DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 PC Hardware Guide
Official requirements explained
The official minimum for DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 lists an Intel Core i5-3570 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 processor, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1030 or AMD Radeon HD 7770 graphics card, and 4GB of RAM. In our tier system, the minimum CPU sits around older Core i5 chips and entry-level AMD FX-8350 territory, while the GPU sits at integrated or very old entry-level graphics.
The recommended level is an AMD Ryzen 3 3100 or Intel Core i5-6400 processor, with an Nvidia GeForce 750 Ti, AMD Radeon HD 7850, or Intel Arc A380 graphics card, again with 4GB of RAM. The recommended CPU is roughly an older entry-to-mid-range chip like the i5-6400, and the GPU is a step above integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics. The gap between the two levels is modest. The recommended tier mainly moves you up a notch on both the GPU and CPU for steadier results.
The publisher does not list a storage size or require an SSD, so we cannot give a definitive install size. The 4GB RAM figure is also tight for current systems, so 16GB is a more comfortable target in practice. If your PC meets the recommended tier, the hardware bar is fairly low, but leaving some headroom will make long sessions more stable.
Recommended builds for three budgets
The entry build suits players who want to play on a tighter budget or with an existing machine. It pairs an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 4GB with an AMD Ryzen 3 3100 and 16GB of RAM. That combination sits comfortably above the official recommended tier and should run the game smoothly at standard settings, which makes it a good fit if you care more about the story and missions than maximum visual quality.
The mainstream build is the best value for most players. It uses an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, an AMD Ryzen 5 3600, and 16GB of RAM. The 8GB of VRAM gives room at moderate resolutions and with most quality options enabled, and the Ryzen 5 3600 has enough threads to handle busy scenes with many characters and effects.
The high build is for players who want higher resolutions, more graphics options enabled, or who stream while playing. It uses an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and 16GB of RAM, which is the minimum we list for this tier. You can turn on heavier effects here without worrying that the hardware will hold you back, and 32GB is a sensible upgrade if you run many other programs alongside the game.
Graphics settings with the biggest impact
In large, crowded action games like this one, shadows, volumetric lighting and smoke, and the density of characters and crowds usually cost the most. Shadows and volumetric effects are expensive to compute, so if your graphics card is not especially strong, dropping them to medium is a good first step. View distance also matters a lot, because far-off objects multiply the amount of work the GPU has to do.
If your card supports ray tracing, turn it off first. The visual gain is limited for most players compared with the performance cost. For anti-aliasing, if edges shimmer noticeably, a temporal method usually gives the best balance between clarity and speed.
DLSS, FSR and XeSS are general upscaling technologies. They render at a lower internal resolution and reconstruct a sharper image at your display's resolution. If your GPU supports one of them, enabling it often buys extra smoothness with only a small loss in image quality. Compare the result on screen before deciding which mode to keep.
Laptops and handheld PCs
Laptop graphics chips often share names with desktop cards, such as an RTX 3050 or RTX 4060, but mobile versions run at lower power limits and are cooled less well, so they perform noticeably below their desktop counterparts. When evaluating a laptop, check its GPU power rating and cooling design rather than relying on the model name alone. While gaming, set the power mode to maximum performance and use the manufacturer's power adapter.
We do not have verification data for this game on handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck or ROG Ally, so we cannot give a rating for those platforms. In general, these devices have limited graphics power and battery capacity. Lower the resolution and quality settings, use upscaling where available, and keep an eye on battery life and fan noise.
Storage and memory
Aim for at least 16GB of RAM. The official listing says 4GB, but modern operating systems and background software use a lot of memory, so 16GB keeps the game running more reliably. If your motherboard supports it, install memory in dual-channel mode, for example as a matched pair of 8GB sticks, which helps with memory bandwidth for both the CPU and integrated graphics.
For storage, the official requirements do not call for an SSD or list an install size. That said, installing the game on an SSD noticeably shortens load times and the waits between areas, so it is worth doing if you can. A traditional hard drive will still run the game, just with slower loading.
Finally, keep plenty of free space for the game and system updates. Patch files and the temporary space needed to install them often end up larger than expected, so leave a healthy margin of tens of gigabytes to avoid failed updates.