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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 9, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 9, 2015}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy, Tactical shooter, Survival }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Red Solstice }} | ||
|steam appid = 265590 | |steam appid = 265590 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = red-solstice | ||
|wikipedia = The Red Solstice | |wikipedia = The Red Solstice | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.theredsolstice.com/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://forum.theredsolstice.com/ Official forums] | {{mm}} [http://forum.theredsolstice.com/ Official forums] | ||
{{mm}} [http://wiki.theredsolstice.com/ Official wiki] | {{mm}} [http://wiki.theredsolstice.com/ Official wiki] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 265590 | Steam | [https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/4445/The_Red_Solstice_Gold_Edition Gold Edition] also available. | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 265590 | Steam | [https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/4445/The_Red_Solstice_Gold_Edition Gold Edition] also available. | | Windows}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | red-solstice | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-red-solstice | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.<ref> | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/947226117/the-red-solstice#project_faq_85721|title=The Red Solstice by Ironward — Kickstarter|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 977 KB available. |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|The Red Solstice - General.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|The Red Solstice - General.png|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Disabling | + | |120 fps notes = Disabling Vsync enables 60 FPS cap. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|The Red Solstice - Input.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|The Red Solstice - Input.png|Input settings.}} | ||
{{Image|The Red Solstice - Rebinding.png|Key rebinding.}} | {{Image|The Red Solstice - Rebinding.png|Key rebinding.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = One key per action. | |key remap notes = One key per action. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, effects, voice chat | |separate volume notes = Music, effects, voice chat | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Volume remains unmuted when focus lost. | |mute on focus lost notes = Volume remains unmuted when focus lost. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Third-party overlays, API hooks, or graphics mods, such as the TeamSpeak overlay, FRAPS, or DSFix, can cause the game to become unstable. | {{ii}} Third-party overlays, API hooks, or graphics mods, such as the TeamSpeak overlay, FRAPS, or DSFix, can cause the game to become unstable. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable any third-party API hooks or overlays and graphics mods|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable any third-party API hooks or overlays and graphics mods|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/TheRedSolstice/announcements/detail/74656621177374555|title=Steam Community Discussion - Important notice regarding the usage of streaming software|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref name="KnownIssues">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715644766496/ Steam Community Discussion - Known issues. Please read this first before reporting problems]</ref>}} |
====Nvidia GPU users==== | ====Nvidia GPU users==== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Subscribe to the "testers" beta|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080134249769/ Steam Community Discussion - Nvidia crahes unofficial fix]</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Subscribe to the "testers" beta|ref=<ref name="steamcommunity.com">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080134249769/ Steam Community Discussion - Nvidia crahes unofficial fix]</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the Library section of the Steam client. | # Go to the Library section of the Steam client. | ||
# Go to The Red Solstice entry in the list which appears, then right-click on it. | # Go to The Red Solstice entry in the list which appears, then right-click on it. | ||
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# You should now see <code>testers</code> appear in the list on the <code>Betas</code> tab. | # You should now see <code>testers</code> appear in the list on the <code>Betas</code> tab. | ||
# Check the check box next to <code>testers</code>, then click the OK button. | # Check the check box next to <code>testers</code>, then click the OK button. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Compatibility Properties for Game.exe|ref=<ref name="steamcommunity.com">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080134249769/ Steam Community Discussion - Nvidia crahes unofficial fix]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the Library section of the Steam client. | ||
+ | # Go to The Red Solstice entry in the list which appears, then right-click on it. | ||
+ | # From the drop-down menu which appears, click <code>Properties</code>. | ||
+ | # From the window which appears, click on the <code>Local Files</code> tab at the top of the window. | ||
+ | # Click the <code>Browse...</code> button. | ||
+ | # Open the <code>bin</code> folder. | ||
+ | # Right click the Game.exe file, and select Properties. | ||
+ | # Open the Compatibility tab, if change is desired for all users then click <code>Change settings for all users</code>. | ||
+ | # Enable one or more of the following options until display issues no longer occur: <code>Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows 7</code>, <code>Disable full screen optimizations</code>, <code>Change High DPI Settings: Program DPI, High DPI scaling behavior.</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Netcode issues=== | ===Netcode issues=== | ||
====Desynchronization (de-sync)==== | ====Desynchronization (de-sync)==== | ||
− | {{ii}} Work is ongoing to improve netcode and reduce or eliminate de-syncs.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Work is ongoing to improve netcode and reduce or eliminate de-syncs.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/606068060815999730/#c606068060823566000|title=Steam Community Discussion - The most important technical problem: De-Sync|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
===Gameplay issues=== | ===Gameplay issues=== | ||
====Game crashes on mulitplayer maps==== | ====Game crashes on mulitplayer maps==== | ||
− | {{ii}} Affects singleplayer "Survival" mode and multiplayer.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Affects singleplayer "Survival" mode and multiplayer.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080130667748/|title=Steam Community Discussion - Crashed|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | {{++}} The developers are actively working on a fix.<ref> | + | {{++}} The developers are actively working on a fix.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080130667748/#c530647080133808249|title=Steam Community Discussion - Crashed, reply #15|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
====Singleplayer missions exhibit choppiness/jerkiness==== | ====Singleplayer missions exhibit choppiness/jerkiness==== | ||
− | {{ii}} This is a known, difficult-to-diagnose issue.<ref> | + | {{ii}} This is a known, difficult-to-diagnose issue.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715643870031/|title=Badly optimized for anyone else?|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
====Invisible solar rays==== | ====Invisible solar rays==== | ||
− | {{ii}} Solar radiation rays, which appear in the final moments of a multiplayer game, are invisible, yet still deal Solar damage.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Solar radiation rays, which appear in the final moments of a multiplayer game, are invisible, yet still deal Solar damage.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080131211842/|title=Invisible Solar ray|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | {{--}} This is a regression of a previously-fixed issue.<ref> | + | {{--}} This is a regression of a previously-fixed issue.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080131211842/#c530647080131411399|title=Invisible Solar ray, reply #7|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
====Low FPS in Multiplayer==== | ====Low FPS in Multiplayer==== | ||
− | {{ii}} When playing on the Central District map on Veteran difficulty and on Fast mode with primary and secondary objectives enabled, all players experience low FPS and absolutely no synchronization after Wave 9.<ref> | + | {{ii}} When playing on the Central District map on Veteran difficulty and on Fast mode with primary and secondary objectives enabled, all players experience low FPS and absolutely no synchronization after Wave 9.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715644209485/|title=Steam Community Discussion - v1.000 Low fps in Multiplayer|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{--}} Has the side-effect of preventing players from damaging enemies. | {{--}} Has the side-effect of preventing players from damaging enemies. | ||
{{++}} Developers are aware of the issue and are working on a permanent fix. | {{++}} Developers are aware of the issue and are working on a permanent fix. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable item descriptions|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable item descriptions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715644209485/#c530646715644753380|title=Steam Community Discussion - v1.000 Low fps in Multiplayer, reply #2|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 00:17, 11 June 2023
Developers | |
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Ironward | |
Publishers | |
Nkidu Games | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 9, 2015 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Genres | Strategy, Tactical shooter, Survival |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Red Solstice |
Red Solstice | |
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The Red Solstice | 2015 |
Red Solstice 2: Survivors | 2021 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Steam | Gold Edition also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Armory Pack | Part of the Gold Edition | |
Operations Pack | Part of the Gold Edition | |
Soundtrack | Part of the Gold Edition |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheRedSolstice\settings.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/265590/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheRedSolstice\save |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/265590/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Approx. 977 KB available. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Disabling Vsync enables 60 FPS cap. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | One key per action. | |
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 |
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Separate volume controls | Music, effects, voice chat | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Always on. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Volume remains unmuted when focus lost. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 8 | Co-op |
Issues unresolved
- Unless otherwise noted, there are currently no known fixes or workarounds for these issues.
Stability issues
General
- Third-party overlays, API hooks, or graphics mods, such as the TeamSpeak overlay, FRAPS, or DSFix, can cause the game to become unstable.
Disable any third-party API hooks or overlays and graphics mods[2][3] |
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Nvidia GPU users
Subscribe to the "testers" beta[4] |
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Enable Compatibility Properties for Game.exe[4] |
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Startup issues
Replace openal32.dll[3][5] |
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Notes
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Game crashes on startup
- Users of Nvidia GeForce GTX 260, GTX 275, and GTX 280 cards have reported their graphics card drivers crashing when attempting to start the game.
- The developers recommend any Nvidia users experiencing problems to first read this Instructables article for detailed information on fixing the problem.
Modify registry settings[3] |
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Notes
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Netcode issues
Desynchronization (de-sync)
- Work is ongoing to improve netcode and reduce or eliminate de-syncs.[6]
Gameplay issues
Game crashes on mulitplayer maps
- Affects singleplayer "Survival" mode and multiplayer.[7]
- The developers are actively working on a fix.[8]
Singleplayer missions exhibit choppiness/jerkiness
- This is a known, difficult-to-diagnose issue.[9]
Invisible solar rays
- Solar radiation rays, which appear in the final moments of a multiplayer game, are invisible, yet still deal Solar damage.[10]
- This is a regression of a previously-fixed issue.[11]
Low FPS in Multiplayer
- When playing on the Central District map on Veteran difficulty and on Fast mode with primary and secondary objectives enabled, all players experience low FPS and absolutely no synchronization after Wave 9.[12]
- Has the side-effect of preventing players from damaging enemies.
- Developers are aware of the issue and are working on a permanent fix.
Disable item descriptions[13] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 3.3 | [5] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OpenAL | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2320 3.00 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT ATI Radeon HD 3800 |
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Sound (audio device) | A Fine High Definition Audio Device Never Hurt Anyone | |
Other | OpenGL / OpenAL |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (265590) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ The Red Solstice by Ironward — Kickstarter - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Important notice regarding the usage of streaming software - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Steam Community Discussion - Known issues. Please read this first before reporting problems
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Steam Community Discussion - Nvidia crahes unofficial fix
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:Expack3 on 16 July 2015
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - The most important technical problem: De-Sync - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Crashed - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Crashed, reply #15 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Badly optimized for anyone else? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Invisible Solar ray - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Invisible Solar ray, reply #7 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - v1.000 Low fps in Multiplayer - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - v1.000 Low fps in Multiplayer, reply #2 - last accessed on 9 June 2023