Can I Run Star Ruler 2?
Star Ruler 2 is a massive scale 4X/RTS set in space. Explore dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of systems in a galaxy of your choosing, expand across its planets, exploit the resources you find, and...
Can your PC run it? →System requirements
Minimum requirements
| CPU | SSE2 Capable processor |
|---|---|
| GPU | AMD or Nvidia Graphics card w/ 512MB RAM, OpenGL 2.1 Support |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows Vista |
Recommended requirements
| CPU | Intel Core i7 or AMD Phenom II |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 460 w/ 1GB RAM |
| VRAM | 1 GB |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 7 64-bit |
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Can you run Star Ruler 2?
Star Ruler 2 targets a mainstream modern PC: AMD or Nvidia Graphics card w/ 512MB RAM, OpenGL 2.1 Support and 1 GB of RAM for the minimum, stepping up to NVIDIA GTX 460 w/ 1GB RAM 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 Star Ruler 2?
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What are the minimum system requirements for Star Ruler 2?
The minimum requirements are CPU: SSE2 Capable processor; GPU: AMD or Nvidia Graphics card w/ 512MB RAM, OpenGL 2.1 Support; 1 GB RAM; OS: Windows Vista.
How much storage does Star Ruler 2 need?
Star Ruler 2 needs about 1 GB of available storage.
What is the bottleneck for Star Ruler 2?
On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Star Ruler 2 is the CPU.