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− | {{ | + | {{disambig|the original game|its sequel|[[TrackMania Nations Forever]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = TrackMania Nations ESWC | |title = TrackMania Nations ESWC | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|GameBox}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 27, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 27, 2006}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |lutris = trackmania-nations-eswc | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = trackmania-nations-eswc | ||
|wikipedia = TrackMania#TrackMania Nations | |wikipedia = TrackMania#TrackMania Nations | ||
|winehq = 7064 | |winehq = 7064 | ||
|license = freeware | |license = freeware | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person, First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing, Tricks }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Track racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series |TrackMania}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | {{DRM|StarForce|3.07.012.005}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | {{DRM|StarForce|3.07.012.005}} | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Official | https://archive.org/details/TrackmaniaNationsESWC | Unknown | {{DRM|StarForce|3.07.012.005}} | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Developer | http://eswc.trackmanianations.com/indexUk.php | Unknown | {{DRM|StarForce}} | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Online play requires registering an account in-game, which can also be linked with [[TrackMania]] and [[TrackMania Sunrise]] keys. | {{ii}} Online play requires registering an account in-game, which can also be linked with [[TrackMania]] and [[TrackMania Sunrise]] keys. | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The games launcher can't update the game directly anymore, download the latest [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1348-trackmania-nations-eswc-175-to-179-179-to-180/ official patches (1.7.9 / 1.8.0)] |
+ | {{++}} 1.8.0 updates StarForce to 3.7.19.5 which enables SFUPDATE to be used on Windows 7.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Brownd|date=2019-08-06|comment=}}</ref> | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Default.SystemConfig.Gbx}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Default.SystemConfig.Gbx}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{ii}} Graphics settings are stored in the <code>Default.SystemConfig.Gbx</code> file. | {{ii}} Graphics settings are stored in the <code>Default.SystemConfig.Gbx</code> file. | ||
− | |||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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{{ii}} The scores folder stores all medal information and race data. | {{ii}} The scores folder stores all medal information and race data. | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|TM_ESWC_Graphics_settings_1.png|Graphics settings}} |
+ | {{Image|TM_ESWC_Graphics_settings_2.png|Compatibility settings}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = 2x, 4x, and 6x | |antialiasing notes = 2x, 4x, and 6x | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Only available in "Compatibility" section of launcher | |vsync notes = Only available in "Compatibility" section of launcher | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input settings | + | {{Image|TM_ESWC_Input_settings_2.png|In-game input settings}} |
+ | {{Image|TM_ESWC_Input_settings_1.png|Input settings}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Only available in-game through player's profile | |key remap notes = Only available in-game through player's profile | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
− | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Mouse not used in gameplay. |
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
− | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = Any DirectInput or XInput device is supported. |
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|TM_ESWC_Audio_settings.png|Audio settings}} |
+ | |||
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sound, Music | |separate volume notes = Sound, Music | ||
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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 = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Image|TM_ESWC_Network_settings.png|Network settings}} | ||
+ | |||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 8 |
− | |local play modes = | + | |local play modes = Hot-seat |
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
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|matchmaking = unknown | |matchmaking = unknown | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
− | |p2p notes = | + | |p2p notes = Peer-to-peer is used to download other players' skins and horns. |
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
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|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
− | |tcp = | + | |tcp = 2350, 3450 |
− | |udp = | + | |udp = 2350, 3450 |
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
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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 = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = Version 1.8g | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minHD = 900 MB | |minHD = 900 MB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
− | |minDX = 9 | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minaudio = 16-bit compatible | |minaudio = 16-bit compatible | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|recaudio = | |recaudio = |
Revision as of 14:55, 6 May 2024
This page is for the original game. For its sequel, see TrackMania Nations Forever.
Developers | |
---|---|
Nadeo | |
Publishers | |
Focus Home Interactive | |
Deep Silver | |
Engines | |
GameBox | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 27, 2006 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person, First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing, Tricks |
Vehicles | Track racing |
Art styles | Stylized |
Series | TrackMania |
⤏ Go to series page | |
TrackMania (2003) | 2003 |
TrackMania Sunrise | 2005 |
TrackMania Nations | 2006 |
TrackMania United | 2006 |
TrackMania Nations Forever | 2008 |
TrackMania United Forever | 2008 |
TrackMania 2: Canyon | 2011 |
TrackMania 2: Stadium | 2013 |
TrackMania 2: Valley | 2013 |
Trackmania Turbo | 2016 |
Trackmania 2: Lagoon | 2017 |
Trackmania (2020) | 2020 |
Key points
- Also known as TrackMania Nations ESWC.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 3.07.012.005 DRM[Note 1] | |||
Official website | StarForce 3.07.012.005 DRM[Note 2] | |||
Developer website | StarForce DRM |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- Online play requires registering an account in-game, which can also be linked with TrackMania and TrackMania Sunrise keys.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The games launcher can't update the game directly anymore, download the latest official patches (1.7.9 / 1.8.0)
- 1.8.0 updates StarForce to 3.7.19.5 which enables SFUPDATE to be used on Windows 7.[4]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Default.SystemConfig.Gbx[Note 3] |
- Graphics settings are stored in the
Default.SystemConfig.Gbx
file.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\GameData\Profiles[Note 3] <path-to-game>\GameData\Tracks[Note 3] <path-to-game>\GameData\Scores[Note 3] |
- The profiles folder stores all configuration information and preferences.
- The tracks folder stores all tracks along with any custom tracks.
- The scores folder stores all medal information and race data.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Listed as > 4:3 (large) . Text and other display objects will stretch. |
||
Multi-monitor | GUI elements are severely stretched. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Only supports resolutions up to 1280x960. Can be toggled with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | 2x, 4x, and 6x | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Only available in "Compatibility" section of launcher | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No FPS or refresh rate limit | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Only available in-game through player's profile | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Mouse not used in gameplay. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Only available through in-game menus | |
Controller sensitivity | Second settings menu in the "Input" tab. Includes Deadzone slider. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | Any DirectInput or XInput device is supported. | |
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sound, Music | |
Surround sound | Surround, 5.1, 7.1 | |
Subtitles | The game does not have voice acting. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 8 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | Peer-to-peer is used to download other players' skins and horns. | |
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 2350, 3450 |
UDP | 2350, 3450 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | Version 1.8g |
System requirements
Windows[5] | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 500 MHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 900 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | 16-bit compatible |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 7 or later.[1][2][3] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 7 or later.[1][2][3] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 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).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Verified by User:Brownd on 2019-08-06
- ↑ TrackMania Nations ESWC Manual: http://www.chiptape.com/chiptape/games/TMN%20manual.pdf