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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Team17}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Team17}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse|Original}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Imagineer|Japan}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ|German 2002 re-releases}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-releases}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Russobit-M|Russia}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Team17|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 29, 1999}} |
|steam appid = 217200 | |steam appid = 217200 | ||
|gogcom id = 1462173886 | |gogcom id = 1462173886 | ||
|strategywiki = Worms Armageddon | |strategywiki = Worms Armageddon | ||
|mobygames = worms-armageddon | |mobygames = worms-armageddon | ||
+ | |hltb = 11305 | ||
|wikipedia = Worms Armageddon | |wikipedia = Worms Armageddon | ||
|winehq = 1308 | |winehq = 1308 | ||
|igdb = worms-armageddon | |igdb = worms-armageddon | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Artillery }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Worms }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{++}} The CD version released in 1999 was updated as recently as 2020. New updates are still actively developed by volunteer maintainers, then approved and published by Team17. | + | {{++}} The CD version released in 1999 was updated as recently as 2020.<ref name="update-latest">[https://www.tus-wa.com/forums/announcements/worms-armageddon-v3-8-1-released-33051/ Worms Armageddon v3.8.1 Released]</ref> New updates are still actively developed by volunteer maintainers, then approved and published by Team17.<ref name="update-380-steam">[https://steamcommunity.com/games/217200/announcements/detail/4889171591903920897 Steam :: Worms Armageddon :: Patch 3.8 - Live Now!]</ref><ref name="update-380-metro">[https://metro.co.uk/2020/07/17/worms-celebrates-25-years-fan-made-update-worms-armageddon-13003712/ Worms celebrates 25 years with fan-made update for Worms Armageddon | Metro News]</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|1.0.32}} | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|1.0.32}}. Later versions only have the disc check. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00G9BNNFI | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00G9BNNFI | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | worms-armageddon | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3264-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3264-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | worms_armageddon | DRM-free | | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | worms_armageddon | DRM-free | | | Windows}} | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
====Official patches==== | ====Official patches==== | ||
− | [https://www.moddb.com/games/worms-armageddon/downloads/worms-armageddon-v30-patch | + | Patch v3.0 for the European release synchronizes the game to the later American version and fixes multiple bugs. It is available at [ftp://ftp.team17.com/pub/t17/patches/pc/WAPatch.exe ftp.team17.com], [https://www.moddb.com/games/worms-armageddon/downloads/worms-armageddon-v30-patch www.moddb.com] and at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. |
[https://www.moddb.com/games/worms-armageddon/downloads/worms-armageddon-graphics-update Official graphics update] ([ftp://ftp.team17.com/pub/t17/patches/pc/GfxUpdate-3.6.28.0.exe Team17 FTP]; not required for patches v3.5.x.x onwards) | [https://www.moddb.com/games/worms-armageddon/downloads/worms-armageddon-graphics-update Official graphics update] ([ftp://ftp.team17.com/pub/t17/patches/pc/GfxUpdate-3.6.28.0.exe Team17 FTP]; not required for patches v3.5.x.x onwards) | ||
− | The latest update is [https://worms2d.info/Latest v3.8] (formerly at [http://wa.team17.com/main.html?page=supp&area=upda&file=15 the official website] and the [ftp://ftp.team17.com/pub/t17/patches/pc/ Team17 FTP]). It is a result of Team17's permission given to two community members, Deadcode and CyberShadow, to update and patch the game. Other than fixing a multitude of bugs and adding some new features, the game is now more compatible with newer systems. These patches are not compatible with some versions of the game, however (downloaded versions, such as TryMedia). | + | The latest update is [https://worms2d.info/Latest v3.8.1] (formerly at [http://wa.team17.com/main.html?page=supp&area=upda&file=15 the official website] and the [ftp://ftp.team17.com/pub/t17/patches/pc/ Team17 FTP]). It is a result of Team17's permission given to two community members, Deadcode and CyberShadow, to update and patch the game. Other than fixing a multitude of bugs and adding some new features, the game is now more compatible with newer systems. These patches are not compatible with some versions of the game, however (downloaded versions, such as TryMedia). |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited |
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |||
|4k ultra hd notes = Interface does not scale with resolution and can be very small in 4K. The game is letterboxed to 1920×854 for cavern levels (on standard-size maps), and 640×480 for the main menu. The main menu problem can be fixed with [https://worms2d.info/SuperFrontendHD SuperFrontendHD]. | |4k ultra hd notes = Interface does not scale with resolution and can be very small in 4K. The game is letterboxed to 1920×854 for cavern levels (on standard-size maps), and 640×480 for the main menu. The main menu problem can be fixed with [https://worms2d.info/SuperFrontendHD SuperFrontendHD]. | ||
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
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|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
− | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Mouse wheel support added with the v3.8 update.<ref name="update-380" /> |
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
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{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://github.com/robyer/worms-armageddon-cestina Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Dutch | |language = Dutch | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 7, 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 7 (CPU), 9 (CPU, Pixel Shader 2.0) |
− | |direct3d notes = Selectable from advanced options window. | + | |direct3d notes = Selectable from advanced options window. (since v3.7.0.0) |
|directdraw versions = 2 | |directdraw versions = 2 | ||
− | |directdraw notes = 8-bit and 32-bit | + | |directdraw notes = 8-bit and 32-bit (since v3.6.31.2b). 8-bit supports Hardware Rendering, but unsupported on Windows 8 and later. (color palette [[Rainbow_color_problems_in_older_games|shielded]] since v3.6.30.0) |
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = 1.0 (CPU), 4.0 (Shader) |
− | |opengl notes = | + | |opengl notes = Selectable from advanced options window. (since v3.8) |
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 OSR2 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 333 MHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 128 MB |
− | |minHD = 100 MB | + | |minHD = 100 MB (CD)<br/>600 MB (Steam/GOG) |
+ | |minGPU = DirectDraw, DirectX 7 or OpenGL compatible | ||
|minVRAM = 2 MB | |minVRAM = 2 MB | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = XP or later | ||
+ | |recCPU = 1.2 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = 2 GB | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recDX = 9 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 20:26, 27 June 2021
Developers | |
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Team17 | |
Publishers | |
Original | MicroProse |
Japan | Imagineer |
German 2002 re-releases | THQ |
Re-releases | Sold Out Software |
Russia | Russobit-M |
Digital | Team17 |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 29, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Genres | Artillery |
Series | Worms |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Worms | 1995 |
Worms 2 | 1997 |
Worms Pinball | 1998 |
Worms Armageddon | 1999 |
Worms World Party | 2001 |
Worms Blast | 2002 |
Worms 3D | 2003 |
Worms Forts: Under Siege | 2004 |
Worms 4: Mayhem | 2005 |
Worms Reloaded | 2010 |
Worms Crazy Golf | 2011 |
Worms Ultimate Mayhem | 2011 |
Worms Revolution | 2012 |
Worms Clan Wars | 2013 |
Worms 3 | 2014 |
Worms World Party Remastered | 2015 |
Worms W.M.D | 2016 |
Worms Rumble | 2020 |
Key points
- The CD version released in 1999 was updated as recently as 2020.[1] New updates are still actively developed by volunteer maintainers, then approved and published by Team17.[2][3]
General information
- Worms Armageddon Website
- Worms Armageddon Website (Team 17)
- Worms Knowledge Base article
- Worms Wikia
- Dream17 Softography
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc 1.0.32 DRM[Note 1]. Later versions only have the disc check. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A demo is available.
Version differences
- The GOG.com and Steam versions come with the latest updates previously released for the CD version. New updates are released for the Steam, GOG and CD versions in sync.
- Sold Out version uses custom
Setup.now.exe
launcher from publisher and was bundled with Worms 2.[6]
Essential improvements
Patches
Official patches
Patch v3.0 for the European release synchronizes the game to the later American version and fixes multiple bugs. It is available at ftp.team17.com, www.moddb.com and at soggi.org.
Official graphics update (Team17 FTP; not required for patches v3.5.x.x onwards)
The latest update is v3.8.1 (formerly at the official website and the Team17 FTP). It is a result of Team17's permission given to two community members, Deadcode and CyberShadow, to update and patch the game. Other than fixing a multitude of bugs and adding some new features, the game is now more compatible with newer systems. These patches are not compatible with some versions of the game, however (downloaded versions, such as TryMedia).
Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %WINDIR%\win.ini[Note 2] HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Team17SoftwareLTD\WormsArmageddon\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/217200/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\User\Teams\WG.WGT[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/217200/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
- The in-game settings menu is rendered in 640×480 resolution but the game itself is rendered at selected resolution. That however can be fixed with the "SuperFrontendHD" Wormkit module.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Czech | Fan translation. | |||
Dutch | ||||
English | ||||
French | ||||
Finnish | Introduced in the v3.8 update. | |||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Local retail version only. | |||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Local retail version only. | |||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Community-translated (by Mr.X), incorporated in 2008 with the v3.6.29.0 update, followed with updates performed by CyberShadow, Shtirlitz, and StepS. This translation is not the same as the Russobit-M translation (made in 2002). | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 6 | Hot seat Up to 6 teams, each with up to 8 worms can be present in the game. |
||
LAN play | 6 | LAN lobby is available in the Network screen. Up to 6 players plus one spectator can participate in one game. | ||
Online play | 6 | Via WormNET. Up to 6 players plus one spectator can participate in one game. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Through a hosting bot (HostingBuddy). | |
Self-hosting | Default port is 17011 and can be customized. | |
Direct IP | Default port is 17011 and can be customized. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 80, 6667, 17011 |
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | , , | Selectable from advanced options window. (since v3.7.0.0) |
DirectDraw | 2 | 8-bit and 32-bit (since v3.6.31.2b). 8-bit supports Hardware Rendering, but unsupported on Windows 8 and later. (color palette shielded since v3.6.30.0) |
OpenGL | 1.0 (CPU), 4.0 (Shader) | Selectable from advanced options window. (since v3.8) |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 OSR2 | XP or later |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 333 MHz | 1.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB (CD) 600 MB (Steam/GOG) |
2 GB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectDraw, DirectX 7 or OpenGL compatible 2 MB of VRAM | DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[4] 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.[5]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 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 (217200) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Worms Armageddon v3.8.1 Released
- ↑ Steam :: Worms Armageddon :: Patch 3.8 - Live Now!
- ↑ Worms celebrates 25 years with fan-made update for Worms Armageddon | Metro News
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Sold-Out Software release (Worms Armageddon) - Worms Knowledge Base