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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Irrational Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Irrational Games}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Irrational Games Australia}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Crave Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}}
 
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games|Digital}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacPlay|OS X}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacPlay|OS X}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Gamebryo}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Gamebryo|name=NetImmerse}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 26, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 26, 2002}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|2002}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 4, 2003}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|freedom-force|90}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Turn-based }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Isometric }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and Select}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG, Strategy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Freedom Force }}
 
|steam appid  = 8880
 
|steam appid  = 8880
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    = 1445250806
−
|wikipedia    = Freedom Force
+
|hltb        = 3694
 +
|lutris      = freedom-force
 +
|strategywiki = Freedom Force
 +
|mobygames    = 6047
 +
|wikipedia    = Freedom Force (2002 video game)
 +
|winehq      = 3472
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
|official site= http://www.freedomfans.com
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Freedom Force}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://www.freedomfans.com Official game site]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?110-Freedom-Force-Franchise Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?110-Freedom-Force-Franchise Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://freedomreborn.net/forums/index.php Freedom Reborn forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://freedomreborn.net/forums/index.php Freedom Reborn forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.alexff.com/index.php Alex's Freedom Fortress] - A fansite for the series
 
{{mm}} [http://www.alexff.com/index.php Alex's Freedom Fortress] - A fansite for the series
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/8880/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{GOG.com links|1445250806|freedom_force_series|for game series}}
−
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=610 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/8880/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-FREEF | DRM-free |}}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. |  | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 8880 | Steam |}}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | unknown | |  | OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | freedom_force | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | freedom-force | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 8880 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | freedom-force | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
−
===Patch v1.3===
+
===Patches===
−
{{ii}} The Steam version already comes with this patch pre-installed
+
{{ii}} The latest patch is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/99-freedom-force-patch/ Patch v1.3]. The Steam version is already patched.
−
The latest patch for the game is v1.3. It can be downloaded from [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/99-freedom-force-patch/ here].  
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
−
[[File:Freedom Force General.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game general settings.]]
+
{{Image|Freedom Force General.png|In-game general settings.}}
 +
 
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\SaveGames}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\SaveGames}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                = false
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|gamesave manager      = true
+
|origin                   =  
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
−
[[File:Freedom Force Video.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game video settings.]]
+
{{Image|Freedom Force Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/freedom-force
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/freedom-force
−
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
+
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
−
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
+
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
−
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
−
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
−
|widescreen resolution      = false
+
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
−
|widescreen resolution notes= Widescreen resolutions have a stretched 4:3 aspect ratio.
+
|widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/freedom-force WSGF entry].
−
|multimonitor              = false
+
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        = Widescreen resolutions have a stretched 4:3 aspect ratio.
+
|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/freedom-force WSGF entry].
−
|ultrawidescreen            = false
+
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/freedom-force WSGF entry].
−
|4k ultra hd                = false
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/freedom-force WSGF entry].
−
|fov                        = na
+
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
−
|windowed notes            = Launch the game with <code>-w</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].<br/>Can't resize or move window in-game.  
+
|windowed notes            = Launch with <code>-w</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. Can't resize or move window in-game.
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Force using any utility.  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Force using any utility.
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
−
|high frame rate            = unknown
+
|60 fps                    = unknown
−
|high frame rate notes     =  
+
|60 fps notes               =
 +
|120 fps                    = unknown
 +
|120 fps notes              =
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
[[File:Freedom Force Controls.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game control settings.]]
+
{{Image|Freedom Force Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
−
|key remap notes          =
+
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = na
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen 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 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 settings==
+
==Audio==
−
[[File:Freedom Force Audio.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game audio settings.]]
+
{{Image|Freedom Force Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/313-freedom-force-deutsche-texte/ download for digital releases].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Unofficial localization by «Fargus Multimedia», [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/gamebase/file/936/ download] or [http://www.old-games.ru/wiki/Freedom_Force_(переводы) review].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
  |fan       = true
 +
|notes     = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vlWsdtKfjRuvSaHSwVZxQdJ_vRcvKVlv/view?usp=drive_link download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Issues Fixed==
+
==Issues fixed==
−
===Left Click orders===
+
===Left Click orders - Mouse Cursor does not change from fist (attack cursor)===
−
Some users are unable to use left clicks to order heroes around. The cause and fix aren't consistent among users, with suggestions to use Windowed mode, Enable compatibility mode for Windows 95, use command line parameters "-winxp -32bit".  
+
{{ii}} Fixed in the GOG.com version.  
  
−
If none of the solutions work, the workaround is to use the right-click command menu.  
+
Some users are unable to use left clicks to order heroes around, with the game thinking that the user wants to use the attack cursor. A fix for versions of the game affected by this bug can be found by downloading the file linked here:
 +
[https://steamcommunity.com/app/8880/discussions/0/358416640398103145/ Steam Community - Ultimate fix for the cursor problems]
 +
 
 +
Without the patch, the cause and fix aren't consistent among users, with suggestions to use Windowed mode, Enable compatibility mode for Windows 95, use [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line parameters]] <code>-winxp -32bit</code>{{cn|date=September 2015}}. Otherwise, the workaround is to use the right-click command menu.{{cn|date=December 2016}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
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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            = true
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    = 4
 
|lan play players    = 4
 +
|lan play modes      =
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = false
 
|online play players  = 4
 
|online play players  = 4
 +
|online play modes    =
 
|online play notes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
−
|local co-op          =
 
−
|local co-op players  =
 
−
|local co-op notes    =
 
−
|lan co-op            =
 
−
|lan co-op players    =
 
−
|lan co-op notes      =
 
−
|online co-op        =
 
−
|online co-op players =
 
−
|online co-op notes  =
 
−
|hot-seat            =
 
−
|hot-seat players    =
 
−
|hot-seat notes      =
 
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|tcp  =  
 
|tcp  =  
 
|udp  = 5050, 6073, 11111
 
|udp  = 5050, 6073, 11111
−
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 8.1
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        = 1
 +
|opengl notes          = OS X only.
 +
|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  = 1.4
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = false
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = Miles Sound System
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
 +
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minHD    = 31 MB
 
|minHD    = 31 MB
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minGPU  =  
−
|minGPU2  =
+
|minGPU2  =  
 
|minVRAM  = 16 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 16 MB
 
|minDX    = 8.1
 
|minDX    = 8.1
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|recDX    =  
 
|recDX    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = OS X
 +
 +
|minOS    = 10.1.5
 +
|minCPU  = PowerPC G4
 +
|minRAM  = 192 MB
 +
|minHD    = 600 MB
 +
|minGPU  = 3D accelerator
 +
}}
 +
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 18:11, 18 January 2024

Freedom Force
Freedom Force cover
Developers
Irrational Games
Irrational Games Australia
Publishers
Crave Entertainment
Electronic Arts
Focus Home Interactive
Retail re-release Sold Out Software
Digital 2K Games
OS X MacPlay
Engines
NetImmerse
Release dates
Windows March 26, 2002
macOS (OS X) January 4, 2003
Reception
Metacritic 90
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Turn-based
Perspectives Isometric
Controls Point and select
Genres RPG, Strategy
Art styles Cartoon
Series Freedom Force
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Freedom Force
Freedom Force 2002
Freedom Force vs. The 3rd Reich 2005

Warnings

The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Freedom Force is a singleplayer and multiplayer isometric RPG and strategy game in the Freedom Force series.

General information

Official forums
Freedom Reborn forums
Alex's Freedom Fortress - A fansite for the series
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
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
 SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1].
Windows
Retail
DRM details are not known
macOS (OS X)
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest patch is Patch v1.3. The Steam version is already patched.

Game data

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

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8880/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Data\SaveGames[Note 3]
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8880/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See the WSGF entry.
Multi-monitor
 
 See the WSGF entry.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See the WSGF entry.
4K Ultra HD
 
 See the WSGF entry.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Launch with -w parameter. Can't resize or move window in-game.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Force using any utility.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

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
Non-functional for FMV (despite option)
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Retail only.
German
Retail only; download for digital releases.
Russian
Unofficial localization by «Fargus Multimedia», download or review.
Spanish
Fan translation by Clan Dlan, download.

Issues fixed

Left Click orders - Mouse Cursor does not change from fist (attack cursor)

Fixed in the GOG.com version.

Some users are unable to use left clicks to order heroes around, with the game thinking that the user wants to use the attack cursor. A fix for versions of the game affected by this bug can be found by downloading the file linked here: Steam Community - Ultimate fix for the cursor problems

Without the patch, the cause and fix aren't consistent among users, with suggestions to use Windowed mode, Enable compatibility mode for Windows 95, use command line parameters -winxp -32bit[citation needed]. Otherwise, the workaround is to use the right-click command menu.[citation needed]

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
4
Online play
4 GameSpy services have been shut down;[3] see GameSpy for workarounds.

Connection types

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

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
UDP 5050, 6073, 11111
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8.1
OpenGL 1 OS X only.
Shader Model support 1.4
ExecutablePPC 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System
Multiplayer GameSpy

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 300 MHz
AMD K6-2 		Intel Pentium III 600 MHz
AMD Athlon
System memory (RAM) 128 MB 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 31 MB 680 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible 		32 MB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.1.5
Processor (CPU) PowerPC G4
System memory (RAM) 192 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 600 MB
Video card (GPU) 3D accelerator

Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] 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.[2]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  3. ↑ 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).

References