players take on the role of 'The Traveler,' who, alongside allies like Clementine and the enigmatic Keeper, ventures through a series of procedurally generated worlds connected by the Labyrinth. The goal is to find a way to stop The Root at its source and prevent the destruction of all reality, culminating in a confrontation with a being known as Annihilation.
- labelWorlds and Procedural Generation
REMNANT II features multiple distinct worlds (biomes) such as the overgrown jungles of Yaesha, the corrupted medieval-esque realm of Losomn, the dying sci-fi world of N'Erud, the foundational Labyrinth, and the blighted Root Earth. Each world has its own unique enemies, bosses, storylines, dungeons, and loot. Dungeons, areas, enemy placements, and even some quest lines and boss encounters are dynamically generated, ensuring high replayability and varied experiences across playthroughs.
- labelArchetype System (Classes)
Features an expanded Archetype system where players choose a starting class and can unlock and equip a secondary Archetype later, allowing for hybrid builds. Each Archetype has a unique Prime Perk (core identity), Damage Perk, Team Perk, Utility Perk, Relic Perk, and three distinct active Skills (only one can be slotted at a time). Archetypes level up to enhance their perks. Examples include: Challenger (tank/melee), Handler (dog companion/support), Hunter (ranged/weakspot), Gunslinger (firearms/ammo), Medic (healing/support), Alchemist (buffs/ailments), Summoner (minions), Engineer (turrets/heavy weapons), Explorer (loot/mobility), Invader (deception/damage), Archon (secret, mod-focused), and DLC Archetypes like Ritualist, Invoker, and The Warden.
- labelTop 5 Weapons/Tools (Subjective/Iconic)
- 1. Chicago Typewriter (Long Gun): A fan-favorite automatic weapon known for its high rate of fire and large magazine. 2. Enigma (Handgun): Fires electrical tendrils that chain between enemies, excellent for crowd control. 3. Nightfall (Long Gun - Boss Weapon): A powerful rifle that can enter a high-damage 'Dreadwalker' mode. 4. Weapon Mods (e.g., Hot Shot, Healing Shot): Equippable abilities that grant special attacks or utility to weapons. 5. Relics (e.g., Dragon Heart): Primary healing items with various effects determined by equipped Relic Fragments.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. Deep Archetype System & Dual Classing: Players choose a starting Archetype and can later equip a second one, allowing for extensive build customization by combining unique perks, skills, and traits from two classes. 2. Procedurally Generated Worlds & Dungeons: Ensures high replayability, as each campaign playthrough or Adventure Mode roll features different layouts, enemy placements, available side dungeons, events, and even some boss encounters within the same world. 3. Challenging Co-op Boss Battles: Signature difficult boss fights requiring teamwork, pattern recognition, and optimized character builds to overcome, forming the core of the game's Soulslike challenge.
REMNANT II Frequently Asked Questions
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help_outline When was REMNANT II released?REMNANT II was released on July 25, 2023, for PC (Windows), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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help_outline What kind of game is REMNANT II?REMNANT II is a third-person action RPG shooter with Soulslike elements, focusing on challenging combat, deep character customization through the Archetype system, and procedurally generated worlds. It can be played solo or in up to 3-player co-op.
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help_outline Is REMNANT II a direct sequel to Remnant: From the Ashes?Yes, it is a direct sequel set some years after the events of the first game and its DLCs, continuing the story of humanity's fight against The Root.
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help_outline What are Archetypes in REMNANT II?Archetypes are character classes that provide unique skills, perks, and traits. Players choose a starting Archetype and can later unlock and equip a secondary Archetype to create hybrid builds. Examples include Handler (dog companion), Challenger (tank/melee), Hunter (ranged DPS), Medic (healing), and many more unlockable ones.
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help_outline How does procedural generation work in REMNANT II?The game dynamically generates world layouts, dungeons, enemy placements, questlines, events, and even some boss encounters. This ensures that each playthrough and Adventure Mode roll offers a different experience, enhancing replayability.
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help_outline Does REMNANT II have multiplayer and crossplay?Yes, REMNANT II supports up to 3-player online co-op. Crossplay between PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S was added via a post-launch update (requires linking an Epic Games account for console players).
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help_outline What kind of DLC is available for REMNANT II?REMNANT II has a DLC bundle featuring three major expansions: 'The Awakened King,' 'The Forgotten Kingdom,' and 'The Dark Horizon.' Each DLC adds new storylines, worlds/areas, Archetypes, enemies, bosses, weapons, and items.
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help_outline Is REMNANT II a Soulslike game?Yes, it incorporates many Soulslike elements, including challenging combat, formidable boss battles that require learning attack patterns, a healing/checkpoint system (World Stones), and a penalty upon death (though typically less severe than some traditional Souls games).