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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Wing Commander Prophecy cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Origin Systems}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Origin Systems}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|VISION}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|VISION}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 11, 1997}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter, Vehicle combat }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Wing Commander }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207662663 |
− | |wikipedia = | + | |gogcom id side = 1207660153 |
+ | |hltb = 11199 | ||
+ | |lutris = wing-commandertm-5-prophecy-gold-edition | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 486 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Wing Commander: Prophecy | ||
+ | |winehq = 2856 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = For Windows 8 and later, use the [[#Install enhancements|OpenGL Patch]] or [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/66-wing-commander-prophecy-and-secret-ops-fullscreen-border-fix/ fullscreen border fix]. The game can also be updated for higher-resolution support and DVD-quality {{term|FMV}} without interlacing (see [[#Install enhancements|Install enhancements]]). | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207662663|wing_commander_series|for game series}} |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | wing_commander_5_prophecy | DRM-free |Includes [[Wing Commander: Secret Ops]]. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | wing_commander_5_prophecy | DRM-free |Includes [[Wing Commander: Secret Ops]]. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/WCPDEMO Archive.org]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | * The official 3dfx Voodoo1/2-patch is available at [https://soggi.org/misc/3dfx-voodoo-game-patches.htm soggi.org]. | ||
+ | |||
===Install enhancements=== | ===Install enhancements=== | ||
{{++}} These enhancements allow higher resolutions and enhanced FMV cutscenes without interlacing. | {{++}} These enhancements allow higher resolutions and enhanced FMV cutscenes without interlacing. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install enhancements|ref=<ref>[http://www.wcnews.com/chatzone/threads/breaking-wc-prophecy-on-gog.27138/#post-385442 BREAKING: WC Prophecy on GOG | Wing Commander CIC]</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
# Download the [http://www.wcnews.com/wcpedia/Enhancement_Pack Enhancement Pack]. | # Download the [http://www.wcnews.com/wcpedia/Enhancement_Pack Enhancement Pack]. | ||
− | # Extract into the installation folder; do not overwrite | + | # Extract into the installation folder; do '''not''' overwrite {{file|prophecy.exe}} if using the GOG.com version. |
# Install the [http://www.wcnews.com/wcpedia/OpenGL_Patch OpenGL Patch]. | # Install the [http://www.wcnews.com/wcpedia/OpenGL_Patch OpenGL Patch]. | ||
− | # Set | + | # Set the resolution when prompted. |
− | # | + | # Optionally, install the [http://www.wcnews.com/wcpedia/DVD_Movie_Upgrade_Patch DVD Movie Upgrade Patch] for DVD-quality cutscenes. |
− | {{ii}} If missions crash run | + | {{ii}} If missions crash, run {{file|launcher.exe}} in the installation folder and set anisotrophy and [[FSAA]] to 0. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\save}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
{{Image|Wing Commander Prophecy settings 1.png|Audio & Video Options.}} | {{Image|Wing Commander Prophecy settings 1.png|Audio & Video Options.}} | ||
{{Image|Wing Commander Prophecy settings 2.png|Special Effects Options.}} | {{Image|Wing Commander Prophecy settings 2.png|Special Effects Options.}} | ||
{{Image|Wing Commander Prophecy settings 3.png|Gameplay Options.}} | {{Image|Wing Commander Prophecy settings 3.png|Gameplay Options.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/wing-commander-prophecy/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = Install the [[#Install enhancements|OpenGL Patch]] and set with | + | |windowed notes = Install the [[#Install enhancements|OpenGL Patch]] and set with {{file|OGLsetup.exe}}. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Install the [[#Install enhancements|OpenGL Patch]] and set with | + | |anisotropic notes = Install the [[#Install enhancements|OpenGL Patch]] and set with {{file|OGLsetup.exe}}. |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Install the [[#Install enhancements|OpenGL Patch]] and set with | + | |antialiasing notes = Install the [[#Install enhancements|OpenGL Patch]] and set with {{file|OGLsetup.exe}}. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = hackable |
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = See below for a workaround |
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |button prompts | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Invert mouse Y-axis|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Before editing, make a backup of the {{file|prophecy.exe}} file in case the modifications go wrong. | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|prophecy.exe}} using a hex editor. | ||
+ | # Go to offset <code>0x271D7</code>. At this address, replace the two bytes <code>03 C8</code> by <code>29 C1</code>. | ||
+ | # Mouse controls will now be inverted. | ||
+ | {{--}} Mouse will also be inverted in menus. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, SFX and Movies. | |separate volume notes = Music, SFX and Movies. | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = true | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = Simulator music by Cobalt 60. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Has to be manually activated in GOG version, see [https://www.gog.com/forum/wing_commander_series/wing_commander_prophecy_french_and_german_languages_text_only here]. | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Not included in GOG version. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Window border visible in fullscreen mode=== | ===Window border visible in fullscreen mode=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Use the [[#Install enhancements|OpenGL Patch]] or the [ | + | {{ii}} Use the [[#Install enhancements|OpenGL Patch]] or the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/66-wing-commander-prophecy-and-secret-ops-fullscreen-border-fix/ Wing Commander: Prophecy and Secret Ops fullscreen border fix]. |
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 6 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = 2.43 | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = 95, 98 | |minOS = 95, 98 | ||
− | |minCPU = Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
|minRAM = 32 MB | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minHD = 150 MB | |minHD = 150 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 6.0 | |minDX = 6.0 | ||
|minVRAM = 2 MB | |minVRAM = 2 MB | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = DirectX 6.0-compatible or Direct3D 3Dfx card with Glide version 2.43 or later installed | + | |recGPU = DirectX 6.0-compatible or Direct3D 3Dfx card with Glide version 2.43 or later installed |
|recVRAM = 4 MB | |recVRAM = 4 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Supported Direct3D video chipsets: ATI Rage Pro, Intel i740, Matrox Mystique, Permedia 2, Rendition 2200, Riva 128 | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 10:40, 13 August 2023
Developers | |
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Origin Systems | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
VISION | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 11, 1997 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | First-person |
Genres | Action, Shooter, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Wing Commander |
Wing Commander: Prophecy is a singleplayer first-person action, shooter and vehicle combat game in the Wing Commander series.
For Windows 8 and later, use the OpenGL Patch or fullscreen border fix. The game can also be updated for higher-resolution support and DVD-quality FMV without interlacing (see Install enhancements).
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Includes Wing Commander: Secret Ops. |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The official 3dfx Voodoo1/2-patch is available at soggi.org.
Install enhancements
- These enhancements allow higher resolutions and enhanced FMV cutscenes without interlacing.
Install enhancements[1] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use the OpenGL Patch for higher resolutions (pillarboxed 4:3). | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Install the OpenGL Patch and set with OGLsetup.exe . |
||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Install the OpenGL Patch and set with OGLsetup.exe . |
||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Install the OpenGL Patch and set with OGLsetup.exe . |
||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Game is capped to around 30 FPS. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | See below for a workaround | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Many commands are keyboard-only. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Invert mouse Y-axis |
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|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, SFX and Movies. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Disabled by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | Simulator music by Cobalt 60. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Has to be manually activated in GOG version, see here. | |||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | Not included in GOG version. |
Issues fixed
Window border visible in fullscreen mode
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6 | |
Glide | 2.43 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.0 compatible | DirectX 6.0-compatible or Direct3D 3Dfx card with Glide version 2.43 or later installed 4 MB of VRAM |
- Supported Direct3D video chipsets: ATI Rage Pro, Intel i740, Matrox Mystique, Permedia 2, Rendition 2200, Riva 128
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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).