Can I Run Star Control®: Origins?

Last updated: 3 November 2021

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

Test your PC to see if it will run Star Control®: Origins 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: Star Control®: Origins

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Can my PC run Star Control®: Origins?

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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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Star Control®: Origins Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Star Control®: Origins system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7 / 8 / 10
OS
Windows 7 / 8 / 10
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Video card with 2GB of video memory
DirectX
DirectX
Version 11
DirectX
Version 11
Network
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
Storage
26 GB
Storage
26 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Star Control®: Origins minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 / 8 / 10 operating system. Your processor should be Dual core Intel or AMD or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be Intel Integrated 520. You also have to have 26 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Star Control®: Origins for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7 / 8 / 10. Recommended CPU would be Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — Video card with 2GB of video memory.

Game Details

Star Control is a space role-playing game in which you command Earth's first interstellar starship on a mission to save the Earth from hostile alien empires.

Release date
20 September, 2021
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, RPG
Supported languages
English*, French, German, Simplified Chinese, Norwegian, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Finnish, Italian, Russian
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Stardock Entertainment
Publishers
Stardock Entertainment
Official website
starcontrol.com
Support website
starcontrol.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Star Control®: Origins?

You would be able to run Star Control®: Origins 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 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: Dual core Intel or AMD
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Graphics: Intel Integrated 520
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 26 GB
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Can I play Star Control®: Origins with 3 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Star Control®: Origins. The minimum RAM is 4 GB.

Can I play Star Control®: Origins with 4 GB of RAM?

Yes, Star Control®: Origins can run with 4 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Star Control®: Origins need?

You need at least 4 GB of RAM to run Star Control®: Origins on PC, but 8 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for Star Control®: Origins?

Dual core Intel or AMD is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Star Control®: Origins.

How many GB is Star Control®: Origins?

At least 26 GB of disk space is required to install Star Control®: Origins on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Star Control®: Origins?

You need Intel Integrated 520 or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Star Control®: Origins?

Windows 7 / 8 / 10 or newer.

Does Star Control®: Origins require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, Star Control®: Origins needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run Star Control®: Origins?

Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Star Control®: Origins on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Star Control®: Origins release date?

Star Control®: Origins release date is 20 September, 2021.

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