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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, key | {{DRM|Tages|5}} and {{DRM|Solidshield}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, key | {{DRM|Tages|5}} and {{DRM|Solidshield}} | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_settlers_rise_of_an_empire_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_settlers_rise_of_an_empire_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition. Includes Limited Edition objects. Serial keys for online multiplayer not provided. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 19930 | Steam | Gold Edition. Replaced by the History Edition in 2018. | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 19930 | Steam | Gold Edition. Replaced by the History Edition in 2018. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948888a7e300458b47e8 | Uplay | Gold Edition. Replaced by the History Edition in 2018. | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948888a7e300458b47e8 | Uplay | Gold Edition. Replaced by the History Edition in 2018. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The retail '''Limited Edition''', among physical goodies, included 6 in-game decorative objects. | ||
{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and The Eastern Realm expansion pack. It formed the base of the History Edition. | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and The Eastern Realm expansion pack. It formed the base of the History Edition. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The GOG.com version includes a patch to fix issues on graphics cards with 2 GB of VRAM or more.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/the_settlers_series/rise_of_an_empire_contains_a_bug_concerning_available_vram_size/post6|title=gog.com|date=28 May 2023}}</ref><br>These issues were not fixed in the History Edition. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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{{DLC/row| The Eastern Realm | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| The Eastern Realm | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The latest official patches, 1.7 and 1.71, are available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3635/7/30597 Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
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| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
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|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Needs to be forced on in Graphics Control Panel. | |vsync notes = Needs to be forced on in Graphics Control Panel. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
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| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
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|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down in February 2013.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/multiplayer-and-online-services-availability-in-ubisoft-games/000064576|title=Multiplayer and Online Services availability in Ubisoft games <nowiki>|</nowiki> Ubisoft Help|date=2023-01-08}}</ref> |
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|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
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|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:13, 12 August 2023
This page is for the original release. For the History Edition, see The Settlers: Rise of an Empire - History Edition.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Blue Byte Software | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Engines | |
| RenderWare | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 25, 2007 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | Building, RTS |
| Themes | Fantasy, Medieval |
| Series | The Settlers |
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|
The Settlers: Rise of an Empire is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view building and RTS game in the The Settlers series.
General information
- Official Forum - Ubisoft forum for game series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions (Gold Edition)
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
TAGES 5 DRM and Solidshield DRM | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Gold Edition. Includes Limited Edition objects. Serial keys for online multiplayer not provided. | |
|
| Steam (unavailable) | |
Gold Edition. Replaced by the History Edition in 2018. | |
|
| Ubisoft Store (unavailable) | |
Gold Edition. Replaced by the History Edition in 2018. | |
Version differences
- The retail Limited Edition, among physical goodies, included 6 in-game decorative objects.
- The Gold Edition includes the base game and The Eastern Realm expansion pack. It formed the base of the History Edition.
- The GOG.com version includes a patch to fix issues on graphics cards with 2 GB of VRAM or more.[1]
These issues were not fixed in the History Edition.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes a new hero, campaign, maps, desert terrain and the geologist unit. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| The Eastern Realm | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patches, 1.7 and 1.71, are available from Patches-Scrolls.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\THE SETTLERS - Rise of an Empire\Config\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15330/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\THE SETTLERS - Rise of an Empire\SaveGames\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15330/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 | ||
| Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | See Windowed set the display resolution to the desired resolution | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See Windowed | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Needs to be forced on in Graphics Control Panel. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Windowed
| Windowed[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Polish | Retail only. | |||
| Russian | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 4 | Versus |
||
| Online play | The official multiplayer service was shut down in February 2013.[2] | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+ 1.66 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3400+ 2.4 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 256 MB of VRAM |
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (15330) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ Multiplayer and Online Services availability in Ubisoft games | Ubisoft Help - last accessed on 2023-01-08