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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{--}} A controller or joystick is '''required''' for playing the game - '''without it, the game will not start.''' [https://www.xwaupgrade.com/index.php XWA Upgrade Mega Patch] includes Babu Frik's Configurator which includes an option for joystick emulation, bypassing this requirement. Another option is joystick emulation via external tools. Still, a joystick is '''strongly recommended''' to be used. | ||
{{GOG.com links|1421404763|star_wars_xwing_and_tie_fighter_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1421404763|star_wars_xwing_and_tie_fighter_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3139443027 Steam Community Guide using a mouse as input using third party tools] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/361670/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/361670/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} [http://xvt.uharc.net/ X-Wing Wiki] With lots of useful information | {{mm}} [http://xvt.uharc.net/ X-Wing Wiki] With lots of useful information | ||
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_xwing_alliance | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_xwing_alliance | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-xwing-alliance | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-xwing-alliance | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-x-wing-alliance | Origin | Included with {{store feature|EA Play Pro}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-x-wing-alliance | Origin | Included with {{store feature|EA Play Pro}}. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 361670 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 361670 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
* The latest official patch 2.02 is available [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/492-star-wars-x-wing-alliance-patch/ here] and at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. | * The latest official patch 2.02 is available [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/492-star-wars-x-wing-alliance-patch/ here] and at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. | ||
− | + | *[https://sourceforge.net/projects/xwahacker/files/ XWA Hacker] - utility with useful tweaks and fixes. Requires game to be patched to 2.02 to work. | |
− | *[https://sourceforge.net/projects/xwahacker/files/ XWA Hacker] | + | *[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/983-x-wing-alliance-steam-to-xwa-compatible-patch/ Steam to XWA Compatible patch] - modifies Steam's executable in order for it to be compatible with XWAHacker. Do not use it on non-Steam version. |
− | |||
− | *[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/983-x-wing-alliance-steam-to-xwa-compatible-patch/ Steam to XWA Compatible patch] | ||
− | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Start xwingalliance.exe with <code>skipintro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2017-09-12|comment=It has to be xwingalliance.exe or its copy. It cannot be a launcher!}}</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Start {{file|xwingalliance.exe}} with <code>skipintro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2017-09-12|comment=It has to be xwingalliance.exe or its copy. It cannot be a launcher!}}</ref>}} |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = hackable |
− | |60 fps notes = Game is locked at 24 FPS. | + | |60 fps notes = Game is locked at 24 FPS. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1853-justagais-x-wing-series-60-fps-fix/ Justagai's X-Wing series 60 FPS fix] or [https://github.com/rdoeffinger/xwa_ddraw_d3d11/ rdoeffinger's DDraw wrapper]. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = always on | |controller support = always on | ||
− | |controller support notes = Required to run the game. | + | |controller support notes = Required to run the game; this can be bypassed with a tool such as [https://github.com/njz3/vJoy vJoy] or [https://www.xwaupgrade.com/index.php XWA Upgrade Mega Patch]. |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = No controller support in menus. | |full controller notes = No controller support in menus. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = A3D 1.0 (2.02 update mandatory) |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = false | |red book cd audio = false | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. [ | + | |notes = Retail only. Translation [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gE6ILx2iabP8iKaXFzWaBwAkAQ4lRyT_/view?usp=share_link Download] (From ''Clan Dlan'' archives).<br> |
− | |fan = | + | Mods translations by ''Clan Dlan'': [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VpusdJtF1EUWh6K3xdEtfTGZDmL1TxqV/view?usp=share_link TIE Fighter Total Conversion – Classic Edition], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1or_e3qNuRik6mTFOIROH-TzCb2bZoBhA/view?usp=share_link X-Wing Redux]. |
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 14:46, 2 May 2024
Developers | |
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Totally Games | |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 24, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Star Wars: X-Wing |
Star Wars: X-Wing | |
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Subseries of Star Wars | |
Star Wars: X-Wing | 1993 |
Star Wars: TIE Fighter | 1994 |
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter | 1997 |
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance | 1999 |
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action and vehicle combat game in the Star Wars: X-Wing series.
General information
- A controller or joystick is required for playing the game - without it, the game will not start. XWA Upgrade Mega Patch includes Babu Frik's Configurator which includes an option for joystick emulation, bypassing this requirement. Another option is joystick emulation via external tools. Still, a joystick is strongly recommended to be used.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Guide using a mouse as input using third party tools
- Steam Community Discussions
- X-Wing Wiki With lots of useful information
- X-Wing Alliance Upgrade project Community dedicated to enhancing the game.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Origin | Included with EA Play Pro. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | |||
Steam |
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch 2.02 is available here and at soggi.org.
- XWA Hacker - utility with useful tweaks and fixes. Requires game to be patched to 2.02 to work.
- Steam to XWA Compatible patch - modifies Steam's executable in order for it to be compatible with XWAHacker. Do not use it on non-Steam version.
Skip intro videos
Start xwingalliance.exe with skipintro command line argument[1]
|
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\config.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/361670/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\<user-id>.plt[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/361670/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | [2] | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Game is locked at 24 FPS. Use Justagai's X-Wing series 60 FPS fix or rdoeffinger's DDraw wrapper. | ||
120+ FPS |
Widescreen resolution
Install XWAHacker[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Patch the graphics to 32-bit before forcing AF from the level of graphical drivers. See Widescreen resolution. Automatically enabled if using xwaupgrade patches or ddraw.dll wrapper (e.g. https://github.com/rdoeffinger/xwa_ddraw_d3d11/releases)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Patch the graphics to 32-bit before forcing AA from the level of graphical drivers. See Widescreen resolution.
- Forcing antialiasing might make in-game fonts distorted, to prevent that, enable "Alternate Pixel Centers" if you have an ATI card. Alternatively, force Supersampling anti-aliasing (SSAA) to resolve font distortion.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Required to run the game; this can be bypassed with a tool such as vJoy or XWA Upgrade Mega Patch. | |
Full controller support | No controller support in menus. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | For XInput controllers see XInput force feedback vibration in DirectInput games. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | Requires replacing a launcher with game's EXE. May require vJoy if fails to start. | |
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | ||
Cursor detection |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, engine, effect, cockpit sound, exterior sound | |
Surround sound | Need A3D. See DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 1.0 (2.02 update mandatory) | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | ||||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. Translation Download (From Clan Dlan archives). Mods translations by Clan Dlan: TIE Fighter Total Conversion – Classic Edition, X-Wing Redux. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 4 | The official multiplayer service was shut down. |
Issues fixed
Installing retail version on 64-bit versions of Windows
Installing a game using alternative installer[citation needed] |
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The game installer is a 16-bit program meaning it will not run natively on a 64-bit machine.
Notes
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Graphical corruption when running in 3D-accelerated mode
Install XWAHacker[citation needed] |
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Interface flashes rapidly
Turn off Crossfire/SLI[citation needed] |
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Fonts in-game are messed up
Replace fonts[citation needed] |
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Change anti-aliasing[citation needed] |
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Can't activate 3D-audio
Edit settings of Creative Alchemy[citation needed] |
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If you're a using creative sound card and have Alchemy installed try adding the following to it: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\X-Wing Alliance\v1.0\Install Path Path |
Can't enable 3d acceleration
- Use Direct3D 11 via DDraw.dll from XWA Upgrade.
Steam Controller doesn't work
Replace game's launcher with the game's EXE[3] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 131 MB (minimal installation) | 275 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM | 4 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 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>/361670/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (361670) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2017-09-12
- It has to be xwingalliance.exe or its copy. It cannot be a launcher!
- ↑ Star Wars X-Wing Alliance Hyper Space Fixed with ultrawide 21:9 resolution - last accessed on 2021-06-19
- ↑ XWA Getting Steam Controller Working || Steam Guide