Earth 2140

Earth
Earth 2140	1997
Earth 2150: Escape from the Blue Planet	2000
Earth 2150: The Moon Project	2000
Earth 2150: Lost Souls	2002
Earth 2160	2005

Earth 2140 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Earth series.

After the game's release in October 1997, two mission packs followed in 1998 which integrated with the main game executable.

There are four major versions of the game: DOS, Amiga, Windows and Windows HD releases.

The DOS version contains the intended gameplay, but digital releases which are pre-packaged with DOSBox contain faulty configurations which prevent the game from correctly launching in most cases.^[4] This problem was solved in the Zoom Platform release on August 1, 2023.^[3]

The Windows version was contained in the same discs as the main DOS release, but with severely downgraded AI^[5] and with multiplayer disabled albeit present in the menus.

The Steam-exclusive HD version is a modified Windows-native version which adds support for high resolutions, yet retains the original's faults.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series

GOG.com Support Page

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail
GamersGate
GOG.com		Bonus content includes the DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.^[6] Does not include the HD version.^[7]
Green Man Gaming
Humble Store
Mac App Store		HD version.
Steam		HD version and classic Windows version.^[8]
ZOOM Platform		DOS (pre-packaged with DOSBox-Staging) and classic Windows versions. Does not include the HD version.

All digital releases include the official mission packs.

Demo versions

Free demo versions are available from Archive.org: Interplay version, TopWare version.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Mission Pack 1
Mission Pack 2: Final Conflict

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Edit intro setting^{[citation needed]}
Go the configuration file location. Edit `game.ini`. Change `playIntro = 1` to `playIntro = 0` For the HD version, delete or rename `<path-to-game>\GameData\Common\runelogo.bmp`.

Fix for passive AI in Windows version (pre-HD)

Use notsure8x's unofficial patch (tested only on GOG.com version)

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
DOS	<path-to-game>\game.ini
Windows	%APPDATA%\Earth 2140\game.ini
Mac OS (Classic)
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/253860/pfx/^{[Note 4]}

It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System	Location
DOS	<path-to-game>\SAVE
Windows	%APPDATA%\Earth 2140\save\
Mac OS (Classic)
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/253860/pfx/^{[Note 4]}

Windows save game data location is shared between classic and HD but saves are not compatible.

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		HD version has native support. False for classic Windows and DOS versions.
Multi-monitor		Output is pillarboxed.
Ultra-widescreen		Output is pillarboxed.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed	Toggle with `Alt`+`↵ Enter` when using DOSBox. False for native Windows versions.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Input

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping		For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds).
Mouse acceleration		Camera scrolling only.
Mouse sensitivity		For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support		For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds).

Controller types

Audio

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Sound, speech, music.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
Red Book CD audio		On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions.

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Czech				Retail only (Level 52)
German				Not available in the GOG.com version.
Italian				Not available in the GOG.com version.
Polish				Retail version only.
Russian				Not available in the GOG.com version. Available on Steam, despite not being stated in the store page.

Network

The native Windows version does not have multiplayer.

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Notes
LAN play
Online play		For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation.

Connection types

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

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
DOS video modes	SVGA, SVGA (VESA)

Executable	PPC	16-bit	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)					Only the digital release contains Intel support, the patched 2003 OS X release is PowerPC-only.
Linux
Mac OS (Classic)

System requirements

DOS
	Minimum
Operating system (OS)	6.0
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium
System memory (RAM)	16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	30 MB
Video card (GPU)	SVGA, VESA 1 MB of VRAM
Other	2X CD-ROM

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	95
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium 90	Intel Pentium 133
System memory (RAM)	16 MB	24 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	30 MB	170 MB
Video card (GPU)	SVGA, VESA 2.0 1 MB of VRAM	2 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device)		SoundBlaster Pro 16/32/64 or Gravis Ultrasound/Max
Other	2X CD-ROM

Mac OS
	Minimum
Operating system (OS)	8.6
Processor (CPU)	PowerPC 603e
System memory (RAM)	32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU)	3D Accelerator card

macOS (OS X)
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	10.7	10.8
Processor (CPU)	1.8 GHz	2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)	512 MB	1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	700 MB	800 MB
Video card (GPU)	128 MB of VRAM

Notes

↑ Original RuneSoft published release. Published by MacPlay in North America.
↑ The OS X release was initially made a Carbon application two years after its Mac OS release.
↑ This is the digital release, now made a Cocoa-based app and ensuring compatibility with 10.7 "Lion" and above.^[1]
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/253860/.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (253860) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

↑ RuneSoft :: Earth 2140 Returns to OSX - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Earth 2140 Gold Edition RTS Game Linux Version Released | GamingOnLinux
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 New Updates - 2023-08-01 - last accessed on 2023-08-01
↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-07-27
The statement has been on the site since at least 2016 with a "citation needed", but is strangely accurate - the default configuration file needs a major overhaul.
↑ GOG.com forums, "A question about EARTH 2140's AI" - last accessed on May 2023
↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Earth 2140 Steam Version Release, page 2 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Earth 2140 HD · Earth 2140 · AppID: 253860 · Steam Database - last accessed on 9 June 2023

[Note-1] Original RuneSoft published release. Published by MacPlay in North America.

[Note1-2] The OS X release was initially made a Carbon application two years after its Mac OS release.

[Note2-4] This is the digital release, now made a Cocoa-based app and ensuring compatibility with 10.7 "Lion" and above.^[1]

[Proton_path_note-12] 4.0 ^4.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/253860/.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (253860) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[5] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[6] Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/253860/.

[7] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[8] The app ID (253860) may differ in some cases.

[9] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[10] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[3] RuneSoft :: Earth 2140 Returns to OSX - last accessed on May 2023

[5] Earth 2140 Gold Edition RTS Game Linux Version Released | GamingOnLinux

[E2140Zoom2023-6] 3.0 ^3.1 New Updates - 2023-08-01 - last accessed on 2023-08-01

[7] Verified by User:Plok on 2023-07-27
The statement has been on the site since at least 2016 with a "citation needed", but is strangely accurate - the default configuration file needs a major overhaul.

[8] GOG.com forums, "A question about EARTH 2140's AI" - last accessed on May 2023

[9] List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023

[10] Earth 2140 Steam Version Release, page 2 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023

[11] Earth 2140 HD · Earth 2140 · AppID: 253860 · Steam Database - last accessed on 9 June 2023

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Developers

	Reality Pump Studios
Mac OS (Classic)	RuneSoft
macOS (OS X)	RuneSoft
Linux	RuneSoft
Publishers
Germany	TopWare Interactive
France	Ubisoft
United States	Interplay
Mac OS (Classic)	RuneSoft
macOS (OS X)	RuneSoft
Linux	RuneSoft
Release dates
DOS	October 15, 1997
Windows	October 15, 1997
Mac OS (Classic)	April 7, 2001^{[Note 1]}
macOS (OS X)	April 28, 2003^{[Note 2]}
Windows (DOSBox)	March 17, 2009
macOS (OS X)	May 29, 2012^{[Note 3]}
Linux	March 23, 2014^[2]
Linux (DOSBox)	August 1, 2023^[3]
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes	Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	Bird's-eye view
Controls	Multiple select, Point and select
Genres	RTS
Art styles	Realistic
Themes	Sci-fi
Series	Earth