Shadow Warrior 2
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 846 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 967 fps | 786 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 868 fps | 705 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 818 fps | 665 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 961 fps | 769 fps | 624 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 949 fps | 759 fps | 607 fps | 494 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 814 fps | 651 fps | 521 fps | 423 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 717 fps | 573 fps | 459 fps | 373 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 697 fps | 558 fps | 446 fps | 363 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 659 fps | 527 fps | 421 fps | 342 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 600 fps | 480 fps | 384 fps | 312 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 542 fps | 434 fps | 347 fps | 282 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 465 fps | 372 fps | 298 fps | 242 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 337 fps | 270 fps | 216 fps | 175 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 976 fps | 781 fps | 635 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 907 fps | 725 fps | 589 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 814 fps | 651 fps | 529 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 959 fps | 767 fps | 614 fps | 499 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 901 fps | 721 fps | 576 fps | 468 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 712 fps | 569 fps | 456 fps | 370 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 610 fps | 488 fps | 390 fps | 317 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 538 fps | 430 fps | 344 fps | 280 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 523 fps | 418 fps | 335 fps | 272 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 494 fps | 395 fps | 316 fps | 257 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 450 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 407 fps | 325 fps | 260 fps | 212 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 349 fps | 279 fps | 223 fps | 181 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 253 fps | 202 fps | 162 fps | 131 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 651 fps | 521 fps | 417 fps | 338 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 604 fps | 483 fps | 387 fps | 314 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 542 fps | 434 fps | 347 fps | 282 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 511 fps | 409 fps | 327 fps | 266 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 480 fps | 384 fps | 307 fps | 250 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 380 fps | 304 fps | 243 fps | 197 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 325 fps | 260 fps | 208 fps | 169 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 287 fps | 229 fps | 183 fps | 149 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 279 fps | 223 fps | 179 fps | 145 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 263 fps | 211 fps | 169 fps | 137 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 240 fps | 192 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 217 fps | 174 fps | 139 fps | 113 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 186 fps | 149 fps | 119 fps | 97 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 135 fps | 108 fps | 86 fps | 70 fps |
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About
Shadow Warrior 2 is a 2016 first-person shooter that continues the story of Lo Wang, a wise-cracking mercenary navigating a demon-infested world. The game blends fast-paced action with a unique mix of firearms, melee weapons, magic, and humor, offering an offbeat take on the FPS genre that emphasizes creative combat and exploration.
The game is quite accessible from a performance standpoint and doesn't demand cutting-edge hardware. An entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 1936 will handle the minimum requirements, while a modest CPU score of 435 meets the baseline. With 8GB of RAM and moderate graphics settings, most mid-range systems from the last several years can achieve solid FPS performance, making it an excellent benchmark title for testing older or budget-oriented GPU configurations.
Shadow Warrior 2 earned a respectable 74/100 rating and remains a solid choice for action fans who appreciate irreverent humor alongside intense combat. If you enjoy fast-paced shooters with personality and don't mind slightly dated graphics, it's worth experiencing.
Performance profile
Released in October 2016, Shadow Warrior 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.
Shadow Warrior 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 — Shadow Warrior 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
"Five years have passed since Lo Wang shattered the alliance between his deceitful former boss and the ancient gods of the shadow realm. Despite noble intentions, Lo Wang's efforts to annihilate the darkness corrupted the world, creating a strange and savage new order where humans and demons live side by side. The once feared warrior now lives in the shifting wildlands outside the reach of his enemies and the neon glow of Zilla's cybernetic metropolis, scratching out a meager existence as a hired sword for the local Yakuza clans. When a simple mission goes wrong, Lo Wang is drawn into a volatile conflict between a brilliant young scientist, a controversial cult leader, and a terrifying new drug known as Shade. The sharp-tongued hero must once again wield lethal blades, staggering firepower, and archaic magic to purge the world of evil."
