Windows 11

[SnappyM]

Any tips on getting this game to start on Windows 11? I tried running the application directly from my steam folder, running as administrator, running compatibility for windows 8, 7, and xp, checking the box for DPI scaling under advanced settings.

[ZumZoom]

Did you install DirectX manually?

[Eagle_of_Fire]

I'd recommend upgrading to Windows 10.

I was about to say upgrade to Windows 7... But... Yeah. :P

[PsiBorg]

This game runs fine on Windows 11.

You need to run the DirectDx 9c setup executable to load up old graphics files that will not be installed on Windows 11.

Just go to:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Steamworks Shared\_CommonRedist\DirectX\Jun2010 folder

and run DXSETUP (the executable file contained in the folder).

This will update the missing files you need to run this game on Windows 11.


You might want to change your desktop screen resolution to 1600 x 900p (or 1366 x 768p lowest possible resolution compatible with the game), before you start. This will result in easier to read medium sized game fonts.

If you run the game with your desktop screen resolution set at 1920 x 1080p, you might find the font size is small and hard to read.

[DARI]

Originally posted by Psii:

This game runs fine on Windows 11.

You need to run the DirectDx 9c setup executable to load up old graphics files that will not be installed on Windows 11.

Just go to:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Steamworks Shared\_CommonRedist\DirectX\Jun2010 folder

and run DXSETUP (the executable file contained in the folder).

This will update the missing files you need to run this game on Windows 11.


You might want to change your desktop screen resolution to 1600 x 900p (or 1366 x 768p lowest possible resolution compatible with the game), before you start. This will result in easier to read medium sized game fonts.

If you run the game with your desktop screen resolution set at 1920 x 1080p, you might find the font size is small and hard to read.

Thank you very much for your help Psii!
It works even with the startup movie!

[simouss]

It works perfectly, thanks a lot Psii!

[bolero3232]

This isn't working for me. I open the launcher and click Play Distant Worlds, then it aborts after just a few seconds.

[bolero3232]

I ran the DXSETOP as Psii recommended, but still doesn't load.

[Elisestar]

Works for me

[Morlark]

Good for you, but that kinda doesn't help the rest of us.

[bolero3232]

bump

[MojoCommando]

For you folks having issues with the game not launching when you press play on the launcher it's an issue with the intro movie.

locate the "startup.ini" file in your DW:U install directory and edit the intro movie setting from 1 to 0 and save.

This should hopefully fix your issue.

[bolero3232]

Tried it. Didn't work. Along with the other six things people have suggested.

[Montecalm]

I refunded the game for a similar problem. Mine would lock up. BTW, Slitherine support had no solution for me. Totally useless.

[bolero3232]

Agreed, no support. The shame is that I really like DWU, and have no desire to buy DW2.
Another thing, I recently started playing Stellaris again, and it automatically installed .net. Another game I recently reinstalled is Star Traders Frontiers, and it also installed a missing component automatically. It would be nice if DWU could do the same.

[Destello334_Galaxtas]

Originally posted by MojoCommando:

For you folks having issues with the game not launching when you press play on the launcher it's an issue with the intro movie.

locate the "startup.ini" file in your DW:U install directory and edit the intro movie setting from 1 to 0 and save.

This should hopefully fix your issue.

Thanks bro if it helped me, I hope the rest can solve it the same