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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Mad Doc Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Mad Doc Software}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment|2005-2008}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rebellion Developments| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rebellion Developments|2008-present}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Gamebryo}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Gamebryo}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|empire-earth-ii|75}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|empire-earth-ii|75}} | ||
|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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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Empire Earth }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Empire Earth }} | ||
− | |steam appid = | + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20060502090902/http://www.empireearth2.com/home.html |
+ | |steam appid = 254780 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = 63300, 63310 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658844 | |gogcom id = 1207658844 | ||
+ | |lutris = empire-earth-2 | ||
|strategywiki = Empire Earth II | |strategywiki = Empire Earth II | ||
|hltb = 3106 | |hltb = 3106 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 19035 |
|wikipedia = Empire Earth II | |wikipedia = Empire Earth II | ||
|winehq = 3043 | |winehq = 3043 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://www.ee2.eu EE2.eu] - home to the unofficial patch and server replacement |
{{mm}} [https://ee.heavengames.com/new/eeh/index.shtml Empire Earth Heaven] | {{mm}} [https://ee.heavengames.com/new/eeh/index.shtml Empire Earth Heaven] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207658844|empire_earth_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658844|empire_earth_series|for game series}} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} | ||
− | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | empire_earth_2_gold | DRM-free, key | Gold Edition. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018314098-Empire-Earth-II-Multiplayer-key-request?product=gog|title=Empire Earth II - Multiplayer key request|date=2021-06-13}}</ref> | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | empire_earth_2_gold | DRM-free | Gold Edition. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018314098-Empire-Earth-II-Multiplayer-key-request?product=gog|title=Empire Earth II - Multiplayer key request|date=2021-06-13}}</ref> | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | empire-earth-2-gold-edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | empire-earth-2-gold-edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | empire-earth-ii-gold-edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | empire-earth-2-gold-edition | Playfire | Gold Edition | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 254780 | Steam | Gold Edition. Unpublished. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Free demo versions are available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/empire-earth-2/category/468-official-demos GameFront]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and The Art of Supremacy expansion. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Platinum Edition''' is a retail-only variant of the Gold Edition which also includes the official strategy guide by Prima Games. | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| The Art of Supremacy | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| The Art of Supremacy | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Unofficial patch=== | ===Unofficial patch=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The [https://www.ee2.eu/patch/ | + | {{ii}} The [https://www.ee2.eu/patch/ unofficial patch from EE2.eu] fixes many of the game's problems. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
− | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = false |
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = See [[#Unofficial patch|Unofficial patch]], supported since ver. 157014 (August 2019). | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Unofficial patch|Unofficial patch]], supported since ver. 157014 (August 2019). | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = See [[#Unofficial patch|Unofficial patch]], "Disable V-Sync" option in UP1.5 Settings. | |vsync notes = See [[#Unofficial patch|Unofficial patch]], "Disable V-Sync" option in UP1.5 Settings. | ||
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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 = limited |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = Only Art of Supremacy supports EAX. |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Bulgarian | |language = Bulgarian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Retail only | |notes = Retail only | ||
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|language = Traditional Chinese | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Retail only | |notes = Retail only | ||
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|language = Czech | |language = Czech | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Retail only | |notes = Retail only | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Retail only | |notes = Retail only | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Retail only | |notes = Retail only | ||
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|language = Hungarian | |language = Hungarian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = limited |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only; audio only available in base game. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Retail only | |notes = Retail only | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = Retail only | |notes = Retail only | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Retail only | |notes = Retail only | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=[https://ee2.eu/download/languagechanger Unofficial Language Changer], created by Dr.MonaLisa is available at EE2.eu|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=[https://ee2.eu/download/languagechanger Unofficial Language Changer], created by Dr.MonaLisa is available at EE2.eu|ref=}} |
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
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|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
− | |online play notes = [[GameSpy]] | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] serice has been shut down; the [[#Unofficial patch|unofficial patch]] has its own server replacement. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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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 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 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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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = Miles Sound System |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
− | |multiplayer notes= The multiplayer | + | |multiplayer notes= The multiplayer lobby replacement is available in the [[#Unofficial patch|unofficial patch]] since October 2015. |
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 1.5 GB | |minHD = 1.5 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce3 with Hardware T&L |
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
− | + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 11:22, 12 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Mad Doc Software | |
Publishers | |
2005-2008 | Sierra Entertainment |
2008-present | Rebellion Developments |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
Gamebryo | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 26, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 79 |
IGDB | 75 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Series | Empire Earth |
Empire Earth | |
---|---|
Empire Earth | 2001 |
Empires: Dawn of the Modern World | 2003 |
Empire Earth II | 2005 |
Empire Earth III | 2007 |
Warnings
Empire Earth II is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Empire Earth series.
General information
- EE2.eu - home to the unofficial patch and server replacement
- Empire Earth Heaven
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. | |||
GOG.com | Gold Edition. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.[1] | |||
ZOOM Platform | Gold Edition | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | Gold Edition | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | Gold Edition | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Gold Edition. Unpublished. |
- Free demo versions are available from GameFront.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition includes the base game and The Art of Supremacy expansion.
- The Platinum Edition is a retail-only variant of the Gold Edition which also includes the official strategy guide by Prima Games.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
The Art of Supremacy |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
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|
Patches
- Patch 1.20 is the latest version of the base game and can be found here. The expansion pack never had an official patch.
Unofficial patch
- The unofficial patch from EE2.eu fixes many of the game's problems.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\Sierra\Empire Earth II\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254780/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Empire Earth II\savegame_SP |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254780/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 | See Unofficial patch. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Unofficial patch. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | See Unofficial patch. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Unofficial patch. | ||
Windowed | See Unofficial patch. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Unofficial patch or Borderless Gaming. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Unofficial patch, supported since ver. 157014 (August 2019). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Unofficial patch, "Disable V-Sync" option in UP1.5 Settings. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | See Unofficial patch, "Disable V-Sync" option in UP1.5 Settings. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Sound | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Only Art of Supremacy supports EAX. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Bulgarian | Retail only | |||
Traditional Chinese | Retail only | |||
Czech | Retail only | |||
French | Retail only | |||
German | Retail only | |||
Hungarian | Retail only; audio only available in base game. | |||
Italian | Retail only | |||
Japanese | Retail only | |||
Polish | Retail only | |||
Russian | Retail only | |||
Spanish | Retail only, download for Gold Edition. |
Unofficial Language Changer, created by Dr.MonaLisa is available at EE2.eu |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | Versus |
||
Online play | Versus The official GameSpy serice has been shut down; the unofficial patch has its own server replacement. |
Issues fixed
Game minimizes after loading screen and will not run
- Affects Windows 8 and later.
Use Empire Earth 2 Unofficial Patch 1.5[citation needed] |
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Use Empire Earth 2 Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 Fix (OUTDATED)[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 | DirectX 9 (d3d8to9) support is included in the unofficial patch. |
Shader Model support | 1.1, 1.4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | The multiplayer lobby replacement is available in the unofficial patch since October 2015. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz or equivalent | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce3 with Hardware T&L 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible |
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 (254780) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Empire Earth II - Multiplayer key request - last accessed on 2021-06-13