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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Apeiron|ref=<ref name=apeiron>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060207040624/http://www.apeiron-games.ru/?act=projects APEIRON, разработчик компьютерных игр (retrieved)]</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Apeiron|ref=<ref name=apeiron>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060207040624/http://www.apeiron-games.ru/?act=projects APEIRON, разработчик компьютерных игр (retrieved)]</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First|North America|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First|North America|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051202064133/http://strategyfirst.com/press/DisplayArticle.asp?sLanguageCode=EN&iArticleID=3232|title=Strategy First signs Brigade E5: New Jagged Union - Strategy First Press (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070922064906/http://int.games.1c.ru/e5/|title=Brigade E5. New Jagged Union - GAMES.1C.RU (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref>|2005-2018}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Entertainment|2018-2022}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fulqrum Publishing|2022-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 29, 2005|ref=<ref name=apeiron/>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 29, 2005|ref=<ref name=apeiron/>}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|brigade-e5-new-jagged-union|41}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|brigade-e5-new-jagged-union|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time, Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Tactical RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Brigade E5 }} | ||
|steam appid = 296210 | |steam appid = 296210 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1195536799 |
+ | |official site= https://www.fulqrumpublishing.com/game/539-brigade-e5-new-jagged-union | ||
+ | |hltb = 17834 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 26921 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Brigade E5: New Jagged Union | |wikipedia = Brigade E5: New Jagged Union | ||
|winehq = 8536 | |winehq = 8536 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = | |
− | + | ||
+ | |current state = Various game bugs remain unsolved without an unofficial patch. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1195536799|brigade_e5_new_jagged_union}} |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/296210/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | |
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | English release. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3}} in Russian release.<br>{{DRM|StarForce|4}} in German release. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| publisher | https://fulqrumpublishingstore.com/action/brigade-e5-new-jagged-union | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0034KYAQ8 | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | brigade-e5-new-jagged-union | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | brigade_e5_new_jagged_union | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 296210 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 296210 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | brigade-e5-new-jagged-union | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | brigade-e5-new-jagged-union | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Uncheck the "Video" option in the configuration utility|ref=|fix= | |
+ | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|Config.e5c}} with a text editor. |
− | # Find the <code>ShowVideo</code> parameter | + | # Find the <code>ShowVideo</code> parameter and set it to <code>0</code>. |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Brigade E5 External General settings.png|External General settings.}} | {{Image|Brigade E5 External General settings.png|External General settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Brigade E5 External Special settings.png|External Special settings.}} | {{Image|Brigade E5 External Special settings.png|External Special settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = always on |
|windowed notes = Game always runs in borderless window. | |windowed notes = Game always runs in borderless window. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = always on |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Game always runs in borderless window. |
|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = Key combinations and system buttons are excluded | + | |key remap notes = Key combinations and system buttons are excluded ({{key|Print Screen}}, {{key|Scroll Lock}}, {{key|Pause Break}}, {{key|Num Lock}} and {{key|Win}}, as well as additional and non-standard buttons of various keyboards). Also it is impossible to re-assign mouse buttons or the mouse wheel.<ref name="manual" /> |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = unknown | |controller support = unknown | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |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 = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |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 = Sound effects, music, ambient<ref name="manual" /> |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |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 = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail, Steam and ZOOM Platform only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/1046-brigade-e5-new-jagged-union-deutsch-patch/#overview download for GOG.com version]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = Original language of the game. | |notes = Original language of the game. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Missing music and characters voiceovers=== | ===Missing music and characters voiceovers=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|E5.exe}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=463757319|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Brigade E5 Tweak And Tune Guide|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
{{--}} The Steam overlay will not work after applying this fix. | {{--}} The Steam overlay will not work after applying this fix. | ||
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− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98, 2000, XP |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 1 GHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 512 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 2 GB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 8.0 | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = |
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Developers | |
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Apeiron[1] | |
Publishers | |
North America | Strategy First[2] |
2005-2018 | 1C Company[3] |
2018-2022 | 1C Entertainment |
2022-present | Fulqrum Publishing |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 29, 2005[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 41 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Tactical RPG |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Brigade E5 |
Brigade E5 | |
---|---|
Brigade E5: New Jagged Union | 2005 |
7.62 High Calibre | 2007 |
7.62: Reloaded | 2008 |
7.62 Hard Life | 2014 |
Brigade E5: New Jagged Union is a singleplayer bird's-eye view Tactical RPG game in the Brigade E5 series.
Various game bugs remain unsolved without an unofficial patch.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | English release. | |||
Retail | StarForce 3 DRM[Note 1] in Russian release. StarForce 4 DRM[Note 2] in German release. |
|||
Publisher website | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Uncheck the "Video" option in the configuration utility |
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Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
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Immortal Badass Mod
- Contains unofficial patch, new weapons and changes various game aspects, making game a bit harder.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Config.e5c[Note 3] <path-to-game>\AutoCamera.cfg[Note 3] <path-to-game>\keys.cfg[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/296210/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/296210/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Only 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x960 and 1600x1200 resolutions are selectable from the in-game,[8] the rest have to chosen from configuration utility. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Only 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x960 and 1600x1200 resolutions are selectable from the in-game,[8] the rest have to chosen from configuration utility. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Game always runs in borderless window. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Game always runs in borderless window. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Key combinations and system buttons are excluded (Print Screen, Scroll Lock, Pause Break, Num Lock and ⊞ Win, as well as additional and non-standard buttons of various keyboards). Also it is impossible to re-assign mouse buttons or the mouse wheel.[8] | |
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 | Sound effects, music, ambient[8] | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail, Steam and ZOOM Platform only; download for GOG.com version. | |||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Original language of the game. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | unknown |
UDP | unknown |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Missing music and characters voiceovers
Run E5.exe in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3.[9]
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Console commands
- List of console commands and explanations (in Polish) can be found in post [179] and [180] in this thread.
- Console commands can be typed in the game by opening the console with ~.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[4][5][6][7] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[6][7] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 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). - ↑ 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>/296210/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (296210) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 APEIRON, разработчик компьютерных игр (retrieved)
- ↑ Strategy First signs Brigade E5: New Jagged Union - Strategy First Press (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Brigade E5. New Jagged Union - GAMES.1C.RU (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Windows Vista support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Game manual
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Brigade E5 Tweak And Tune Guide - last accessed on May 2023