Star Trek Fleet Command launched on mobile first, and its PC client through Scopely's own standalone launcher was built to match that low hardware bar rather than demand a gaming-grade PC. This checklist lays out exactly what Scopely publishes, and is honest about what it does not.
Official minimum specs
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel i3 4130 (3.4GHz) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics 4400 |
That is the complete published list. Scopely does not publish a separate recommended tier, and does not publish an official storage/download size for the PC client. Treat the minimum spec as a starting point rather than a promise: Scopely's own support notice states plainly that meeting these specs does not guarantee smooth performance, and recommends contacting support directly if issues persist after installing.
Storage planning without an official number
Because Scopely has not published a fixed install size, the safest approach is the same one independent PC setup guides recommend: keep meaningful free space available before installing, since the launcher needs room for the initial download, the unpacked game files, and every future content update on top of that. Update 92 alone added dozens of new research nodes and a full new building, which is a reminder that this is a live-service game that grows over time, not a fixed-size install you set once and forget.
An SSD is not officially required, but it is the same general recommendation that applies to any frequently patched live-service client: faster load times for the base UI and fewer stutters when a large content update unpacks in the background.
Why the bar is so low
The published minimum spec (Intel Graphics 4400, a laptop-integrated GPU from the early 2010s) reflects the game's identity as a UI-and-menu-driven strategy title rather than a real-time 3D game: base management screens, fleet lists, and turn-based-feeling combat resolve mostly through 2D interface rendering rather than a heavy 3D engine under load. In practice this means almost any PC built in the last decade meets the bar; the more common bottleneck for players is background software and internet connection quality, not the graphics card.
Frequently asked questions
What is the recommended spec for Star Trek Fleet Command on PC?
Scopely has not published one. Only the minimum spec (Intel i3 4130, 8GB RAM, Intel Graphics 4400, Windows 10 64-bit) is officially listed.
How much storage does it need?
Scopely does not publish a fixed download or install size. Leave generous free space rather than installing on a nearly-full drive, since the client grows with regular content updates.
Do I need a dedicated graphics card?
No. The published minimum spec is an integrated GPU (Intel Graphics 4400), reflecting the game's mobile-first, UI-driven design.
