Ubisoft’s city-building simulation Anno 1800 will have their open beta session begin from 12 April to 14 April. The company also revealed both the minimum and recommended specs for Anno 1800 for Windows PC.

Here’s what you need.

Minimum Specifications 1080p (30FPS):

• Operating System: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64bit versions only)
• Processor: Intel Core i5 2500 @ 3.3 GHz, AMD FX 6350 @ 3.9 GHz
• RAM: 8GB
• Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 (2GB), AMD Radeon R7 260X (2GB)
• Direct X: Direct X 11 or 12

Minimum Specifications 1080p (60FPS):

• Operating System: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64bit versions only)
• Processor: Intel Core i5 4460 @ 3.2 GHz, AMD Ryzen3 1200 @ 3,1 GHz
• RAM: 8GB
• Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) or AMD Radeon R9 270X (2GB)
• Direct X: Direct X 11 or 12

Recommended Specifications 1080p (30FPS):

• Operating System: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64bit versions only)
• Processor: Intel Core i5 4690K @ 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen5 1400 @ 3.2 GHz
• RAM: 8GB
• Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 (4GB), AMD Radeon R9 285X (2GB)
• Direct X: Direct X 11 or 12

Recommended Specifications 4K (60FPS):

• Operating System: Windows 10 (64bit versions only)
• Processor: Intel Core i5 4690 @ 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X @ 3.5 GHz
• RAM: 8GB
• Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 (4GB), AMDRadeon R9 290X (4GB)
• Direct X: Direct X 11 or 12

The game is also optimized to be played on a laptop with an Intel integrated GPU, so you won’t need a full blown rig to run this game. That’s a relief and a welcomed surprise considering the beautifully rendered world of Anno 1800. Just feast your eyes on the shots below.

Players can join the open beta beginning from 12 April through either Uplay or the Epic Games Store. The programme will last for 2 days, meaning it would end on 14 April.

Those who pre-ordered the game will receive the Imperial Pack containing extra goodies for the game. Digital Deluxe and Pioneers Editions owners will have access to exclusive content including the Anarchist character.

Don’t forget to register for the Open Beta before you head out to the beautiful world of Anno 1800.