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{{Infobox game/row/developer|1C: Maddox Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|1C: Maddox Games}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|2006-2013}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-777|2013-2016}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Online Games|2016-2018; 2022}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Entertainment|2018-2022}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fulqrum Publishing|2022-present}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 15, 2006}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 15, 2006}}
 +
|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            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Vehicle combat }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Flight }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Europe, Asia, World War II }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | IL-2 Sturmovik }}
 
|steam appid  = 15320
 
|steam appid  = 15320
−
|gogcom page  = il_2_sturmovik_1946
+
|gogcom id    = 1207658749
 +
|hltb        = 13704
 +
|lutris      = il-2-sturmovik-1946
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = 26607
 
|wikipedia    = IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
 
|wikipedia    = IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
 
|winehq      = 1838
 
|winehq      = 1838
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|IL-2 Sturmovik}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{ii}} The game includes all the content from previous games and expansions
+
|introduction      = '''''IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946''''' includes the content from the following games:
 +
 
 +
* ''[[IL-2 Sturmovik]]''
 +
* ''[[IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles]]'' with the ''Ace Expansion Pack''
 +
* ''[[Pacific Fighters]]''
 +
* ''IL-2 Sturmovik: Pe-2 Peshka''
 +
* ''Sturmoviks over Manchuria''
 +
* ''46''
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://www.ubi.com/us/games/info.aspx?pid=5163 Ubisoft game page]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/forumdisplay.php?f=202 Daidalos Team Discussions on the Official 1C Company Forum] - contains information on the development of the latest updates.
 
{{mm}} [http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/forumdisplay.php?f=202 Daidalos Team Discussions on the Official 1C Company Forum] - contains information on the development of the latest updates.
−
{{mm}} [http://www.mission4today.com Mission4Today] - one of the best IL-2 resources for mods, skins, campaigns, guides, updates and fixes.
+
{{mm}} [https://www.mission4today.com/ Mission4Today] - one of the best IL-2 resources for mods, skins, campaigns, guides, updates and fixes.
−
{{mm}} [http://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,8528.0.html SAS' Updates Thread] - thread containing links to latest update packs.
+
{{mm}} [https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,8528.0.html SAS' Updates Thread] - thread containing links to latest update packs.
−
{{GOG.com links|il_2_sturmovik_1946|il_2_sturmovik_1946}}
+
{{GOG.com links|1207658749|il_2_sturmovik_1946}}
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/15320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/15320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|v7}} | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GOG | il_2_sturmovik_1946 | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3528-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | il_2_sturmovik_1946 | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | il-2-sturmovik-1946 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 15320 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 15320 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | il-2-sturmovik-1946-ultimate-edition | DRM-free |  | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} Intro cutscene can be disabled in game's launcher. Option is located in lower, left corner of a launcher.
 
{{ii}} Intro cutscene can be disabled in game's launcher. Option is located in lower, left corner of a launcher.
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
Latest version is 4.13. If you want to update follow [http://www.mission4today.com/index.php?name=Knowledge_Base&op=show&kid=584 this guide].
+
Latest version is 4.15.1m. If you want to update follow [http://www.mission4today.com/index.php?name=Knowledge_Base&op=show&kid=584 this guide].
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\conf.ini}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\conf.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\USER\{{p|uid}}}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\USER\{{p|uid}}}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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           = false
+
|discord                  =
−
|gog galaxy notes     =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|origin               =  
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|gog galaxy               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|uplay                =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|steam cloud               = true
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         = Added with 4.13.4 update on April 5, 2018.
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
−
{{Image|IL-2 1946 video settings.png|In-game video settings.}}
+
{{Video
−
{{Video settings
 
 
|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      = hackable
+
|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
+
|widescreen resolution notes= Native support since 4.12.2 (fullscreen modes). See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for older solution.
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        = [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen hack]] should work too.<ref>http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=130756#p130756</ref>
+
|multimonitor notes        = [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen hack]] should work too.<ref>https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=130756#p130756</ref>
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = true
+
|anisotropic                = limited
−
|anisotropic notes          = In-game setting is very weak. Can be improved through graphics card control panel.
+
|anisotropic notes          = Can only be toggled on by selecting '''anisotropic''' from the '''Texture mipmap filter''' in the '''Video''' section of the external setup program.
−
|antialiasing              = hackable
+
|antialiasing              = false
−
|antialiasing notes        = Anti-aliasing can be forced in graphics card control panel.
+
|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = false
+
|vsync                      = always on
−
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. Cannot be disabled.
+
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
<gallery>
 +
IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 - Ultimate Edition - External Display Settings.png|External driver settings.
 +
IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 - Ultimate Edition - External Video Settings.png|External video settings.
 +
IL-2 1946 video settings.png|In-game video settings.
 +
</gallery>
  
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=<ref>[http://www.mission4today.com/index.php?name=Knowledge_Base&op=show&kid=5 Mission4today article]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.mission4today.com/index.php?name=Knowledge_Base&op=show&kid=5|title=Mission4today article|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to a folder where you've installed '''IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946''' and edit ''conf.ini'' with a text editor.
 
# Go to a folder where you've installed '''IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946''' and edit ''conf.ini'' with a text editor.
−
# Find a line <code>width=</code> and change it, entering width of a screen (e.g. <code>width=1920</code>).
+
# Find the line <code>width=</code> and change it, entering the desired screen width (e.g. <code>width=1920</code>).
−
# Find a line <code>height=</code> and change it, entering height of a screen (e.g. <code>height=1080</code>).
+
# Find the line <code>height=</code> and change it, entering the desired screen height (e.g. <code>height=1080</code>).
−
# Find a line <code>SaveAspect=</code> and make sure it's set to <code>0</code> (<code>SaveAspect=0</code>).
+
# Find the line <code>SaveAspect=</code> and make sure it's set to <code>0</code> (<code>SaveAspect=0</code>).
−
# Find a line <code>ChangeScreenRes=</code> and make sure it's set to <code>1</code> (<code>ChangeScreenRes=1</code>).
+
# Find the line <code>ChangeScreenRes=</code> and make sure it's set to <code>1</code> (<code>ChangeScreenRes=1</code>).
−
# Find a line <code>EnableResize=</code> and make sure it's set to <code>0</code> (<code>EnableResize=0</code>).
+
# Find the line <code>EnableResize=</code> and make sure it's set to <code>0</code> (<code>EnableResize=0</code>).
−
# Save a file and launch a game.
+
# Save the file and launch a game.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{ii}} Main menu is still rendered in a latterbox mode.
+
{{ii}} Main menu is still rendered in a letterbox mode.
−
{{--}} Changing settings in-game or in game's launcher will make the game run in 4:3, again.
+
{{--}} Changing settings in-game or in game's launcher will make the game run in 4:3 again.
−
{{++}} Fix implemented on patch 4.12.2.
+
{{++}} Not needed since patch 4.12.2.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{Image|IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
+
{{Input
−
{{Image|IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
 
−
{{Input settings
 
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|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=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts            = unknown
+
|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        = true
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 +
|button prompts            = Generic
 
|button prompts notes      =  
 
|button prompts notes      =  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    = For XInput controllers see [[Controller#Force feedback driver for XInputXInput force feedback vibration in DirectInput games]].
 
|haptic feedback notes    = For XInput controllers see [[Controller#Force feedback driver for XInputXInput force feedback vibration in DirectInput games]].
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = true
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|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 =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
<gallery>
 +
IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.
 +
IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 Controls.png|In-game control settings.
 +
IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 - Ultimate Edition - External Joystick Settings.png|External joystick settings.
 +
</gallery>
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|IL-2 1946 audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|IL-2 1946 audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Image|IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 - Ultimate Edition - External Sound Settings.png|External audio settings.}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes        = EAX 1-5<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Macgovern|date=2023-09-23}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
 +
{{Image|IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 - Ultimate Edition - External Network Settings.png|External network settings.}}
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
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|tcp  =  
 
|tcp  =  
 
|udp  = 21000
 
|udp  = 21000
−
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vr only                    =
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    = hackable
 +
|trackir notes              = Supports: Yaw, Pitch or Yaw, Pitch, Roll, X, Y, Z (with 6DOF Mod).
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
 
 +
===Game won't start===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete the files <code>conf.ini</code> and <code>bldconf.ini</code> from the game's install directory|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/15320/discussions/0/3810660128571229409/#c3810660545994646384</ref>|fix=
 +
{{ii}} This will cause the game to generate new configuration files to replace the ones deleted.
 +
{{ii}} This issue may be caused by using the same installation of the game across different computers (i.e., a portable installation of the game), and incompatibilities arise from differing hardware configurations that prevent the game from launching.
 +
 
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Escape doesn't show pause menu===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enable the Escape key in <code>conf.ini</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/il_2_sturmovik_1946/escape_key_not_working/post2</ref>|fix=
 +
 
 +
# Edit {{folder|{{p|game}}}}<code>\code.ini</code>
 +
# If not present already, add the following lines to the file:
 +
<pre>
 +
[HotKey gui]
 +
Escape=activate
 +
</pre>
 +
 
 +
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 8
−
|direct3d notes        =  
+
|direct3d notes        = The game uses an OpenGL to Direct3D 8 wrapper.
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
−
|opengl versions        =  
+
|opengl versions        = 1.1
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
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Latest revision as of 18:38, 22 February 2024

IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 cover
Developers
1C: Maddox Games
Publishers
2006-2013 Ubisoft
2013-2016 1C-777
2016-2018; 2022 1C Online Games
2018-2022 1C Entertainment
2022-present Fulqrum Publishing
Release dates
Windows December 15, 2006
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Vehicle combat
Vehicles Flight
Art styles Realistic
Themes Europe, Asia, World War II
Series IL-2 Sturmovik
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IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 on MobyGames
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 on Wikipedia
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IL-2 Sturmovik
IL-2 Sturmovik 2001
IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles 2003
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 2007
Wings of Prey 2009
IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover 2011
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad 2014
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Moscow 2015
IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition 2017

IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 includes the content from the following games:

General information

Daidalos Team Discussions on the Official 1C Company Forum - contains information on the development of the latest updates.
Mission4Today - one of the best IL-2 resources for mods, skins, campaigns, guides, updates and fixes.
SAS' Updates Thread - thread containing links to latest update packs.
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM v7 DRM
Windows
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
ZOOM Platform
DRM-free
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Intro cutscene can be disabled in game's launcher. Option is located in lower, left corner of a launcher.

Patches

Latest version is 4.15.1m. If you want to update follow this guide.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\conf.ini[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15320/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\USER\<user-id>[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15320/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Added with 4.13.4 update on April 5, 2018.

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Native support since 4.12.2 (fullscreen modes). See Widescreen resolution for older solution.
Multi-monitor
Widescreen hack should work too.[1]
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Keys for changing FOV can be set in Input settings.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Can only be toggled on by selecting anisotropic from the Texture mipmap filter in the Video section of the external setup program.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

  • External driver settings.

  • External video settings.

  • In-game video settings.

Widescreen resolution

Edit config file[2]
  1. Go to a folder where you've installed IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 and edit conf.ini with a text editor.
  2. Find the line width= and change it, entering the desired screen width (e.g. width=1920).
  3. Find the line height= and change it, entering the desired screen height (e.g. height=1080).
  4. Find the line SaveAspect= and make sure it's set to 0 (SaveAspect=0).
  5. Find the line ChangeScreenRes= and make sure it's set to 1 (ChangeScreenRes=1).
  6. Find the line EnableResize= and make sure it's set to 0 (EnableResize=0).
  7. Save the file and launch a game.

Notes

Main menu is still rendered in a letterbox mode.
Changing settings in-game or in game's launcher will make the game run in 4:3 again.
Not needed since patch 4.12.2.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse is only used for menu navigation.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts
Additional information
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
For XInput controllers see Controller#Force feedback driver for XInputXInput force feedback vibration in DirectInput games.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

  • In-game key map settings.

  • In-game control settings.

  • External joystick settings.

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.
External audio settings.
External audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX 1-5[3]

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Russian

Network

External network settings.
External network settings.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
32
Online play
32

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
UDP 21000
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

Devices State Notes
TrackIR
Supports: Yaw, Pitch or Yaw, Pitch, Roll, X, Y, Z (with 6DOF Mod).

Issues fixed

Game won't start

Delete the files conf.ini and bldconf.ini from the game's install directory[4]
This will cause the game to generate new configuration files to replace the ones deleted.
This issue may be caused by using the same installation of the game across different computers (i.e., a portable installation of the game), and incompatibilities arise from differing hardware configurations that prevent the game from launching.

Escape doesn't show pause menu

Enable the Escape key in conf.ini[5]
  1. Edit <path-to-game>\code.ini
  2. If not present already, add the following lines to the file:
[HotKey gui]
Escape=activate

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8 The game uses an OpenGL to Direct3D 8 wrapper.
OpenGL 1.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 1 GHz
AMD Athlon 1 GHz		 Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.1 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 2
ATI Radeon 7000
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 6200
ATI Radeon 9000
128 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9 compatible
Other 4X CD-ROM
Supported Video Cards: ATI Radeon 7000/8000/9000/X families; NVIDIA GeForce 256/2/3/4/FX/6 families; Matrox Parhelia; Intel GMA 925X/915P/915G chipsets


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References