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Clash Royale: Release Date & Supported Platforms

Clash Royale Release Dates (PC, iOS, Android, and Google Play Beta)

iOS Release: March 2, 2016 (Worldwide)
- Soft-launch: January 4, 2016 (Canada, Australia, Nordic regions, and more).
Android Release: March 2, 2016 (Worldwide)
- Launched simultaneously with iOS.
PC Release via Google Play Games: October 23, 2023 (Officially confirmed by Supercell)
- Available through Google Play Games for PC, allowing native Android gameplay on Windows.
- Note: This is not a standalone PC port but an official Android emulation platform by Google.
Unofficial PC Methods (Pre-2023):
- Android emulators (BlueStacks, LDPlayer).
- Cloud streaming (GeForce Now).

Supported Platforms

Mobile Devices:
- iOS: Play on iPhone and iPad on the App Store.
- Android: Available on the Google Play Store.
PC Gaming:
- Google Play Games (Beta): Now accessible on PC, offering optimized graphics and intuitive mouse controls.
Cross-Platform Play:
- Supercell ID: Sync your game progress seamlessly between mobile and PC.

How to Play Clash Royale on PC

Unlock a new way to engage in epic strategy duels on your Windows PC. Follow these simple steps and enjoy the full mobile experience on a larger screen:

Download & Install: Visit the official Clash Royale on PC page and download Google Play Games to get started.
Launch & Log In: Open the app, log in with your Supercell ID, and seamlessly sync your progress across platforms.
Enjoy Free-to-Play Action: Clash Royale remains free-to-play on PC, with in-game purchases available just like on mobile.
Windows Exclusive: Note that the PC version is currently available only on Windows. Google Play Games does not support Mac or Linux.
Why the PC Release?: Supercell aims to provide more ways to play and reach a broader audience by bringing their popular games to PC.

Official PC System Requirements

Component	Requirement
OS	Windows 10 (v2004 or later)
Storage	SSD with 10 GB free space (HDD not supported)
Graphics	Intel UHD 630 GPU or equivalent (e.g., NVIDIA GTX 1050/AMD Radeon RX 560)
Processor	4 physical CPU cores (e.g., Intel i5-8400/AMD Ryzen 5 2600)
RAM	8 GB minimum
Other	Windows admin account Hardware virtualization enabled in BIOS