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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, key | {{DRM|TAGES}}. {{DRM|StarForce}} for European release<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, key | {{DRM|TAGES}}. {{DRM|StarForce}} for European release<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.spellforce.com/showthread.php?t=35960#post569585|title=Starforce? - SpellForce - Official Board|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B071D8XS66 | Steam | Anniversary Edition | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B071D8XS66 | Steam | Anniversary Edition | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | spellforce-2-anniversary-edition | Steam | Anniversary Edition | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | spellforce-2-anniversary-edition | Steam | Anniversary Edition | | Windows }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config.xml|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/spellforce-2-shadow-wars|title=SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars | WSGF|date=2017-04-14}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config.xml|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/spellforce-2-shadow-wars|title=SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars | WSGF|date=2017-04-14}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SpellForce2|folder}} |
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|config.xml}}. |
− | # Change <code>screenheight=</code> and <code>screenwidth</code> to match | + | # Change <code>screenheight=</code> and <code>screenwidth</code> to match the desired resolution, then save the changes. |
− | # Set | + | # Set {{file|config.xml}} to read-only to prevent the game overwriting the changes. |
# Open the in-game console by pressing {{key|Ctrl|]}} and type: | # Open the in-game console by pressing {{key|Ctrl|]}} and type: | ||
#* <code>UI:SetCameraFOV(0.94)</code> for 16:10 | #* <code>UI:SetCameraFOV(0.94)</code> for 16:10 | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} This will make the game {{term|Hor+}}, | + | {{ii}} This will make the game {{term|Hor+}}, but the cutscenes will remain {{term|Vert-}}. |
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Game | + | ===Game does not launch=== |
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− | Delete | + | Delete {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SpellForce2\config.xml}} and try again. All settings will have to be re-applied. |
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Revision as of 10:52, 12 April 2024
Developers | |
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Phenomic | |
Anniversary Edition | THQ Nordic |
Publishers | |
2006-2011 | JoWood Productions |
2011-2016 | Nordic Games |
2016-present | THQ Nordic |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 20, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RPG, RTS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | SpellForce |
SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RPG and RTS game in the SpellForce series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | TAGES DRM. StarForce DRM for European release[1] | |||
Amazon.com | Anniversary Edition | |||
GamersGate | Anniversary Edition | |||
Anniversary Edition | ||||
GOG.com | Anniversary Edition | |||
Green Man Gaming | Anniversary Edition | |||
Humble Store | Anniversary Edition | |||
Steam | Anniversary Edition. The original Gold Edition is available as a beta branch, requiring a key from this thread for multiplayer. | |||
GOG.com (unavailable) | Shadow Wars. Unavailable to new Anniversary Edition players. | |||
GOG.com (unavailable) | Dragon Storm. Unavailable to new Anniversary Edition players. |
- A free demo version of Shadow Wars is available on Archive.org.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition includes the base game and the Dragon Storm expansion.
- The Anniversary Edition is an updated digital-only variant of the Gold Edition which includes native widescreen resolution support, bug fixes, additions to the free game mode, visual tweaks, and multiplayer improvements.[2]
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes a new faction with its own campaign, as well as item sets, maps, and game modes. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Dragon Storm | Included with the Gold and Anniversary Editions. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SpellForce2\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39550/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SpellForce2\save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39550/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Native support in Anniversary Edition. See Widescreen resolution for vanilla game. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | Use SpellForce 2 Windower. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA and SSAA (125, 150, 175, 200) | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No FPS cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | Deuteranope, protanope and tritanope. Added in Anniversary Edition. |
Widescreen resolution
Edit config.xml[3] |
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Notes |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For scrolling and rotating, but no general 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 | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 6 | |||
Online play | 6 | The official Quazal service has been shut down. Attempting to create an account in the multiplayer menu fill freeze the game. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. Note:This profile may not work with Demons of the past. |
Issues fixed
Game does not launch
Delete config.xml[4] |
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Delete |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 | [5] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Quazal |
System requirements
Shadow Wars
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT 256 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Anniversary Edition
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP2 | 7, 8, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.4 GHz Dual Core | 3.2 GHz Dual Core |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 AMD Radeon HD 6850 2 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c 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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/39550/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (39550) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Starforce? - SpellForce - Official Board - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition - last accessed on 2017-04-14
- ↑ SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars - last accessed on 2017-04-14
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition - last accessed on 2019-02-06