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|cover = Dark Reign The Future of War - cover.jpg | |cover = Dark Reign The Future of War - cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Tactics}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Tactics}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 1997}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 17, 1997|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980615041130/http://www.ogr.com/news/news0997.html|title=Online Gaming Review|date=2024-03-31}} (archived)</ref>}} |
|taxonomy= | |taxonomy= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Expansion pack }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
{{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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|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|wikipedia = Dark Reign: The Future of War | |wikipedia = Dark Reign: The Future of War | ||
|winehq = 154 | |winehq = 154 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game received '''''The Rise of the Shadowhand''''' expansion in March 1998. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | dark_reign_expansion | DRM-free | Includes 'The Rise of the Shadowhand' expansion. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | dark_reign_expansion | DRM-free | Includes 'The Rise of the Shadowhand' expansion. Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper as of 21 June 2022. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/DarkReignTheFutureofWar_1020 Archive.org]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| The Rise of the Shadowhand | | + | {{DLC/row| The Rise of the Shadowhand | Features two new sides, Xenite and Shadowhand along with a new campaign, new maps and terrains. | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The latest official patch is [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/dark_reign.php 1.4]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|epic games launcher = | |epic games launcher = | ||
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
− | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = true |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |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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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/993-dark-reign-german-patch/ download for digital release]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = Retail - Atlam Toys. | + | |notes = Retail only - Atlam Toys. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer server has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|dedicated = | |dedicated = | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = | |direct ip = | ||
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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 = | ||
|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= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Smacker Video | + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
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|minHD = 110 MB | |minHD = 110 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 1 MB | |minVRAM = 1 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 3 | ||
|minaudio = Creative SoundBlaster or 100%-compatible equivalent | |minaudio = Creative SoundBlaster or 100%-compatible equivalent | ||
+ | |minother = 28.8 Kbps modem for multiplayer | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{--}}Not compatible with Windows 3.1 | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 14:57, 3 June 2024
Developers | |
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Auran | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
Tactics | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 17, 1997[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Top-down view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Dark Reign |
Dark Reign | |
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Dark Reign: The Future of War | 1997 |
Dark Reign 2 | 2000 |
Dark Reign: The Future of War is a singleplayer and multiplayer top-down view RTS game in the Dark Reign series.
The game received The Rise of the Shadowhand expansion in March 1998.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Includes 'The Rise of the Shadowhand' expansion. Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper as of 21 June 2022. |
Demo
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
The Rise of the Shadowhand | Features two new sides, Xenite and Shadowhand along with a new campaign, new maps and terrains. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is 1.4.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\TACTICS.CFG[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\save[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 640x480 only. | ||
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 | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
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 | Sound effects, music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only; download for digital release. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only - Atlam Toys. | |||
Latin American Spanish | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 4 | The official multiplayer server has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Self-hosting |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 110 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 1 MB of VRAM DirectX 3 compatible |
|
Sound (audio device) | Creative SoundBlaster or 100%-compatible equivalent | |
Other | 28.8 Kbps modem for multiplayer |
- Not compatible with Windows 3.1
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).
References
- ↑ Online Gaming Review - last accessed on 2024-03-31 (archived)