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|cover = the_settlers_rise_of_an_empire_cover.jpg | |cover = the_settlers_rise_of_an_empire_cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte Software}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 25, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 25, 2007}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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|steam appid side = 19930 | |steam appid side = 19930 | ||
|gogcom id = 1438268682 | |gogcom id = 1438268682 | ||
+ | |hltb = 17243 | ||
+ | |lutris = the-settlers-rise-of-an-empire-gold-edition | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 30410 |
|wikipedia = The Settlers: Rise of an Empire | |wikipedia = The Settlers: Rise of an Empire | ||
|winehq = 5643 | |winehq = 5643 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://forums.ubisoft.com/forumdisplay.php/215-Settlers-General-Discussion Official Forum] - Ubisoft forum for game series |
{{GOG.com links|1438268682|the_settlers_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1438268682|the_settlers_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/19930/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Gold Edition) | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/19930/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Gold Edition) | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, key | {{DRM|Tages|5}} and {{DRM|Solidshield}} | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, key | {{DRM|Tages|5}} and {{DRM|Solidshield}}. DRM was removed in Patch 1.7 | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_settlers_rise_of_an_empire_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_settlers_rise_of_an_empire_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition. Includes Limited Edition objects. Serial keys for online multiplayer not provided. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 19930 | Steam | Gold Edition. Replaced by the History Edition in 2018. | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 19930 | Steam | Gold Edition. Replaced by the History Edition in 2018. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948888a7e300458b47e8 | Uplay | Gold Edition. Replaced by the History Edition in 2018. | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948888a7e300458b47e8 | Uplay | Gold Edition. Replaced by the History Edition in 2018. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The retail '''Limited Edition''', among physical goodies, included 6 in-game decorative objects. | ||
{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and The Eastern Realm expansion pack. It formed the base of the History Edition. | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and The Eastern Realm expansion pack. It formed the base of the History Edition. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The GOG.com version includes a patch to fix issues on graphics cards with 2 GB of VRAM or more.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/the_settlers_series/rise_of_an_empire_contains_a_bug_concerning_available_vram_size/post6|title=gog.com|date=28 May 2023}}</ref><br>These issues were fixed in the History Edition and by unoffical patches. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes a new hero, campaign, maps, desert terrain and the geologist unit. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| The Eastern Realm | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| The Eastern Realm | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Official Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The latest official patches, 1.7 and 1.71, are available from [http://patches.ubi.com/settlers_6/ Ubisoft's patch repository] and [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3635/7/30597 Patches-Scrolls]. These remove the DRM from the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Unofficial Patch [https://github.com/Eisenmonoxid/S6Patcher S6Patcher]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Latest version can be downloaded [https://github.com/Eisenmonoxid/S6Patcher/releases/latest here]. | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes the missing texture slider when using graphic cards with VRAM higher than 2GB. Not needed when using the GOG Gold Edition, since that has its own fix. | ||
+ | {{++}} Enables high-quality ground textures when using graphic cards with VRAM higher than 2GB. This was not fixed in the GOG Gold Edition. | ||
+ | {{++}} Can set the maximum zoom level in the game. | ||
+ | {{++}} Activates the Development-Mode. To use the Development-Mode, use the command line argument -DevM. | ||
+ | {{++}} Can set the Large Address Aware Flag for more usable memory. | ||
+ | {{++}} Multiple fixes for the MapEditor. | ||
+ | {{--}} Removes the ability to change the ground texture resolution. The slider value in the menu is ignored and the highest quality ground textures are always used by default. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The unofficial S6Patcher requires the latest official patch 1.71 to be installed. A backup of the executable is automatically created in the installation folder when patching. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Needs to be forced on in Graphics Control Panel. | |vsync notes = Needs to be forced on in Graphics Control Panel. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Windowed|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Windowed|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\THE SETTLERS - Rise of an Empire\Config\Options.ini}} |
# Find the section <code>[Display]</code> | # Find the section <code>[Display]</code> | ||
# Change <code>Windowed=0</code> to <code>Windowed=1</code> | # Change <code>Windowed=0</code> to <code>Windowed=1</code> | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down in February 2013.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/multiplayer-and-online-services-availability-in-ubisoft-games/000064576|title=Multiplayer and Online Services availability in Ubisoft games <nowiki>|</nowiki> Ubisoft Help|date=2023-01-08}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|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 = true |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 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 = Miles Sound System | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = Demonware | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:31, 6 June 2024
This page is for the original release. For the History Edition, see The Settlers: Rise of an Empire - History Edition.
Developers | |
---|---|
Blue Byte Software | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
RenderWare | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 25, 2007 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Building, RTS |
Themes | Fantasy, Medieval |
Series | The Settlers |
The Settlers: Rise of an Empire is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view building and RTS game in the The Settlers series.
General information
- Official Forum - Ubisoft forum for game series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions (Gold Edition)
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | TAGES 5 DRM and Solidshield DRM. DRM was removed in Patch 1.7 | |||
GOG.com | Gold Edition. Includes Limited Edition objects. Serial keys for online multiplayer not provided. | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Gold Edition. Replaced by the History Edition in 2018. | |||
Ubisoft Store (unavailable) | Gold Edition. Replaced by the History Edition in 2018. |
Version differences
- The retail Limited Edition, among physical goodies, included 6 in-game decorative objects.
- The Gold Edition includes the base game and The Eastern Realm expansion pack. It formed the base of the History Edition.
- The GOG.com version includes a patch to fix issues on graphics cards with 2 GB of VRAM or more.[1]
These issues were fixed in the History Edition and by unoffical patches.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes a new hero, campaign, maps, desert terrain and the geologist unit. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
The Eastern Realm |
Essential improvements
Official Patches
- The latest official patches, 1.7 and 1.71, are available from Ubisoft's patch repository and Patches-Scrolls. These remove the DRM from the game.
Unofficial Patch S6Patcher
- Latest version can be downloaded here.
- Fixes the missing texture slider when using graphic cards with VRAM higher than 2GB. Not needed when using the GOG Gold Edition, since that has its own fix.
- Enables high-quality ground textures when using graphic cards with VRAM higher than 2GB. This was not fixed in the GOG Gold Edition.
- Can set the maximum zoom level in the game.
- Activates the Development-Mode. To use the Development-Mode, use the command line argument -DevM.
- Can set the Large Address Aware Flag for more usable memory.
- Multiple fixes for the MapEditor.
- Removes the ability to change the ground texture resolution. The slider value in the menu is ignored and the highest quality ground textures are always used by default.
Notes
- The unofficial S6Patcher requires the latest official patch 1.71 to be installed. A backup of the executable is automatically created in the installation folder when patching.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\THE SETTLERS - Rise of an Empire\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15330/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\THE SETTLERS - Rise of an Empire\SaveGames\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15330/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Windowed set the display resolution to the desired resolution | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Needs to be forced on in Graphics Control Panel. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Windowed[citation needed] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 4 | Versus |
||
Online play | The official multiplayer service was shut down in February 2013.[2] |
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 | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Demonware |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+ 1.66 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3400+ 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 256 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (15330) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ Multiplayer and Online Services availability in Ubisoft games | Ubisoft Help - last accessed on 2023-01-08