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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = MasterOfOrion2016Logo.png
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|title        = Master of Orion
 +
|cover        = Master of Orion (2016) - cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|NGD Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|NGD Studios}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Wargaming}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Wargaming}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity{{!}}Unity 5.2}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 5|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2018-03-19}}</ref>|build=5.2.1p3}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 25, 2016}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 25, 2016}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 25, 2016}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 25, 2016}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 25, 2016}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 25, 2016}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|master-of-orion-conquer-the-stars|74}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|3173/master-of-orion|79}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|master-of-orion--1|75}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 +
{{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          | }}
 +
{{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            | Master of Orion }}
 
|steam appid  = 298050
 
|steam appid  = 298050
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|gogcom page  = master_of_orion, master_of_orion_collectors_edition, master_of_orion_collectors_edition_upgrade
+
|steam appid side= 456820, 456821, 498200, 558300, 558301, 558302
−
|strategywiki =  
+
|gogcom id    = 1441029515
 +
|gogcom id side = 1456225523, 1583557467, 2108222323
 +
|official site= http://masteroforion.eu/
 +
|hltb        = 36737
 +
|lutris      = master-of-orion
 +
|strategywiki = Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars
 +
|mobygames    = 84113
 
|wikipedia    = Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars
 
|wikipedia    = Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars
−
|winehq      =  
+
|winehq      = 17727
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Master of Orion}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://masteroforion.eu/ Official site]
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{{ii}} Also known as '''Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars'''
−
{{GOG.com links|master_of_orion|master_of_orion_series|for game series}}
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{{GOG.com links|1441029515|master_of_orion_series|for game series}}
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/298050/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/298050/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-MASTER-OF-ORION-SE | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | master_of_orion | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|master_of_orion_collectors_edition|Collector's Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }}
−
{{Availability/row| Games Republic | 12784 | Steam |  | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{Availability/row| Humble | master-of-orion | Steam | {{store link|Humble|master-of-orion-collectors-edition|Collector's Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| GOG | master_of_orion | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 298050 | Steam | Collector's Edition also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| GMG | master-of-orion | Steam |  | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 298050 | Steam | |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} All Linux versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
  
 +
==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
−
{{DLC/row| Retro Fleets | Only Available in Collector's Edition | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Retro Fleets | Only available in the Collector's Edition | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{DLC/row| Terran Khanate Race | Only Available in Collector's Edition | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Terran Khanate Race | Only available in the Collector's Edition | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Soundtrack & Score | Only Available in Collector's Edition | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{DLC/row| Elerian Fiefdoms | Only available in Revenge of Antares Race Pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{DLC/row| Art Book | Only Available in Collector's Edition | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{DLC/row| Gnolam League | Only available in Revenge of Antares Race Pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Trilarian Shoal | Only available in Revenge of Antares Race Pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
−
{{ii}} Collector's Edition includes [[Master of Orion]], [[Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares]], and [[Master of Orion III]].
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{{ii}} The '''Collector's Edition''' includes the base game, Retro Fleets and Terran Khanate Race DLC, digital soundtrack and the digital artbook, as well as free copies of [[Master of Orion]], [[Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares]], and [[Master of Orion III]].
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\config.cfg}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\config.cfg}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
−
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{XDG|unknown}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Master of Orion\Saves}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Master of Orion\Saves\}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
−
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
−
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     = Syncs up to 953.67 MB of data online (maximum 20 files).
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                = false
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes         = Syncs up to 953.67 MB of data online (maximum 20 files).
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|MastersofOrion_Graphics.png|Graphics Options}}
 
{{Image|MastersofOrion_Graphics.png|Graphics Options}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution notes= Hor+ scaling.
+
|widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Hor+}} scaling.
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        = Cutscenes and some UI elements designed for 16:9.
 
|multimonitor notes        = Cutscenes and some UI elements designed for 16:9.
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|anisotropic notes          = Force in graphics drivers.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Force in graphics drivers.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        = 2x, 4x, 8x. Unknown what type.
+
|antialiasing notes        = 2x, 4x, 8x. Unknown what type.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|MasterofOrion_Input.png|Input Settings}}
 
{{Image|MasterofOrion_Input.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      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  = Controller emulates the mouse
 
|controller support notes  = Controller emulates the mouse
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|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = false
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|button prompts            = false
 
|button prompts            = false
 
|button prompts notes      =  
 
|button prompts notes      =  
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|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = false
+
|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|MasterofOrion_Audio.png|Audio Options}}
 
{{Image|MasterofOrion_Audio.png|Audio Options}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, SFX, Voices, Music.
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, SFX, Voices, Music.
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|eax support              = false
 
|eax support              = false
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Czech
 
  |language  = Czech
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |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  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |language  = Korean
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |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  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |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 =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Turkish
 
  |language  = Turkish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==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                    =
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr 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          = true
 +
|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      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
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Master of Orion
Master of Orion cover
Developers
NGD Studios
Publishers
Wargaming
Engines
Unity 5[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows August 25, 2016
macOS (OS X) August 25, 2016
Linux August 25, 2016
Reception
Metacritic 74
OpenCritic 79
IGDB 75
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Turn-based
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Genres 4X, TBS
Themes Sci-fi, Space
Series Master of Orion
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Master of Orion (2016) on HowLongToBeat
Master of Orion (2016) on IGDB
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Master of Orion (2016) guide on StrategyWiki
Master of Orion (2016) on MobyGames
Master of Orion (2016) on Wikipedia
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Master of Orion
Master of Orion 1993
Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares 1996
Master of Orion III 2003
Master of Orion (2016) 2016

Master of Orion (2016) is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view 4X and TBS game in the Master of Orion series.

General information

Also known as Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Collector's Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Humble Store
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 Collector's Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
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 Collector's Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
All Linux versions require Steam DRM.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Retro Fleets Only available in the Collector's Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Terran Khanate Race Only available in the Collector's Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Elerian Fiefdoms Only available in Revenge of Antares Race Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gnolam League Only available in Revenge of Antares Race Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Trilarian Shoal Only available in Revenge of Antares Race Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Version differences

The Collector's Edition includes the base game, Retro Fleets and Terran Khanate Race DLC, digital soundtrack and the digital artbook, as well as free copies of Master of Orion, Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares, and Master of Orion III.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\config.cfg[Note 2]
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

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Master of Orion\Saves\
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Syncs up to 953.67 MB of data online (maximum 20 files).

Video

Graphics Options
Graphics Options

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Hor+ scaling.
Multi-monitor
Cutscenes and some UI elements designed for 16:9.
Ultra-widescreen
Cutscenes and some UI elements designed for 16:9.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Full Screen mode is borderless window.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Force in graphics drivers.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
2x, 4x, 8x. Unknown what type.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

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
Controller emulates the mouse
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio Options
Audio Options

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

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Czech
French
German
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Turkish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
8

Connection types

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

VR support

Devices State Notes
Tobii Eye Tracking

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8, or 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
AMD Athlon X2 2.2 GHz		 Intel Core i5 2.8 GHz
AMD Athlon X4 3.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 240
ATI 4650
Intel Integrated HD 4000
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 560
ATI 5870
1 GB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9 compatible DirectX 9 compatible
64-bit required.


Notes

  1. ↑ Unity engine build: 5.2.1p3[1]
  2. ↑ 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).

References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2018-03-19