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{{disambig|the original game|the 2018 re-release|[[The Settlers IV - History Edition]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = The settlers IV.jpg
 
|cover        = The settlers IV.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte Software}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte Software|Early prints}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 15, 2001}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 15, 2001}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select, Multiple select }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Building, RTS }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Classical, Fantasy, Pre-Columbian Americas }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | The Settlers }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659254
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659254
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|hltb        = 15000
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|lutris      = the-settlers-iv-gold-edition
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|mobygames    = settlers-fourth-edition
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|mobygames    = 3326
 
|wikipedia    = The Settlers IV
 
|wikipedia    = The Settlers IV
 
|winehq      = 239
 
|winehq      = 239
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|The Settlers}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{--}} The game doesn't run on a native Windows 10 system. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]].
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|introduction      =
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|release history  =
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|current state    = The game has compatibility issues with Windows 10 systems and needs a workaround to run.<ref name="elishacloud/dxwrapper Wiki">https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/The-Settlers-IV The Settlers IV · elishacloud/dxwrapper Wiki</ref> See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]].
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} | | 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 }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_settlers_4_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 5be2b34288a7e3b8170265d3 | Uplay | History Edition - includes expansions: '''Mission CD''', '''The Trojans and the Elixir of Power''', '''The New World''', and '''Community Pack'''. Part of {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }}
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}}
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{{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/thesettlers4_demo Archive.org].
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===Version differences===
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{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game, the Mission CD, and The Trojans and the Elixir of Power expansion pack.
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{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition Plus''' was only ever released in the German-speaking market. Aside from all the content of the Gold Edition, it includes Die Neue Welt expansion pack.
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
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|dlc                    =
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|expansion pack        = The expansion packs includes new campaigns and maps. '''The Trojans and the Elixir of Power''' includes a new faction, and '''Die Neue Welt''' an exclusive terrain type.
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|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =
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|subscription          =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==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.
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{{ii}} [https://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.
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{{ii}} [https://github.com/zocker-160/Settlers-IV-Patches Widescreen Fix] adds support for FHD, 4k and custom resolutions.
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Video\</code>
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Video|folder}}
# Delete or rename <code>BB_logo.bik</code>,<code>S4.bik</code> and <code>UbiSoft_Logo.bik</code>
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# Delete or rename {{file|BB_logo.bik}}, {{file|S4.bik}} and {{file|UbiSoft_Logo.bik}}.
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}}
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===Skip all videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Config\Video.cfg|folder}} config file with any text editor
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# Set <code>ShowVideos</code> to 0
 
}}
 
}}
  
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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             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
|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           =  
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|steam cloud               =  
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  = unknown
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|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==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
|widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://github.com/FireEmerald/Settlers4-Widescreen-Tool The Settlers 4: Widescreen Tool].
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|widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://github.com/zocker-160/Settlers-IV-Patches Widescreen Fix] or [https://github.com/FireEmerald/Settlers4-Widescreen-Tool The Settlers 4: Widescreen Tool].
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = false
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://github.com/zocker-160/Settlers-IV-Patches Widescreen Fix].
|4k ultra hd                = false
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [https://github.com/zocker-160/Settlers-IV-Patches Widescreen Fix].
|fov                        = unknown
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|fov                        = n/a
|fov notes                  =  
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|fov notes                  = The player can zoom in and out.
|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed                  = false
|windowed notes            = Use <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
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|windowed notes            =
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
 
|vsync notes                = Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
|60 fps                    = false
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|60 fps                    = hackable
|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
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|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS by default but can be removed with [https://github.com/zocker-160/Settlers-IV-Patches Widescreen Fix].
|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps                    = hackable
|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = See 60fps notes above
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = false
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
|separate volume          = unknown
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|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
|subtitles                = unknown
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|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
 
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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|royalty free audio      = always on
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|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = n/a
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = n/a
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|notes    = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/298-the-settlers-iv-gold-edition-german-patch/ download for digital release].
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Polish
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|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
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|subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
  |interface = true
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  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = n/a
  |notes    = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/settlers_4_the/files/5898.html Unofficial translation by «7Wolf»]
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  |notes    = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/settlers_4_the/files/5898.html Unofficial translation by 7 Wolf]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play players    = 8
 
|lan play players    = 8
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
|lan play notes      = Removed from the History Edition
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|lan play notes      =  
|online play          = true
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|online play          = false
 
|online play players  = 8
 
|online play players  = 8
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
|online play notes    = Official multiplayer service has been shut down for the original version, but History Edition uses Ubisoft servers.
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|online play notes    = The official multiplayer service has been shut down.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|matchmaking        =  
 
|matchmaking        =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
|p2p                =  
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|p2p                = true
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          =  
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|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
|self-hosting      =  
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|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
|direct ip          =  
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|direct ip          = unknown
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
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{{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>
 
{{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===
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===Desynchronization issues===
{{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"/>
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{{ii}} Multiplayer matches tend to end up desynchronized after a while even with stable connections. This is a known issue that has never been addressed.
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
==="Error initializing Graphic Interface" error (or black screen/game doesn't launch)===
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==="Error initializing Graphic Interface" error (Or black screen / Game not starting)===
{{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=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Windows 10 patch (DXwrapper)|ref=<ref name="elishacloud/dxwrapper Wiki"></ref>|fix=
 
# Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/The-Settlers-IV The Settlers IV Windows 10 patch].
 
# 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 main fix to the installation folder.
 
# Unzip the editor fix to The Settlers IV 'Editor' folder.
 
# Unzip the editor fix to The Settlers IV 'Editor' folder.
 
}}
 
}}
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 +
{{ii}} You can also use [https://github.com/zocker-160/Settlers-IV-Patches Widescreen Fix] which includes a ddraw.dll wrapper, which also fixes this issue.
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===Music stops when playing as Mayans===
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{{ii}} When playing as Mayans, the music stops playing after a fight. This is a known bug that has never been fixed officially. A manual workaround is moving the in-game Sound FX slider under Settings > Sound settings to restart the music.
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{{ii}} A permanent fix can be found [https://settlermania.wordpress.com/quick-guides/restoring-music/ here].
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|direct3d versions      =  
 
|direct3d versions      =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
|directdraw versions    =  
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|directdraw versions    = 7
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|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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===Middleware===
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{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
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|physics notes    =
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|audio            = Miles Sound System
 +
|audio notes      = 6.1c<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2021-05-13|comment=Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.}}</ref>
 +
|interface        =
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|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        =
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|anticheat notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minGPU  = Resolution of at least 800x600
 
|minGPU  = Resolution of at least 800x600
 
|minVRAM  = 4 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 4 MB
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|minDX    = 7
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 01:23, 2 April 2023

This page is for the original game. For the 2018 re-release, see The Settlers IV - History Edition.

The Settlers IV
The Settlers IV cover
Developers
Blue Byte Software
Publishers
Early prints Blue Byte Software
Ubisoft
Release dates
Windows February 15, 2001
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Isometric
Controls Point and select, Multiple select
Genres Building, RTS
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Classical, Fantasy, Pre-Columbian Americas
Series The Settlers
The Settlers IV on HowLongToBeat
The Settlers IV on MobyGames
The Settlers IV on Wikipedia
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 IV is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric building and RTS game in the The Settlers series.

The game has compatibility issues with Windows 10 systems and needs a workaround to run.[1] See Issues fixed.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Gold Edition.
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
A free demo version is available from Archive.org.

Version differences

The Gold Edition includes the base game, the Mission CD, and The Trojans and the Elixir of Power expansion pack.
The Gold Edition Plus was only ever released in the German-speaking market. Aside from all the content of the Gold Edition, it includes Die Neue Welt expansion pack.

Monetization

Type Notes
Expansion pack The expansion packs includes new campaigns and maps. The Trojans and the Elixir of Power includes a new faction, and Die Neue Welt an exclusive terrain type.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Mission CD
Windows
The Trojans and the Elixir of Power
Windows
Die Neue Welt Available only in German language before the release of History Edition
Windows
Community Pack: Historische Schlachten Available only in German language before the release of History Edition
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

2.50.1516a is the latest retail patch. Applies to all language versions. This patch does not remove the CD protection.
Widescreen Fix adds support for FHD, 4k and custom resolutions.

Skip intro videos

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Video
  2. Delete or rename BB_logo.bik, S4.bik and UbiSoft_Logo.bik.

Skip all videos

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\Config\Video.cfg config file with any text editor
  2. Set ShowVideos to 0

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Config\GameSettings.cfg[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy

Video

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
French
Retail only.
German
Retail only; download for digital release.
Polish
Russian
Unofficial translation by 7 Wolf

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
8
Online play
8 The official multiplayer service has been shut down.

Connection types

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.[4]

Desynchronization issues

Multiplayer matches tend to end up desynchronized after a while even with stable connections. This is a known issue that has never been addressed.

Issues fixed

"Error initializing Graphic Interface" error (Or black screen / Game not starting)

Use Windows 10 patch (DXwrapper)[1]
  1. Download The Settlers IV Windows 10 patch.
  2. Unzip the main fix to the installation folder.
  3. Unzip the editor fix to The Settlers IV 'Editor' folder.
You can also use Widescreen Fix which includes a ddraw.dll wrapper, which also fixes this issue.

Music stops when playing as Mayans

When playing as Mayans, the music stops playing after a fight. This is a known bug that has never been fixed officially. A manual workaround is moving the in-game Sound FX slider under Settings > Sound settings to restart the music.
A permanent fix can be found here.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DirectDraw 7
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System 6.1c[5]
Cutscenes Bink Video

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
DirectX 7 compatible


Notes

  1. SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] 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.[3]
  2. 2.0 2.1 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).

References