Stellaris: The Machine Age System Requirements

If your PC meets the *minimum* requirements (Intel® Core™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350, Nvidia® GeForce® GTX 560 Ti (1GB) or AMD® Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB), and 6 GB RAM), you should be able to run the game, but expect lower graphics settings and potentially slower performance, especially in late-game scenarios with large empires.

For *minimum* settings, an Nvidia® GeForce® GTX 560 Ti (1GB) or AMD® Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB) will suffice. For *recommended* settings and a smoother experience, aim for an Nvidia® GeForce® GTX 970 (4GB) or AMD® Radeon™ RX 470 (4GB).

The *minimum* RAM requirement is 6 GB, but 8 GB of RAM is *recommended* for a smoother experience, especially when playing with larger galaxies or numerous mods. More RAM can significantly improve late-game performance.

While technically possible, running Stellaris: The Machine Age on integrated graphics is *not recommended*. You'll likely experience very low frame rates and graphical glitches, even at the lowest settings. A dedicated graphics card is highly advised.

The best graphics settings depend on your hardware. If you meet the *recommended* specs, you can likely run the game on medium to high settings. If you only meet the *minimum* specs, start with the lowest settings and gradually increase them until you find a balance between performance and visual quality. Experiment with disabling features like shadows and bloom.