Stronghold 4 System Requirements Revealed for Unreal Engine 5 Medieval Strategy Game

FireFly Studios revealed system requirements and a release timeline for Stronghold 4. The developer plans to launch a playable demo on Steam June 23rd before the game enters Early Access later this year. The demo provides a preview of the game as FireFly Studios completes its ongoing development work.

FireFly Studios outlines hardware needs and release schedule for upcoming strategy title

Stronghold 4 builds on Unreal Engine 5 but targets slightly older hardware according to FireFly Studios and Steam. The minimum configuration requires an Intel Core i5-4670 processor, a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card with at least 3 GB of VRAM, 16 GB of system memory, and 33 GB of hard disk space. A GeForce RTX 2060 with 6 GB of graphics memory serves as the recommended upgrade path.

The game launches with eight AI opponents, a 22-mission story campaign, skirmish mode, and free building mode at launch. The narrative functions as a prequel where players control Penryn of Wethel, a shepherd who rises to become a leader. Online multiplayer, co-op campaign, and economic campaign content arrive by the time the full version releases.

FireFly Studios plans to release the final version around six months after Early Access begins. The final release is scheduled for approximately six months after the Early Access period begins.