Was the issue with the game not launching on Intel 6th generation gpu (with latest drivers) fixed? The issue is mentioned on the Intel forums as well https://communities.intel.com/thread/103280
Looking at Stardock support ( https://esupport.stardock.com/index.php?/default_import/Knowledgebase/Article/View/496/161/general-galactic-civilizations-iii-troubleshooting#GraphicIssues ) I think the issue only happens with the 6th generation Intel CPUs (Skylake). HD4600 is the 4th generation, so it should not be affected.
A couple month ago, Gal Civ 3 was crashing after the intro movie on my Surface Pro 4 (with latest intel hd 520 drivers provided by Microsoft). I see a similar issue posted on the Intel forums: https://communities.intel.com/thread/103280 The solution included in the post (downgrade to older drivers, suggested by Stardock) is not an option, as it will break other titles. My question is (as I don't have the game inst
On my Surface 2 Pro with Intel HD 4400 it runs without any errors. Install updated drivers for your HD4000 - here are the latest from Intel website (check asus as well). If that doesn't help, re-run the vcredist_x64.exe and vcredist_x86.exe from the [_CommonRedist] folder inside your Galactic Civilization 3 folder. I hope this helps.
Thank you for the info. I was expecting it to run ok, since I run other recent strategy games quite well on the Surface Pro 2 (Rome 2 Total War, Age of Wonders 3, etc.). I decided to go ahead and get the beta.
Does anyone here tried the alpha on a Surface Pro 2 or 3 (i5 4300u/intel hd 4400)? Before I buy the beta, i would like to know how well it runs and if the UI is usable in 1080p on the Surface Pro 2. Moreover, is there any support for touch controls? Thanks in advance for any comments.