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| + | {{State|unplayable|ref=<ref name="shutdown">{{Refurl|url=https://bannersaga.com/2021/01/22/factions-will-close-february-9-2021/|title=Factions Will Close February 9, 2021. (January 22, 2021) - bannersaga|date=2021-1-22}}</ref>}} | ||
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Banner Saga Frontiers cover.jpg | |cover = Banner Saga Frontiers cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 25, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 25, 2013}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|February 25, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|February 25, 2013}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-banner-saga-factions|67}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-banner-saga-factions|59}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Free-to-play}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Unlock, Boost}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Tactical RPG}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Banner Saga}} | ||
|steam appid = 219340 | |steam appid = 219340 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |hltb = 9770 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 63486 | ||
|wikipedia = The Banner Saga#The Banner Saga: Factions | |wikipedia = The Banner Saga#The Banner Saga: Factions | ||
|winehq = 14990 | |winehq = 14990 | ||
| + | |license = free-to-play | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| − | + | ||
| + | |release history = | ||
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| + | |current state = [[#Crash on startup|Crashing on startup]] was a common recurring issue, fixed by verifying game file every time it occurs. | ||
| + | |||
| + | The game's online services were shut down on February 9, 2021, rendering the game unplayable.<ref name="shutdown" /> | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://stoicstudio.com/forum/forum.php Official Forum] | {{mm}} [http://stoicstudio.com/forum/forum.php Official Forum] | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/219340/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 219340 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 219340 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row | Eternal Boost | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row | Pillage! Pack | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row | Starter Pack | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row | Variations Pack | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==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 | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |origin = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
| + | |steam cloud = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/> | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/219340/discussions/0/846946775258308039/ 30 FPS cap :: The Banner Saga: Factions General Discussions]</ref> |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = unknown |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = unknown | |separate volume = unknown | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:37, 15 February 2024
This product is no longer playable in any capacity. It is covered here for historical reference.[1]
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Stoic | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 25, 2013 |
| macOS (OS X) | February 25, 2013 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 67 |
| IGDB | 59 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | Free-to-play |
| Microtransactions | Unlock, Boost |
| Modes | Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Turn-based |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Tactical RPG |
| Art styles | Cartoon |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | The Banner Saga |
 |
|
| The Banner Saga | |
|---|---|
| The Banner Saga: Factions | 2013 |
| The Banner Saga | 2014 |
| The Banner Saga 2 | 2016 |
| The Banner Saga 3 | 2018 |
The Banner Saga: Factions is a multiplayer bird's-eye view Tactical RPG game in the The Banner Saga series.
Crashing on startup was a common recurring issue, fixed by verifying game file every time it occurs.
The game's online services were shut down on February 9, 2021, rendering the game unplayable.[1]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam (unavailable) | |
|
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Eternal Boost | |
|
| Pillage! Pack | |
|
| Starter Pack | |
|
| Variations Pack | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/219340/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Simply toggle fullscreen option. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.[2] | ||
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 feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
Issues fixed
Crash on startup
- Common error where crash occurs before startup.[3]
| Verify files[4] |
|---|
|
Right-click game in Steam Library > Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game cache. |
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1024 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.83 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (219340) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Factions Will Close February 9, 2021. (January 22, 2021) - bannersaga - last accessed on 2021-1-22
- ↑ 30 FPS cap :: The Banner Saga: Factions General Discussions
- ↑ http://stoicstudio.com/forum/showthread.php?1067-Build-1-5-106
- ↑ Verified by User:Andytizer on March 8, 2013