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Difference between revisions of "Halo: Spartan Strike"

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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Halo Spartan Strike cover.png
 
|cover        = Halo Spartan Strike cover.png
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|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 16, 2015|ref=<ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2015/04/games-halo-spartan-strike-launch Halo: Spartan Strike Launches Today on Windows 8, Windows Phone 8, iPhone, iPad and Steam]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 16, 2015|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://news.xbox.com/2015/04/games-halo-spartan-strike-launch|title=Halo: Spartan Strike Launches Today on Windows 8, Windows Phone 8, iPhone, iPad and Steam|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|halo-spartan-strike|66}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|halo-spartan-strike|rating}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None | ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://au.ign.com/articles/2014/10/15/halo-spartan-strike-announced-for-windows-devices-and-steam-ign-first|title=Halo: Spartan Strike Announced for Windows Devices and Steam – IGN First - IGN|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Halo: Spartan, Halo }}
 
|steam appid  = 324570
 
|steam appid  = 324570
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|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|hltb        = 22540
 +
|lutris      = halo-spartan-strike
 +
|mobygames    = 73371
 
|wikipedia    = Halo: Spartan Strike
 
|wikipedia    = Halo: Spartan Strike
 +
|winehq      =
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    = Video settings in the Microsoft Store version cannot be changed.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Halo}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/324570/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/324570/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 324570 | Steam |}}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9wzdncrfjbfj | Microsoft Store | Both Windows and Windows Phone versions included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}.<br/> Purchase also includes the Windows Phone version. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| WinStore | 7a2d6436-ba93-4a90-aa57-d3433416b7c3 | WinStore |}}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 324570 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions===
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==Monetization==
−
{{ii}} Does not feature microtransactions.<ref>[http://au.ign.com/articles/2014/10/15/halo-spartan-strike-announced-for-windows-devices-and-steam-ign-first Halo: Spartan Strike Announced for Windows Devices and Steam – IGN First - IGN]</ref>
+
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|cross-game bonus      =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =  
 +
|subscription          =  
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Replace video files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=269471659|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: How To Disable Intro Movies|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
* Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2326-halo-spartan-strike-intro-skip/ Halo: Spartan Strike intro skip].
 +
{{ii}} Might not work with the Microsoft Store version.
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows Store|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
−
{{Game data/row|Steam|}}
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{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\324570\local\settings.bin}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows Store|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
−
{{Game data/row|Steam|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\324570\remote\savedata.bin}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|gamesave manager      =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                = true
 +
|xbox cloud notes         = Progress is shared with Windows Phone/Xbox One.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
−
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
−
|multimonitor              = unknown
+
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        =  
+
|multimonitor notes        = For Steam use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming].
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = For Steam use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming].
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
−
|fov                        = false
+
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        = [[MSAA]].
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|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]].
−
|vsync                      = true
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
−
|vsync notes                =  
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|upscaling tech            =
−
|high frame rate            = true
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|upscaling notes            =
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|high frame rate notes     =  
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|vsync                      = always on
 +
|vsync notes                = No option to disable. Microsoft Store always has VSync.
 +
|60 fps                    = true
 +
|60 fps notes              =  
 +
|120 fps                    = true
 +
|120 fps notes              =
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                 =  
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Image|Controls 1.png|Keyboard Controls}}
−
|key remap                = true
+
{{Image|Controls 2.png|Controller Controls}}
 +
{{Input
 +
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = false
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
−
|controller support notes  = XInput controllers only.
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|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 +
|controller sensitivity    = false
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|touchscreen              = true
 
|touchscreen              = true
−
|touchscreen notes        = Both Steam and Windows Store versions.
+
|touchscreen notes        = Both Microsoft Store and Steam versions.
 +
|xinput controllers        = true
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = true
 +
|xbox prompts notes        = Xbox One prompts
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4              = false
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= false
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = false
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Image|Audio Settings.png|Audio Settings}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = unknown
 
|eax support              = unknown
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/halo_spartan_strike/files/5809.html Fan translation by «The Miracle»]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Mexican Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Run the game at refresh rates higher then 120Hz.===
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Override refresh rate set by game|fix=
 +
# Download [https://github.com/bo3b/3Dmigoto/releases 3Dmigoto].
 +
# Copy the files in the <code>x32</code> folder to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
 +
# Open <code>d3dx.ini</code>.
 +
# Change <code>;refresh_rate=60</code> to the desired value, and remove the semicolon (e.g. <code>refresh_rate=144</code>).
 +
# Change <code>hunting=1</code> to <code>;hunting=1</code> by adding a semicolon.
 +
# Save the changes and close the file.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      =
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = true
 +
|windows exe notes      = ARM support is true only for the Microsoft Store version.
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = FMOD
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minOS    = 7, 8, 8.1
 
|minOS    = 7, 8, 8.1
−
|minCPU  = Dual core
+
|minCPU  = Dual Core
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
−
|minHD    = 2550 MB
+
|minHD    = 2.55 GB
−
|minGPU  = NVIDIA 8600 GT
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
−
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 3670
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3670
−
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 3000
+
|minGPU3  = Intel HD Graphics 3000
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minDX    = 10
 
|minDX    = 10
  
−
|recCPU  = Quad core
+
|recCPU  = Quad Core
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 +
|recGPU  =
 
|recDX    = 11
 
|recDX    = 11
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 16:20, 13 April 2024

Halo: Spartan Strike
Halo: Spartan Strike cover
Developers
343 Industries
Vanguard Games
Publishers
Microsoft Studios
Release dates
Windows April 16, 2015[1]
Reception
Metacritic 66
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions None[2]
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Genres Shooter
Series Halo: Spartan, Halo
Halo: Spartan Strike on HowLongToBeat
Halo: Spartan Strike on IGDB
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Halo: Spartan Strike on MobyGames
Halo: Spartan Strike on Wikipedia
Halo: Spartan
Subseries of Halo
Halo: Spartan Assault 2013
Halo: Spartan Strike 2015

Halo: Spartan Strike is a singleplayer bird's-eye view shooter game in the Halo: Spartan and Halo series.

Video settings in the Microsoft Store version cannot be changed.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Both Windows and Windows Phone versions included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Purchase also includes the Windows Phone version.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Replace video files[3]
Might not work with the Microsoft Store version.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Microsoft Store
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\324570\local\settings.bin
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/324570/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Microsoft Store
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\324570\remote\savedata.bin
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/324570/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud
Progress is shared with Windows Phone/Xbox One.

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
For Steam use Borderless Gaming.
Ultra-widescreen
For Steam use Borderless Gaming.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 8x MSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
No option to disable. Microsoft Store always has VSync.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS

Input

Keyboard Controls
Keyboard Controls
Controller Controls
Controller Controls

Keyboard and mouse, touch State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Touchscreen optimised
Both Microsoft Store and Steam versions.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Xbox One prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio Settings
Audio Settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Fan translation by «The Miracle»
Latin American Spanish

Issues fixed

Run the game at refresh rates higher then 120Hz.

Override refresh rate set by game
  1. Download 3Dmigoto.
  2. Copy the files in the x32 folder to <path-to-game>.
  3. Open d3dx.ini.
  4. Change ;refresh_rate=60 to the desired value, and remove the semicolon (e.g. refresh_rate=144).
  5. Change hunting=1 to ;hunting=1 by adding a semicolon.
  6. Save the changes and close the file.

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bitARM Notes
Windows
ARM support is true only for the Microsoft Store version.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8, 8.1
Processor (CPU) Dual Core Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2.55 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
ATI Radeon HD 3670
Intel HD Graphics 3000
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 10 compatible 		1 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References