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Digital game code card for Cuban Missile Crisis strategy game

1C Publishing EU

1C Publishing EU 41665 Cuban Missile Crisis downloadable game

SKU CH-ED0G-2264C MPN 41665

A real-time strategy and turn-based tactical game set in an alternate 1962 where the Cuban Missile Crisis escalated into nuclear war

  • Product nameCuban Missile Crisis
  • Published by1C Online Games
  • Developed byG5 Software
  • Supported platformPC
  • ESRB age ratingT - Teen
  • Game genreStrategy

Model Cuban Missile Crisis

  • Real-time strategy meets turn-based global tactics in 1962 Cold War setting
  • Alternative history where nuclear exchange creates resource scarcity survival scenario
  • Steam DRM activation with instant digital delivery to PC library
  • ESRB Teen rating for strategic warfare content without graphic violence
  • Runs on modest hardware: 800 MHz CPU, 512 MB RAM, 64 MB VRAM

Game concept and audience

Cuban Missile Crisis is a real-time strategy game with a turn-based global layer set in an alternate 1962 where the Cold War turned nuclear. Players command forces in tactical battles while managing resources across a radioactive world. The downloadable PC title activates through Steam and carries a Teen rating for strategic combat themes.

Upgrade context and value

This product replaces a physical disc copy by delivering the complete game as an online code, removing the need for optical media or shipping wait times. The jump is worthwhile for players who want immediate access on modern Windows systems without hunting for legacy media or dealing with disc-based DRM schemes.

System headroom and limits

Minimum requirements call for an 800 MHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 64 MB VRAM and 2 GB of storage space on Windows XP SP3 through Windows 7. The lightweight footprint means it runs comfortably on virtually any contemporary PC, though buyers on macOS or Linux cannot activate the Steam code without a Windows environment.

How it compares

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Price $2.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 5,961 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Model name41665
Product nameCuban Missile Crisis
Product typeGame
ReleasedMay 05, 2005
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm
Software
Published by1C Online Games
Developed byG5 Software
Supported platformPC
ESRB age ratingT - Teen
Game genreStrategy
Activation platformSteam

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Questions about this item

What operating systems does the Cuban Missile Crisis download code support?

The game requires Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1 or Windows 7 and a Steam account for activation and installation.

How do I install the game after I receive the online code?

Create or sign in to a Steam account, choose Activate a Product on Steam, enter the code and follow the prompts to download and install the 2 GB game.

What ongoing requirement does the Steam DRM create after installation?

The game must launch through the Steam client, so an internet connection is needed for the initial activation and for any future Steam updates.

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