You must be wondering, can my PC run Starbound? On this page you will find Starbound system requirements for PC (Windows, Mac and Linux). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.
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| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS Windows XP | OS Windows XP |
| Processor | Processor | Processor |
| Memory | Memory 2 GB | Memory 4 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu | Graphics Discrete GPU capable of directx 9.0c |
| DirectX | DirectX Version 9.0c | DirectX Version 9.0c |
| Network | Network Broadband Internet connection | Network Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | Storage 3 GB | Storage 4 GB |
Starbound minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP operating system. Your processor should be Core 2 duo or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu. You also have to have 3 GB free disk space to install the game.
If you go for recommended requirements for Starbound for Windows, your operating system should be Windows XP. Recommended CPU would be Core i3 CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 4 GB or more. And video card — Discrete GPU capable of directx 9.0c.
Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS OS X 10.9 | OS OS X 10.9 |
| Processor | Processor Intel CPU | Processor Intel CPU |
| Memory | Memory 2 GB | Memory 4 GB |
| Network | Network Broadband Internet connection | Network Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | Storage 3 GB | Storage 4 GB |
As for Mac OS, Starbound requirements here start with OS X 10.9 operating system. Processor needs to be at least Intel CPU. 2 GB of RAM is required. Finally, the game needs 3 GB of free disk space.
As for recommended OS, it is OS X 10.9. Intel CPU processor is recommended. Plus, 4 GB of RAM.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS Debian Stable or Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | OS Debian Stable or Ubuntu 12.04 LTS |
| Processor | Processor | Processor |
| Memory | Memory 2 GB | Memory 4 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics 256 MB graphics memory and opengl 2.1 compatible gpu | Graphics 256 MB graphics memory and opengl 2.1 compatible discrete gpu |
| Network | Network Broadband Internet connection | Network Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | Storage 3 GB | Storage 4 GB |
If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Debian Stable or Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. Processor should be Core 2 duo or higher. For RAM you need 2 GB or more. Graphics card should be 256 MB graphics memory and opengl 2.1 compatible gpu or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.
For Linux recommended requirements, use Debian Stable or Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. As for the processor/CPU, use Core i3 or equivalent. Add 4 GB or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have 256 MB graphics memory and opengl 2.1 compatible discrete gpu graphics card.
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You would be able to run Starbound 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:
Minimum requirements for Linux are:
No, this is not enough to play Starbound. The minimum RAM is 2 GB.
Yes, Starbound can run with 2 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.
You need at least 2 GB of RAM to run Starbound on PC, but 4 GB is recommended.
On Mac it requires minimum 2 GB, with 4 GB recommended.
And on Linux/SteamOS: 2 GB minimum, and 4 GB recommended.
Core 2 duo is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Starbound.
At least 3 GB of disk space is required to install Starbound on your PC.
You need 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu or more powerful video card.
Version 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.
Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.
Yes, Starbound supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:
Starbound release date is 22 July, 2021.
