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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Sacred cover.jpg | |cover = Sacred cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Studio II Software}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Take-Two Interactive|Physical (Europe)}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|FX Interactive|Physical (Spain, Italy)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Encore|Physical (North America)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First|Digital}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Linux Game Publishing|Linux}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Linux Game Publishing|Linux}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 27, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 27, 2004}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 9, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 9, 2009}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | ARPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sacred }} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sacred|74}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sacred|74}} | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.sacredwiki.org/index.php/SacredWiki SacredWiki]: elaborate wiki about Sacred, Sacred Underworld and [[Sacred 2: Fallen Angel]]. | {{mm}} [http://www.sacredwiki.org/index.php/SacredWiki SacredWiki]: elaborate wiki about Sacred, Sacred Underworld and [[Sacred 2: Fallen Angel]]. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://pctalk.info/Games/Sacred2/Wolfes.Lair/SacredUnderworld/SacredUnderworldHome.htm Wolfe's Lair (archive)]: fansite with walkthroughs and tips for Sacred and the Underworld expansion. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://sac.s2cm.net/ Sacred Ancaria Connection]: a tool which allows multiplayer connections without using VPN usage after the TinCat service shutdown. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | VOB for English release. ProtectCD for German and Italian releases. {{DRM|StarForce|3}} for French release. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sacred_gold | DRM-free | Sacred Gold | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sacred_gold | DRM-free | Sacred Gold. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/213036365-Sacred-Gold-Multiplayer-issue-CD-Key?product=gog|title=Sacred Gold - Multiplayer issue - CD Key|date=2021-06-13}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | sacred-gold | Steam | Sacred Gold | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | sacred-gold | Steam | Sacred Gold | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | sacred-gold | Steam | Sacred Gold | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | sacred-gold | Steam | Sacred Gold | | Windows }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | *''Sacred'' - the original game, | + | *''Sacred'' - the original game, released in February 2004 |
− | *''Sacred Plus'' - Free expansion pack released in October 2004. It adds 2 regions, monsters, quests, items. | + | *''Sacred Plus'' - Free expansion pack released in October 2004 as part of the 1.7 and 1.8 patches for the base game. It adds 2 regions, monsters, quests, items. |
*''Sacred Underworld'' - Expansion pack released in April 2005. It adds 2 player characters (Daemon and Dwarf), 6 regions, 2 acts, new monsters and items. | *''Sacred Underworld'' - Expansion pack released in April 2005. It adds 2 player characters (Daemon and Dwarf), 6 regions, 2 acts, new monsters and items. | ||
*''Sacred Gold'' - Released in August 2005, includes the base game and both expansions. | *''Sacred Gold'' - Released in August 2005, includes the base game and both expansions. | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Sacred Plus | | Windows, Linux }} | + | {{DLC/row| Sacred Plus | Distributed in 1.7 and 1.8 official patches for the base game for free. | Windows, Linux }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Sacred Underworld | | Windows, Linux }} | + | {{DLC/row| Sacred Underworld | Files released as free download for Italian and Spanish releases by FX Interactive in 2006, requiring an SMS message request for a serial key.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.fxinteractive.com/p055/p055extras.htm|title=SACRED - La leyenda del Arma Sagrada|date=2021-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.fxinteractive.com/it/p056/p056extras.htm|title=SACRED - EDIZIONE ORO|date=2021-06-13}}</ref> | Windows, Linux }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | * The latest patch for Sacred is 1.8.26 (Dec 2004) - which upgrades it to Sacred Plus. It is available [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/sacred.php here]. | |
− | + | * The latest patch for Sacred Underworld / Gold is 2.28 (Nov 2006). It is available [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/sacred_underworld.php here]. It is already included in the digital releases. | |
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# In the <code>DirectX</code> tab of dgVoodoo, set Resolution to your monitor's native one and untick 'dgVoodoo Watermark' | # In the <code>DirectX</code> tab of dgVoodoo, set Resolution to your monitor's native one and untick 'dgVoodoo Watermark' | ||
# Click <code>Apply</code> and close dgVoodoo as it needn't run along with the game | # Click <code>Apply</code> and close dgVoodoo as it needn't run along with the game | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [http://www.sacred-nl.necropol.sumy.ua/html/mnu01.php Sacred NL] or [http://www.sacred-nl.necropol.sumy.ua/html/mnu02.php PureHD]|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes all artifacts caused by playing at widescreen resolutions and interface scales correctly. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Adds QoL improvements like extended zoom and new hotkeys. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Add the line <code>WAITRETRACE : 0</code> at the end of the file | # Add the line <code>WAITRETRACE : 0</code> at the end of the file | ||
# Save the changes and close the file | # Save the changes and close the file | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Multiplayer connectivity without VPNs=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Sacred Ancaria Connection|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}} The project is open source, with a GitHub repository [https://github.com/Alby1987/SacredAncariaConnection here]. | ||
+ | # Download the latest version of the [https://sac.s2cm.net/ Sacred Ancaria Connection] client. | ||
+ | # Execute it before launching Sacred. | ||
+ | # In the game options, select "Modem/ISDN" as the network speed setting. | ||
+ | # Go to the LAN menu and you should be seeing several servers. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Sacred settings.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Sacred settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sacred/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sacred/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = SFX, Speech, Music. | |separate volume notes = SFX, Speech, Music. | ||
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{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = unknown | + | |subtitles = false |
+ | |notes = US English release has censored blood effects, unlike European and Oceanian English-language releases | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Local retail only. For digital releases use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=492025020 this] guide |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = Retail and GOG. | |notes = Retail and GOG. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|online play players = 16 | |online play players = 16 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = Master servers have been shut down. | + | |online play notes = Master servers have been shut down. See [[#Multiplayer connectivity without VPNs|Multiplayer connectivity without VPNs]] for a workaround. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|linux executable notes = Sacred Gold had a Linux release in 2009 (by Linux Game Publishing). | |linux executable notes = Sacred Gold had a Linux release in 2009 (by Linux Game Publishing). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Windows Media Video 9 | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = TinCat | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | ====[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1932965845 ReBorn HD]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The biggest and most elaborate balance mod-patch for Sacred. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Requires [[#Version differences|Sacred Gold]]. | ||
+ | {{++}} Changes in the overall balance, bosses, heroes, items, their drop, game mechanics and makes small, but significant changes in the games world to make Sacred more enjoyable and less frustrating. | ||
+ | {{++}} It's constantly updated and mod authors are opened for help. | ||
+ | {{++}} Doesn't affects the original executable, provides own widescreen support and it's compatible with most languages. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 09:45, 17 September 2021
Developers | |
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Studio II Software | |
Publishers | |
Physical (Europe) | Take-Two Interactive |
Physical (Spain, Italy) | FX Interactive |
Physical (North America) | Encore |
Digital | Strategy First |
Linux | Linux Game Publishing |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 27, 2004 |
Linux | April 9, 2009 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 74 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | ARPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Sacred |
Sacred | |
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Sacred | 2004 |
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel | 2008 |
Sacred Citadel | 2013 |
Sacred 3 | 2014 |
Key points
- Online multiplayer master servers have been shut down.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- SacredWiki: elaborate wiki about Sacred, Sacred Underworld and Sacred 2: Fallen Angel.
- Wolfe's Lair (archive): fansite with walkthroughs and tips for Sacred and the Underworld expansion.
- Sacred Ancaria Connection: a tool which allows multiplayer connections without using VPN usage after the TinCat service shutdown.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | VOB for English release. ProtectCD for German and Italian releases. StarForce 3 DRM[Note 1] for French release. | |||
GOG.com | Sacred Gold. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.[5] | |||
Green Man Gaming | Sacred Gold | |||
Humble Store | Sacred Gold | |||
Steam | Sacred Gold |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Version differences
- Sacred - the original game, released in February 2004
- Sacred Plus - Free expansion pack released in October 2004 as part of the 1.7 and 1.8 patches for the base game. It adds 2 regions, monsters, quests, items.
- Sacred Underworld - Expansion pack released in April 2005. It adds 2 player characters (Daemon and Dwarf), 6 regions, 2 acts, new monsters and items.
- Sacred Gold - Released in August 2005, includes the base game and both expansions.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Sacred Plus | Distributed in 1.7 and 1.8 official patches for the base game for free. | |
Sacred Underworld | Files released as free download for Italian and Spanish releases by FX Interactive in 2006, requiring an SMS message request for a serial key.[6][7] |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest patch for Sacred is 1.8.26 (Dec 2004) - which upgrades it to Sacred Plus. It is available here.
- The latest patch for Sacred Underworld / Gold is 2.28 (Nov 2006). It is available here. It is already included in the digital releases.
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
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High-resolution rendering
Download and apply dgVoodoo |
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Use Sacred NL or PureHD |
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Improve performance
Force Vsync off |
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Multiplayer connectivity without VPNs
Sacred Ancaria Connection |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\SETTINGS.CFG[Note 2] |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12320/pfx/[Note 3] |
- 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 |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save[Note 2] |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12320/pfx/[Note 3] |
- Saved games are
GAME**.PAK
; saved heroes arehero**.pax
.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | 1024x768 by default. See High-resolution rendering. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Set in launcher. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See High-resolution rendering. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA on/off. See High-resolution rendering. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default. | ||
60 FPS | Low performance when zoomed out. See Improve performance. | ||
120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | SFX, Speech, Music. | |
Surround sound | Requires ALchemy | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Unknown version, supported by ALchemy. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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Czech | ||||
English | US English release has censored blood effects, unlike European and Oceanian English-language releases | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Local retail only. For digital releases use this guide | |||
Russian | Retail and GOG. | |||
Spanish | Retail version, download. |
Network
- Online features require a product key; for the GOG.com version the key is available by submitting a multiplayer key request.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 16 | |||
Online play | 16 | Master servers have been shut down. See Multiplayer connectivity without VPNs for a workaround. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Use GameServer.exe in the installation folder. |
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Direct IP |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
Linux | Sacred Gold had a Linux release in 2009 (by Linux Game Publishing). |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Windows Media Video 9 | |
Multiplayer | TinCat |
Modifications
ReBorn HD
- The biggest and most elaborate balance mod-patch for Sacred.
- Requires Sacred Gold.
- Changes in the overall balance, bosses, heroes, items, their drop, game mechanics and makes small, but significant changes in the games world to make Sacred more enjoyable and less frustrating.
- It's constantly updated and mod authors are opened for help.
- Doesn't affects the original executable, provides own widescreen support and it's compatible with most languages.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz or higher Intel Pentium 4 |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2.2.x or better Linux kernel with glibc-2.1 or later and X-Windows (XFree86 3.3.x or later) | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz x86 | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Hardware Accelerated 3D Graphics card 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[1][2][3][4] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/12320/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (12320) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Windows Vista support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Sacred Gold - Multiplayer issue - CD Key - last accessed on 2021-06-13
- ↑ SACRED - La leyenda del Arma Sagrada - last accessed on 2021-06-13
- ↑ SACRED - EDIZIONE ORO - last accessed on 2021-06-13