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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Mad Doc Software|The Art of Conquest}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Mad Doc Software|The Art of Conquest}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment|2001-2008}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rebellion Developments|2008-present}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Titan}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Titan}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 12, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 12, 2001}} | ||
− | |steam appid = | + | |reception = |
− | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|empire-earth|81}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Empire Earth }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20031003165557/http://www.empireearth.sierra.com/ | ||
+ | |steam appid = 254760 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = 3770, 3780 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207658777 | ||
+ | |lutris = empire-earth-gold-edition | ||
|strategywiki = Empire Earth | |strategywiki = Empire Earth | ||
+ | |igdb = empire-earth | ||
+ | |hltb = 3105 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 5374 | ||
|wikipedia = Empire Earth | |wikipedia = Empire Earth | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 1600 |
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://ee.heavengames.com/new/eeh/index.shtml Empire Earth Heaven] |
− | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658777|empire_earth_series|for game series}} | |
− | {{GOG.com links| | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM}}. CD key only required for multiplayer. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | empire_earth_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | empire-earth-gold-edition | Steam | Gold Edition. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | empire_earth_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition. Serial keys for multiplayer not supplied. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | empire-earth-1-gold-edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | empire-earth-gold-edition | Playfire | Gold Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 254760 | Steam | Gold Edition. Unpublished. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/empire-earth/file/empire-earth-demo GameFront]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and The Art of Conquest expansion pack. Early retail releases also included the official strategy guide by Prima Games. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| The Art of Conquest | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| The Art of Conquest | | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\Movies|folder}} | |
− | # Go to | ||
# Delete or rename the video files. | # Delete or rename the video files. | ||
− | # Repeat for the expansion if | + | # Repeat for the expansion if it is installed. |
}} | }} | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch for the base game is 2.0, available from [https://ee.heavengames.com/downloads/lister.php?category=patches Empire Earth Heaven]. It requires the 1.004 patch installed first. | |
+ | {{ii}} The Art of Conquest expansion never received an official patch. | ||
− | === | + | ===NeoEE Lobby Client=== |
− | {{ | + | {{mm}} [https://neoee.net/ NeoEE Lobby Client] replaces the official multiplayer servers, adds new language support, fixes bugs and adds new content (maps, game modes, resource options). |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\SSSI\Empire Earth}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\Saved Games}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Empire Earth Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Empire Earth Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/empire-earth |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Vert-}}; HUD elements are stretched. Main menu is always 1024x768. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = Stretched | |multimonitor notes = Stretched | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Game displays black screen at 2560x1440 and above. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = See [[#Adjust Zoom Distance|Adjust Zoom Distance]]. |
|windowed = false | |windowed = false | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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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 = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===Adjust Zoom Distance=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{ii}} The game's zoom level will be very close on high resolutions such as 1920x1080. |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Empire Earth Zoom Changer|ref=<ref name="2019-07-13">{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2019-07-13|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Use [https://github.com/j-frei/EmpireEarthZoomChanger/releases Empire Earth Zoom Changer] to increase the zoom limit. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only works for the original .exe binaries and NeoEE patched binaries. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=dreXmod 2.0||fix= | ||
+ | # Use [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1euHIeURk6w dreXmod 2.0] to increase the zoom limit. | ||
+ | {{++}} Also allows for multiplayer scenario hosting and more multiplayer related features. | ||
+ | {{++}} Works for both the base game and '''The Art of Conquest'''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|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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|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 = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |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== |
{{Image|Empire Earth Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Empire Earth 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = English |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = French |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/240-empire-earth-german-patch/ download for digital releases] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://mega.nz/folder/9PoGlQrY#wBcBo5nZVdvgObIcjRY3GA download for digital releases] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only [https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Empire_Earth Details] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-empire-earth-para-portugues-brasil/ Fan translation] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only, download for [http://traducciones-videojuegos.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/Empire-Earth_tradu.rar Empire Earth] and [http://traducciones-videojuegos.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/Empire_Earth_expansion_tradu.rar The Art of Conquest]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = hackable | |online play = hackable | ||
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official WON service was shut down on November 1, 2008; use the [[#NeoEE Lobby Client|NeoEE Lobby Client]]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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{{Network/Connections | {{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = true |
− | |matchmaking notes = | + | |matchmaking notes = See [[#NeoEE Lobby Client|NeoEE Lobby Client]]. |
|p2p = true | |p2p = true | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
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===Crash on using Hardware T&L=== | ===Crash on using Hardware T&L=== | ||
{{ii}} Certain modern graphics cards may cause the game to crash when using hardware T&L. | {{ii}} Certain modern graphics cards may cause the game to crash when using hardware T&L. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This issue does occur in Windows 10 | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=28 May 2015|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Download the latest version of [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | |
− | # Download the latest version of [ | + | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, as well as {{file|DDraw.dll}} and {{file|D3Dlmm.dll}} from the {{file|MS\x86|folder}} subfolder folder to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
− | # | ||
− | |||
# Start the game. | # Start the game. | ||
# Go to the video settings. | # Go to the video settings. | ||
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# Select your desired resolution from the '''Screen Resolution''' list. | # Select your desired resolution from the '''Screen Resolution''' list. | ||
# Click '''OK'''. | # Click '''OK'''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Game freezes in main menu (Windows 10)=== | |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable all the options in Compatibility tab in Properties for game's executable|ref={{cn|date=December 2017}}}} |
− | {{--}} | + | |
+ | ===Game is stuck in 24Hz on HDMI monitor=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Create a custom resolution with higher refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=December 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{--}} It may not be possible to use the native resolution with this following option. | ||
+ | Depending on the GPU, create a custom resolution for the monitor with 75 Hz of refresh rate. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===Game crashes after loading Asian mission 3 in Polish language version=== | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Spam {{key|F4}} (quick save) during the loading screen and if the game crashes - run the game and load last quick save.|ref={{cn|January 2023}}}} | |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |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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|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = Miles Sound System | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
− | |audio notes = | + | |audio notes = 6.1a<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2019-07-19|comment=Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.}}</ref> |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
− | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = World Opponent Network |
− | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= |
}} | }} | ||
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|recRAM = 128 MB | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recVRAM = 32 MB | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Supported video cards: Nvidia Riva128, Nvidia TNT, Nvidia TNT2, Nvidia GeForce 256, Nvidia GeForce2, Nvidia GeForce3, 3dfx Voodoo3, 3dfx Voodoo4, 3dfx Voodoo5, S3 Savage 4, S3 Savage 2000, Matrox G200, Matrox G400, Matrox G450, ATI Rage Pro (excluding 4 MB PCI), ATI Rage 128, ATI Rage Fury MAXX, ATI Radeon, PowerVR Kyro II, PowerVR Kyro Series3, Savage 3D | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 02:58, 29 January 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Stainless Steel Studios | |
The Art of Conquest | Mad Doc Software |
Publishers | |
2001-2008 | Sierra Entertainment |
2008-present | Rebellion Developments |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
Titan | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 12, 2001 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Series | Empire Earth |
Empire Earth | |
---|---|
Empire Earth | 2001 |
Empires: Dawn of the Modern World | 2003 |
Empire Earth II | 2005 |
Empire Earth III | 2007 |
Empire Earth is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Empire Earth series.
General information
- Empire Earth Heaven
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM DRM. CD key only required for multiplayer. | |||
GamersGate | Gold Edition. | |||
GOG.com | Gold Edition. Serial keys for multiplayer not supplied. | |||
ZOOM Platform | Gold Edition. | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | Gold Edition. | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Gold Edition. Unpublished. |
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition includes the base game and The Art of Conquest expansion pack. Early retail releases also included the official strategy guide by Prima Games.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
The Art of Conquest |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename videos[citation needed] |
---|
|
Patches
- The latest official patch for the base game is 2.0, available from Empire Earth Heaven. It requires the 1.004 patch installed first.
- The Art of Conquest expansion never received an official patch.
NeoEE Lobby Client
- NeoEE Lobby Client replaces the official multiplayer servers, adds new language support, fixes bugs and adds new content (maps, game modes, resource options).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\SSSI\Empire Earth |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254760/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\Saved Games[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254760/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Vert-; HUD elements are stretched. Main menu is always 1024x768. | ||
Multi-monitor | Stretched | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Game displays black screen at 2560x1440 and above. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Adjust Zoom Distance. | ||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Adjust Zoom Distance
- The game's zoom level will be very close on high resolutions such as 1920x1080.
Empire Earth Zoom Changer[1] |
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|
dreXmod 2.0 |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | No 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 |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | On by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Retail only | |||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases | |||
Hungarian | Retail only; download for digital releases | |||
Japanese | Retail only | |||
Korean | Retail only | |||
Polish | Retail only Details | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation | |||
Spanish | Retail only, download for Empire Earth and The Art of Conquest. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus The official WON service was shut down on November 1, 2008; use the NeoEE Lobby Client. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | See NeoEE Lobby Client. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use the Direct Connect tab. |
Issues fixed
Crash on using Hardware T&L
- Certain modern graphics cards may cause the game to crash when using hardware T&L.
- This issue does occur in Windows 10
Use dgVoodoo2[2] |
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Disable all the options in Compatibility tab in Properties for game's executable[citation needed] |
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Game is stuck in 24Hz on HDMI monitor
Create a custom resolution with higher refresh rate[citation needed] |
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Depending on the GPU, create a custom resolution for the monitor with 75 Hz of refresh rate. |
Game crashes after loading Asian mission 3 in Polish language version
Spam F4 (quick save) during the loading screen and if the game crashes - run the game and load last quick save.[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.1a[3] |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | World Opponent Network |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 350 MHz or equivalent | Intel Pentium III 600 MHz or equivalent |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 550 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0a compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
- Supported video cards: Nvidia Riva128, Nvidia TNT, Nvidia TNT2, Nvidia GeForce 256, Nvidia GeForce2, Nvidia GeForce3, 3dfx Voodoo3, 3dfx Voodoo4, 3dfx Voodoo5, S3 Savage 4, S3 Savage 2000, Matrox G200, Matrox G400, Matrox G450, ATI Rage Pro (excluding 4 MB PCI), ATI Rage 128, ATI Rage Fury MAXX, ATI Radeon, PowerVR Kyro II, PowerVR Kyro Series3, Savage 3D
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 (254760) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2019-07-13
- ↑ Verified by User:Expack3 on 28 May 2015
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2019-07-19
- Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.