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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Stronghold 2 | + | |cover = Stronghold 2 Steam Edition cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firefly Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Firefly Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games|Retail, Collection}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games|Retail, Collection}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Firefly Studios|Steam Edition}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Firefly Studios|Steam Edition}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|stronghold-2|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|stronghold-2|rating}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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|steam appid side = 1802290 | |steam appid side = 1802290 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |lutris = stronghold-2 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 17825 |
|hltb = 9279 | |hltb = 9279 | ||
|wikipedia = Stronghold 2 | |wikipedia = Stronghold 2 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/qMG7Zae Official Discord server] for game series | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://firefly-studios.helpshift.com/hc/en/10-stronghold-2/ Official support portal] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40960/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40960/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} [https://stronghold2.heavengames.com/ Stronghold 2 Heaven] | {{mm}} [https://stronghold2.heavengames.com/ Stronghold 2 Heaven] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamersgate | stronghold-2-steam-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4375-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | stronghold-2-steam-edition-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | stronghold-2-steam-edition-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | stronghold-2-steam-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | stronghold-2-steam-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 40960 | Steam | Steam Edition. Also available as part of {{Store link|Steam|901735|The Stronghold Collection}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B004SOZC02 | unknown | The Stronghold Collection | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/stronghold-2/file/stronghold-2-demo-us-english English], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/stronghold-2/file/stronghold-2-demo-german German]. | ||
− | ==Version differences== | + | ===Version differences=== |
− | {{ii}} ''' | + | {{ii}} The '''Deluxe Edition''' is the 2005 re-release pre-patched to v1.3.1, with 3 new AI lords, a new skirmish trail mode, and 12 maps which come with said patch. |
− | {{ii}} ''' | + | {{ii}} The '''Steam Edition''' is the 2017 enhanced release with Steamworks multiplayer (in place of LAN and the deprecated [[GameSpy]] service), Workshop integration, an exclusive map pack, native widescreen support, and some redone graphics. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The newest patch for the non-Steam version is '''1.41'''. Patches for the game can be found [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/stronghold2.php | + | {{ii}} The newest patch for the non-Steam version is '''1.41'''. Patches for the game can be found on the [https://www.fireflyworlds.com/downloads/ official website] or [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/stronghold2.php Patches-Scrolls]. |
{{ii}} The Steam version received a special patch and shows version '''1.5 Steam'''. | {{ii}} The Steam version received a special patch and shows version '''1.5 Steam'''. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|fix= | {{Fixbox|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\ui\frontend}} |
− | # Rename, move or delete the file | + | # Rename, move or delete the file {{file|Stronghold2 FMV.bik}} |
− | |||
− | Stronghold2 FMV.bik | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = limited |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Non-Steam versions are stretched from 4:3. The Steam version supports widescreen resolutions. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Non-Steam versions are stretched from 4:3 when editing the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file]]. The Steam version supports widescreen resolutions. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Cutscenes and menu at 16:9. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = "Game Speed" in options menu; FPS is locked to game speed, and capped at 90. | |120 fps notes = "Game Speed" in options menu; FPS is locked to game speed, and capped at 90. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
− | {{Image|Stronghold 2 Steam Input Settings.png|Steam | + | {{Image|Stronghold 2 Steam Input Settings.png|Input and game settings (Steam Edition)}} |
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = false | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
− | {{Image|Stronghold 2 Steam Audio Settings.png|Steam | + | {{Image|Stronghold 2 Steam Audio Settings.png|Audio settings (Steam Edition)}} |
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Music, SFX | + | |separate volume notes = Music, SFX, speech. |
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = limited |
|subtitles notes = Certain important messages not subtitled. | |subtitles notes = Certain important messages not subtitled. | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = always on | |mute on focus lost = always on | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = Steam Edition only | |notes = Steam Edition only | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = limited |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
|lan play notes = Removed from the Steam Edition | |lan play notes = Removed from the Steam Edition | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = limited |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; Steam version has been updated with Steamworks support. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|p2p = unknown | |p2p = unknown | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | ===Retail release=== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98 SE | + | |minOS = 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.4 GHz or equivalent | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.4 GHz or equivalent | ||
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 2.5 GB | |minHD = 2.5 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 MX |
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or equivalent | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or equivalent | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |recDX = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Steam Edition=== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 7, 8.x, 10 | ||
+ | |minCPU = 1.6 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 3 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = 2.3 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 13:30, 4 February 2024
Developers | |
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Firefly Studios | |
Publishers | |
Retail, Collection | 2K Games |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Steam Edition | Firefly Studios |
Engines | |
DragonFly | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 18, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 63 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Building, RTS |
Themes | Europe, Medieval |
Series | Stronghold |
Stronghold | |
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Stronghold (2001) | 2001 |
Stronghold Crusader | 2002 |
Stronghold 2 | 2005 |
Stronghold Legends | 2006 |
Stronghold Crusader Extreme | 2008 |
Stronghold 3 | 2011 |
Stronghold Kingdoms | 2012 |
Stronghold Crusader 2 | 2014 |
Stronghold: Warlords | 2021 |
Stronghold: Definitive Edition | 2023 |
Warnings
Stronghold 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view building and RTS game in the Stronghold series.
General information
- Official Discord server for game series
- Official support portal
- Steam Community Discussions
- Stronghold 2 Heaven
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Steam Edition. Also available as part of The Stronghold Collection. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | The Stronghold Collection |
Version differences
- The Deluxe Edition is the 2005 re-release pre-patched to v1.3.1, with 3 new AI lords, a new skirmish trail mode, and 12 maps which come with said patch.
- The Steam Edition is the 2017 enhanced release with Steamworks multiplayer (in place of LAN and the deprecated GameSpy service), Workshop integration, an exclusive map pack, native widescreen support, and some redone graphics.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The newest patch for the non-Steam version is 1.41. Patches for the game can be found on the official website or Patches-Scrolls.
- The Steam version received a special patch and shows version 1.5 Steam.
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold 2\Stronghold2.GraphicsSettings.xml |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40960/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold 2\Saves |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40960/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Non-Steam versions are stretched from 4:3 when editing the configuration file. The Steam version supports widescreen resolutions. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Cutscenes and menu at 16:9. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | "Game Speed" in options menu; FPS is locked to game speed, and capped at 90. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, SFX, speech. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Certain important messages not subtitled. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Steam Edition only | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | Versus Removed from the Steam Edition |
||
Online play | Versus The official GameSpy service has been shut down; Steam version has been updated with Steamworks support. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.5e[1] |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks, GameSpy | Only the Steam version uses Steamworks. |
System requirements
Retail release
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.4 GHz or equivalent | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or equivalent |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 MX 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Steam Edition
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8.x, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/40960/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (40960) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2019-08-11
- Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.