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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Independence War 2 - Edge of Chaos cover.jpg | |cover = Independence War 2 - Edge of Chaos cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Particle Systems | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Particle Systems}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|2001-2003}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|2003-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2001}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 28, 2001}} |
− | |steam appid = | + | |taxonomy = |
− | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Vehicle combat, Sandbox}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-Fi, Space}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Independence War }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 359630 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207658873 | ||
+ | |official site= https://i-war2.com/ | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = independence-war-2-edge-of-chaos | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
− | | | + | |license = commercial |
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{ii}} Released as '''Edge of Chaos: Independence War 2''' in Europe and '''Galaxy Commander: Edge of Chaos''' for the German re-release. |
+ | {{GOG.com links|1207658873|independence_war_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/359630/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://i-war2.com/documents/help/faq/faq-technical Technical FAQ] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Simple disc check. | | Windows}} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | independence-war-2-edge-of-chaos | DRM-free | Includes the GOG.com installer. | | Windows }} |
− | }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2460-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | independence_war_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows}} | |
− | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | independence-war-2-edge-of-chaos | Steam | | | Windows }} | |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 359630 | Steam | | | Windows }} | |
− | {{ | ||
− | {{ | ||
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}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo can be downloaded from [https://archive.org/details/IW2OBd54 Archive.org]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\flux.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\saves\}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Saving is only possible at main base. Dock at the base, then hit {{key|Esc}} to save. | ||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|Independence War 2 - Edge of Chaos video settings.png|Video settings.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/independence-war-2-edge-chaos |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]] |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = See the [ | + | |fov notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/independence-war-2-edge-chaos WSGF entry]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = On/off only. | + | |anisotropic notes = |
− | | | + | |antialiasing = limited |
− | | | + | |antialiasing notes = On/off only; only applies to HUD lines and orb stalks. For advanced AA, see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = For Windows 8 and later apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/517-independence-war-2-edge-of-chaos-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]. |
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Resolution can be raised up to 1920x1080. | ||
+ | {{ii}} FOV needs to be adjusted (otherwise it is {{Term|Vert-}}). See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/independence-war-2-edge-chaos WSGF entry] or the [https://i-war2.com/documents/help/faq/faq-technical technical FAQ]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Cutscenes are heavily stretched. 16:9 cutscenes can be downloaded [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/4-patches-fixes/245-i-war-2-movies here]. Use them to replace the default ones in {{file|{{p|game}}\movies|folder}}, and back up the original ones. | ||
+ | :* New AI upscaled cinematics and other FMV elements can be downloaded [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/4-patches-fixes/430-i-war-2-1080-cinematics here]. Resolution is limited to a maximum of 1080p due to the limitations of the used Bink Video version. | ||
+ | {{ii}} HUD becomes very small at high resolutions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} By default, the game's AA can only be toggled on/off for the in-game HUD lines and orb stalks. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] using either the [[Nvidia Control Panel]] or [[AMD Catalyst Control Center]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Stuttgart|date=2021-11-16}}</ref>}} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed mode in flux.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | |
− | # Go to | + | # Edit {{file|flux.ini}}. |
− | # Edit | ||
# Change <code>full_screen = 1</code> to <code>full_screen = 0</code> | # Change <code>full_screen = 1</code> to <code>full_screen = 0</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes and close the file. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DDrawCompat|ref={{cn|date=August 2021}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/ DDrawCompat] wrapper by '''narzoul'''. | ||
+ | # Place the {{file|ddraw.dll}} file to {{file|{{p|game}}\bin\release|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Launch the game and change the resolution in the options menu. | ||
+ | # Make sure the graphics card is correctly selected. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Note''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} A crash can occur once loading the game if the selected graphics card in {{file|flux.ini}} is not available anymore. Return to the game options, select the available graphics card and try again. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | + | {{Image|Independence War 2 - Edge of Chaos input settings.png|Input settings.}} | |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = hackable |
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Edit {{file|configs\default.ini}}. |
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown |
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
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|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = hackable |
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Edit {{file|configs\default.ini}}. |
+ | |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 = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |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= | ||
+ | |button prompts = generic | ||
+ | |button prompts notes = | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = true | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Advanced keybinds can be found in the {{file|{{p|game}}\readme.html}} under {{code|CONTROLS}}. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Additional settings, like setting up joystick deadzones, can be found in the {{file|{{p|game}}\technical_faq.html}}. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/34-goodies/260-i-war-2-keyboard-reference-card Keyboard reference card] | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/34-goodies/261-i-war-2-joystick-reference-card Joystick and cockpit reference card] | ||
+ | {{ii}} Cutscenes and dialogues can be skipped with {{key|Spacebar}}. | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | + | {{Image|Independence War 2 - Edge of Chaos audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Speech, Music, Movie, and Effects. | |separate volume notes = Speech, Music, Movie, and Effects. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |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 = limited |
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Alt-tabbing crashes the game in fullscreen mode. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Also re-released as "Galaxy Commander: Edge of Chaos" | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.elite-games.ru/i-war2/files.shtml Fan translation based on unofficial translation by Fargus Multimedia] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
− | |online play | + | |online play modes = |
− | | | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Check the [https://i-war2.com/documents/help/faq/faq-technical official FAQ] for more bug fixes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Low frame rate in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/517-independence-war-2-edge-of-chaos-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.i-war2.com/documents/help/faq/faq-technical|title=FAQ Technical|date=2023-08-21}}</ref>|fix=}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Can't progress the game after Act 2=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the EoC Community Patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.i-war2.com/news/181-dagda-and-wolf%E2%80%99s-lair-bugs-fixed-after-21-years|title=Reverse Engineering: Dagda and Wolf’s Lair bugs fixed after 21 years|date=2023-08-21}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://i-war2.com/downloads?task=download.send&id=435&catid=4&m=0/ EoC Community Patch] | ||
+ | # Put the zip file in the {{file|{{p|game}}\mods|folder}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Can't save or load=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Create {{folder|{{p|game}}\saves|folder}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.i-war2.com/documents/help/faq/faq-technical|title=FAQ Technical|date=2023-08-21}}</ref>|fix=}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 7 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = false | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = Game runs with: <code>"{{p|game}}\bin\release\loader.exe" -ac iwar2.icGame -dl 3</code> | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====Enhanced Textures==== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download the Enhanced Textures Mod|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/59-lards-texture-mods/424-enhanced-textures-mod Enhanced Textures Mod] by '''Lard''' | ||
+ | # Unzip the Enh_Textures in the {{file|{{p|game}}\mods|folder}} | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|flux.ini}} | ||
+ | # Modify: {{Code|[FcDetailSwitchNode]}} to <br>{{code|lang=ini|global_detail_scale = 3<br>cull_detail = 0<br>box_detail = 0}} | ||
+ | # Activate in the Extras menu.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Increase the number of pods Jafs can carry==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Modding the amount of transport pods Jafs can carry means a lot less time wasted and less grinding. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description= Download the Custom Jafs Plus mod|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/64-evzhy-s-mods/456-custom-jafs-plus Custom Jafs Plus] by '''Evzhy''' | ||
+ | # Put the .zip file in the {{file|{{p|game}}\mods|folder}} | ||
+ | # Activate in the Extras menu. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Better Starmap navigation==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Pressing TAB displays an organized list of all reachable locations.. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description= Download the Location Finder mod|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://i-war2.com/downloads/download/39-particle-systems/17-location_finder Location Finder Mod] by '''Zazicle''' | ||
+ | # Put the .zip file in the {{file|{{p|game}}\mods|folder}} | ||
+ | # Activate in the Extras menu.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = DirectInput | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95, 98, 2000, ME |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD K6-2 350 MHz |
− | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 64 MB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 728 MB |
+ | |minGPU = Riva TNT 2 or better | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 8.0 | ||
+ | |minother = 4X CD-ROM | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon |
+ | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recDX = | ||
+ | |recother = 16X CD-ROM<br>28.8 Kbps modem for online multiplayer | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 07:45, 19 April 2024
Developers | |
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Particle Systems | |
Publishers | |
2001-2003 | Infogrames |
2003-present | Atari |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 28, 2001 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Vehicle combat, Sandbox |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Independence War |
Independence War | |
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Independence War | 1997 |
Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos | 2001 |
General information
- Released as Edge of Chaos: Independence War 2 in Europe and Galaxy Commander: Edge of Chaos for the German re-release.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Technical FAQ
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Simple disc check. | |||
GamersGate | Includes the GOG.com installer. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam |
- A free demo can be downloaded from Archive.org.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\flux.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/359630/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\saves\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/359630/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Saving is only possible at main base. Dock at the base, then hit Esc to save.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/off only; only applies to HUD lines and orb stalks. For advanced AA, see Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | For Windows 8 and later apply the low frame rate fix. |
Widescreen resolution
- Resolution can be raised up to 1920x1080.
- FOV needs to be adjusted (otherwise it is Vert-). See the WSGF entry or the technical FAQ.
- Cutscenes are heavily stretched. 16:9 cutscenes can be downloaded here. Use them to replace the default ones in
<path-to-game>\movies
, and back up the original ones.- New AI upscaled cinematics and other FMV elements can be downloaded here. Resolution is limited to a maximum of 1080p due to the limitations of the used Bink Video version.
- HUD becomes very small at high resolutions.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
- By default, the game's AA can only be toggled on/off for the in-game HUD lines and orb stalks.
Force Anti-aliasing (AA) using either the Nvidia Control Panel or AMD Catalyst Control Center[1] |
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Windowed
Set windowed mode in flux.ini[citation needed] |
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Ultra-widescreen
Use DDrawCompat[citation needed] |
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Note
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Edit configs\default.ini . |
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Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Edit configs\default.ini . |
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Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
- Advanced keybinds can be found in the
<path-to-game>\readme.html
underCONTROLS
. - Additional settings, like setting up joystick deadzones, can be found in the
<path-to-game>\technical_faq.html
. - Keyboard reference card
- Joystick and cockpit reference card
- Cutscenes and dialogues can be skipped with Space ␣.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Speech, Music, Movie, and Effects. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Alt-tabbing crashes the game in fullscreen mode. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | Also re-released as "Galaxy Commander: Edge of Chaos" | |||
Russian | Fan translation based on unofficial translation by Fargus Multimedia |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
Issues fixed
- Check the official FAQ for more bug fixes.
Low frame rate in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later
Apply the low frame rate fix[2] |
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Can't progress the game after Act 2
Use the EoC Community Patch[3] |
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Can't save or load
Create <path-to-game>\saves [4]
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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 | Game runs with: "<path-to-game>\bin\release\loader.exe" -ac iwar2.icGame -dl 3 |
Mods
Enhanced Textures
Download the Enhanced Textures Mod |
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Increase the number of pods Jafs can carry
- Modding the amount of transport pods Jafs can carry means a lot less time wasted and less grinding.
Download the Custom Jafs Plus mod |
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- Pressing TAB displays an organized list of all reachable locations..
Download the Location Finder mod |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Input | DirectInput | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, 2000, ME | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz AMD K6-2 350 MHz |
Intel Pentium III AMD Athlon |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 728 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Riva TNT 2 or better 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | |
Other | 4X CD-ROM | 16X CD-ROM 28.8 Kbps modem for online multiplayer |
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%\VirtualStore
on 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (359630) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Stuttgart on 2021-11-16
- ↑ FAQ Technical - last accessed on 2023-08-21
- ↑ Reverse Engineering: Dagda and Wolf’s Lair bugs fixed after 21 years - last accessed on 2023-08-21
- ↑ FAQ Technical - last accessed on 2023-08-21