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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Star Control Origins cover.jpg | |cover = Star Control Origins cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 20, 2018}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 20, 2018}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-control-origins|75}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|6627/star-control-origins|80}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-control-origins|70}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Top-down view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy, Shooter }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Control }} | ||
|steam appid = 271260 | |steam appid = 271260 | ||
| − | |steam appid side = | + | |steam appid side = 940010, 874580, 899550, 899551, 940010, 919830, 919831, 919832, 956460, 959250, 961150 |
|gogcom id = 1893867643 | |gogcom id = 1893867643 | ||
| − | |gogcom id side = 1181068381 | + | |gogcom id side = 1181068381, 1774653614, 1849972603, 1425746291, 1860749142, 1664744238, 1373182643 |
| + | |official site= https://www.stardock.com/games/starcontrol/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 50145 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 113957 | ||
|wikipedia = Star Control: Origins | |wikipedia = Star Control: Origins | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 20463 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://www.stardock.com/games/starcontrol/store#purchase | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://www.stardock.com/games/starcontrol/store#purchase | Steam | Galactic Edition also available. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_control_origins | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | star-control-origins | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GMG | star-control-origins-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_control_origins | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|star_control_origins_galactic_edition|Galactic Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 271260 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | star-control-origins-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|star-control-origins-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | star-control-origins | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 271260 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|10462|Galactic Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| Earth Rising Expansion | Also known as | + | {{DLC/row| Earth Rising Expansion | Also known as '''Earth Rising Season Pass''' | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Reinforcements | | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Reinforcements | Free content. | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Multiverse | | + | {{DLC/row| Multiverse | Free content. | Windows }} |
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Star Control Origins Video and Audio Settings.png|Video and audio settings.}} | {{Image|Star Control Origins Video and Audio Settings.png|Video and audio settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Star Control Origins Gameplay Settings.png|Gameplay settings.}} | {{Image|Star Control Origins Gameplay Settings.png|Gameplay settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
| − | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Hor+}} scaling for gameplay, {{term|Vert-}} scaling for dialogues. HUD spans the screen. Some scenes are {{term|pillarboxed}} 16:9.<ref name="SuperWide">{{Refcheck|user=Cptmold|date=2019-06-30|comment=Tested at fullscreen resolutions 1920x1080 and 5760x1080, as well as a 2560xyyyy window.}}</ref> |
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Referred to as "SuperWide" in-game.<ref name="SuperWide" /> |
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Framerate limited to 144 FPS while game windows is active and 30 FPS when in the background. See [[#Change frame rate cap]] to change these. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ===Change frame rate cap=== |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify the config file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2019-06-18|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Open the [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|configuration file]]. | ||
| + | # Change the line <code>FramerateLimit = 144</code> to whatever value you desire, such as <code>FramerateLimit = 120</code>. | ||
| + | # Change the line <code>BackgroundFramerateLimit = 30</code> to whatever value you desire, such as <code>BackgroundFramerateLimit = 60</code>. | ||
| + | # Save and close the configuration file. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|Star Control Origins Control Settings.png|Control settings.}} | {{Image|Star Control Origins Control Settings.png|Control settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = limited |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Fully supported in most menus in gameplay. <br>Without a keyboard and mouse, the default name for the captain and ship cannot be changed, and the search bar in the sector map can't be used. Forward thrust is bound to the joystick by default, making turning difficult. |
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = false | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
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|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = limited |
| − | |xbox prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = Triggers are referred to using Sony labels (L/R 1/2), despite using Xbox prompts. |
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = limited |
| − | |dualshock prompts notes = | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Controller shoulder buttons and triggers use DualShock labels. |
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = SFX, Music, UI, Speech | |separate volume notes = SFX, Music, UI, Speech | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = No option to disable. |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Constant freezes during gameplay=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Windows#Limiting_CPU_usage_per_process|Battle Encoder Shirase or Process Lasso]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/271260/discussions/1/1733213724896236461/</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/271260/discussions/1/1733213724896236461/?ctp=2#c1638675549025826379</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
| − | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 2 |
| − | |local play modes = | + | |local play modes = Versus |
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 2 |
| − | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = true |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = | |dedicated = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |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 app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:22, 2 March 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Stardock Entertainment | |
| Engines | |
| Nitrous | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 20, 2018 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 75 |
| OpenCritic | 80 |
| IGDB | 70 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person, Top-down view |
| Genres | Strategy, Shooter |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Star Control |
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| Star Control | |
|---|---|
| Star Control | 1990 |
| Star Control II | 1992 |
| Star Control 3 | 1996 |
| The Ur-Quan Masters | 2002 |
| Star Control: Origins | 2018 |
Star Control: Origins is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and top-down view strategy and shooter game in the Star Control series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developer website | |
Galactic Edition also available. | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
Galactic Edition also available. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
Deluxe Edition also available. | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
Galactic Edition also available. | |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Earth Rising Expansion | Also known as Earth Rising Season Pass | |
| Reinforcements | Free content. | |
| Multiverse | Free content. | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Star Control\settings.ini |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/271260/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Star Control\Saves |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/271260/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
Video and audio settings.
Gameplay settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | Hor+ scaling for gameplay, Vert- scaling for dialogues. HUD spans the screen. Some scenes are pillarboxed 16:9.[1] | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Referred to as "SuperWide" in-game.[1] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | 2x-8x MSAA | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Framerate limited to 144 FPS while game windows is active and 30 FPS when in the background. See #Change frame rate cap to change these. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Change frame rate cap
| Modify the config file[2] |
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Input
Control settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | Fully supported in most menus in gameplay. Without a keyboard and mouse, the default name for the captain and ship cannot be changed, and the search bar in the sector map can't be used. Forward thrust is bound to the joystick by default, making turning difficult. |
|
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | Triggers are referred to using Sony labels (L/R 1/2), despite using Xbox prompts. | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | SFX, Music, UI, Speech | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | No option to disable. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Danish | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| Finnish | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Norwegian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Portuguese | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Swedish |
Issues fixed
Constant freezes during gameplay
| Use Battle Encoder Shirase or Process Lasso[3][4] |
|---|
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Versus |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 2 | Versus |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8, 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | Quad-core Intel or AMD processor | |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | 2 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit system is required.
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/271260/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (271260) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Verified by User:Cptmold on 2019-06-30
- Tested at fullscreen resolutions 1920x1080 and 5760x1080, as well as a 2560xyyyy window.
- ↑ Verified by User:Expack3 on 2019-06-18
- ↑ {{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/271260/discussions/1/1733213724896236461/
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/271260/discussions/1/1733213724896236461/?ctp=2#c1638675549025826379