Stronghold System Requirements (2001) | Minimum & Recommended PC Specs

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Quick Hardware Summary

Stronghold requires at least a Intel Core i3-6100 CPU, a dedicated GPU, and 8 GB RAM. For recommended settings, aim for powerful CPU and high-end GPU.

Stronghold PC performance and system requirements

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About Stronghold

The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players.
With 21 missions to test your mettle and four renegade lords to defeat, it is up to you to reunite medieval England and take back your lands from the treacherous Rat, Pig, Snake and Wolf. Missions range from breaking sieges and capturing enemy castles to raising gold and holding off enemy attacks. Also featured is a full economic campaign, tasking players to gather resources and build weapons within the time limit.
Wield greater control over your army than ever before with new high resolution graphics! The new HD battlefield view allows you to zoom out and play in real-time, with the whole map on one screen. Advance on the castle gates while flanking the enemy from behind, feign retreat and lead your foe into a deadly trap or just sit back and watch the destruction unfold.
Design and build your very own castle, complete with a working economy and brutal killing zones.
Battle through 21 story-based missions as you drive back the villainous Wolf and reclaim medieval England.
Build your dream castle in the combat-free economic campaign or besiege historical castles in Siege That!.
View the entire battlefield on a single screen with support for new HD resolutions.
Take your castle wherever you go with Steam Cloud support for saved games.
Play the original game on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10 with added compatibility.


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Released 10/19/2001
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Stronghold System Requirements

Minimum

OS:
Windows 10 / Windows 11
CPU:
Intel Core i3-6100
GPU:
Not specified
RAM:
8 GB
File Size:
7 GB

Recommended

OS:
Windows 10 / Windows 11
CPU:
Not specified
GPU:
Not specified
RAM:
Not specified

Can I run Stronghold on my PC?

To run Stronghold on PC you need at minimum a Intel Core i3-6100 processor, a Not specified graphics card, and 8 GB of RAM running on Windows 10 / Windows 11. For the best experience at recommended settings, upgrade to a Not specified CPU and Not specified GPU.

What GPU do I need to run Stronghold?

The minimum GPU required to run Stronghold is the Not specified. For smooth gameplay at high graphics settings, a Not specified is recommended.

How much RAM does Stronghold require?

Stronghold requires a minimum of 8 GB RAM. For the recommended experience, Not specified of RAM is suggested.

How to check if your PC can run Stronghold

  1. Check your CPU: Compare your processor against the minimum requirement: Intel Core i3-6100.
  2. Check your GPU: Your graphics card should meet or exceed: Not specified.
  3. Check your RAM: You need at least 8 GB of RAM installed.
  4. Check storage: Ensure you have at least 7 GB of free disk space.
  5. Use our tool above: Select your RAM in the "Can I Run It?" box to get an instant result.