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When attempting to run the game on a modern Nvidia GPU you may receive the error "Your current hardware or driver setup is not compatible with MechWarrior 4..." you may also be prevented from selecting your graphics card in the autoconfig_MERCS.exe setup program. | When attempting to run the game on a modern Nvidia GPU you may receive the error "Your current hardware or driver setup is not compatible with MechWarrior 4..." you may also be prevented from selecting your graphics card in the autoconfig_MERCS.exe setup program. | ||
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− | #Edit \Assets\Binaries\imagehlp.dll in your Mech 4 Mercs | + | #Edit \Assets\Binaries\imagehlp.dll in your Mech 4 Mercs folder to imagehlp1.dll (or something similar). |
#run the autoconfig_MERCS.exe as administrator, select the correct GPU and setup options as preferred and click continue. | #run the autoconfig_MERCS.exe as administrator, select the correct GPU and setup options as preferred and click continue. | ||
#You should now be able to run the game as normal.}} | #You should now be able to run the game as normal.}} |
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Developers | |
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FASA Interactive | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Game Studios | |
MekTek Studios | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 7, 2002 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
⤏ Go to series page | |
Subseries of BattleTech | |
MechWarrior | 1989 |
MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat | 1995 |
MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries | 1996 |
MechWarrior 3 | 1999 |
MechWarrior 4: Vengeance | 2000 |
MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries | 2002 |
MechWarrior: Living Legends (unofficial game) | 2009 |
MechWarrior Online | 2012 |
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries | 2019 |
MechWarrior 5: Clans | 2024 |
Key points
- Comes with all 'Mechs from the MechWarrior 4: Vengeance's expansion
- Compatible with MechWarrior 4: Vengeance's Mech Packs.
- No longer available as freeware.[1]
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
- This game is no longer available digitally.[1]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Video settings
Video card specific issues
Modern Nvidia Cards
When attempting to run the game on a modern Nvidia GPU you may receive the error "Your current hardware or driver setup is not compatible with MechWarrior 4..." you may also be prevented from selecting your graphics card in the autoconfig_MERCS.exe setup program.
Rename imagehlp.dll[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 16 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 700 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB 3 GB (Free Release) |
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Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM |