SPORE: installation and first launch
Maxis™
Check the system requirements and access conditions before starting SPORE. The game access panel provides the instructions for your selected access.
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About SPORE
From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve in a universe of your own creations. Play through Spore's five evolutionary stages : Cell, Creature, Tribe, Civilization, and Space. Each stage has its own unique style, challenges, and goals. You can play how you choose: Start in Cell and nurture one species from humble tidepool organism to intergalactic traveler, or jump straight in and build tribes or civilizations on new planets. What you do with your universe is up to you. Spore gives you a variety of powerful yet easy-to-use creation tools so you can create every aspect of your universe:…
System requirements
- Supported OS: Microsoft Windows® XP with Service Pack 1 and Vista
- Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent
- Memory: 512 MB RAM (768 MB RAM for Vista)
- Graphics: 128 MB Video Card, with support for Pixel Shader 2.0
- DirectX®: The latest version of DirectX 9.0c or higher
- Hard Drive: At least 4 GB of hard drive space, with at least 1 GB additional space for creations
- Intel Integrated Chipset, 945GM or above
- 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent
- 768 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Where can I check access conditions for SPORE?
Open the game page and access panel. Check availability and the instructions for your access before subscribing. Ask support if any conditions are unclear.
How much does it cost?
Current plans are published on the subscription page. Your access period depends on the selected plan. A one-month catalog subscription costs 7 USDT. See the subscription page for other plans and the final payment amount.
Do online modes work?
No. The subscription is for single-player: online modes and online co-op are not available.
What affects the time until the first launch?
Download size, connection speed, component installation and any required activation. Finish installation and follow the access panel instructions.
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