Can I Run The Hive?

Last updated: 24 October 2021

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

Test your PC to see if it will run The Hive 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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  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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The Hive Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

The Hive system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10
OS
Windows 10
Processor
Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+
Processor
Intel Core™ i5 or AMD FX Series
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 9.0
DirectX
Version 9.0
Storage
Storage
3 GB
Storage
3 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX-compatible
Sound Card
DirectX-compatible
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
1024X768 minimum display resolution
Additional Notes
1024X768 minimum display resolution

The Hive minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core™ 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+ or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 2600 XT or Intel HD Graphics 3000. You also have to have 3 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for The Hive for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 10. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core™ i5 or AMD FX Series CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 4 GB or more. And video card — NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 or AMD Radeon™ HD 7790.

The Hive Mac Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

The Hive system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
OS X 10.11 (Latest Version)
OS
macOS 10.13 (Latest Version)
Processor
Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Duo
Processor
Intel Core™ i5
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
3 GB
Storage
3 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX-compatible
Sound Card
DirectX-compatible
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
1024X768 minimum display resolution
Additional Notes
1024X768 minimum display resolution

As for Mac OS, The Hive requirements here start with OS X 10.11 (Latest Version) operating system. Processor needs to be at least Intel Core™ 2 Duo. 4 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 4670. Finally, the game needs 3 GB of free disk space.

As for recommended OS, it is macOS 10.13 (Latest Version). Intel Core™ i5 processor is recommended. Plus, 8 GB of RAM. Your video card should be NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M or AMD Radeon™ HD 6970.

The Hive Linux Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

The Hive system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Ubuntu
OS
Ubuntu
Processor
Processor
Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz or AMD equivalent
Processor
Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz or AMD equivalent
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
3 GB
Storage
3 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX-compatible
Sound Card
DirectX-compatible
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
1024X768 minimum display resolution
Additional Notes
1024X768 minimum display resolution

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Ubuntu. Processor should be Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz or AMD equivalent or higher. For RAM you need 2 GB or more. Graphics card should be NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 2600 XT or Intel HD Graphics 3000 or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

For Linux recommended requirements, use Ubuntu. As for the processor/CPU, use Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz or AMD equivalent or equivalent. Add 4 GB or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 or AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 graphics card.

Game Details

Assume control as the Insectoid Hive mind. Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined underworld riddled with dangers and lost civilizations. Can you reach the surface?

Release date
25 August, 2021
OpenCritic Score
0.00/100
Category
Single-player
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy, RPG, Casual
Supported languages
English*
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Skydome Entertainment
Publisher
Skydome Entertainment
Official website
skydome.fi
Support website
skydome.fi
Support website
[email protected]
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run The Hive?

You would be able to run The Hive 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:

Can I play The Hive with 1 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play The Hive. The minimum RAM is 2 GB.

Can I play The Hive with 2 GB of RAM?

Yes, The Hive can run with 2 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does The Hive need?

You need at least 2 GB of RAM to run The Hive on PC, but 4 GB is recommended.

On Mac it requires minimum 4 GB, with 8 GB recommended.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 2 GB minimum, and 4 GB recommended.

What processor do I need for The Hive?

Intel Core™ 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+ is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run The Hive.

How many GB is The Hive?

At least 3 GB of disk space is required to install The Hive on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for The Hive?

You need NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 2600 XT or Intel HD Graphics 3000 or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play The Hive?

Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 or newer.

Does The Hive require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, The Hive needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run The Hive?

Version 9.0 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run The Hive on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play The Hive on my Mac?

Yes, The Hive supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

Can I run The Hive on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play The Hive on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is The Hive release date?

The Hive release date is 25 August, 2021.

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