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+ | {{disambig|the enhanced remake|the original game|[[The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici]]|the 2018 re-release of the original|[[The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici - History Edition]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = The Settlers II 10th Anniversary Coverart.jpg | |cover = The Settlers II 10th Anniversary Coverart.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 27, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 27, 2006}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building, RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Classical }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Settlers }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659163 | |gogcom id = 1207659163 | ||
+ | |hltb = 34316 | ||
+ | |lutris = the-settlers-ii-10th-anniversary | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 24058 |
|wikipedia = The Settlers II 10th Anniversary | |wikipedia = The Settlers II 10th Anniversary | ||
|winehq = 3618 | |winehq = 3618 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |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}} [ | + | {{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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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_settlers_2_10th_anniversary | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-Free| "''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 | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_settlers_2_10th_anniversary | DRM-free | Does not include the Vikings expansion pack. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes a new faction, campaign, maps, and a random map generator. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row|1= Vikings |2= Available only in German, Czech, Polish and Russian languages. A [ | + | {{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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===[[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 = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|The Settlers II 10th Anniversary General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | {{Image|The Settlers II 10th Anniversary General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|The Settlers II 10th Anniversary Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | {{Image|The Settlers II 10th Anniversary Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/settlers-ii-10th-anniversary | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/settlers-ii-10th-anniversary | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited |
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |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 = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |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. | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
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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] |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
− | |60 fps = | + | |upscaling notes = |
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |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 notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Disabling VSync might be needed |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|The Settlers II 10th Anniversary Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | {{Image|The Settlers II 10th Anniversary Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|The Settlers II 10th Anniversary Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|The Settlers II 10th Anniversary 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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|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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/219-the-settlers-ii-10th-anniversary-german-patch/ download for GOG.com version] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://mozgi-studio.hu/munkáink/letoltesek.html Fan translation by "mozgi-studio"] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|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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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 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 | |
---|---|
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] |
---|
|
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. |
||
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 |
---|
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%
|
---|
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).