Dawn of Discovery™

Dawn of Discovery System Requirements

Published by Ubisoft


What we love

1. Create your own nation with a unique blend of simulation and real-time strategy as you journey across the globe to explore, trade, and learn technologies to expand your empire and to make your own history.

2. A unique and award-winning combination of construction, economy, discovery, diplomacy, and combat.


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System Requirements and Specifications

Windows PC Requirements

  • OS: Windows® XP (SP3), Windows Vista® (only)
  • Processor: Pentium 4 3GHz or comparable (dual core recommended)
  • Memory: 1 GB (3 GB recommended)
  • Graphics: DirectX®9-compatible graphics adapter with 128 MB RAM (DirectX®10 with 512 MB recommended)
  • DirectX®: DirectX®9/10
  • Hard Drive: 6 GB free space
  • Sound: DirectX®9-compatible
  • Peripherals Supported: Windows-compliant mouse, keyboard, gamepad, headset
* Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:
  • ATI® Radeon® 9600–9800 / X300–850 / X1050–1950 / HD2400-2900 / HD3400–3870 / HD4300–4890
  • NVIDIA GeForce® 6100–6800 / 7100–7950 / 8200–8800 / 9200–9800 / 120–140 / 250–295
  • Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website at: http://support.ubi.com.
NVIDIA® nForce™ or other motherboards/soundcards containing the Dolby® Digital Interactive Content Encoder required for Dolby Digital audio.
No maximum Pc system requirements!!

Macintosh Requirements

No minimum Mac system requirements!!
No maximum Mac system requirements!!

Linux Requirements

No minimum linux requirements!!
No maximum linux requirements!!

Can my PC Run Dawn of Discovery? How to check your PC Specifications


Find specs for all Windows versions:


    Windows 10 and Windows 11 specifications:
  • Step 1. Open Windows Explorer, locate "This PC".
  • Step 2. Right-click "This PC" icon and select the "Properties" option.

  • Windows 8 specifications:
  • Processor, memory and operating system: Click the Windows Start Button » Settings Tile » PC and Devices » PC Info.

  • Windows 7 specifications:
  • Step 1. Right-click the “Computer” icon to open the menu » Select the "Properties" option.


Troubleshooting: What to do if you run into problems

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