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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Stronghold 3 - cover.jpg | |cover = Stronghold 3 - cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Virtual Programming|Linux}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Virtual Programming|Linux}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|7Sixty}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|7Sixty|2011-2015}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Missing Link Games|2015-2017}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Firefly Studios|2017-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Vision|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20111005044943/http://www.trinigy.net/en/clients/game-customers/item/186-stronghold-2 Clients - Vision Game Engine | Video Game]</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Vision|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20111005044943/http://www.trinigy.net/en/clients/game-customers/item/186-stronghold-2 Clients - Vision Game Engine | Video Game]</ref>}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 25, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 25, 2012}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|October 2, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|October 2, 2014}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|stronghold-3|47}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|stronghold-3|rating}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building, RTS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Europe, Medieval }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Stronghold }} | ||
|steam appid = 47400 | |steam appid = 47400 | ||
| + | |steam appid side = 47420, 47421, 47422, 47423, 47424, 47425, 47426 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |lutris = stronghold-3 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 53829 | ||
| + | |hltb = 9280 | ||
|wikipedia = Stronghold 3 | |wikipedia = Stronghold 3 | ||
|winehq = 13646 | |winehq = 13646 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = The game was upgraded to the '''''Gold''''' edition in 2012 with free DLC packs. Over the course of its support cycle, the game received 12 patches, but due to development difficulties affecting the product, the game remains in a notoriously unstable and crash-prone state. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/qMG7Zae Official Discord server] for game series | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://firefly-studios.helpshift.com/hc/en/7-stronghold-3/ Official support portal] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/47400/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/47400/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1744-1 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GMG | stronghold-3-gold-pc | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamersgate | stronghold-3-gold | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1744-1 | Steam | Gold Edition. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | stronghold-3-gold-pc | Steam | Gold Edition. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id526057689 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id526057689 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Origin | stronghold/stronghold-3 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 47400 | Steam | Gold Edition. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| − | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | stronghold/stronghold-3 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Warwick Statue Banner | Part of the Gold Edition. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Marksburg Statue Banner | Part of the Gold Edition. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Tower of London | Part of the Gold Edition. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Edinburgh | Part of the Gold Edition. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Harlech | Part of the Gold Edition. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Blackstaff Campaign | Part of the Gold Edition. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\assets\videos\|folder}}. | ||
| + | # Delete or rename the {{file|intros|folder}} folder. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Stronghold 3\Profiles\options.xml}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/firefly/stronghold3/}} | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/firefly/stronghold3/}} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Stronghold 3\Saved Games}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/firefly/stronghold3/}} | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/firefly/stronghold3/}} | ||
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===[[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 = |
| + | |origin = unknown | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Stronghold 3 graphics settings.png|Main graphics settings menu}} |
| + | {{Image|Stronghold 3 custom graphics settings.png|Custom graphics settings menu}} | ||
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Stronghold 3 sound settings.png|Sound settings menu}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, effects, speech |
| + | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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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===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 = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
| − | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= true |
| − | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 64-bit executable= false |
| + | |linux arm app = false | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = Havok | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = FMOD | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = Steamworks | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP, Vista |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz Dual Core |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 5 GB | |minHD = 5 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS |
| − | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| + | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recOS = 7, 8, 10 |
| + | |recCPU = 1.8 GHz Quad Core | ||
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9800 series |
| − | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4800 series |
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:32, 4 February 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Firefly Studios | |
| macOS (OS X) | Virtual Programming |
| Linux | Virtual Programming |
| Publishers | |
| 2011-2015 | 7Sixty |
| 2015-2017 | Missing Link Games |
| 2017-present | Firefly Studios |
| Engines | |
| Vision[1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 25, 2011 |
| macOS (OS X) | May 25, 2012 |
| Linux | October 2, 2014 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 47 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | Building, RTS |
| Themes | Europe, Medieval |
| Series | Stronghold |
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|
| Stronghold | |
|---|---|
| Stronghold (2001) | 2001 |
| Stronghold Crusader | 2002 |
| Stronghold 2 | 2005 |
| Stronghold Legends | 2006 |
| Stronghold Crusader Extreme | 2008 |
| Stronghold 3 | 2011 |
| Stronghold Kingdoms | 2012 |
| Stronghold Crusader 2 | 2014 |
| Stronghold: Warlords | 2021 |
| Stronghold: Definitive Edition | 2023 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Stronghold 3 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view building and RTS game in the Stronghold series.
The game was upgraded to the Gold edition in 2012 with free DLC packs. Over the course of its support cycle, the game received 12 patches, but due to development difficulties affecting the product, the game remains in a notoriously unstable and crash-prone state.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| GamersGate | |
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Gold Edition. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
Gold Edition. | |
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| Mac App Store | |
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| Steam | |
Gold Edition. | |
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| Origin (unavailable) | |
|
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick Statue Banner | Part of the Gold Edition. | |
| Marksburg Statue Banner | Part of the Gold Edition. | |
| Tower of London | Part of the Gold Edition. | |
| Edinburgh | Part of the Gold Edition. | |
| Harlech | Part of the Gold Edition. | |
| Blackstaff Campaign | Part of the Gold Edition. | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Skip intro |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold 3\Profiles\options.xml |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/firefly/stronghold3/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold 3\Saved Games |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/firefly/stronghold3/ |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Main graphics settings menu
Custom graphics settings menu
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
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
Sound settings menu
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, effects, speech | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
| Linux |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Audio | FMOD | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | 7, 8, 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz Dual Core | 1.8 GHz Quad Core |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 9800 series ATI Radeon HD 4800 series 512 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |