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+ | {{Disambig|the 2001 game|the unrelated 1993 game|[[Stronghold (1993)]]|the 2023 remaster|[[Stronghold: Definitive Edition]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |title = Stronghold |
+ | |cover = Stronghold_Cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firefly Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Firefly Studios}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Crescent Vision Interactive|OS X}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Varcon Systems|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Take-Two Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Take-Two Interactive|Retail}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers|Retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|OS X}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games|Retail (Collection)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Firefly Studios|HD}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 12, 2001}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|May 2002}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 2002}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|stronghold|81}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building, RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Europe, Medieval }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Stronghold }} | ||
|steam appid = 40950 | |steam appid = 40950 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = 901735 |
+ | |gogcom id = 1207658712 | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.strongholdhd.com/game.html | ||
+ | |lutris = stronghold | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Stronghold (2001) | ||
+ | |mobygames = 5212 | ||
+ | |igdb = stronghold | ||
+ | |hltb = 9277 | ||
|wikipedia = Stronghold (2001 video game) | |wikipedia = Stronghold (2001 video game) | ||
|winehq = 520 | |winehq = 520 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = In 2002, the game was re-released as '''''Stronghold Deluxe''''' with the 1.2 patch streamlined and with exclusive extra singleplayer missions. In 2012, it was updated to the '''''HD''''' version with bugfixes and widescreen support, including all ''Deluxe'' content. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/qMG7Zae Official Discord server] for game series |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://firefly-studios.helpshift.com/hc/en/11-stronghold-hd-legacy-hd/ Official support portal] | |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://stronghold.heavengames.com/ Stronghold Heaven] - a fan site for the game |
− | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658712|stronghold_series|for game series}} | |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40950/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | {{GOG.com links| | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{Removed DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. The HD patch removes the DRM | | Windows, Mac OS, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | stronghold | DRM-free | Stronghold HD. Comes bundled with the original retail release. | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamersgate | stronghold-hd | Steam | Stronghold HD | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 40950 | Steam | Stronghold | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4373-1 | Steam | Stronghold HD | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | stronghold | DRM-free | Stronghold HD. Comes bundled with the original retail release. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | stronghold-hd-pc | Steam | Stronghold HD | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | stronghold-hd | DRM-free | Stronghold HD | Steam | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 40950 | DRM-free | Stronghold HD. Also available as part of {{Store link|Steam|901735|The Stronghold Collection}}. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | ===Demos=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://download.cnet.com/Stronghold-Multiplayer-demo/3000-2119_4-10246335.html English (CNET)] | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.gamefront.com/games/stronghold/file/stronghold-demo-v1-3 English v1.3 (GameFront)] | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.gamefront.com/games/stronghold/file/stronghold-demo-v1-3-italian Italian v1.3] | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.gry-online.pl/S030.asp?ID=1465 Polish] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Stronghold Deluxe''' is the 2002 re-release with additional maps and missions from the free Excalibur Pack, as well as the 1.2 patch. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Stronghold HD''' is the 2012 enhanced version of the game which adds widescreen support, bug fixes, and retail Deluxe edition content. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ===Official | + | ===Official HD patch=== |
− | + | {{ii}} This official patch will upgrade a retail copy of Stronghold to Stronghold HD, with all content featured in the latest build. The latest version, 1.4.1, can be downloaded [http://www.strongholdhd.com/patch.html here]. | |
− | === | + | ===Skip intro video=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/move/rename video file|ref=|fix= | |
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\binks|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Delete, move or rename {{file|intro.bik}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | {{Image|Stronghold HD General.png|In-game general settings ( | + | {{Image|Stronghold HD General.png|In-game general settings (HD version)}} |
+ | |||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Stronghold\stronghold.cfg}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Settings for the Windows version without the HD patch are stored in | + | {{ii}} Settings for the Windows version without the HD patch are stored in {{file|{{p|game}}\stronghold.cfg}} |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Stronghold\Saves}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Saves for the Windows version | + | {{ii}} Saves for the Windows pre-HD version are stored in {{file|{{p|game}}\Saves|folder}} |
===[[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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image|Stronghold HD Video.png|In-game video settings ( | + | {{Image|Stronghold HD Video.png|In-game video settings (HD version)}} |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stronghold |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Resolutions up to 2560x1600. For the original release install the [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Resolutions up to 2560x1600.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://firefly-studios.helpshift.com/hc/en/11-stronghold-hd-legacy-hd/faq/402-what-resolutions-are-supported-for-the-game/|title=What resolutions are supported for the game — Stronghold HD (Legacy & HD) Help Center|date=2024-08-13}}</ref> For the original release, install the [[#Official HD patch|official HD patch]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = unknown | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Depends on game speed; up to 90 FPS |
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Image|Stronghold HD Audio.png|In-game audio settings ( | + | {{Image|Stronghold HD Audio.png|In-game audio settings (HD version)}} |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, effects, speech |
|surround sound = n/a | |surround sound = n/a | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=3823 1] [https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/stronghold-hd.853/ HD] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = [https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Twierdza Details] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
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|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
− | }}{{Network/Ports | + | }} |
− | |tcp = | + | |
− | |udp = | + | {{Network/Ports |
− | |upnp = | + | |tcp = 2300-2400, 47624 |
+ | |udp = 2300-2400 | ||
+ | |upnp = unknown | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game fails to launch on Windows 10=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[DirectPlay]]|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = 7.0 | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = true | ||
+ | |opengl notes = OS X only. | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
+ | |audio notes = 6.1c | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = 1.2h | ||
+ | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95, 98, ME, 2000 |
|minCPU = 300 MHz | |minCPU = 300 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 750 MB | |minHD = 750 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 4 MB | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 7 | |minDX = 7 | ||
− | |recOS = Vista, 7 | + | |recOS = XP, Vista, 7 |
|recCPU = 550 MHz | |recCPU = 550 MHz | ||
|recRAM = 128 MB | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = 9.0c | |recDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 9 | ||
+ | |minCPU = PowerPC G3 | ||
+ | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 10.6.8 | |minOS = 10.6.8 | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Core Duo 2 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz |
|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 750 MB |
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 14:17, 13 August 2024
This page is for the 2001 game. For the unrelated 1993 game, see Stronghold (1993). For the 2023 remaster, see Stronghold: Definitive Edition.
Developers | |
---|---|
Firefly Studios | |
macOS (OS X) | Crescent Vision Interactive |
macOS (OS X) | Varcon Systems |
Publishers | |
Retail | Take-Two Interactive |
Retail | Gathering of Developers |
OS X | MacSoft |
Retail (Collection) | 2K Games |
HD | Firefly Studios |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 12, 2001 |
Mac OS (Classic) | May 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | May 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Building, RTS |
Themes | Europe, Medieval |
Series | Stronghold |
Stronghold | |
---|---|
Stronghold | 2001 |
Stronghold Crusader | 2002 |
Stronghold 2 | 2005 |
Stronghold Legends | 2006 |
Stronghold Crusader Extreme | 2008 |
Stronghold 3 | 2011 |
Stronghold Kingdoms | 2012 |
Stronghold Crusader 2 | 2014 |
Stronghold: Warlords | 2021 |
Stronghold: Definitive Edition | 2023 |
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.
Stronghold is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric building and RTS game in the Stronghold series.
In 2002, the game was re-released as Stronghold Deluxe with the 1.2 patch streamlined and with exclusive extra singleplayer missions. In 2012, it was updated to the HD version with bugfixes and widescreen support, including all Deluxe content.
General information
- Official Discord server for game series
- Official support portal
- Stronghold Heaven - a fan site for the game
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM. The HD patch removes the DRM | |||
GamersGate | Stronghold HD | |||
Stronghold HD | ||||
GOG.com | Stronghold HD. Comes bundled with the original retail release. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Stronghold HD | |||
Humble Store | Stronghold HD | |||
Steam | Stronghold HD. Also available as part of The Stronghold Collection. |
Demos
Version differences
- Stronghold Deluxe is the 2002 re-release with additional maps and missions from the free Excalibur Pack, as well as the 1.2 patch.
- Stronghold HD is the 2012 enhanced version of the game which adds widescreen support, bug fixes, and retail Deluxe edition content.
Essential improvements
Official HD patch
- This official patch will upgrade a retail copy of Stronghold to Stronghold HD, with all content featured in the latest build. The latest version, 1.4.1, can be downloaded here.
Skip intro video
Delete/move/rename video file |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold\stronghold.cfg |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40950/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Settings for the Windows version without the HD patch are stored in
<path-to-game>\stronghold.cfg
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold\Saves |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40950/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Saves for the Windows pre-HD version are stored in
<path-to-game>\Saves
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Resolutions up to 2560x1600.[1] For the original release, install the official HD patch. | ||
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 | Depends on game speed; up to 90 FPS | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, effects, speech | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | Fan - 1 HD | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | Details | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[2] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 2300-2400, 47624 |
UDP | 2300-2400 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game fails to launch on Windows 10
Install DirectPlay |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 7.0 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.1c |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.2h |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME, 2000 | XP, Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 300 MHz | 550 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 750 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 9 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 750 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/40950/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (40950) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ What resolutions are supported for the game — Stronghold HD (Legacy & HD) Help Center - last accessed on 2024-08-13
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology