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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Relic Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Relic Entertainment}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|General Arcade|GOG.com|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://generalarcade.com/project/warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-master-collection/|title=Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Master Collection <nowiki>|</nowiki> General Arcade|date=2023-05-25}}</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ|2004-2013}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega|2013-present}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | {{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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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War }} | ||
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|steam appid side = 9310 | |steam appid side = 9310 | ||
|gogcom id = 1525121122 | |gogcom id = 1525121122 | ||
| + | |gogcom id side=2132761962, 1689181154 | ||
|hltb = 11039 | |hltb = 11039 | ||
|lutris = warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war | |lutris = warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 15117 |
|strategywiki = Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War | |strategywiki = Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War | ||
|wikipedia = Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War | |wikipedia = Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War | ||
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|introduction = | |introduction = | ||
| − | |release history = | + | |release history = The game received a number of patches, as well as the '''''Game of the Year''''' edition with additional maps, which would be the default digital release of the game. On September 21, 2005, the '''''Winter Assault''''' expansion pack was released with two new campaigns, the Imperial Guard playable faction, new winter theater and new multiplayer maps. |
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| + | The subsequent standalone expansion packs, ''[[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade|Dark Crusade]]'' and ''[[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm|Soulstorm]]'', do not require the base game to play. However, in order to play as the original playable factions in multiplayer, the base game needs to be installed on the same machine (if using retail versions) or owned on the same Steam account. The same is valid for playing the Imperial Guard in those expansions - the ''Winter Assault'' needs to be additionally owned. | ||
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| + | On May 22, 2014, ''Dawn of War'' and its expansions were migrated from [[GameSpy]] to [[Store:Steam|Steamworks]]-based multiplayer servers, but lost LAN functionality in the process.<ref name="DoW1Steamworks">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/DawnofWarGold/announcements/detail/1405434160930531876|date=2024-02-16}}</ref> The [[Store:GOG.com|GOG.com]] release from May 25, 2023 uses GOG Galaxy for multiplayer, but is not cross-compatible with Steam users. | ||
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| + | Modifications and saved games can be used across the fully patched retail, Steam and GOG.com versions. | ||
|current state = | |current state = | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Main_Page Lexicanum] - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://dow.fandom.com/wiki/Dawn_of_War_Wiki Dawn of War Wiki] |
| − | {{GOG.com links|1525121122}} | + | {{GOG.com links|1525121122|warhammer_40000_dawn_of_war|for game series}} |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/4570/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/4570/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM|5}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM|5}}. Removed as of patch 1.50 retaining only CD key requirement.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Nonstopmaximum|date=2024-04-02|comment=}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2908-1 | Steam | Game of the Year Edition. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2908-1 | Steam | Game of the Year Edition. {{Store link|Gamesplanet|2605-1|Master Collection}} also available. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | warhammer_40000_dawn_of_war | DRM-free | Master Collection; bundled with Winter Assault, [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade|Dark Crusade]], and [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm|Soulstorm]].<br>Base game and Winter Assault distributions differ only in the included executable, making Winter Assault effectively standalone. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Humble | warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-game-of-the-year-edition | Steam | Game of the Year Edition. | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-game-of-the-year-edition | Steam | Game of the Year Edition. {{Store link|Humble|warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-master-collection|Master Collection}} also available. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 4570 | Steam | Game of the Year Edition.<br>Winter Assault files are included, but require a separate purchase to activate. {{store link|Steam-sub|30560|Master Collection}} also available. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 4570 | Steam | Game of the Year Edition. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://sc.filehippo.net/images/t_app-cover-l,f_auto/p/d5b96884-96d2-11e6-bebc-00163ed833e7/2734132548/microsoft_games_for_windows-screenshot.png|title=microsoft_games_for_windows-screenshot.png|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://sc.filehippo.net/images/t_app-cover-l,f_auto/p/d5b96884-96d2-11e6-bebc-00163ed833e7/2734132548/microsoft_games_for_windows-screenshot.png|title=microsoft_games_for_windows-screenshot.png|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Owners of retail copies can '''no longer''' request a Steam key from SEGA support as of an unknown date prior to March 29th, 2024.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Nccvoyager|date=2024-03-29|comment=Verified through an automated email response to a ticket opened via the SEGA support site.}}</ref> |
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{{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/dawn-of-war/file/dawn-of-war-demo base game], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/dawn-of-war-winter-assault/file/dow-winter-assault-demo Winter Assault]. | {{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/dawn-of-war/file/dawn-of-war-demo base game], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/dawn-of-war-winter-assault/file/dow-winter-assault-demo Winter Assault]. | ||
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| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The '''Game of the Year Edition''' is a re-release of the base game with patch 1.40 pre-applied, and with several exclusive skirmish/multiplayer maps. It is the only version of the base game available digitally. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The retail-only '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game's Game of the Year Edition and the Winter Assault expansion. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The retail-only '''Platinum Edition''' includes the base game's Game of the Year Edition, the Winter Assault expansion, and Dark Crusade fully patched. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/warhammer_40k_dawn_of_war.php Patch 1.51] is the latest official patch for the retail version of the game, and requires patches 1.41 and 1.50 to be installed first. | |
| − | + | {{ii}} The Winter Assault disc automatically applies patch 1.41 upon installation. To install this expansion, do so before applying any subsequent patch. | |
| − | + | {{ii}} The Steam and GOG.com versions are on their own separate release equivalent to 1.51 in terms of balance and gameplay - the only difference being Steamworks/Galaxy multiplayer used instead of GameSpy and LAN options. | |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>-nomovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].|ref=<ref name="DoW1params">{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2024-03-30}}</ref>|fix= |
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Local.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Profiles}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Profiles\profile*\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|epic games launcher = | |epic games launcher = | ||
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| − | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = true |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Latest retail version dropped hackable support.{{cn|date=2024-03-30|reason=The 'hackable' part only pillarboxes the display - which version, if any, did not do this?}} |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|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 | ||
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use external graphics settings application, or see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| − | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | + | |upscaling tech = |
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
| + | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] to disable it. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = No frame rate caps. | |120 fps notes = No frame rate caps. | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===[[Glossary: | + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== |
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} Cursor may sometimes be unlocked to the game. Switch tasks to resolve. |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref=<ref name="DoW1params"/>|fix= | |
| − | + | # Run the game at least once to generate required {{file|.ini}} file. | |
| − | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Local.ini}} with a text editor. | |
| − | + | # Change <code>screenwindowed=0</code> to <code>screenwindowed=1</code>. | |
| − | + | # Save the file. | |
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| − | ===[[Glossary: | + | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disabling vertical sync (Vsync) in configuration file|ref=<ref name="DoW1params"/>|fix= | |
| − | + | # Run the game at least once to generate required {{file|.ini}} file. | |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Local.ini}} with a text editor. |
| − | # | + | # Change <code>screennovsync=0</code> to <code>screennovsync=1</code>. |
| − | # | + | # Save the file. |
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Forcing AA via graphics driver will result in greater AA. INI fix is probably only 2x AA. | ||
{{--}} Forcing AA will render fonts blurry and harder to read. | {{--}} Forcing AA will render fonts blurry and harder to read. | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref=<ref name="DoW1params"/>|fix= |
| − | # Run game at least once to generate .ini file. | + | # Run the game at least once to generate required {{file|.ini}} file. |
| − | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Local.ini}}. |
| − | + | # Change <code>screenantialias=0</code> to <code>screenantialias=1</code>. | |
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = limited |
| − | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
|lan play notes = Removed from the Steam version.<ref name="multiplayer">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/4570/discussions/0/522728268959131532/ LAN match problem :: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition General Discussions]</ref> | |lan play notes = Removed from the Steam version.<ref name="multiplayer">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/4570/discussions/0/522728268959131532/ LAN match problem :: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition General Discussions]</ref> | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = limited |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; Steam version has been updated with Steamworks support, while GOG.com uses Galaxy multiplayer. Steam and GOG Galaxy users can see each other, but not join each other's games. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = limited |
| − | |direct ip notes = Removed from the Steam | + | |direct ip notes = Removed from the Steam and GOG.com versions.<ref name="multiplayer"/> |
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Crash on startup=== | ===Crash on startup=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the {{file|W40k.exe}} / {{file|W40kWA.exe}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 98 / ME.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/4570/discussions/0/34093781889183805/|title=FIXED: Dawn of War GotY and WA: Shutdown on opening cinematics/main menu. :: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
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| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Engine|folder}} and create the {{file|Data|folder}} folder if not found.|ref={{cn|date=2024-03-27|reason=}}|fix= |
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| − | === | + | ===Frame rate drop on mouse movement=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Disable hardware cursor|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable hardware cursor|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/dawnofwar/comments/kfoa6s/dawn_of_war_2_soulstorm_framerate_drops/ggc258s|title=Dawn of War Framerate Drops|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Go to the | + | # Go to the {{file|{{p|game}}\Drivers|folder}} |
| − | + | # Open {{file|spdx9_config.txt}}. | |
| − | # Open {{file|spdx9_config.txt}} | + | # Locate line <code>allowhwcursor 1</code> and set to <code>allowhwcursor 0</code>. |
| − | # Locate line <code>allowhwcursor 1</code> and set to <code>allowhwcursor 0</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
===More than one player can't join host's multiplayer lobby=== | ===More than one player can't join host's multiplayer lobby=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Have the second player leave in order for the third player to be able to join|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Have the second player leave in order for the third player to be able to join|ref={{cn|date=2024-03-27|reason=}}|fix= |
| − | # Have the second player connect to the host's lobby | + | # Have the second player connect to the host's lobby. |
# Have the third player try to connect. | # Have the third player try to connect. | ||
# When that fails, have the second player leave. The third player should now be able to join. | # When that fails, have the second player leave. The third player should now be able to join. | ||
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{{ii}} Untested on more than three players. | {{ii}} Untested on more than three players. | ||
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| + | ===Spooge Driver Not Found=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/4570/discussions/0/846942784203472332/|title=Dawn of War Spooge Error FIX!!!!!!!!!!!!! :: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go into {{file|{{p|game}}\Drivers|folder}} | ||
| + | # Open {{file|spdx9_config.txt}} | ||
| + | # Scroll down to the used video card. | ||
| + | # Find the <code>allowdevice 0</code> lines. | ||
| + | # Change the <code>0</code> to <code>1</code> on all the <code>allowdevice 0</code> lines. | ||
| + | # Save the changes and run the game. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0b |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes = DivX | |cutscenes = DivX | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| − | |multiplayer = GameSpy, Steamworks | + | |multiplayer = GameSpy, Steamworks, GOG Galaxy |
| − | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= GameSpy in non-Steam versions only. |
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ===Mods=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Dawn of War has a "Game Manager", enabling switching between mods very easy. | ||
| + | {{++}} In general, mods work for both the patched retail (1.51) and Steam versions of the game. | ||
| + | {{ii}} It is possible to run multiple modifications at once. For instructions, see [https://www.moddb.com/mods/codex/tutorials/combiner-mods here]. | ||
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| + | ====Dawn of War Professional==== | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/dowpro/downloads ModDB page] | ||
| + | {{ii}} Gameplay and balance mod which significantly changes the game | ||
| + | {{ii}} Requires Winter Assault, or either standalone expansion. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Restores upgrades that were removed in expansions and includes additional content created by the community. All units are designed to play a role until late game. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minHD = 4.5 GB | |minHD = 4.5 GB | ||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Hardware T&L compatible |
|minDX = 9.0b | |minDX = 9.0b | ||
| + | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0b 16-bit compatible | ||
|recOS = 2000, ME, XP | |recOS = 2000, ME, XP | ||
| − | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium IV 2.2 GHz |
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | ||
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
| + | |recother = REQUIRED FOR MULTIPLAYER: Internet: Cable modem, DSL modem, or 56.6 kbps modem for online multiplayer play; Network: TCP/IP compliant network | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
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| Relic Entertainment | |
| GOG.com | General Arcade[1] |
| Publishers | |
| 2004-2013 | THQ |
| 2013-present | Sega |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 20, 2004 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 86 |
| IGDB | 86 |
| 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 | RTS |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War |
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Warnings
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War series.
The game received a number of patches, as well as the Game of the Year edition with additional maps, which would be the default digital release of the game. On September 21, 2005, the Winter Assault expansion pack was released with two new campaigns, the Imperial Guard playable faction, new winter theater and new multiplayer maps.
The subsequent standalone expansion packs, Dark Crusade and Soulstorm, do not require the base game to play. However, in order to play as the original playable factions in multiplayer, the base game needs to be installed on the same machine (if using retail versions) or owned on the same Steam account. The same is valid for playing the Imperial Guard in those expansions - the Winter Assault needs to be additionally owned.
On May 22, 2014, Dawn of War and its expansions were migrated from GameSpy to Steamworks-based multiplayer servers, but lost LAN functionality in the process.[2] The GOG.com release from May 25, 2023 uses GOG Galaxy for multiplayer, but is not cross-compatible with Steam users.
Modifications and saved games can be used across the fully patched retail, Steam and GOG.com versions.
General information
- Lexicanum - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series
- Dawn of War Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
SecuROM 5 DRM. Removed as of patch 1.50 retaining only CD key requirement.[3] | |
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Game of the Year Edition. Master Collection also available. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Master Collection; bundled with Winter Assault, Dark Crusade, and Soulstorm. Base game and Winter Assault distributions differ only in the included executable, making Winter Assault effectively standalone. |
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| Humble Store | |
Game of the Year Edition. Master Collection also available. | |
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| Steam | |
Game of the Year Edition. Winter Assault files are included, but require a separate purchase to activate. Master Collection also available. |
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| Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | |
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- Owners of retail copies can no longer request a Steam key from SEGA support as of an unknown date prior to March 29th, 2024.[5]
- Free demo versions are available from GameFront: base game, Winter Assault.
Version differences
- The Game of the Year Edition is a re-release of the base game with patch 1.40 pre-applied, and with several exclusive skirmish/multiplayer maps. It is the only version of the base game available digitally.
- The retail-only Gold Edition includes the base game's Game of the Year Edition and the Winter Assault expansion.
- The retail-only Platinum Edition includes the base game's Game of the Year Edition, the Winter Assault expansion, and Dark Crusade fully patched.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes a new faction (Imperial Guard), new maps and two new campaigns. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Assault | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.51 is the latest official patch for the retail version of the game, and requires patches 1.41 and 1.50 to be installed first.
- The Winter Assault disc automatically applies patch 1.41 upon installation. To install this expansion, do so before applying any subsequent patch.
- The Steam and GOG.com versions are on their own separate release equivalent to 1.51 in terms of balance and gameplay - the only difference being Steamworks/Galaxy multiplayer used instead of GameSpy and LAN options.
Skip intro videos
Run the game with the -nomovies command line argument.[6]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | <path-to-game>\Local.ini[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4570/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Profiles\profile*\[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4570/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Latest retail version dropped hackable support.[citation needed] | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Use external graphics settings application, or see Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync) to disable it. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate caps. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Windowed
- Cursor may sometimes be unlocked to the game. Switch tasks to resolve.
| Edit configuration file[6] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
| Disabling vertical sync (Vsync) in configuration file[6] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- Forcing AA via graphics driver will result in greater AA. INI fix is probably only 2x AA.
- Forcing AA will render fonts blurry and harder to read.
| Edit configuration file[6] |
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Input
In-game control settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Scroll rate only. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
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Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
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| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | Cutscenes only. | |
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | Fan translation. Download here. | |||
| Japanese | Fan translation. Download here. | |||
| Korean | Fan translation. Download here. This translation only works for the original Dawn of War game and Winter Assault. | |||
| Polish | Retail only. | |||
| Russian | Retail only. | |||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| LAN play | 8 | Versus Removed from the Steam version.[7] |
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| Online play | 8 | Versus The official GameSpy service has been shut down; Steam version has been updated with Steamworks support, while GOG.com uses Galaxy multiplayer. Steam and GOG Galaxy users can see each other, but not join each other's games. |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
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| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP | Removed from the Steam and GOG.com versions.[7] |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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| UDP | 6112 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
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| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Issues fixed
Crash on startup
Run the W40k.exe / W40kWA.exe in compatibility mode for Windows 98 / ME.[8]
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Go to <path-to-game>\Engine and create the Data folder if not found.[citation needed]
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Frame rate drop on mouse movement
| Disable hardware cursor[9] |
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More than one player can't join host's multiplayer lobby
| Have the second player leave in order for the third player to be able to join[citation needed] |
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- Untested on more than three players.
Spooge Driver Not Found
| Edit configuration file[10] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 9.0b | |
| Shader Model support | 2.0b |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Cutscenes | DivX | |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy, Steamworks, GOG Galaxy | GameSpy in non-Steam versions only. |
Mods
- Dawn of War has a "Game Manager", enabling switching between mods very easy.
- In general, mods work for both the patched retail (1.51) and Steam versions of the game.
- It is possible to run multiple modifications at once. For instructions, see here.
Dawn of War Professional
- ModDB page
- Gameplay and balance mod which significantly changes the game
- Requires Winter Assault, or either standalone expansion.
- Restores upgrades that were removed in expansions and includes additional content created by the community. All units are designed to play a role until late game.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1.4 GHz |
Intel Pentium IV 2.2 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Hardware T&L compatible 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0b 16-bit compatible | |
| Other | REQUIRED FOR MULTIPLAYER: Internet: Cable modem, DSL modem, or 56.6 kbps modem for online multiplayer play; Network: TCP/IP compliant network | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). - ↑ 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>/4570/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (4570) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Master Collection | General Arcade - last accessed on 2023-05-25
- ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on 2024-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Nonstopmaximum on 2024-04-02
- ↑ microsoft_games_for_windows-screenshot.png - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Verified by User:Nccvoyager on 2024-03-29
- Verified through an automated email response to a ticket opened via the SEGA support site.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Verified by User:Plok on 2024-03-30
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 LAN match problem :: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition General Discussions
- ↑ FIXED: Dawn of War GotY and WA: Shutdown on opening cinematics/main menu. :: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Dawn of War Framerate Drops - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Dawn of War Spooge Error FIX!!!!!!!!!!!!! :: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
