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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Stronghold 2 Coverart.png
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|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}}
+
{{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}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Dragonfly}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/engine|DragonFly}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 18, 2005}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 18, 2005}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|stronghold-2|63}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|stronghold-2|rating}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{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 }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Building, RTS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Europe, Medieval }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Stronghold }}
 
|steam appid  = 40960
 
|steam appid  = 40960
 +
|steam appid side = 1802290
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|lutris      = stronghold-2
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = firefly-studios-stronghold-2
+
|mobygames    = 17825
 +
|hltb        = 9279
 
|wikipedia    = Stronghold 2
 
|wikipedia    = Stronghold 2
 
|winehq      = 2574
 
|winehq      = 2574
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Stronghold}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{++}} The Steam version has been updated for compatibility with modern versions of Windows and various graphical improvements as well as Steamworks multiplayer.
+
|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}} [http://stronghold2.heavengames.com/ Stronghold 2 Heaven]
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{{mm}} [https://stronghold2.heavengames.com/ Stronghold 2 Heaven]
−
{{mm}} [http://www.fireflyworlds.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=271&func=showcat&catid=22 Firefly Studios official forum]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B004SOZC02 | unknown | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2713-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Gamersgate | stronghold-2-steam-edition | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{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 | 901735 | Steam | Steam Edition. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 40960 | Steam | Steam Edition. Also available as part of {{Store link|Steam|901735|The Stronghold Collection}}. | | Windows }}
 +
{{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===
 +
{{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}} 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 here].
+
{{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===
 
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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               =  
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|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Stronghold 2 Launcher.PNG|Graphics settings are only available in the launcher, not in-game.}}
 
{{Image|Stronghold 2 Launcher.PNG|Graphics settings are only available in the launcher, not in-game.}}
 
{{Image|Stronghold 2 Steam Launcher.png|The Steam launcher shows different options.}}
 
{{Image|Stronghold 2 Steam Launcher.png|The Steam launcher shows different options.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stronghold-2
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stronghold-2
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = incomplete
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = incomplete
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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      = true
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|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            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = true
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Cutscenes and menu at 16:9.
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|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                        = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
+
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{Image|Stronghold 2 Steam Input Settings.png|Steam Version: Input & Game Settings.}}
+
{{Image|Stronghold 2 Steam Input Settings.png|Input and game settings (Steam Edition)}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|mouse sensitivity        = false
 
|mouse sensitivity        = false
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
−
|mouse menu                = false
+
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
+
|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 settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Image|Stronghold 2 Steam Audio Settings.png|Steam Version: Audio Settings.}}
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{{Image|Stronghold 2 Steam Audio Settings.png|Audio settings (Steam Edition)}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = Music, SFX & Speech.
+
|separate volume notes    = Music, SFX, speech.
−
|surround sound          = unknown
+
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
−
|subtitles                = false
+
|subtitles                = limited
 
|subtitles notes          = Certain important messages not subtitled.
 
|subtitles notes          = Certain important messages not subtitled.
−
|closed captions          = unknown
+
|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 = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Steam Edition only
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          =
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = limited
 +
|lan play players    =
 +
|lan play modes      = Versus
 +
|lan play notes      = Removed from the Steam Edition
 +
|online play          = limited
 +
|online play players  =
 +
|online play modes    = Versus
 +
|online play notes    = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; Steam version has been updated with Steamworks support.
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        = unknown
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                = unknown
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          = false
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      = true
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          = unknown
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  =
 +
|udp  =
 +
|upnp =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
−
}}
 
−
 
−
==Network==
 
−
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
−
|local play          =
 
−
|local play players  =
 
−
|local play modes    =
 
−
|local play notes    =
 
−
|lan play            = false
 
−
|lan play players    =
 
−
|lan play modes      =
 
−
|lan play notes      = No longer working due to [[GameSpy]] services being shut down.
 
−
|online play          = true
 
−
|online play players  =
 
−
|online play modes    =
 
−
|online play notes    = Steam version. The retail versions used [[GameSpy]].
 
−
|asynchronous        =
 
−
|asynchronous notes  =
 
−
}}{{Network/Connections
 
−
|matchmaking        = unknown
 
−
|matchmaking notes  =
 
−
|p2p                = unknown
 
−
|p2p notes          =
 
−
|dedicated          = unknown
 
−
|dedicated notes    =
 
−
|self-hosting      = true
 
−
|self-hosting notes =
 
−
|direct ip          = unknown
 
−
|direct ip notes    =
 
−
}}{{Network/Ports
 
−
|tcp  =
 
−
|udp  =
 
−
|upnp =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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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    = unknown
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos 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  = 1.4 GHz Pentium III 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    = 7
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|recOS    =  
−
|recCPU  = 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 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    = 9.0c
+
|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    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 13:30, 4 February 2024

Stronghold 2
Stronghold 2 cover
Developers
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
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Stronghold 2 on IGDB
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Stronghold Crusader 2 2014
Stronghold: Warlords 2021
Stronghold: Definitive Edition 2023

Warnings

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

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
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM 7 DRM
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
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Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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 Steam Edition. Also available as part of The Stronghold Collection.
Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
DRM details are not known
 The Stronghold Collection
Windows
Free demo versions are available from GameFront: English, German.

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
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\ui\frontend
  2. Rename, move or delete the file Stronghold2 FMV.bik

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 settings are only available in the launcher, not in-game.
Graphics settings are only available in the launcher, not in-game.
The Steam launcher shows different options.
The Steam launcher shows different options.

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

Input and game settings (Steam Edition)
Input and game settings (Steam Edition)

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

Audio

Audio settings (Steam Edition)
Audio settings (Steam Edition)

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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2019-08-11
    Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.