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Planet Coaster System Requirements

November 17, 2016Frontier Developments83/100

Craft elaborate theme parks and thrilling coasters in this construction and management sim. Build upon the legacy of classic park builders with in-depth design tools.

Planet Coaster Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel i5-2300/AMD FX-4300, Nvidia GTX 560/AMD, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: 12 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 7/8.1/10 64bit
Processor
Intel i5-2300/AMD FX-4300CPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
Nvidia GTX 560/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB)GPU Deals
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
8 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 7/8.1/10 64bit
Processor
Intel i7-4770/AMD FX-8350CPU Deals
RAM
12 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
Nvidia GTX 980/AMD Radeon R9 380GPU Deals
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
8 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Planet Coaster

#1

Lower crowd density in settings to improve performance.

#2

Reduce shadow quality for a significant FPS boost.

#3

Disable ambient occlusion for better performance.

#4

Close unnecessary background applications.

#5

Use lower resolution textures to save memory.

#6

Limit the number of special effects in your park.

Planet Coaster System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Planet Coaster on a low-end PC?
Planet Coaster can be demanding. To play at minimum settings (low graphics, lower resolution), you'll need at least an Intel i5-2300/AMD FX-4300 CPU, Nvidia GTX 560/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB) GPU, and 8GB of RAM. If your PC is below these specs, you may experience significant performance issues or be unable to run the game.
What GPU do I need for Planet Coaster?
The minimum GPU is an Nvidia GTX 560/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB). For a smoother experience with higher settings, an Nvidia GTX 980/AMD Radeon R9 380 or better is recommended.
How much RAM does Planet Coaster need?
Planet Coaster requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM. For optimal performance, especially in parks with many guests and complex rides, 12GB of RAM is recommended.
Will Planet Coaster run on integrated graphics?
While technically possible, running Planet Coaster on integrated graphics is not recommended. You will likely experience very low frame rates and significant performance issues, even on the lowest settings. A dedicated graphics card is highly recommended.
What is the best graphics settings for Planet Coaster?
The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. Start with medium settings and adjust from there. If you experience low frame rates, lower settings like shadows, reflections, and ambient occlusion. Experiment to find a balance between visual quality and performance.
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Planet Coaster Game Info

Developer

Frontier Developments

Publisher

Frontier Developments

Release Date

November 17, 2016

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

Genres

SimulatorStrategy

Game Modes

  • Single player
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Planet Coaster Screenshots

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