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|cover = The settlers IV.jpg | |cover = The settlers IV.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 15, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 15, 2001}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207659254 |
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = settlers-fourth-edition | ||
|wikipedia = The Settlers IV | |wikipedia = The Settlers IV | ||
|winehq = 239 | |winehq = 239 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|The Settlers}} | {{Series|The Settlers}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{--}} The game doesn't run on a native Windows 10 system. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659254|the_settlers_series|for game series}} |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | the_settlers_4_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition - includes expansions: '''Mission CD''' and '''The Trojans and the Elixir of Power''' | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_settlers_4_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition - includes expansions: '''Mission CD''' and '''The Trojans and the Elixir of Power'''. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 5be2b34288a7e3b8170265d3 | Uplay | History Edition - includes expansions: '''Mission CD''', '''The Trojans and the Elixir of Power''', and '''The New World'''. Part of {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Mission CD | | | + | {{DLC/row| Mission CD | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| The Trojans and the Elixir of Power | | | + | {{DLC/row| The Trojans and the Elixir of Power | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Die Neue Welt | Available only in German language | | + | {{DLC/row| Die Neue Welt | Available only in German language | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Community Pack: Historische Schlachten | Available only in German language | | + | {{DLC/row| Community Pack: Historische Schlachten | Available only in German language | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} [http://www.siedler-maps.de/downloads.php?action=download&downloadid=26 2.50.1516a] is the latest retail patch. Applies to all language versions. This patch does not remove the CD protection. | |
− | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Video\</code> |
− | # Go to | ||
− | |||
# Delete or rename <code>BB_logo.bik</code>,<code>S4.bik</code> and <code>UbiSoft_Logo.bik</code> | # Delete or rename <code>BB_logo.bik</code>,<code>S4.bik</code> and <code>UbiSoft_Logo.bik</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | |||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Config\GameSettings.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games store = | ||
+ | |epic games store notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = unknown | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://github.com/FireEmerald/Settlers4-Widescreen-Tool The Settlers 4: Widescreen Tool]. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = unknown |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = hackable |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. |
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = false |
− | |60 fps notes = 30 FPS | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = |
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = unknown |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|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 = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = unknown |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = unknown |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = unknown |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = unknown |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |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 = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |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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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/settlers_4_the/files/5898.html Unofficial translation by «7Wolf»] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Retail version compatibility problems=== | ===Retail version compatibility problems=== | ||
{{ii}} Many bugs, glitches and crashes in every OS higher than Windows XP. Only the GOG.com version has better support.{{cn|reason=Should explain specific issues|date=January 2016}} | {{ii}} Many bugs, glitches and crashes in every OS higher than Windows XP. Only the GOG.com version has better support.{{cn|reason=Should explain specific issues|date=January 2016}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Fatal error: Exception 0xc0000005 at 0x00468bd0!=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Occurs if something went wrong while using trading routes via ship (but not limited to this). It's a bug in the game itself.<ref name="wsTool">[https://github.com/FireEmerald/Settlers4-Widescreen-Tool FireEmerald/Settlers4-Widescreen-Tool: Unlocks resolutions up to Full HD in The Settlers 4]</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Music stops when playing as Mayan=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you fight as Mayan, the music stops playing after a fight. This is a known bug that was never fixed. You can start the music again if you move the in-game Sound FX slider under Settings > Sound settings.<ref name="wsTool"/> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ==="Error initializing Graphic Interface" error (or black screen/game doesn't launch)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Windows 10 patch (DXwrapper)|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/The-Settlers-IV The Settlers IV · elishacloud/dxwrapper Wiki]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/The-Settlers-IV The Settlers IV Windows 10 patch]. | ||
+ | # Unzip the main fix to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Unzip the editor fix to The Settlers IV 'Editor' folder. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 OSR2, 98, 2000, ME, NT 4.0 |
− | |minCPU = Pentium 200 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz |
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 250 MB | |minHD = 250 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Resolution of at least 800x600 |
|minVRAM = 4 MB | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
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Developers | |
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Blue Byte | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 15, 2001 |
Key points
- The game doesn't run on a native Windows 10 system. See Issues fixed.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Gold Edition - includes expansions: Mission CD and The Trojans and the Elixir of Power. | |||
Ubisoft Store | History Edition - includes expansions: Mission CD, The Trojans and the Elixir of Power, and The New World. Part of Ubisoft+. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Mission CD | ||
The Trojans and the Elixir of Power | ||
Die Neue Welt | Available only in German language | |
Community Pack: Historische Schlachten | Available only in German language |
Essential improvements
Patches
- 2.50.1516a is the latest retail patch. Applies to all language versions. This patch does not remove the CD protection.
Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Config\GameSettings.cfg[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Russian | Unofficial translation by «7Wolf» |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | Official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
Issues unresolved
Retail version compatibility problems
- Many bugs, glitches and crashes in every OS higher than Windows XP. Only the GOG.com version has better support.[citation needed]
Fatal error: Exception 0xc0000005 at 0x00468bd0!
- Occurs if something went wrong while using trading routes via ship (but not limited to this). It's a bug in the game itself.[1]
Music stops when playing as Mayan
- If you fight as Mayan, the music stops playing after a fight. This is a known bug that was never fixed. You can start the music again if you move the in-game Sound FX slider under Settings > Sound settings.[1]
Issues fixed
"Error initializing Graphic Interface" error (or black screen/game doesn't launch)
Use Windows 10 patch (DXwrapper)[2] |
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|
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 OSR2, 98, 2000, ME, NT 4.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 250 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Resolution of at least 800x600 4 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).