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|cover        = Iron Storm cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Iron Storm cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/developer|4X Studios}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/developer|4X Studio}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Wanadoo}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Wanadoo}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|DreamCatcher Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|DreamCatcher Interactive}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microids|Digital}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Phoenix3D}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Phoenix3D}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 25, 2002}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 23, 2002}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/bonus_more_mac_games_on_gogcom Mac Game Update: 34 New Additions ● GOG.com]</ref>}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/bonus_more_mac_games_on_gogcom|title=Mac Game Update: 34 New Additions ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Iron Storm }}
 
|steam appid  = 296180
 
|steam appid  = 296180
−
|gogcom page  = iron_storm
+
|gogcom id    = 1207658763
 +
|hltb        = 15732
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
−
|wikipedia    = Iron Storm (video game)
+
|mobygames    = 7570
 +
|wikipedia    = Iron Storm (2002 video game)
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Iron Storm}}
 
−
 
−
'''Key points'''
 
−
{{ii}} Later re-released as [[World War Zero]] with an updated engine and gameplay changes;it hasn't been re-released digitally.
 
−
{{--}} GameSpy online server browser has stopped working due to [[GameSpy]] services being shut down.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{GOG.com links|iron_storm|iron_storm}}
+
{{ii}} Later re-released as [[World War Zero: Iron Storm]].
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/296180/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{GOG.com links|1207658763|iron_storm}}
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/296180/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2.80}} (US) | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2.80}} in American release; {{DRM|Ring PROTECH}} in European release. | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GOG | iron_storm | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }}
+
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | iron_storm | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 296180 | Steam | Contains left over inert DRM component <code>ISLauncher.exe</code>. | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 296180 | Steam | Contains inert DRM component {{file|ISLauncher.exe}}. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | iron-storm | DRM-free |  | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use blank intro files|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Use blank intro files}}
+
# Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/463-iron-storm-intro-skip/  Iron Storm intro skip].
−
# Apply the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/463-iron-storm-intro-skip/  Iron Storm intro skip].
 
 
# The game will now go to the main menu after the fiction disclaimer and a brief black screen.
 
# The game will now go to the main menu after the fiction disclaimer and a brief black screen.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
{{ii}} Digital distribution versions are already patched; for retail versions install the [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2230 latest patch].
+
{{ii}} The latest official patch is 1.041, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2230/7/ Patches-Scrolls].
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\settings\user.cfg}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\settings\user.cfg}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} <code>safe_user.cfg</code> and <code>defctrl.cfg</code> store the default settings so don't need to be edited directly.
+
{{ii}} {{file|safe_user.cfg}} and {{file|defctrl.cfg}} store the default settings and do not need to be edited directly.
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\save\}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\save\}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} 13 manual save slots + 1 quicksave slot + 1 autosave slot available.
  
 
===[[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           = false
+
|discord                  =
−
|gog galaxy notes     =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|origin               =  
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|gog galaxy               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|uplay                =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|steam cloud               = false
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Iron Storm video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Iron Storm video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Iron Storm advanced settings.png|Advanced settings.}}
 
{{Image|Iron Storm advanced settings.png|Advanced settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/iron-storm/en
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/iron-storm/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
−
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
+
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
−
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = unsupported
+
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
−
|widescreen resolution notes= See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/iron-storm/en WSGF entry] for a fix (16:9, 16:10, and 21:9 only).
+
|widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/iron-storm/en WSGF entry].
−
|multimonitor              = false
+
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        =  
+
|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/iron-storm/en WSGF entry].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/iron-storm/en WSGF entry] for a fix.
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/iron-storm/en WSGF entry].
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/iron-storm/en WSGF entry].
−
|fov                        = hackable
+
|fov                        = false
−
|fov notes                  = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/iron-storm/en WSGF entry] for a fix.
+
|fov notes                  =
−
|windowed                  = true
+
|windowed                  = limited
 
|windowed notes            = Only works after selecting a resolution lower than the desktop.
 
|windowed notes            = Only works after selecting a resolution lower than the desktop.
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = hackable
+
|anisotropic                = false
−
|anisotropic notes          = Force in the graphics card control panel.
+
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = hackable
+
|antialiasing              = false
−
|antialiasing notes        = Force in the graphics card control panel.
+
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = Disabled by default.
 
|vsync notes                = Disabled by default.
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = unknown
 
|120 fps                    = unknown
−
|120 fps notes              =  
+
|120 fps notes              = Capped at 100 FPS by default
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|Iron Storm input settings.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Iron Storm input settings.png|Input settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
−
|controller support notes  = <code>ActivateJoy</code> in <code>user.cfg</code> has no effect.
+
|controller support notes  = <code>ActivateJoy</code> in {{file|user.cfg}} has no effect.
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
−
|button prompts            = unknown
 
−
|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    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Iron Storm audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Iron Storm audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound effects and Speech.
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound effects and Speech.
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
−
|subtitles                = true
+
|subtitles                = always on
−
|subtitles notes          = Subtitles are always enabled.
+
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|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  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =
+
  }}
−
}}
 
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =
+
  }}
−
}}
 
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =
+
  }}
−
}}
 
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =
+
  }}
−
}}
 
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =
+
  }}
−
}}
 
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =
+
  }}
−
}}
 
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Portuguese
 
  |language  = Portuguese
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail and GOG.com only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =
+
  }}
−
}}
 
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =
+
  }}
−
}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = false
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
−
|online play notes    = Server browser does not work ([[GameSpy]] services have been shut down).
+
|online play notes    = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated          = true
−
|dedicated notes    = Use <code>IronStorm_DS.exe</code> in the installation folder (added in [[#Patches|Patch 1.04]]).
+
|dedicated notes    = Use {{file|IronStorm_DS.exe}} in the installation folder (added in [[#Patches|patch 1.04]]).
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Game exits on launch (no error message)===
 
===Game exits on launch (no error message)===
−
{{ii}} This can be caused by <code>user.cfg</code> being absent.
+
{{ii}} This can be caused by {{file|user.cfg}} being absent.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Copy safe_user.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Copy safe_user.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+
# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Settings|folder}}.
−
# Go to <code>Settings</code> in the installation folder.
+
# Make a copy of {{file|safe_user.cfg}} and rename it to {{file|user.cfg}}.
−
# Make a copy of <code>safe_user.cfg</code>.
 
−
# Rename it to <code>user.cfg</code>.
 
−
# The game should now launch correctly.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 8.1
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|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     = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
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Latest revision as of 12:21, 21 October 2023

Iron Storm
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Developers
4X Studio
Publishers
Wanadoo
DreamCatcher Interactive
Retail re-release Sold Out Software
Digital Microids
Engines
Phoenix3D
Release dates
Windows October 23, 2002
macOS (OS X) November 15, 2013[1]
Taxonomy
Series Iron Storm
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Iron Storm on HowLongToBeat
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Iron Storm on MobyGames
Iron Storm on Wikipedia
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Iron Storm
Iron Storm 2002
World War Zero: Iron Storm 2005

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

General information

Later re-released as World War Zero: Iron Storm.
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc v2.80 DRM[Note 1] in American release; Ring PROTECH DRM in European release.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam
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 Contains inert DRM component ISLauncher.exe.
Windows
ZOOM Platform
DRM-free
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use blank intro files
  1. Apply the Iron Storm intro skip.
  2. The game will now go to the main menu after the fiction disclaimer and a brief black screen.

Patches

The latest official patch is 1.041, available from Patches-Scrolls.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\settings\user.cfg[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/296180/pfx/[Note 3]
safe_user.cfg and defctrl.cfg store the default settings and do not need to be edited directly.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\save\[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/296180/pfx/[Note 3]
13 manual save slots + 1 quicksave slot + 1 autosave slot available.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.
Advanced settings.
Advanced settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See the WSGF entry.
Multi-monitor
 
 See the WSGF entry.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See the WSGF entry.
4K Ultra HD
 
 See the WSGF entry.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Only works after selecting a resolution lower than the desktop.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disabled by default.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Capped at 100 FPS by default

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
ActivateJoy in user.cfg has no effect.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound effects and Speech.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Portuguese
Retail and GOG.com only.
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play
The official GameSpy service has been shut down.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Use IronStorm_DS.exe in the installation folder (added in patch 1.04).
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Issues fixed

Game exits on launch (no error message)

This can be caused by user.cfg being absent.
Copy safe_user.cfg[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Settings.
  2. Make a copy of safe_user.cfg and rename it to user.cfg.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer GameSpy

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 600 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 2
DirectX 8.1 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.7
Processor (CPU) 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.5 GB
Video card (GPU) GF 9400M / HD 3300


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References