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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Chicken Invaders Universe cover.png | |cover = Chicken Invaders Universe cover.png | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|UVE|name=Ultra VGA Engine|build=Ultra VGA Engine for C++11|ref=}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|UVE|name=Ultra VGA Engine|build=Ultra VGA Engine for C++11|ref=}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 15, 2022}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|TBA}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|TBA}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|TBA}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|TBA}} | ||
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|hltb = | |hltb = | ||
|igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | |igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = chicken-invaders-universe |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| official | https:// | + | {{Availability/row| official | https://forum.chickeninvaders.com/t/download-early-access/761 | account, online |'''Chicken Hunter License''' is currently available for purchase on Steam, purchase the license will allow cross-platform save.| | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1510460 | Steam, online |'''Chicken Hunter License''' is currently available for purchase on Steam, purchase the license will allow cross-platform save. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
− | + | ==Monetization== | |
− | + | {{Monetization | |
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = Game is free-to-play. | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = Game has a subscription. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Microtransactions=== | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
{{Microtransactions | {{Microtransactions | ||
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|unlock = Most of locked items can be unlocked with '''Keys'''.<br>End-game spacecrafts requires '''Chicken Hunter License'''. | |unlock = Most of locked items can be unlocked with '''Keys'''.<br>End-game spacecrafts requires '''Chicken Hunter License'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Chicken Hunter License | Available for purchase in-game | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Christmas Edition | First available in v61.2, and will reappear when having Christmas | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|ProgramData}}\InterAction studios\CIU\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|ProgramData}}\InterAction studios\CIU\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|ProgramData}}\InterAction studios\CIU\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|ProgramData}}\InterAction studios\CIU\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
− | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = true |
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= Support 16:9 and 16:10 ratio | |widescreen resolution notes= Support 16:9 and 16:10 ratio | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
|color blind notes = Go to Options/Gameplay and toggle Color blind mode | |color blind notes = Go to Options/Gameplay and toggle Color blind mode | ||
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|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Raw input was written as "capture mouse" and enabling it will enable sensitivity change |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = true |
− | |touchscreen notes = | + | |touchscreen notes = Touch support added since v97 |
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Was written as Joypad in Control option |
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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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 = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|online play notes = Always require internet, as of v61.1 | |online play notes = Always require internet, as of v61.1 | ||
|asynchronous = true | |asynchronous = true | ||
− | |asynchronous notes = | + | |asynchronous notes = As of v60.2 |
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = true | |matchmaking = true | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|macos arm app = unknown | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
− | + | |linux powerpc app = unknown | |
− | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = un4seen BASS |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = |
Latest revision as of 17:35, 28 February 2023
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Developers | |
---|---|
InterAction Studios | |
Engines | |
Ultra VGA Engine[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 15, 2022 |
macOS (OS X) | TBA |
Linux | TBA |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Free-to-play, Subscription |
Microtransactions | Currency, Free-to-grind, Unlock |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Top-down view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | RPG, Shooter |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Chicken Invaders |
Chicken Invaders | |
---|---|
Chicken Invaders | 1999 |
Chicken Invaders 2 | 2002 |
Chicken Invaders 3 | 2006 |
Chicken Invaders 4 | 2010 |
Chicken Invaders 5 | 2014 |
Chicken Invaders Universe | Early Access |
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Official website | Chicken Hunter License is currently available for purchase on Steam, purchase the license will allow cross-platform save. | |||
Steam | Chicken Hunter License is currently available for purchase on Steam, purchase the license will allow cross-platform save. |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Free-to-play | Game is free-to-play. |
Subscription | Game has a subscription. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Boost | By purchasing Chicken Hunter License which is one-time purchase, players can activate cross-platform account saves, access to exclusive contents and account will not ever be deleted due to inactivity. |
Currency | Keys are the main currency in the game. |
Free-to-grind | Keys can be grinded from any missions. |
Unlock | Most of locked items can be unlocked with Keys. End-game spacecrafts requires Chicken Hunter License. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Chicken Hunter License | Available for purchase in-game | |
Christmas Edition | First available in v61.2, and will reappear when having Christmas |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %PROGRAMDATA%\InterAction studios\CIU\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1510460/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %PROGRAMDATA%\InterAction studios\CIU\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1510460/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Support 16:9 and 16:10 ratio | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Game is capable of upscale to any resolution reported by DirectX[1] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | FOV change is depending on gameplay | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to Bilinear filter | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Currently support at maximum of 150 FPS, v59.3 | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | Go to Options/Gameplay and toggle Color blind mode |
Input
Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Raw input was written as "capture mouse" and enabling it will enable sensitivity change | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Touchscreen optimised | Touch support added since v97 | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | Was written as Joypad in Control option | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sound volume and Music volume | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 99 | Requires internet connection to pull player data as of v61.1 | ||
Online play | 99 | Always require internet, as of v61.1 | ||
Asynchronous multiplayer | As of v60.2 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | Automatically search for players within the same mission | |
Peer-to-peer | Uses NAT hole-punching technology to establish P2P | |
Dedicated | Used for store player data and for NAT hole-punching | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 23006 |
UDP | 23006 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 | The original game engine use DX9 but since v45, it was upgraded to DX11 therefore will not work on Windows XP.[2] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | un4seen BASS |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 11 comptatible |
Notes
- ↑ UVE engine build: Ultra VGA Engine for C++11
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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>/1510460/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1510460) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Can this game run at 4K? - last accessed on 2020-12-22
- "The game can upscale to any resolution, provided it’s reported as available by DirectX."
- ↑ Windows XP support removed in v.45 - last accessed on 2020-5-15
- "In the upcoming update (due sometime Friday, probably), Windows XP support has been removed. If you are one of the 6 recruits still using Windows XP, v.45 will NOT work on your computer."