The games in the Total War series have often been system hogs.
Creative Assembly revealed what kind of machines will be able to run their newest strategy game. We have, as usual, the minimum, recommended and ultra options.
60fps+ Specifications:
Expected 60fps+ on campaign map and in a 1v1, 20 units vs 20 units battle, default graphics preset set to Ultra, running at 1920×1080.
Operating System: Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0 GHz RAM: 8 GB Install size: 60 GB GPU: Nvidia GTX 1070 8GB
Recommended Specifications:
Expected around 45-55fps on campaign map and in a 1v1, 20 units vs 20 units battle, default graphics preset set to High, running at 1920×1080.
Operating System: Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.20GHz RAM: 8 GB Install size: 60 GB GPU: Nvidia GTX 760 2GB, AMD Radeon R9 270X 2GB @1080P
Minimum Specifications:
Expected around 25-35fps on campaign map and in a 1v1, 20 units vs 20 units battle, default graphics preset set to Low, running at 1280×720.
Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz RAM: 4GB/5GB* Install size: 60 GB GPU: Nvidia GTX 460 1GB, AMD Radeon HD 5770 1GB, Intel HD4000 @ 720p
*PC integrated graphics chipsets, e.g. Intel HD series, will require 5GB system RAM.