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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|tom-clancys-hawx|70}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|tom-clancys-hawx|70}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|tom-clancy-s-h-a-w-x|74}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|tom-clancy-s-h-a-w-x|74}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{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 | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Vehicle combat }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X }} | ||
|steam appid = 21900 | |steam appid = 21900 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 10439 | ||
|strategywiki = Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. | |strategywiki = Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. | ||
− | + | |mobygames = 39804 | |
− | |mobygames = | ||
|wikipedia = Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X | |wikipedia = Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X | ||
|winehq = 9436 | |winehq = 9436 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = | |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = Access to DirectX 10 features requires running a separate executable.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205222730/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2769590 Running the DirectX 10 version of HAWX 1 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | No third-party DRM, CD-key for online play.<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | No third-party DRM, CD-key for online play.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/943415-tom-clancys-hawx/48734410|title=gamefaqs.gamespot.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Uplay | | Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable}} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | | Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 21900 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable}} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 21900 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{--}} None of the multiple DLC packs released on console are available for PC. | ||
+ | {{ii}} A faithful, higher quality icon can be found on [https://www.steamgriddb.com/icon/14991 SteamGridDB]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Patch 1.02 for retail and digital versions can be found on [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4412/7/ Patches-Scrolls].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=HEADBANGA666|date=2022-04-06|comment=Link updated as original link is dead.}}</ref> | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=HEADBANGA666|date=2022-04-06}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\Movies}} | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|Clancyman_720p.bik}}, {{file|d_geoeye.bik}}, {{file|disclaimers.bik}}, {{file|logo_wide.bik}}, {{file|rating.bik}}, {{file|teaser_logo.bik}} and {{file|UBIPresents.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|steam cloud = false | |steam cloud = false | ||
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
− | |ubisoft connect | + | |ubisoft connect = unknown |
− | |ubisoft connect notes | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
|xbox cloud = | |xbox cloud = | ||
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Centered HUD. |
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref> | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/ultrawidemasterrace/curation/app/21900/|title=Steam Community :: Group :: /r/ultrawidemasterrace Group|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Off/2x/4x/8x options available. | |antialiasing notes = Off/2x/4x/8x options available. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Audio muted when player uses {{key|Alt|Tab}}. | |mute on focus lost notes = Audio muted when player uses {{key|Alt|Tab}}. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Hungarian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
− | |online play notes = Online functionalities have been discontinued on October 6, 2015 | + | |online play notes = Online functionalities have been discontinued on October 6, 2015.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/1241617-Online-Services-Update-Masterlist-Forums|title=Online Services Update Masterlist - Ubisoft Forums|date=2018-06-26}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Crash on launch (Steam)=== | ===Crash on launch (Steam)=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Some Steam users have reported issues with the game (especially the DirectX 10 executable)<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619081755/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2806311&page=2 H.a.w.x won't launch. More details inside. - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> black screening on launch, forcing them to end the process using | + | {{ii}} Some Steam users have reported issues with the game (especially the DirectX 10 executable)<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619081755/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2806311&page=2 H.a.w.x won't launch. More details inside. - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> such as black screening on launch, forcing them to end the process using [[Task Manager]].<ref name=launch>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619081755/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2806311 H.a.w.x won't launch. More details inside. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Community in-game|ref=<ref name=launch/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Community in-game|ref=<ref name=launch/>|fix= | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Force Windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Force Windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | A secondary cause is the game launching at an incorrect/unusable resolution. | + | {{ii}} A secondary cause is the game launching at an incorrect/unusable resolution. |
− | # | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X\Profiles}} |
+ | # Open {{file|_settings_0.1.525.ini}} in a text editor. | ||
+ | # In the <code>[Video]</code> section, set <code>windowd = true</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Game freezes every minute or so for upwards of 20 seconds. | {{ii}} Game freezes every minute or so for upwards of 20 seconds. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disconnect from the | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disconnect from the Internet|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205222745/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2717953 H.A.W.X 1 Game freezes every minute for 20 seconds ! - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ii}} Disconnecting | + | {{ii}} Disconnecting the computer from the Internet whilst in singleplayer appears to resolve this issue. |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9, 10 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 10 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9800 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9800 | ||
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
− | |minDX = 9 | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
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|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1300 XT | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1300 XT | ||
|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |recDX = 10 | + | |recDX = 10.1 |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 12:20, 25 February 2024
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Romania | |
Windows | Ubisoft Ukraine |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 17, 2009 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 70 |
IGDB | 74 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Flight |
Series | Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X |
Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X | |
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Subseries of Tom Clancy | |
Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X | 2009 |
Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2 | 2010 |
Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person vehicle combat game in the Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X series.
Access to DirectX 10 features requires running a separate executable.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | No third-party DRM, CD-key for online play.[2] | |||
Ubisoft Store (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) |
- None of the multiple DLC packs released on console are available for PC.
- A faithful, higher quality icon can be found on SteamGridDB.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.02 for retail and digital versions can be found on Patches-Scrolls.[3]
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files[4] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X\Profiles |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21900/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X\Profiles |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21900/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Centered HUD. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | [5] | ||
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) | Off/2x/4x/8x options available. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Rebinding available for both keyboard/mouse and controller setups. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sound effects, music and voiceovers are fully adjustable and mutable. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Cutscene dialogue is automatically subtitled, but in-game voiceovers cannot be subtitled. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Audio muted when player uses Alt+Tab ↹. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Retail only. | |||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 4 | Versus, Co-op |
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Online play | 4 | Versus, Co-op Online functionalities have been discontinued on October 6, 2015.[6] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | 2D Game is currently 2D only with vorpx. Playing 2D does not require any game profile. |
Devices | |||
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TrackIR | Supports: Yaw, Pitch, X, Y, Z |
Issues fixed
Crash on launch (Steam)
- Some Steam users have reported issues with the game (especially the DirectX 10 executable)[7] such as black screening on launch, forcing them to end the process using Task Manager.[8]
Disable Steam Community in-game[8] |
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Force Windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Consistent freezing
- Game freezes every minute or so for upwards of 20 seconds.
Disconnect from the Internet[9] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 10 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP1 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 AMD Athlon X2 4000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 ATI Radeon 9800 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 6000 series ATI Radeon X1300 XT 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 10.1 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 (21900) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Running the DirectX 10 version of HAWX 1 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ gamefaqs.gamespot.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:HEADBANGA666 on 2022-04-06
- Link updated as original link is dead.
- ↑ Verified by User:HEADBANGA666 on 2022-04-06
- ↑ Steam Community :: Group :: /r/ultrawidemasterrace Group - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Online Services Update Masterlist - Ubisoft Forums - last accessed on 2018-06-26
- ↑ H.a.w.x won't launch. More details inside. - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 H.a.w.x won't launch. More details inside. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ H.A.W.X 1 Game freezes every minute for 20 seconds ! - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)