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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Imperator Rome cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Imperator Rome cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Clausewitz}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2019}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 25, 2019}}
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|TBA}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 25, 2019}}
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|TBA}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 25, 2019}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|imperator-rome|76}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7627/imperator-rome|78}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|imperator-rome|84}}
 
|steam appid  = 859580
 
|steam appid  = 859580
|steam appid side  =  
+
|steam appid side  = 1016080,1016070,978951,978950,1070470
|gogcom id    = 1831875641
+
|gogcom id    = 1198397489
|gogcom id side = 1889034386
+
|gogcom id side = 1889034386,1831875641,2131232214,1410813019,1116644747
 +
|official site= https://www.gameimperator.com/
 +
|hltb        = 59970
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = imperator-rome
 
|wikipedia    = Imperator: Rome
 
|wikipedia    = Imperator: Rome
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{GOG.com links|1831875641|imperator_rome}}
+
{{mm}} [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?forums/imperator-rome.1008/ Official forum]
 +
{{mm}} [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/imperator-rome-know-issues-and-faq-update.1170375/ Known issues and FAQ]
 +
{{GOG.com links|1198397489|imperator_rome}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/859580/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/859580/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | imperator_rome_preorder | DRM-free |  | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.paradoxplaza.com/imperator-rome/IMIM01GSK0000001-MASTER.html | DRM-free | Deluxe Edition is also available. Grants Steam version by linking accounts. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| Humble | imperator-rome | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3907-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|3907-2|Deluxe Edition}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 859580 | Steam |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | imperator_rome | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|imperator_rome_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | imperator-rome-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|imperator-rome-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | imperator-rome | Steam | {{store link|Humble|imperator-rome-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nbs8bb3m72n | Microsoft Store | {{store link|Microsoft Store|9ncfplwbl17f|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 859580 | DRM-free | Deluxe Edition is also available. Game can be played without the Steam client, although multiplayer will be unavailable. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| Deluxe Edition Upgrade Pack | Updates the base game to the [[#Imperator: Rome Deluxe Edition|Deluxe Edition]]. | Windows, OS X, Linux  }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Hellenistic World Flavor Pack | Part of the [[#Imperator: Rome Deluxe Edition|Deluxe Edition]]. Contains unique cosmetic items, special on map monument, new flavor events, an event chain, event art, as well as new music. | Windows, OS X, Linux  }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Epirus Flavor Pack  | Pre-order bonus DLC. Contains unique cosmetic items, 6 event chains and a new music track. | Windows, OS X, Linux  }}
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Version differences===
 +
 +
====Imperator: Rome====
 +
{{ii}} The base edition of the game. Includes an icon and avatar for the [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?forums/imperator-rome.1008/ Paradox forum].
 +
 +
====Imperator: Rome Deluxe Edition====
 +
{{ii}} A deluxe edition bundled with the '''Hellenistic World Flavor Pack''' DLC, a digital art book, wallpapers, as well as "Deluxe Edition" icon and avatar for the [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?forums/imperator-rome.1008/ Paradox forum].
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Imperator\pdx_settings.txt}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 +
{{ii}} The game has an option to save a game to the cloud or locally. Defaults to local save.
 +
{{ii}} Cloud saves on Steam goes into the Steam path, while local saves goes into the generic OS path.
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Paradox Interactive\Imperator\save games}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\859580\remote\save games}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
|gog galaxy           = true
+
|discord                =
|gog galaxy notes     =  
+
|discord notes          =
|origin               =  
+
|epic games store      =
|origin notes         =  
+
|epic games store notes =
|steam cloud           = unknown
+
|gog galaxy             = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|gog galaxy notes       =  
|uplay                 =  
+
|origin                 =  
|uplay notes           =  
+
|origin notes           =  
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|steam cloud           = true
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes     =  
 +
|uplay                 =  
 +
|uplay notes           =  
 +
|xbox cloud             = unknown
 +
|xbox cloud notes       =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
 +
{{Image|Imperator Rome Video settings.png|Video settings}}
 +
{{Image|Imperator Rome 16-9.png|Viewport on 16:9 resolutions}}
 +
{{Image|Imperator Rome 32-9.png|Viewport on 32:9 resolutions}}
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
|widescreen resolution      = unknown
+
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes=  
+
|widescreen resolution notes= {{Term|Hor+}}
|multimonitor              = unknown
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|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        = unknown
+
|fov                        = n/a
|fov notes                  =  
+
|fov notes                  = Automatically calculated from the selected resolution on startup. Aspect ratio changes requires a game restart to take effect.
|windowed                  = unknown
+
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = unknown
+
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
|anisotropic                = unknown
+
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = unknown
+
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = 2x/4x/8x [[MSAA]]
|vsync                      = unknown
+
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|60 fps                    = unknown
+
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
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|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
<gallery>
 +
File:Imperator Rome Launcher Video settings.png|Launcher video settings.
 +
</gallery>
  
 
==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
 
{{Input settings
 
{{Input settings
|key remap                = unknown
+
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = unknown
+
|acceleration option      = n/a
|acceleration option notes =  
+
|acceleration option notes = Relies on the built-in mouse handling of the operating system.
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
+
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Relies on the built-in mouse handling of the operating system.
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
|controller support        = unknown
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|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller          = unknown
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==Audio settings==
 
==Audio settings==
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{{Image|Imperator Rome Audio settings.png|Audio settings}}
 
{{Audio settings
 
{{Audio settings
|separate volume          = unknown
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|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume notes    = Master, Music, Ambient, SFX, UI
|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = false
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = 2.0
 
|subtitles                = n/a
 
|subtitles                = n/a
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = n/a
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = English
 
|language  = English
|interface = yes
+
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = French
 
|language  = French
|interface = yes
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|interface = true
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = German
 
|language  = German
|interface = yes
+
|interface = true
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Russian
 
|language  = Russian
|interface = yes
+
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Latin American Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 +
{{ii}} Multiplayer is currently split between platforms; there is currently no crossplay between GOG and Steam versions. Paradox is working on a unified solution.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/status-and-future-of-paradox-multiplayer.1168127/|title=Paradox - Imperator: Rome Forums - Status and Future of Paradox Multiplayer|date=2019-05-05}}</ref>
 +
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
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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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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 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     = unknown
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|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux powerpc app      =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    =  
+
|minOS    = 7 SP1
|minCPU  =  
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3-550
|minRAM  =  
+
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
 +
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    =  
 
|minHD    =  
|minGPU  =  
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
 +
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 6970
  
|recOS    =  
+
|recOS    = 10
|recCPU  =  
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-3570K
|recRAM  =  
+
|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
 +
|recRAM  = 6 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
|recGPU  =  
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
 +
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 380
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = OS X
 
|OSfamily = OS X
  
|minOS    =  
+
|minOS    = 10.14
|minCPU  =  
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-6500
|minRAM  =  
+
|minRAM  = 8 GB
 
|minHD    =  
 
|minHD    =  
|minGPU  =  
+
|minGPU  = AMD Radeon R9 M380
 +
|minVRAM  = 2 GB
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
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|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Linux
 
|OSfamily = Linux
  
|minOS    =  
+
|minOS    = Ubuntu 16.04
|minCPU  =  
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3-550
|minRAM  =  
+
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
 +
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    =  
 
|minHD    =  
|minGPU  =  
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
 +
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 6970
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
|recCPU  =  
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-3570K
|recRAM  =  
+
|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
 +
|recRAM  = 6 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
|recGPU  =  
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
 +
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 380
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 20:09, 24 July 2020

Imperator: Rome
Imperator: Rome cover
Developers
Paradox Development Studio
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Engines
Clausewitz
Release dates
Windows April 25, 2019
macOS (OS X) April 25, 2019
Linux April 25, 2019
Reception
Metacritic 76
OpenCritic 78
IGDB 84
Imperator: Rome on HowLongToBeat
Imperator: Rome on IGDB
Imperator: Rome on MobyGames
Imperator: Rome on Wikipedia

General information

Official forum
Known issues and FAQ
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Publisher website
DRM-free
Deluxe Edition is also available. Grants Steam version by linking accounts.
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
Deluxe Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
Deluxe Edition is also available. Game can be played without the Steam client, although multiplayer will be unavailable.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Deluxe Edition Upgrade Pack Updates the base game to the Deluxe Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Hellenistic World Flavor Pack Part of the Deluxe Edition. Contains unique cosmetic items, special on map monument, new flavor events, an event chain, event art, as well as new music.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Epirus Flavor Pack Pre-order bonus DLC. Contains unique cosmetic items, 6 event chains and a new music track.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Version differences

Imperator: Rome

The base edition of the game. Includes an icon and avatar for the Paradox forum.

Imperator: Rome Deluxe Edition

A deluxe edition bundled with the Hellenistic World Flavor Pack DLC, a digital art book, wallpapers, as well as "Deluxe Edition" icon and avatar for the Paradox forum.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Imperator\pdx_settings.txt
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X)
Linux
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

The game has an option to save a game to the cloud or locally. Defaults to local save.
Cloud saves on Steam goes into the Steam path, while local saves goes into the generic OS path.
System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Imperator\save games
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\859580\remote\save games

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Video settings
Video settings
Viewport on 16:9 resolutions
Viewport on 16:9 resolutions
Viewport on 32:9 resolutions
Viewport on 32:9 resolutions

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings
Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Russian
Latin American Spanish

Network

Multiplayer is currently split between platforms; there is currently no crossplay between GOG and Steam versions. Paradox is working on a unified solution.[1]

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play

Other information

API

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

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 SP1
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-550
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
AMD Radeon HD 6970
A 64-bit system is required.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.14
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-6500
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) AMD Radeon R9 M380
2 GB of VRAM
A 64-bit system is required.
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 16.04
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-550
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
AMD Radeon HD 6970
A 64-bit system is required.

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