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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firefly Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firefly Studios}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Take-Two Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Take-Two Interactive|Retail}}
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers|Retail}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gamecock Media Group|Retail (Extreme)}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games|Retail (Collection)}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Firefly Studios|HD}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 31, 2002}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 27, 2002}}
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 31, 2002}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 1, 2012}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|stronghold-crusader|78}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|stronghold-crusader|rating}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{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, Free-roaming camera, Isometric }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Building, Simulation, RTS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Medieval, Historical, Middle East }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Stronghold }}
 
|steam appid  = 40970
 
|steam appid  = 40970
|gogcom page  = stronghold_crusader
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|steam appid side= 16700
 +
|gogcom id    = 1207658713
 +
|official site= http://www.strongholdcrusaderhd.com/game.html
 +
|lutris      = stronghold-crusader-hd
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = 7560
 +
|hltb        = 9283
 
|wikipedia    = Stronghold: Crusader
 
|wikipedia    = Stronghold: Crusader
 
|winehq      = 2804
 
|winehq      = 2804
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{series|Stronghold}}
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 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  = In 2003, the game was included in a US-only compilation with the [[Stronghold (2001)|original game]], titled ''Stronghold Warchest'', with a unique build and an exclusive extra singleplayer trail. In 2008, the game was re-released as '''''Stronghold Crusader Extreme''''' with a special executable featuring new singleplayer content and poorly received gameplay changes, but with the ''Warchest'' version of the original made available internationally for the first time. Both were updated to the '''''HD''''' version in 2012 with bug fixes and widescreen support.
 +
 
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|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.strongholdcrusaderhd.com/game.html Official game page]
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{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/qMG7Zae Official Discord server] for game series
{{mm}} [http://www.fireflyworlds.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=128&Itemid=320 Official Firefly Studios game page]
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{{mm}} [https://firefly-studios.helpshift.com/hc/en/9-stronghold-crusader/ Official support portal]
{{mm}} [http://www.fireflyworlds.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=271 Official forums]
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{{mm}} [https://stronghold.heavengames.com/ Stronghold Heaven] - a fan site for the game
{{mm}} [http://stronghold.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Stronghold Wiki]
 
{{mm}} [http://stronghold.heavengames.com/ Stronghold Heaven] - A fan site for the game
 
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658713|stronghold_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658713|stronghold_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40970/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40970/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{Removed DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} in the original release and {{Removed DRM|SecuROM|v7}} in Extreme. The HD patch removes the DRM for both. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B009YKVRYU | DRM-free | Stronghold Crusader HD. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamersgate | stronghold-crusader-hd | Steam | Stronghold Crusader HD | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4374-1 | Steam | Stronghold Crusader HD | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | stronghold_crusader | DRM-free | Stronghold Crusader HD. Comes bundled with the original retail release. | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | stronghold_crusader | DRM-free | Stronghold Crusader HD. Comes bundled with the original retail release. | | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | stronghold-crusader-hd-pc | Steam | Stronghold Crusader HD | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | stronghold-crusader-hd | DRM-free | Stronghold Crusader HD | Steam | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | stronghold-crusader-hd | DRM-free | Stronghold Crusader HD | Steam | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 40970 | Steam | Stronghold Crusader HD | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 40970 | DRM-free | Stronghold Crusader HD. Also available as part of {{Store link|Steam|901735|The Stronghold Collection}}. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B009YKVRYU | DRM-free | Stronghold Crusader HD. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{++}} All versions can be upgraded to Stronghold Crusader HD for free with the [http://www.strongholdcrusaderhd.com/patch.html HD patch] (adds widescreen support, higher quality graphics, and various other additions).
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{{++}} All versions can be upgraded to Stronghold Crusader HD for free with the [http://www.strongholdcrusaderhd.com/patch.html HD patch], which adds widescreen support, bug fixes, retail Warchest edition content, and Extreme content for the 2002 release users).
 +
{{ii}} Free demo versions of the original and Extreme releases are available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/stronghold-crusader/category/official-demos-55 GameFront].
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
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|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = Game does not contain any microtransactions.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Version differences==
 +
{{ii}} '''Stronghold Crusader''' is the original 2002 release.
 +
{{ii}} The version of the game from the '''Stronghold Warchest''' compilation (bundled with [[Stronghold (2001)]]) includes exclusive AI lords and a second skirmish trail.
 +
{{ii}} '''Stronghold Crusader Extreme''' is a 2008 variant that includes the Warchest version of vanilla Crusader and a special executable that contains its own skirmish trail, as well as gameplay changes like auto-training units and a support power charger.
 +
{{ii}} '''Stronghold Crusader HD''' is a 2012 version of both Crusader and Crusader Extreme that is updated with widescreen support and bug fixes. Free upgrade for owners of previous versions.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
===Official content===
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===Official HD patch===
All downloads for the game (patches, demos, etc.) can be found on the [http://www.fireflyworlds.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=164&Itemid=247#Stronghold developer's official download page].
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{{ii}} The official patch will upgrade a retail copy of Stronghold Crusader or Crusader Extreme to Crusader HD, with all content featured in the latest build. The latest version, 1.4.1, can be downloaded [http://www.strongholdcrusaderhd.com/patch.html here].
  
===HD patch===
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===Unofficial Crusader Patch (UCP)===
This official patch will upgrade a retail copy of Stronghold Crusader to Stronghold Crusader HD.
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{{ii}} This patch offers a range of updates, from small balancing tweaks to all new features. Its download and source code can be found [https://unofficialcrusaderpatch.github.io/ here].
  
It can be downloaded [http://www.strongholdcrusaderhd.com/patch.html here].
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===Skip intro video===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/move/rename video file|ref=|fix=
 +
# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\binks|folder}}.
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# Delete, move or rename {{file|intro.bik}}.
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}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Stronghold Crusader\crusader.cfg}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Stronghold Crusader\crusader.cfg|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Stronghold Crusader Extreme\crusader.cfg}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Stronghold Crusader\Saves\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Stronghold Crusader\Saves\|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Stronghold Crusader Extreme\Saves\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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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
|gog galaxy           = true
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|discord                  =
|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes            =
|origin               =  
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|epic games launcher      =
|origin notes         =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|steam cloud           = true
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|gog galaxy               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|uplay                =  
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|origin                   =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|xbox cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               = true
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Image|Stronghold Crusader video settings.png|Video settings (HD version).}}
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{{Image|Stronghold Crusader video settings.png|Video settings (HD version)}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/stronghold-crusader-hd/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stronghold-crusader-hd/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes= Resolutions up to 2560x1600.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.fireflyworlds.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/200/0/stronghold-hd--crusader-hd---supported-resolutions|title=Firefly Support - Stronghold HD & Crusader HD - Supported Resolutions|date=2017-07-05}}</ref> For the original release install the [http://www.strongholdcrusaderhd.com/patch.html HD patch].
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|widescreen resolution notes= Resolutions up to 2560x1600.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.fireflyworlds.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/200/0/stronghold-hd--crusader-hd---supported-resolutions|title=Firefly Support - Stronghold HD & Crusader HD - Supported Resolutions|date=2017-07-05}}</ref> For the original release, install the [[#Official HD patch|official HD patch]].
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = unknown
 
|vsync                      = unknown
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps                    = false
|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = Depends on game speed; up to 90 FPS
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Image|Stronghold Crusader audio settings.png|Audio settings (HD version).}}
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{{Image|Stronghold Crusader audio settings.png|Audio settings (HD version)}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = Music, FX, Speech.
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|separate volume notes    = Music, FX, Speech
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|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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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
  |fan       =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes     =
 +
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Ukrainian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = HD version only
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    = 8
 
|lan play players    = 8
|lan play modes      = Co-op, Versus
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|lan play modes      = Versus
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = false
 
|online play players  = 8
 
|online play players  = 8
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
+
|online play modes    = Versus
 
|online play notes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
|asynchronous        = unknown
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|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|tcp  = 2300-2400, 47624
 
|tcp  = 2300-2400, 47624
 
|udp  = 2300-2400
 
|udp  = 2300-2400
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 +
}}
 +
 
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==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                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = 2D
 +
|vorpx notes                = 2D with [[dgVoodoo 2]], no vorpx profile is required for 2D.
 +
|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==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Game fails to launch on Windows 10===
 
===Game fails to launch on Windows 10===
{{Fixbox|description=Install DirectPlay|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [[DirectPlay]]|fix=
# Open Control Panel
 
# Click on Programs
 
# Under Programs and Features, click on Turn Windows Features On or Off
 
# Wait for the list to load, then scroll down to Legacy Components
 
# Expand Legacy Components and you should see an item come up called DirectPlay
 
# check the box next to DirectPlay
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Missing tactical powers on 1360x768 (Extreme)===
 
===Missing tactical powers on 1360x768 (Extreme)===
 
[[File:Stronghold Crusader Extreme Tactical Powers.png|150x150px|right]]
 
[[File:Stronghold Crusader Extreme Tactical Powers.png|150x150px|right]]
{{ii}} The tactical powers bar is not displayed while playing on 1360x768.
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{{ii}} The tactical powers bar is not displayed while playing at 1360x768.
 
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Latest revision as of 13:29, 4 February 2024

Stronghold Crusader
Stronghold Crusader cover
Developers
Firefly Studios
Publishers
Retail Take-Two Interactive
Retail Gathering of Developers
Retail (Extreme) Gamecock Media Group
Retail (Collection) 2K Games
HD Firefly Studios
Release dates
Windows September 27, 2002
macOS (OS X) November 1, 2012
Reception
Metacritic 78
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera, Isometric
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres Building, Simulation, RTS
Themes Medieval, Historical, Middle East
Series Stronghold
Stronghold Crusader on HowLongToBeat
Stronghold Crusader on IGDB
Stronghold Crusader on MobyGames
Stronghold Crusader on Wikipedia
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

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Stronghold Crusader is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view, free-roaming camera and isometric building, simulation and RTS game in the Stronghold series.

In 2003, the game was included in a US-only compilation with the original game, titled Stronghold Warchest, with a unique build and an exclusive extra singleplayer trail. In 2008, the game was re-released as Stronghold Crusader Extreme with a special executable featuring new singleplayer content and poorly received gameplay changes, but with the Warchest version of the original made available internationally for the first time. Both were updated to the HD version in 2012 with bug fixes and widescreen support.

General information

Official Discord server for game series
Official support portal
Stronghold Heaven - a fan site for the game
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SafeDisc v2 DRM in the original release and SecuROM v7 DRM in Extreme. The HD patch removes the DRM for both.
Windows
GamersGate
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Stronghold Crusader HD
Windows
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Stronghold Crusader HD
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Stronghold Crusader HD. Comes bundled with the original retail release.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Green Man Gaming
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Stronghold Crusader HD
Windows
Humble Store
DRM-free
Stronghold Crusader HD
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Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
Stronghold Crusader HD. Also available as part of The Stronghold Collection.
Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
DRM-free
Stronghold Crusader HD.
Windows
All versions can be upgraded to Stronghold Crusader HD for free with the HD patch, which adds widescreen support, bug fixes, retail Warchest edition content, and Extreme content for the 2002 release users).
Free demo versions of the original and Extreme releases are available from GameFront.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions Game does not contain any microtransactions.

Version differences

Stronghold Crusader is the original 2002 release.
The version of the game from the Stronghold Warchest compilation (bundled with Stronghold (2001)) includes exclusive AI lords and a second skirmish trail.
Stronghold Crusader Extreme is a 2008 variant that includes the Warchest version of vanilla Crusader and a special executable that contains its own skirmish trail, as well as gameplay changes like auto-training units and a support power charger.
Stronghold Crusader HD is a 2012 version of both Crusader and Crusader Extreme that is updated with widescreen support and bug fixes. Free upgrade for owners of previous versions.

Essential improvements

Official HD patch

The official patch will upgrade a retail copy of Stronghold Crusader or Crusader Extreme to Crusader HD, with all content featured in the latest build. The latest version, 1.4.1, can be downloaded here.

Unofficial Crusader Patch (UCP)

This patch offers a range of updates, from small balancing tweaks to all new features. Its download and source code can be found here.

Skip intro video

Delete/move/rename video file
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\binks.
  2. Delete, move or rename intro.bik.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold Crusader\crusader.cfg
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold Crusader Extreme\crusader.cfg
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40970/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold Crusader\Saves\
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold Crusader Extreme\Saves\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40970/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings (HD version)
Video settings (HD version)

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Resolutions up to 2560x1600.[1] For the original release, install the official HD patch.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Depends on game speed; up to 90 FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio settings (HD version)
Audio settings (HD version)

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, FX, Speech
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Ukrainian
HD version only

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
8 Versus
Online play
8 Versus
GameSpy services have been shut down;[2] see GameSpy for workarounds.

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 2300-2400, 47624
UDP 2300-2400
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
2D
2D with dgVoodoo 2, no vorpx profile is required for 2D.

Issues fixed

Game fails to launch on Windows 10

Install DirectPlay

Missing tactical powers on 1360x768 (Extreme)

Stronghold Crusader Extreme Tactical Powers.png
The tactical powers bar is not displayed while playing at 1360x768.
Change the resolution[3]
  1. Set a lower resolution before starting the mission.
  2. Change to 1360x768 during the mission.

Notes

The steps must be repeated for each mission.

Wrong scaling

Change Windows scaling to 100%.
  1. Open Windows display settings.
  2. Set scale to 100%.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DirectDraw 7.0
OpenGL
OS X only.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System 6.1c
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.2h
Multiplayer GameSpy

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 300 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 850 MB
Video card (GPU) 4 MB of VRAM
DirectX 7.0 compatible


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References