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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Stronghold Legends Steam Edition cover.jpg | |cover = Stronghold Legends Steam Edition cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firefly Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Firefly Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games|Retail, Collection}} |
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Firefly Studios|Steam Edition}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Firefly Studios|Steam Edition}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|DragonFly}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 13, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 13, 2006}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|stronghold-legends|57}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|stronghold-legends|57}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|stronghold-legends|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|stronghold-legends|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 | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Stronghold }} | ||
|steam appid = 40980 | |steam appid = 40980 | ||
| − | |steam appid side = | + | |steam appid side = 1802300 |
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|hltb = 9282 | |hltb = 9282 | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 27367 |
|wikipedia = Stronghold Legends | |wikipedia = Stronghold Legends | ||
|winehq = 4279 | |winehq = 4279 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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/8-stronghold-legends/ Official support portal] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40980/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40980/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamersgate | stronghold-legends-steam-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2713-1 | Steam | The Stronghold Collection. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | stronghold-legends-steam-edition-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | stronghold-legends-steam-edition-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | stronghold-legends-steam-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | stronghold-legends-steam-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 40980 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 40980 | Steam | Steam Edition. Also available as part of {{Store link|Steam|901735|The Stronghold Collection}}. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{ | + | }} |
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/stronghold-legends-1/file/stronghold-legends-demo GameFront]. | ||
| − | }} | + | ===Version differences=== |
| + | {{ii}} The '''Steam Edition''' is the 2016 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 '''1.2'''. Patches for the game can be found [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/stronghold_legends.php | + | {{ii}} The newest patch for the non-Steam version is '''1.2'''. Patches for the game can be found on [https://www.fireflyworlds.com/downloads/ the official website] or [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/stronghold_legends.php Patches-Scrolls]. |
| − | {{ii}} The Steam version received a | + | {{ii}} The Steam version received a separate patch and shows version '''1.3 Steam'''. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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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 = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
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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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
| − | {{Image|Stronghold Legends Steam Audio Settings.png|Steam | + | {{Image|Stronghold Legends 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 = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = limited |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |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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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Steam Edition only | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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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 = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = unknown |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = unknown |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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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 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 version=== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = 2000 | + | |minOS = 2000, XP |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 1.6 GHz |
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 2.5 GB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon 8500 |
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|minaudio = DirectX 7 compatible | |minaudio = DirectX 7 compatible | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = 2.0 GHz |
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
| + | |recDX = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Steam Edition=== | ||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = 7, 8.x, 10 | ||
| + | |minCPU = 1.6 GHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minHD = 3 GB | ||
| + | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| + | |minaudio = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = | ||
| + | |recCPU = 2.3 GHz | ||
| + | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:31, 4 February 2024
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| Developers | |
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| Firefly Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail, Collection | 2K Games |
| Steam Edition | Firefly Studios |
| Engines | |
| DragonFly | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 13, 2006 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 57 |
| 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 | Fantasy |
| Series | Stronghold |
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| Stronghold | |
|---|---|
| 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 Legends is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view building and RTS game in the Stronghold series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM 7 DRM | |
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| GamersGate | |
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The Stronghold Collection. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
Steam Edition. Also available as part of The Stronghold Collection. | |
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Version differences
- The Steam Edition is the 2016 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 1.2. Patches for the game can be found on the official website or Patches-Scrolls.
- The Steam version received a separate patch and shows version 1.3 Steam.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold Legends\StrongholdLegends.GraphicsSettings.xml |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40980/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold Legends\Saves |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40980/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
The Steam launcher shows different options.
| Graphics feature | State | 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 | |||
| 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 |
|---|
Audio
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 |
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| Online play | Versus The official GameSpy service has been shut down; Steam version has been updated with Steamworks support. |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
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 |
System requirements
Retail version
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 128 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 7 compatible | |
Steam Edition
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7, 8.x, 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 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>/40980/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (40980) 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 2019-08-22
- Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.