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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = UFO Afterlight - cover.jpg | |cover = UFO Afterlight - cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Altar Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Altar Games}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|2007-2014}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bohemia Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bohemia Interactive|2014-current}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 9, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 9, 2007}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|ufo-afterlight|71}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|ufo-afterlight|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | UFO }} | ||
|steam appid = 237950 | |steam appid = 237950 | ||
|steam appid side = 7500 | |steam appid side = 7500 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658869 | |gogcom id = 1207658869 | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.bohemia.net/games/ufo-afterlight | ||
+ | |hltb = 10751 | ||
+ | |lutris = ufo-afterlight | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 26896 | ||
|wikipedia = UFO: Afterlight | |wikipedia = UFO: Afterlight | ||
|winehq = 4959 | |winehq = 4959 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc |Simple disc check in Simplified Chinese release<br>{{DRM|SecuROM|7}} in English release<br>{{DRM|StarForce|5}} in Russian and Polish releases. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 237950 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | ufo_afterlight | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 237950 | DRM-Free | UFO.exe, UFOApp.exe launch without needing Steam. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | ufo-afterlight | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B003P2VIUG | unknown | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ufo-afterlight/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = gold | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = limited |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Deadly freeze after trying to switch the language with the key combination {{key|Alt|Shift}}. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = In game option | |windowed notes = In game option | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = unknown |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Range 0 - 100 % |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = In game option | |antialiasing notes = In game option | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Fps locked to monitor refresh rate (windowed mode allows to run above 60 Hz) |
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Main (Master), Music, Speech, SFX, Interface | |separate volume notes = Main (Master), Music, Speech, SFX, Interface | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = Some game events are logged rather than subtitled | |subtitles notes = Some game events are logged rather than subtitled | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = false | |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 = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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The game is incompatible with Intel HD Graphics. | The game is incompatible with Intel HD Graphics. | ||
New Steam version should run on Intel HD Graphics cards through executable UFOApp.exe | New Steam version should run on Intel HD Graphics cards through executable UFOApp.exe | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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 = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/ufo-aftermath-aftershock-afterlight/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 2550 MB | |minHD = 2550 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 5700 | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 |
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
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|recCPU = 1.4 GHz | |recCPU = 1.4 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 768 MB | |recRAM = 768 MB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9700 Pro | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9700 Pro |
Latest revision as of 12:29, 12 February 2024
Developers | |
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Altar Games | |
Publishers | |
2007-2014 | 1C Company |
2014-current | Bohemia Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 9, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 71 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | UFO |
UFO | |
---|---|
UFO: Aftermath | 2003 |
UFO: Aftershock | 2005 |
UFO: Afterlight | 2007 |
UFO: Afterlight is a singleplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the UFO series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Community Discussions (Old Version)
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Simple disc check in Simplified Chinese release SecuROM 7 DRM in English release StarForce 5 DRM in Russian and Polish releases. |
|||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | UFO.exe, UFOApp.exe launch without needing Steam. | |||
ZOOM Platform | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest patch for the game can be found on the Official Support site.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Profiles\Options.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/237950/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Profiles\<user-id>[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/237950/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Deadly freeze after trying to switch the language with the key combination Alt+⇧ Shift. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | In game option | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Range 0 - 100 % | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | In game option | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Fps locked to monitor refresh rate (windowed mode allows to run above 60 Hz) | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Menu can only be operated by mouse, not keyboard | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Main (Master), Music, Speech, SFX, Interface | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Some game events are logged rather than subtitled | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Incompatibility with Intel HD Graphics
The game is incompatible with Intel HD Graphics. New Steam version should run on Intel HD Graphics cards through executable UFOApp.exe
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz AMD Athlon 1 GHz |
1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 768 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2550 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 ATI Radeon 9500 DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon 9700 Pro |
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (237950) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.