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Holdfast: Nations At War: PC requirements and the PC you need

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Will my computer play it?

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About Holdfast: Nations At War

Holdfast: Nations At War is an action, massively multiplayer, RPG and simulation game, made by Anvil Game Studios. It came out on 5 Mar 2020. You can play it multiplayer, massively multiplayer online, player versus player or online player versus player. It works fully with a controller and supports mods.

What Holdfast: Nations At War needs

In plain words: to play at all it needs almost any graphics, even the graphics built into the processor, and to play it well the makers suggest a mid-range graphics card from a few years ago, with 10GB of memory.

PartMinimumRecommended
Graphics cardNvidia GT 1030 or Radeon RX 550Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 580 8GB
ProcessorIntel i5-4670k or AMD Ryzen 7 1800XIntel i7-8700k or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Memory (RAM)8 GB RAM10 GB RAM
Storage22 GB available space22 GB available space

From the Steam store page, checked 16 October 2026. The makers sometimes change these; their page is always right.

Will my computer play Holdfast: Nations At War?

On most computers we find the graphics card for you. Add your processor and memory, and we will tell you if it plays, and what to upgrade if not.

Where do I find these on my computer?
  1. Processor and memory: on Windows 10 or 11, right-click the Start button and choose System. Look for Processor (type the part like "i5-4460" or "Ryzen 5 3600") and Installed RAM.
  2. Graphics card: press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, click Performance, then GPU. The name is at the top right. If there are two, use the one that is not "Intel UHD" or "Radeon Graphics".

On most computers this page finds the graphics card for you. What you type is used to work out the answer and then forgotten: we keep nothing.

A low-spec PC or a high-spec PC?

The gap between the minimum and recommended spec is modest, so a mid-range gaming PC gives a good experience.

On a PC that only just meets the minimum, the game will start and play, but on low settings: simpler shadows and textures, shorter view distances and fewer frames each second, so fast moments can feel less smooth. A 1080p screen is the sensible match.

On a PC that meets or beats the recommended spec, you can turn the settings up: sharper textures, proper shadows and lighting, more detail in the distance, and a smoother picture. A stronger PC also lets you use a sharper 1440p or high-refresh screen.

Our PCs that meet the recommended spec

These should play Holdfast: Nations At War well. Cheapest first.

Sandbox Robin 3400G 1060 refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Robin 3400G 1060 refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1060

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4 cores, 8 threads, built-in Radeon graphics) (tested)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested) + 1TB 3.5-inch hard drive (tested) + 1TB hard drive
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£599

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Typhoon 1060X refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Typhoon 1060X refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 4500 + GTX 1060

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (6 cores, 12 threads)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
256GB SSD + 1TB 3.5-inch hard drive (tested) + 1TB hard drive
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£609

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Jingle 3400G 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Jingle 3400G 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1660 Super

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4 cores, 8 threads, built-in Radeon graphics) (tested)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested)
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£649

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Holly 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Holly 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 4500 + GTX 1660 Super

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (6 cores, 12 threads)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested)
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£689

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Sleigh 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Sleigh 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3600X + GTX 1660 Super

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (6 cores, 12 threads)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested)
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£699

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Dasher 3400G 1080 refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Dasher 3400G 1080 refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1080 8GB

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4 cores, 8 threads, built-in Radeon graphics) (tested)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested) + 1TB 3.5-inch hard drive (tested) + 1TB hard drive
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£699

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Cheaper PCs that meet the minimum

Sandbox Snowflake 3400G refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Snowflake 3400G refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3400G + Radeon Vega 11 (built in)

No separate graphics card: good for Minecraft for Windows, Roblox, Fortnite at low settings, and everyday use. A graphics card can be added later.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4 cores, 8 threads, built-in Radeon graphics) (tested)
Graphics
Radeon Vega 11 graphics built into the processor
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested)
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£489

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Lucid 5600G refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Lucid 5600G refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 5600G + built-in graphics

No separate graphics card: good for Minecraft for Windows, Roblox, Fortnite at low settings, and everyday use. A graphics card can be added later.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G (6 cores, 12 threads, built-in Radeon graphics)
Graphics
Radeon graphics built into the processor
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested) + 1TB 3.5-inch hard drive (tested) + 1TB hard drive
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£619

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Beginner 3 gaming PC

New build1080p gaming

Sandbox Beginner 3 gaming PC

Ryzen 3 3200G + Radeon graphics

No separate graphics card: good for Minecraft for Windows, Roblox, Fortnite at low settings, and everyday use. A graphics card can be added later.

Processor
Ryzen 3 3200G
Graphics
Radeon graphics (built in)
Memory
16GB DDR4
Storage
1TB NVMe SSD
Windows
Windows 11 Home installed

£681.43

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Questions about Holdfast: Nations At War on PC

What graphics card do I need for Holdfast: Nations At War?

The makers say the minimum is Nvidia GT 1030 or Radeon RX 550, and they recommend Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 580 8GB. In plain words: a mid-range graphics card from a few years ago for a good experience.

How much memory (RAM) does Holdfast: Nations At War need?

At least 8GB, and 10GB is recommended. 16GB is the sensible amount for a gaming PC today.

Is Holdfast: Nations At War multiplayer?

Yes. You can play it multiplayer, massively multiplayer online, player versus player or online player versus player.

Can a gaming PC from Sandbox Computers run Holdfast: Nations At War?

Yes. 113 of our PCs meet the recommended spec, from £599. They are built and tested in Worcester.

How we match: we compare the graphics card and the memory in each PC with the makers' spec, because those decide most of how a game runs. For very new or demanding games, ask us and we will check the processor too. More help: graphics cards explained, how much RAM, which screen.