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System Requirements - Version 4 vs Version 5
Aug 18, 2026, 05:40 AM
Corrected the studio name spelling and added the official answers on macOS, virtual machines and translation layers, plus the locked localisation and voice recording schedule
Oct 9, 2026, 06:45 PM
Clarified the planned release timing of the published PC requirements
11This page lists the PC system requirements for Stronghold 4, as published on its store page. Stronghold 4 runs on Windows only and is built on Unreal Engine 5. A solid-state drive is recommended, and a broadband internet connection is listed for both tiers.22Minimum and Recommended Specs44The figures below are the minimum and recommended configurations published for the game. Both tiers share the same memory, storage, and DirectX requirements; the processor and graphics card differ.66ComponentMinimumRecommendedOperating SystemWindows 10 or 11 (64-bit)Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)ProcessorIntel Core i5-4670 or AMD equivalentIntel Core i5-7600 or AMD equivalentMemory16 GB RAM16 GB RAMGraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB)DirectXVersion 12Version 12Storage33 GB available space33 GB available spaceNetworkBroadband internet connectionBroadband internet connection88Notes99A solid-state drive (SSD) is recommended for both tiers.There is no native macOS or Linux build. Firefly has addressed the question directly, saying the game was developed for the Windows platform and that it does not officially support macOS, virtual machines, or translation layers. The studio says no development time has so far been allocated to making the game run on another platform, and that while it may look at compatibility improvements during early access, this is not a priority for it at present. On Linux, early hands-on reports indicate the game runs through Proton, though Firefly has not announced official Linux support.These requirements cover the build available during early access and may change before the full release. Firefly expects to spend around six months in early access before version 1.0.10+A solid-state drive (SSD) is recommended for both tiers.There is no native macOS or Linux build. Firefly has addressed the question directly, saying the game was developed for the Windows platform and that it does not officially support macOS, virtual machines, or translation layers. The studio says no development time has so far been allocated to making the game run on another platform, and that while it may look at compatibility improvements during early access, this is not a priority for it at present. On Linux, early hands-on reports indicate the game runs through Proton, though Firefly has not announced official Linux support.These requirements are published ahead of the planned December 7, 2026 Early Access launch and may change before the full release. Firefly expects to spend around six months in early access before version 1.0.1111Platform Features and Accessibility1313The store listing sets out what the game supports beyond raw hardware. Stronghold 4 is listed as single-player at launch, with Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud saves, and Family Sharing. The listing also flags a set of accessibility options: adjustable difficulty, a mouse-only control option, play without timed input, save anytime, camera comfort settings, custom volume controls, and stereo sound. The separate listing for the demo adds adjustable text size and subtitle options, and lists a level editor.1515FeatureStatusPlayersSingle-player at launch; online multiplayer is planned for after early accessAchievementsListedTrading cardsListedCloud savesListedFamily sharingListedLevel editorListed on the demo's feature set; not yet detailedAccessibilityAdjustable difficulty, mouse-only option, no timed input required, save anytime, camera comfort, custom volume, stereo sound1717Text support is broad. The game is listed with interface and subtitles in seventeen languages, while full voice audio is limited to English, German, and Polish. Firefly has said the localisation and voice recording schedules for the launch window are already locked in, so no further languages or full audio dubs are being added to the pipeline before release.1818For the systems these specs are driving, see the castle economy, siege and warfare, and weather and events.
