PC requirements
Stronghold System Requirements
Stronghold needs at least 1.6GHz equivalent Intel or AMD processor, 512MB RAM and 64MB video card with hardware Transform & Lighting graphics.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 |
| Processor | 1.6GHz equivalent Intel or AMD processor |
| Memory | 512MB RAM |
| Graphics | 64MB video card with hardware Transform & Lighting |
| DirectX | DirectX 9.0c (included) or higher |
| Storage | 2.5GB uncompressed free space |
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Other platforms
Stronghold is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:
Quick answers
Running Stronghold on PC
Can my PC run Stronghold?
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 need?
2.5GB uncompressed free space