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{{disambig|the remastered version|the original release|[[Homeworld]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Homeworld Remastered Edition Cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Homeworld Remastered Edition Cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Relic Entertainment|Original}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Gearbox Software}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Gearbox Software}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blackbird Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blackbird Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Aspyr Media}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|OS X}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gearbox Software}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gearbox Software}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 25, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 25, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 6, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 6, 2015}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Free-roaming camera }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RTS }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi, Space }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Homeworld }}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|homeworld-remastered-collection|86}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1398/homeworld-remastered-collection|87}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|homeworld-remastered-collection|88}}
 
|steam appid  = 244160
 
|steam appid  = 244160
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|gogcom page  = homeworld_remastered_collection
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|gogcom id    = 2114871440
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|gogcom id side = 1522747276
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|official site= http://www.homeworldremastered.com/
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|lutris      = homeworld-remastered-collection
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|mobygames    = 72831
 +
|hltb        = 24517
 
|wikipedia    = Homeworld#Homeworld Remastered
 
|wikipedia    = Homeworld#Homeworld Remastered
 
|winehq      = 16784
 
|winehq      = 16784
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|license      = commercial
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}}
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      = '''''Homeworld Remastered Edition''''' is a remastered version of the 1999 [[Glossary:Sci-fi|sci-fi]] [[Glossary:RTS|real-time strategy]] game ''[[Homeworld]]''. It contains the original version, and is distributed exclusively as part of the '''''Homeworld Remastered Collection'''''.
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|release history  =
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|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Homeworld}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.homeworldremastered.com/ Official site]
 
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{{mm}} [http://homeworld.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Encyclopedia Hiigara] - A wiki for everything Homeworld related
 
 
{{mm}} [http://shipyards.relicnews.com/ Homeworld Shipyards] - A fairly old but big Homeworld fan site
 
{{mm}} [http://shipyards.relicnews.com/ Homeworld Shipyards] - A fairly old but big Homeworld fan site
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{{GOG.com links|homeworld_remastered_collection|homeworld_remastered_collection|for game series}}
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{{GOG.com links|2114871440|homeworld_remastered_collection|for game series}}
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/244160/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/244160/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00P1DVGLS | Steam | Collector's Edition Only. |  | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | homeworld-remastered-collection | DRM-Free | DRM-free when launched directly from <br><code><nowiki>HomeworldRM</nowiki></code> executable, with the <br><code><nowiki>-nosteam -EpicPortal -AUTH_PASSWORD=0</nowiki></code> commands appended to the Target URL. Online multiplayer will be disabled, however.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dribbleondo|date=2023-07-27|comment=Played for ten minutes, suffered one crash related to windowed mode, but otherwise worked. Have not fully checked the classic games this game is bundled with.}}</ref> Homeworld Remastered Collection |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00K6ZUOQE  | Steam | Collector's Edition Only. |  | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | homeworld-remastered-collection | Steam | Homeworld Remastered Collection |  | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG | homeworld_remastered_collection | DRM-free | Homeworld Remastered Collection |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4906-1 | Steam | Homeworld Remastered Collection |  | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | homeworld_remasteredcollection | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | homeworld_remastered_collection | DRM-free | Homeworld Remastered Collection |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| MacApp | id991804858 | MacApp | Currently no online multiplayer or mod support. |  | OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | homeworld-remastered-collection | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 244160 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 244160 | Steam | Homeworld Remastered Collection |  | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00K6ZUOQE  | Steam  | Collector's Edition Only. |  | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00P1DVGLS | Steam  | Collector's Edition Only. |  | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| MacApp | id991804858 | MacApp | Currently no online multiplayer or mod support. |  | OS X | unavailable }}
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}}
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==Essential improvements==
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===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=April 2020}}|fix=
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\HomeworldRM\Data\Animatics}}.
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# Delete or rename {{file|GBXlogo.webm}}.
 
}}
 
}}
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===2.3 players patch===
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The unofficial 2.3 Players Patch fixes many bugs and glitches, but also introduces some minor gameplay changes. Install at your own discretion. The entire changelog can be found [https://github.com/HW-PlayersPatch/File_Share/blob/master/ChangeLists/2.3%20Players%20Patch%20-%20Full%20Change%20List.md here]. The Steam version can be installed [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1190476337 via the Steam Workshop], the GOG version can be downloaded [https://www.moddb.com/mods/homeworld-remastered-players-patch here].
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{{ii}}When using the GOG version, you have to launch the game from the new provided shortcuts - read the instructions file after unpacking the patch.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\HomeworldRM\Bin\Profiles\Profile1}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\HomeworldRM\Bin\Profiles\Profile1}}
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{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\HomeworldRM\Bin\Profiles\Profile1\Campaign}}
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{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
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|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
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|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
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|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      = true
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|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = true
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|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = true
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Homeworld Remastered Collection Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Homeworld Remastered Collection Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = false
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming].
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Homeworld Remastered Collection Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
 
{{Image|Homeworld Remastered Collection Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4               = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = unknown
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|steam controller prompts notes =
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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===3-dimensional movement===
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Press {{key|M}}, then hold {{key|Shift}} and left- or right-click to set z-axis coordinates.<ref name="movement">https://steamcommunity.com/app/244160/discussions/0/154641879463493525/</ref>
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===Change orientation===
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To change the orientation of a ship or fleet without moving them, press {{key|M}} (plus {{key|Shift}} if you want z-axis) and then click the middle mouse button in the desired direction.<ref name="movement"/>
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 +
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Homeworld Remastered Collection Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Homeworld Remastered Collection Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX, Speech, Music and UI.
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX, Speech, Music and UI.
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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|royalty free audio      = always on
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|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
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  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
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  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
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  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
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  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
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  |audio  = no
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  |audio  = hackable
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  |notes = Audio Localizations Steam WORKSHOPMODS http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=713479238
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  |notes = Audio Localization can be found on [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=713479238 Steam Workshop].
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  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
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  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
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  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = hackable
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  |notes = Audio Localizations Steam WORKSHOPMODS http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=402297195
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  |notes = Audio Localization can be found on [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=402297195 Steam Workshop].
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  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
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  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
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  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
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  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = hackable
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  |notes = Audio Localizations Steam WORKSHOPMODS http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=506938676
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  |notes = Audio Localization can be found on [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=506938676 Steam Workshop]
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  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|tcp  = 7777, 28900, 28910
 
|tcp  = 7777, 28900, 28910
 
|udp  = 7777, 27900
 
|udp  = 7777, 27900
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|upnp =  
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|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
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 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===GOG version does not launch from GOG Galaxy===
 +
If the GOG version does not start when launching the game from GOG Galaxy, try starting the launcher from {{file|{{p|game}}\HWLauncher\launcher.exe}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/homeworld_remastered_collection/game_wont_launch|title=gog.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/homeworld_remastered_collection/homeworld_not_start|title=gog.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> This can be set as the default location for GOG Galaxy by clicking ''Manage Installation'' → ''Configure'' → Scroll to the bottom → ''Add another executable / arguments'', and then select the above mentioned linked as ''default''.
 +
 +
===Access violation===
 +
If the game does not start or crashes with a ''access violation'' message, run the game as administrator.
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
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|vulkan versions        =  
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
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|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes     =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        = 32-bit only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000214186|title=MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
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|multiplayer      = SHiFT, Steamworks
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|multiplayer      = SHiFT, Steamworks , Epic Online Services
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|multiplayer notes=  
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|multiplayer notes= Epic Online Services added in Patch 2.300
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minOS    = Vista
 
|minOS    = Vista
−
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
+
|minCPU  = 2.2 GHz Dual Core
−
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon II X2 2.8 GHz
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|minCPU2  =  
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 20 GB
 
|minHD    = 20 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
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|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4000
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4800
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minOGL  = 3.3
 
|minOGL  = 3.3
  
−
|recOS    = 7, 8, 8.1
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|recOS    = 7, 8, 10
−
|recCPU  = Intel Quad-Core 2.5 GHz
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|recCPU  = 2.3 GHz Quad Core
−
|recCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 3.2 GHz
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|recCPU2  =  
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
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|minCPU  = Intel 2.2 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel 2.2 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
−
|minHD    = 20 GB
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|minHD    = 9 GB
−
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 3870
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GT 640M
−
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 640M
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3870
−
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 4000
+
|minGPU3  = Intel HD Graphics 4000
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
  
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 17:21, 12 August 2023

This page is for the remastered version. For the original release, see Homeworld.

Homeworld Remastered Edition
Homeworld Remastered Edition cover
Developers
Original Relic Entertainment
Gearbox Software
Blackbird Interactive
macOS (OS X) Aspyr Media
Publishers
Gearbox Software
OS X Aspyr Media
Release dates
Windows February 25, 2015
macOS (OS X) August 6, 2015
Reception
Metacritic 86
OpenCritic 87
IGDB 88
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Free-roaming camera
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RTS
Themes Sci-fi, Space
Series Homeworld
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Homeworld Remastered Edition on HowLongToBeat
Homeworld Remastered Edition on IGDB
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Homeworld Remastered Edition on MobyGames
Homeworld Remastered Edition on Wikipedia
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Homeworld
Homeworld 1999
Homeworld: Cataclysm 2000
Homeworld 2 2003
Homeworld Remastered Edition 2015
Homeworld 2 Remastered Edition 2015
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak 2016
Homeworld 3 2024

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.

Homeworld Remastered Edition is a remastered version of the 1999 sci-fi real-time strategy game Homeworld. It contains the original version, and is distributed exclusively as part of the Homeworld Remastered Collection.

General information

Homeworld Shipyards - A fairly old but big Homeworld fan site
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
 DRM-free when launched directly from
HomeworldRM executable, with the
-nosteam -EpicPortal -AUTH_PASSWORD=0 commands appended to the Target URL. Online multiplayer will be disabled, however.[1] Homeworld Remastered Collection
Windows
GamersGate
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 Homeworld Remastered Collection
Windows
macOS (OS X)
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 Homeworld Remastered Collection
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Homeworld Remastered Collection
Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam
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 Homeworld Remastered Collection
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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 Collector's Edition Only.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Amazon.co.uk (unavailable)
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 Collector's Edition Only.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac App Store (unavailable)
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 Currently no online multiplayer or mod support.
macOS (OS X)

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video files[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\HomeworldRM\Data\Animatics.
  2. Delete or rename GBXlogo.webm.

2.3 players patch

The unofficial 2.3 Players Patch fixes many bugs and glitches, but also introduces some minor gameplay changes. Install at your own discretion. The entire changelog can be found here. The Steam version can be installed via the Steam Workshop, the GOG version can be downloaded here.

When using the GOG version, you have to launch the game from the new provided shortcuts - read the instructions file after unpacking the patch.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.
In-game HUD settings.
In-game HUD settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\HomeworldRM\Bin\Profiles\Profile1[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/244160/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\HomeworldRM\Bin\Profiles\Profile1\Campaign[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/244160/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
UI is spanned across monitors and can have scaling issues.
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 16x MSAA
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Adds noticeable mouse lag.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

3-dimensional movement

Press M, then hold ⇧ Shift and left- or right-click to set z-axis coordinates.[2]

Change orientation

To change the orientation of a ship or fleet without moving them, press M (plus ⇧ Shift if you want z-axis) and then click the middle mouse button in the desired direction.[2]

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
SFX, Speech, Music and UI.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Audio Localization can be found on Steam Workshop.
German
Audio Localization can be found on Steam Workshop.
Italian
Russian
Audio Localization can be found on Steam Workshop
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
8 Versus
Online play
8 Versus

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 7777, 28900, 28910
UDP 7777, 27900
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

GOG version does not launch from GOG Galaxy

If the GOG version does not start when launching the game from GOG Galaxy, try starting the launcher from <path-to-game>\HWLauncher\launcher.exe.[3][4] This can be set as the default location for GOG Galaxy by clicking Manage Installation → Configure → Scroll to the bottom → Add another executable / arguments, and then select the above mentioned linked as default.

Access violation

If the game does not start or crashes with a access violation message, run the game as administrator.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 3.3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
32-bit only.[5]

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer SHiFT, Steamworks, Epic Online Services Epic Online Services added in Patch 2.300

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista 7, 8, 10
Processor (CPU) 2.2 GHz Dual Core 2.3 GHz Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 20 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
ATI Radeon HD 4800
512 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 3.3 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
ATI Radeon HD 5850
1 GB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.9.5
Processor (CPU) Intel 2.2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 9 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 640M
ATI Radeon HD 3870
Intel HD Graphics 4000
512 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 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).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Dribbleondo on 2023-07-27
    Played for ten minutes, suffered one crash related to windowed mode, but otherwise worked. Have not fully checked the classic games this game is bundled with.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://steamcommunity.com/app/244160/discussions/0/154641879463493525/
  3. ↑ gog.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  4. ↑ gog.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  5. ↑ MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023