Difference between revisions of "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Relic Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Relic Entertainment}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Iron Lore Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Iron Lore Entertainment}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|General Arcade|GOG.com|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://generalarcade.com/project/warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-master-collection/|title=Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Master Collection <nowiki>|</nowiki> General Arcade|date=2023-05-25}}</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ|2008-2013}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega|2013-present}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
− | |introduction = | + | |introduction = '''''Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm''''' is the third expansion pack for the 2004 [[Glossary:RTS|real-time strategy]] game ''[[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War|Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War]]'', and the second one which is standalone. It includes a turn-based campaign on multiple planets, as well as two new playable factions - the Sisters of Battle and the Dark Eldar. Development was originally outsourced to [[Company:Iron Lore Entertainment|Iron Lore Entertainment]], but as the company closed right before the game shipped due to financial issues,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080505061146/http://www.ironlore.com/|title=Iron Lore: News (archived)|date=2024-02-16}}</ref> [[Company:Relic Entertainment|Relic Entertainment]] took over the game's completion and post-launch support. |
− | + | Despite the main content being standalone, in order to play as the original playable factions (Space Marines, Chaos Space Marines, Eldar, Orks) in multiplayer, the base game needs to be installed on the same machine (if using retail versions) or owned on the same Steam account. The same is valid for playing factions introduced in ''Winter Assault'' (Imperial Guard) and ''Dark Crusade'' (Necrons and Tau) - these expansions need to be additionally owned. | |
− | |current state = | + | |release history = The game received two patches in its original support cycle. |
+ | |||
+ | On May 22, 2014, ''Dawn of War'' and its expansions were migrated from [[GameSpy]] to [[Store:Steam|Steamworks]]-based multiplayer servers, but lost LAN functionality in the process.<ref name="DoW1Steamworks">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/DawnofWarGold/announcements/detail/1405434160930531876|date=2024-02-16}}</ref> The [[Store:GOG.com|GOG.com]] release from May 25, 2023 uses GOG Galaxy for multiplayer, but is not cross-compatible with Steam users. On September 19, 2024, the ''Master Collection'' (containing the Game of the Year Edition of the base game and all three expansions) became the main version of the game on Steam, renamed to the ''Anniversary Edition''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Modifications and saved games can be used across the fully patched retail, Steam and GOG.com versions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = While ''Soulstorm'' has more reported gameplay bugs than its predecessors, [[#Mods|community mods]] exist to fix many of them. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{mm}} [https://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Main_Page Lexicanum] - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series | {{mm}} [https://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Main_Page Lexicanum] - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series | ||
{{mm}} [https://dow.fandom.com/wiki/Dawn_of_War_Wiki Dawn of War Wiki] | {{mm}} [https://dow.fandom.com/wiki/Dawn_of_War_Wiki Dawn of War Wiki] | ||
− | {{GOG.com links|1525121122}} | + | {{GOG.com links|1525121122|warhammer_40000_dawn_of_war|for game series}} |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/9450/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/9450/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | Steam | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | Steam | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | warhammer_40000_dawn_of_war | DRM-free | Part of the Master Collection. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 4570 | Steam | Part of the Anniversary Edition. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-soulstorm | Steam | {{store link|Humble|warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-master-collection|Master Collection}} also available. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2605-1 | Steam | Part of the Master Collection. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 9450 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-soulstorm | Steam | {{store link|Humble|warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-master-collection|Master Collection}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 9450 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|30560|Master Collection}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii | + | {{ii}} Owners of retail copies can '''no longer''' request a Steam key from SEGA support as of an unknown date prior to March 29th, 2024.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Nccvoyager|date=2024-03-29|comment=Verified through an automated email response to a ticket opened via the SEGA support site.}}</ref> |
− | |||
{{--}} To unlock the original races for multiplayer, previous expansions must be installed to prompt unlocking (retail version) or merely owned on the same Steam account (Steam version). Alternatively, see [https://www.rts-sanctuary.com/Dawn-Of-War/showtopic=173090 this tool]. | {{--}} To unlock the original races for multiplayer, previous expansions must be installed to prompt unlocking (retail version) or merely owned on the same Steam account (Steam version). Alternatively, see [https://www.rts-sanctuary.com/Dawn-Of-War/showtopic=173090 this tool]. | ||
{{++}} In the GOG.com version, all races are unlocked in multiplayer by default. | {{++}} In the GOG.com version, all races are unlocked in multiplayer by default. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/dawn-of-war-soulstorm/file/dawn-of-war-soulstorm-demo GameFront]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The retail-only '''Platinum Edition''' includes the [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War|base game]]'s Game of the Year Edition, the Winter Assault expansion, and Dark Crusade fully patched. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Master Collection''' (titled '''Anniversary Edition''' on Steam as of September 19, 2024) includes the [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War|Game of the Year Edition]] of the base game, as well as the Winter Assault, [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade|Dark Crusade]], and Soulstorm expansions. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/warhammer_40k_dawn_of_war_soul_storm.php Patch 1.20] is the latest official patch for the retail version of the game, and requires patch 1.10 to be installed first. | |
− | + | {{ii}} The Steam and GOG.com versions are on version 1.30, which is equivalent to 1.20 in terms of balance and gameplay - the only difference being Steamworks/Galaxy multiplayer used instead of GameSpy and LAN options. | |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-nomovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-nomovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].|ref=<ref name="DoW1SSparams">{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2024-03-30}}</ref>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
===Higher resolution models=== | ===Higher resolution models=== | ||
− | {{ii}} These enhancements are significantly more performance intensive. Ensure | + | {{ii}} These enhancements are significantly more performance intensive. Ensure that the system is significantly more powerful than the recommended system specifications to ensure there is no loss of performance. Also note that this will not work for some people, while it works for others. This is completely at random and cannot be fixed.{{cn|February 2024}} |
+ | {{--}} Does not affect the Army Painter feature, only the in-game models. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Edit configuration file|ref=<ref name="DoW1SSmodelsSteam">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=177365521|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Graphics better!|date=2024-03-30}}</ref><ref name="DoW1SSmodelsGameReplays">{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamereplays.org/soulstorm/portals.php?show=page&name=soulstorm-how-to-unlock-higher-graphic-detail|title=How to unlock higher graphic detail - Soulstorm - GameReplays.org|date=2024-03-30}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Local.ini}} | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Local.ini}} | ||
# Add the following line to the file: <code>fullres_teamcolour=1</code> | # Add the following line to the file: <code>fullres_teamcolour=1</code> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 2: Run the game with the <code>-forcehighpoly</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].|ref=<ref name="DoW1SSmodelsSteam" /><ref name="DoW1SSmodelsGameReplays" />|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Vert-}} | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Vert-}}. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use external graphics settings application, or see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
− | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | + | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] to disable it. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = No framerate caps. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[Glossary: | + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Cursor may sometimes be unlocked to the game. Switch tasks to resolve. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref=<ref name="DoW1SSparams"/>|fix= |
− | # | + | # Run the game at least once to generate required {{file|.ini}} file. |
− | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Local.ini}} with a text editor. | |
+ | # Change <code>screenwindowed=0</code> to <code>screenwindowed=1</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ||
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disabling vertical sync (Vsync) in configuration file|ref=<ref name="DoW1SSparams"/>|fix= |
− | # Run game at least once to generate | + | # Run the game at least once to generate required {{file|.ini}} file. |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Local.ini}} with a text editor. |
− | |||
# Change <code>screennovsync=0</code> to <code>screennovsync=1</code>. | # Change <code>screennovsync=0</code> to <code>screennovsync=1</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ||
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Forcing AA via graphics driver will result in greater AA. INI fix is probably only 2x AA. | ||
{{--}} Forcing AA will render fonts blurry and harder to read. | {{--}} Forcing AA will render fonts blurry and harder to read. | ||
− | |||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref=<ref name="DoW1SSparams"/>|fix= |
− | # Run game at least once to generate | + | # Run the game at least once to generate required {{file|.ini}} file. |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Local.ini}}. |
− | |||
# Change <code>screenantialias=0</code> to <code>screenantialias=1</code>. | # Change <code>screenantialias=0</code> to <code>screenantialias=1</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only - [https://www.xzone.cz/warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-collection-pc 1] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = limited |
|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
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|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = limited |
|direct ip notes = Removed from the Steam and GOG.com versions.<ref name="multiplayer"/> | |direct ip notes = Removed from the Steam and GOG.com versions.<ref name="multiplayer"/> | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 07:26, 20 September 2024
"Soulstorm" redirects here. For the Oddworld game, see Oddworld: Soulstorm.
Developers | |
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Relic Entertainment | |
Iron Lore Entertainment | |
GOG.com | General Arcade[1] |
Publishers | |
2008-2013 | THQ |
2013-present | Sega |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 4, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 73 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS, TBS |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War |
Warnings
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm is the third expansion pack for the 2004 real-time strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, and the second one which is standalone. It includes a turn-based campaign on multiple planets, as well as two new playable factions - the Sisters of Battle and the Dark Eldar. Development was originally outsourced to Iron Lore Entertainment, but as the company closed right before the game shipped due to financial issues,[2] Relic Entertainment took over the game's completion and post-launch support.
Despite the main content being standalone, in order to play as the original playable factions (Space Marines, Chaos Space Marines, Eldar, Orks) in multiplayer, the base game needs to be installed on the same machine (if using retail versions) or owned on the same Steam account. The same is valid for playing factions introduced in Winter Assault (Imperial Guard) and Dark Crusade (Necrons and Tau) - these expansions need to be additionally owned.
The game received two patches in its original support cycle.
On May 22, 2014, Dawn of War and its expansions were migrated from GameSpy to Steamworks-based multiplayer servers, but lost LAN functionality in the process.[3] The GOG.com release from May 25, 2023 uses GOG Galaxy for multiplayer, but is not cross-compatible with Steam users. On September 19, 2024, the Master Collection (containing the Game of the Year Edition of the base game and all three expansions) became the main version of the game on Steam, renamed to the Anniversary Edition.
Modifications and saved games can be used across the fully patched retail, Steam and GOG.com versions.
While Soulstorm has more reported gameplay bugs than its predecessors, community mods exist to fix many of them.
General information
- Lexicanum - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series
- Dawn of War Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. | |||
GOG.com | Part of the Master Collection. | |||
Steam | Part of the Anniversary Edition. | |||
(unavailable) | Part of the Master Collection. | |||
Humble Store (unavailable) | Master Collection also available. | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Master Collection also available. |
- Owners of retail copies can no longer request a Steam key from SEGA support as of an unknown date prior to March 29th, 2024.[4]
- To unlock the original races for multiplayer, previous expansions must be installed to prompt unlocking (retail version) or merely owned on the same Steam account (Steam version). Alternatively, see this tool.
- In the GOG.com version, all races are unlocked in multiplayer by default.
Demo
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Version differences
- The retail-only Platinum Edition includes the base game's Game of the Year Edition, the Winter Assault expansion, and Dark Crusade fully patched.
- The Master Collection (titled Anniversary Edition on Steam as of September 19, 2024) includes the Game of the Year Edition of the base game, as well as the Winter Assault, Dark Crusade, and Soulstorm expansions.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.20 is the latest official patch for the retail version of the game, and requires patch 1.10 to be installed first.
- The Steam and GOG.com versions are on version 1.30, which is equivalent to 1.20 in terms of balance and gameplay - the only difference being Steamworks/Galaxy multiplayer used instead of GameSpy and LAN options.
Skip intro videos
Use the -nomovies command line argument.[5]
|
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Higher resolution models
- These enhancements are significantly more performance intensive. Ensure that the system is significantly more powerful than the recommended system specifications to ensure there is no loss of performance. Also note that this will not work for some people, while it works for others. This is completely at random and cannot be fixed.[citation needed]
- Does not affect the Army Painter feature, only the in-game models.
Method 1: Edit configuration file[6][7] |
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|
Method 2: Run the game with the -forcehighpoly command line argument.[6][7]
|
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Local.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/9450/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Profiles\Profile*\dxp2\Singleplayer\SaveGames\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/9450/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Vert-. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use external graphics settings application, or see Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync) to disable it. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No framerate caps. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
- Cursor may sometimes be unlocked to the game. Switch tasks to resolve.
Edit configuration file[5] |
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|
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disabling vertical sync (Vsync) in configuration file[5] |
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|
Anti-aliasing (AA)
- Forcing AA via graphics driver will result in greater AA. INI fix is probably only 2x AA.
- Forcing AA will render fonts blurry and harder to read.
Edit configuration file[5] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Can adjust scroll speed. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Can adjust panning directions. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Ambient, effects, voice, music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Retail only - 1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Fan translation. | |||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Russian | Local retail version only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | Versus Removed from the Steam and GOG.com versions.[8] |
||
Online play | 8 | Versus The official GameSpy service has been shut down; Steam version has been updated with Steamworks support, while GOG.com uses Galaxy multiplayer. Steam and GOG Galaxy users can see each other, but not join each other's games. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Removed from the Steam and GOG.com versions.[8] |
Issues fixed
More than one player can't join host's multiplayer lobby
Have the second player leave in order for the third player to be able to join |
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|
- Untested on more than three players.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0b |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | GameSpy, Steamworks, GOG Galaxy | GameSpy in non-Steam versions only. |
Mods
- Dawn of War has a "Game Manager", enabling switching between mods very easy.
- In general, mods work for both the patched retail (1.2) and Steam (1.3) versions of the game.
- It is possible to run multiple modifications at once. For instructions, see here.
Bug fix modification
- ModDB page.
- This mod intends to fix a majority of obvious bugs (such as upgrades doing less damage than their originals, Sisters of Battle chainsaw audio spam) and implements advanced skirmish AI.
- Highly recommended for those who play singleplayer (skirmish/campaign).
- No longer updated, as its developer merged newer fixes with the Unification mod (which has a different scope and changes the game considerably).
- This mod breaks campaign movies (fix provided on mod download page).
Fixed models
- ModDB page
- Fixes for errors in official unit models.
Persistent campaign bases
- ModDB page
- Restores the mechanic from Dark Crusade where buildings built in previous missions are present for the next mission on the same map.
Dawn of War Professional
- ModDB page
- Gameplay and balance mod which significantly changes the game
- Restores upgrades that were removed in expansions and includes additional content created by the community. All units are designed to play a role until late game.
Unification mod
- ModDB page
- Intended to serve as a baseline for further modifications, with additions being modular and mutually compatible
- Includes the changes from the Bug fix modification, along with further tweaks
- Considerably changes the gameplay, with default additions being new races, units, art, AI improvements, game modes, victory conditions.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.4 GHz Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon XP | 2.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM |
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/9450/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (9450) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Master Collection | General Arcade - last accessed on 2023-05-25
- ↑ Iron Lore: News (archived) - last accessed on 2024-02-16
- ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on 2024-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Nccvoyager on 2024-03-29
- Verified through an automated email response to a ticket opened via the SEGA support site.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Verified by User:Plok on 2024-03-30
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Steam Community :: Guide :: Graphics better! - last accessed on 2024-03-30
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