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| − | {{ | + | {{Disambig|the 2023 remaster|the original 2001 version|[[Stronghold (2001)]]|the unrelated 1993 game|[[Stronghold]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Stronghold Definitive Edition cover.jpg | |cover = Stronghold Definitive Edition cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|link|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|link|rating}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Stronghold }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Stronghold }} | ||
|steam appid = 2140020 | |steam appid = 2140020 | ||
| − | |steam appid side = 2433890 | + | |steam appid side = 2433890, 2727990, 2728000 |
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
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|igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | |igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | ||
|lutris = | |lutris = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 211495 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
| − | |introduction = '''''Stronghold: Definitive Edition''''' is | + | |introduction = '''''Stronghold: Definitive Edition''''' is a remaster of ''[[Stronghold (2001)]]'' featuring redone visuals, new campaigns, new audio and Steamworks-based multiplayer. It uses the [[Engine:Unity|Unity]] engine as a wrapper for the original game. |
| − | |release history = | + | |release history = Post-release, the game is scheduled to receive at least two major free updates coinciding with paid DLC. The ''Winter Update'', released on February 13, 2024,<ref name="SH1DEWinter2024">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2140020/view/4044864437111775314|title=Stronghold: Definitive Edition - New "Swine's Bay" DLC Campaign + Free New Economic Campaign - Steam News|date=2024-02-13}}</ref> contains new economic missions and maps, as well as video clips for the new Sergeant character, and released alongside the '''''Swine's Bay''''' paid DLC. The ''Spring Update'' will include a new Castle Trail and maps, and will release alongside the '''''Valley of the Wolf''''' DLC on April 30, 2024. |
|current state = | |current state = | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/qMG7Zae Official Discord server] for game series | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/qMG7Zae Official Discord server] for game series | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://firefly-studios.helpshift.com/hc/en/15-stronghold-definitive-edition/ Official support portal] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40950/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40950/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2140020 | Steam | | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2140020 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
{{ii}} A pre-release demo build is available from Steam: <code>steam://install/2433890</code> | {{ii}} A pre-release demo build is available from Steam: <code>steam://install/2433890</code> | ||
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|ad-supported = | |ad-supported = | ||
|cross-game bonus = | |cross-game bonus = | ||
| − | |dlc = | + | |dlc = Two DLCs with singleplayer content are announced. |
|expansion pack = | |expansion pack = | ||
|freeware = | |freeware = | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | + | {{DLC/row | Swine's Bay | | Windows }} | |
| + | {{DLC/row | Valley of the Wolf | Coming April 30, 2024. | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip intro video=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, rename or delete video file|fix= | ||
| + | #Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition_Data\Assets\GUI\Video}}. | ||
| + | #Move, rename or delete {{file|intro.mp4}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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|userprofile\appdata\locallow}}\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\*.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\appdata\locallow}}\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\Saves|{{p|userprofile\appdata\locallow}}\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\Maps|{{p|userprofile\appdata\locallow}}\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\UserWorkshopMaps}} |
}} | }} | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| + | {{Image|Stronghold Definitive Edition graphics settings.png|Graphics settings}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
| − | |upscaling notes = | + | |upscaling notes = Only the UI can be scaled. |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Image|Stronghold Definitive Edition Controls Settings.png|Controls Settings}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = limited |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Full Keyboard Remapping. Mouse limited to presets only (modern/classic). |
|acceleration option = limited | |acceleration option = limited | ||
|acceleration option notes = Camera scrolling only. | |acceleration option notes = Camera scrolling only. | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
| + | {{Image|Stronghold Definitive Edition audio settings.png|Audio settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = Master, music, speech, sound effects | + | |separate volume notes = Master, music, speech, units speech, sound effects. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|language = Simplified Chinese | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Traditional Chinese | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Turkish | |language = Turkish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Ukrainian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|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 = 8 |
| − | |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 = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
|p2p = true | |p2p = true | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
| − | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = Private lobbies based on invite codes included with the v1.2 patch (Winter Update).<ref name="SH1DEWinter2024" /> |
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
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|anticheat = | |anticheat = | ||
|anticheat notes = | |anticheat notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Unlocked zoom== | ||
| + | {{ii}} This mod lets the player zoom to higher limits than the default settings. | ||
| + | {{ii}} As of patch v1.11 an additional setting has been added allowing for "Extra Zoom Intervals". | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Zoom unlock mod by Oryss|fix= | ||
| + | # Download and run [https://melonwiki.xyz/#/?id=automated-installation MelonLoader] to prepare the installation. | ||
| + | # Select and Open {{file|Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition.exe}} in {{file|{{P|game}}\|folder}}. | ||
| + | # Click the "Install" button. | ||
| + | # Download the [https://github.com/Oryss/StrongholdDEMod/releases latest version of the Zoom unlock mod] | ||
| + | # Put the {{file|StrongholdDeMod.dll}} file in the {{folder|mods}} folder. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 15:03, 28 March 2024
This page is for the 2023 remaster. For the original 2001 version, see Stronghold (2001). For the unrelated 1993 game, see Stronghold.
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|
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Firefly Studios | |
| Engines | |
| Unity[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 7, 2023 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | Building, RTS |
| Themes | Europe, Medieval |
| Series | Stronghold |
 |
|
| Stronghold | |
|---|---|
| Stronghold (2001) | 2001 |
| Stronghold Crusader | 2002 |
| Stronghold 2 | 2005 |
| Stronghold Legends | 2006 |
| Stronghold Crusader Extreme | 2008 |
| Stronghold 3 | 2011 |
| Stronghold Kingdoms | 2012 |
| Stronghold Crusader 2 | 2014 |
| Stronghold: Warlords | 2021 |
| Stronghold: Definitive Edition | 2023 |
Stronghold: Definitive Edition is a remaster of Stronghold (2001) featuring redone visuals, new campaigns, new audio and Steamworks-based multiplayer. It uses the Unity engine as a wrapper for the original game.
Post-release, the game is scheduled to receive at least two major free updates coinciding with paid DLC. The Winter Update, released on February 13, 2024,[1] contains new economic missions and maps, as well as video clips for the new Sergeant character, and released alongside the Swine's Bay paid DLC. The Spring Update will include a new Castle Trail and maps, and will release alongside the Valley of the Wolf DLC on April 30, 2024.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | |
|
- A pre-release demo build is available from Steam:
steam://install/2433890
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| DLC | Two DLCs with singleplayer content are announced. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | None |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Swine's Bay | |
|
| Valley of the Wolf | Coming April 30, 2024. | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro video
| Move, rename or delete video file |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\*.cfg |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2140020/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\Saves %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\Maps %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition\UserWorkshopMaps |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2140020/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics settings
| 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) | |||
| High-fidelity upscaling | Only the UI can be scaled. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
| Ray tracing (RT) | |||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
Controls Settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Full Keyboard Remapping. Mouse limited to presets only (modern/classic). | |
| Mouse acceleration | Camera scrolling only. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
Audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, music, speech, units speech, sound effects. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Thai | ||||
| Turkish | ||||
| Ukrainian |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 8 | Versus |
||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP | Private lobbies based on invite codes included with the v1.2 patch (Winter Update).[1] |
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Noesis | |
| Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Unlocked zoom
- This mod lets the player zoom to higher limits than the default settings.
- As of patch v1.11 an additional setting has been added allowing for "Extra Zoom Intervals".
| Use Zoom unlock mod by Oryss |
|---|
|
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 10, 11 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-3220 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | 3 GB (for 1440p) 4 GB (for 4K) of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2021.3.27
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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>/2140020/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2140020) 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 Stronghold: Definitive Edition - New "Swine's Bay" DLC Campaign + Free New Economic Campaign - Steam News - last accessed on 2024-02-13