Can I Run Victoria 3?

Last updated: 25 November 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Victoria 3? On this page you will find Victoria 3 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 Victoria 3 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: Victoria 3

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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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Victoria 3 Windows Requirements

Victoria 3 system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 10 Home
OS
Windows 10 or Windows 11
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
8 GB
Memory
16 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
10 GB
Storage
10 GB

Victoria 3 minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 10 Home operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core™ i5-3470 |; AMD FX™ 9370 (AVX support required) or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 8 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be Nvidia GeForce™ GTX 660 (2GB) |; AMD Radeon™ R7 370 (2GB) or Intel Iris Xe Graphics or AMD Radeon™ Vega 8. You also have to have 10 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Victoria 3 for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 10 or Windows 11. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core™ i5-6600K |; AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600X (AVX support required) CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 16 GB or more. And video card — Nvidia GeForce™ GTX 1660 (6GB) |; AMD Radeon™ RX 5600 XT (6GB) |; Intel Arc™ A580 (8GB).

Victoria 3 Mac Requirements

Victoria 3 system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
macOS 12.0
OS
Monterey (Mac OS 12)
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
8 GB
Memory
16 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
10 GB
Storage
10 GB

As for Mac OS, Victoria 3 requirements here start with macOS 12.0 operating system. Processor needs to be at least Intel Core™ i5-6500. 8 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be AMD Radeon™ R9 M380 (2GB). Finally, the game needs 10 GB of free disk space.

As for recommended OS, it is Monterey (Mac OS 12). Intel Core™ i7-7700K processor is recommended. Plus, 16 GB of RAM. Your video card should be AMD Radeon™ Pro 580 (8GB).

Victoria 3 Linux Requirements

Victoria 3 system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
OS
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Processor
Processor
Intel Core™ i3-3250 or AMD FX 8370 (AVX support required)
Processor
Memory
Memory
8 GB
Memory
16 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
10 GB
Storage
10 GB

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Processor should be Intel Core™ i3-3250 or AMD FX 8370 (AVX support required) or higher. For RAM you need 8 GB or more. Graphics card should be Nvidia GeForce™ GTX 660 (2GB) or AMD R7 370 (2GB) or Intel HD Graphics 630 or AMD Radeon™ Vega 8 or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

For Linux recommended requirements, use Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. As for the processor/CPU, use Intel Core™ i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X (AVX support required) or equivalent. Add 16 GB or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have Nvidia GeForce™ GTX 1660 (6GB) or AMD RX 590 (8GB) graphics card.

Game Details

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

Release date
25 October, 2024
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Family Sharing, Family Sharing, Family Sharing, Family Sharing, Family Sharing, Family Sharing, Family Sharing
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Supported languages
English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Turkish
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Paradox Development Studio
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Support website
support.paradoxplaza.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Victoria 3?

You would be able to run Victoria 3 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 Victoria 3 with 6 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Victoria 3. The minimum RAM is 8 GB.

Can I play Victoria 3 with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes, Victoria 3 can run with 8 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Victoria 3 need?

You need at least 8 GB of RAM to run Victoria 3 on PC, but 16 GB is recommended.

On Mac it requires minimum 8 GB, with 16 GB recommended.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 8 GB minimum, and 16 GB recommended.

What processor do I need for Victoria 3?

Intel Core™ i5-3470 |; AMD FX™ 9370 (AVX support required) is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Victoria 3.

How many GB is Victoria 3?

At least 10 GB of disk space is required to install Victoria 3 on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Victoria 3?

You need Nvidia GeForce™ GTX 660 (2GB) |; AMD Radeon™ R7 370 (2GB) or Intel Iris Xe Graphics or AMD Radeon™ Vega 8 or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Victoria 3?

Windows 10 Home or newer.

Can I run Victoria 3 on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Victoria 3 on my Mac?

Yes, Victoria 3 supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

Can I run Victoria 3 on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play Victoria 3 on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is Victoria 3 release date?

Victoria 3 release date is 25 October, 2024.

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