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− | == | + | {{Infobox game |
− | + | |cover = SpellForce 2 Shadow Wars cover.jpg | |
− | {{ | + | |developers = |
− | {{ | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Phenomic}} |
− | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|THQ Nordic|Anniversary Edition}} | |
− | + | |publishers = | |
− | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|2006-2011}} | |
− | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2011-2016}} | |
− | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}} | |
− | + | |engines = | |
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 20, 2006}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|spellforce-2-shadow-wars|80}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|spellforce-2-shadow-wars|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | SpellForce }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 39550 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1123662938 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side= 1207658939, 1207658943 | ||
+ | |hltb = 8924 | ||
+ | |lutris = spellforce-2-anniversary-edition | ||
+ | |mobygames = 22349 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |wikipedia = SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars | ||
+ | |winehq = 4256 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1123662938|spellforce_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/39550/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Availability== | ||
+ | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{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| GamersGate | spellforce-2-anniversary-edition | Steam | Anniversary Edition | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1087-6 | Steam | Anniversary Edition | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | spellforce_2_anniversary_edition | DRM-free | Anniversary Edition | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | spellforce-2-anniversary-edition | Steam | Anniversary Edition | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | spellforce-2-anniversary-edition | Steam | Anniversary Edition | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 39550 | Steam | Anniversary Edition. The original Gold Edition is available as a beta branch, requiring a key from [https://steamcommunity.com/app/39550/discussions/0/1644295067080260724/ this thread] for multiplayer. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | spellforce_2_shadow_wars | DRM-free | Shadow Wars. Unavailable to new Anniversary Edition players. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | spellforce_2_dragon_storm | DRM-free | Dragon Storm. Unavailable to new Anniversary Edition players. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version of Shadow Wars is available on [https://archive.org/details/Spellforce2_201404 Archive.org]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and the Dragon Storm expansion. | ||
+ | {{ii}} 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.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/39550/announcements/detail/575741153324792565|title=Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition|date=2017-04-14}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes a new faction with its own campaign, as well as item sets, maps, and game modes. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Dragon Storm | Included with the Gold and Anniversary Editions. | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SpellForce2\}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SpellForce2\save\}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = true | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = true | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Spellforce 2 AE graphics.png|Graphics settings (Anniversary Edition)}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/spellforce-2-shadow-wars | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = limited | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= Native support in Anniversary Edition. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for vanilla game. | ||
+ | |multimonitor = false | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. | ||
+ | |fov = hackable | ||
+ | |fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
+ | |windowed = hackable | ||
+ | |windowed notes = Use [http://wikiwiki.jp/spellforce/?SF2%2FWindower SpellForce 2 Windower]. | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = true | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x | ||
+ | |antialiasing = true | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] and [[SSAA]] (125, 150, 175, 200) | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = No FPS cap. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = limited | ||
+ | |color blind notes = Deuteranope, protanope and tritanope. Added in Anniversary Edition. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[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= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SpellForce2|folder}} | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|config.xml}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>screenheight=</code> and <code>screenwidth</code> to match the desired resolution, then save the changes. | ||
+ | # 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: | ||
+ | #* <code>UI:SetCameraFOV(0.94)</code> for 16:10 | ||
+ | #* <code>UI:SetCameraFOV(1.027)</code> for 16:9 | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This will make the game {{term|Hor+}}, but the cutscenes will remain {{term|Vert-}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Spellforce 2 AE game settings.png|Game settings (Anniversary Edition)}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = false | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = limited | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = For scrolling and rotating, but no general sensitivity. | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Spellforce 2 AE audio settings.png|Audio settings (Anniversary Edition)}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = | ||
+ | |surround sound = unknown | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = always on | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 6 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = 6 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = The official Quazal service has been shut down. Attempting to create an account in the multiplayer menu fill freeze the game. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = false | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/spellforce-2/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.<br>'''Note:'''This profile may not work with Demons of the past. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game does not launch=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete config.xml|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39550/discussions/0/1736595227847183894/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | Delete {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SpellForce2\config.xml}} and try again. All settings will have to be re-applied. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = 3.0 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/39550/announcements/detail/575741153324792565|title=Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition|date=2019-02-06}}</ref> | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = Quazal | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | ===Shadow Wars=== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 2000, XP | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 5 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |recDX = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Anniversary Edition=== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = XP SP3, Vista SP2 | ||
+ | |minCPU = 2.4 GHz Dual Core | ||
+ | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 9 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3870 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = 7, 8, 10 | ||
+ | |recCPU = 3.2 GHz Dual Core | ||
+ | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6850 | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 2 GB | ||
+ | |recDX = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Revision as of 10:52, 12 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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
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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 |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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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 |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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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
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 | [5] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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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 | ||
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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