System requirements Universe Sandbox
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe. VR optional.

Minimum pc requirements list Universe Sandbox
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 7 SP1+ (64-bit)*
- Processor: 1.6 GHz dual-core
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2 GB Video Memory†, Shader Model 5.0
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: * A 64-bit version of Windows is required for Universe Sandbox updates after November 2018. Users on 32-bit systems can still run previous versions. Learn more † Laptops or other computers that use integrated graphics (rather than dedicated graphics hardware) may see issues with Universe Sandbox even if they meet the video memory requirement. Dedicated video hardware is recommended.
Recommended pc requirements list Universe Sandbox
Recommended:
- Processor: 3.6 GHz quad-core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4 GB Video Memory
- DirectX: Version 11
- Additional Notes: For VR, see recommendations from your headset manufacturer