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− | {{ | + | {{Disambig|the 2023 remaster|the original 2001 version|[[Stronghold (2001)]]|the unrelated 1993 game|[[Stronghold]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Stronghold Definitive Edition cover.jpg | |cover = Stronghold Definitive Edition cover.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|build=2021.3.27}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 2023}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 2023}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|link|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|link|rating}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Stronghold }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Stronghold }} | ||
|steam appid = 2140020 | |steam appid = 2140020 | ||
− | |steam appid side = | + | |steam appid side = 2433890, 2727990, 2728000 |
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
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|igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | |igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | ||
|lutris = | |lutris = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 211495 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
− | |introduction = '''''Stronghold: Definitive Edition''''' is | + | |introduction = '''''Stronghold: Definitive Edition''''' is a remaster of ''[[Stronghold (2001)]]'' featuring redone visuals, new campaigns, new audio and Steamworks-based multiplayer. It uses the [[Engine:Unity|Unity]] engine as a wrapper for the original game. |
− | |release history = | + | |release history = Post-release, the game is scheduled to receive at least two major free updates coinciding with paid DLC. The ''Winter Update'', released on February 13, 2024,<ref name="SH1DEWinter2024">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2140020/view/4044864437111775314|title=Stronghold: Definitive Edition - New "Swine's Bay" DLC Campaign + Free New Economic Campaign - Steam News|date=2024-02-13}}</ref> contains new economic missions and maps, as well as video clips for the new Sergeant character, and released alongside the '''''Swine's Bay''''' paid DLC. The ''Spring Update'' will include a new Castle Trail and maps, and will release alongside the '''''Valley of the Wolf''''' DLC on April 30, 2024. |
|current state = | |current state = | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/qMG7Zae Official Discord server] for game series | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://firefly-studios.helpshift.com/hc/en/15-stronghold-definitive-edition/ Official support portal] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40950/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40950/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2140020 | Steam | | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2140020 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} A pre-release demo build is available from Steam: <code>steam://install/2433890</code> |
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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|ad-supported = | |ad-supported = | ||
|cross-game bonus = | |cross-game bonus = | ||
− | |dlc = | + | |dlc = Two DLCs with singleplayer content are announced. |
|expansion pack = | |expansion pack = | ||
|freeware = | |freeware = | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | + | {{DLC/row | Swine's Bay | | Windows }} | |
+ | {{DLC/row | Valley of the Wolf | Coming April 30, 2024. | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro video=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Move, rename or delete video file|fix= | ||
+ | #Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition_Data\Assets\GUI\Video}}. | ||
+ | #Move, rename or delete {{file|intro.mp4}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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|userprofile\appdata\locallow}}\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\*.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\appdata\locallow}}\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\Saves|{{p|userprofile\appdata\locallow}}\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\Maps|{{p|userprofile\appdata\locallow}}\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\UserWorkshopMaps}} |
}} | }} | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Stronghold Definitive Edition graphics settings.png|Graphics settings}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
− | |upscaling notes = | + | |upscaling notes = Only the UI can be scaled. |
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = true |
|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 = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |ray tracing = | + | |ray tracing = n/a |
|ray tracing notes = | |ray tracing notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Stronghold Definitive Edition Controls Settings.png|Controls Settings}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = limited |
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Full Keyboard Remapping. Mouse limited to presets only (modern/classic). |
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = limited |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Camera scrolling only. |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Stronghold Definitive Edition audio settings.png|Audio settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, music, speech, units speech, sound effects. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
− | |royalty free audio = | + | |royalty free audio = always on |
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
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|language = Simplified Chinese | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Traditional Chinese | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Turkish | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Ukrainian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 8 |
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
|p2p = true | |p2p = true | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
− | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = Private lobbies based on invite codes included with the v1.2 patch (Winter Update).<ref name="SH1DEWinter2024" /> |
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = unknown | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
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|audio = | |audio = | ||
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = Noesis |
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
|input = | |input = | ||
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|anticheat = | |anticheat = | ||
|anticheat notes = | |anticheat notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Unlocked zoom== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This mod lets the player zoom to higher limits than the default settings. | ||
+ | {{ii}} As of patch v1.11 an additional setting has been added allowing for "Extra Zoom Intervals". | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Zoom unlock mod by Oryss|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and run [https://melonwiki.xyz/#/?id=automated-installation MelonLoader] to prepare the installation. | ||
+ | # Select and Open {{file|Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition.exe}} in {{file|{{P|game}}\|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Click the "Install" button. | ||
+ | # Download the [https://github.com/Oryss/StrongholdDEMod/releases latest version of the Zoom unlock mod] | ||
+ | # Put the {{file|StrongholdDeMod.dll}} file in the {{folder|mods}} folder. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 7, 8, 10, 11 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i3-3220 |
|minCPU2 = | |minCPU2 = | ||
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 6 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 4 GB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
− | + | |minVRAM = 2 GB | |
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minDX = 11 |
− | |minDX = | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recGPU2 = | |recGPU2 = | ||
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = 3 GB (for 1440p)<br>4 GB (for 4K) |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 15:03, 28 March 2024
This page is for the 2023 remaster. For the original 2001 version, see Stronghold (2001). For the unrelated 1993 game, see Stronghold.
Developers | |
---|---|
Firefly Studios | |
Engines | |
Unity[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 7, 2023 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Building, RTS |
Themes | Europe, Medieval |
Series | Stronghold |
Stronghold | |
---|---|
Stronghold (2001) | 2001 |
Stronghold Crusader | 2002 |
Stronghold 2 | 2005 |
Stronghold Legends | 2006 |
Stronghold Crusader Extreme | 2008 |
Stronghold 3 | 2011 |
Stronghold Kingdoms | 2012 |
Stronghold Crusader 2 | 2014 |
Stronghold: Warlords | 2021 |
Stronghold: Definitive Edition | 2023 |
Stronghold: Definitive Edition is a remaster of Stronghold (2001) featuring redone visuals, new campaigns, new audio and Steamworks-based multiplayer. It uses the Unity engine as a wrapper for the original game.
Post-release, the game is scheduled to receive at least two major free updates coinciding with paid DLC. The Winter Update, released on February 13, 2024,[1] contains new economic missions and maps, as well as video clips for the new Sergeant character, and released alongside the Swine's Bay paid DLC. The Spring Update will include a new Castle Trail and maps, and will release alongside the Valley of the Wolf DLC on April 30, 2024.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Steam |
- A pre-release demo build is available from Steam:
steam://install/2433890
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
DLC | Two DLCs with singleplayer content are announced. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
No microtransactions | None |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Swine's Bay | ||
Valley of the Wolf | Coming April 30, 2024. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro video
Move, rename or delete video file |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\*.cfg |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2140020/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\Saves %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\Maps %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\UserWorkshopMaps |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2140020/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | Only the UI can be scaled. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Ray tracing (RT) |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Full Keyboard Remapping. Mouse limited to presets only (modern/classic). | |
Mouse acceleration | Camera scrolling only. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, music, speech, units speech, sound effects. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Thai | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Ukrainian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 8 | Versus |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Private lobbies based on invite codes included with the v1.2 patch (Winter Update).[1] |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Interface | Noesis | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Unlocked zoom
- This mod lets the player zoom to higher limits than the default settings.
- As of patch v1.11 an additional setting has been added allowing for "Extra Zoom Intervals".
Use Zoom unlock mod by Oryss |
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|
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 10, 11 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-3220 | |
System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | 3 GB (for 1440p) 4 GB (for 4K) of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2021.3.27
- ↑ 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>/2140020/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2140020) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Stronghold: Definitive Edition - New "Swine's Bay" DLC Campaign + Free New Economic Campaign - Steam News - last accessed on 2024-02-13