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+ | {{ii}} Steam Version. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen|}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen|}} | ||
# Launch the game, select '''Options''' and set '''Texture Detail''' to '''Low'''. | # Launch the game, select '''Options''' and set '''Texture Detail''' to '''Low'''. | ||
# Set the other graphical settings to the desired values, then close the game. | # Set the other graphical settings to the desired values, then close the game. | ||
− | # Download the | + | # Download the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/854-warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-widescreen/ archive], then extract the files anywhere. |
# Select the desired version, then extract the files into the main installation folder. | # Select the desired version, then extract the files into the main installation folder. | ||
# Navigate to the main installation folder and open '''Local.ini''' with a text editor. | # Navigate to the main installation folder and open '''Local.ini''' with a text editor. | ||
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+ | {{ii}} Versions 1.2 and 1.3 Retail. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | # Download | + | # Download the [http://img.wsgf.org/downloads/dow-130.zip archive] and run the setup. |
− | # | + | # Launch the game, then close it at the main menu. |
− | # | + | # Navigate to the main installation path and open '''Local.ini''' with a text editor. |
− | + | # Set the following lines to the desired resolution. | |
− | # | + | <pre> |
+ | screenwidth=YourWidth | ||
+ | screenheight=YourHeight | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 04:43, 8 February 2017
Cover image missing, please upload it | |
Developers | |
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Relic Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Original | THQ |
Current | Sega |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 20, 2004 |
Warnings
Key points
- Expansions are highly modifiable and several high quality mods are available.
- If you own a boxed copy of the game you can request a free Steam key from Sega.[1]
- Online server browser for non-Steam versions no longer works due to GameSpy services being shut down.
General information
- Lexicanum - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series
- Dawn of War Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: SecuROM Contacting SEGA Support with proof of purchase, they will provide you with a Steam Key. |
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Steam | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition |
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition does not include the Winter Assault expansion. It must be purchased separately
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Winter Assault |
Essential improvements
Higher resolution models
- These enhancements are significantly more performance intensive. Ensure your PC is significantly more powerful than the recommended system specifications to ensure there is no loss of performance.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4570/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4570/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Steam Version.
Instructions |
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- Versions 1.2 and 1.3 Retail.
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
- This fix will greatly enhance zoom capabilities.
Instructions |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- Forcing AA will render fonts blurry and harder to read.
- Forcing AA via graphics driver will result in greater AA. INI fix is probably only 2x AA.
Instructions |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | Versus Removed from the Steam version.[2] |
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Online play | 8 | Versus Server browser no longer works for non-Steam versions. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Removed from the Steam version.[2] |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 6112 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Crash on startup
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2.0b |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | DivX | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy, Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1.4 GHz |
Intel Pentium IV 2.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM |
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>/4570/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (4570) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.