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− | {{ | + | {{Infobox game |
− | | | + | |cover = Planetary_Annihilation.jpg |
− | | | + | |developers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Uber Entertainment|2015-2018}} |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Planetary Annihilation Inc.|2018-present}} |
− | | | + | |publishers = |
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 5, 2014}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 5, 2014}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 5, 2014}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|planetary-annihilation|62}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1196/planetary-annihilation|65}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|planetary-annihilation|70}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Free-roaming camera }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Space, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Planetary Annihilation }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 233250 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://planetaryannihilation.com/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 7100 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Planetary Annihilation | ||
+ | |mobygames = 70984 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Planetary Annihilation | ||
+ | |winehq = 16200 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | [[ | + | {{Introduction |
− | [[ | + | |introduction = |
− | [[ | + | |
+ | |release history = As of August 17, 2018, the rights to the game were taken over by Planetary Annihilation Inc., a company formed by the game's original developers and several long-time community members.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103161151/https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/planetary-annihilation-inc-the-future-of-pa-and-titans/|title=Planetary Annihilation Inc: The Future of PA and Titans|date=2023-09-06}} (archived)</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | The base game has been delisted from Steam in favor of the ''[[Planetary Annihilation: Titans|Titans]]'' standalone expansion pack, but both titles would receive updates regardless as they are mutually compatible in multiplayer in the Classic mode. Owners of the base game were granted a permanent 90% discount for purchasing ''Titans''.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/planetaryannihilation-com-the-future-of-titans-and-pa/|title=planetaryannihilation.com - The Future of PA and Titans|date=2023-06-09}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = There are several [https://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/2/810938082193900075/ known issues] with the Linux version. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://forums.uberent.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=61 Uber Entertainment Forums] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Availability== | ||
+ | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | planetary-annihilation | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 233250 | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable. | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | planetary-annihilation/planetary-annihilation | Account | [[DRM]]: Uber Entertainment Account Activation | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [[Planetary Annihilation: Titans]] includes all content and features from the original title.<ref name="TitansPSA">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/386070/discussions/0/521643320349567906/ PSA: What Titans Actually Is :: Planetary Annihilation: TITANS General Discussion]</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Uber Entertainment\Planetary Annihilation\localstore\Local Storage\coui_ui_0.localstorage}}<!--Earlier builds seemed to use WindowSettings.cfg? Can't confirm this.--> | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.local/Uber Entertainment/}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{XDG|false}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Uber Entertainment\Planetary Annihilation\}}<!--Can't pinpoint what is save file for single player Galactic war--> | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = unknown | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Planetary Annihilation - graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
+ | |multimonitor = true | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
+ | |fov = unknown | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
+ | |windowed = true | ||
+ | |windowed notes = | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = true | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = Enabled by default. | ||
+ | |anisotropic = false | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = true | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] and supersampling up to 175%. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped ~120 FPS. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Planetary Annihilation - Mouse.png|Mouse settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Planetary Annihilation - Input.png|Input settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |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 notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |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== | ||
+ | {{Image|Planetary Annihilation - audio.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Master, music, voice and sound effects. | ||
+ | |surround sound = false | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = Some voice messages lack visual cue (e.g. full resource notification). | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{Image|Planetary Annihilation - Language.png|Language settings.}} | ||
+ | {{++}} Possible to select from wide variety of community made translations. | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Finnish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Community translation. Not complete. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Image|Planetary Annihilation - Network.png|Network settings.}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Multiplayer is compatible with [[Planetary Annihilation: Titans]] (limited to the original game's content).<ref name="TitansPSA"/> | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = 10 | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 10 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = Added in Build 73737.<ref name="Build 73737">[https://steamcommunity.com/games/233250/announcements/detail/130927679374116801 Release Build: 73737 with Offline Play - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Planetary Annihilation]</ref> | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = 10 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Long load time and low FPS=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Because of how Planetary Annihilation is a bit more memory intensive than most games it is a good idea to actually close any open programs such as Google Chrome before playing. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable threaded optimization|ref=<ref name="workarounds">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/2/864980734977925162/ Workarounds for long loading time and low FPS - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the '''Nvidia Control Panel'''. | ||
+ | # Under '''Global Settings''' select the drop-down box next to '''Threaded optimisation'''. | ||
+ | # Change this to '''On''' and click '''Apply'''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This only applies to Nvidia cards. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you get poor performance with multiple Nvidia cards, you will need to disable SLI. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change priority|ref=<ref name="workarounds" />|fix= | ||
+ | # Open '''Task Manager''' and right-click <code>PA.exe</code>. | ||
+ | # Select '''Set Priority:''' and set it to '''High'''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Press {{key|Ctrl|U}} to toggle the UI, if there is a noticeable FPS improvement this may benefit you. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Community overlay|ref=<ref name="workarounds" />|fix= | ||
+ | # Right-click on the game within your Steam library and select '''Properties'''. | ||
+ | # Uncheck '''Enable Steam Community In-Game''' and click '''CLOSE'''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Black screen/black planet=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change settings|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.uberent.com/threads/how-to-improve-frame-rates-all-video-cards-driver-links.53165/|title=How To Improve Frame Rates (All Video Cards) - Uber Entertainment Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # From the main menu select '''Settings'''. | ||
+ | # Under '''Graphics''' set anti-aliasing to <code>OFF</code>. | ||
+ | # Press {{key|F5}} to refresh the game screen. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If this does not work try setting '''HDR''' to <code>OFF</code> aswell. If they are both already disabled, enable and disable them again then refresh by pressing {{key|F5}}. You may need to refresh many times.<ref name="workarounds 2">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/2/810938810899540110/ *** Black screen? Check these workarounds! *** - Steam Community Discussions]</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} If nothing helps try to wait a bit, then press {{key|Ctrl|Alt|Delete}}, open '''Task Manager''' and then go back to the game window.<ref name="workarounds 2" /> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Black lines=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable anisotropic filtering|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/2/666826069065968981/|title=Boxes on planets / Graphic Issues - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the '''Nvidia Control Panel'''. | ||
+ | # Under '''Global Settings''' select the drop-down box next to '''Anisotropic filtering'''. | ||
+ | # Change this to '''Application-controlled''' or '''Off''' and click '''Apply'''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This only applies to Nvidia cards. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game won't start=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This issue is most likely due to outdated drivers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Update drivers|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/2/864980278116578701/|title=(Reoccuring Issue) Game Won't Start - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and install the latest driver version for your video card ([http://support.amd.com/en-us/download ATI/AMD], [http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx Nvidia], [https://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx Intel]). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Overly dark planets=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This issue is seen on older Intel and AMD graphics cards. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Update drivers|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/2/864980278116578701/|title=(Reoccuring Issue) Game Won't Start - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and install the latest driver version for your video card ([http://support.amd.com/en-us/download ATI/AMD], [http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx Nvidia], [https://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx Intel]). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable HDR|fix= | ||
+ | # From the main menu select '''Settings'''. | ||
+ | # Under '''Graphics''' set HDR to <code>OFF</code>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only a known issue on older AMD GPUs | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Ambient Occlusion|fix= | ||
+ | # From the main menu select '''Settings'''. | ||
+ | # Under '''Graphics''' set Ambient Occlusion to <code>OFF</code>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only a known issue on older Intel GPUs | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Older AMD / Intel GPUs or Brightness Issues=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This issue may be seen on Intel Arc graphics cards as well. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=All modern GPUs should now support sRGB and sRGB multiple render targets blending. | ||
+ | |fix=Historical sRGB workarounds for AMD / Intel GPU’s were removed in 114880. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Use the following if you need to enable the previous settings: | ||
+ | |||
+ | --gl-disable-srgb | ||
+ | --gl-disable-mrt-srgb | ||
+ | |||
+ | Download and install the latest driver version for your video card ([http://support.amd.com/en-us/download ATI/AMD], [http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx Nvidia], [https://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx Intel]). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===Offline Gameplay=== | ||
+ | Even though the download of the game itself as well as any updates requires usage of the downloader (Uber Launcher), once obtained the game itself can be copied to other computers and played without any DRM-restrictions. For this to work, all game files have to be copied to the new location, no separate install is necessary. The game must however be started directly (through the PA.exe on windows or the PA.app on Mac) since the Uber Launcher will not start the game without login. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Once the game has started, single player and multi player modes might be deactivated on some machines. To fully activate go to Options -> Settings and set Local Server to "ON". | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = unknown | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |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 = 3.0 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = FMOD | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = Coherent UI | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = Vista SP2 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Dual Core | ||
+ | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
+ | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = Quad Core | ||
+ | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 10.7 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Dual Core | ||
+ | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
+ | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = Quad Core | ||
+ | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} 64-bit only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = Ubuntu 12.04/13.04, Mint 14/15 | ||
+ | |minCPU = 64-bit Dual Core or better | ||
+ | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
+ | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} 64-bit only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 15:30, 7 January 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
2015-2018 | Uber Entertainment |
2018-present | Planetary Annihilation Inc. |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 5, 2014 |
macOS (OS X) | September 5, 2014 |
Linux | September 5, 2014 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 62 |
OpenCritic | 65 |
IGDB | 70 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | Cosmetic |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Free-roaming camera |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Space, Sci-fi |
Series | Planetary Annihilation |
Planetary Annihilation | |
---|---|
Planetary Annihilation | 2014 |
Planetary Annihilation: Titans | 2015 |
Planetary Annihilation is a singleplayer and multiplayer free-roaming camera RTS game in the Planetary Annihilation series.
As of August 17, 2018, the rights to the game were taken over by Planetary Annihilation Inc., a company formed by the game's original developers and several long-time community members.[1]
The base game has been delisted from Steam in favor of the Titans standalone expansion pack, but both titles would receive updates regardless as they are mutually compatible in multiplayer in the Classic mode. Owners of the base game were granted a permanent 90% discount for purchasing Titans.[2]
There are several known issues with the Linux version.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Steam (unavailable) | DRM-free when launched directly from executable. | |||
Origin (unavailable) | DRM: Uber Entertainment Account Activation |
Version differences
- Planetary Annihilation: Titans includes all content and features from the original title.[3]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Uber Entertainment\Planetary Annihilation\localstore\Local Storage\coui_ui_0.localstorage |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $HOME/.local/Uber Entertainment/ |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Uber Entertainment\Planetary Annihilation\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Enabled by default. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA and supersampling up to 175%. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped ~120 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
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 | Master, music, voice and sound effects. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Some voice messages lack visual cue (e.g. full resource notification). | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- Possible to select from wide variety of community made translations.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Finnish | Community translation. Not complete. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
- Multiplayer is compatible with Planetary Annihilation: Titans (limited to the original game's content).[3]
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 10 | Added in Build 73737.[4] | ||
Online play | 10 |
Issues fixed
Long load time and low FPS
- Because of how Planetary Annihilation is a bit more memory intensive than most games it is a good idea to actually close any open programs such as Google Chrome before playing.
Enable threaded optimization[5] |
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Notes
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Change priority[5] |
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Notes
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Disable Steam Community overlay[5] |
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Black screen/black planet
Change settings[6] |
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Notes
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Black lines
Disable anisotropic filtering[8] |
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Notes
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Game won't start
- This issue is most likely due to outdated drivers.
Update drivers[9] |
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Overly dark planets
- This issue is seen on older Intel and AMD graphics cards.
Update drivers[10] |
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Disable HDR |
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Notes
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Disable Ambient Occlusion |
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Notes
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Older AMD / Intel GPUs or Brightness Issues
- This issue may be seen on Intel Arc graphics cards as well.
All modern GPUs should now support sRGB and sRGB multiple render targets blending. |
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Historical sRGB workarounds for AMD / Intel GPU’s were removed in 114880. Use the following if you need to enable the previous settings: --gl-disable-srgb --gl-disable-mrt-srgb Download and install the latest driver version for your video card (ATI/AMD, Nvidia, Intel). |
Other information
Offline Gameplay
Even though the download of the game itself as well as any updates requires usage of the downloader (Uber Launcher), once obtained the game itself can be copied to other computers and played without any DRM-restrictions. For this to work, all game files have to be copied to the new location, no separate install is necessary. The game must however be started directly (through the PA.exe on windows or the PA.app on Mac) since the Uber Launcher will not start the game without login.
Once the game has started, single player and multi player modes might be deactivated on some machines. To fully activate go to Options -> Settings and set Local Server to "ON".
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
OpenGL | ||
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | FMOD | |
Interface | Coherent UI |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2 | |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core | Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Shader model 3.0 support |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core | Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Shader model 3.0 support |
- 64-bit only.
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04/13.04, Mint 14/15 | |
Processor (CPU) | 64-bit Dual Core or better | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Shader model 3.0 support |
- 64-bit only.
References
- ↑ Planetary Annihilation Inc: The Future of PA and Titans - last accessed on 2023-09-06 (archived)
- ↑ planetaryannihilation.com - The Future of PA and Titans - last accessed on 2023-06-09
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 PSA: What Titans Actually Is :: Planetary Annihilation: TITANS General Discussion
- ↑ Release Build: 73737 with Offline Play - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Planetary Annihilation
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Workarounds for long loading time and low FPS - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ How To Improve Frame Rates (All Video Cards) - Uber Entertainment Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 *** Black screen? Check these workarounds! *** - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Boxes on planets / Graphic Issues - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ (Reoccuring Issue) Game Won't Start - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ (Reoccuring Issue) Game Won't Start - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023