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+ | {{Disambig|the 2023 remaster|the original 2001 version|[[Stronghold (2001)]]|the unrelated 1993 game|[[Stronghold]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Stronghold Definitive Edition cover.jpg | |cover = Stronghold Definitive Edition cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Stronghold }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Stronghold }} | ||
|steam appid = 2140020 | |steam appid = 2140020 | ||
− | |steam appid side = 2433890 | + | |steam appid side = 2433890, 2727990, 2728000 |
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
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|introduction = '''''Stronghold: Definitive Edition''''' is a remaster of ''[[Stronghold (2001)]]'' featuring redone visuals, new campaigns, new audio and Steamworks-based multiplayer. It uses the [[Engine:Unity|Unity]] engine as a wrapper for the original game. | |introduction = '''''Stronghold: Definitive Edition''''' is a remaster of ''[[Stronghold (2001)]]'' featuring redone visuals, new campaigns, new audio and Steamworks-based multiplayer. It uses the [[Engine:Unity|Unity]] engine as a wrapper for the original game. | ||
− | |release history = Post-release, the game is scheduled to receive at least two major free updates coinciding with paid DLC. The ''Winter Update'' | + | |release history = Post-release, the game is scheduled to receive at least two major free updates coinciding with paid DLC. The ''Winter Update'', released on February 13, 2024,<ref name="SH1DEWinter2024">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2140020/view/4044864437111775314|title=Stronghold: Definitive Edition - New "Swine's Bay" DLC Campaign + Free New Economic Campaign - Steam News|date=2024-02-13}}</ref> contains new economic missions and maps, as well as video clips for the new Sergeant character, and released alongside the '''''Swine's Bay''''' paid DLC. The ''Spring Update'' will include a new Castle Trail and maps, and will release alongside the '''''Valley of the Wolf''''' DLC on April 30, 2024. |
|current state = | |current state = | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{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/15-stronghold-definitive-edition/ Official support portal] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40950/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40950/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row | Swine's Bay | | + | {{DLC/row | Swine's Bay | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row | Valley of the Wolf | Coming | + | {{DLC/row | Valley of the Wolf | Coming April 30, 2024. | Windows }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro video=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Move, rename or delete video file|fix= | ||
+ | #Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition_Data\Assets\GUI\Video}}. | ||
+ | #Move, rename or delete {{file|intro.mp4}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Stronghold Definitive Edition Controls Settings.png|Controls Settings}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = limited |
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Full Keyboard Remapping. Mouse limited to presets only (modern/classic). |
|acceleration option = limited | |acceleration option = limited | ||
|acceleration option notes = Camera scrolling only. | |acceleration option notes = Camera scrolling only. | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Master, music, speech, sound effects | + | |separate volume notes = Master, music, speech, units speech, sound effects. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 8 |
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
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|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = false | |direct ip = false | ||
− | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = Private lobbies based on invite codes included with the v1.2 patch (Winter Update).<ref name="SH1DEWinter2024" /> |
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
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|anticheat = | |anticheat = | ||
|anticheat notes = | |anticheat notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Unlocked zoom== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This mod lets the player zoom to higher limits than the default settings. | ||
+ | {{ii}} As of patch v1.11 an additional setting has been added allowing for "Extra Zoom Intervals". | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Zoom unlock mod by Oryss|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and run [https://melonwiki.xyz/#/?id=automated-installation MelonLoader] to prepare the installation. | ||
+ | # Select and Open {{file|Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition.exe}} in {{file|{{P|game}}\|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Click the "Install" button. | ||
+ | # Download the [https://github.com/Oryss/StrongholdDEMod/releases latest version of the Zoom unlock mod] | ||
+ | # Put the {{file|StrongholdDeMod.dll}} file in the {{folder|mods}} folder. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 15:03, 28 March 2024
This page is for the 2023 remaster. For the original 2001 version, see Stronghold (2001). For the unrelated 1993 game, see Stronghold.
Developers | |
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Firefly Studios | |
Engines | |
Unity[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 7, 2023 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Building, RTS |
Themes | Europe, Medieval |
Series | Stronghold |
Stronghold | |
---|---|
Stronghold (2001) | 2001 |
Stronghold Crusader | 2002 |
Stronghold 2 | 2005 |
Stronghold Legends | 2006 |
Stronghold Crusader Extreme | 2008 |
Stronghold 3 | 2011 |
Stronghold Kingdoms | 2012 |
Stronghold Crusader 2 | 2014 |
Stronghold: Warlords | 2021 |
Stronghold: Definitive Edition | 2023 |
Stronghold: Definitive Edition is a remaster of Stronghold (2001) featuring redone visuals, new campaigns, new audio and Steamworks-based multiplayer. It uses the Unity engine as a wrapper for the original game.
Post-release, the game is scheduled to receive at least two major free updates coinciding with paid DLC. The Winter Update, released on February 13, 2024,[1] contains new economic missions and maps, as well as video clips for the new Sergeant character, and released alongside the Swine's Bay paid DLC. The Spring Update will include a new Castle Trail and maps, and will release alongside the Valley of the Wolf DLC on April 30, 2024.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Steam |
- A pre-release demo build is available from Steam:
steam://install/2433890
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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DLC | Two DLCs with singleplayer content are announced. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
No microtransactions | None |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Swine's Bay | ||
Valley of the Wolf | Coming April 30, 2024. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro video
Move, rename or delete video file |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\*.cfg |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2140020/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\Saves %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\Maps %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\UserWorkshopMaps |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2140020/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | Only the UI can be scaled. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Ray tracing (RT) |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Full Keyboard Remapping. Mouse limited to presets only (modern/classic). | |
Mouse acceleration | Camera scrolling only. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, music, speech, units speech, sound effects. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Thai | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Ukrainian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 8 | Versus |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Private lobbies based on invite codes included with the v1.2 patch (Winter Update).[1] |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Interface | Noesis | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Unlocked zoom
- This mod lets the player zoom to higher limits than the default settings.
- As of patch v1.11 an additional setting has been added allowing for "Extra Zoom Intervals".
Use Zoom unlock mod by Oryss |
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|
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 10, 11 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-3220 | |
System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | 3 GB (for 1440p) 4 GB (for 4K) of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2021.3.27
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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>/2140020/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2140020) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Stronghold: Definitive Edition - New "Swine's Bay" DLC Campaign + Free New Economic Campaign - Steam News - last accessed on 2024-02-13