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{{Infobox game/row/developer|NetDevil}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|NetDevil}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|TransGaming|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|The Lego Group}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|The Lego Group}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 26, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 26, 2010}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 26, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 26, 2010}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Subscription }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | MMO }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Lego }} | ||
|steam appid = 21140 | |steam appid = 21140 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
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|wikipedia = Lego Universe | |wikipedia = Lego Universe | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Lego Universe was shut down on January 30, 2012, however revival projects are currently in the making | + | {{ii}} Lego Universe was shut down on January 30, 2012, however revival projects are currently in the making. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Account, Online | | | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Account, Online | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110118200636mp_/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/LEGO®-Universe/|title=LEGO®-Universe for GFWL|date=31 March 2023}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 21140 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Current versions of the client cannot be distributed due to legal and copyright agreements with The LEGO Group. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
===Darkflame Universe=== | ===Darkflame Universe=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://www.darkflameuniverse.org/ Darkflame Universe] is | + | {{ii}} [https://www.darkflameuniverse.org/ Darkflame Universe] is an open-source server emulator for LEGO Universe. |
− | {{ii}} Currently | + | {{ii}} [https://github.com/DarkflameUniverse/DarkflameServer Currently available] with the full game playable. '''Current recommended way to play.''' |
− | === | + | ===Uchu=== |
− | {{ii}} [https:// | + | {{ii}} [https://github.com/UchuServer/ Uchu] is another server emulator for LEGO Universe |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} This project is not feature complete and is still in development. |
===LU Server Projects=== | ===LU Server Projects=== | ||
{{ii}} [https://lusprojects.github.io/ LU Server Projects] is a hub for all community development projects related to the game. | {{ii}} [https://lusprojects.github.io/ LU Server Projects] is a hub for all community development projects related to the game. | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | |
+ | ===LCDR Universe (LCDRU)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://lcdruniverse.org/ LCDR Universe] was a former fan server that merged with Darkflame Universe. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Aspect Ratio Fix=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Aspect Ratio Fix|fix= | ||
+ | *Make a copy of legouniverse.exe. | ||
+ | *Open the legouniverse.exe with a hex editor. | ||
+ | *Search for the value 39 8E E3 3F. | ||
+ | *Replace the value with the desired aspect ratio value found here: [https://www.wsgf.org/article/common-hex-values] | ||
+ | *The value should exist once. | ||
+ | *Save exe file. | ||
+ | *Game Should scale properly to desired aspect ratio. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\LEGO Software\LEGO Universe\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\LEGO Software\LEGO Universe\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\LEGO Software\LEGO Universe\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\LEGO Software\LEGO Universe\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Lego Universe graphics.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Lego Universe graphics.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = UI scales properly but the game itself is streched from 16:9. Requires editing hex value to properly scale to the actual aspect ratio.See aspect ratio fix :[https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Lego_Universe#Aspect_Ratio_Fix] |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = UI does not scale properly above 1080p. | |4k ultra hd notes = UI does not scale properly above 1080p. | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = Appears to be forced on. | |vsync notes = Appears to be forced on. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sliders for sound effects, music, ambient sounds and dialogue. | |separate volume notes = Sliders for sound effects, music, ambient sounds and dialogue. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Uses Dolby Digital |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = Tutorial narration voice lines have no subtitles, however all minifigure dialogue is text-based, represented by speech bubbles and mission dialogs. | |subtitles notes = Tutorial narration voice lines have no subtitles, however all minifigure dialogue is text-based, represented by speech bubbles and mission dialogs. | ||
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|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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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110805222233/https://store.steampowered.com/app/21140/|title=Archived Steam page|date=2024-04-24}}</ref> | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP/Vista/7 |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz | ||
− | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 3200+ |
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 10 GB |
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 |
− | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9600 | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9600 |
|minGPU3 = Intel Integrated GMA 950 | |minGPU3 = Intel Integrated GMA 950 | ||
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectSound compatible | ||
+ | |minother = Constant internet connection | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | ||
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 3000 | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 3000 | ||
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X800 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X800 | ||
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|recOS = 10.6.3 | |recOS = 10.6.3 | ||
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | ||
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
|recHD = 10 GB | |recHD = 10 GB | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 |
Latest revision as of 19:58, 3 July 2024
Developers | |
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NetDevil | |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming |
Publishers | |
The Lego Group | |
Engines | |
Gamebryo | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 26, 2010 |
macOS (OS X) | October 26, 2010 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Subscription |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Genres | MMO |
Vehicles | Automobile |
Themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi |
Series | Lego |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Lego Island (series) | |
Lego Loco | 1998 |
Lego Chess | 1998 |
Lego Creator (series) | |
Lego Friends | 1999 |
Lego Racers (series) | |
Lego Rock Raiders | 1999 |
Lego My Style (series) | |
Legoland | 2000 |
Lego Alpha Team | 2000 |
Lego Stunt Rally | 2000 |
Soccer Mania | 2002 |
Bionicle (series) | |
Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension | 2003 |
Lego Star Wars (series) | |
Lego Indiana Jones (series) | |
Lego Batman (series) | |
Lego Harry Potter (series) | |
Lego Universe | 2010 |
Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game | 2011 |
Lego Middle-earth (series) | |
Lego Legends of Chima Online | 2013 |
Lego Marvel (series) | |
The Lego Movie (series) | |
Lego Minifigures Online | 2014 |
Lego Jurassic World | 2015 |
Lego Worlds | 2017 |
Lego City Undercover | 2017 |
Lego The Incredibles | 2018 |
Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed | 2019 |
Lego Brawls | 2019 |
Lego Builder's Journey | 2019 |
Lego Bricktales | 2022 |
Lego 2K Drive | 2023 |
Lego Horizon Adventures | 2024 |
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.
Lego Universe is a multiplayer MMO game in the Lego series.
Key points
- Lego Universe was shut down on January 30, 2012, however revival projects are currently in the making.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail (unavailable) | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [1] | |||
Steam (unavailable) |
- Current versions of the client cannot be distributed due to legal and copyright agreements with The LEGO Group.
Essential improvements
Darkflame Universe
- Darkflame Universe is an open-source server emulator for LEGO Universe.
- Currently available with the full game playable. Current recommended way to play.
Uchu
- Uchu is another server emulator for LEGO Universe
- This project is not feature complete and is still in development.
LU Server Projects
- LU Server Projects is a hub for all community development projects related to the game.
LCDR Universe (LCDRU)
- LCDR Universe was a former fan server that merged with Darkflame Universe.
Aspect Ratio Fix
Aspect Ratio Fix |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\LEGO Software\LEGO Universe\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21140/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\LEGO Software\LEGO Universe\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21140/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | UI scales properly but the game itself is streched from 16:9. Requires editing hex value to properly scale to the actual aspect ratio.See aspect ratio fix :[2] | ||
4K Ultra HD | UI does not scale properly above 1080p. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Appears to be forced on. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ 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 |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sliders for sound effects, music, ambient sounds and dialogue. | |
Surround sound | Uses Dolby Digital | |
Subtitles | Tutorial narration voice lines have no subtitles, however all minifigure dialogue is text-based, represented by speech bubbles and mission dialogs. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
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 | |
---|---|---|
Physics | Havok | |
Audio | FMOD | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP/Vista/7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz AMD Athlon XP 3200+ |
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 3000 |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 ATI Radeon 9600 Intel Integrated GMA 950 128 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X800 256 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectSound compatible | |
Other | Constant internet connection |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | 10.6.3 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | 10 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 series ATI Radeon 9600 series Intel Integrated GMA 950 128 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon HD 2400 256 MB of VRAM |
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 (21140) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ LEGO®-Universe for GFWL - last accessed on 31 March 2023
- ↑ Archived Steam page - last accessed on 2024-04-24