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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Universe at War- Earth Assault - Cover.jpg | |cover = Universe at War- Earth Assault - Cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 10, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 10, 2007}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 10430 | |steam appid = 10430 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |hltb = 10818 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 32335 | ||
|wikipedia = Universe at War: Earth Assault | |wikipedia = Universe at War: Earth Assault | ||
|winehq = 6546 | |winehq = 6546 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = The game received three [[#Patches|official patches]] and a [[#Map packs|free map pack]] post-release. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = While the game was delisted from digital stores for unknown reasons, it remains mostly stable on modern systems, and its [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] multiplayer service is still online as of 2023. However, the DirectX 10 setting was never optimized, and causes a performance hit until reverted to DirectX 9.0c in the game's settings. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc,GFWL | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4.85}} disc check. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, key, GFWL | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4.85}} disc check. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101225093746/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/gamesyoumissed/|title=Games You've Missed - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 10430 | Steam, GFWL | | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local= | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=true}} |
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/universe-at-war/file/universe-at-war-demo GameFront]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Install [https:// | + | {{ii}} Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2294-universe-at-war-earth-assault-patch-nr-2/ patch 2] and [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/universe_at_war.php patch 3] to fix various issues. |
| + | |||
| + | ===Map packs=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} An official [http://www.petrolution.net/item-266?addview map pack] was released. It needs to be extracted to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\CustomMaps}}. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Petroglyph\UAWEA\Profile0\Player}} |
}} | }} | ||
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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 | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|UAWVideoNormal.png|In-game basic video settings.}} |
| + | {{Image|UAWVideoAdvanced.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | ||
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/universe-war-earth-assault | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/universe-war-earth-assault | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = 2x/4x/8x of unknown method (likely [[MSAA]]), 8x/16x [[CSAA]] and 8x/16x [[QCSAA]]. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = hackable |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Refresh rate is locked at 60 Hz. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = limited |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Certain actions' bindings cannot be set or changed. |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|UAWAudioSettings.png|In-game audio settings.}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, Sound Effects, Music and Dialogue. |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |surround sound notes = In-game options for Dolby Surround, SRS Circle Surround and discrete setups from 4.0 to 8.1 |
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2021-09-27|comment=Upon changing to another window, the game mutes all sounds.}}</ref> |
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes = EAX 2, 3 and 4 | + | |eax support notes = EAX 2, 3 and 4. |
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2021-09-27|comment=According to the [https://steamdb.info/app/10430/depots/ game's SteamDB depots], only the English, German and French versions got the full translation, while Italian and Spanish got only the interface translations.}}</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
| − | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
| − | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Co-op, Versus |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
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|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = true |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===High frame rate=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit registry setting|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2021-09-27|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to the game's [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
| + | # Find the <code>ScreenRefresh</code> key and edit it to a desired value: | ||
| + | * 3C - 60 (the default value) | ||
| + | * 4B - 75 | ||
| + | * 78 - 120 | ||
| + | * 90 - 144 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 10 |
| − | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Toggleable from the graphics options menu. DirectX 10 may cause significant framerate drops. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| − | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows arm app = false |
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |windows exe notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2021-09-27|comment=Tested with Process Explorer.}}</ref> |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-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 = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = Games for Windows - LIVE | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minHD = 6 GB | |minHD = 6 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6200 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6200 | ||
| − | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 |
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
| − | |minDX = 9 | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
|recOS = Vista | |recOS = Vista | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Petroglyph Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Sega | |
| Engines | |
| Alamo Game Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 10, 2007 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
 |
|
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Universe at War: Earth Assault is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game.
The game received three official patches and a free map pack post-release.
While the game was delisted from digital stores for unknown reasons, it remains mostly stable on modern systems, and its Games for Windows - LIVE multiplayer service is still online as of 2023. However, the DirectX 10 setting was never optimized, and causes a performance hit until reverted to DirectX 9.0c in the game's settings.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SafeDisc v4.85 DRM[Note 1] disc check. | |
|
| Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | |
[3] | |
|
| Steam (unavailable) | |
|
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 2]
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Essential improvements
Patches
Map packs
- An official map pack was released. It needs to be extracted to
<path-to-game>\Data\CustomMaps.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Petroglyph\UAWEA\Profile0\Player |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10430/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Sega\UAWEA\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10430/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game basic video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | 2x/4x/8x of unknown method (likely MSAA), 8x/16x CSAA and 8x/16x QCSAA. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
| 120+ FPS | Refresh rate is locked at 60 Hz. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Certain actions' bindings cannot be set or changed. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, Sound Effects, Music and Dialogue. | |
| Surround sound | In-game options for Dolby Surround, SRS Circle Surround and discrete setups from 4.0 to 8.1 | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | [4] | |
| EAX support | EAX 2, 3 and 4. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | [5] | |||
| Polish | Retail only. | |||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 8 | Co-op, Versus |
||
| Online play | 8 | Versus Cross-platform with Xbox 360 players. |
||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
High frame rate
| Edit registry setting[6] |
|---|
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c, 10 | Toggleable from the graphics options menu. DirectX 10 may cause significant framerate drops. |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | [7] |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | Games for Windows - LIVE |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6200 ATI Radeon 9500 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] 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.[2]
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, supports local profiles.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (10430) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Games You've Missed - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2021-09-27
- Upon changing to another window, the game mutes all sounds.
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2021-09-27
- According to the game's SteamDB depots, only the English, German and French versions got the full translation, while Italian and Spanish got only the interface translations.
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2021-09-27
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2021-09-27
- Tested with Process Explorer.