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|cover = The Settlers II 10th Anniversary Coverart.jpg | |cover = The Settlers II 10th Anniversary Coverart.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte Software}} |
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Funatics Development}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Funatics Development}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 27, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 27, 2006}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659163 | |gogcom id = 1207659163 | ||
| + | |hltb = 34316 | ||
| + | |lutris = the-settlers-ii-10th-anniversary | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 24058 |
|wikipedia = The Settlers II 10th Anniversary | |wikipedia = The Settlers II 10th Anniversary | ||
|winehq = 3618 | |winehq = 3618 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.ubi.com/UK/Games/Info.aspx?pId=4783 Ubisoft game page] | {{mm}} [http://www.ubi.com/UK/Games/Info.aspx?pId=4783 Ubisoft game page] | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/english-fan-translation-s2dng-vikings Fan-made English translation for the Vikings expansion pack] |
{{GOG.com links|1207659163|the_settlers_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659163|the_settlers_series|for game series}} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-Free| "''Die Siedler II: Die Nächste Generation - Wikinger'' from the Gold Edition updates the Retail version of ''Die Siedler II: Die Nächste Generation'' to version 11757 and removes the DRM | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_settlers_2_10th_anniversary | DRM-free | Does not include the Vikings expansion pack. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_settlers_2_10th_anniversary | DRM-free | Does not include the Vikings expansion pack. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes a new faction, campaign, maps, and a random map generator. | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row|1= Vikings |2= Available only in German, Czech, Polish and Russian languages. A [ | + | {{DLC/row|1= Vikings |2= Available only in German, Czech, Polish and Russian languages. A [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/english-fan-translation-s2dng-vikings fan-made English translation] is available. |3= Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, rename or delete intro video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Drat|date=2019-09-05}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\data\video|folder}} |
| + | # Move, rename or delete {{file|BB_Logo.bik}}, {{file|funaticsAlpha.bik}}, {{file|Intro.bik}}. and {{file|Ubisoft.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Vertical FOV is chopped off (Vert-); use [https://www.moddb.com | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Vertical FOV is chopped off (Vert-); use [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/widescreen-fix Widescreen Fix] |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = Vertical FOV is chopped off (Vert-); use [https://www.moddb.com | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Vertical FOV is chopped off (Vert-); use [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/widescreen-fix Widescreen Fix] |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = Interface scaling is not supported. | |4k ultra hd notes = Interface scaling is not supported. | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Use [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/widescreen-fix/ Widescreen Fix] |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/widescreen-fix/ Widescreen Fix] |
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
| − | |vsync notes = To modify it, open the | + | |vsync notes = To modify it, open the {{file|engine.ini}} file in {{file|{{p|game}}\data\settings|folder}} and change the {{code|Vsync}} line value to 1 or 0. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Disabling VSync might be needed |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/english-fan-translation-s2dng-vikings Fan translation for the Vikings Add-On] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/219-the-settlers-ii-10th-anniversary-german-patch/ download for GOG.com version] | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/219-the-settlers-ii-10th-anniversary-german-patch/ download for GOG.com version] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Hungarian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = hackable | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = [https://mozgi-studio.hu/munkáink/letoltesek.html Fan translation by "mozgi-studio"] | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 6 | |online play players = 6 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official TinCat service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = TinCat | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 2000 | |minOS = 2000 | ||
| − | |minCPU = Pentium 4 or Athlon XP 1.4 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 or Athlon XP 1.4 GHz |
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 460 MB | |minHD = 460 MB | ||
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|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
| − | |recCPU = Pentium 4 or Athlon XP 2.0 GHz | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 or Athlon XP 2.0 GHz |
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recGPU = ATI Radeon 9000/X series or NVIDIA GeForce 4/FX/6/7 series (GeForce 4 MX not supported) | |recGPU = ATI Radeon 9000/X series or NVIDIA GeForce 4/FX/6/7 series (GeForce 4 MX not supported) | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:12, 12 August 2023
This page is for the enhanced remake. For the original game, see The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici. For the 2018 re-release of the original, see The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici - History Edition.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Blue Byte Software | |
| Funatics Development | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 27, 2006 |
| 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 |
| Art styles | Cartoon |
| Themes | Classical |
| Series | The Settlers |
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|
The Settlers II: 10th Anniversary is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view building and RTS game in the The Settlers series.
General information
- Ubisoft game page
- Fan-made English translation for the Vikings expansion pack
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM DRM | |
|
| Retail | |
"Die Siedler II: Die Nächste Generation - Wikinger from the Gold Edition updates the Retail version of Die Siedler II: Die Nächste Generation to version 11757 and removes the DRM | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Does not include the Vikings expansion pack. | |
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes a new faction, campaign, maps, and a random map generator. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Vikings | Available only in German, Czech, Polish and Russian languages. A fan-made English translation is available. | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Move, rename or delete intro video files[1] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\data\settings[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\S2\saves |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. |
Video
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Vertical FOV is chopped off (Vert-); use Widescreen Fix | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Vertical FOV is chopped off (Vert-); use Widescreen Fix | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Interface scaling is not supported. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use Widescreen Fix | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use Widescreen Fix | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | To modify it, open the engine.ini file in <path-to-game>\data\settings and change the Vsync line value to 1 or 0. |
||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Disabling VSync might be needed | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
In-game control settings.
| 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 |
|---|
Issues fixed
Invisible mouse pointer
- The game may launch with an invisible mouse pointer, or visible but static pointer although moving and clicking works.
Set text size in Windows Display Settings to 100% or 125%
|
|---|
Audio
In-game audio settings.
| 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 | Fan translation for the Vikings Add-On | |||
| Czech | Retail only. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | Retail only; download for GOG.com version | |||
| Hungarian | Fan translation by "mozgi-studio" | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | Retail only. | |||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 6 | |||
| Online play | 6 | The official TinCat service has been shut down. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 5479, 6582, 8777 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | TinCat |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 or Athlon XP 1.4 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 or Athlon XP 2.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 460 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 8500 or NVIDIA GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon 9000/X series or NVIDIA GeForce 4/FX/6/7 series (GeForce 4 MX not supported) 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).