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{{++}} Re-released as a free download for the series' 20th anniversary.<ref>[http://www.tribesuniverse.com Tribes Universe]</ref>
 
 
{{ii}} Use the [[#Modern Windows installer|Sierrahelp]] installer to play the game on Windows 7 and later and with no CD.
 
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{{++}} Works on modern Windows with minimal fuss.
 
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==Essential improvements==
 
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===Modern Windows installer===
 
===Modern Windows installer===
 
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Revision as of 04:17, 30 April 2016

Starsiege
Starsiege cover
Developers
Dynamix
Publishers
Dynamix
Engines
Darkstar
Release dates
Windows March 24, 1999
Starsiege on Wikipedia
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Metaltech
Metaltech: Earthsiege 1994
Metaltech: Battledrome 1994
Earthsiege 2 1996
Starsiege 1999
Tribes (series)

Key points

Use the Sierrahelp installer to play the game on Windows 7 and later and with no CD.
Works on modern Windows with minimal fuss.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Original 2-CD set.
Windows
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Later released 1-CD set with different music tracks.
Windows

Essential improvements

Modern Windows installer

The Sierrahelp Starsiege Installer automatically applies the latest patch, rips all of the music tracks in high quality MP3 to play and loop in-game properly, adds a no-CD patch, and fixes the mouse issues on Windows 7.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location

Video settings

Detail settings.
Detail settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Input settings.
Input settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio and general video settings.
Audio and general video settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
French is not available in any version but the French version of the game.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
32
Online play
32

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Direct IP

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Windows 98, 95, or NT 4.0 Service Pack 4
Processor (CPU) Pentium 166 Pentium 200
System memory (RAM) 32MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 700MB
Video card (GPU) DirectDraw compatible OpenGL or 3Dfx Glide compatible

References