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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 14, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 14, 2015}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|galactic-civilizations-iii|81}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1252/galactic-civilizations-iii|83}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|galactic-civilizations-iii|}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Turn-based }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | 4X, TBS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi, Space }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Galactic Civilizations }}
 
|steam appid  = 226860
 
|steam appid  = 226860
 
|gogcom id    = 1444400383
 
|gogcom id    = 1444400383
 
|gogcom id side = 1446542655, 1446543176, 1446542988, 1447842207, 1449648020, 1455707222, 1523147364, 1760930542, 1279876255, 1096048134, 1196401295, 1143793573, 1295653604
 
|gogcom id side = 1446542655, 1446543176, 1446542988, 1447842207, 1449648020, 1455707222, 1523147364, 1760930542, 1279876255, 1096048134, 1196401295, 1143793573, 1295653604
 +
|official site= https://www.galciv3.com/
 +
|hltb        = 25173
 +
|lutris      = galactic-civilizations-iii
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = 84571
 
|wikipedia    = Galactic Civilizations III
 
|wikipedia    = Galactic Civilizations III
 
|winehq      = 17910
 
|winehq      = 17910
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Galactic Civilizations}}
+
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [https://forums.galciv3.com/ Official forums]
 +
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/stardock Developer Discord server]
 
{{GOG.com links|1444400383|galactic_civilizations_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1444400383|galactic_civilizations_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/226860/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/226860/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Discord | 498203870363910145 | Discord | Included with {{Store feature|Discord Nitro}}. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | galactic-civilizations-iii | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable using the <br><code><nowiki>-AUTH_PASSWORD=0 -EpicPortal</nowiki></code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Desktop shortcuts|command line argument]]. {{store link|Epic Games Store|galactic-civilizations-iii--ultimate-edition|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-GALACTIC-CIVILIZATIONS-III | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | galactic-civilizations-iii | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|galactic-civilizations-iii-ultimate-edition|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | galactic_civilizations_iii | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | galactic_civilizations_iii | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|galactic_civilizations_iii_ultimate_edition|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | galactic-civilizations-iii | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | galactic-civilizations-iii | Steam | {{store link|GMG|galactic-civilisations-iii-gold-pc|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Humble | galactic-civilizations-iii | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | galactic-civilizations-iii | Steam | {{store link|Humble|galactic-civilizations-iii-gold-edition|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 226860 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| MS Store | 9nkbh79n7hvw | Microsoft Store | |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 226860 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|11240|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|cross-game bonus      =
 +
|dlc                    = DLC includes map packs, factions, units, and more.
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| Map Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Mega Events | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Revenge of the Snathi | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Precursor Worlds | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Mercenaries | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Builders Kit | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Rise of the Terrans | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Lost Treasures | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Altarian Prophecy | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Crusade | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Mech Parts | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Intrigue | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Heroes of Star Control: Origins | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Retribution | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Villains of Star Control: Origins | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Worlds in Crisis | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\GalCiv3\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\GalCiv3\}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\GalCiv3\Saves\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\GalCiv3\Saves\}}
 +
{{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               = true
+
|discord                   = true
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =
|gog galaxy           = false
+
|epic games launcher      = true
|gog galaxy notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes = EGS launcher now supports cloud syncing (enabled by default).
|origin               =  
+
|gog galaxy               = true
|origin notes         =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
|steam cloud           = false
+
|origin                   =  
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|origin notes             =  
|uplay                =  
+
|steam cloud               = true
|uplay notes           =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               = false
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Galactic Civilizations III - video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Galactic Civilizations III - video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Galactic Civilizations III - interface settings.png|Interface settings.}}
 
{{Image|Galactic Civilizations III - interface settings.png|Interface settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      = <ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/groups/ultrawidemasterrace/curation/app/226860/ Steam Community :: Group :: /r/ultrawidemasterrace Group]</ref>
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/ultrawidemasterrace/curation/app/226860/|title=Steam Community :: Group :: /r/ultrawidemasterrace Group|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = Game has a native support for full UI scaling
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = Game has a native support for full UI scaling
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Galactic Civilizations III - main key bindings.png|Main key bindings.}}
 
{{Image|Galactic Civilizations III - main key bindings.png|Main key bindings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Galactic Civilizations III - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Galactic Civilizations III - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX, UI, and Music.
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX, UI, and Music.
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
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|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = For the GOG.com version on Windows 10 run <code>{{p|game}}\Fonts\gc3_font_setup.exe</code> to install the Cyrillic font.
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  |notes    = For the GOG.com version on Windows 10, run {{file|{{p|game}}\Fonts\gc3_font_setup.exe}} to install the Cyrillic font.
  |ref      = <ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/galactic_civilizations_series/important_windows_10_notice_regarding_russian_installer_for_galactic_civilizations_3 Important Windows 10 notice regarding Russian installer for Galactic Civilizations 3, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>
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  |ref      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/galactic_civilizations_series/important_windows_10_notice_regarding_russian_installer_for_galactic_civilizations_3|title=Important Windows 10 notice regarding Russian installer for Galactic Civilizations 3, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
|lan play            = unknown
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|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
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|p2p                = unknown
 
|p2p                = unknown
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          = unknown
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|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|self-hosting      = unknown
 
|self-hosting      = unknown
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
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 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vr only                    =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/galactic-civilizations-3/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 10.1, 11
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = true
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|minOS    = 7, 8, 8.1
 
|minOS    = 7, 8, 8.1
|minCPU  = 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
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|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD K10 Dual-Core
 
|minCPU2  = AMD K10 Dual-Core
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
|minHD    = 3 GB
+
|minHD    = 12 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 500 Series
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 500 Series
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 5x00 Series
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 5x00 Series
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 4000
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|minGPU3  = Intel HD Graphics 4000
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
|minDX    = 10
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|minDX    = 10.1
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
|recCPU  = 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5
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|recCPU  = Intel Core i5 2.3 GHz  
 
|recRAM  = 6 GB
 
|recRAM  = 6 GB
|recHD    = 5 GB
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|recHD    = 15 GB
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU2  =  
 
|recGPU2  =  
 
|recGPU3  =  
 
|recGPU3  =  
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
|recDX    = 10
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|recDX    = 11
|notes    = {{ii}} 32-bit systems are not supported.
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|notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 11:59, 16 February 2024

Galactic Civilizations III
Galactic Civilizations III cover
Developers
Stardock Corporation
Release dates
Windows May 14, 2015
Reception
Metacritic 81
OpenCritic 83
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Turn-based
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Point and select
Genres 4X, TBS
Themes Sci-fi, Space
Series Galactic Civilizations
Galactic Civilizations III on HowLongToBeat
Galactic Civilizations III on IGDB
Galactic Civilizations III on MobyGames
Galactic Civilizations III on Wikipedia
Galactic Civilizations
Galactic Civilizations 2003
Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords 2006
Galactic Civilizations III 2015
Galactic Civilizations IV 2022

Galactic Civilizations III is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view 4X and TBS game in the Galactic Civilizations series.

General information

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

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
DRM-free when launched directly from executable using the
-AUTH_PASSWORD=0 -EpicPortal command line argument. Ultimate Edition also available.
Windows
GamersGate
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Ultimate Edition also available.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Ultimate Edition also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Gold Edition also available.
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Gold Edition also available.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Ultimate Edition also available.
Windows

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC DLC includes map packs, factions, units, and more.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Map Pack
Windows
Mega Events
Windows
Revenge of the Snathi
Windows
Precursor Worlds
Windows
Mercenaries
Windows
Builders Kit
Windows
Rise of the Terrans
Windows
Lost Treasures
Windows
Altarian Prophecy
Windows
Crusade
Windows
Mech Parts
Windows
Intrigue
Windows
Heroes of Star Control: Origins
Windows
Retribution
Windows
Villains of Star Control: Origins
Windows
Worlds in Crisis
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the in-game options[1]
  1. Launch the game.
  2. In the main menu, navigate to Options followed by Interface.
  3. In the upper-left corner, select the Skip Intro option.

Game data

Gameplay settings.
Gameplay settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\GalCiv3\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/226860/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\GalCiv3\Saves\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/226860/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
EGS launcher now supports cloud syncing (enabled by default).
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.
Interface settings.
Interface settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
[2]
4K Ultra HD
Game has a native support for full UI scaling
Field of view (FOV)
Use number keys for presets. Middle mouse button for free adjustment
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Color blind mode
This game has some heavy use of colors in graphs, borders and objects. Colors are often too close to tell even without color blindness

Input

Main key bindings.
Main key bindings.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
SFX, UI, and Music.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Multiplayer: Excludes start of turn notification, and cutscenes.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Russian
For the GOG.com version on Windows 10, run <path-to-game>\Fonts\gc3_font_setup.exe to install the Cyrillic font.[3]

Network

Multiplayer types

Connection types

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 10.1, 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8, 8.1
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz
AMD K10 Dual-Core
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 12 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 500 Series
AMD Radeon HD 5x00 Series
Intel HD Graphics 4000
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 10.1 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References