Can I Run Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | 64 MB DirectX 9.0c Compatible Video Card | — | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel® Pentium® III 1 GHz (or AMD equivalent) | — | Detecting... |
| RAM | 1 GB | — | Detecting... |
| Storage | 2 GB | — | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition on my PC?
To run Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition you need at least a DirectX 9 GPU, plus 1 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition?
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition minimum requirements: GPU: 64 MB DirectX 9.0c Compatible Video Card, CPU: Intel® Pentium® III 1 GHz (or AMD equivalent), RAM: 1 GB, Storage: 2 GB.
What are the recommended specs for Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition?
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition recommended specs: GPU: Not specified, CPU: Not specified, RAM: —, Storage: —.
How many GB is Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition?
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition requires at least 2 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition CPU or GPU intensive?
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.
Can Steam Deck run Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition?
Unfortunately, Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition is currently marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and determined it does not work properly on the device due to compatibility issues.
How many players can run Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
