Minecraft Dungeons II System Requirements: PC Minimum, Recommended, File Size
Official PC minimum and recommended requirements, download sizes on every platform, supported languages, and the Microsoft Account requirement.
FAQ
Can my PC run Minecraft Dungeons II?
How big is the Minecraft Dungeons II download?
Do I need a Microsoft Account to play on Steam?
Official PC requirements
These are the official minimum and recommended specs from the Steam store page, checked at launch:
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit (1703 or newer) | Windows 10 64-bit (1703 or newer) |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G | Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 560, 2 GB VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580, 6 GB VRAM |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
DirectX 11 across the board means even older gaming PCs and many laptops are fine. The GPU is the usual gate: any card from roughly 2017 onward that clears 2 GB of VRAM meets the floor.
Download sizes on every platform
Launch-day size listings, so you can clear space before installing:
- Windows / Xbox: about 9.06 GB
- PS5: about 7 GB
- Switch 2: about 5 GB
- Switch: about 3.9 GB
Sizes will grow with patches and seasonal content, as with the original game. Keep a few GB spare on top of the base number.
The Microsoft Account requirement
One detail that surprises Steam buyers: the store page lists a Microsoft Account as a requirement, with support for linking it to your Steam account. This is normal for Xbox Game Studios titles. Your Microsoft Account is also what carries Game Pass entitlement if you play through PC Game Pass.
Languages
The game ships with 17 supported languages, including full audio in English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese-Brazil, Spanish (LatAm), Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Swedish — and interface-only support for Italian, Dutch, Korean, Polish, Russian, Turkish and Ukrainian.
Quick buying and setup notes
- The game is on Steam, the Microsoft/Xbox app, PS5, Switch and Switch 2 — the editions and price guide breaks down what each version includes.
- Game Pass subscribers on PC do not need to buy the Standard Edition separately; day-one inclusion was confirmed by Xbox Wire before launch.
- If the game runs but stutters in night-time areas, lower shadow and lighting quality first — the upgraded dynamic lighting is the most demanding system in the game, as covered in the beginner guide.
- Controller note: Steam lists partial controller support, so keyboard-and-mouse or an Xbox controller are the safest inputs.
Where to go next
- Running fine? The beginner guide gets you into the first hours.
- Curious what you just installed? Start with what Minecraft Dungeons II is.
- Playing on a handheld or living-room PC? The co-op and crossplay guide covers mixed local-and-online parties.
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