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|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |lutris = trackmania-united | ||
|mobygames = trackmania-united | |mobygames = trackmania-united | ||
|wikipedia = TrackMania#TrackMania United | |wikipedia = TrackMania#TrackMania United | ||
|winehq = 7064 | |winehq = 7064 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Currency, Free-to-grind}} | ||
| + | {{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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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} No longer available digitally | {{ii}} No longer available digitally | ||
| + | {{--}}{{DRM|StarForce}} for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions). | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} Last patch for retail versions is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1919-trackmania-united-dvd-patch-2006-12-15/ 0.2.0.8] (which also updates StarForce DRM to version 4.50.7.3) | {{ii}} Last patch for retail versions is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1919-trackmania-united-dvd-patch-2006-12-15/ 0.2.0.8] (which also updates StarForce DRM to version 4.50.7.3) | ||
| − | {{ii}} Launcher's updater now points directly to the [[TrackMania United Forever|Forever]] [https://www.moddb.com/games/trackmania-united-forever/downloads/upgrade-retail upgrade], which is an entirely separate installation and doesn't actually alter the original game. | + | {{ii}} Launcher's updater now points directly to the [[TrackMania United Forever|Forever]] [https://www.moddb.com/games/trackmania-united-forever/downloads/upgrade-retail upgrade], which is an entirely separate installation and doesn't actually alter the original game. This means that the final 0.2.1.0 update is lost. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{ii}} The scores folder stores all medal information and race data. | {{ii}} The scores folder stores all medal information and race data. | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/trackmania-united | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/trackmania-united | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
| − | |anisotropic notes = Bilinear,Trilinear, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. | + | |anisotropic notes = Bilinear, Trilinear, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = 2, 4, 6, 8, and 16 samples. | |antialiasing notes = 2, 4, 6, 8, and 16 samples. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Listed as <code>Display VSync</code>. | |vsync notes = Listed as <code>Display VSync</code>. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Every input is remappable in the profile settings. | |key remap notes = Every input is remappable in the profile settings. | ||
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|xbox prompts = false | |xbox prompts = false | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, sound effects. | |separate volume notes = Music, sound effects. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Issues | + | ==Issues fixed== |
===Game does not work properly on Windows 8 and above=== | ===Game does not work properly on Windows 8 and above=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Install TrackMania United patched files.|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install TrackMania United patched files.|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 game from original DVD. Do not launch the game yet - If you do, you will be asked to install unwanted StarForce libraries on your computer. | # Install game from original DVD. Do not launch the game yet - If you do, you will be asked to install unwanted StarForce libraries on your computer. | ||
# Download and install the [https://www.gamecopyworld.com/games/pc_trackmania_united.shtml v0.2.10 No DVD/Fixed Files.] | # Download and install the [https://www.gamecopyworld.com/games/pc_trackmania_united.shtml v0.2.10 No DVD/Fixed Files.] | ||
| − | # Download | + | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ DGVoodoo] and extract d3d9.dll from MS>x86 into your installation folder. |
# Set both TMUnited.exe and TMUnited.exe to run as administrator | # Set both TMUnited.exe and TMUnited.exe to run as administrator | ||
# Run TMUnited.exe and submit your license key when asked | # Run TMUnited.exe and submit your license key when asked | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9. | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw 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 = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:51, 9 January 2024
This page is for the original release. For the upgraded version, see TrackMania United Forever.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Nadeo | |
| Publishers | |
| Focus Home Interactive | |
| Deep Silver | |
| 93 Games | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 16, 2006 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | Currency, Free-to-grind |
| 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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|
| ⤏ 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 |
Key points
- Effectively replaced by TrackMania United Forever. Owners of this game can get it as a free upgrade.[1]
- Online services are no longer active in favor of Forever's.
General information
Availability
- No longer available digitally
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Essential improvements
Patches
- Last patch for retail versions is 0.2.0.8 (which also updates StarForce DRM to version 4.50.7.3)
- Launcher's updater now points directly to the Forever upgrade, which is an entirely separate installation and doesn't actually alter the original game. This means that the final 0.2.1.0 update is lost.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Default.SystemConfig.Gbx[Note 1] |
- Graphics settings are stored in the
GfxDevicePerfs.txtfile.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\TrackMania United\Profiles\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\TrackMania United\Scores\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\TrackMania United\Tracks\ |
- 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
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Listed as > 4:3 (large). Text and other display objects will stretch. |
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| Multi-monitor | GUI elements are severely stretched. | ||
| 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) | Bilinear, Trilinear, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | 2, 4, 6, 8, and 16 samples. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Listed as Display VSync. |
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| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No FPS or refresh rate limit. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Every input is remappable in the profile settings. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse not used in gameplay. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Mouse not used in gameplay. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | Controller can be unplugged during gameplay. | |
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects. | |
| Surround sound | System default used | |
| Subtitles | The game does not have voice acting. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Portuguese | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Slovak | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Turkish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 8 | Hot seat No split-screen. |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | Peer-to-peer is used to download other players' skins and horns. | |
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 2350, 3450 |
| UDP | 2350, 3450 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game does not work properly on Windows 8 and above
| Install TrackMania United patched files.[2] |
|---|
|
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) | 2000 | XP, Vista |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1600+ | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB (512 MB with Vista) | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 3D accelerated 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ TRACKMANIA UNITED EXPANDS TO BECOME TM UNITED FOREVER - TM-FORUM
- ↑ Trackmania Sunrise Extreme on Windows 10 - Instructions and MEGATHREAD - last accessed on 17 May 2023