Official specs from Steam
Hearts of Iron IV system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5 750 | AMD® FX 4300 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.28GB) | AMD® HD 5850 (1GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) | AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 2 GB available space |
| Sound Card | Direct X- compatible soundcard. |
| Additional Notes | Mouse and keyboard are required. / Latest available WHQL drivers from both manufacturers/ Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode. |
Recommended
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5 2500K | AMD® Ryzen 3 2200G |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 570 (1.28GB) | AMD® Radeon™ HD 7970 (3GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 2 GB available space |
| Sound Card | Direct X- compatible soundcard. |
| Additional Notes | Mouse and keyboard are required. / Latest available WHQL drivers from both manufacturers. / Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode. |
macOS minimum
| OS | OS: macOS 13 (Ventura) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 @ 2.60 GHz or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon HD 6970M |
| Storage | 2 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Mouse and keyboard are required. / Latest available proprietary drivers / Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode. |
macOS recommended
| OS | OS: macOS 13 (Ventura) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 @ 2.90 GHz or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon R9 390M or NVIDIA GeForce 750M with 1GB VRAM |
| Storage | 2 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Mouse and keyboard are required. / Latest available proprietary drivers from both manufacturers/ Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode. |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Hearts of Iron IV?
Minimum: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.28GB) | AMD® HD 5850 (1GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) | AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11. Recommended: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 570 (1.28GB) | AMD® Radeon™ HD 7970 (3GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake).
How much RAM does Hearts of Iron IV need?
Hearts of Iron IV needs 4 GB RAM at minimum, 6 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Hearts of Iron IV?
Hearts of Iron IV requires 2 GB available space.
Does Hearts of Iron IV run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.