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|cover = The Red Solstice - cover.jpg | |cover = The Red Solstice - cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ironward}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ironward}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nkidu Games | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nkidu Games}} |
| + | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 9, 2015}} |
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy, Tactical shooter, Survival }} | ||
| + | {{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 | Red Solstice }} | ||
|steam appid = 265590 | |steam appid = 265590 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = red-solstice | ||
|wikipedia = The Red Solstice | |wikipedia = The Red Solstice | ||
| + | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | |official site= http://www.theredsolstice.com/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [http://forum.theredsolstice.com/ Official | + | {{mm}} [http://forum.theredsolstice.com/ Official forums] |
{{mm}} [http://wiki.theredsolstice.com/ Official wiki] | {{mm}} [http://wiki.theredsolstice.com/ Official wiki] | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
| − | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
| − | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 265590 | Steam | [https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/4445/The_Red_Solstice_Gold_Edition Gold Edition] also available. | | Windows}} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | red-solstice | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-red-solstice | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/947226117/the-red-solstice#project_faq_85721|title=The Red Solstice by Ironward — Kickstarter|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/411460/The_Red_Solstice_Armory_Pack/ Armory Pack] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/4445/The_Red_Solstice_Gold_Edition Gold Edition] | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/790180/The_Red_Solstice__Operations_Pack/ Operations Pack] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/4445/The_Red_Solstice_Gold_Edition Gold Edition] | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/403910/The_Red_Solstice_Soundtrack/ Soundtrack] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/4445/The_Red_Solstice_Gold_Edition Gold Edition] | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
| + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
| + | {{Game data| | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\TheRedSolstice\settings.ini}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\TheRedSolstice\save}} |
| − | {{ | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 977 KB available. | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | + | {{Image|The Red Solstice - General.png|General settings.}} | |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
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|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]]. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |60 fps = true |
| − | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
| − | | | + | |120 fps = true |
| − | | | + | |120 fps notes = Disabling Vsync enables 60 FPS cap. |
| − | |color blind = | + | |hdr = unknown |
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input settings | + | {{Image|The Red Solstice - Input.png|Input settings.}} |
| − | |key remap = | + | {{Image|The Red Solstice - Rebinding.png|Key rebinding.}} |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | {{Input |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |key remap = true |
| + | |key remap notes = One key per action. | ||
| + | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown |
| + | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = false |
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| + | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |controller sensitivity = unknown |
| + | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| + | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |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 notes = | ||
| + | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, effects, voice chat |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Always on. |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Volume remains unmuted when focus lost. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play = | |local play = | ||
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
| + | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
| + | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = true |
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 8 |
| + | |online play modes = Co-op | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| + | |matchmaking = | ||
| + | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| + | |p2p = | ||
| + | |p2p notes = | ||
| + | |dedicated = | ||
| + | |dedicated notes = | ||
| + | |self-hosting = | ||
| + | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| + | |direct ip = | ||
| + | |direct ip notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
| + | |tcp = | ||
| + | |udp = | ||
| + | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | {{--}} Unless otherwise noted, there are currently no known fixes or workarounds for these issues. | ||
| + | ===Stability issues=== | ||
| + | ====General==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Third-party overlays, API hooks, or graphics mods, such as the TeamSpeak overlay, FRAPS, or DSFix, can cause the game to become unstable. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable any third-party API hooks or overlays and graphics mods|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/TheRedSolstice/announcements/detail/74656621177374555|title=Steam Community Discussion - Important notice regarding the usage of streaming software|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref name="KnownIssues">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715644766496/ Steam Community Discussion - Known issues. Please read this first before reporting problems]</ref>}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Nvidia GPU users==== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Subscribe to the "testers" beta|ref=<ref name="steamcommunity.com">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080134249769/ Steam Community Discussion - Nvidia crahes unofficial fix]</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to the Library section of the Steam client. | ||
| + | # Go to The Red Solstice entry in the list which appears, then right-click on it. | ||
| + | # From the drop-down menu which appears, click <code>Properties</code>. | ||
| + | # From the window which appears, click on the <code>Betas</code> tab at the top of the window. | ||
| + | # Enter the code <code>theredsolstice</code> into the textbox next to the <code>Check Code</code> button. | ||
| + | # Once you have entered the code, click on the <code>Check Code</code> button. | ||
| + | # You should now see <code>testers</code> appear in the list on the <code>Betas</code> tab. | ||
| + | # Check the check box next to <code>testers</code>, then click the OK button. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Compatibility Properties for Game.exe|ref=<ref name="steamcommunity.com">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080134249769/ Steam Community Discussion - Nvidia crahes unofficial fix]</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to the Library section of the Steam client. | ||
| + | # Go to The Red Solstice entry in the list which appears, then right-click on it. | ||
| + | # From the drop-down menu which appears, click <code>Properties</code>. | ||
| + | # From the window which appears, click on the <code>Local Files</code> tab at the top of the window. | ||
| + | # Click the <code>Browse...</code> button. | ||
| + | # Open the <code>bin</code> folder. | ||
| + | # Right click the Game.exe file, and select Properties. | ||
| + | # Open the Compatibility tab, if change is desired for all users then click <code>Change settings for all users</code>. | ||
| + | # Enable one or more of the following options until display issues no longer occur: <code>Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows 7</code>, <code>Disable full screen optimizations</code>, <code>Change High DPI Settings: Program DPI, High DPI scaling behavior.</code> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Startup issues=== | ||
| + | ====Game crashes at main menu==== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace openal32.dll|ref=<ref name="KnownIssues"/><ref name="Expack3">{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=16 July 2015|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to <code>{{P|game}}\bin</code> and rename <code>openal32.dll</code> to <code>openal32.dll.bak</code>. This ensures original DLL is preserved should you need to revert this fix. | ||
| + | # Download the latest version of [http://kcat.strangesoft.net/openal.html#download OpenAL Soft] ([https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/7-openal-soft/ PCGamingWiki mirror]) | ||
| + | # Extract the contents of the zip file you downloaded to the folder of your choosing. | ||
| + | # Open folder you extracted and go to openal-soft-<version number>-bin\bin\Win32 | ||
| + | # Copy the DLL, named <code>soft_oal.dll</code> in the folder and paste it into <code>{{P|game}}\bin</code>. | ||
| + | # Rename the DLL you just copied to <code>openal32.dll</code>. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} This fix has only been tested with discrete sound card users (i.e. Creative X-Fi series of sound cards). | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Game crashes on startup==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Users of Nvidia GeForce GTX 260, GTX 275, and GTX 280 cards have reported their graphics card drivers crashing when attempting to start the game. | ||
| + | <!-- Expack3: A cop-out, I know, but the resulting fixbox would be about 30 steps long, and I don't have time right now to write equivalent (and shorter) instructions. --> | ||
| + | {{ii}} The developers recommend any Nvidia users experiencing problems to first read this [http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fix-the-Nvlddmkm-Error/?ALLSTEPS Instructables article] for detailed information on fixing the problem. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify registry settings|ref=<ref name="KnownIssues"/>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to <code>{{P|hklm}}\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers</code> | ||
| + | # Change the decimal value of <code>TdrDelay</code> to <code>10</code> or higher. | ||
| + | # If the preceding step does nothing, change <code>TdrLevel</code> to <code>0</code>. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} If the keys listed above do not exist, you will have to create them, ensuring they are named exactly as listed in the fix as well as creating them as type <code>REG_DWORD</code>. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Netcode issues=== | ||
| + | ====Desynchronization (de-sync)==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Work is ongoing to improve netcode and reduce or eliminate de-syncs.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/606068060815999730/#c606068060823566000|title=Steam Community Discussion - The most important technical problem: De-Sync|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Gameplay issues=== | ||
| + | ====Game crashes on mulitplayer maps==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Affects singleplayer "Survival" mode and multiplayer.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080130667748/|title=Steam Community Discussion - Crashed|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | {{++}} The developers are actively working on a fix.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080130667748/#c530647080133808249|title=Steam Community Discussion - Crashed, reply #15|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Singleplayer missions exhibit choppiness/jerkiness==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} This is a known, difficult-to-diagnose issue.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715643870031/|title=Badly optimized for anyone else?|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Invisible solar rays==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Solar radiation rays, which appear in the final moments of a multiplayer game, are invisible, yet still deal Solar damage.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080131211842/|title=Invisible Solar ray|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | {{--}} This is a regression of a previously-fixed issue.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530647080131211842/#c530647080131411399|title=Invisible Solar ray, reply #7|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Low FPS in Multiplayer==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} When playing on the Central District map on Veteran difficulty and on Fast mode with primary and secondary objectives enabled, all players experience low FPS and absolutely no synchronization after Wave 9.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715644209485/|title=Steam Community Discussion - v1.000 Low fps in Multiplayer|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | {{--}} Has the side-effect of preventing players from damaging enemies. | ||
| + | {{++}} Developers are aware of the issue and are working on a permanent fix. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable item descriptions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/265590/discussions/2/530646715644209485/#c530646715644753380|title=Steam Community Discussion - v1.000 Low fps in Multiplayer, reply #2|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = 3.3 | ||
| + | |opengl notes = <ref name="Expack3"/> | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle 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 = unknown | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = OpenAL | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = Steamworks | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 7 | |minOS = 7 | ||
| − | |minCPU = Intel Core i5-2320 | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i5-2320 3.00 GHz |
| − | | | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 2 GB |
| − | |minGPU = ATI Radeon HD 3800 | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT |
| − | | | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3800 |
| + | |minaudio = A Fine High Definition Audio Device Never Hurt Anyone | ||
| + | |minother = OpenGL / OpenAL | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Ironward | |
| Publishers | |
| Nkidu Games | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | July 9, 2015 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
| Genres | Strategy, Tactical shooter, Survival |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | Red Solstice |
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| Red Solstice | |
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| The Red Solstice | 2015 |
| Red Solstice 2: Survivors | 2021 |
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
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| Steam | |
Gold Edition also available. | |
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| Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | |
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| Humble Store (unavailable) | |
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DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Armory Pack | Part of the Gold Edition | |
| Operations Pack | Part of the Gold Edition | |
| Soundtrack | Part of the Gold Edition | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheRedSolstice\settings.ini |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/265590/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheRedSolstice\save |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/265590/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud | Approx. 977 KB available. |
Video
General settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Disabling Vsync enables 60 FPS cap. | ||
Input
Input settings.
Key rebinding.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | One key per action. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
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Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, effects, voice chat | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Always on. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Volume remains unmuted when focus lost. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 8 | Co-op |
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Issues unresolved
- Unless otherwise noted, there are currently no known fixes or workarounds for these issues.
Stability issues
General
- Third-party overlays, API hooks, or graphics mods, such as the TeamSpeak overlay, FRAPS, or DSFix, can cause the game to become unstable.
| Disable any third-party API hooks or overlays and graphics mods[2][3] |
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Nvidia GPU users
| Subscribe to the "testers" beta[4] |
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| Enable Compatibility Properties for Game.exe[4] |
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Startup issues
| Replace openal32.dll[3][5] |
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Notes
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Game crashes on startup
- Users of Nvidia GeForce GTX 260, GTX 275, and GTX 280 cards have reported their graphics card drivers crashing when attempting to start the game.
- The developers recommend any Nvidia users experiencing problems to first read this Instructables article for detailed information on fixing the problem.
| Modify registry settings[3] |
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Notes
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Netcode issues
Desynchronization (de-sync)
- Work is ongoing to improve netcode and reduce or eliminate de-syncs.[6]
Gameplay issues
Game crashes on mulitplayer maps
- Affects singleplayer "Survival" mode and multiplayer.[7]
- The developers are actively working on a fix.[8]
Singleplayer missions exhibit choppiness/jerkiness
- This is a known, difficult-to-diagnose issue.[9]
Invisible solar rays
- Solar radiation rays, which appear in the final moments of a multiplayer game, are invisible, yet still deal Solar damage.[10]
- This is a regression of a previously-fixed issue.[11]
Low FPS in Multiplayer
- When playing on the Central District map on Veteran difficulty and on Fast mode with primary and secondary objectives enabled, all players experience low FPS and absolutely no synchronization after Wave 9.[12]
- Has the side-effect of preventing players from damaging enemies.
- Developers are aware of the issue and are working on a permanent fix.
| Disable item descriptions[13] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OpenGL | 3.3 | [5] |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | OpenAL | |
| Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2320 3.00 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT ATI Radeon HD 3800 |
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| Sound (audio device) | A Fine High Definition Audio Device Never Hurt Anyone | |
| Other | OpenGL / OpenAL | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (265590) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ The Red Solstice by Ironward — Kickstarter - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Important notice regarding the usage of streaming software - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Steam Community Discussion - Known issues. Please read this first before reporting problems
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Steam Community Discussion - Nvidia crahes unofficial fix
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:Expack3 on 16 July 2015
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - The most important technical problem: De-Sync - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Crashed - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Crashed, reply #15 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Badly optimized for anyone else? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Invisible Solar ray - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Invisible Solar ray, reply #7 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - v1.000 Low fps in Multiplayer - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - v1.000 Low fps in Multiplayer, reply #2 - last accessed on 9 June 2023