Difference between revisions of "Might & Magic Heroes VI"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Homm6.jpg | |cover = Homm6.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Black Hole Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Black Hole Entertainment}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Limbic Entertainment}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 13, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 13, 2011}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | TBS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Heroes of Might and Magic }} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|might-magic-heroes-vi|77}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|might-magic-heroes-vi|78}} | ||
|steam appid = 48220 | |steam appid = 48220 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |official site= https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/might-and-magic-heroes-6 | ||
|strategywiki = Might & Magic Heroes VI | |strategywiki = Might & Magic Heroes VI | ||
+ | |hltb = 6020 | ||
+ | |lutris = might-magic-heroes-vi | ||
+ | |mobygames = 53640 | ||
|wikipedia = Might & Magic Heroes VI | |wikipedia = Might & Magic Heroes VI | ||
|winehq = 13265 | |winehq = 13265 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/48220/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://forums.ubi.com/forumdisplay.php/212-Might-amp-Magic-Heroes-VI Official forum] | {{mm}} [http://forums.ubi.com/forumdisplay.php/212-Might-amp-Magic-Heroes-VI Official forum] | ||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1606-5 | Uplay | Complete Edition. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1606-5 | Uplay | Complete Edition. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | might-magic-heroes-vi-gold-edition | Uplay | Gold Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | might-and-magic-heroes-vi-gold-edition | Uplay | Gold Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 48220 | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 48220 | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Uplay- | + | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948588a7e300458b477e | Uplay | Complete Edition. Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1606-6 | Uplay | Gold Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}. | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available on Steam: <code>steam://install/48280</code> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion packs include new missions, artifacts and bonuses. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable videos in .ini file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open {{File|ProfileData}}. | # Open {{File|ProfileData}}. | ||
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===Remove 'press any key' on loading screen=== | ===Remove 'press any key' on loading screen=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Remove 'press any key' on loading screen|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open {{File|ProfileData}}. | # Open {{File|ProfileData}}. | ||
− | # Find | + | # Find <code><LoadingscreenWaitForKeypress>true</LoadingscreenWaitForKeypress></code>. |
# Change it to <code><LoadingscreenWaitForKeypress>false</LoadingscreenWaitForKeypress></code>. | # Change it to <code><LoadingscreenWaitForKeypress>false</LoadingscreenWaitForKeypress></code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Black screen fix=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change display mode in .ini file to Windowed|ref={{cn|date=September 2018}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{File|ProfileData}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code><gfx_Fullscreen2>Fullscreen</gfx_Fullscreen2></code> to <code><gfx_Fullscreen2>Windowed</gfx_Fullscreen2></code>. | ||
+ | # You can switch to Fullscreen in game options after game's launch but will have to switch back to Windowed before exiting or edit the {{File|ProfileData}} file again. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Fullscreen Optimizations|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the game's installation folder in Explorer. | ||
+ | # Find {{File|Might & Magic Heroes VI.exe}} file. | ||
+ | # Open its properties by right clicking the file and choosing "Properties". | ||
+ | # Go to Compatibility tab. | ||
+ | # Check "Disable fullscreen optimizations" and click OK. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Might & Magic Heroes VI\{{p|uid}}\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Might & Magic Heroes VI\{{p|uid}}\Save\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = true | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Might and Magic Heroes 6 video settings.png|Video settings}} | {{Image|Might and Magic Heroes 6 video settings.png|Video settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/might-magic-heroes-vi/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |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 = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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{{ii}} There are more individual settings in {{File|ProfileData}}. | {{ii}} There are more individual settings in {{File|ProfileData}}. | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = unknown |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Might and Magic Heroes 6 audio settings.png|Audio settings}} | {{Image|Might and Magic Heroes 6 audio settings.png|Audio settings}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service is scheduled to shut down on January 25, 2024.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/connectivity-and-performance/article/decommissioning-of-online-services-for-older-ubisoft-games-january-2024/000105788|title=Decommissioning of online services for older Ubisoft games (January 2024) <nowiki>|</nowiki> Ubisoft Help|date=2023-11-01}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Cheats== | ==Cheats== | ||
===All Missions available=== | ===All Missions available=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable all missions in config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open {{File|ProfileData}}. | # Open {{File|ProfileData}}. | ||
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===Raise your Dynasty XP=== | ===Raise your Dynasty XP=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set Dynasty XP in the config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open {{File|ProfileData}}. | # Open {{File|ProfileData}}. | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9Ex |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
+ | |audio notes = 7.2c<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2019-07-19|comment=Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP |
− | |minCPU = Intel | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 2.0 GHz |
− | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon X2 5000+ | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz |
− | |minRAM = 1 GB (XP) 1.5 GB (Vista, 7) | + | |minRAM = 1 GB (XP)<br/>1.5 GB (Vista, 7) |
|minHD = 8 GB | |minHD = 8 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8600 |
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 | ||
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = Vista, 7 |
− | |recCPU = Intel | + | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13 GHz |
− | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon II X2 240 | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon II X2 240 2.8 GHz |
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recVRAM = 1 GB | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 18:11, 1 November 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Black Hole Entertainment | |
Limbic Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 13, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
IGDB | 78 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select |
Genres | TBS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Heroes of Might and Magic |
Might & Magic Heroes VI is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view TBS game in the Heroes of Might and Magic series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Complete Edition. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Gold Edition. | |||
Humble Store | Gold Edition. | |||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Complete Edition. Included with Ubisoft+. | |||
(unavailable) | Gold Edition. |
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
- A free demo version is available on Steam:
steam://install/48280
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion packs include new missions, artifacts and bonuses. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Pirates of the Savage Sea | ||
Danse Macabre | ||
Shades of Darkness |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Disable videos in .ini file[citation needed] |
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Remove 'press any key' on loading screen
Remove 'press any key' on loading screen[citation needed] |
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|
Black screen fix
Change display mode in .ini file to Windowed[citation needed] |
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Disable Fullscreen Optimizations |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Might & Magic Heroes VI\<user-id>\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/48220/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Might & Magic Heroes VI\<user-id>\Save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/48220/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[1] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- There are more individual settings in
ProfileData
.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
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 | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | Hot seat |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | Versus, Co-op The official multiplayer service is scheduled to shut down on January 25, 2024.[2] |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Cheats
All Missions available
Enable all missions in config file[citation needed] |
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Raise your Dynasty XP
Set Dynasty XP in the config file[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9Ex |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | 7.2c[3] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13 GHz AMD Athlon II X2 240 2.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 1.5 GB (Vista, 7) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 ATI Radeon HD 2600 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 1 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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 (48220) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Decommissioning of online services for older Ubisoft games (January 2024) | Ubisoft Help - last accessed on 2023-11-01
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2019-07-19
- Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.