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{{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/WarlordsBattlecry2DemoSetupD016Final Archive.org]. | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/WarlordsBattlecry2DemoSetupD016Final Archive.org]. | ||
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+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
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Developers | |
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Strategic Studies Group | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 12, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | RTS, RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Warlords Battlecry |
Warlords Battlecry | |
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Subseries of Warlords | |
Warlords Battlecry | 2000 |
Warlords Battlecry II | 2002 |
Warlords Battlecry III | 2004 |
Warlords Battlecry II is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric RTS and RPG game in the Warlords Battlecry series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]. Permits multiplayer without CD. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Patches
For the retail game
- 1.03 (2002).
- 1.04 beta (2003). Miscellaneous Stability issues. Available for English language only.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Warlords Battlecry II\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Warlords Battlecry II\ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Ubisoft Connect | [3] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Tested with DxWnd. See Windowed | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Windowed
DxWnd has a stock import for Warlords Battlecry II, but it needs a few changes:
- Main tab: Check "Do not notify on task switch", and "Run in Window". Position Width/Height should match your desired resolution, and should be placed on Desktop center.
- Video tab: Choose Thick frame. Check Force win resize, Recover screen mode, Refresh on win resize. Window size & Position should change to Free. Z order should change to unlock.
- Input: Cursor visibility should be set to Hide. Cursor Clipper set to On. Check Correct mouse position, Keep cursor within window, and Release mouse outside window.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Excluding deletion of heroes. | |
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 | SFX, Music. Certain sound types may be disabled. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Announcer not subtitled (e.g. new units/buildings available) | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | Retail only; download for GOG.com release. | |||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Новый Диск, download. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation by Clan Dlan, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 6 | |||
Online play | 6 | The official Ubi.com service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 2300 |
UDP | 2350 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 350 MHz AMD K6-3 400 MHz |
Intel Pentium III 450 MHz AMD K6-3 500 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 845 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0a compatible |
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-18