For Windows, the game generally requires a 1.8-2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo/Athlon X2 processor, 2 GB of RAM, and a 256MB DirectX 11-capable graphics card, with 13 GB of storage. Higher performance is recommended for optimal gameplay. Civilization Support macOS & Linux Requirements , both platforms require 4 GB of RAM and 8-10 GB of space.
Avoid third-party "direct download" websites offering standalone .exe files for Rising Tide . Because the expansion requires Steam DRM and the base game, any such file is almost certainly pirated, malware-ridden, or non-functional. For Windows, the game generally requires a 1
Because the game uses DirectX 11 features for the water caustics and alien flora, you need a GPU that supports DirectX 11 Feature Level 10.0 or higher. Many old laptops with integrated graphics (pre-2012) will fail this check silently, crashing to desktop when you try to build your first Water Refinery. Many old laptops with integrated graphics (pre-2012) will