Difference between revisions of "TrackMania Sunrise"

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Warnings

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


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Key points

Also known as TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme.

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		StarForce 3.4.71.19 DRM^{[Note 1]}

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
Download the TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme 1.5.1 update. Extract the `.exe` file from the `.zip`. Run the `tmsx_150_to_151_cd_setup.exe` file and follow the installation wizard. 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 settings

Advanced video settings

Display compatibility settings

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English

Network

Network config

Multiplayer types

Type	Players	Notes
Local play	8	Hot seat
LAN play
Online play
Asynchronous multiplayer

Connection types

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

Issues Fixed

Game does not launch on Windows 8 and above

Remove StarForce DRM^[3]

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.
Download and install the TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme expansion.
Download and install the eXtreme 1.5.0 to 1.5.1 update.
Download the patched game files and place them in the game's installation folder <path-to-game>
Download the fixed d3d9.dll and place it in your installation folder
Set both TMSunrise.exe and TMSunriseLauncher.exe to run as administrator
Run TMSunriseLauncher.exe and enter your license key when asked.
Launch the game.

Bypasses StarForce driver installation and solves the inability to launch the game on modern systems.

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9.0c

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	98 SE, ME, 2000, XP	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

↑ 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.
↑ ^2.0 ^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

[3] 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.

[gamedir-4] 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).

[StarForce_Windows_8.1-1] Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support

[StarForce_Windows_10-2] Windows 10 support - StarForce Support

[5] Trackmania Sunrise Extreme on Windows 10 - Instructions and MEGATHREAD

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 ==Issues Fixed==
 ===Game does not launch on Windows 8 and above===
-{{--}} The version of StarForce used by the game is blocked on Windows 10 and later.
+{{Fixbox|description=Remove StarForce DRM|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TrackMania/comments/euv4og/trackmania_sunrise_extreme_on_windows_10/ Trackmania Sunrise Extreme on Windows 10 - Instructions and MEGATHREAD]</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox|description=Install TrackMania Sunrise patched files.|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TrackMania/comments/euv4og/trackmania_sunrise_extreme_on_windows_10/ Trackmania Sunrise Extreme on Windows 10 - Instructions and MEGATHREAD]</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.
 # Download and install the [https://www.gamefront.com/games/trackmania-sunrise/file/trackmania-sunrise-extreme-add-on#Download TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme expansion.]

Developers

	Nadeo
Publishers
North America	Enlight Software
United Kingdom	Digital Jesters
Release dates
Windows	April 6, 2005