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Key points
- Freeware.[1]
General information
- Dune Wiki - The Duniverse
- Dune2K.com - A major Dune fansite with an active community
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Retail |
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Manual-based copy protection |
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Essential improvements
Patches
1.07 patch
- Download link
- Official patch which corrects issues with the Starport building.
1.07 patch fix
- Download link
- Changelog
- Unofficial patch which corrects issues introduced and unfixed by the 1.07 patch.
Sound fix
- Download link
- Official patch which enables the use of multiple sound devices simultaneously (i.e. MT-32 music with SoundBlaster digital and FM audio).
- Utility to enable ordering units with the right mouse button and building and placing structures with the middle mouse button.
- Requires the original DOS game running in DOSBox under Windows.
Source ports
- Full-featured ports which enable playing the game on modern systems (Windows/Linux). Support high-resolutions and widescreen. Employ modern interface with zooming, contemporary RTS controls and build queueing.
- Include numerous bug fixes and optional gameplay enhancements.
- Require original game assets (
*.pak
)
Name |
Notes |
Renderer
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Dune Legacy |
In active development, supports 64-bit and Mac OS X. Includes an optional upscaler to smooth out graphics. Introduces multiple difficulty levels for campaign mode and bot AIs for MP. Supports LAN and internet multiplayer with record/replay. Includes a map and scenario editor. |
Direct3D
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Dune Dynasty |
Offers borderless fullscreen and proper MIDI support with custom SoundFonts for music playback. Contains a jukebox and cutscene viewer. Includes a random map generator for local "skirmish" mode. |
Direct3D, OpenGL
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More detailed lists of unfinished ports, as well as fan-made campaigns, can be found at: Dune II fangames and Dune II clones and remakes
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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French |
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German |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
DOS video modes |
MCGA, VGA |
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System requirements
DOS |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
3.3 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel 80286 |
System memory (RAM) |
640 KB 2 MB for digitized sound |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
10 MB |
Video card (GPU) |
VGA |
References