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Universe Sandbox
About
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Universe Sandbox is a physics-based space simulator that allows you to create, destroy, and interact on an unimaginable scale.
It merges real-time gravity, climate, collision, and material interactions to reveal the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet.
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It merges real-time gravity, climate, collision, and material interactions to reveal the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet.
Simulate Gravity
N-body simulation at almost any speed using Newtonian mechanics. Real science, real physics, no supercomputer required.Collide Planets & Stars
Epic, mind blowing collisions of massive planetary bodies that leave behind molten craters.Create Your Own Systems
Start with a star, then add a planet. Spruce it up with moons, rings, comets, or even a black hole.Model Earth's Climate
Watch sea ice grow and recede with the seasons because of the tilt of the Earth: change the tilt and change the seasons. Or move the Earth farther from the Sun and freeze the entire planet.Learn more...
Supernova a Star
Make a star evolve by cranking up its age or mass, then watch a supernova unfold.Explore Historical Events
Ride along with the Juno and New Horizons spacecraft, or view a total solar eclipse.And more...
- Material System - build planets out of Hydrogen, Iron, Rock, & Water
- Stellar flares & volatile trails
- Procedurally generated planets, stars, & galaxies
- Pulsars
- Light-warping black holes
- Original soundtrack by Macoubre
- Support for 20+ languages
Officially supports the same Linux distributions as Proton.
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 21H1+ (64 bit) | Windows 11 |
| Processor | 1.6GHz dual-core | 3.6 GHz quad-core |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 4 GB of dedicated video memory, Shader Model 6.0 | 4 GB of dedicated video memory, Shader Model 6.0 |
| DirectX | DirectX 12 | DirectX 12 |
| Storage | 4 GB | 4+ GB |
| Other | A 64-bit version of Windows is required for Universe Sandbox. Laptops or other computers that use integrated graphics (rather than dedicated graphics hardware) may have issues with Universe Sandbox even if they meet the 2 GB video memory requirement. Dedicated video hardware is recommended. | — |
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | macOS 12.0+ | macOS 12.0+ |
| Processor | Apple M1 or newer | Apple M1 or newer |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Metal, 2 GB Video Memory | 4 GB Video Memory |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2+ GB |
| Other | Laptops or other computers that use integrated graphics (rather than dedicated graphics hardware) may have issues with Universe Sandbox even if they meet the 2 GB video memory requirement. Dedicated video hardware is recommended. | — |
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