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{{mm}} [http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Main_Page Lexicanum] - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series | {{mm}} [http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Main_Page Lexicanum] - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series | ||
{{mm}} [http://dow.wikia.com/wiki/Dawn_of_War_Wiki Dawn of War Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://dow.wikia.com/wiki/Dawn_of_War_Wiki Dawn of War Wiki] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/4570/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
− | |lan play notes = Removed from the Steam version.<ref name="multiplayer">[ | + | |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 = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Crash on startup=== | ===Crash on startup=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set compatibility mode|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set compatibility mode|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/4570/discussions/0/34093781889183805/ 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]</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Right-click on {{file|W40k.exe}} and click '''Properties'''. | # Right-click on {{file|W40k.exe}} and click '''Properties'''. | ||
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|recOS = 2000, ME, XP | |recOS = 2000, ME, XP | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz |
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 |
Revision as of 11:11, 15 August 2018
Developers | |
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Relic Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Original | THQ |
Current | Sega |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 20, 2004 |
Warnings
Key points
- Multiplayer services have been shutdown. Only the Steam version works Online.[1]
General information
- Lexicanum - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series
- Dawn of War Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- Retail owners can contact the support team to get a Steam key.[2]
- Winter Assault is not included in the Steam Game of the Year Edition.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Winter Assault |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Higher resolution models
- These enhancements are significantly more performance intensive. Ensure your PC is significantly more powerful than the recommended system specifications to ensure there is no loss of performance.
Full resolution models[citation needed] |
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High Poly Models[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4570/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Profiles[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4570/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen (Steam)[citation needed] |
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screenwidth=YourWidth screenheight=YourHeight Notes
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Widescreen (Retail versions 1.2 and 1.3)[citation needed] |
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screenwidth=YourWidth screenheight=YourHeight |
Field of view (FOV)
- This fix will greatly enhance zoom capabilities.
Field of view (FOV)[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- Forcing AA will render fonts blurry and harder to read.
- Forcing AA via graphics driver will result in greater AA. INI fix is probably only 2x AA.
Anti-aliasing (AA)[citation needed] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disable vsync[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Russian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | Versus Removed from the Steam version.[3] |
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Online play | 8 | Versus Server browser no longer works for non-Steam versions. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Removed from the Steam version.[3] |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 6112 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Crash on startup
Set compatibility mode[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
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 |
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 4 2.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM |
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%\VirtualStore
on 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
- ↑ GameSpy
- ↑ Steam Community - Boxed Dawn of War Copies
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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