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| + | {{distinguish|Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Dungeons and Dragons - Dark Alliance cover.png | |cover = Dungeons and Dragons - Dark Alliance cover.png | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dungeons-and-dragons-dark-alliance|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dungeons-and-dragons-dark-alliance|rating}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Time-limited }} |
{{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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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dungeons & Dragons }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dungeons & Dragons }} | ||
|steam appid = 623280 | |steam appid = 623280 | ||
| − | |steam appid side = | + | |steam appid side = 1670843 |
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
|official site= https://darkalliance.wizards.com/en | |official site= https://darkalliance.wizards.com/en | ||
|hltb = 90105 | |hltb = 90105 | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 166582 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|wikipedia = Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance | |wikipedia = Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mz55wcbw7tk | Microsoft Store | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mz55wcbw7tk | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 623280 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 623280 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | dark-alliance | unknown | | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | dark-alliance | unknown | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{DLC/row| Echoes of the Blood War | Included with Deluxe Edition. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Echoes of the Blood War | Included with Deluxe Edition. | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Lich Weapon Set | Included with Deluxe Edition. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Lich Weapon Set | Included with Deluxe Edition. | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Echoes of the Blood War | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\CotH\Saved\SaveGames\{{P|uid}}\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\CotH\Saved\SaveGames\{{P|uid}}\}} | ||
| + | {{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 = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = unknown |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |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 = |
| − | |ubisoft connect notes | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = true |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = "Very High" and "High" use [[TAA]], "Medium" falls back to a different post-process AA. Workaround to disable all AA can be found below. | |antialiasing notes = "Very High" and "High" use [[TAA]], "Medium" falls back to a different post-process AA. Workaround to disable all AA can be found below. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|ray tracing = unknown | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
|ray tracing notes = | |ray tracing notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = true |
| − | |color blind notes = | + | |color blind notes = Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia options. |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:High dynamic range (HDR)|High dynamic range display (HDR)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:High dynamic range (HDR)|High dynamic range display (HDR)]]=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable all Anti-Aliasing|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable all Anti-Aliasing|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|Engine.ini}} with a text editor. |
# Add <code>[SystemSettings]</code> and <code>r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=0</code> to the bottom of the file. | # Add <code>[SystemSettings]</code> and <code>r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=0</code> to the bottom of the file. | ||
| − | # Save the changes | + | # Save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
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|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Includes a dark background option. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions 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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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Issues | + | ==Issues unresolved== |
===Freezes=== | ===Freezes=== | ||
{{ii}}Pressing the sort button repeatedly may cause the journal to freeze.<ref name="known">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/623280/announcements/detail/2989808708297591919|title=Day 1 Patch Notes and Known Issues|date=2021-06-27}}</ref> | {{ii}}Pressing the sort button repeatedly may cause the journal to freeze.<ref name="known">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/623280/announcements/detail/2989808708297591919|title=Day 1 Patch Notes and Known Issues|date=2021-06-27}}</ref> | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |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 = | ||
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|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|macos arm app = unknown | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
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|linux powerpc app = | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 00:54, 29 March 2023
Not to be confused with Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Tuque Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Wizards of the Coast | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 4 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 22, 2021 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 63 |
| OpenCritic | 65 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Microtransactions | Time-limited |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Hack and slash, ARPG |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Dungeons & Dragons |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Gold Box (series) | |
| Silver Box (series) | |
| Hillsfar | 1989 |
| DragonStrike | 1990 |
| Neverwinter Nights (series) | |
| Eye of the Beholder (series) | |
| Dark Sun (series) | |
| Fantasy Empires | 1993 |
| Dungeon Hack | 1993 |
| Stronghold | 1993 |
| Al-Qadim: The Genie's Curse | 1994 |
| Menzoberranzan | 1994 |
| Ravenloft (series) | |
| Blood & Magic | 1996 |
| DeathKeep | 1996 |
| Descent to Undermountain | 1997 |
| Baldur's Gate (series) | |
| Planescape: Torment (series) | |
| Icewind Dale (series) | |
| Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor | 2001 |
| The Temple of Elemental Evil | 2003 |
| Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone | 2004 |
| Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard | 2005 |
| Dungeons & Dragons Online | 2006 |
| Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale | 2011 |
| Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara | 2013 |
| Neverwinter | 2013 |
| Sword Coast Legends | 2015 |
| Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation | 2017 |
| Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms | 2020 |
| Solasta: Crown of the Magister | 2021 |
| Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance | 2021 |
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance is a third-person hack and slash ARPG game featuring 4 player co-op gameplay, developed by Tuque Games and published by Wizards of the Coast. Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance is set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe and uses Unreal Engine 4 for the first time in the series.
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance was first released on Microsoft Store and Steam on June 22, 2021, while the planned Epic Games Store version available for pre-order had been delayed until the fall.[1]
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance has a roadmap, with two free DLC and one paid expansion pack planned for release in 2021.
General Information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Store | |
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| Steam | |
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| Epic Games Store (unavailable) | |
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Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Beholder Weapon Set | Available as a pre-order bonus. | |
| Echoes of the Blood War | Included with Deluxe Edition. | |
| Lich Weapon Set | Included with Deluxe Edition. | |
| Echoes of the Blood War | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\CotH\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor |
| Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\WizardsoftheCoastLLC.DarkAlliance_egzvkhb86xsmw\LocalCache\Local\CotH\Saved\Config\WinGDK\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/623280/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\CotH\Saved\SaveGames\<user-id>\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/623280/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics settings
Performance settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | Pillarboxed. Use the related PCGW community tool as a workaround. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Pillarboxed. Use the related PCGW community tool as a workaround. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | -30 to +30 | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Tied to the "Texture Quality" option. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | "Very High" and "High" use TAA, "Medium" falls back to a different post-process AA. Workaround to disable all AA can be found below. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | [2] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See High dynamic range display (HDR). | ||
| Color blind mode | Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia options. | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
| Modify Engine.ini[3] |
|---|
[SystemSettings] r.AllowHDR=1 r.HDR.EnableHDROutput=1 r.HDR.Display.OutputDevice=5 r.HDR.Display.ColorGamut=2
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Anti-Aliasing (AA)
| Disable all Anti-Aliasing |
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Input
Camera settings
Gameplay settings
Keybind settings
Controller settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | Negative mouse acceleration is always enabled. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | Sliders cannot be controlled using the mouse, all other UI is functional. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | X-axis can also be inverted. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | Individual X and Y sensitivity options. | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion | X-axis can also be inverted. |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Sound settings
Language settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, Music, SFX, and Dialogue volume controls. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Includes a dark background option. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Freezes
- Pressing the sort button repeatedly may cause the journal to freeze.[4]
Unable to join games
- Invite-Only and Friends-Only sessions may not be joinable in some cases.[4]
Missing dialogue
- Some banter and associated subtitles may be missing.[4]
- Some enemy banter may be missing missing in some areas in multiplayer.[4]
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 4 | Co-op |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Dedicated | [5] |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Wwise |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz AMD FX-8320 |
Intel Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti AMD Radeon R7 360 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 6 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/623280/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (623280) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2021-06-22
- ↑ Verified by User:Aaronth07 on 2021-06-20
- Tested at 120 FPS
- ↑ Verified by User:Aaronth07 on 2021-06-22
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Day 1 Patch Notes and Known Issues - last accessed on 2021-06-27
- ↑ Twitter - We use server-based networking... - last accessed on 2021-06-20