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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select}}
 
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Strategy }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
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|lutris      = world-in-conflict-complete-edition
 
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|strategywiki = World in Conflict
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|mobygames    = world-in-conflict
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|wikipedia    = World in Conflict
 
|wikipedia    = World in Conflict
 
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{--}} Online functionalities have been discontinued on December 15, 2015. All Massgate.net resources were taken down as well.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/Ubisoft.Massive/photos/a.10151000153887254.476579.274315067253/10153492805612254 Ubisoft Massive | Facebook]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151214224558/http://www.massgate.net/read.php?182,614378 Shutdown postponed | Massgate Forums] (retrieved)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151214224528/http://www.massgate.net/read.php?182,615587 Servers will be shut down December 15 | Massgate Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
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|introduction      =
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{{++}} [http://www.massgate.org/ The open-source MassGate replacement server] is available for everyone to join. It's also possible for everyone to host their own server using its [https://github.com/ubisoftinc/massgate source code]
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 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://worldinconflict.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page WICapedia] - A wiki dedicated to World in Conflict
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{{mm}} [https://github.com/ubisoftinc/massgate Official multiplayer source code]
 +
{{mm}} [https://worldinconflict.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page WICapedia] - A wiki dedicated to World in Conflict
 
{{GOG.com links|1438332414|world_in_conflict_complete_edition}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1438332414|world_in_conflict_complete_edition}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21760/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21760/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{Removed DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check for the base game (removed in later [[#Patches|patches]]). None in Soviet Assault. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{Removed DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check for the base game (removed in later [[#Patches|patches]]). None in Soviet Assault. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | world_in_conflict_complete_edition | DRM-free | Complete Edition. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | world_in_conflict_complete_edition | DRM-free, key | Complete Edition. Serial key for multiplayer shown in game's library entry. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 21760 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable}}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 21760 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable}}
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{{Availability/row| Uplay | | Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable}}
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{{Availability/row| Uplay | | Uplay | The game was redeemable for free on Uplay from December 4 to December 12, 2017, but is otherwise not available to buy on this platform.  | | Windows | unavailable}}
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{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629045530/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Supreme-Commander--FA/|title=Supreme Commander: FA - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629045552/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/World-In-Conflict/|title=World in Conflict - Games for Windows|date=28 February 2023}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} The game was redeemable for free on Uplay from December 4 to December 12, 2017, but is otherwise not available to buy on this platform.
 
 
{{ii}} A demo is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/673-world-in-conflict-demo/ available].
 
{{ii}} A demo is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/673-world-in-conflict-demo/ available].
 
{{ii}} Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}.
 
{{ii}} Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}.
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
The game comes with a built-in autopatcher. However, the latest patches can be downloaded manually from [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/world_in_conflict.php here] (you'll likely have to download previous patches from the same site, as the official source was taken down).
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{{ii}} The latest official patch is [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/world_in_conflict.php v1.011].
  
 
===Game crash on startup on systems with more than 8 threads===
 
===Game crash on startup on systems with more than 8 threads===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use one of those methods|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use one of those methods|fix=
−
* Download [http://download.wicmwmod.com/support/wicdbg_gt16_core.zip High thread count fix from GOG Support] and put all files from the archive to "{{p|game}}".
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* Download [http://download.wicmwmod.com/support/wicdbg_gt16_core.zip High thread count fix from GOG Support] and put all files from the archive to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
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* Reduce the amount of cores or disable HyperThreading/SMT on your BIOS/UEFI settings.
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* Reduce the amount of cores or disable HyperThreading/SMT in the BIOS/UEFI settings.
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* Reduce the amount of threads used by windows trough msconfig. Press "R+win key" on your keyboard, write "msconfig" and press enter. In msconfig go to "boot" tab and "advanced options", check the "number of processors" checkbox and select 8 or 4. Accept the changes and restart your computer. In order to undo the changes just go again to msconfig and unckeck the "number of processors checkbox.
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* Reduce the amount of threads used by Windows through msconfig. See [[Core affinity]] for more information.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Windows 7 DirectX 10 Workaround===
 
===Windows 7 DirectX 10 Workaround===
−
DirectX 10 rendering mode was broken after installing '''[https://support.microsoft.com/help/2670838/ Platform update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (KB2670838)]'''. To run the game in DX10 mode without crashing, uninstall KB2670838 from Control Panel.
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DirectX 10 rendering mode was broken after installing '''[https://support.microsoft.com/help/2670838/ Platform update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (KB2670838)]'''. To run the game in DX10 mode without crashing, uninstall KB2670838 from Control Panel.{{cn|January 2023}}
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace intro videos with blank BINK videos|ref=<ref>https://www.nexusmods.com/worldinconflict/mods/43</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace intro videos with blank BINK videos|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nexusmods.com/worldinconflict/mods/43|title=nexusmods.com|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Download this mod: [https://www.nexusmods.com/worldinconflict/mods/43 Skip intro videos at Nexus Mods].
 
# Download this mod: [https://www.nexusmods.com/worldinconflict/mods/43 Skip intro videos at Nexus Mods].
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# Extract the contents of the downloaded archive to "{{p|game}}".
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# Extract the contents of the downloaded archive to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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|royalty free audio      = limited
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|royalty free audio      = false
 
|royalty free audio notes = Combination of original and licensed music.
 
|royalty free audio notes = Combination of original and licensed music.
 
}}
 
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Traditional Chinese
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|interface = true
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    = Retail only.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Posedennetshow|date=2023-10-08|comment=World.in.Conflict.Chinese.Big5.CloneDVD-Netshow}}</ref>
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = Spanish
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  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://mega.nz/file/fl8TXKCY#iAOftRR-4Fe1XcbDxZzFWGFw0xzNh6Xd05KZfWa--j4 here].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = Polish
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://mega.nz/file/fl8TXKCY#iAOftRR-4Fe1XcbDxZzFWGFw0xzNh6Xd05KZfWa--j4 here].
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
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{{++}} The official multiplayer source code is publicly available on [https://github.com/ubisoftinc/massgate GitHub].
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          = hackable
 
|local play          = hackable
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|online play players  = 16
 
|online play players  = 16
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
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|online play notes    = The official multiplayer service has been shut down; use [http://www.massgate.org/ MassGate.org] or compile your own server with the [https://github.com/ubisoftinc/massgate official source code].
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|online play notes    = The official multiplayer service has been shut down on December 15, 2015<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/Ubisoft.Massive/photos/a.10151000153887254.476579.274315067253/10153492805612254 Ubisoft Massive | Facebook]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151214224558/http://www.massgate.net/read.php?182,614378 Shutdown postponed | Massgate Forums] (retrieved)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151214224528/http://www.massgate.net/read.php?182,615587 Servers will be shut down December 15 | Massgate Forums] (retrieved)</ref>; use [http://www.massgate.org/ MassGate.org]
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable Large Address Aware on executable|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/world_in_conflict_complete_edition/out_of_memory_possible_fix|title=GOG forums |date=2019-11-11}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Enable Large Address Aware on executable|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/world_in_conflict_complete_edition/out_of_memory_possible_fix|title=GOG forums |date=2019-11-11}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Download Large Address Aware [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/ here]
 
# Download Large Address Aware [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/ here]
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# Launch Large Address Aware and select wic.exe
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# Launch Large Address Aware and select {{file|wic.exe}}
 
# Enable the Large Address Aware Flag and patch the game
 
# Enable the Large Address Aware Flag and patch the game
 
}}
 
}}
 
===Convert Complete Edition to Vanilla===
 
===Convert Complete Edition to Vanilla===
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/world_in_conflict_complete_edition/whered_the_wic/post5|title=GOG forums |date=2020-09-13}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Move or rename {{file|assault.dat}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/world_in_conflict_complete_edition/whered_the_wic/post5|title=GOG forums |date=2020-09-13}}</ref>|fix=
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In the game's installation directory, rename <code>assault.dat</code> to <code>assault.dat.bak</code>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|direct3d versions      = 9, 10
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 10
 
|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
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|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
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===Mods===
 
===Mods===
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{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/world-in-conflict/addons/native-voices-for-all-factions Native Voices] - Makes all factions speak their native tongue (i.e. Soviets speak Russian).
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{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/world-in-conflict/addons/native-voices-for-all-factions Native Voices] - makes all factions speak their native tongue (i.e. Soviets speak Russian).
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{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/malyutka-mini-mod Malyutka mini mod] - Corrects unit names and GRAU designations.
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{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/malyutka-mini-mod Malyutka mini mod] - corrects unit names and GRAU designations.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Latest revision as of 16:20, 27 March 2024

World in Conflict
World in Conflict cover
Developers
Massive Entertainment
Publishers
Sierra Entertainment
Expansion and digital Ubisoft
Engines
MassTech
Release dates
Windows September 18, 2007
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres Strategy
Themes Cold War, Europe, North America
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World in Conflict on HowLongToBeat
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World in Conflict guide on StrategyWiki
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World in Conflict on Wikipedia
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World in Conflict is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view strategy game.

General information

Official multiplayer source code
WICapedia - A wiki dedicated to World in Conflict
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 SecuROM 7 DRM disc check for the base game (removed in later patches). None in Soviet Assault.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
CD key
 Complete Edition. Serial key for multiplayer shown in game's library entry.
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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Windows
Ubisoft Store (unavailable)
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 The game was redeemable for free on Uplay from December 4 to December 12, 2017, but is otherwise not available to buy on this platform.
Windows
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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 [1]
Windows
A demo is available.
Included with Ubisoft+.

Monetization

Type Notes
Expansion pack The expansion pack includes new campaign missions, maps and skirmish bot difficulty settings. The campaign content is integrated to the original campaign and cannot be played separately.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Soviet Assault
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest official patch is v1.011.

Game crash on startup on systems with more than 8 threads

Use one of those methods

Windows 7 DirectX 10 Workaround

DirectX 10 rendering mode was broken after installing Platform update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (KB2670838). To run the game in DX10 mode without crashing, uninstall KB2670838 from Control Panel.[citation needed]

Skip intro videos

Replace intro videos with blank BINK videos[2]
  1. Download this mod: Skip intro videos at Nexus Mods.
  2. Extract the contents of the downloaded archive to <path-to-game>.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\World in Conflict\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21760/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\World in Conflict\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21760/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Ubisoft Connect
[3]

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings (1/2).
In-game advanced video settings (1/2).
In-game advanced video settings (2/2).
In-game advanced video settings (2/2).

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 16x CSAA.
Nvidia users can force SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector with flag 0x000000C0.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Color blind mode

Make HBAO work in DX9 mode (Nvidia only)

Use Nvidia Profile Inspector[citation needed]
Use inspector as per usual (open World in Conflict profile, etc.) and change flag 0x000B0000 to 0x00000032. There is also an 0x00000004 flag for even stronger HBAO+ effect.

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
Combination of original and licensed music.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
Retail only.[4]
French
German
Hungarian
Retail only.
Italian
Polish
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Russian
Retail only. Patch for digital release here
Spanish

Network

The official multiplayer source code is publicly available on GitHub.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
16 Use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play
16 Despite being a RTS, players can join and leave during a running game.
Online play
16 The official multiplayer service has been shut down on December 15, 2015[5][6][7]; use MassGate.org

Connection types

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

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 3004
UDP 48000-48100
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

"Out of memory" crash

Enable Large Address Aware on executable[8]
  1. Download Large Address Aware here
  2. Launch Large Address Aware and select wic.exe
  3. Enable the Large Address Aware Flag and patch the game

Convert Complete Edition to Vanilla

Move or rename assault.dat[9]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 10
Shader Model support 3, 4
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio Miles Sound System
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer Massgate

Mods

Native Voices - makes all factions speak their native tongue (i.e. Soviets speak Russian).
Malyutka mini mod - corrects unit names and GRAU designations.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP (SP2) Vista
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz (2.2 GHz on Windows Vista) 2.5 GHz dual-core CPU
System memory (RAM) 512 MB (1 GB on Windows Vista) 1 GB (1.5 GB on Windows Vista)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT (DX 9)
Nvidia GeForce 8500 GT (DX 10)
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 7600 GT (DX 9)
Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT (DX 10)
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 10 compatible
Supported Nvidia chipsets: GeForce 6 series, GeForce 7 series, GeForce 8 series
GeForce4 MX, ATI Radeon 8500 and Radeon 9200 are not supported


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ World in Conflict - Games for Windows - last accessed on 28 February 2023
  2. ↑ nexusmods.com - last accessed on 28 May 2023
  3. ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-08-30
  4. ↑ Verified by User:Posedennetshow on 2023-10-08
    World.in.Conflict.Chinese.Big5.CloneDVD-Netshow
  5. ↑ Ubisoft Massive | Facebook
  6. ↑ Shutdown postponed | Massgate Forums (retrieved)
  7. ↑ Servers will be shut down December 15 | Massgate Forums (retrieved)
  8. ↑ GOG forums - last accessed on 2019-11-11
  9. ↑ GOG forums - last accessed on 2020-09-13