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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 4, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 4, 2008}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sins-of-a-solar-empire|87}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sins-of-a-solar-empire|}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{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 | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sins of a Solar Empire }} | ||
|steam appid = 201290 | |steam appid = 201290 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1445609012 |
| + | |official site= https://www.sinsofasolarempire.com/ | ||
|strategywiki = Sins of a Solar Empire | |strategywiki = Sins of a Solar Empire | ||
| + | |hltb = 8588 | ||
| + | |lutris = sins-of-a-solar-empire-trinity | ||
| + | |mobygames = 32770 | ||
|wikipedia = Sins of a Solar Empire | |wikipedia = Sins of a Solar Empire | ||
|winehq = 6653 | |winehq = 6653 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1445609012|sins_of_a_solar_empire_trinity}} |
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/201290/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | account | Release version has no DRM but patches require Impulse.<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | account | Release version has no DRM but patches require Impulse.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/371136|title=Sins Of A Solar Empire DRM » Forum Post by Caliant|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 201290 | Steam | Trinity | + | {{Availability/row| Official | https://www.sinsofasolarempire.com/store | Steam | Trinity | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.stardock.com/games/store | unknown | Trinity | Steam | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | sins-of-a-solar-empire-trinity | Steam | Trinity | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sins_of_a_solar_empire_trinity | DRM-free | Trinity. Also available as part of {{Store link|GOG.com|sins_of_a_solar_empire_ultimate_edition|Rebellion Ultimate Edition}}. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | sins-of-a-solar-empire-trinity | Steam | Trinity | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | sins-of-a-solar-empire-trinity | Steam | Trinity | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 201290 | Steam | Trinity | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Online play | + | {{ii}} Online play via Ironclad Online is no longer available. LAN and direct TCP/IP support remains functional.<ref name = "Ironclad">https://steamcommunity.com/app/201290/discussions/0/1759104257594884149/</ref> |
| + | {{ii}} All gameplay content is included in [[Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion]]. | ||
| + | {{++}} A free English demo is available from [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=20012 GamePressure]. German demo available from [https://www.4players.de/4players.php/download_info/Downloads/Download/49008/Sins_of_a_Solar_Empire/Deutsche_Demo.html 4Players.de]. | ||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The '''Trinity''' edition contains the base game and both expansion packs. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Entrenchment | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Entrenchment | | Windows }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Base game, Entrenchment and Diplomacy use independent configuration | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sins-solar-empire |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = Local retail version only. | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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{{Network/Connections | {{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
| − | |matchmaking notes = | + | |matchmaking notes = Multiplayer via Ironclad Online no longer available<ref name = "Ironclad"/> |
|p2p = unknown | |p2p = unknown | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = unknown | |dedicated = unknown | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 2.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = FMOD | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = XP SP3, Vista SP2 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 512 MB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 4 GB |
| + | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
| + | |minSM = 2.0 | ||
| + | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| + | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minother = Broadband Internet connection | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 7, 8.1, 10 |
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Dual-Core Processor |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 1 GB |
| + | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Ironclad Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Stardock Corporation | |
| Engines | |
| Iron Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 4, 2008 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 87 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Sins of a Solar Empire |
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| Sins of a Solar Empire | |
|---|---|
| Sins of a Solar Empire | 2008 |
| Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion | 2012 |
| Sins of a Solar Empire II | EA |
Sins of a Solar Empire is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Sins of a Solar Empire series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Release version has no DRM but patches require Impulse.[1] | |
|
| Official website | |
Trinity | |
|
| Publisher website | |
Trinity | |
|
| GamersGate | |
Trinity | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Trinity. Also available as part of Rebellion Ultimate Edition. | |
|
| Green Man Gaming | |
Trinity | |
|
| Humble Store | |
Trinity | |
|
| Steam | |
Trinity | |
- Online play via Ironclad Online is no longer available. LAN and direct TCP/IP support remains functional.[2]
- All gameplay content is included in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion.
- A free English demo is available from GamePressure. German demo available from 4Players.de.
Version differences
- The Trinity edition contains the base game and both expansion packs.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Entrenchment | |
|
| Diplomacy | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/201290/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Base game, Entrenchment and Diplomacy use independent configuration
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/201290/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| 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 feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Polish | Local retail version only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 10 | |||
| Online play | ||||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | Multiplayer via Ironclad Online no longer available[2] | |
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 2.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | FMOD | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP2 | 7, 8.1, 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz | Dual-Core Processor |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
256 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
| Other | Broadband Internet connection | |
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 (201290) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Sins Of A Solar Empire DRM » Forum Post by Caliant - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://steamcommunity.com/app/201290/discussions/0/1759104257594884149/