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|wikipedia = TrackMania#TrackMania Forever | |wikipedia = TrackMania#TrackMania Forever | ||
|winehq = 7064 | |winehq = 7064 | ||
+ | |lutris = trackmania-united-forever | ||
+ | |igdb = trackmania-united-forever | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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{{++}} Free upgrade for owners of [[TrackMania United]].<ref name="TMU_Upgrade"/> No longer uses StarForce DRM or any form of disc check. | {{++}} Free upgrade for owners of [[TrackMania United]].<ref name="TMU_Upgrade"/> No longer uses StarForce DRM or any form of disc check. | ||
{{++}} Features all of the content from [[TrackMania Nations Forever]]. Both games can play online together on Stadium environment servers. | {{++}} Features all of the content from [[TrackMania Nations Forever]]. Both games can play online together on Stadium environment servers. | ||
+ | {{++}} Most tracks from previous games can be played | ||
+ | {{--}} A small amount of community-made tracks from previous games became broken in this version due to physics differences | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://www.tm-forum.com/viewforum.php?f=42 Official forums] | {{mm}} [http://www.tm-forum.com/viewforum.php?f=42 Official forums] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/7200/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/7200/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://players.trackmaniaforever.com/ Player page] allows for external management of certain aspects of the game, such as dedicated servers and registering [[TrackMania|TrackMania Original]] and [[TrackMania Sunrise]] keys for bonus Coppers. |
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://tmuf.exchange/ TMX] features community-created tracks for use in both solo play and online servers. |
{{mm}} [http://www.trackmania-carpark.com/ Trackmania Carpark] features community-created car models and skins to import into the game. | {{mm}} [http://www.trackmania-carpark.com/ Trackmania Carpark] features community-created car models and skins to import into the game. | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Key | Has also been re-released as Star Edition. Most releases come with a pair of anaglyph 3D glasses. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Key | Has also been re-released as Star Edition. Most releases come with a pair of anaglyph 3D glasses. | | Windows }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 7200 | Steam, Key | Star Edition | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 7200 | Steam, Key | Star Edition | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://us-maniaplanet.nexway.com/games/others/trackmania-united-forever-740233.html | Key | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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{{ii}} Online play requires creating an account in-game, which can also be used with [[TrackMania Nations Forever]]. | {{ii}} Online play requires creating an account in-game, which can also be used with [[TrackMania Nations Forever]]. | ||
{{ii}} While playing with an account lacking a registered TMUF key, the game is restricted to TMNF content. | {{ii}} While playing with an account lacking a registered TMUF key, the game is restricted to TMNF content. | ||
− | {{++}} Once the TMUF key is registered, the standalone game can be re-downloaded from the [https:// | + | {{++}} Once the TMUF key is registered, the standalone game can be re-downloaded from the [https://players.trackmaniaforever.com/ Player Page], even if originally bought from Steam. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Bilinear,Trilinear, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x | + | |anisotropic notes = Bilinear, Trilinear, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = 2, 4, 6, 8, 16 samples | |antialiasing notes = 2, 4, 6, 8, 16 samples | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Listed as <code>Display VSync</code>. | |vsync notes = Listed as <code>Display VSync</code>. | ||
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|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = limited |
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Setting analog acceleration to R2 causes the car to automatically accelerate when races start; whereas menu directional inputs jump 2 rows instead of 1. |
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
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|other button prompts = false | |other button prompts = false | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Metric measurements |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{VR support | {{VR support | ||
|native 3d = true | |native 3d = true | ||
− | |native 3d notes = | + | |native 3d notes = Anaglyph, Left/Right, Line Even/Odd |
|nvidia 3d vision = | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision notes = | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
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|novint falcon = | |novint falcon = | ||
|novint falcon notes = | |novint falcon notes = | ||
− | |trackir = | + | |trackir = true |
− | |trackir notes = | + | |trackir notes = General head tracking available for relevant hardware |
|tobii eye tracking = | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
|tobii eye tracking notes = | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= false | |linux 32-bit executable= false | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= false | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Low-res textures with 2 GB+ VRAM GPUs=== | ===Low-res textures with 2 GB+ VRAM GPUs=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Change operating system distribution code.|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change operating system distribution code.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=448953593|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: How to fix the compatibility issues with Windows 8 / 10|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{P|game}}</code> | # Go to <code>{{P|game}}</code> | ||
# Open <code>Nadeo.ini</code> | # Open <code>Nadeo.ini</code> | ||
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# Download [http://files2.trackmaniaforever.com/TmUnitedForever_Update_2010-03-15_Setup.exe this update] and point the installer to <code>{{P|game}}</code> | # Download [http://files2.trackmaniaforever.com/TmUnitedForever_Update_2010-03-15_Setup.exe this update] and point the installer to <code>{{P|game}}</code> | ||
# Launch the game | # Launch the game | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Steam Edition: Low-res textures with 2 GB+ VRAM GPUs=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} This fix is now applied out of the box on the Steam release since [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/7200/view/3131689217804260004 2022-01-05]. The section below is kept purely for reference. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set Graphics Settings.||fix= | ||
+ | # Make sure the game is updated to the lasted version available on Steam | ||
+ | # Run game and choose <code>Run Trackmania United Forever Settings</code> | ||
+ | # If you get error boxes about not autodetecting your graphics card, just click <code>OK</code> | ||
+ | # From the menu, choose <code>Configure</code>, then in the new window <code>Advanced</code> | ||
+ | # Make sure you're in the <code>Display</code> tab and for the <code>Antialiasing</code> dropdown box, select <code>None</code> | ||
+ | # In the right column, check the box for <code>Force Dynamic Colours</code> | ||
+ | # Press <code>OK</code> and then <code>Save</code> | ||
+ | # Play! | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===HTTP error 12 157 on account verification=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change internet settings.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/7200/discussions/0/3421061982933179665/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open Internet Properties (Start Menu, search <code>Internet Properties</code>) | ||
+ | # <code>Advanced</code> Tab >> Scroll down to <code>Security</code> | ||
+ | # Check the boxes for <code>Use TLS 1.0</code> and <code>Use TLS 1.1</code> | ||
+ | # Uncheck the box for <code>Check for server certificate revocation option</code> | ||
+ | # Apply | ||
+ | # Launch game and update your account | ||
+ | # UNDO the above changes after you update your account!!!! These changes are a major security risk and should be restored immediately | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 16:48, 21 January 2024
This page is for the upgraded version. For the original release, see TrackMania United.
Developers | |
---|---|
Nadeo | |
Publishers | |
Focus Home Interactive | |
Deep Silver | |
Ubisoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 15, 2008[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person, First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing, Tricks |
Vehicles | Track racing |
Art styles | Stylized |
Series | TrackMania |
⤏ Go to series page | |
TrackMania (2003) | 2003 |
TrackMania Sunrise | 2005 |
TrackMania Nations | 2006 |
TrackMania United | 2006 |
TrackMania Nations Forever | 2008 |
TrackMania United Forever | 2008 |
TrackMania 2: Canyon | 2011 |
TrackMania 2: Stadium | 2013 |
TrackMania 2: Valley | 2013 |
Trackmania Turbo | 2016 |
Trackmania 2: Lagoon | 2017 |
Trackmania (2020) | 2020 |
Key points
- Free upgrade for owners of TrackMania United.[1] No longer uses StarForce DRM or any form of disc check.
- Features all of the content from TrackMania Nations Forever. Both games can play online together on Stadium environment servers.
- Most tracks from previous games can be played
- A small amount of community-made tracks from previous games became broken in this version due to physics differences
General information
- Official website
- Official forums
- Steam Community Discussions
- Player page allows for external management of certain aspects of the game, such as dedicated servers and registering TrackMania Original and TrackMania Sunrise keys for bonus Coppers.
- TMX features community-created tracks for use in both solo play and online servers.
- Trackmania Carpark features community-created car models and skins to import into the game.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Has also been re-released as Star Edition. Most releases come with a pair of anaglyph 3D glasses. | |||
Steam | Star Edition | |||
Developer website (unavailable) |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Star Track | New campaign consisting of tracks created by the community. Included in a free update. |
- Star Edition is already updated up to the Star Track campaign.
- Online play requires creating an account in-game, which can also be used with TrackMania Nations Forever.
- While playing with an account lacking a registered TMUF key, the game is restricted to TMNF content.
- Once the TMUF key is registered, the standalone game can be re-downloaded from the Player Page, even if originally bought from Steam.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Latest version is 2.11.26 (2010-03-15). Star Track campaign is included with the updates.
Other
- Sometimes the game can get confused with what region it is in. Edit the
Nadeo.ini
file to fix this issue.
Unofficial Visual and Music Extension
- Features various graphical improvements, widescreen assets and adds music from the previous games in the series.
TM Classic Complete Challenge Pack
- Adds all the tracks and car skins of every TrackMania game released before United Forever.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\TrackMania\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7200/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Graphics settings are stored in the
GfxDevicePerfs.txt
file.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\TrackMania\Profiles\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\TrackMania\Scores\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\TrackMania\Tracks\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7200/pfx/[Note 1] |
- The profiles folder stores all configuration information and preferences.
- The tracks folder stores all tracks along with any custom tracks.
- The scores folder stores all medal information and race data.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
- Player stats, medals and scores earned in official mode are synced through the in-game account.
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Listed as > 4:3 (large) . Text and other display objects will stretch. |
||
Multi-monitor | GUI elements are severely stretched. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | HUD stretches significantly. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Only supports resolutions up to 1280x960. Can be toggled with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Bilinear, Trilinear, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | 2, 4, 6, 8, 16 samples | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Listed as Display VSync . |
||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No FPS or refresh rate limit. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Every input is remappable in the profile settings. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Mouse not used in gameplay. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Only available in-game through player's profile. | |
Controller sensitivity | Accessible in-game only. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Setting analog acceleration to R2 causes the car to automatically accelerate when races start; whereas menu directional inputs jump 2 rows instead of 1. | |
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | Any DirectInput or XInput device is supported. | |
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects. | |
Surround sound | System default used | |
Subtitles | The game does not have voice acting. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Metric measurements | |||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Slovak | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 8 | Hot seat No split-screen. |
||
LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | Peer-to-peer is used to download other players' skins and horns. | |
Dedicated | Dedicated server files and instructions available here. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 2350, 3450 |
UDP | 2350, 3450 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Native 3D | Anaglyph, Left/Right, Line Even/Odd |
Devices | |||
---|---|---|---|
TrackIR | General head tracking available for relevant hardware |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | OpenAL | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | Version 1.9e |
Issues fixed
Low-res textures with 2 GB+ VRAM GPUs
Change operating system distribution code.[2] |
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|
Steam Edition: Low-res textures with 2 GB+ VRAM GPUs
- This fix is now applied out of the box on the Steam release since 2022-01-05. The section below is kept purely for reference.
Set Graphics Settings. |
---|
|
HTTP error 12 157 on account verification
Change internet settings.[3] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP, Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1600+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB (512 MB with Vista) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 3D accelerated 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (7200) 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 TRACKMANIA UNITED EXPANDS TO BECOME TM UNITED FOREVER
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: How to fix the compatibility issues with Windows 8 / 10 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023