REQUIREMENTS
What do I need, so I can fly ‘WOTR’?
Minimum System:
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CPU: Intel 3.0 GHz CPU Speed or higher. NVidia Graphics card, 670 GTX or above (or equivalent
AMD/ATI graphics card should be fine but not our recommended).
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1.5GB or more of GPU RAM on the card is recommended.
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A PC with 64 bit Windows; WINDOWS 11, WINDOWS 10, WINDOWS 8 / 8.1 or WINDOWS 7.
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Memory: 6GB of system RAM or higher.
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PC Joystick is very recommened.
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Direct X 9 must be installed as per section 4 of WOTR FAQ, which is available at the top of the page.
We recommend you close all possible background tasks, AV scanners etc. Note to run with a lower
system specification, using lower graphic settings in Workshop, and lower campaign activity. See the
WOTR-FAQ for more details.
Recommended System:
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Intel 3.6+GHz CPU or preferably higher. Multi-core will only help speed slightly as it will help only
background processes.
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Nvidia 1080 GTX GPU or higher for best performance. High resolutions like 3440x1440 pixels or 4K will
certainly need a higher end card. In our testing a 1080 GTX runs 3440x1440 well, but 4K may need a
higher card (we tested GTX 2080 TI here) depending on system and settings. Equivalent speed
AMD/ATI graphics card with more than 2GB+ RAM should be fine but we do not recommend AMD/ATI
generally.
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Operating System: A PC with Windows10 (64 Bit), Windows 11 (64 Bit), or Windows 7 (64 Bit) are
required. Windows 8, 8.1 (all 64 Bit) are supported too but generally not recommended.
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Memory: 8GB PC RAM or higher.
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PC Joystick - and optional rudder pedals can help immersion and control.
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TrackIR head tracking is very recommended as it helps to really boost immersion, target acquisition,
and situational awareness far more than using keys (other headtrackers such as the free
FacetrackNoIR could be used) .
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Direct X 9 must be installed exactly as per section 4 of WOTR FAQ (available at the top of the page).
Note WOTR EXPANSION THE BATTLE OF FRANCE requires the base game WINGS OVER THE REICH
to be able to install it and play.
Please also note:
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Licensing: You need to own Microsoft’s Combat Simulator 3 for licensing purposes. You do NOT
need it to physically install it, and you do NOT need to insert the CD to play WOTR, but please
make sure you own a copy for licensing.
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You MUST also install DirectX9, yes even in Vista or Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10.
Please install it - see section 4 of the WOTR FAQ. The FAQ is available here on this page (at the top)
and has step by step install guide for WOTR and Direct X9.
You must also be a full Admin user!
Naturalpoint's TrackIR head tracking hardware is highly recommended to allow full immersion
when looking around in the virtual cockpits. We recommend you close all possible
background tasks, AV scanners and other tasks that can take away from your CPU / HD usage.
FaceTrackNOIR is a free alternative head tracker which works for some users.
Other manufacturer’s GPU cards MAY work but are not recommended and not tested.
Laptops may work, but are not recommended at all due to performance and often
custom hardware and settings.
See the WOTR-FAQ for more details on this, plus help and information on installation, troubleshooting
and tips!
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WOTR F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
(a PDF document, click the icon;)
For all help, this is your first port of call!
Click PDF the icon below to download the FAQ. It contains
many answers to common questions, and further step-by-step help,
installation guides, game play tips, and WOTR requirements, and more.
If the FAQ does not fix your issue, then to contact us please see the end of the
WOTR FAQ document on what we need when you contact us
SUPPORT
WOTR KEY GUIDE
TO CONTACT US:
Please read the last 2 pages of the WOTR-FAQ - this explains how to contact us via email,
and what information we will need to be able to help you!