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+ | {{disambig||the original game|[[Sid Meier's Pirates!]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
+ | |title = Sid Meier's Pirates! | ||
|cover = Sid Meiers Pirates! 2004 Cover.png | |cover = Sid Meiers Pirates! 2004 Cover.png | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Robosoft Technologies|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/pirates/|title=Feral Support - Sid Meier's Pirates!|date=2023-07-21}}</ref>}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|2004-2005}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games|2005-present}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 22, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 22, 2004}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 29, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 29, 2008}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sid-meiers-pirates|88}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure, Action, Strategy, RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Naval/watercraft }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Piracy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sid Meier's Pirates! }} | ||
|steam appid = 3920 | |steam appid = 3920 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1445250653 |
+ | |official site= https://2k.com/en-US/game/sid-meiers-pirates/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 8516 | ||
+ | |igdb = sid-meier-s-pirates | ||
+ | |lutris = sid-meiers-pirates | ||
|strategywiki = Sid Meier's Pirates! (2004) | |strategywiki = Sid Meier's Pirates! (2004) | ||
+ | |mobygames = 15645 | ||
|wikipedia = Sid Meier's Pirates! (2004 video game) | |wikipedia = Sid Meier's Pirates! (2004 video game) | ||
|winehq = 1985 | |winehq = 1985 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{ii}} Also known as '''''Sid Meier's Pirates!: Live the Life''''' to distinguish from the original game. |
+ | {{mm}} [https://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/sections/200299833-Sid-Meier-s-Pirates Official support knowledgebase] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1445250653|sid_meiers_pirates}} | {{GOG.com links|1445250653|sid_meiers_pirates}} | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3920/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | sid_meiers_pirates | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2606-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sid_meiers_pirates | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | sid-meiers-pirates | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | sid-meiers-pirates | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 3920 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 3920 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.macgamestore.com/product/1878/Sid-Meiers-Pirates/ | unknown | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamersgate | sid-meiers-pirates | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Mac OS X version is no longer sold digitally. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1088-sid-meiers-pirates-patch/ 1.02 patch] is the latest version. | ||
+ | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Assets\Bink\}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|firaxis_logo.bik}} and {{file|Logos.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Pirates\Config.ini}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Pirates\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Sid Meiers Pirates 2004 Video Settings.png|Video Settings.}} | {{Image|Sid Meiers Pirates 2004 Video Settings.png|Video Settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sid-meiers-pirates-2004 |
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Stretched}} 4:3, Default Resolution of '''1400x1050''' without GUI Loss (Anything Beyond this de-synchronizes the mouse). Use Skid_Sultan's Widescreen fix (instructions below), doesn't give a widescreen picture however. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = 2880x2160 (the 4:3 equivalent) can be forced via | + | |4k ultra hd notes = 2880x2160 (the 4:3 equivalent) can be forced via {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Pirates\Config.ini}}. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Use Borderless Gaming. Note: This can de-synchronize the mouse, so use the keyboard for menus. | |borderless windowed notes = Use Borderless Gaming. Note: This can de-synchronize the mouse, so use the keyboard for menus. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = Forcing [[MSAA]] through the graphics card control panel causes the pre-rendered cutscenes to flicker. | |antialiasing notes = Forcing [[MSAA]] through the graphics card control panel causes the pre-rendered cutscenes to flicker. | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
− | |60 fps = | + | |upscaling notes = |
− | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS<ref name="FPS cap"/> with 60 FPS in some scenes. | + | |vsync = false |
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = limited | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS<ref name="FPS cap">[https://web.archive.org/web/20120314021501/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=2037840 Framerate capped to 30!? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> with 60 FPS in some scenes. | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skid_Sultan's Widescreen fix=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Forcefully Stretched Widescreen|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Skid.Shajmil|date=2020-01-11|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://mega.nz/file/m9I3UIob#vWMLJ3p2eAC9yBrQVYq7gGiZCh2K4LCcF-riKr3S_T4 Skid_Sultan's Widescreen fix]. | ||
+ | # Follow [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2228839602 Dr.Skid's guide] on how to properly configure the patch. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This patch uses [[dgVoodoo 2]] to force the game to scale by stretching to fit. | ||
+ | {{ii}} To play with a working cursor, the game must run in a stretched '''4:3''' resolution. This will make the game a bit blurry, however. | ||
+ | {{ii}} To play in a stretched '''16:9''' ''(Internally still maintaining aspect ratio)'', the game will have a desynchronized mouse cursor making it only playable with the keypad but with sharper image quality. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set in Config.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set in Config.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | + | # Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Pirates\Config.ini}}. | |
− | # Open {{file|Config.ini}}. | ||
# Go to the bottom of the file. | # Go to the bottom of the file. | ||
# Add the line <code>fullscreen = 0</code> | # Add the line <code>fullscreen = 0</code> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = hackable | |key remap = hackable | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Change binds in {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Sid Meier's Pirates\KeyMap.ini}}. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = unknown |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = unknown |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = unknown |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |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|Sid Meiers Pirates 2004 Audio Settings.png|Audio Settings.}} | {{Image|Sid Meiers Pirates 2004 Audio Settings.png|Audio Settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Dolby Surround | + | |surround sound notes = Dolby Surround or Creative EAX. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |subtitles notes = Most dialogue is in Simlish (e.g. "Shoo-Ban!" When getting in a barfight) | + | |subtitles notes = Most dialogue is in Simlish (e.g. "Shoo-Ban!" When getting in a barfight). |
|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 = true |
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = Retail version, [ | + | |notes = Retail version, [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3920/discussions/0/540744935927613120/ download]. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail version, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2071473569/ download]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = Retail version, [ | + | |notes = Retail version, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=509491031 download]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Severe performance issues=== | ===Severe performance issues=== | ||
− | This issue has been present since release. Although the 2005 [ | + | This issue has been present since release. Although the 2005 [https://www.gamewatcher.com/games/sid-meiers-pirates/downloads 1.02 patch] addressed many issues, some users (especially those with high spec, modern systems) still experience low frame rates, with currently no available solution. |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = true <!-- Exact version needed. --> |
− | |opengl notes = | + | |opengl notes = OS X only. |
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = 32-bit only.<ref>[https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/933/ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News]</ref> | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10. | + | |minOS = 10.4 |
− | |minCPU = PowerPC 1.4 GHz | + | |minCPU = PowerPC G4 1.4 GHz |
|minCPU2 = Intel 1.4 GHz | |minCPU2 = Intel 1.4 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
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|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
− | |recOS = 10. | + | |recOS = 10.5 |
|recCPU = PowerPC 2.0 GHz | |recCPU = PowerPC 2.0 GHz | ||
|recCPU2 = Intel 2.0 GHz | |recCPU2 = Intel 2.0 GHz |
Latest revision as of 19:06, 19 April 2024
For the original game, see Sid Meier's Pirates!.
Developers | |
---|---|
Firaxis Games | |
macOS (OS X) | Robosoft Technologies[1] |
Publishers | |
2004-2005 | Atari |
2005-present | 2K Games |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Gamebryo | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 22, 2004 |
macOS (OS X) | August 29, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 88 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Adventure, Action, Strategy, RPG |
Vehicles | Naval/watercraft |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Piracy |
Series | Sid Meier's Pirates! |
Sid Meier's Pirates! | |
---|---|
Sid Meier's Pirates! | 1987 |
Pirates! Gold | 1993 |
Sid Meier's Pirates! (2004) | 2004 |
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.
Sid Meier's Pirates! (2004) is a singleplayer bird's-eye view and third-person adventure, action, strategy and RPG game in the Sid Meier's Pirates! series.
General information
- Also known as Sid Meier's Pirates!: Live the Life to distinguish from the original game.
- Official support knowledgebase
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check. | |||
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Publisher website (unavailable) | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) |
- The Mac OS X version is no longer sold digitally.
Essential improvements
Patches
- 1.02 patch is the latest version.
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Pirates\Config.ini |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3920/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Pirates\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3920/pfx/[Note 1] |
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 | Stretched 4:3, Default Resolution of 1400x1050 without GUI Loss (Anything Beyond this de-synchronizes the mouse). Use Skid_Sultan's Widescreen fix (instructions below), doesn't give a widescreen picture however. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | 2880x2160 (the 4:3 equivalent) can be forced via %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Pirates\Config.ini . |
||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming. Note: This can de-synchronize the mouse, so use the keyboard for menus. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Forcing MSAA through the graphics card control panel causes the pre-rendered cutscenes to flicker. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS[2] with 60 FPS in some scenes. | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Skid_Sultan's Widescreen fix
Forcefully Stretched Widescreen[3] |
---|
Notes
|
Windowed
Set in Config.ini[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Change binds in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Pirates\KeyMap.ini . |
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Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | If using windowed mode, the mouse may desynchronize from menus, making them frustrating to use. | |
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 | ||
Surround sound | Dolby Surround or Creative EAX. | |
Subtitles | Most dialogue is in Simlish (e.g. "Shoo-Ban!" When getting in a barfight). | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | Retail only. | |||
Italian | Retail version, download. | |||
Polish | Retail version, download. | |||
Spanish | Retail version, download. |
Issues fixed
Severe performance issues
This issue has been present since release. Although the 2005 1.02 patch addressed many issues, some users (especially those with high spec, modern systems) still experience low frame rates, with currently no available solution.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | 32-bit only.[4] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 1.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.4 | 10.5 |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G4 1.4 GHz Intel 1.4 GHz |
PowerPC 2.0 GHz Intel 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.4 GHz | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM | 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (3920) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Feral Support - Sid Meier's Pirates! - last accessed on 2023-07-21
- ↑ Framerate capped to 30!? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Verified by User:Skid.Shajmil on 2020-01-11
- ↑ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News