Can I Run Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness?

Last updated: 26 October 2021

You must be wondering, can my PC run Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness? On this page you will find Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness system requirements for PC (Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

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Can I run it: Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness Windows Requirements

Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 (only)
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
1 GB Windows XP or 1.5 GB Windows Vista/7 (2 GB recommended)
Graphics
Graphics
512 MB DirectX 9.0c-compatible or higher recommended (see supported list)*
DirectX
DirectX
9.0c
Storage
Storage
11 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0-compliant sound card *Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9/200/400/500 seriesATI Radeon™ HD 2600/3000/4000/5000/6000 seriesLaptop versions of these cards may work, but are not supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website at: http://support.ubi.com.

Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 (only) operating system. Your processor should be 2.0 GHz Intel Core™2 Duo E4400 or 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon™ X2 5000+(2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 or 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon II X2 240 or higher recommended) or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 1 GB Windows XP or 1.5 GB Windows Vista/7 (2 GB recommended). As for a graphics card, it should be 512 MB DirectX 9.0c-compatible or higher recommended (see supported list)*. You also have to have 11 GB free disk space to install the game.

Game Details

A century after the tragic events of Might & Magic Heroes VI, that determined the heroic fate of a dynasty, Shades of Darkness recounts, in two original campaigns, pivotal moments in Ashan’s darker history that will define the future of a decadent underground people and decide the survival of the dying cult of the Spider Queen.

Release date
2 May, 2021
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player
Genres
Strategy, RPG
Supported languages
Czech, English*, French*, German*, Hungarian, Italian, Polish*, Russian*, Spanish - Spain, Korean
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Virtuos
Publishers
Ubisoft
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness?

You would be able to run Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 (only)
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel Core™2 Duo E4400 or 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon™ X2 5000+(2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 or 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon II X2 240 or higher recommended)
  • Memory: 1 GB Windows XP or 1.5 GB Windows Vista/7 (2 GB recommended)
  • Graphics: 512 MB DirectX 9.0c-compatible or higher recommended (see supported list)*
  • DirectX: 9.0c
  • Storage: 11 GB
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0-compliant sound card *Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9/200/400/500 seriesATI Radeon™ HD 2600/3000/4000/5000/6000 seriesLaptop versions of these cards may work, but are not supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website at: http://support.ubi.com.

How much RAM does Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness need?

You need at least 1 GB Windows XP or 1.5 GB Windows Vista/7 (2 GB recommended) of RAM to run Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness on PC.

What processor do I need for Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness?

2.0 GHz Intel Core™2 Duo E4400 or 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon™ X2 5000+(2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 or 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon II X2 240 or higher recommended) is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness.

How many GB is Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness?

At least 11 GB of disk space is required to install Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness?

You need 512 MB DirectX 9.0c-compatible or higher recommended (see supported list)* or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness?

Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 (only) or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness?

9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness release date?

Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness release date is 2 May, 2021.

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