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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 19, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 19, 2007}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 22, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 22, 2007}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | DEFCON }} | ||
|steam appid = 1520 | |steam appid = 1520 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659075 | |gogcom id = 1207659075 | ||
+ | |hltb = 2402 | ||
+ | |mobygames = defcon-global-nuclear-domination-game | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = DEFCON (video game) | |wikipedia = DEFCON (video game) | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | |||
+ | '''Key Points''' | ||
+ | {{++}} You can buy access to the source code for the game on the [https://web.archive.org/web/20160812173839/http://www.introversion.co.uk/store/ developer's website]. | ||
+ | {{--}} The distributed source code has been modified to be incompatible with the official binary version. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207659075|defcon}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659075|defcon}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1520/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1520/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/qADkVKY Unofficial Discord Community] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Key | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Key, activation | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| developer | | + | {{Availability/row| developer | https://www.introversion.co.uk/store/ | Key, activation | [https://web.archive.org/web/20180720135916/http://www.introversion.co.uk/defcon/downloads/ Game binaries available], however only demo mode is accessible without a key | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | defcon | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | defcon | Key, activation | By default, a single valid key is included. The key is different in Linux version. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | defcon-everybody-dies | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | defcon-everybody-dies | Steam, Key, activation | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1520 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1520 | Steam, Key, activation | Demo available for Windows. A full game key is received when starting the demo. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{++}} Online activation is only performed when the metaserver is reachable. |
+ | {{++}} The game can be played in a demo mode without a key (non-default game and score modes locked; maximum amount of players in demo games, maximum amount of demo players in any games and whether demo players can host games are defined by the metaserver). | ||
+ | {{++}} In Steam version, a key is received from the metaserver in response to SteamID, and is inserted automatically. Steam demo version will still receive a full game key instead of a demo one. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Players using demo authentication key can play non-default game and score modes if these are set after they join. | ||
+ | {{--}} All versions use an activation key for multiplayer. The hash of the key is sent to the server, which validates it against the metaserver, removing the player if it is bad or is already used by another person in the same game. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Linux| | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.defcon/}} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Linux| | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.defcon/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|false}} | {{XDG|false}} | ||
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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 = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|DEFCON Graphics.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | {{Image|DEFCON Graphics.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | ||
{{Image|DEFCON Screen.png|In-game screen resolution/rendering settings.}} | {{Image|DEFCON Screen.png|In-game screen resolution/rendering settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/defcon |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = Only four presets can be chosen. | |key remap notes = Only four presets can be chosen. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|DEFCON Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|DEFCON Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|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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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Not present in the global 1.6 version, exists on local retail |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Not present in the global 1.6 version, exists on local retail | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 08:34, 5 July 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Introversion Software | |
macOS (OS X) | Ambrosia Software |
Linux | Edward Rudd |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 29, 2006 |
macOS (OS X) | May 19, 2007 |
Linux | May 22, 2007 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Series | DEFCON |
DEFCON | |
---|---|
DEFCON | 2006 |
DEFCON VR | 2017 |
Key Points
- You can buy access to the source code for the game on the developer's website.
- The distributed source code has been modified to be incompatible with the official binary version.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Unofficial Discord Community
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Developer website | Game binaries available, however only demo mode is accessible without a key | |||
GOG.com | By default, a single valid key is included. The key is different in Linux version. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Demo available for Windows. A full game key is received when starting the demo. |
- Online activation is only performed when the metaserver is reachable.
- The game can be played in a demo mode without a key (non-default game and score modes locked; maximum amount of players in demo games, maximum amount of demo players in any games and whether demo players can host games are defined by the metaserver).
- In Steam version, a key is received from the metaserver in response to SteamID, and is inserted automatically. Steam demo version will still receive a full game key instead of a demo one.
- Players using demo authentication key can play non-default game and score modes if these are set after they join.
- All versions use an activation key for multiplayer. The hash of the key is sent to the server, which validates it against the metaserver, removing the player if it is bad or is already used by another person in the same game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $HOME/.defcon/ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $HOME/.defcon/ |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | On by default. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Only four presets can be chosen. | |
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 | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Not present in the global 1.6 version, exists on local retail | |||
Russian | Not present in the global 1.6 version, exists on local retail | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 6 | |||
Online play | 6 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | See Dedcon. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
UDP | 5008-5011 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL | 2 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | ||||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 600 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 64 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8, 10.6.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 70 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 70 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 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).