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|lutris = the-settlers-iv-gold-edition | |lutris = the-settlers-iv-gold-edition | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 3326 |
|wikipedia = The Settlers IV | |wikipedia = The Settlers IV | ||
|winehq = 239 | |winehq = 239 | ||
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_settlers_4_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_settlers_4_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/thesettlers4_demo Archive.org]. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} ''' | + | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game, the Mission CD, and The Trojans and the Elixir of Power expansion pack. |
− | {{ii}} ''' | + | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition Plus''' was only ever released in the German-speaking market. Aside from all the content of the Gold Edition, it includes Die Neue Welt expansion pack. |
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} [https://www.siedler-maps.de/downloads.php?action=download&downloadid=26 2.50.1516a] is the latest retail patch. Applies to all language versions. This patch does not remove the CD protection. | {{ii}} [https://www.siedler-maps.de/downloads.php?action=download&downloadid=26 2.50.1516a] is the latest retail patch. Applies to all language versions. This patch does not remove the CD protection. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://github.com/zocker-160/Settlers-IV-Patches Widescreen Fix] adds support for FHD, 4k and custom resolutions. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Video|folder}} |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|BB_logo.bik}}, {{file|S4.bik}} and {{file|UbiSoft_Logo.bik}}. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip all videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Config\Video.cfg|folder}} config file with any text editor | ||
+ | # Set <code>ShowVideos</code> to 0 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://github.com/FireEmerald/Settlers4-Widescreen-Tool The Settlers 4: Widescreen Tool]. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://github.com/zocker-160/Settlers-IV-Patches Widescreen Fix] or [https://github.com/FireEmerald/Settlers4-Widescreen-Tool The Settlers 4: Widescreen Tool]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://github.com/zocker-160/Settlers-IV-Patches Widescreen Fix]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://github.com/zocker-160/Settlers-IV-Patches Widescreen Fix]. |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = The player can zoom in and out. | |fov notes = The player can zoom in and out. | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | |antialiasing notes = Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | |vsync notes = Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = hackable |
− | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS by default but can be removed with [https://github.com/zocker-160/Settlers-IV-Patches Widescreen Fix]. |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = hackable |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = See 60fps notes above |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/298-the-settlers-iv-gold-edition-german-patch/ download for digital release]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/settlers_4_the/files/5898.html Unofficial translation by | + | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/settlers_4_the/files/5898.html Unofficial translation by 7 Wolf] |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|matchmaking = | |matchmaking = | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = unknown |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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===Fatal error: Exception 0xc0000005 at 0x00468bd0!=== | ===Fatal error: Exception 0xc0000005 at 0x00468bd0!=== | ||
{{ii}} Occurs if something went wrong while using trading routes via ship (but not limited to this). It's a bug in the game itself.<ref name="wsTool">[https://github.com/FireEmerald/Settlers4-Widescreen-Tool FireEmerald/Settlers4-Widescreen-Tool: Unlocks resolutions up to Full HD in The Settlers 4]</ref> | {{ii}} Occurs if something went wrong while using trading routes via ship (but not limited to this). It's a bug in the game itself.<ref name="wsTool">[https://github.com/FireEmerald/Settlers4-Widescreen-Tool FireEmerald/Settlers4-Widescreen-Tool: Unlocks resolutions up to Full HD in The Settlers 4]</ref> | ||
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===Desynchronization issues=== | ===Desynchronization issues=== | ||
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# Unzip the editor fix to The Settlers IV 'Editor' folder. | # Unzip the editor fix to The Settlers IV 'Editor' folder. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} You can also use [https://github.com/zocker-160/Settlers-IV-Patches Widescreen Fix] which includes a ddraw.dll wrapper, which also fixes this issue. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Music stops when playing as Mayans=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} When playing as Mayans, the music stops playing after a fight. This is a known bug that has never been fixed officially. A manual workaround is moving the in-game Sound FX slider under Settings > Sound settings to restart the music. | ||
+ | {{ii}} A permanent fix can be found [https://settlermania.wordpress.com/quick-guides/restoring-music/ here]. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
− | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 7 |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl 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 = unknown | ||
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minGPU = Resolution of at least 800x600 | |minGPU = Resolution of at least 800x600 | ||
|minVRAM = 4 MB | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 7 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 01:23, 2 April 2023
This page is for the original game. For the 2018 re-release, see The Settlers IV - History Edition.
Developers | |
---|---|
Blue Byte Software | |
Publishers | |
Early prints | Blue Byte Software |
Ubisoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 15, 2001 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select, Multiple select |
Genres | Building, RTS |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Classical, Fantasy, Pre-Columbian Americas |
Series | The Settlers |
The Settlers IV is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric building and RTS game in the The Settlers series.
The game has compatibility issues with Windows 10 systems and needs a workaround to run.[1] See Issues fixed.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition includes the base game, the Mission CD, and The Trojans and the Elixir of Power expansion pack.
- The Gold Edition Plus was only ever released in the German-speaking market. Aside from all the content of the Gold Edition, it includes Die Neue Welt expansion pack.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion packs includes new campaigns and maps. The Trojans and the Elixir of Power includes a new faction, and Die Neue Welt an exclusive terrain type. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Mission CD | ||
The Trojans and the Elixir of Power | ||
Die Neue Welt | Available only in German language before the release of History Edition | |
Community Pack: Historische Schlachten | Available only in German language before the release of History Edition |
Essential improvements
Patches
- 2.50.1516a is the latest retail patch. Applies to all language versions. This patch does not remove the CD protection.
- Widescreen Fix adds support for FHD, 4k and custom resolutions.
Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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|
Skip all videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Config\GameSettings.cfg[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use Widescreen Fix or The Settlers 4: Widescreen Tool. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Widescreen Fix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use Widescreen Fix. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | The player can zoom in and out. | ||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use Nvidia Profile Inspector. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use Nvidia Profile Inspector. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use Nvidia Profile Inspector. | ||
60 FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS by default but can be removed with Widescreen Fix. | ||
120+ FPS | See 60fps notes above | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
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 | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only; download for digital release. | |||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Unofficial translation by 7 Wolf |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Retail version compatibility problems
- Many bugs, glitches and crashes in every OS higher than Windows XP. Only the GOG.com version has better support.[citation needed]
Fatal error: Exception 0xc0000005 at 0x00468bd0!
- Occurs if something went wrong while using trading routes via ship (but not limited to this). It's a bug in the game itself.[4]
Desynchronization issues
- Multiplayer matches tend to end up desynchronized after a while even with stable connections. This is a known issue that has never been addressed.
Issues fixed
"Error initializing Graphic Interface" error (Or black screen / Game not starting)
Use Windows 10 patch (DXwrapper)[1] |
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|
- You can also use Widescreen Fix which includes a ddraw.dll wrapper, which also fixes this issue.
Music stops when playing as Mayans
- When playing as Mayans, the music stops playing after a fight. This is a known bug that has never been fixed officially. A manual workaround is moving the in-game Sound FX slider under Settings > Sound settings to restart the music.
- A permanent fix can be found here.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.1c[5] |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 OSR2, 98, 2000, ME, NT 4.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 250 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Resolution of at least 800x600 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/The-Settlers-IV The Settlers IV · elishacloud/dxwrapper Wiki
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ FireEmerald/Settlers4-Widescreen-Tool: Unlocks resolutions up to Full HD in The Settlers 4
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2021-05-13
- Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.