PC requirements
Stronghold Crusader II System Requirements
Stronghold Crusader II needs at least Intel Core2 Duo 2Ghz or equivalent, 2 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT 512MB or AMD Radeon HD 2900XT 512MB or better graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5 or equivalent, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 5830 1GB or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7/8/10/11 with latest service packs | Windows 7/8/10/11 64-bit with latest service packs |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo 2Ghz or equivalent | Intel Core i5 or equivalent |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT 512MB or AMD Radeon HD 2900XT 512MB or better | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 5830 1GB or better |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 4 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
| Additional notes | — | This is the minimum spec recommended for hosting a multiplayer game. |
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Quick answers
Running Stronghold Crusader II on PC
Can my PC run Stronghold Crusader II?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Stronghold Crusader II need?
4 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.