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|cover        = Planetary_Annihilation.jpg
 
|cover        = Planetary_Annihilation.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Uber Entertainment}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Uber Entertainment|2015-2018}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Planetary Annihilation Inc.|2018-present}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 5, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 5, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 5, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 5, 2014}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|planetary-annihilation|62}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1196/planetary-annihilation|65}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|planetary-annihilation|70}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Free-roaming camera }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | 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            | Space, Sci-fi }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Planetary Annihilation }}
 
|steam appid  = 233250
 
|steam appid  = 233250
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|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
 +
|official site= https://planetaryannihilation.com/
 +
|hltb        = 7100
 
|strategywiki = Planetary Annihilation
 
|strategywiki = Planetary Annihilation
 +
|mobygames    = 70984
 
|wikipedia    = Planetary Annihilation
 
|wikipedia    = Planetary Annihilation
 
|winehq      = 16200
 
|winehq      = 16200
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Planetary Annihilation}}
 
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{{Disambig|the original game|the standalone expansion|[[Planetary Annihilation: Titans]]}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{--}} Affected by some very large performance issues.
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|introduction      =
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{{--}} Several [http://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/2/810938082193900075/ known issues] with the Linux version.
+
 
 +
|release history  = As of August 17, 2018, the rights to the game were taken over by Planetary Annihilation Inc., a company formed by the game's original developers and several long-time community members.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103161151/https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/planetary-annihilation-inc-the-future-of-pa-and-titans/|title=Planetary Annihilation Inc: The Future of PA and Titans|date=2023-09-06}} (archived)</ref>
 +
 
 +
The base game has been delisted from Steam in favor of the ''[[Planetary Annihilation: Titans|Titans]]'' standalone expansion pack, but both titles would receive updates regardless as they are mutually compatible in multiplayer in the Classic mode. Owners of the base game were granted a permanent 90% discount for purchasing ''Titans''.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/planetaryannihilation-com-the-future-of-titans-and-pa/|title=planetaryannihilation.com - The Future of PA and Titans|date=2023-06-09}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
|current state    = There are several [https://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/2/810938082193900075/ known issues] with the Linux version.
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.uberent.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=61 Uber Entertainment Forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.uberent.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=61 Uber Entertainment Forums]
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-PLANANNI | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | planetary-annihilation | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 233250 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 233250 | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable. | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Origin | planetary-annihilation/planetary-annihilation | Account | [[DRM]]: Uber Entertainment Account Activation |  | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} [[Planetary Annihilation: Titans]] includes all content and features from the original title.<ref name="TitansPSA">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/386070/discussions/0/521643320349567906/ PSA: What Titans Actually Is :: Planetary Annihilation: TITANS General Discussion]</ref>
+
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} [[Planetary Annihilation: Titans]] includes all content and features from the original title.<ref name="TitansPSA">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/386070/discussions/0/521643320349567906/ PSA: What Titans Actually Is :: Planetary Annihilation: TITANS General Discussion]</ref>
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Uber Entertainment\Planetary Annihilation\localstore\Local Storage\coui_ui_0.localstorage}}<!--Earlier builds seemed to use WindowSettings.cfg? Can't confirm this.-->
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Uber Entertainment\Planetary Annihilation\localstore\Local Storage\coui_ui_0.localstorage}}<!--Earlier builds seemed to use WindowSettings.cfg? Can't confirm this.-->
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{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/row|Linux|~/.local/Uber Entertainment/}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.local/Uber Entertainment/}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{XDG|false}}
 
{{XDG|false}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Uber Entertainment\Planetary Annihilation\}}<!--Can't pinpoint what is save file for single player Galactic war-->
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Uber Entertainment\Planetary Annihilation\}}<!--Can't pinpoint what is save file for single player Galactic war-->
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{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
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|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
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|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   = unknown
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Planetary Annihilation - graphics.png|Graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Planetary Annihilation - graphics.png|Graphics settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
−
|fov                        =  
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|fov                        = unknown
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] and supersampling up to 175%.
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] and supersampling up to 175%.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped ~120 FPS.
 
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped ~120 FPS.
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Planetary Annihilation - Mouse.png|Mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Planetary Annihilation - Mouse.png|Mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Planetary Annihilation - Input.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Planetary Annihilation - Input.png|Input settings.}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|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=  
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|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
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|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    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
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|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 =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Planetary Annihilation - audio.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Planetary Annihilation - audio.png|Audio settings.}}
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, music, voice and sound effects.
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, music, voice and sound effects.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
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  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
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  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
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  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Finnish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Community translation. Not complete.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
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  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
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  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
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  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
−
}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
−
|language  = Finnish
 
−
|interface = yes
 
−
|audio    = no
 
−
|subtitles = yes
 
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|notes    = Community translation. Not complete.
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Image|Planetary Annihilation - Network.png|Network settings.}}
 
{{Image|Planetary Annihilation - Network.png|Network settings.}}
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{{ii}} Compatible with Titans expansion, however content is limited for original games content.<ref name="TitansPSA"/>
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{{ii}} Multiplayer is compatible with [[Planetary Annihilation: Titans]] (limited to the original game's content).<ref name="TitansPSA"/>
 +
 
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
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|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
−
|lan play players    =  
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|lan play players    = 10
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
−
|lan play notes      = Added in Build 73737.<ref name="Build 73737">[http://steamcommunity.com/games/233250/announcements/detail/130927679374116801 Release Build: 73737 with Offline Play - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Planetary Annihilation]</ref>
+
|lan play notes      = Added in Build 73737.<ref name="Build 73737">[https://steamcommunity.com/games/233250/announcements/detail/130927679374116801 Release Build: 73737 with Offline Play - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Planetary Annihilation]</ref>
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  = 10
 
|online play players  = 10
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{{ii}} Because of how Planetary Annihilation is a bit more memory intensive than most games it is a good idea to actually close any open programs such as Google Chrome before playing.
 
{{ii}} Because of how Planetary Annihilation is a bit more memory intensive than most games it is a good idea to actually close any open programs such as Google Chrome before playing.
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Enable threaded optimization|ref=<ref name="workarounds">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/2/864980734977925162/ Workarounds for long loading time and low FPS - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Enable threaded optimization|ref=<ref name="workarounds">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/2/864980734977925162/ Workarounds for long loading time and low FPS - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}}
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# Open the '''Nvidia Control Panel'''.
−
# Open the '''NVIDIA Control Panel'''.
 
 
# Under '''Global Settings''' select the drop-down box next to '''Threaded optimisation'''.
 
# Under '''Global Settings''' select the drop-down box next to '''Threaded optimisation'''.
 
# Change this to '''On''' and click '''Apply'''.
 
# Change this to '''On''' and click '''Apply'''.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{ii}} This only applies to NVIDIA cards.
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{{ii}} This only applies to Nvidia cards.
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{{ii}} If you get poor performance with multiple NVIDIA cards, you will need to disable SLI.
+
{{ii}} If you get poor performance with multiple Nvidia cards, you will need to disable SLI.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Change priority|ref=<ref name="workarounds" />|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Change priority|ref=<ref name="workarounds" />}}
 
 
# Open '''Task Manager''' and right-click <code>PA.exe</code>.
 
# Open '''Task Manager''' and right-click <code>PA.exe</code>.
 
# Select '''Set Priority:''' and set it to '''High'''.
 
# Select '''Set Priority:''' and set it to '''High'''.
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}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Community overlay|ref=<ref name="workarounds" />|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable steam community overlay|ref=<ref name="workarounds" />}}
 
 
# Right-click on the game within your Steam library and select '''Properties'''.
 
# Right-click on the game within your Steam library and select '''Properties'''.
 
# Uncheck '''Enable Steam Community In-Game''' and click '''CLOSE'''.
 
# Uncheck '''Enable Steam Community In-Game''' and click '''CLOSE'''.
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===Black screen/black planet===
 
===Black screen/black planet===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Change settings|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.uberent.com/threads/how-to-improve-frame-rates-all-video-cards-driver-links.53165/|title=How To Improve Frame Rates (All Video Cards) - Uber Entertainment Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Change settings|ref=<ref>[https://forums.uberent.com/threads/how-to-improve-frame-rates-all-video-cards-driver-links.53165/ How To Improve Frame Rates (All Video Cards) - Uber Entertainment Forums]</ref>}}
 
 
# From the main menu select '''Settings'''.
 
# From the main menu select '''Settings'''.
 
# Under '''Graphics''' set anti-aliasing to <code>OFF</code>.
 
# Under '''Graphics''' set anti-aliasing to <code>OFF</code>.
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{ii}} If this does not work try setting '''HDR''' to <code>OFF</code> aswell. If they are both already disabled, enable and disable them again then refresh by pressing {{key|F5}}. You may need to refresh many times.<ref name="workarounds 2">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/2/810938810899540110/ *** Black screen? Check these workarounds! *** - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>
+
{{ii}} If this does not work try setting '''HDR''' to <code>OFF</code> aswell. If they are both already disabled, enable and disable them again then refresh by pressing {{key|F5}}. You may need to refresh many times.<ref name="workarounds 2">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/2/810938810899540110/ *** Black screen? Check these workarounds! *** - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>
 
{{ii}} If nothing helps try to wait a bit, then press {{key|Ctrl|Alt|Delete}}, open '''Task Manager''' and then go back to the game window.<ref name="workarounds 2" />
 
{{ii}} If nothing helps try to wait a bit, then press {{key|Ctrl|Alt|Delete}}, open '''Task Manager''' and then go back to the game window.<ref name="workarounds 2" />
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Black lines===
 
===Black lines===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable anisotropic filtering|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/2/666826069065968981/|title=Boxes on planets / Graphic Issues - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable anisotropic filtering|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/2/666826069065968981/ Boxes on planets / Graphic Issues - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}}
+
# Open the '''Nvidia Control Panel'''.
−
# Open the '''NVIDIA Control Panel'''.
 
 
# Under '''Global Settings''' select the drop-down box next to '''Anisotropic filtering'''.
 
# Under '''Global Settings''' select the drop-down box next to '''Anisotropic filtering'''.
 
# Change this to '''Application-controlled''' or '''Off''' and click '''Apply'''.
 
# Change this to '''Application-controlled''' or '''Off''' and click '''Apply'''.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
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# Download and install the latest driver version for your video card ([http://support.amd.com/en-us/download ATI/AMD], [http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx Nvidia], [https://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx Intel]).
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# Download and install the latest driver version for your video card ([http://support.amd.com/en-us/download ATI/AMD], [http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx Nvidia], [https://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx Intel]).
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# Under '''Graphics''' set Ambient Occlusion to <code>OFF</code>.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} Intel: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx
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{{ii}} Nvidia: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx
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{{ii}} ATI/AMD: http://support.amd.com/en-us/download
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===Older AMD / Intel GPUs or Brightness Issues===
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{{ii}} This issue may be seen on Intel Arc graphics cards as well.
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{{Fixbox|description=All modern GPUs should now support sRGB and sRGB multiple render targets blending.
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|fix=Historical sRGB workarounds for AMD / Intel GPU’s were removed in 114880.
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Use the following if you need to enable the previous settings:
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    --gl-disable-srgb
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    --gl-disable-mrt-srgb
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Download and install the latest driver version for your video card ([http://support.amd.com/en-us/download ATI/AMD], [http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx Nvidia], [https://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx Intel]).
 
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Latest revision as of 15:30, 7 January 2024

Planetary Annihilation
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Developers
2015-2018 Uber Entertainment
2018-present Planetary Annihilation Inc.
Release dates
Windows September 5, 2014
macOS (OS X) September 5, 2014
Linux September 5, 2014
Reception
Metacritic 62
OpenCritic 65
IGDB 70
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions Cosmetic
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Free-roaming camera
Controls Point and select
Genres RTS
Themes Space, Sci-fi
Series Planetary Annihilation
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Planetary Annihilation
Planetary Annihilation 2014
Planetary Annihilation: Titans 2015

Planetary Annihilation is a singleplayer and multiplayer free-roaming camera RTS game in the Planetary Annihilation series.

As of August 17, 2018, the rights to the game were taken over by Planetary Annihilation Inc., a company formed by the game's original developers and several long-time community members.[1]

The base game has been delisted from Steam in favor of the Titans standalone expansion pack, but both titles would receive updates regardless as they are mutually compatible in multiplayer in the Classic mode. Owners of the base game were granted a permanent 90% discount for purchasing Titans.[2]

There are several known issues with the Linux version.

General information

Uber Entertainment Forums
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GamersGate
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 DRM-free when launched directly from executable.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Origin (unavailable) DRM: Uber Entertainment Account Activation
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Version differences

Planetary Annihilation: Titans includes all content and features from the original title.[3]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Uber Entertainment\Planetary Annihilation\localstore\Local Storage\coui_ui_0.localstorage
macOS (OS X)
Linux $HOME/.local/Uber Entertainment/
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Uber Entertainment\Planetary Annihilation\
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Enabled by default.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA and supersampling up to 175%.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped ~120 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Mouse settings.
Mouse settings.
Input settings.
Input 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

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, music, voice and sound effects.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Some voice messages lack visual cue (e.g. full resource notification).
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language settings.
Language settings.
Possible to select from wide variety of community made translations.
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Finnish
Community translation. Not complete.
French
German
Italian
Spanish

Network

Network settings.
Network settings.
Multiplayer is compatible with Planetary Annihilation: Titans (limited to the original game's content).[3]

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
10 Added in Build 73737.[4]
Online play
10

Issues fixed

Long load time and low FPS

Because of how Planetary Annihilation is a bit more memory intensive than most games it is a good idea to actually close any open programs such as Google Chrome before playing.
Enable threaded optimization[5]
  1. Open the Nvidia Control Panel.
  2. Under Global Settings select the drop-down box next to Threaded optimisation.
  3. Change this to On and click Apply.

Notes

This only applies to Nvidia cards.
If you get poor performance with multiple Nvidia cards, you will need to disable SLI.
Change priority[5]
  1. Open Task Manager and right-click PA.exe.
  2. Select Set Priority: and set it to High.

Notes

Press Ctrl+U to toggle the UI, if there is a noticeable FPS improvement this may benefit you.
Disable Steam Community overlay[5]
  1. Right-click on the game within your Steam library and select Properties.
  2. Uncheck Enable Steam Community In-Game and click CLOSE.

Black screen/black planet

Change settings[6]
  1. From the main menu select Settings.
  2. Under Graphics set anti-aliasing to OFF.
  3. Press F5 to refresh the game screen.

Notes

If this does not work try setting HDR to OFF aswell. If they are both already disabled, enable and disable them again then refresh by pressing F5. You may need to refresh many times.[7]
If nothing helps try to wait a bit, then press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, open Task Manager and then go back to the game window.[7]

Black lines

Disable anisotropic filtering[8]
  1. Open the Nvidia Control Panel.
  2. Under Global Settings select the drop-down box next to Anisotropic filtering.
  3. Change this to Application-controlled or Off and click Apply.

Notes

This only applies to Nvidia cards.

Game won't start

This issue is most likely due to outdated drivers.
Update drivers[9]
  1. Download and install the latest driver version for your video card (ATI/AMD, Nvidia, Intel).

Overly dark planets

This issue is seen on older Intel and AMD graphics cards.
Update drivers[10]
  1. Download and install the latest driver version for your video card (ATI/AMD, Nvidia, Intel).
Disable HDR
  1. From the main menu select Settings.
  2. Under Graphics set HDR to OFF.

Notes

Only a known issue on older AMD GPUs
Disable Ambient Occlusion
  1. From the main menu select Settings.
  2. Under Graphics set Ambient Occlusion to OFF.

Notes

Only a known issue on older Intel GPUs

Older AMD / Intel GPUs or Brightness Issues

This issue may be seen on Intel Arc graphics cards as well.
All modern GPUs should now support sRGB and sRGB multiple render targets blending.

Historical sRGB workarounds for AMD / Intel GPU’s were removed in 114880.

Use the following if you need to enable the previous settings: 

   --gl-disable-srgb
   --gl-disable-mrt-srgb

Download and install the latest driver version for your video card (ATI/AMD, Nvidia, Intel).

Other information

Offline Gameplay

Even though the download of the game itself as well as any updates requires usage of the downloader (Uber Launcher), once obtained the game itself can be copied to other computers and played without any DRM-restrictions. For this to work, all game files have to be copied to the new location, no separate install is necessary. The game must however be started directly (through the PA.exe on windows or the PA.app on Mac) since the Uber Launcher will not start the game without login.

Once the game has started, single player and multi player modes might be deactivated on some machines. To fully activate go to Options -> Settings and set Local Server to "ON".

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
OpenGL
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD
Interface Coherent UI

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista SP2
Processor (CPU) Dual Core Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) Shader model 3.0 support
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.7
Processor (CPU) Dual Core Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) Shader model 3.0 support
64-bit only.
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 12.04/13.04, Mint 14/15
Processor (CPU) 64-bit Dual Core or better
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) Shader model 3.0 support
64-bit only.

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