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− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game received the '''''Forces of Corruption''''' expansion pack in October 2006, and the two would be combined in the '''''Gold Pack''''' compilation in September 2007. In the initial support cycle, the base game received five [[#Patches|official patches]] while ''Forces of Corruption'' received one, with both receiving fixes for issues on 2+ GB RAM systems and an issue specific to multiplayer lobbies. | ||
+ | |||
+ | From 2017 to 2021, the Steam version would receive a series of exclusive patches that deprecated GameSpy multiplayer with Steamworks, Steam Workshop integration, and several performance tweaks. When asked in a January 2018 Reddit AMA about the reasoning for not bringing equivalent updates to the GOG.com release, a developer stated that the reason was "timing and team availability".<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/RealTimeStrategy/comments/7qsnl0/comment/dsse3bs/|title=Official Petroglyph Games AMA Thread : RealTimeStrategy|date=2023-07-28|snippet=/u/Ted-PG: | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | It really came down to timing and team availability. The people that were able to donate their time to the patch had a good amount of Steam API integration experience. Because this was something unfunded, we couldn't go and hire or pull people off other projects to build a free patch to support GoG at the time. In addition, it was simply easier (for them) to map the old SteamSpy functionality over to Steam versus GoG. | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | If we end up in a situation where we have available resources to make a GoG version, we'll look into that too.}}</ref> As of November 20, 2023, the Steam version's engine was converted to 64-bit to address out-of-RAM issues and received multiple new bug fixes and modding capabilities.<ref name="SWEaW64Bit">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/32470/view/5455609499987684896|title=STAR WARS™ Empire at War: Gold Pack - Maintenance Patch Update - Steam News|date=2023-11-20}}</ref><ref name="SWEaW64Bit2">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/32470/discussions/0/1474221865188261871|title=STAR WARS™ Empire at War: Gold Pack - Official Patch Update Thread (Updated 11/20/23) - General Discussions|date=2024-01-06}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7.00.00.0013}} Version 1.5 has {{DRM|SecuROM|7.00.00.0129}}. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown| | | OS X}} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown| | | OS X}} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | star-wars-empire-at-war-gold-pack | Steam | Gold Pack | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | star-wars-empire-at-war-gold-pack | Steam | Gold Pack | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_empire_at_war_gold_pack | DRM-free | Gold Pack | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_empire_at_war_gold_pack | DRM-free | Gold Pack | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-empire-at-war-gold-pack | Steam | Gold Pack | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-empire-at-war-gold-pack | Steam | Gold Pack | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 32470 | Steam | Gold Pack | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 32470 | Steam | Gold Pack | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Mac App Store | id420787036 | MacApp | Does not support online play (LAN only). | | OS X | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Mac App Store | id420787036 | MacApp | Does not support online play (LAN only). | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-empire-at-war-gold-pack | Origin | Gold Pack. Included with {{store feature|EA Play Pro}}. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu.| | Windows |}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Free demo versions exist for [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/186-star-wars-empire-at-war-demo/ Empire at War] and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/189-star-wars-empire-at-war-forces-of-corruption-demo/ Forces of Corruption]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Gold Pack''' includes the base game and the Forces of Corruption expansion. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Steam version of this package is updated with Steamworks multiplayer support and unique bug fixes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes sweeping balance changes, a new faction, corruption mechanics, and a new campaign. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Forces of Corruption | | + | {{DLC/row| Forces of Corruption | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Steam copies of the Gold Pack are patched to the latest version, with changes not yet backported to GoG or disc releases. |
− | + | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/187-star-wars-empire-at-war-patch/ Empire at War patch v1.05] | |
− | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/187-star-wars-empire-at-war-patch/ | + | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/190-star-wars-empire-at-war-forces-of-corruption-patch/ Forces of Corruption patch v1.1] |
− | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/190-star-wars-empire-at-war-forces-of-corruption-patch/ | + | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/188-star-wars-empire-at-war-2-gb-ram-mp-lobby-fix/ 2 GB RAM & MP Lobby Fix] - for both the base game and the expansion. |
− | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/188-star-wars-empire-at-war-2-gb-ram-mp-lobby-fix/ | + | |
+ | ====[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1548018187 Unofficial Forces of Corruption Patch]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Community-created patch for the Forces of Corruption expansion, which fixes many issues that otherwise remain unresolved in the official patches, such as audio bugs, rendering issues, sweeping AI fixes, and general inconsistencies. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows| | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Petroglyph\}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|gog galaxy = false | |gog galaxy = false | ||
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
− | |origin = | + | |origin = false |
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
|steam cloud = true | |steam cloud = true | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= A widescreen FOV adjustment option is available in Video settings. Most elements scale properly and remain 4:3, but select graphics do not (e.g. Main menu logo). |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = See the [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Windows|glossary page]] for potential workarounds. | |borderless windowed notes = See the [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Windows|glossary page]] for potential workarounds. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Filtering is handled via HLSL shaders, with Linear filtering by default. [https://www.petroglyphgames.com/eawmodtool/ The game's shaders are now open-source], and can be recompiled with any anisotropic level, although each related individual file must be edited. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Forces of Corruption expansion only. Unknown type, controlled via slide bar. |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = On DRM-less releases, Hz/FPS cap is 60 for widescreen, and 75 for 4:3 unless modified via registry. As of November 20, 2023, the cap now reflects the monitor's Hz cap.<ref name="SWEaW64Bit2" /> |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Capped at 200 FPS.<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 200 FPS.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/32470/announcements/detail/3146206147451011087|title="Maintenance Patch Update," May 11th, 2017, Disney - Star Wars® Empire at War™: Gold Pack on Steam|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> DRM-less releases are capped at 85 FPS. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Separated master, dialogue, SFX, and music sliders. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Uses Dolby Surround Sound. | + | |surround sound notes = Uses Dolby Surround Sound. As of November 20, 2023, the Steam release enforces Miles Sound System's 2D/3D audio based on what speakers Windows is configured to use.{{Note|note=From the Debug Kit:<br />''Using 64-Bit Miles Sound System - MSS_VERSION 8.0c; AIL_MSS_version 8.0c<br />Audio: MSS2DDigitalDriverHandle: rate 44100, format 'DIG_F_STEREO_16' (3), name 'DirectSound - MSS software mixer'<br />Audio: MSS3DDigitalDriverHandle: rate 44100, format 'DIG_F_STEREO_16' (3), name 'DirectSound - MSS software mixer'<br />AudioClass: 3D audio currently using MSS multichannel spec: '@ Windows Speaker Configuration'<br />MSS: Default mixer channels / max samples = 64''|name=MSSAudio}} |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = Subtitles only shown during cutscenes. | |subtitles notes = Subtitles only shown during cutscenes. | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = Supports up to EAX 4. As of November 20, 2023, the Steam release no longer supports EAX in favor of the Miles Sound System. |
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = A majority of in-game music directly lifts from the soundtracks of, or uses cues from, John Williams' ''Star Wars'' music with some new original pieces. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = Retail, base game only. | |notes = Retail, base game only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1766214649 here]. |
|ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/topic/4858-star-wars-empire-at-war-page-missing-localization/|title=Star Wars Empire at War page missing localization.|date=2021-07-11}}</ref> | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/topic/4858-star-wars-empire-at-war-page-missing-localization/|title=Star Wars Empire at War page missing localization.|date=2021-07-11}}</ref> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = limited |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; Steam version has been updated with Steamworks support. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Game crashes|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Game crashes|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/247-star-wars-empire-at-war-graphic-details-xml-file/ GraphicDetails.xml]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/247-star-wars-empire-at-war-graphic-details-xml-file/ GraphicDetails.xml]. | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\XML\|folder}} and drop the file there. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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===Low framerate on Empire at War=== | ===Low framerate on Empire at War=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Go to | + | {{Fixbox|description=Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\EAWX|folder}} and rename {{file|sweaw.exe}} to {{file|swfoc.exe}}.|ref={{cn|January 2023}}|fix=}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = 2 | + | |shader model versions = 2.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = false | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
− | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows arm app = false |
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |windows exe notes = Retail and GOG versions are 32-bit; Steam version is 64-bit as of November 20, 2023.<ref name="SWEaW64Bit"/> |
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = false | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = false |
− | |macos app notes = 32-bit only.<ref> | + | |macos app notes = 32-bit only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000214186|title=MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = Miles Sound System | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
− | |audio notes = | + | |audio notes = 64-Bit Miles Sound System v8.0c/AIL_MSS_version 8.0c{{Note|name=MSSAudio}} |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|multiplayer notes= Steam version uses Steamworks. | |multiplayer notes= Steam version uses Steamworks. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Command<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=651741576|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Poweruser Guide: FoC Windows start, Parameters, Launch Sets |date=May 2023}}</ref> !! Description | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | WINDOWED || Runs the game in windowed mode | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | FULLSCREEN || Runs the game in fullscreen mode | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | SCREENWIDTH=[number] || Sets resolution width | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | SCREENHEIGHT=[number] || Sets resolution height | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | MONITOR=[number] || Specifies which monitor the game will be displayed on (starting from index 0) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | LANGUAGE=[option] || Specifies the game language (e.g. <code>ENGLISH</code>, <code>FRENCH</code>, <code>GERMAN</code>...) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | MODPATH=[path] || Specifies which mod folder the game will load | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | LOWRAM || Optimizes the settings for configurations with low RAM | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | LOCALPORT=[number] || Specifies port for multiplayer | ||
+ | |} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | ===Steam=== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 2000 | + | |minOS = XP SP3, Vista SP2, 7 |
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1 GHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 1 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = ATI Radeon 9600 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 7200 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel 965 | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minSM = 2.0 | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 56kbps or faster internet connection (required for multiplayer only) | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Pentium Dual Core | ||
+ | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |recGPU = ATI Radeon X1900 | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 8600 | ||
+ | |recSM = 3.0 | ||
+ | |recother = 1.5Mb DSL/Cable connection (required for multiplayer only) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disc Version=== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 2000, XP | ||
|minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz | ||
− | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 1,0 GHz |
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 2.5 GB | |minHD = 2.5 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = |
− | |||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|minSM = 2 | |minSM = 2 | ||
− | + | |minother = 1024 X 768 capable monitor<br> | |
− | |recOS = | + | Graphics card with Hardware Transform and Lighting (T&L) capability<br> |
+ | Keyboard and Mouse<br> | ||
+ | 56 kbps internet connection (required for multiplayer only) | ||
+ | <!-- | ||
+ | |recOS = | ||
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | ||
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2400+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2400+ | ||
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|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|recSM = 3 | |recSM = 3 | ||
+ | --> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Microsoft DirectX 9.0c is included on the game disc. | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 12:44, 6 May 2024
Developers | |
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Petroglyph Games | |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Engines | |
Alamo Game Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 16, 2006 |
macOS (OS X) | April 2, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 79 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Star Wars |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Star Wars: Empire at War is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Star Wars series.
The game received the Forces of Corruption expansion pack in October 2006, and the two would be combined in the Gold Pack compilation in September 2007. In the initial support cycle, the base game received five official patches while Forces of Corruption received one, with both receiving fixes for issues on 2+ GB RAM systems and an issue specific to multiplayer lobbies.
From 2017 to 2021, the Steam version would receive a series of exclusive patches that deprecated GameSpy multiplayer with Steamworks, Steam Workshop integration, and several performance tweaks. When asked in a January 2018 Reddit AMA about the reasoning for not bringing equivalent updates to the GOG.com release, a developer stated that the reason was "timing and team availability".[1] As of November 20, 2023, the Steam version's engine was converted to 64-bit to address out-of-RAM issues and received multiple new bug fixes and modding capabilities.[2][3]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7.00.00.0013 DRM Version 1.5 has SecuROM 7.00.00.0129 DRM. | |||
Retail | ||||
GamersGate | Gold Pack | |||
Gold Pack | ||||
GOG.com | Gold Pack | |||
Humble Store | Gold Pack | |||
Steam | Gold Pack | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | Does not support online play (LAN only). | |||
Origin | Gold Pack. Included with EA Play Pro. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. |
- Free demo versions exist for Empire at War and Forces of Corruption.
Version differences
- The Gold Pack includes the base game and the Forces of Corruption expansion.
- The Steam version of this package is updated with Steamworks multiplayer support and unique bug fixes.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes sweeping balance changes, a new faction, corruption mechanics, and a new campaign. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Forces of Corruption |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Steam copies of the Gold Pack are patched to the latest version, with changes not yet backported to GoG or disc releases.
- Empire at War patch v1.05
- Forces of Corruption patch v1.1
- 2 GB RAM & MP Lobby Fix - for both the base game and the expansion.
Unofficial Forces of Corruption Patch
- Community-created patch for the Forces of Corruption expansion, which fixes many issues that otherwise remain unresolved in the official patches, such as audio bugs, rendering issues, sweeping AI fixes, and general inconsistencies.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Petroglyph\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32470/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Petroglyph\Empire At War\Save\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32470/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | A widescreen FOV adjustment option is available in Video settings. Most elements scale properly and remain 4:3, but select graphics do not (e.g. Main menu logo). | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | [citation needed] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Select windowed mode in video options (Steam only) or use the WINDOWED command line argument. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Filtering is handled via HLSL shaders, with Linear filtering by default. The game's shaders are now open-source, and can be recompiled with any anisotropic level, although each related individual file must be edited. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Forces of Corruption expansion only. Unknown type, controlled via slide bar. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On DRM-less releases, Hz/FPS cap is 60 for widescreen, and 75 for 4:3 unless modified via registry. As of November 20, 2023, the cap now reflects the monitor's Hz cap.[3] | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 200 FPS.[4] DRM-less releases are capped at 85 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse 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 | Separated master, dialogue, SFX, and music sliders. | |
Surround sound | Uses Dolby Surround Sound. As of November 20, 2023, the Steam release enforces Miles Sound System's 2D/3D audio based on what speakers Windows is configured to use.[Note 2] | |
Subtitles | Subtitles only shown during cutscenes. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Supports up to EAX 4. As of November 20, 2023, the Steam release no longer supports EAX in favor of the Miles Sound System. | |
Royalty free audio | A majority of in-game music directly lifts from the soundtracks of, or uses cues from, John Williams' Star Wars music with some new original pieces. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Retail, base game only. | |||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here.[5] | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus The official GameSpy service has been shut down; Steam version has been updated with Steamworks support. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 1234, 3658-3660, 6500, 27900, 28910, 3783, 6515, 6667, 13139, 28900, 29900-29901, 29920 |
UDP | 1234, 3658-3660, 6500, 27900, 28910, 3783, 6515, 6667, 13139, 28900, 29900-29901, 29920 |
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Game crashes
- This usually occurs when starting a campaign or tutorial mission in the Forces of Corruption expansion pack.
Game crashes[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Low framerate on Empire at War
Go to <path-to-game>\EAWX and rename sweaw.exe to swfoc.exe .[citation needed]
|
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X only. |
Shader Model support | 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | Retail and GOG versions are 32-bit; Steam version is 64-bit as of November 20, 2023.[2] | ||
macOS (OS X) | 32-bit only.[6] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 64-Bit Miles Sound System v8.0c/AIL_MSS_version 8.0c[Note 2] |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy, Steamworks | Steam version uses Steamworks. |
Command line arguments
Command[7] | Description |
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WINDOWED | Runs the game in windowed mode |
FULLSCREEN | Runs the game in fullscreen mode |
SCREENWIDTH=[number] | Sets resolution width |
SCREENHEIGHT=[number] | Sets resolution height |
MONITOR=[number] | Specifies which monitor the game will be displayed on (starting from index 0) |
LANGUAGE=[option] | Specifies the game language (e.g. ENGLISH , FRENCH , GERMAN ...)
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MODPATH=[path] | Specifies which mod folder the game will load |
LOWRAM | Optimizes the settings for configurations with low RAM |
LOCALPORT=[number] | Specifies port for multiplayer |
System requirements
Steam
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP2, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz AMD Athlon 1 GHz |
Intel Pentium Dual Core |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 9600 Nvidia GeForce 7200 Intel 965 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
ATI Radeon X1900 Nvidia GeForce 8600 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Other | 56kbps or faster internet connection (required for multiplayer only) | 1.5Mb DSL/Cable connection (required for multiplayer only) |
Disc Version
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1,0 GHz |
|
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2 support |
|
Other | 1024 X 768 capable monitor Graphics card with Hardware Transform and Lighting (T&L) capability |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7300 128 MB of VRAM |
- Microsoft DirectX 9.0c is included on the game disc.
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>/32470/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (32470) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 From the Debug Kit:
Using 64-Bit Miles Sound System - MSS_VERSION 8.0c; AIL_MSS_version 8.0c
Audio: MSS2DDigitalDriverHandle: rate 44100, format 'DIG_F_STEREO_16' (3), name 'DirectSound - MSS software mixer'
Audio: MSS3DDigitalDriverHandle: rate 44100, format 'DIG_F_STEREO_16' (3), name 'DirectSound - MSS software mixer'
AudioClass: 3D audio currently using MSS multichannel spec: '@ Windows Speaker Configuration'
MSS: Default mixer channels / max samples = 64
References
- ↑ Official Petroglyph Games AMA Thread : RealTimeStrategy - last accessed on 2023-07-28
- "/u/Ted-PG:
It really came down to timing and team availability. The people that were able to donate their time to the patch had a good amount of Steam API integration experience. Because this was something unfunded, we couldn't go and hire or pull people off other projects to build a free patch to support GoG at the time. In addition, it was simply easier (for them) to map the old SteamSpy functionality over to Steam versus GoG.
If we end up in a situation where we have available resources to make a GoG version, we'll look into that too."
- "/u/Ted-PG:
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 STAR WARS™ Empire at War: Gold Pack - Maintenance Patch Update - Steam News - last accessed on 2023-11-20
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 STAR WARS™ Empire at War: Gold Pack - Official Patch Update Thread (Updated 11/20/23) - General Discussions - last accessed on 2024-01-06
- ↑ "Maintenance Patch Update," May 11th, 2017, Disney - Star Wars® Empire at War™: Gold Pack on Steam - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Star Wars Empire at War page missing localization. - last accessed on 2021-07-11
- ↑ MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Poweruser Guide: FoC Windows start, Parameters, Launch Sets - last accessed on May 2023