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− | {{ | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |cover | + | |cover = Star Wars X-Wing Alliance cover.jpg |
− | |developer | + | |developers = |
− | |publisher = | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Totally Games}} |
− | |release dates | + | |publishers = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|LucasArts}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Disney Interactive Studios}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 1999}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Action, Vehicle combat }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Star Wars: X-Wing }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20000520063754/http://www.lucasarts.com/products/alliance/default.htm | ||
+ | |steam appid = 361670 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1421404763 | ||
+ | |hltb = 9143 | ||
+ | |igdb = star-wars-x-wing-alliance | ||
+ | |lutris = star-wars-x-wing-alliance | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 1126 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance | ||
+ | |winehq = 2110 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | '''General information''' | |
− | + | {{ii}} A controller or joystick is '''required''' for playing the game - '''without it, the game will not start.''' [https://www.xwaupgrade.com/index.php XWA Upgrade Mega Patch] includes Babu Frik's Configurator which includes an option for Joystick emulation, bypassing this requirement. Another Option is a Joystick emulation via third party tools. Still, a joystick is '''strongly recommended''' to be used. | |
+ | {{GOG.com links|1421404763|star_wars_xwing_and_tie_fighter_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3139443027 Steam Community Guide using a mouse as input using third party tools] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/361670/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://xvt.uharc.net/ X-Wing Wiki] With lots of useful information | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.xwaupgrade.com/ X-Wing Alliance Upgrade project] Community dedicated to enhancing the game. | ||
− | == | + | ==Availability== |
− | + | {{Availability| | |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | | | Windows }} | |
− | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | star-wars-x-wing-alliance | Steam | | | Windows }} | |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4079-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | |
− | *[ | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_xwing_alliance | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-xwing-alliance | Steam | | | Windows }} | |
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-x-wing-alliance | Origin | Included with {{store feature|EA Play Pro}}. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 361670 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/star-wars-x-wing-alliance/file/star-wars-x-wing-alliance-demo GameFront]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | * The latest official patch 2.02 is available [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/492-star-wars-x-wing-alliance-patch/ here] and at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. | ||
+ | *[https://sourceforge.net/projects/xwahacker/files/ XWA Hacker] - utility with useful tweaks and fixes. Requires game to be patched to 2.02 to work. | ||
+ | *[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/983-x-wing-alliance-steam-to-xwa-compatible-patch/ Steam to XWA Compatible patch] - modifies Steam's executable in order for it to be compatible with XWAHacker. Do not use it on non-Steam version. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Start {{file|xwingalliance.exe}} with <code>skipintro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2017-09-12|comment=It has to be xwingalliance.exe or its copy. It cannot be a launcher!}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\config.cfg}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\{{P|uid}}.plt}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[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 = true | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Video== |
+ | {{Image|Star Wars - X-Wing Alliance video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-x-wing-alliance | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
+ | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfzMHQm65N0|title=Star Wars X-Wing Alliance Hyper Space Fixed with ultrawide 21:9 resolution|date=2021-06-19}}</ref> | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
+ | |fov = hackable | ||
+ | |fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
+ | |windowed = false | ||
+ | |windowed notes = | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = false | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | ||
+ | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = hackable | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = Game is locked at 24 FPS. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1853-justagais-x-wing-series-60-fps-fix/ Justagai's X-Wing series 60 FPS fix] or [https://github.com/rdoeffinger/xwa_ddraw_d3d11/ rdoeffinger's DDraw wrapper]. | ||
+ | |120 fps = false | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install XWAHacker|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | + | # Download [http://sourceforge.net/projects/xwahacker/ XWA Hacker] and extract it to the installation folder. | |
+ | # Run {{file|changeres.bat}}. The program will ask you to pick a resolution to modify. | ||
+ | # Pick 800x600. | ||
+ | # Next input the horizontal resolution you want when prompted and then the vertical. | ||
+ | # Now run the game and pick 800x600. The game will then run at the resolution you specified. A vertical resolution greater than 1200 will likely lead to crashes. | ||
+ | # To further improve graphics and performance also run {{file|32bitmode.bat}}. Keep in mind this might distort the colors of in-game menus. | ||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | + | {{ii}} A user friendly app-version of XWA Hacker is available [https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9PPKMJSRTM2B here] | |
+ | {{ii}} Main-menu is always rendered at 640x480. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This fix doesn't work with '''Steam version'''. Use [http://www.xwaupgrade.com/downloads.php XWAU Craft Pack] installer instead. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== |
− | + | Patch the graphics to 32-bit before forcing AF from the level of graphical drivers. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |
+ | Automatically enabled if using xwaupgrade patches or ddraw.dll wrapper (e.g. https://github.com/rdoeffinger/xwa_ddraw_d3d11/releases) | ||
− | === | + | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== |
− | + | Patch the graphics to 32-bit before forcing AA from the level of graphical drivers. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |
− | + | {{ii}} Forcing antialiasing might make in-game fonts distorted, to prevent that, enable "Alternate Pixel Centers" if you have an ATI card. Alternatively, force Supersampling anti-aliasing (SSAA) to resolve font distortion. | |
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = always on | ||
+ | |controller support notes = Required to run the game; this can be bypassed with a tool such as [https://github.com/njz3/vJoy vJoy] or [https://www.xwaupgrade.com/index.php XWA Upgrade Mega Patch]. | ||
+ | |full controller = false | ||
+ | |full controller notes = No controller support in menus. | ||
+ | |controller remap = true | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = true | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = For XInput controllers see [[Controller#Force feedback driver for XInput|XInput force feedback vibration in DirectInput games]]. | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = true | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = false | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = hackable | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = Requires replacing a launcher with game's EXE. May require vJoy if fails to start. | ||
+ | |steam input presets = false | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = false | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = false | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Music, engine, effect, cockpit sound, exterior sound | ||
+ | |surround sound = true | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = Need A3D. See [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]. | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = unknown | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = true | ||
+ | |eax support notes = A3D 1.0 (2.02 update mandatory) | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = false | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | {{L10n|content= |
− | + | {{L10n/switch | |
− | [ | + | |language = English |
− | + | |interface = true | |
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Translation [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gE6ILx2iabP8iKaXFzWaBwAkAQ4lRyT_/view?usp=share_link Download] (From ''Clan Dlan'' archives).<br> | ||
+ | Mods translations by ''Clan Dlan'': [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VpusdJtF1EUWh6K3xdEtfTGZDmL1TxqV/view?usp=share_link TIE Fighter Total Conversion – Classic Edition], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1or_e3qNuRik6mTFOIROH-TzCb2bZoBhA/view?usp=share_link X-Wing Redux]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ==Network== | |
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 8 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = 4 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ==Issues fixed== | |
− | + | ===Installing retail version on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Installing a game using alternative installer|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix= | |
+ | The game installer is a 16-bit program meaning it will not run natively on a 64-bit machine. | ||
+ | # Go to [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/Default.aspx Markus Egger website] and grab the appropriate installer (note that there is one for the German version of the game and one for the English/Italian). | ||
+ | # Follow the instructions [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/XwaMsi/Instructions.html here] to create a fixed disc. | ||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | + | {{ii}} If the autostart-menu doesn't pop up run '''SETUP.EXE''' directly from the disc. | |
− | + | {{ii}} Run the game from '''XWINGALLIANCE.EXE''' not '''ALLIANCE.EXE''' | |
− | + | }} | |
− | === | + | ===Graphical corruption when running in 3D-accelerated mode=== |
− | [http:// | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install XWAHacker|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
+ | # Download [http://sourceforge.net/projects/xwahacker/files/xwahacker.zip/download XWAHacker] (requires game to be patched to 2.02 to work) | ||
+ | # Extract it to your game-folder. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|fixedclear.bat}}. | ||
+ | # The .exe should now be patched to fix this issue. You can also try downloading [http://xvt.uharc.net/_media/tech:ddraw_hack_viewport3_clear2_.zip this] ddraw.ddl and put it in the installation folder. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Interface flashes rapidly=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off Crossfire/SLI|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
+ | * If you're using Crossfire/SLI - turn it off. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Fonts in-game are messed up=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace fonts|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
+ | * Download [http://lucasfiles.com/?action=file&id=1302 Font set] or [http://www.freewebs.com/gururedeye/download.htm alternative font fix by Guru Redeye]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change anti-aliasing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | * Text corruption might also be caused by forcing anti-aliasing (to prevent that, enable "Alternate Pixel Centers" if you have an ATI card). | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Can't activate 3D-audio=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit settings of Creative Alchemy|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= | |
+ | If you're a using creative sound card and have Alchemy installed try adding the following to it:<br /> | ||
+ | [Star Wars X-Wing Alliance]<br /> | ||
+ | RegPath: | ||
− | + | <pre>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\X-Wing Alliance\v1.0\Install Path</pre> | |
− | |||
− | == | + | Path<br /> |
− | + | Buffers=5<br /> | |
+ | Duration=10 | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Can't enable 3d acceleration=== |
− | = | + | * Use '''Direct3D 11 via DDraw.dll''' from [http://www.xwaupgrade.com/phpBB3008/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11167 XWA Upgrade]. |
− | * | ||
− | |||
− | ==Controller | + | ===Steam Controller doesn't work=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace game's launcher with the game's EXE|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=940792633 XWA Getting Steam Controller Working || Steam Guide]</ref>|fix= | |
+ | # Go to {{p|game}}. | ||
+ | # Rename {{file|alliance.exe}} to something different. | ||
+ | # Make a copy of {{file|xwingalliance.exe}} and rename it to {{file|alliance.exe}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Other information== |
− | {{ | + | ===API=== |
− | | | + | {{API |
− | | | + | |direct3d versions = 6 |
− | | | + | |direct3d notes = |
− | | | + | |directdraw versions = |
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = true | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==System requirements== |
− | + | {{System requirements | |
− | + | |OSfamily = Windows | |
− | + | ||
+ | |minOS = 95, 98 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 200 MHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 131 MB (minimal installation) | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 2 MB | ||
− | == | + | |recOS = |
− | + | |recCPU = | |
− | + | |recRAM = | |
+ | |recHD = 275 MB | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 4 MB | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{References}} |
Revision as of 15:22, 17 January 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Totally Games | |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 24, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Star Wars: X-Wing |
Star Wars: X-Wing | |
---|---|
Subseries of Star Wars | |
Star Wars: X-Wing | 1993 |
Star Wars: TIE Fighter | 1994 |
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter | 1997 |
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance | 1999 |
General information
- A controller or joystick is required for playing the game - without it, the game will not start. XWA Upgrade Mega Patch includes Babu Frik's Configurator which includes an option for Joystick emulation, bypassing this requirement. Another Option is a Joystick emulation via third party tools. Still, a joystick is strongly recommended to be used.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Guide using a mouse as input using third party tools
- Steam Community Discussions
- X-Wing Wiki With lots of useful information
- X-Wing Alliance Upgrade project Community dedicated to enhancing the game.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Origin | Included with EA Play Pro. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | |||
Steam |
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch 2.02 is available here and at soggi.org.
- XWA Hacker - utility with useful tweaks and fixes. Requires game to be patched to 2.02 to work.
- Steam to XWA Compatible patch - modifies Steam's executable in order for it to be compatible with XWAHacker. Do not use it on non-Steam version.
Skip intro videos
Start xwingalliance.exe with skipintro command line argument[1]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\config.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/361670/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\<user-id>.plt[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/361670/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | [2] | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Game is locked at 24 FPS. Use Justagai's X-Wing series 60 FPS fix or rdoeffinger's DDraw wrapper. | ||
120+ FPS |
Widescreen resolution
Install XWAHacker[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Patch the graphics to 32-bit before forcing AF from the level of graphical drivers. See Widescreen resolution. Automatically enabled if using xwaupgrade patches or ddraw.dll wrapper (e.g. https://github.com/rdoeffinger/xwa_ddraw_d3d11/releases)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Patch the graphics to 32-bit before forcing AA from the level of graphical drivers. See Widescreen resolution.
- Forcing antialiasing might make in-game fonts distorted, to prevent that, enable "Alternate Pixel Centers" if you have an ATI card. Alternatively, force Supersampling anti-aliasing (SSAA) to resolve font distortion.
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 | Required to run the game; this can be bypassed with a tool such as vJoy or XWA Upgrade Mega Patch. | |
Full controller support | No controller support in menus. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | For XInput controllers see XInput force feedback vibration in DirectInput games. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | Requires replacing a launcher with game's EXE. May require vJoy if fails to start. | |
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | ||
Cursor detection |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, engine, effect, cockpit sound, exterior sound | |
Surround sound | Need A3D. See DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 1.0 (2.02 update mandatory) | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | ||||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. Translation Download (From Clan Dlan archives). Mods translations by Clan Dlan: TIE Fighter Total Conversion – Classic Edition, X-Wing Redux. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 4 | The official multiplayer service was shut down. |
Issues fixed
Installing retail version on 64-bit versions of Windows
Installing a game using alternative installer[citation needed] |
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The game installer is a 16-bit program meaning it will not run natively on a 64-bit machine.
Notes
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Graphical corruption when running in 3D-accelerated mode
Install XWAHacker[citation needed] |
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Interface flashes rapidly
Turn off Crossfire/SLI[citation needed] |
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Fonts in-game are messed up
Replace fonts[citation needed] |
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Change anti-aliasing[citation needed] |
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Can't activate 3D-audio
Edit settings of Creative Alchemy[citation needed] |
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If you're a using creative sound card and have Alchemy installed try adding the following to it: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\X-Wing Alliance\v1.0\Install Path Path |
Can't enable 3d acceleration
- Use Direct3D 11 via DDraw.dll from XWA Upgrade.
Steam Controller doesn't work
Replace game's launcher with the game's EXE[3] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 131 MB (minimal installation) | 275 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM | 4 MB of VRAM |
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/361670/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (361670) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2017-09-12
- It has to be xwingalliance.exe or its copy. It cannot be a launcher!
- ↑ Star Wars X-Wing Alliance Hyper Space Fixed with ultrawide 21:9 resolution - last accessed on 2021-06-19
- ↑ XWA Getting Steam Controller Working || Steam Guide