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Can I Run Sanctum?

Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly...

Developer Coffee Stain StudiosPublisher Coffee Stain PublishingRelease 2013Genre Action, Indie, Strategy
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System requirements

Minimum requirements

CPU1.6 GHz Dual Core Processor
GPUShader Model 3.0, 256 MB VRAM
VRAM0.25 GB
RAM2 GB
Storage4 GB HDD

Recommended requirements

CPU2.0 GHz Quad Core Processor
GPUShader Model 3.0, 512 MB VRAM
VRAM0.5 GB
RAM2 GB
Storage4 GB HDD

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Can you run Sanctum?

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Can run iton a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the processor is the tightest fit.

Sanctum targets a mainstream modern PC: Shader Model 3.0, 256 MB VRAM and 2 GB of RAM for the minimum, stepping up to Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB VRAM for the recommended experience. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.

Bottleneck: CPU

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Frequently asked questions

Can my PC run Sanctum?

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What are the minimum system requirements for Sanctum?

The minimum requirements are CPU: 1.6 GHz Dual Core Processor; GPU: Shader Model 3.0, 256 MB VRAM; 2 GB RAM.

How much storage does Sanctum need?

Sanctum needs about 4 GB of HDD storage.

What is the bottleneck for Sanctum?

On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Sanctum is the CPU.