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+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{--}} The game doesn't run on a native Windows 10 system. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. | ||
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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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===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}} | ||
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+ | ===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> | ||
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+ | ===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"/> | ||
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+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ==="Error initializing Graphic Interface" error=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Windows 10 patch|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]. | ||
+ | # Copy the main fix to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Copy the editor fix to The Settlers IV 'Editor' folder. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== |
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Developers | |
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Blue Byte Software | |
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 |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Gold Edition - includes expansions: Mission CD and The Trojans and the Elixir of Power |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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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 |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Config\GameSettings.cfg[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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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
Use Windows 10 patch[2] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95b, 98, 2000, ME, NT 4.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 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).
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