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|lutris = the-settlers-ii-10th-anniversary | |lutris = the-settlers-ii-10th-anniversary | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|wikipedia = The Settlers II 10th Anniversary | |wikipedia = The Settlers II 10th Anniversary | ||
|winehq = 3618 | |winehq = 3618 | ||
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− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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+ | |release history = | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.ubi.com/UK/Games/Info.aspx?pId=4783 Ubisoft game page] | {{mm}} [http://www.ubi.com/UK/Games/Info.aspx?pId=4783 Ubisoft game page] | ||
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/english-fan-translation-s2dng-vikings Fan-made English translation for the Vikings expansion pack] |
{{GOG.com links|1207659163|the_settlers_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659163|the_settlers_series|for game series}} | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row|1= Vikings |2= Available only in German, Czech, Polish and Russian languages. A [https:// | + | {{DLC/row|1= Vikings |2= Available only in German, Czech, Polish and Russian languages. A [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/english-fan-translation-s2dng-vikings fan-made English translation] is available. |3= Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, rename or delete intro video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Drat|date=2019-09-05}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\data\video|folder}} |
+ | # Move, rename or delete {{file|BB_Logo.bik}}, {{file|funaticsAlpha.bik}}, {{file|Intro.bik}}. and {{file|Ubisoft.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Vertical FOV is chopped off (Vert-); use [https://www.moddb.com | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Vertical FOV is chopped off (Vert-); use [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/widescreen-fix Widescreen Fix] |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Vertical FOV is chopped off (Vert-); use [https://www.moddb.com | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Vertical FOV is chopped off (Vert-); use [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/widescreen-fix Widescreen Fix] |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = Interface scaling is not supported. | |4k ultra hd notes = Interface scaling is not supported. | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Use [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/widescreen-fix/ Widescreen Fix] |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/widescreen-fix/ Widescreen Fix] |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
− | |vsync notes = To modify it, open the | + | |vsync notes = To modify it, open the {{file|engine.ini}} file in {{file|{{p|game}}\data\settings|folder}} and change the {{code|Vsync}} line value to 1 or 0. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Disabling VSync might be needed |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/english-fan-translation-s2dng-vikings Fan translation for the Vikings Add-On] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 6 | |online play players = 6 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official TinCat service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = TinCat | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
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|minOS = 2000 | |minOS = 2000 | ||
− | |minCPU = Pentium 4 or Athlon XP 1.4 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 or Athlon XP 1.4 GHz |
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 460 MB | |minHD = 460 MB | ||
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|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
− | |recCPU = Pentium 4 or Athlon XP 2.0 GHz | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 or Athlon XP 2.0 GHz |
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recGPU = ATI Radeon 9000/X series or NVIDIA GeForce 4/FX/6/7 series (GeForce 4 MX not supported) | |recGPU = ATI Radeon 9000/X series or NVIDIA GeForce 4/FX/6/7 series (GeForce 4 MX not supported) | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 18:12, 12 August 2023
This page is for the enhanced remake. For the original game, see The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici. For the 2018 re-release of the original, see The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici - History Edition.
Developers | |
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Blue Byte Software | |
Funatics Development | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 27, 2006 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Building, RTS |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Classical |
Series | The Settlers |
The Settlers II: 10th Anniversary is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view building and RTS game in the The Settlers series.
General information
- Ubisoft game page
- Fan-made English translation for the Vikings expansion pack
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM DRM | |||
Retail | "Die Siedler II: Die Nächste Generation - Wikinger from the Gold Edition updates the Retail version of Die Siedler II: Die Nächste Generation to version 11757 and removes the DRM | |||
GOG.com | Does not include the Vikings expansion pack. |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes a new faction, campaign, maps, and a random map generator. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Vikings | Available only in German, Czech, Polish and Russian languages. A fan-made English translation is available. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Move, rename or delete intro video files[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\data\settings[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\S2\saves |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Vertical FOV is chopped off (Vert-); use Widescreen Fix | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Vertical FOV is chopped off (Vert-); use Widescreen Fix | ||
4K Ultra HD | Interface scaling is not supported. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use Widescreen Fix | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use Widescreen Fix | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | To modify it, open the engine.ini file in <path-to-game>\data\settings and change the Vsync line value to 1 or 0. |
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60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Disabling VSync might be needed | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Issues fixed
Invisible mouse pointer
- The game may launch with an invisible mouse pointer, or visible but static pointer although moving and clicking works.
Set text size in Windows Display Settings to 100% or 125%
|
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Fan translation for the Vikings Add-On | |||
Czech | Retail only. | |||
French | ||||
German | Retail only; download for GOG.com version | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation by "mozgi-studio" | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 6 | |||
Online play | 6 | The official TinCat service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 5479, 6582, 8777 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | TinCat |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 or Athlon XP 1.4 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 or Athlon XP 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 460 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 8500 or NVIDIA GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon 9000/X series or NVIDIA GeForce 4/FX/6/7 series (GeForce 4 MX not supported) 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).