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+ | {{disambig|the 2008 sequel|the original game|[[TrackMania Nations]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = TrackMania Nations Forever cover.jpg | |cover = TrackMania Nations Forever cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Nadeo}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Nadeo}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|GameBox}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 16, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 16, 2008}} | ||
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|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |wikipedia = | + | |lutris = trackmania-nation-forever |
− | |winehq = | + | |mobygames = trackmania-nations-forever |
+ | |wikipedia = TrackMania#TrackMania Forever | ||
+ | |winehq = 7064 | ||
|license = Freeware | |license = Freeware | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Currency, Free-to-grind}} | ||
+ | {{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''' |
+ | {{++}} Can play online together with [[TrackMania United Forever]] players. | ||
+ | {{--}} Restrictions have been placed over what servers free accounts can join (FreeZones), but [[#Circumventing FreeZone restrictions|a minor workaround exists]].<ref name="FREEZONE">[http://www.tm-forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=27226 FREEZONE - TM-FORUM]</ref> | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [http://trackmaniaforever.com/ Official website] |
− | {{--}} | + | {{mm}} [http://www.tm-forum.com/viewforum.php?f=24 Official forums] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://players.trackmaniaforever.com/ Player page] allows for external management of certain aspects of the game, such as dedicated servers and registering [[TrackMania|TrackMania Original]] and [[TrackMania Sunrise]] keys for bonus Coppers. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://tmnforever.tm-exchange.com/ TMX] features community-created tracks for use in both solo play and online servers. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.trackmania-carpark.com/ Trackmania Carpark] features community-created car models and skins to import into the game. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 11020 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Official | http://trackmaniaforever.com/nations/ | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 11020 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Online play requires creating an account in-game, which can also be used with [[TrackMania United Forever]]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Having TMUF registered in said account removes online restrictions. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | ===Patches=== |
+ | {{ii}} Latest version is [http://web.archive.org/web/20220911102955/http://www.tm-forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=19288 2.11.26 (2010-03-15)] | ||
+ | ===Other=== | ||
{{ii}} Sometimes the game can get confused with what region it is in. Edit the <code>Nadeo.ini</code> file to fix this issue. | {{ii}} Sometimes the game can get confused with what region it is in. Edit the <code>Nadeo.ini</code> file to fix this issue. | ||
+ | ===[https://www.strangeplanet.fr/work/trackmania-uvme/ Unofficial Visual and Music Extension]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Features various graphical improvements, widescreen assets and adds music from the previous games in the series. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\TrackMania\Config\}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Graphics settings are stored in the <code>GfxDevicePerfs.txt</code> file. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\TrackMania\Profiles\|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\TrackMania\Scores\|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\TrackMania\Tracks\}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} The profiles folder stores all configuration information and preferences. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The tracks folder stores all tracks along with any custom tracks. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The scores folder stores all medal information and race data. | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |origin = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{++}} Player stats, medals and scores are synced through the in-game account. | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|TMNF-Advanced-Graphics-Settings.PNG|Advanced video settings}} | {{Image|TMNF-Advanced-Graphics-Settings.PNG|Advanced video settings}} | ||
{{Image|TMNF-Display-Compatibility.PNG|Display compatibility settings}} | {{Image|TMNF-Display-Compatibility.PNG|Display compatibility settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/trackmania-nations-forever |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = Only supports resolutions up to 1280x960. Can be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. | |windowed notes = Only supports resolutions up to 1280x960. Can be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, and 16x | |antialiasing notes = 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, and 16x | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Listed as <code>Display VSync</code>. | |vsync notes = Listed as <code>Display VSync</code>. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|TMNF-In-game-Input-Settings.PNG|Profile input bindings}} | {{Image|TMNF-In-game-Input-Settings.PNG|Profile input bindings}} | ||
{{Image|TMNF-Input-Settings.PNG|Input settings}} | {{Image|TMNF-Input-Settings.PNG|Input settings}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Every input is remappable in the profile settings. | |key remap notes = Every input is remappable in the profile settings. | ||
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|xbox prompts = false | |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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|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|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== |
{{Image|TMNF-Audio-Slider-In-game.png|In-game Audio sliders}} | {{Image|TMNF-Audio-Slider-In-game.png|In-game Audio sliders}} | ||
{{Image|TMNF-Audio-Settings.PNG|Audio settings}} | {{Image|TMNF-Audio-Settings.PNG|Audio settings}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and Sound Effects. | |separate volume notes = Music and Sound Effects. | ||
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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 = EAX 5.0. |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Metric measurements |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |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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|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
− | |dedicated notes = | + | |dedicated notes = Dedicated server files and instructions available [http://www.tm-forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=14203 here]. |
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
− | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = Not available for free accounts (registered TMUF key required) |
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
− | |tcp = | + | |tcp = 2350, 3450 |
− | |udp = | + | |udp = 2350, 3450 |
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/trackmania-nations-forever/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |native 3d = true | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = Red-blue anaglyph.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dandelion Sprout|date=2021-07-30}}</ref> | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = unknown | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Circumventing FreeZone restrictions=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Add a server to your favorites|ref=<ref name="FREEZONE"/>|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}} If playing with a free account, having a server in your favorites enables you to join it even if it's not FreeZone. | ||
+ | {{ii}} You need to know the server's login name and make sure the game's '''tmtp''' protocol is installed. | ||
+ | {{--}} Free accounts can only have 5 servers max in their favorites list. | ||
+ | # Type in your web browser <code>tmtp://#addfavourite=<serverlogin></code> | ||
+ | # Make sure it asks to open the link with TMNF, enable it. | ||
+ | # Server will be added to your favorites once the game loads. You should now be able to access it from your favorites menu. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |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 powerpc app = false | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = OpenAL | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = Version 1.9e | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minDX = 9.0c or better | |minDX = 9.0c or better | ||
− | |recOS = XP | + | |recOS = XP, Vista |
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = |
Latest revision as of 21:42, 21 May 2024
This page is for the 2008 sequel. For the original game, see TrackMania Nations.
Developers | |
---|---|
Nadeo | |
Publishers | |
Focus Home Interactive | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
GameBox | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 16, 2008 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Microtransactions | Currency, Free-to-grind |
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
- Can play online together with TrackMania United Forever players.
- Restrictions have been placed over what servers free accounts can join (FreeZones), but a minor workaround exists.[1]
General information
- Official website
- Official forums
- Player page allows for external management of certain aspects of the game, such as dedicated servers and registering TrackMania Original and TrackMania Sunrise keys for bonus Coppers.
- TMX features community-created tracks for use in both solo play and online servers.
- Trackmania Carpark features community-created car models and skins to import into the game.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Official website | ||||
Steam |
- Online play requires creating an account in-game, which can also be used with TrackMania United Forever.
- Having TMUF registered in said account removes online restrictions.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Latest version is 2.11.26 (2010-03-15)
Other
- Sometimes the game can get confused with what region it is in. Edit the
Nadeo.ini
file to fix this issue.
Unofficial Visual and Music Extension
- Features various graphical improvements, widescreen assets and adds music from the previous games in the series.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\TrackMania\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/11020/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Graphics settings are stored in the
GfxDevicePerfs.txt
file.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\TrackMania\Profiles\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\TrackMania\Scores\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\TrackMania\Tracks\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/11020/pfx/[Note 1] |
- 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.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
- Player stats, medals and scores are synced through the in-game account.
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Listed as > 4:3 (large) . Text and other display objects will stretch. |
||
Multi-monitor | GUI elements are severely stretched. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | GUI elements stretched. | ||
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) | Bilnear, Trilnear, 2x, 4x, 8, and 16x | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, and 16x | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Listed as Display VSync . |
||
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 | Every input is remappable in the profile settings. | |
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 in-game through player's profile. | |
Controller sensitivity | Accessible in-game only. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
---|
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 | Music and Sound Effects. | |
Surround sound | Uses System Config. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 5.0. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Metric measurements | |||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Slovak |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 8 | Hot seat |
||
LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Dedicated server files and instructions available here. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Not available for free accounts (registered TMUF key required) |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 2350, 3450 |
UDP | 2350, 3450 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Native 3D | Red-blue anaglyph.[2] | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Circumventing FreeZone restrictions
Add a server to your favorites[1] |
---|
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | OpenAL | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | Version 1.9e |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP, Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz AMD AthlonXP 1600+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB (512 MB with Vista) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 750 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c or better 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (11020) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 FREEZONE - TM-FORUM
- ↑ Verified by User:Dandelion Sprout on 2021-07-30