Can I Run Planet Coaster?

Last updated: 19 December 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Planet Coaster? On this page you will find Planet Coaster system requirements for PC (Windows and Mac). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Planet Coaster or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can I run it: Planet Coaster

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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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Planet Coaster Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Planet Coaster system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit
OS
Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
8 GB
Memory
12 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 11
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
Storage
8 GB
Storage
8 GB

Planet Coaster minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit operating system. Your processor should be Intel i5-2300 / AMD FX-4300 or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 8 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be nVidia GTX 560 (2GB)/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB). You also have to have 8 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Planet Coaster for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit. Recommended CPU would be Intel i7-4770 / AMD FX-8350 CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 12 GB or more. And video card — nVidia GTX 980 (4GB)/AMD R9 380 (4GB).

Planet Coaster Mac Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Planet Coaster system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
10.14 (Mojave)
OS
Processor
Processor
Intel Core i5 (4 cores)
Processor
Memory
Memory
6 GB
Memory
Graphics
Graphics
Video Card (AMD): Radeon R9 M290 | Video Card (NVIDIA): GeForce GTX 775M
Graphics
Storage
Storage
15 GB
Storage

As for Mac OS, Planet Coaster requirements here start with 10.14 (Mojave) operating system. Processor needs to be at least Intel Core i5 (4 cores). 6 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be Video Card (AMD): Radeon R9 M290 | Video Card (NVIDIA): GeForce GTX 775M. Finally, the game needs 15 GB of free disk space.

Game Details

Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.

Release date
17 November, 2021
OpenCritic Score
84.49/100
Category
Single-player
Genres
Action, Adventure, Simulation, Strategy, Casual
Supported languages
English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Frontier Developments, Aspyr (Mac)
Publisher
Frontier Developments , Aspyr (Mac)
Official website
planetcoaster.com
Support website
support.frontier.co.uk
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Planet Coaster?

You would be able to run Planet Coaster 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:

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: 10.14 (Mojave)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 (4 cores)
  • Memory: 6 GB
  • Graphics: Video Card (AMD): Radeon R9 M290 | Video Card (NVIDIA): GeForce GTX 775M
  • Storage: 15 GB

Can I play Planet Coaster with 6 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Planet Coaster. The minimum RAM is 8 GB.

Can I play Planet Coaster with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes, Planet Coaster can run with 8 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Planet Coaster need?

You need at least 8 GB of RAM to run Planet Coaster on PC, but 12 GB is recommended.

On Mac it requires minimum 6 GB.

What processor do I need for Planet Coaster?

Intel i5-2300 / AMD FX-4300 is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Planet Coaster.

How many GB is Planet Coaster?

At least 8 GB of disk space is required to install Planet Coaster on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Planet Coaster?

You need nVidia GTX 560 (2GB)/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB) or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Planet Coaster?

Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit or newer.

Does Planet Coaster require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, Planet Coaster needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run Planet Coaster?

Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Planet Coaster on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Planet Coaster on my Mac?

Yes, Planet Coaster supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • OS: 10.14 (Mojave)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 (4 cores)
  • Memory: 6 GB
  • Graphics: Video Card (AMD): Radeon R9 M290 | Video Card (NVIDIA): GeForce GTX 775M
  • Storage: 15 GB

When is Planet Coaster release date?

Planet Coaster release date is 17 November, 2021.

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