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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Earth 2140 - cover.jpg | |cover = Earth 2140 - cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Reality Pump Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Reality Pump Studios}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|RuneSoft|Mac OS}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|RuneSoft|OS X}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|RuneSoft|Linux}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|TopWare Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|TopWare Interactive}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|RuneSoft|Mac OS (Classic)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|RuneSoft|macOS (OS X)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|RuneSoft|Linux}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|October 15, 1997}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|October 15, 1997}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 15, 1997}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 15, 1997}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|April 7, 2001|ref={{note|note=Original RuneSoft published release. Published by [[Company:MacPlay|MacPlay]] in North America.}}}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 28, 2003|ref={{note|note=The OS X release was initially made a Carbon application two years after its Mac OS release.}}}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 23, 2014}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 17, 2009|wrapper=DOSBox}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 29, 2012|ref={{note|note=This is the digital release, now made a Cocoa-based app and ensuring compatibility with 10.7 "Lion" and above.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.rune-soft.com/News/News_Archive/News-257/news=Earth_2140_Returns_to_OSX-29|title=RuneSoft :: Earth 2140 Returns to OSX|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 23, 2014|ref=<ref>[https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/earth-2140-gold-edition-rts-game-linux-version-released.3269 Earth 2140 Gold Edition RTS Game Linux Version Released | GamingOnLinux]</ref>}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 1, 2023|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="E2140Zoom2023">{{Refurl|url=https://www.zoom-platform.com/news/new-updates-2023-08-01|title=New Updates - 2023-08-01|date=2023-08-01}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{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 | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Earth }} | ||
|steam appid = 253860 | |steam appid = 253860 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658738 |
+ | |hltb = 12211 | ||
+ | |lutris = earth-2140 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Earth 2140 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 350 | ||
|wikipedia = Earth 2140 | |wikipedia = Earth 2140 | ||
+ | |winehq = 9293 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = | |
− | {{--}}Windows version | + | |
+ | |release history = After the game's release in October 1997, two mission packs followed in 1998 which integrated with the main game executable. | ||
+ | |||
+ | There are four major versions of the game: DOS, Amiga, Windows and Windows HD releases. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The '''DOS''' version contains the intended gameplay, but digital releases which are pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]] contain faulty configurations which prevent the game from correctly launching in most cases.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-07-27|comment=The statement has been on the site since at least 2016 with a "citation needed", but is strangely accurate - the default configuration file needs a major overhaul.}}</ref> This problem was solved in the Zoom Platform release on August 1, 2023.<ref name="E2140Zoom2023"/> | ||
+ | |||
+ | The '''Windows''' version was contained in the same discs as the main DOS release, but with severely downgraded AI<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/earth_series/a_question_about_earth_2140s_ai/page1|title=GOG.com forums, "A question about EARTH 2140's AI"|date=May 2023}}</ref> and with multiplayer disabled albeit present in the menus. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Steam-exclusive '''HD''' version is a modified Windows-native version which adds support for high resolutions, yet retains the original's faults. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658738|earth_series|for game series}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/253860/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown |}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | DOS, Windows, Mac OS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | earth-2140 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | earth_2140_trilogy | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | earth_2140_trilogy | DRM-free | Bonus content includes the DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/post10|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> Does not include the HD version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/earth_series/earth_2140_steam_version_release|title=Earth 2140 Steam Version Release, page 2 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows}} |
− | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id530953797 | MacApp | OS X | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | earth-2140 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 253860 | Steam |}} | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | earth-2140 | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id530953797 | MacApp | HD version. | | OS X}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 253860 | Steam | HD version and classic Windows version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/253860/config/|title=Earth 2140 HD · Earth 2140 · AppID: 253860 · Steam Database|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | earth-2140-trilogy | DRM-free | DOS (pre-packaged with [[DOSBox#DOSBox-staging|DOSBox-Staging]]) and classic Windows versions. Does not include the HD version. | | Windows, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All digital releases include the official mission packs. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Free demo versions are available from Archive.org: [https://archive.org/details/Earth2140Demo Interplay version], [https://archive.org/details/earthusin TopWare version]. | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Mission Pack 1 | | DOS, Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{DLC/row| Mission Pack 1 | | DOS, Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Mission Pack 2 | | DOS, Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{DLC/row| Mission Pack 2: Final Conflict | | DOS, Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit intro setting|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|game.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>playIntro = 1</code> to <code>playIntro = 0</code> | ||
+ | # For the HD version, delete or rename {{file|{{p|game}}\GameData\Common\runelogo.bmp}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Fix for passive AI in Windows version (pre-HD)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/notsure8x/e2140-unofficial-patch notsure8x's unofficial patch] (tested only on GOG.com version)|ref=|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\game.ini}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Earth 2140\game.ini}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{XDG|unknown}} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVE}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Earth 2140\save\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Windows save game data location is shared between classic and HD but saves are not compatible. | ||
===[[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 = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/earth-2140-hd/en |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = silver |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = limited |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= HD version has native support. False for classic Windows and DOS versions. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Output is pillarboxed. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Output is pillarboxed. |
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} when using [[DOSBox]]. False for native Windows versions. |
|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = limited |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Camera scrolling only. |
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|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 = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |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 notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |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== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Sound, speech, music. |
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = unknown | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio 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 = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Not available in the GOG.com version. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Not available in the GOG.com version. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail version only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Not available in the GOG.com version. Available on Steam, despite not being stated in the store page. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
− | {{ii}} The native Windows version does not have multiplayer | + | {{ii}} The native Windows version does not have multiplayer. |
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = true |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = SVGA, VESA | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = Only the digital release contains Intel support, the patched 2003 OS X release is PowerPC-only. | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = false | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minHD = 30 MB | |minHD = 30 MB | ||
|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = SVGA | + | |minGPU = SVGA, VESA |
− | |||
|minVRAM = 1 MB | |minVRAM = 1 MB | ||
+ | |minother = 2X CD-ROM | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minHD = 30 MB | |minHD = 30 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = SVGA | + | |minGPU = SVGA, VESA 2.0 |
− | |||
|minVRAM = 1 MB | |minVRAM = 1 MB | ||
+ | |minother = 2X CD-ROM | ||
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 133 | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 133 | ||
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|recHD = 170 MB | |recHD = 170 MB | ||
|recVRAM = 2 MB | |recVRAM = 2 MB | ||
− | | | + | |recaudio = SoundBlaster Pro 16/32/64 or Gravis Ultrasound/Max |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Mac OS | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
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|recHD = 800 MB | |recHD = 800 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{References}} |
Revision as of 19:06, 8 December 2023
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Developers | |
---|---|
Reality Pump Studios | |
Mac OS (Classic) | RuneSoft |
macOS (OS X) | RuneSoft |
Linux | RuneSoft |
Publishers | |
TopWare Interactive | |
Mac OS (Classic) | RuneSoft |
macOS (OS X) | RuneSoft |
Linux | RuneSoft |
Release dates | |
DOS | October 15, 1997 |
Windows | October 15, 1997 |
Mac OS (Classic) | April 7, 2001[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | April 28, 2003[Note 2] |
Windows (DOSBox) | March 17, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | May 29, 2012[Note 3] |
Linux | March 23, 2014[2] |
Linux (DOSBox) | August 1, 2023[3] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Earth |
Earth | |
---|---|
Earth 2140 | 1997 |
Earth 2150: Escape from the Blue Planet | 2000 |
Earth 2150: The Moon Project | 2000 |
Earth 2150: Lost Souls | 2002 |
Earth 2160 | 2005 |
Earth 2140 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Earth series.
After the game's release in October 1997, two mission packs followed in 1998 which integrated with the main game executable.
There are four major versions of the game: DOS, Amiga, Windows and Windows HD releases.
The DOS version contains the intended gameplay, but digital releases which are pre-packaged with DOSBox contain faulty configurations which prevent the game from correctly launching in most cases.[4] This problem was solved in the Zoom Platform release on August 1, 2023.[3]
The Windows version was contained in the same discs as the main DOS release, but with severely downgraded AI[5] and with multiplayer disabled albeit present in the menus.
The Steam-exclusive HD version is a modified Windows-native version which adds support for high resolutions, yet retains the original's faults.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Bonus content includes the DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.[6] Does not include the HD version.[7] | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Mac App Store | HD version. | |||
Steam | HD version and classic Windows version.[8] | |||
ZOOM Platform | DOS (pre-packaged with DOSBox-Staging) and classic Windows versions. Does not include the HD version. |
- All digital releases include the official mission packs.
- Free demo versions are available from Archive.org: Interplay version, TopWare version.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Mission Pack 1 | ||
Mission Pack 2: Final Conflict |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Edit intro setting[citation needed] |
---|
|
Fix for passive AI in Windows version (pre-HD)
Use notsure8x's unofficial patch (tested only on GOG.com version) |
---|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\game.ini |
Windows | %APPDATA%\Earth 2140\game.ini |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/253860/pfx/[Note 4] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVE |
Windows | %APPDATA%\Earth 2140\save\ |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/253860/pfx/[Note 4] |
- Windows save game data location is shared between classic and HD but saves are not compatible.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | HD version has native support. False for classic Windows and DOS versions. | ||
Multi-monitor | Output is pillarboxed. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Output is pillarboxed. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter when using DOSBox. False for native Windows versions. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | Camera scrolling only. | |
Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sound, speech, music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Not available in the GOG.com version. | |||
Italian | Not available in the GOG.com version. | |||
Polish | Retail version only. | |||
Russian | Not available in the GOG.com version. Available on Steam, despite not being stated in the store page. |
Network
- The native Windows version does not have multiplayer.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play | For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | SVGA, SVGA (VESA) |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | Only the digital release contains Intel support, the patched 2003 OS X release is PowerPC-only. | ||||
Linux | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 6.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA, VESA 1 MB of VRAM |
|
Other | 2X CD-ROM |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 | Intel Pentium 133 |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 24 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | 170 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA, VESA 2.0 1 MB of VRAM | 2 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | SoundBlaster Pro 16/32/64 or Gravis Ultrasound/Max | |
Other | 2X CD-ROM |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 8.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 603e | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 3D Accelerator card |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | 10.8 |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | 800 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Original RuneSoft published release. Published by MacPlay in North America.
- ↑ The OS X release was initially made a Carbon application two years after its Mac OS release.
- ↑ This is the digital release, now made a Cocoa-based app and ensuring compatibility with 10.7 "Lion" and above.[1]
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/253860/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (253860) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ RuneSoft :: Earth 2140 Returns to OSX - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Earth 2140 Gold Edition RTS Game Linux Version Released | GamingOnLinux
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 New Updates - 2023-08-01 - last accessed on 2023-08-01
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-07-27
- The statement has been on the site since at least 2016 with a "citation needed", but is strangely accurate - the default configuration file needs a major overhaul.
- ↑ GOG.com forums, "A question about EARTH 2140's AI" - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Earth 2140 Steam Version Release, page 2 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Earth 2140 HD · Earth 2140 · AppID: 253860 · Steam Database - last accessed on 9 June 2023