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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 14, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 14, 2015}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|galactic-civilizations-iii|81}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1252/galactic-civilizations-iii|83}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|galactic-civilizations-iii|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | 4X, TBS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Galactic Civilizations }} | ||
|steam appid = 226860 | |steam appid = 226860 | ||
|gogcom id = 1444400383 | |gogcom id = 1444400383 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1446542655, 1446543176, 1446542988, 1447842207, 1449648020, 1455707222, 1523147364, 1760930542, 1279876255, 1096048134, 1196401295, 1143793573, 1295653604 | |gogcom id side = 1446542655, 1446543176, 1446542988, 1447842207, 1449648020, 1455707222, 1523147364, 1760930542, 1279876255, 1096048134, 1196401295, 1143793573, 1295653604 | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.galciv3.com/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 25173 | ||
+ | |lutris = galactic-civilizations-iii | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 84571 |
|wikipedia = Galactic Civilizations III | |wikipedia = Galactic Civilizations III | ||
|winehq = 17910 | |winehq = 17910 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://forums.galciv3.com/ Official forums] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/stardock Developer Discord server] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1444400383|galactic_civilizations_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1444400383|galactic_civilizations_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/226860/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/226860/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | galactic-civilizations-iii | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable using the <br><code><nowiki>-AUTH_PASSWORD=0 -EpicPortal</nowiki></code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Desktop shortcuts|command line argument]]. {{store link|Epic Games Store|galactic-civilizations-iii--ultimate-edition|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | galactic_civilizations_iii | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | galactic-civilizations-iii | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|galactic-civilizations-iii-ultimate-edition|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | galactic_civilizations_iii | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|galactic_civilizations_iii_ultimate_edition|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | galactic-civilizations-iii | Steam | {{store link|GMG|galactic-civilisations-iii-gold-pc|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | galactic-civilizations-iii | Steam | {{store link|GMG|galactic-civilisations-iii-gold-pc|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | galactic-civilizations-iii | Steam | {{store link|Humble|galactic-civilizations-iii-gold-edition|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | galactic-civilizations-iii | Steam | {{store link|Humble|galactic-civilizations-iii-gold-edition|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 226860 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| MS Store | 9nkbh79n7hvw | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 226860 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|11240|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = DLC includes map packs, factions, units, and more. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Map Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Mega Events | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Revenge of the Snathi | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Precursor Worlds | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Mercenaries | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Builders Kit | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Rise of the Terrans | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Lost Treasures | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Altarian Prophecy | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Crusade | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Mech Parts | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Intrigue | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Heroes of Star Control: Origins | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Retribution | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Villains of Star Control: Origins | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Worlds in Crisis | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\GalCiv3\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\GalCiv3\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\GalCiv3\Saves\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\GalCiv3\Saves\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = true |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = true |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = EGS launcher now supports cloud syncing (enabled by default). |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Galactic Civilizations III - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Galactic Civilizations III - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Galactic Civilizations III - interface settings.png|Interface settings.}} | {{Image|Galactic Civilizations III - interface settings.png|Interface settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref> | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/ultrawidemasterrace/curation/app/226860/|title=Steam Community :: Group :: /r/ultrawidemasterrace Group|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = Game has a native support for full UI scaling | |4k ultra hd notes = Game has a native support for full UI scaling | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Galactic Civilizations III - main key bindings.png|Main key bindings.}} | {{Image|Galactic Civilizations III - main key bindings.png|Main key bindings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Galactic Civilizations III - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Galactic Civilizations III - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = SFX, UI, and Music. | |separate volume notes = SFX, UI, and Music. | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = For the GOG.com version on Windows 10 run | + | |notes = For the GOG.com version on Windows 10, run {{file|{{p|game}}\Fonts\gc3_font_setup.exe}} to install the Cyrillic font. |
− | |ref = <ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/galactic_civilizations_series/important_windows_10_notice_regarding_russian_installer_for_galactic_civilizations_3|title=Important Windows 10 notice regarding Russian installer for Galactic Civilizations 3, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
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|p2p = unknown | |p2p = unknown | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = true |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = unknown | |self-hosting = unknown | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 10.1, 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU3 = | |recGPU3 = | ||
|recVRAM = 1 GB | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = 11 |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 11:59, 16 February 2024
Developers | |
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Stardock Corporation | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 14, 2015 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 81 |
OpenCritic | 83 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | 4X, TBS |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Galactic Civilizations |
Galactic Civilizations | |
---|---|
Galactic Civilizations | 2003 |
Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords | 2006 |
Galactic Civilizations III | 2015 |
Galactic Civilizations IV | 2022 |
Galactic Civilizations III is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view 4X and TBS game in the Galactic Civilizations series.
General information
- Official forums
- Developer Discord server
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Epic Games Store | DRM-free when launched directly from executable using the -AUTH_PASSWORD=0 -EpicPortal command line argument. Ultimate Edition also available. |
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GamersGate | Ultimate Edition also available. | |||
GOG.com | Ultimate Edition also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Gold Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Gold Edition also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | ||||
Steam | Ultimate Edition also available. |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
DLC | DLC includes map packs, factions, units, and more. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Map Pack | ||
Mega Events | ||
Revenge of the Snathi | ||
Precursor Worlds | ||
Mercenaries | ||
Builders Kit | ||
Rise of the Terrans | ||
Lost Treasures | ||
Altarian Prophecy | ||
Crusade | ||
Mech Parts | ||
Intrigue | ||
Heroes of Star Control: Origins | ||
Retribution | ||
Villains of Star Control: Origins | ||
Worlds in Crisis |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the in-game options[1] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\GalCiv3\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/226860/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\GalCiv3\Saves\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/226860/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | EGS launcher now supports cloud syncing (enabled by default). | |
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | [2] | ||
4K Ultra HD | Game has a native support for full UI scaling | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use number keys for presets. Middle mouse button for free adjustment | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | This game has some heavy use of colors in graphs, borders and objects. Colors are often too close to tell even without color blindness |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | SFX, UI, and Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Multiplayer: Excludes start of turn notification, and cutscenes. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Russian | For the GOG.com version on Windows 10, run <path-to-game>\Fonts\gc3_font_setup.exe to install the Cyrillic font.[3] |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play | |||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 10.1, 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 8.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz AMD K10 Dual-Core |
Intel Core i5 2.3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | 15 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 500 Series AMD Radeon HD 5x00 Series Intel HD Graphics 4000 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 10.1 compatible | 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
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>/226860/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (226860) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-04-09
- ↑ Steam Community :: Group :: /r/ultrawidemasterrace Group - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Important Windows 10 notice regarding Russian installer for Galactic Civilizations 3, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023