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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2019|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-03-06}}</ref>|build=2019.1.7f1}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|Former|name=Unity 2019|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-03-06}}</ref>|build=2019.1.7f1}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|Former|name=Unity 2020|ref=<ref name="engineversion2">{{Refcheck|user=Macgovern|date=2022-07-01}}</ref>|build=2020.3.34f1}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 22, 2019}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 22, 2019}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 22, 2019}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 22, 2019}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|October 22, 2019}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|October 22, 2019}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Continuous turn-based}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | 4X, RTS}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi, Space }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | AI War }}
 
|steam appid  = 573410
 
|steam appid  = 573410
|steam appid side  = 1196420
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|steam appid side  = 1196420, 1290340, 1466780
 
|gogcom id    = 1895572517
 
|gogcom id    = 1895572517
|gogcom id side = 1889174592
+
|gogcom id side = 1889174592, 1512994101, 1971284855
 +
|official site=
 +
|hltb        =
 +
|igdb        = ai-war-2
 +
|lutris      =
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|mobygames    = ai-war-2
 
|mobygames    = ai-war-2
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|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|AI War}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{Availability/row| Humble | ai-war-2 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | ai-war-2 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 573410 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 573410 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported                =
 +
|cross-game bonus            =
 +
|dlc                        = Adds additional factions, planet types, and mechanics.
 +
|expansion pack              =
 +
|freeware                    =
 +
|free-to-play                =
 +
|one-time game purchase      = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored                  =
 +
|subscription                =
 +
|subscription gaming service =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = None
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| The Spire Rises | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| The Spire Rises | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Zenith Onslaught | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| The Neinzul Abyss | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\PlayerData}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows| {{p|game}}\PlayerData\*.dat | {{p|game}}\PlayerData\*.bak | {{p|game}}\PlayerData\Profiles\*.aiwprof | {{p|game}}\PlayerData\Save\ }}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\PlayerData\*.dat | {{p|game}}\PlayerData\*.bak | {{p|game}}\PlayerData\*.graphics | {{p|game}}\PlayerData\Profiles\*.aiwprof | {{p|game}}\PlayerData\Save\ }}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|}}
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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
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             = true
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|gog galaxy               = true
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
+
|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ai-war-2/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ai-war-2/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
|multimonitor              = unknown
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|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
|borderless windowed notes  = Listed as fullscreen
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|borderless windowed notes  = Listed as '''Fullscreen'''
 
|anisotropic                = unknown
 
|anisotropic                = unknown
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = unknown
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|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]]
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                = Combined with frame rate limit setting
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|vsync notes                = Included as one of the game's framerate limit settings.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = Framerate can be set to uncapped.
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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<gallery>
 +
AI War 2 Display Settings.png|Display settings.
 +
AI War 2 Game Settings.png|Game settings.
 +
AI War 2 Tooltip Customization Settings.png|Tooltip customization settings.
 +
AI War 2 Automation Settings.png|Automation settings.
 +
</gallery>
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Image|AI War 2 Camera Settings.png|Camera settings.}}
|key remap                = unknown
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{{Input
 +
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = true
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
+
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Offers control over general keyboard and mouse movements as well as movements on the in-game Galaxy Map.
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = limited
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
+
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Can only invert camera zoom.
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
|controller support        = unknown
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|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller          = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Image|AI War 2 Audio Settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume notes    = Extremely granular, allowing for volume adjustment and muting of specific sounds.
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|subtitles                = n/a
 
|subtitles                = n/a
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
 
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Network==
 
==Network==
{{ii}} Multiplayer is in open development.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.arcengames.com/index.php?title=AI_War_2:Multiplayer_Alpha_And_Beta#Multiplayer_Remaining_Todo_List|title=|date=2020-09-01}}</ref>
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{{Image|AI War 2 Networking Settings.png|Networking settings.}}
 +
{{ii}} Multiplayer is in open development.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.arcengames.com/index.php?title=AI_War_2:Multiplayer_Alpha_And_Beta|title=Arcen Wiki - AI War 2:Multiplayer Alpha And Beta|date=2020-10-02}}</ref>
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
|local play          =  
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|local play          = false
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
|lan play            = unknown
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|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
|online play          = false
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|online play          = true
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
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|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
}}{{Network/Connections
|matchmaking        =  
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|matchmaking        = false
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
|p2p                =  
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|p2p                = true
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          =  
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|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
|self-hosting      =  
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|self-hosting      = false
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
|direct ip          =  
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|direct ip          = true
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
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|macos intel 32-bit app = false
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
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|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = false
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
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|linux 32-bit executable= false
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
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|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux arm app          = false
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|minOS    = 7
 
|minOS    = 7
|minCPU  = Dual Core 64bit CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
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|minCPU  = 2.2 GHz Dual-core
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 4 GB
|minGPU  = Intel G45+
+
|minGPU  = Intel HD 4000
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8xxx+
+
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GTX 510
|minGPU3  = AMD Radeon X2400+
+
|minGPU3  = AMD Radeon HD 5900
 +
|minDX    = 11
  
 
|recOS    = 8.1, 10
 
|recOS    = 8.1, 10
|recCPU  = Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU
+
|recCPU  = Quad-core
 +
|recCPU2  = 3.0 GHz Dual-core
 
|recRAM  = 6 GB
 
|recRAM  = 6 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
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|OSfamily = OS X
 
|OSfamily = OS X
  
|minOS    = 10.9+
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|minOS    = 10.9
|minCPU  = Dual Core 64bit CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
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|minCPU  = 2.2 GHz Dual-core
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 4 GB
|minGPU  = Intel G45+
+
|minGPU  = Intel HD 4000
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8xxx+
+
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GTX 510
|minGPU3  = AMD Radeon X2400+
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|minGPU3  = AMD Radeon HD 5900
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
|recCPU  = Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU
+
|recCPU  = Quad-core
 +
|recCPU2  = 3.0 GHz Dual-core
 
|recRAM  = 6 GB
 
|recRAM  = 6 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
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|OSfamily = Linux
 
|OSfamily = Linux
  
|minOS    = Ubuntu 12.04+
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|minOS    = Ubuntu 12.04
 
|minCPU  = Dual Core 64bit CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
 
|minCPU  = Dual Core 64bit CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 4 GB
|minGPU  = Intel G45+
+
|minGPU  = Intel HD 4000
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8xxx+
+
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GTX 510
|minGPU3  = AMD Radeon X2400+
+
|minGPU3  = AMD Radeon HD 5900
  
|recOS    = SteamOS+
+
|recOS    = SteamOS
|recCPU  = Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU
+
|recCPU  = Quad-core
 +
|recCPU2  = 3.0 GHz Dual-core
 
|recRAM  = 6 GB
 
|recRAM  = 6 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 17:26, 1 July 2023

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Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
AI War 2
AI War 2 cover
Developers
Arcen Games
Engines
Former Unity 2019[Note 1]
Former Unity 2020[Note 2]
Release dates
Windows October 22, 2019
macOS (OS X) October 22, 2019
Linux October 22, 2019
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions None
Modes Multiplayer
Pacing Continuous turn-based
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Multiple select
Genres 4X, RTS
Art styles Realistic
Themes Sci-fi, Space
Series AI War
AI War 2 on IGDB
AI War 2 on MobyGames
AI War
AI War: Fleet Command 2009
AI War 2 2019

General information

Official forums
Developer Discord server
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Adds additional factions, planet types, and mechanics.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions None

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
The Spire Rises
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Zenith Onslaught
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
The Neinzul Abyss
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\PlayerData[Note 3]
macOS (OS X)
Linux
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\PlayerData\*.dat[Note 3]
<path-to-game>\PlayerData\*.bak[Note 3]
<path-to-game>\PlayerData\*.graphics[Note 3]
<path-to-game>\PlayerData\Profiles\*.aiwprof[Note 3]
<path-to-game>\PlayerData\Save\[Note 3]
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Listed as Fullscreen
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Included as one of the game's framerate limit settings.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Framerate can be set to uncapped.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

Input

Camera settings.
Camera settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Offers control over general keyboard and mouse movements as well as movements on the in-game Galaxy Map.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Can only invert camera zoom.
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Extremely granular, allowing for volume adjustment and muting of specific sounds.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Networking settings.
Networking settings.
Multiplayer is in open development.[3]

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play

Connection types

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
OpenGL
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) 2.2 GHz Dual-core
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Intel HD 4000
Nvidia GTX 510
AMD Radeon HD 5900
DirectX 11 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.9
Processor (CPU) 2.2 GHz Dual-core
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Intel HD 4000
Nvidia GTX 510
AMD Radeon HD 5900
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 12.04
Processor (CPU) Dual Core 64bit CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Intel HD 4000
Nvidia GTX 510
AMD Radeon HD 5900
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. Unity engine build: 2019.1.7f1[1]
  2. Unity engine build: 2020.3.34f1[2]
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References

  1. Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-03-06
  2. Verified by User:Macgovern on 2022-07-01
  3. Arcen Wiki - AI War 2:Multiplayer Alpha And Beta - last accessed on 2020-10-02