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| {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/qMG7Zae Official Discord server] for game series | | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/qMG7Zae Official Discord server] for game series |
| + | {{mm}} [https://firefly-studios.helpshift.com/hc/en/9-stronghold-crusader/ Official support portal] |
| {{mm}} [https://stronghold.heavengames.com/ Stronghold Heaven] - a fan site for the game | | {{mm}} [https://stronghold.heavengames.com/ Stronghold Heaven] - a fan site for the game |
| {{GOG.com links|1207658713|stronghold_series|for game series}} | | {{GOG.com links|1207658713|stronghold_series|for game series}} |
Stronghold Crusader
![Stronghold Crusader cover](https://thumbnails.pcgamingwiki.com/2/26/Stronghold_Crusader_-_Cover.jpg/300px-Stronghold_Crusader_-_Cover.jpg) |
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Firefly Studios |
Retail |
Take-Two Interactive |
Retail |
Gathering of Developers |
Retail (Extreme) |
Gamecock Media Group |
Retail (Collection) |
2K Games |
HD |
Firefly Studios |
Windows |
September 27, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) |
November 1, 2012 |
Metacritic |
78 |
Monetization |
One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions |
None |
Modes |
Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing |
Real-time |
Perspectives |
Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera, Isometric |
Controls |
Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres |
Building, Simulation, RTS |
Themes |
Medieval, Historical, Middle East |
Series |
Stronghold |
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Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
- GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
Stronghold Crusader is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view, free-roaming camera and isometric building, simulation and RTS game in the Stronghold series.
In 2003, the game was included in a US-only compilation with the original game, titled Stronghold Warchest, with a unique build and an exclusive extra singleplayer trail. In 2008, the game was re-released as Stronghold Crusader Extreme with a special executable featuring new singleplayer content and poorly received gameplay changes, but with the Warchest version of the original made available internationally for the first time. Both were updated to the HD version in 2012 with bug fixes and widescreen support.
General information
- Official Discord server for game series
- Official support portal
- Stronghold Heaven - a fan site for the game
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- All versions can be upgraded to Stronghold Crusader HD for free with the HD patch, which adds widescreen support, bug fixes, retail Warchest edition content, and Extreme content for the 2002 release users).
- Free demo versions of the original and Extreme releases are available from GameFront.
Monetization
Microtransactions
Version differences
- Stronghold Crusader is the original 2002 release.
- The version of the game from the Stronghold Warchest compilation (bundled with Stronghold (2001)) includes exclusive AI lords and a second skirmish trail.
- Stronghold Crusader Extreme is a 2008 variant that includes the Warchest version of vanilla Crusader and a special executable that contains its own skirmish trail, as well as gameplay changes like auto-training units and a support power charger.
- Stronghold Crusader HD is a 2012 version of both Crusader and Crusader Extreme that is updated with widescreen support and bug fixes. Free upgrade for owners of previous versions.
Essential improvements
Official HD patch
- The official patch will upgrade a retail copy of Stronghold Crusader or Crusader Extreme to Crusader HD, with all content featured in the latest build. The latest version, 1.4.1, can be downloaded here.
Unofficial Crusader Patch (UCP)
- This patch offers a range of updates, from small balancing tweaks to all new features. Its download and source code can be found here.
Skip intro video
Delete/move/rename video file
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\binks .
- Delete, move or rename
intro.bik .
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video
Video settings (HD version)
Input
Audio
Audio settings (HD version)
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Music, FX, Speech |
Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Royalty free audio |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Simplified Chinese |
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French |
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German |
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Hungarian |
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Italian |
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Japanese |
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Polish |
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Brazilian Portuguese |
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Russian |
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Spanish |
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Ukrainian |
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HD version only |
Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
2300-2400, 47624 |
UDP |
2300-2400 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes |
State |
Notes |
vorpX |
| 2D 2D with dgVoodoo 2, no vorpx profile is required for 2D. |
Issues fixed
Game fails to launch on Windows 10
Missing tactical powers on 1360x768 (Extreme)
- The tactical powers bar is not displayed while playing at 1360x768.
Change the resolution[3]
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- Set a lower resolution before starting the mission.
- Change to 1360x768 during the mission.
Notes
- The steps must be repeated for each mission.
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Wrong scaling
Change Windows scaling to 100%.
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- Open Windows display settings.
- Set scale to 100%.
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
DirectDraw |
7.0 |
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OpenGL |
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OS X only. |
Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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macOS (OS X) | |
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This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
98, ME, 2000, XP |
Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium II 300 MHz
| Intel Pentium III 550 MHz |
System memory (RAM) |
64 MB |
128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
850 MB | |
Video card (GPU) |
4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0 compatible
| DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References