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{{disambig|the original release|the History Edition|[[The Settlers: Heritage of Kings - History Edition]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Settlers_Heritage-of-Kings.jpg
 
|cover        = Settlers_Heritage-of-Kings.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|RenderWare}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|RenderWare}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 18, 2005}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 25, 2004}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
 +
{{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, Medieval }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | The Settlers }}
 
|steam appid  = 15310
 
|steam appid  = 15310
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|gogcom page  = heritage_of_kings_the_settlers
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|steam appid side =
 +
|gogcom id    = 1207658793
 +
|hltb        = 10166
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = 17085
 
|wikipedia    = The Settlers: Heritage of Kings
 
|wikipedia    = The Settlers: Heritage of Kings
 +
|winehq      = 3625
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|The Settlers}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{ii}} Two expansion packs have been created, the first one additionally includes map editor.
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|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://forums.ubi.com/forumdisplay.php/215-Settlers-General-Discussion Official Forum] - Ubisoft forum for game series
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{{mm}} [https://forums.ubisoft.com/forumdisplay.php/215-Settlers-General-Discussion Official Forum] - Ubisoft forum for game series
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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/the_settlers_series GOG.com Community Discussions] for game series
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{{GOG.com links|1207658793|the_settlers_series|for game series}}
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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/heritage_of_kings_the_settlers GOG.com Support Page]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/15310/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=439 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
 
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/15310/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability Table|
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Settlers-5-Heritage-Kings-Gold-Pc/dp/B000V8HVOY Amazon] | {{ID|Amazon}} | Comes with an expansion pack, has a CD/DVD check.}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} | | Windows }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/heritage_of_kings_the_settlers GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Unknown if contains expansion packs. }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | heritage_of_kings_the_settlers | DRM-free | Does not include the expansions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/the_settlers_series/the_settlers_heritage_of_kings_complete|title=The Settlers: Heritage of Kings (Complete) ?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/15310/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Unknown if contains expansion packs. <ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2667247</ref> }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 15310 | Steam | Does not include the expansions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/15310/discussions/0/350540973989843658/|title=Does this include the expansion pack? :: The Settlers: Heritage of Kings General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> Replaced by the History Edition in 2018. | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://shop.ubi.com/store/ubiemea/en_GB/pd/productID.177421500/sac.true Uplay] | {{ID|Uplay}} | }}
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{{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948888a7e300458b47e6 | Uplay | Replaced by the History Edition in 2018. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and the first expansion disc.
 +
{{ii}} The '''Complete Edition''' includes the base game and both expansion discs. The German version also includes a soundtrack disc and 4 exclusive maps, as well as a figurine in the first edition.
  
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{{++}} Since the inclusion of expansion packs in digital version has not been confirmed, for full experience, the retail version is recommended.
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==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        = The expansion packs include new missions, maps, units, heroes and technologies.
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
  
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==Improvements==
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{{DLC|
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===[http://www.ubi.com/US/Downloads/Info.aspx?dlId=805 Patches]===
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{{DLC/row| Expansion Disc | Includes the map editor. | Windows }}
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{{ii}} Patches only need to be installed on retail versions of the game, as digital downloads already come fully patched.
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{{DLC/row| Legends Expansion Disc | | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
 +
{{ii}} [http://www.ubi.com/US/Downloads/Info.aspx?dlId=805 Patches] only need to be installed on retail versions of the game, as digital downloads already come fully patched.
 
{{ii}} Installing the expansion pack also updates the main game to version 1.05.
 
{{ii}} Installing the expansion pack also updates the main game to version 1.05.
 +
===Resolution Fixes===
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{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/the-settlers-heritage-of-kings/addons/the-settlers-heritage-of-kings-resolution-1920x1080 Resolution Fix] bypasses the limited resolution selection in the graphics options.
 +
===Texture Packs===
 +
{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/the-settlers-heritage-of-kings/addons/hd-texture-pack-en HD Texture Pack] for EN version.
 +
==Game data==
 +
===Configuration file(s) location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\THE SETTLERS - Heritage of Kings\Data\GDB.bin}}
 +
}}
  
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==Game data==
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===Save game data location===
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game data|
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{{Game Location Table/row|All versions|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\THE SETTLERS - Heritage of Kings\SaveGames}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\THE SETTLERS - Heritage of Kings\SaveGames}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
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{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|steam_cloud            =false
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|discord                  =  
−
|steam_cloud_notes      =
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|discord notes            =  
−
|origin                =
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|epic games launcher      =  
−
|origin_notes          =
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|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|uplay                  =
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|gog galaxy                = false
−
|uplay_notes            =
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|gog galaxy notes          =  
−
|gamesave_manager      =false
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|origin                    =  
−
|gamesave_manager_notes =
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|origin notes              =  
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|gamestow               =false
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|steam cloud               = false
−
|gamestow_notes         =
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|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|synctocloud            =false
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|ubisoft connect          = unknown
−
|synctocloud_notes      =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =  
−
|square_enix            =
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|xbox cloud                =  
−
|square_enix_notes      =
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|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/heritage-kings-settlers
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/heritage-kings-settlers
−
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
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|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
−
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
−
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
−
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution      = hackable
−
|widescreen resolution notes= Native support, tested up to 1440x900.
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|widescreen resolution notes= Stretched by default, use [https://www.moddb.com/games/the-settlers-heritage-of-kings/addons/the-settlers-heritage-of-kings-resolution-1920x1080 Resolution Fix].
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Stretched by default, use [https://www.moddb.com/games/the-settlers-heritage-of-kings/addons/the-settlers-heritage-of-kings-resolution-1920x1080 Resolution Fix].
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = Needs to be enforced via graphics driver's controls.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Needs to be enforced via graphics driver's controls.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 +
|60 fps                    = unknown
 +
|60 fps notes              =
 +
|120 fps                    = unknown
 +
|120 fps notes              =
 +
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = false
 +
|color blind notes          =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
−
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 +
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes   =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = unknown
 
|separate volume          = unknown
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Also the ''Expansion Disk'' was translated and dubbed. The ''Legends'' expansion was not released in Italy, so no official translation is available. Retail version only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          =
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = true
 +
|lan play players    =
 +
|lan play modes      =
 +
|lan play notes      = Removed from the History Edition
 +
|online play          = false
 +
|online play players  =
 +
|online play modes    =
 +
|online play notes    = The official TinCat service has been shut down.
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        = false
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                = true
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          = false
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      = true
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          = unknown
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  = 6668,7073,40000-42999,45000-45001
 +
|udp  = 7073,41006,44000
 +
|upnp = unknown
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/settlers-5/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Network settings==
+
==Issues fixed==
−
===[[Port Forwarding]]<ref>http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/OpenNetworks/iConnectAccess612/The_Settlers_V_Heritage_of_Kings.htm</ref>===
+
===Game blocks part of graphics settings===
−
{{Port Forwarding|
+
{{Fixbox|description=Remove driver version check|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Port Forwarding/row| 6668 | TCP | }}
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* Use [https://www.moddb.com/games/the-settlers-heritage-of-kings/addons/fix-low-graphics modified d3d9.dll]
−
{{Port Forwarding/row| 7073 | Both | }}
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* See [https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/791899/geforce-drivers/hardware-t-amp-l-not-detected/post/4376596/#4376596 GeForce Forums topic].
−
{{Port Forwarding/row| 40000 - 42999 | TCP | }}
+
}}
−
{{Port Forwarding/row| 41006 | UDP | }}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use a graphics wrapper|fix=
−
{{Port Forwarding/row| 44000 | UDP | }}
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* Wrappers like [[DgVoodoo 2]] can circumvent the graphics driver check.
−
{{Port Forwarding/row| 45000 - 45001 | TCP | }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} Internet play requires creation of UBI.com account (can be done from within the game).
+
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
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|shader model notes    =
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This page is for the original release. For the History Edition, see The Settlers: Heritage of Kings - History Edition.

The Settlers: Heritage of Kings
The Settlers: Heritage of Kings cover
Developers
Blue Byte Software
Publishers
Ubisoft
Engines
RenderWare
Release dates
Windows November 25, 2004
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres Building, RTS
Themes Fantasy, Medieval
Series The Settlers
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The Settlers: Heritage of Kings on Wikipedia
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⤏ Go to series page
The Settlers 1994
The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici 1996
The Settlers III 1998
The Settlers IV 2001
The Settlers: Heritage of Kings 2004
The Settlers II: 10th Anniversary 2006
The Settlers: Rise of an Empire 2007
The Settlers: Rise of Cultures 2008
The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom 2010
The Settlers Online 2012
The Settlers - History Edition 2018
The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici - History Edition 2018
The Settlers III: History Edition 2018
The Settlers IV - History Edition 2018
The Settlers: Heritage of Kings - History Edition 2018
The Settlers: Rise of an Empire - History Edition 2018
The Settlers 7: History Edition 2018
The Settlers: New Allies 2023

The Settlers: Heritage of Kings is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view building and RTS game in the The Settlers series.

General information

Official Forum - Ubisoft forum for game series
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1]
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Does not include the expansions.[3]
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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 Does not include the expansions.[4] Replaced by the History Edition in 2018.
Windows
Ubisoft Store (unavailable)
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 Replaced by the History Edition in 2018.
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
The Gold Edition includes the base game and the first expansion disc.
The Complete Edition includes the base game and both expansion discs. The German version also includes a soundtrack disc and 4 exclusive maps, as well as a figurine in the first edition.

Monetization

Type Notes
Expansion pack The expansion packs include new missions, maps, units, heroes and technologies.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Expansion Disc Includes the map editor.
Windows
Legends Expansion Disc
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

Patches only need to be installed on retail versions of the game, as digital downloads already come fully patched.
Installing the expansion pack also updates the main game to version 1.05.

Resolution Fixes

Resolution Fix bypasses the limited resolution selection in the graphics options.

Texture Packs

HD Texture Pack for EN version.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\THE SETTLERS - Heritage of Kings\Data\GDB.bin
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15310/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\THE SETTLERS - Heritage of Kings\SaveGames
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15310/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Ubisoft Connect

Video

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Stretched by default, use Resolution Fix.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Stretched by default, use Resolution Fix.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Needs to be enforced via graphics driver's controls.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Needs to be enforced via graphics driver's controls.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
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
French
German
Italian
Also the Expansion Disk was translated and dubbed. The Legends expansion was not released in Italy, so no official translation is available. Retail version only.
Russian
Retail only.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Removed from the History Edition
Online play
The official TinCat service has been shut down.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 6668,7073,40000-42999,45000-45001
UDP 7073,41006,44000
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Game blocks part of graphics settings

Remove driver version check[citation needed]
Use a graphics wrapper
  • Wrappers like DgVoodoo 2 can circumvent the graphics driver check.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer TinCat

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon 1 GHz 2.4 GHz Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.5 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		64 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

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