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PC System Requirements & Known Launch Issue

Sara Guinness
Updated

 

Info: This article covers (1) PC system requirements and (2) a known issue where Windows Security may prevent the game from launching. If you’re blocked from launching, review the Windows Security section first.

PC system requirements

Check the following specifications before installing the game. Performance may vary depending on your hardware and system configuration.

Specification Minimum Recommended 4K
Operating system Windows 10 Windows 11 Windows 11
Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 or AMD Phenom II X4 910 Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 2300X Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
Memory 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 (1 GB) or AMD Radeon HD 5870 (1 GB) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6400 (4 GB) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB)
Target settings Low, 1080p at 30 FPS High, 1080p at 60 FPS High, 2160p at 60 FPS

Known issue: Windows Security prevents the game from launching

On some PCs, Windows 11 Smart App Control (or another Windows Security feature) may block the game’s executable and prevent it from launching.

Security note: Do not disable Smart App Control or other security protections without understanding the risks. Prefer reviewing the specific warning and verifying the executable before changing your security settings.

What can I try?

  1. Check whether Windows Security blocked the game (or the executable).
    • Look for a Windows Security notification or prompt related to the game.
    • If you see a block warning, note what file is being blocked and the reason provided.
  2. If the block is confirmed, review Windows Security’s available options for allowing the game.
    • Use the option that allows the specific app/file (if available), rather than turning off broader protections.
    • Only proceed if you understand the warning and have verified the executable you are launching.
  3. If you launch through Steam, make sure Steam isn’t being blocked.
    • If Steam is blocked, the game may fail to launch even if the game executable is allowed.
Reminder: The steps above are general checks, not a confirmed fix for every launch issue.

 

FAQ

I meet the minimum requirements—why is the game still not launching?

Even if your hardware meets requirements, security software (including Windows Security features) can sometimes block the executable. Check for any Windows Security prompts or block notifications.

Is disabling Smart App Control required?

Not necessarily. If Windows Security offers a way to allow the specific app/file after review, that is generally preferable to disabling broader protections.

Need more help?

If the game still won’t launch after checking Windows Security, contact support and include as much detail as possible:

  • Your Windows version (Windows 10/11)
  • Where you purchased/launch the game (Steam/Epic/etc.)
  • Any Windows Security message text (or a screenshot)
  • Your PC specs (CPU, RAM, GPU)

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