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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 22, 2016}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 22, 2016}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | 8-Bit }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | 8-Bit }} | ||
|steam appid = 427250 | |steam appid = 427250 | ||
| − | |steam appid side = 477240, 482420 | + | |steam appid side = 477240, 482420, 497850, 510530, 531680 |
|gogcom id = 1459422114 | |gogcom id = 1459422114 | ||
| − | |gogcom id side = 1684728509,2103924881 | + | |gogcom id side = 1684728509, 2103924881, 1104739253, 1099102953, 1949874913 |
|official site= http://www.8bitarmies.com/ | |official site= http://www.8bitarmies.com/ | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 79108 |
|wikipedia = 8-Bit Armies | |wikipedia = 8-Bit Armies | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 18455 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links|1459422114|8bit_armies}} | + | {{GOG.com links|1459422114|8bit_armies}} - 8-Bit Armies |
| − | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/427250/discussions/ | + | {{GOG.com links|1104739253|8bit_hordes}} - 8-Bit Hordes |
| + | {{GOG.com links|1949874913|8bit_invaders}} - 8-Bit Invaders! | ||
| + | {{mm}} Steam Community Discussions - [https://steamcommunity.com/app/427250/discussions/ 8-Bit Armies] | [https://steamcommunity.com/app/497850/discussions/ 8-Bit Hordes] | [https://steamcommunity.com/app/531680/discussions/ 8-Bit Invaders!] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Official | http://www.8bitarmies.com/ | Steam | Purchase via Humble Widget. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Official | http://www.8bitarmies.com/ | Steam | Purchase via Humble Widget. | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | 8bit_armies | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | 8bit_armies | DRM-free | 8-Bit Armies. {{store link|GOG.com|8bit_hordes|8-Bit Hordes}} and {{store link|GOG.com|8bit_invaders|8-Bit Invaders!}} also available. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 427250 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | 8bit-armies | Steam | 8-Bit Armies. {{store link|Humble|8-bit-hordes|8-Bit Hordes}} and {{store link|Humble|8-bit-invaders|8-Bit Invaders!}} also available. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 427250 | Steam | 8-Bit Armies. {{store link|Steam|497850|8-Bit Hordes}} and {{store link|Steam|531680|8-Bit Invaders!}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = Minor DLC includes a faction and a campaign. | ||
| + | |expansion pack = The expansion packs are advertised as standalone releases that are mutually compatible online with the base game and each other. In reality, they are the same game with different segments available to the player, but with all files on all players' computers. Full access to all content requires ownership on the player's Steam account, but no further downloads are required. | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. The base game includes multiplayer access to the Renegades faction, and a singleplayer campaign. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| Guardians Faction | Available for free. | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| 8-Bit Armies: Guardians Faction | Available for free, includes a new faction. | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Guardians Campaign | | + | {{DLC/row| 8-Bit Armies: Guardians Campaign | Includes a singleplayer campaign for the Guardians faction. | Windows }} |
| + | {{DLC/row| 8-Bit Hordes | Standalone; includes a singleplayer campaign and access to the Deathsworn and Lightbringer factions. | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| 8-Bit Invaders! | Standalone; includes a singleplayer campaign, a meta-map mode, and access to the Galactic Marine Corps and Cranioids factions. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|8-Bit Armies General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | {{Image|8-Bit Armies General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|8-Bit Armies Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | {{Image|8-Bit Armies Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|8-Bit Armies Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|8-Bit Armies Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|8-Bit Armies Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|8-Bit Armies Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Arabic | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Dutch | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Hungarian |
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Romanian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Turkish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Petroglyph Games | |
| Engines | |
| GlyphX | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 22, 2016 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi |
| Series | 8-Bit |
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|
| 8-Bit | |
|---|---|
| 8-Bit Armies | 2016 |
| 8-Bit Hordes | 2016 |
| 8-Bit Invaders! | 2016 |
| 8-Bit Armies: Arena | 2017 |
| 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far | EA |
8-Bit Armies is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the 8-Bit series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page - 8-Bit Armies
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page - 8-Bit Hordes
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page - 8-Bit Invaders!
- Steam Community Discussions - 8-Bit Armies | 8-Bit Hordes | 8-Bit Invaders!
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official website | |
Purchase via Humble Widget. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
8-Bit Armies. 8-Bit Hordes and 8-Bit Invaders! also available. | |
|
| Humble Store | |
8-Bit Armies. 8-Bit Hordes and 8-Bit Invaders! also available. | |
|
| Steam | |
8-Bit Armies. 8-Bit Hordes and 8-Bit Invaders! also available. | |
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| DLC | Minor DLC includes a faction and a campaign. |
| Expansion pack | The expansion packs are advertised as standalone releases that are mutually compatible online with the base game and each other. In reality, they are the same game with different segments available to the player, but with all files on all players' computers. Full access to all content requires ownership on the player's Steam account, but no further downloads are required. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. The base game includes multiplayer access to the Renegades faction, and a singleplayer campaign. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 8-Bit Armies: Guardians Faction | Available for free, includes a new faction. | |
| 8-Bit Armies: Guardians Campaign | Includes a singleplayer campaign for the Guardians faction. | |
| 8-Bit Hordes | Standalone; includes a singleplayer campaign and access to the Deathsworn and Lightbringer factions. | |
| 8-Bit Invaders! | Standalone; includes a singleplayer campaign, a meta-map mode, and access to the Galactic Marine Corps and Cranioids factions. | |
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\profile_*[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/427250/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\profile_*[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/427250/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video 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) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 120 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
In-game key map 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.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Can be toggled in-game with the "Play Audio When Not in Focus" option. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Arabic | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Romanian | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Turkish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 8 | Versus |
||
| Online play | 8 | Co-op, Versus |
||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 | |
| Shader Model support | 5 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | GOG Galaxy, Steamworks |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2 | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.6 GHz Dual Core | 2.6 GHz Quad Core |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 ATI Radeon HD 3870 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMD Radeon HD 6800 series |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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>/427250/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (427250) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.