Port Royale 4 System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • OS : Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 (64bit versions)
  • Processor : AMD or Intel, Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz or AMD FX 4100 @ 3.6
  • Memory : 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics : nVidia GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon HD7970 or better (2048MB VRAM or more, with Shader Model 5.0)
  • DirectX : Version 11
  • Storage : 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card : DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
  • OS : Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 (64bit versions)
  • Processor : AMD or Intel, Intel Core i5 7400s @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3.4 GHz
  • Memory : 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics : nVidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 or better (4096MB VRAM or more, with Shader Model 5.0)
  • DirectX : Version 11
  • Storage : 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card : DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers

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Graphics Requirements

To run Port Royale 4 it is recommended that you have a minimum of an nVidia GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon HD7970 or better (2048MB VRAM or more, with Shader Model 5.0). The recommended graphic card for the best visual experience is an nVidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 or better (4096MB VRAM or more, with Shader Model 5.0) (or better).

DirectX Version 11 should also be available on your system.

Running Port Royale 4 on a graphics card that is above the recommended specifications will allow you to achieve the highest levels of visual detail and the best frame rates. Good frame rates can be beneficial when playing competitive games. A higher frame rate will reduce input lag allowing you to react more quickly to events on screen.

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CPU Requirements

Port Royale 4 requires that you have a minimum of an AMD or Intel, Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz or AMD FX 4100 @ 3.6 processor. For the best game experience an AMD or Intel, Intel Core i5 7400s @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3.4 GHz (or better) processor is recommended.

Some games require a powerful CPU in order to manage the game engine. The game engine deals with things like processing network communications for multi-player games and the AI of your enemies in strategy games. Some games are considered CPU intensive or CPU dependent. Most modern games offload work directly to the GPU and don't require a powerful CPU for demanding visuals.

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Memory Requirements

It is recommended that you have a minimum of 8 GB RAM to run Port Royale 4. The recommended amount of memory for the best game experience is 16 GB RAM (or more).

Having more than the recommended level of RAM for a game will usually not yield much extra gaming performance. However it may be useful if your computer runs other applications in the background.

Storage Requirements

You should have a minimum of 10 GB available space to install and run Port Royale 4.

An SSD (Solid State Drive) will generally deliver faster game load times than a HDD with a fixed head. Having more than the recommended level of storage available for a game will usually not improve your experience.

Operating System Requirements

Port Royale 4 runs on Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 (64bit versions). The recommended operating system the best compatability is Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 (64bit versions).

Meeting operating system requirements is not always necessary and can sometimes be overlooked. However running an old operating system will usually mean you may have to install extra drivers and encounter unsupported game crashes.

Platforms

Port Royale 4 was first released on Sep 24, 2020. It is currently available on the following platforms:

  • Playstation 4
  • Xbox One
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC

An alternative to expensive graphics cards and CPU purchases is console gaming. You may not get the absolute best frame rates or visual quality but if a game is available for a console you can usually be sure of an acceptable level of performance at all times.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the above specified requirements you may also need to the following:

  • Sound Card : DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers