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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Nival}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Nival}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|La Plata Studios|Expansions}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|La Plata Studios|Expansions}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|General Arcade|Post-GameSpy support}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Virtual Programming|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Virtual Programming|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|blitzkrieg-2003|74}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|blitzkrieg-2003|74}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|blitzkrieg|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War II, Historical, Europe, Eastern Europe, Africa }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Blitzkrieg }} | ||
|steam appid = 313480 | |steam appid = 313480 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207663993 | |gogcom id = 1207663993 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1207659071 | |gogcom id side = 1207659071 | ||
+ | |hltb = 1172 | ||
+ | |igdb = blitzkrieg | ||
+ | |lutris = blitzkrieg | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 11329 |
|wikipedia = Blitzkrieg (video game) | |wikipedia = Blitzkrieg (video game) | ||
|winehq = 6052 | |winehq = 6052 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4/5}} disc check | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4/5}} disc check | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | blitzkrieg_anthology | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | blitzkrieg_anthology | DRM-free | Anthology | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | blitzkrieg-anthology | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | blitzkrieg-anthology | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | blitzkrieg-anthology | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | blitzkrieg-anthology | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 313480 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 313480 | Steam | Anthology | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id900457108 | MacApp | | + | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id900457108 | MacApp | Anthology. No online play (only LAN).<ref name="Mac App Store">{{store link|MacApp|id431617849|Mac App Store - Blitzkrieg}}</ref> | | OS X | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/BlitzkriegDemo Archive.org]. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Blitzkrieg Anthology contains all the 3 expansions | + | {{ii}} '''Blitzkrieg Anthology''' contains all the 3 expansions |
{{ii}} The GOG.com and Steam versions have working multiplayer. [[GameSpy]] multiplayer services for the retail release have been shut down, and the Mac App Store version does not include any multiplayer. | {{ii}} The GOG.com and Steam versions have working multiplayer. [[GameSpy]] multiplayer services for the retail release have been shut down, and the Mac App Store version does not include any multiplayer. | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Burning Horizon | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Rolling Thunder | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Iron Division | Requires Burning Horizon or Rolling Thunder | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===AI Logic Fixes=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The base game and expansions contain a couple of AI bugs. The AI can see and shoot through buildings, and there is a bug where guns 'dig out' when manually ordered to turn.<ref name="AI Logic">[https://www.gog.com/forum/blitzkrieg_series/fixes_for_blitzkrieg_1_recommended_mods_and_tips_for_new_players Fixes for Blitzkrieg 1, Recommended Mods and Tips for new players]</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} These can be resolved by replacing the AI logic DLL with the equivalent DLL from the spinoff game [[Stalingrad]], which fixed these issues. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace DLL in the game directory|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the fix from [https://www.moddb.com/mods/achtung-panzer/addons/new-blitzkrieg-ailogicdll ModDB]. | ||
+ | # Make a backup of the original {{file|ailogic.dll}} in case you encounter issues. | ||
+ | # Copy {{file|ailogic.dll}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\Run|folder}} ({{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} for the GOG version). | ||
+ | # Overwrite the original file when prompted. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Winter Buildings mod=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Adds winter models to certain buildings which originally lacked them.<ref name="AI Logic">[https://www.gog.com/forum/blitzkrieg_series/fixes_for_blitzkrieg_1_recommended_mods_and_tips_for_new_players Fixes for Blitzkrieg 1, Recommended Mods and Tips for new players]</ref> | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Installing the mod|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the mod from [https://www.moddb.com/mods/achtung-panzer/addons/tangrams-european-winter-buildings ModDB]. | ||
+ | # Copy {{file|winter-buildings.pak}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\Run\Data|folder}} ({{file|{{p|game}}\Data|folder}} for the GOG version). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Blitzkrieg Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Blitzkrieg Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/blitzkrieg | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/blitzkrieg | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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{{ii}} If the game is running poorly change the '''Minimal FPS''' setting to '''0'''. | {{ii}} If the game is running poorly change the '''Minimal FPS''' setting to '''0'''. | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Blitzkrieg Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Blitzkrieg Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play players = 16 | |lan play players = 16 | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = For the GOG.com version use the installer available under bonus content.<ref>{{store link|GOG.com|blitzkrieg_anthology|Blitzkrieg Anthology on GOG.com}}</ref> | + | |lan play notes = For the GOG.com version, use the installer available under bonus content.<ref>{{store link|GOG.com|blitzkrieg_anthology|Blitzkrieg Anthology on GOG.com}}</ref> |
− | |online play = | + | |online play = limited |
|online play players = 16 | |online play players = 16 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = Not available in the Mac App Store version.<ref name="Mac App Store"/> | + | |online play notes = Steam and GOG.com versions were updated to replace the original defunct [[GameSpy]] service via Galaxy, and can connect to each other. Not available in the Mac App Store version.<ref name="Mac App Store"/> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 8 | + | |direct3d versions = 8.1 |
|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 = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://macintoshgarden.org/games/blitzkrieg|title=Blitzkrieg|date=2020-01-24}}</ref> | |macos app notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://macintoshgarden.org/games/blitzkrieg|title=Blitzkrieg|date=2020-01-24}}</ref> | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
− | |multiplayer = GameSpy | + | |multiplayer = GameSpy, GOG Galaxy |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 22:00, 22 February 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Nival | |
Expansions | La Plata Studios |
Post-GameSpy support | General Arcade |
macOS (OS X) | Virtual Programming |
Publishers | |
1C Company | |
Cdv Software Entertainment | |
Engines | |
Enigma Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 4, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | April 20, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 74 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Strategy |
Themes | World War II, Historical, Europe, Eastern Europe, Africa |
Series | Blitzkrieg |
Blitzkrieg | |
---|---|
Blitzkrieg | 2003 |
Blitzkrieg 2 | 2005 |
Blitzkrieg 3 | 2017 |
Warnings
Blitzkrieg is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric strategy game in the Blitzkrieg series.
General information
- Official game page
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 4/5 DRM disc check | |||
GOG.com | Anthology | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Anthology | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | Anthology. No online play (only LAN).[1] |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Version differences
- Blitzkrieg Anthology contains all the 3 expansions
- The GOG.com and Steam versions have working multiplayer. GameSpy multiplayer services for the retail release have been shut down, and the Mac App Store version does not include any multiplayer.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Burning Horizon | ||
Rolling Thunder | ||
Iron Division | Requires Burning Horizon or Rolling Thunder |
Essential improvements
AI Logic Fixes
- The base game and expansions contain a couple of AI bugs. The AI can see and shoot through buildings, and there is a bug where guns 'dig out' when manually ordered to turn.[2]
- These can be resolved by replacing the AI logic DLL with the equivalent DLL from the spinoff game Stalingrad, which fixed these issues.
Replace DLL in the game directory |
---|
|
Winter Buildings mod
- Adds winter models to certain buildings which originally lacked them.[2]
Installing the mod |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Run[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/313480/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Run\saves[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/313480/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Up to 1440x900. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF topic. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use -windowed command line argument. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
- If the game is running poorly change the Minimal FPS setting to 0.
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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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 | ||||
German | ||||
Russian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 16 | For the GOG.com version, use the installer available under bonus content.[3] | ||
Online play | 16 | Steam and GOG.com versions were updated to replace the original defunct GameSpy service via Galaxy, and can connect to each other. Not available in the Mac App Store version.[1] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 80, 6667, 28900, 29900, 29901 |
UDP | 8889, 9089, 13139, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | [4] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy, GOG Galaxy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 366 MHz | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Processor | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (313480) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mac App Store - Blitzkrieg
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fixes for Blitzkrieg 1, Recommended Mods and Tips for new players
- ↑ Blitzkrieg Anthology on GOG.com
- ↑ Blitzkrieg - last accessed on 2020-01-24