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{{Stub}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = TrackMania Sunrise cover.jpg
 
|cover        = TrackMania Sunrise cover.jpg
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 6, 2005}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 6, 2005}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|trackmania-sunrise|82}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
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|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|lutris      = trackmania-sunrise-extreme
 +
|mobygames    = trackmania-sunrise
 
|wikipedia    = TrackMania#TrackMania Sunrise
 
|wikipedia    = TrackMania#TrackMania Sunrise
 
|winehq      = 3878
 
|winehq      = 3878
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person, First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Racing, Tricks }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Track racing }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Stylized }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            |TrackMania}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|TrackMania}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} Has trouble launching on modern versions of Windows due to StarForce DRM. No known workaround.
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{{ii}} Also known as '''TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme''', which is a free expansion pack for the base game.
 +
{{--}} Has problems running on modern machines. See [[#Game does not launch on Windows 8 and above|Game does not launch on Windows 8 and above]] and [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]].
 +
 
 +
'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [http://www.trackmaniasunrise.com/indexUk.php Official website]
 +
{{mm}} [https://sunrise.tm-exchange.com/main.aspx TrackMania Exchange]
 +
{{mm}} [http://www.tm-forum.com/ TrackMania Forums]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Disc | |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3.4.71.19}} |  | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B0007UQ0OS | Disc |  |  | Windows }}
+
}}
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
{{ii}} Multiple updates including bonus tracks are available for the game.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Update TrackMania Sunrise Extreme to 1.5.1|ref=|fix=
 +
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1290-trackmania-sunrise-extreme-151-update/ TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme 1.5.1 update].
 +
# Extract the <code>.exe</code> file from the <code>.zip</code>.
 +
# Run the <code>tmsx_150_to_151_cd_setup.exe</code> file and follow the installation wizard.
 +
# Launch the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Default.SystemConfig.Gbx}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Graphics settings are stored in the <code>Default.SystemConfig.Gbx</code> file.
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\GameData\Profiles|{{p|game}}\GameData\Tracks|{{p|game}}\GameData\Scores}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} The profiles folder stores all configuration information and preferences.
 +
{{ii}} The tracks folder stores all tracks along with any custom tracks.
 +
{{ii}} The scores folder stores all medal information and race data.
  
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==Video settings==
+
==Video==
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Image|TMO-Conf2.PNG|Advanced video settings}}
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/trackmania-sunrise
+
{{Image|TMO-Conf3.PNG|Display compatibility settings}}
 +
{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/trackmania-sunrise
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
−
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
+
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
−
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
+
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution notes=  
+
|widescreen resolution notes= Listed as <code>> 4:3 (large)</code>. Text and other display objects will stretch.
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = true
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = HUD stretches significantly.
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
−
|fov                        = unknown
+
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
−
|windowed                  = unknown
+
|windowed                  = true
−
|windowed notes            =  
+
|windowed notes            = Only supports resolutions up to 1280x960. Can be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
−
|borderless windowed        = unknown
+
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = unknown
+
|anisotropic                = true
−
|anisotropic notes          =  
+
|anisotropic notes          = 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x
−
|antialiasing              = unknown
+
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = 2x, 4x, and 6x
−
|vsync                      = unknown
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|upscaling                  = unknown
−
|vsync notes                =  
+
|upscaling tech            =
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|60 fps                    = unknown
+
|upscaling notes            =  
 +
|vsync                      = true
 +
|vsync notes                = Listed as <code>Display VSync</code>.
 +
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
−
|120 fps                    = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = true
−
|120 fps notes              =  
+
|120 fps notes              = No FPS or refresh rate limit
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{Input settings
+
{{Image|TMO-AdvInput-Settings.PNG|Input settings}}
−
|key remap                = unknown
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{{Input
−
|key remap notes          =  
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|key remap                = true
−
|acceleration option      = unknown
+
|key remap notes          = Every input is re-mappable in the player's profile.
 +
|acceleration option      = true
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
−
|mouse menu                = unknown
+
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
−
|controller support        = unknown
+
|touchscreen              = false
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 +
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
−
|full controller          = unknown
+
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
−
|controller remap          = unknown
+
|controller remap          = true
−
|controller remap notes    =  
+
|controller remap notes    = Only available in-game through player's profile
−
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
−
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
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|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = false
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
−
|controller hotplug        = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|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         = true
 +
|other controllers notes  = Any DirectInput or XInput device is supported.
 +
|other button prompts     = false
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 +
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
−
|haptic feedback          = unknown
+
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = true
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|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==
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{{Audio settings
+
{{Image|TMO-Audio-Settings.PNG|Audio settings}}
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|separate volume          = unknown
+
{{Audio
−
|separate volume notes    =  
+
|separate volume          = true
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|surround sound          = unknown
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|separate volume notes    = Sound, Music
−
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|surround sound          = true
−
|subtitles                = unknown
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|surround sound notes    = 7.1 or 5.1 Surround.
−
|subtitles notes          =  
+
|subtitles                = n/a
−
|closed captions          = unknown
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|subtitles notes          = The game does not have voice acting.
 +
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
−
|eax support              =  
+
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes = The game uses licensed songs. The songs can on paper be deleted from the installation folder and replaced with other songs in OGG format.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
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  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles =  
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  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
 +
{{Image|TMO-Network-Config.PNG|Network config}}
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
−
|local play          = unknown
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|local play          = true
−
|local play players  =  
+
|local play players  = 8
−
|local play modes    =  
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|local play modes    = Hot-seat
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
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|lan play            = unknown
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|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
−
|lan play modes      =  
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|lan play modes      = Versus, Co-op
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
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|matchmaking        =  
 
|matchmaking        =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
−
|p2p                =  
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|p2p                = true
−
|p2p notes          =  
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|p2p notes          = Peer-to-peer is used to download other players' skins and horns.
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|dedicated          =  
+
|dedicated          = true
−
|dedicated notes    =  
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|dedicated notes    = Offical Dedicated Server available from Nadeo.
−
|self-hosting      =  
+
|self-hosting      = true
−
|self-hosting notes =  
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|self-hosting notes = "Local Internet Connection" option in "Multiplayer" in-game. Default port: 2350.
−
|direct ip          =  
+
|direct ip          = true
−
|direct ip notes    =  
+
|direct ip notes    = Forcable IP address option along with server port.
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
−
|tcp  =  
+
|tcp  = 2350
 
|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
−
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Game does not launch on Windows 8 and above===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Remove StarForce DRM|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/TrackMania/comments/euv4og/trackmania_sunrise_extreme_on_windows_10/|title=Trackmania Sunrise Extreme on Windows 10 - Instructions and MEGATHREAD|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Install the game from the original CD. Do '''not''' launch the game after installing, if you do, you will be asked to install unwanted StarForce libraries on your computer, which is not needed.
 +
# Download and install the [https://www.gamefront.com/games/trackmania-sunrise/file/trackmania-sunrise-extreme-add-on#Download TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme expansion.]
 +
# Download and install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1290-trackmania-sunrise-extreme-151-update/ eXtreme 1.5.0 to 1.5.1 update.]
 +
# Download the [https://mega.nz/#!YZhmDaCL!fn5fSeEOUf0w2tzAvVsSOYE9kAZZJwBCaGuzcgNuZnk patched game files] and place them in the game's installation folder. Click "Yes" if prompts to replace files. {{p|game}}
 +
# Download the [https://mega.nz/file/9IxHiRJT#rsWxpGgaq8u-vBFrrSdsn40nWIu1x4uT6Cppp17mWvE fixed d3d9.dll] and place it in your installation folder
 +
# Set both <code>TMSunrise.exe</code> and <code>TMSunriseLauncher.exe</code> to run as administrator
 +
# Run <code>TMSunriseLauncher.exe</code> and enter your license key when prompted.
 +
# Launch the game. If <code>TMSunriseLauncher.exe</code> doesn't work, try launching <code>TMSunrise.exe</code>
 +
{{ii}} Bypasses StarForce driver installation and solves the inability to launch the game on modern systems.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 9
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = No
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
−
|cutscenes        =  
+
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
−
|cutscenes notes  =  
+
|cutscenes notes  = Version 1.8c
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP  
+
|minOS    = 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon equivalent
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon equivalent
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|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP
 
|recRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recRAM  = 256 MB
−
|recHD    =  
+
|recHD    = 900+
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT
 
|recVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 64 MB
−
|recDX    = 9.0
+
|recDX    = 9.0b
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} Windows 95 and NT are not supported
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Windows 95 and NT are not supported
 
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 15:09, 4 February 2024

TrackMania Sunrise
TrackMania Sunrise cover
Developers
Nadeo
Publishers
North America Enlight Software
United Kingdom Digital Jesters
Release dates
Windows April 6, 2005
Reception
Metacritic 82
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person, First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Racing, Tricks
Vehicles Track racing
Art styles Stylized
Series TrackMania
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TrackMania Sunrise on MobyGames
TrackMania Sunrise on Wikipedia
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⤏ Go to series page
TrackMania (2003) 2003
TrackMania Sunrise 2005
TrackMania Nations 2006
TrackMania United 2006
TrackMania Nations Forever 2008
TrackMania United Forever 2008
TrackMania 2: Canyon 2011
TrackMania 2: Stadium 2013
TrackMania 2: Valley 2013
Trackmania Turbo 2016
Trackmania 2: Lagoon 2017
Trackmania (2020) 2020

Warnings

StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see Availability for affected versions).

Key points

Also known as TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme, which is a free expansion pack for the base game.
Has problems running on modern machines. See Game does not launch on Windows 8 and above and Issues fixed.

General information

Official website
TrackMania Exchange
TrackMania Forums

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 StarForce 3.4.71.19 DRM[Note 1]
Windows
StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).

Essential improvements

Multiple updates including bonus tracks are available for the game.
Update TrackMania Sunrise Extreme to 1.5.1
  1. Download the TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme 1.5.1 update.
  2. Extract the .exe file from the .zip.
  3. Run the tmsx_150_to_151_cd_setup.exe file and follow the installation wizard.
  4. Launch the game.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Default.SystemConfig.Gbx[Note 2]
Graphics settings are stored in the Default.SystemConfig.Gbx file.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\GameData\Profiles[Note 2]
<path-to-game>\GameData\Tracks[Note 2]
<path-to-game>\GameData\Scores[Note 2]
The profiles folder stores all configuration information and preferences.
The tracks folder stores all tracks along with any custom tracks.
The scores folder stores all medal information and race data.

Video

Advanced video settings
Advanced video settings
Display compatibility settings
Display compatibility settings

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Listed as > 4:3 (large). Text and other display objects will stretch.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
 HUD stretches significantly.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Only supports resolutions up to 1280x960. Can be toggled with Alt+↵ Enter.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x
Anti-aliasing (AA)
2x, 4x, and 6x
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Listed as Display VSync.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No FPS or refresh rate limit
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Input settings
Input settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Every input is re-mappable in the player's profile.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Only available in-game through player's profile
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Any DirectInput or XInput device is supported.
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound, Music
Surround sound
7.1 or 5.1 Surround.
Subtitles
The game does not have voice acting.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
Royalty free audio
The game uses licensed songs. The songs can on paper be deleted from the installation folder and replaced with other songs in OGG format.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Network config
Network config

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
8 Hot seat
LAN play
Versus, Co-op
Online play

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Peer-to-peer
Peer-to-peer is used to download other players' skins and horns.
Dedicated
Offical Dedicated Server available from Nadeo.
Self-hosting
"Local Internet Connection" option in "Multiplayer" in-game. Default port: 2350.
Direct IP
Forcable IP address option along with server port.

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 2350
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Game does not launch on Windows 8 and above

Remove StarForce DRM[3]
  1. Install the game from the original CD. Do not launch the game after installing, if you do, you will be asked to install unwanted StarForce libraries on your computer, which is not needed.
  2. Download and install the TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme expansion.
  3. Download and install the eXtreme 1.5.0 to 1.5.1 update.
  4. Download the patched game files and place them in the game's installation folder. Click "Yes" if prompts to replace files. <path-to-game>
  5. Download the fixed d3d9.dll and place it in your installation folder
  6. Set both TMSunrise.exe and TMSunriseLauncher.exe to run as administrator
  7. Run TMSunriseLauncher.exe and enter your license key when prompted.
  8. Launch the game. If TMSunriseLauncher.exe doesn't work, try launching TMSunrise.exe
Bypasses StarForce driver installation and solves the inability to launch the game on modern systems.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video Version 1.8c

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III
AMD Athlon equivalent		 Intel Pentium 4
AMD Athlon XP
System memory (RAM) 128 MB 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 900 MB 900+
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0b compatible
Windows 95 and NT are not supported


Notes

  1. ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[1][2] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 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