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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Europa Universalis - Cover.png | |cover = Europa Universalis - Cover.png | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Paradox Development Studio}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Paradox Development Studio}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First|Retail (North America)}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Koch Media|Retail (UK)}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blackstar Interactive|Retail (Germany)}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Vision Park|Retail (Scandinavia)}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Retail (Russia)}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive|Retail re-releases, digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 23, 2000}} |
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|europa-universalis|86}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Top-down view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy, Simulation }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Historical }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Europa Universalis }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1423228477 | |gogcom id = 1423228477 | ||
| + | |hltb = 20835 | ||
| + | |igdb = europa-universalis | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 3484 | ||
|wikipedia = Europa Universalis | |wikipedia = Europa Universalis | ||
|winehq = 399 | |winehq = 399 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | europa_universalis | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | europa_universalis | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\config|{{p|game}}\config.eu}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Scenarios\Save Games}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
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|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = hackable |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = See [[#Remapping|Remapping]] |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== |
| − | {{Audio | + | Edit file <code>{{p|game}}\config\Buttons.txt</code>, shortcuts are identified by parameter <code>shortcut = <key></code>. Letters in lowercase mean the key pressed without modifier keys, uppercase means with {{Code|Shift}} pressed. Special keys are all uppercase. |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | ==Audio== |
| − | |surround sound = | + | {{Audio |
| + | |separate volume = limited | ||
| + | |separate volume notes = Music can only be toggled on/off. SFX has a slider. | ||
| + | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Only the narrator's lines are voiced. |
|closed captions = n/a | |closed captions = n/a | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Retail version only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/1061-europa-universalis-deutsch-patch/ download for digital releases (includes fan-edited font)]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| − | |notes = Retail version only | + | |notes = Retail version only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Retail version only.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-18|comment=https://wikidobragens.fandom.com/pt/wiki/Europa_Universalis}}</ref> | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Getting compatibility with Windows 10/11=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Information available on [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/windows-10-11-compatibility-guide.1437858/ official Paradox Interactive forum website.] | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
| − | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 7 |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 |
| − | |minCPU = Pentium 200 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 210 MB | |minHD = 210 MB | ||
| − | |minGPU = 2 MB | + | |minGPU = |
| + | |minVRAM = 2 MB | ||
|minDX = 7.0 | |minDX = 7.0 | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 98, 2000, NT SP4 |
| − | |recCPU = Pentium II 300 MHz | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
|recRAM = 128 MB | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = |
| − | |recDX = | + | |recVRAM = |
| + | |recDX = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:51, 2 March 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Paradox Development Studio | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail (North America) | Strategy First |
| Retail (UK) | Koch Media |
| Retail (Germany) | Blackstar Interactive |
| Retail (Scandinavia) | Vision Park |
| Retail (Russia) | 1C Company |
| Retail re-releases, digital | Paradox Interactive |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 23, 2000 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 86 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Top-down view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation |
| Themes | Historical |
| Series | Europa Universalis |
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Europa Universalis is a singleplayer top-down view strategy and simulation game in the Europa Universalis series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\config[Note 2] <path-to-game>\config.eu[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Scenarios\Save Games[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See Remapping | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Remapping
Edit file <path-to-game>\config\Buttons.txt, shortcuts are identified by parameter shortcut = <key>. Letters in lowercase mean the key pressed without modifier keys, uppercase means with Shift pressed. Special keys are all uppercase.
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music can only be toggled on/off. SFX has a slider. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Only the narrator's lines are voiced. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Retail version only; download for digital releases (includes fan-edited font). | |||
| Polish | Retail version only. | |||
| Portuguese | Retail version only.[3] |
Issues fixed
Getting compatibility with Windows 10/11
- Information available on official Paradox Interactive forum website.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw | 7 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, 2000, NT SP4 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 210 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0 compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-18