Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 869 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 916 fps | 745 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 807 fps | 656 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 982 fps | 785 fps | 638 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 927 fps | 742 fps | 603 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 845 fps | 676 fps | 550 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 955 fps | 764 fps | 611 fps | 496 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 818 fps | 655 fps | 524 fps | 425 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 593 fps | 475 fps | 380 fps | 308 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 931 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 878 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 824 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 802 fps | 651 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 859 fps | 687 fps | 558 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 946 fps | 757 fps | 605 fps | 492 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 920 fps | 736 fps | 589 fps | 479 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 869 fps | 695 fps | 556 fps | 452 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 793 fps | 634 fps | 507 fps | 412 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 716 fps | 573 fps | 458 fps | 372 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 614 fps | 491 fps | 393 fps | 319 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 445 fps | 356 fps | 285 fps | 231 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 916 fps | 733 fps | 596 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 851 fps | 681 fps | 553 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 955 fps | 764 fps | 611 fps | 496 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 900 fps | 720 fps | 576 fps | 468 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 845 fps | 676 fps | 541 fps | 440 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 668 fps | 535 fps | 428 fps | 347 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 573 fps | 458 fps | 367 fps | 298 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 505 fps | 404 fps | 323 fps | 262 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 491 fps | 393 fps | 314 fps | 255 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 464 fps | 371 fps | 297 fps | 241 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 423 fps | 338 fps | 271 fps | 220 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 382 fps | 305 fps | 244 fps | 199 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 327 fps | 262 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 237 fps | 190 fps | 152 fps | 123 fps |
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About
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 (2014) is an action-adventure game that continues the reimagined Lords of Shadow saga with a darker, more cinematic approach to the classic franchise. Developed by MercurySteam, this 35th Castlevania installment splits its story between medieval and modern settings, delivering intense combat encounters and exploration across both time periods. The game emphasizes melee-focused action gameplay with supernatural abilities, making it a notable departure from traditional Castlevania titles.
Performance-wise, Lords of Shadow 2 is relatively accessible by modern standards, requiring just 2 GB of RAM at minimum. You can expect solid 60+ FPS on mid-range GPUs like the GTX 1060 or RX 580 at 1080p with high graphics settings, while older or budget cards can still achieve playable performance by adjusting graphics options down. The game scales reasonably well across different hardware tiers, so benchmarking reveals that even entry-level GPUs can handle decent frame rates at lower settings.
With a 73/100 rating, Lords of Shadow 2 delivers an engaging action-adventure experience for fans of the genre, though it received mixed critical reception. If you enjoy cinematic combat and supernatural storytelling, it's worth trying, especially since it runs smoothly on modest hardware.
Performance profile
Released in February 2014, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
Dracula (Gabriel) awakens many years after the events of the previous Lords of Shadow title. He has been warned by Zobek of the return of Satan and sets out to regain his powers so that he may face Satan once again. The key to him regaining his power lies in his castle. However, the famed Belmont clan and his son Alucard seek his ultimate destruction.
