Difference between revisions of "Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion"
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 12, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 12, 2012}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion|82}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{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 = 204880 | |steam appid = 204880 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = 228600,228601,255910,487280,1456024749 |
+ | |gogcom id = 1983428436 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = 1449139823, 1559764443, 1456024749 | ||
+ | |hltb = 8591 | ||
+ | |lutris = sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion-ultimate-edition | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 57739 | ||
|wikipedia = Sins of a Solar Empire | |wikipedia = Sins of a Solar Empire | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.sinsofasolarempire.com/ | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steam/apps/204880/manuals/manual_rebellion.pdf?t=1538676590 Official manual] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1449139823|sins_of_a_solar_empire_rebellion}} |
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/204880/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Official | https://www.sinsofasolarempire.com/store | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | sins_of_a_solar_empire_rebellion_ultimate_edition | DRM-free | | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion-ultimate-edition|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion | Steam | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sins_of_a_solar_empire_rebellion_ultimate_edition | DRM-free | Ultimate Edition. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 204880 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion | Steam | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion | Steam | {{store link|Humble|sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion-gold-edition|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MS Store | 9n2q2vl8fgbk | Microsoft Store | {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 204880 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|39352|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Ultimate Edition''' includes the base game, Forbidden Worlds, Outlaw Sectors, Stellar Phenomena, Minor Factions and the digital soundtrack. Also included is [[Sins of a Solar Empire|Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = Additional content. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Forbidden Worlds | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Outlaw Sectors | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Stellar Phenomena | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Minor Factions | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip startup game intro=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename the intro video|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\Localizations\[language]\Movie|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Move, delete or rename the following file: {{file|OpeningCinematic.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion\}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion\}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = true |
− | |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 = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 100 MB available. | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = true | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image| | + | {{Image|SoSEVideoOptions2.png|Video Options}} |
{{Image|SinsOfSolarEmpireRebEffects.png|Effects Options.}} | {{Image|SinsOfSolarEmpireRebEffects.png|Effects Options.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Mouse cursor not restricted|Mouse cursor not restricted]]. |
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref> | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/ultrawidemasterrace/curation/app/204880/|title=Steam Community :: Group :: /r/ultrawidemasterrace Group|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = UI can be scaled in ''Options->User Interface->Interface Scale %'' |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8 samples. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
− | |60 fps = | + | |upscaling notes = |
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |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 | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|SinsOfSolarEmpireRebKeyBindings.png|Key Bindings.}} | {{Image|SinsOfSolarEmpireRebKeyBindings.png|Key Bindings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = |
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Z-axis movement=== |
− | + | To move in 3D-space, assign a button to the z-axis and then hold that button as well as the movement key (default {{key|D}}). This allows you to set 3-dimensional movement points.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/343879/z-axis-movement|title=forums.sinsofasolarempire.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | |
− | {{ | ||
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Can be toggled in sound options. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Fan-made; [https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion-v1-96.258/ download] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|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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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D,Z3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Mouse cursor not restricted=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game does not restrict the mouse cursor, meaning that on multi-monitor configurations instead of moving the camera, the mouse will go onto the other screen, effectively crippling the ability to effectively move the camera in that direction. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Lock cursor with Special K|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. | ||
+ | # Start the game and press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel. | ||
+ | # Expand "Window Management" and "Input/Output Behavior". | ||
+ | # Set "Cursor Boundaries" to "Keep Inside Window" and close the Control Panel. | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|O}} to toggle Special K's On-Screen Display. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Lock cursor with Cursor Lock (Steam)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://www.snakebytestudios.com/projects/apps/cursor-lock/ Cursor Lock] | ||
+ | # Open Cursor Lock Setup. | ||
+ | # Select "Open Program" and then find the path to the Steam executable (usually {{file|%PROGRAMFILES%\Steam\Steam.exe}}) | ||
+ | # Select "Open Program Args" and put in <code>-applaunch 204880</code>. | ||
+ | # Select "Lock Program" and then find the path to the game's main executable in the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Click the "Create Shortcut" button to create a permanent shortcut to the game with Cursor Lock. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Lock cursor (temporary fix)|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open video settings and deselect use full screen and press apply | ||
+ | # When asked to accept changes, press no | ||
+ | # Game will go back to full screen. The cursor will now be captured to that window. Alt-tabbing will not break this fix, but it has to be repeated after restarting the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stuttering or frame lag ingame and on the main menu=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A Nvidia driver update broke the default cursor.{{cn|date=December 2021}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable System Cursor|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to Options → Video and check "Use System Cursor".<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ninjaxi|date=2021-12-13|comment=}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = 3.0 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |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 = Vista SP2 |
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz |
− | |minRAM = 2 GB | + | |minRAM = 2 GB |
|minHD = 5 GB | |minHD = 5 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 |
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1650 | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |minAudio = DirectX | + | |minAudio = DirectX compatible |
− | |recOS = 7 | + | |recOS = 7 SP1, 8, 10 |
− | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5<br/>Intel Core i7 |
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8 series |
+ | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3000 series | ||
+ | |recDX = | ||
+ | |recSM = | ||
|recVRAM = 1 GB | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 09:22, 17 September 2023
Developers | |
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Ironclad Games | |
Publishers | |
Stardock Corporation | |
Engines | |
Iron Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 12, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service |
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 |
Sins of a Solar Empire | |
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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: Rebellion 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 |
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Retail | ||||
Official website | ||||
GamersGate | Ultimate Edition also available. | |||
GOG.com | Ultimate Edition. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | Gold Edition also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Game Pass for PC | |||
Steam | Ultimate Edition also available. |
Version differences
- The Ultimate Edition includes the base game, Forbidden Worlds, Outlaw Sectors, Stellar Phenomena, Minor Factions and the digital soundtrack. Also included is Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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DLC | Additional content. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Forbidden Worlds | ||
Outlaw Sectors | ||
Stellar Phenomena | ||
Minor Factions |
Essential improvements
Skip startup game intro
Move, delete or rename the intro video |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204880/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204880/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Approx. 100 MB available. | |
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See Mouse cursor not restricted. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | [1] | ||
4K Ultra HD | UI can be scaled in Options->User Interface->Interface Scale % | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8 samples. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Z-axis movement
To move in 3D-space, assign a button to the z-axis and then hold that button as well as the movement key (default D). This allows you to set 3-dimensional movement points.[2]
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Can be toggled in sound options. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | Fan-made; download | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 10 | |||
Online play | 10 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D, Z3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Mouse cursor not restricted
- The game does not restrict the mouse cursor, meaning that on multi-monitor configurations instead of moving the camera, the mouse will go onto the other screen, effectively crippling the ability to effectively move the camera in that direction.
Lock cursor with Special K[citation needed] |
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Lock cursor with Cursor Lock (Steam)[citation needed] |
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Lock cursor (temporary fix)[citation needed] |
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- A Nvidia driver update broke the default cursor.[citation needed]
Enable System Cursor |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | FMOD | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2 | 7 SP1, 8, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X1650 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 8 series ATI Radeon HD 3000 series 1 GB of VRAM |
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/204880/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (204880) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam Community :: Group :: /r/ultrawidemasterrace Group - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ forums.sinsofasolarempire.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Ninjaxi on 2021-12-13