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The [http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/NewSierraInstallers.html#M Sierrahelp Starsiege Installer] automatically applies the latest patch, rips all of the music tracks in high quality MP3 to play and loop in-game properly, adds a no-CD patch, and fixes the mouse issues on Windows 7.
 
The [http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/NewSierraInstallers.html#M Sierrahelp Starsiege Installer] automatically applies the latest patch, rips all of the music tracks in high quality MP3 to play and loop in-game properly, adds a no-CD patch, and fixes the mouse issues on Windows 7.
{{--}} Does not support the Tribes Universe freeware version.
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{{--}} Does not support the Tribes Universe freeware version. An alternative no-CD for the free version is available [https://mega.nz/#!AdMDSAZR!v1acvCTeRSaaATaJ_HyL6pW9y_IsFpLequcGGOub7DY here].
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==

Revision as of 07:55, 16 January 2018

Starsiege
Starsiege cover
Developers
Dynamix
Publishers
Dynamix
Engines
Darkstar
Release dates
Windows March 24, 1999
Starsiege on Wikipedia
Metaltech
Metaltech: Earthsiege 1994
Metaltech: Battledrome 1994
Earthsiege 2 1996
Starsiege 1999
Tribes (series)

Key points

Use the Sierrahelp installer to play the game on Windows 7 and later and with no CD.
Works on modern Windows with minimal fuss.
Re-released as a free download for the series' 20th anniversary.[1]

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Original 2-CD set or 1-CD re-release.
Windows
Official website
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Freeware re-release
Windows

Version differences

The 1-CD release uses different music tracks than the original, while the freeware re-release lacks any music.
The freeware re-release has been patched to the latest version (1.04). For other versions, use the modern installer.

Essential improvements

Modern Windows installer

The Sierrahelp Starsiege Installer automatically applies the latest patch, rips all of the music tracks in high quality MP3 to play and loop in-game properly, adds a no-CD patch, and fixes the mouse issues on Windows 7.

Does not support the Tribes Universe freeware version. An alternative no-CD for the free version is available here.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location

Save game data location

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System Location

Video settings

Detail settings.
Detail settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Input settings.
Input settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio and general video settings.
Audio and general video settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
French is not available in any version but the French version of the game.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
32
Online play
32

Connection types

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, 95, or NT 4.0 SP4
Processor (CPU) Pentium 166
System memory (RAM) 32MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 700MB
Video card (GPU) DirectDraw compatible

References