STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition

STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition

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Basic fixes for the Special Edition
By digitaltos
How to tweak the game to actually run it.
   
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Introduction
I got this game already knowing that it requires some tweaking before running, so I was already prepared to read the forums. I found all the necessary tweaks to run the game on a 64 bit Windows 10 with an Xbox360 controller. Of course if you prefer this version to the 1995 version. So here it is.

Notice that none of these are my works, this is just a collection in order to have the fixes in one place. I am really thankful for the creators of the fixes.
Fix: the game is not running (not even an error message)
For this you only have to download an archive and extract two files in the game's folder. Simple stuff. Here is the fix: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/app/355250/discussions/0/412447524178213776/
Fix: Playing with the Xbox360 contorller
Playing the Special edition with a joystick is a must. If you don't have a joystick at hand, you can use an Xbox360 controller with the game. With this fix you'll have really comfortable controls for your controller. Here is the fix: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/app/355250/discussions/0/618463446156982733/

First you download the file. The file has a readme in it with the instructions. The ingame configuring is a bit tricky (first you press the button on the controller, then you pick the function you want, then press the next button. It's a weird system, but you can get used to it pretty fast). Then of course don't forget to run the script file each time you start the game.
Fix: Missions not working (black screen)
When I tried to start a mission, I heard sounds, but the screen was black. This fix will manage to make it right, and even better, it provides a bit better graphics. Here is the fix: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/app/355250/discussions/0/620712999979153740/

Solution 1 worked for me just fine. You have to download an archive and extract 2 files, and edit the launch options in Steam.
Ending
These were the must have fixes for a modern PC. I hope it makes it easier for people to find the important forum posts. Feel free to comment to improve this guide.
9 Comments
louroberts38 22 Aug, 2021 @ 4:07pm 
it just keeps closing out no warning playing tie fighter old version
SnarlyJohn 2 Oct, 2020 @ 3:55pm 
How do I download the cdrom collectors edition?
Messy1 9 Jan, 2020 @ 12:41am 
Thank you! And here are is my quick and dirty outline on how to get the game up and running:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/profiles/76561198046697199/recommended/355250/
Solaris 31 Dec, 2019 @ 2:22am 
You could try using AntiMicro and have the game read your controller through it.
RepublicanJesus 19 Jul, 2017 @ 6:34am 
I'm having difficulty getting the game to recognize my throttle (Thrustmaster Warthog). Anyone else have this issue? If so, how did you resolve? I'm thinking I may need to create a custom TARGET profile - just haven't spent the time researching the details there.
bramleyduck 7 Jun, 2017 @ 4:49am 
Hi there, having problems with random crashes during missions on Special Edition.

Am playing on Windows 7, it just says 'stopped responding' for no reason.

Anyone help at all??
4sng_Respawnz 20 Jul, 2016 @ 3:56pm 
How about an 'Addendum', regarding the 'dual~cursor' issue?

:steamhappy:
Uncanny Garlic 10 Mar, 2016 @ 3:52pm 
I posted this warning in the linked thread but beware that the autohotkey installer included in the rar with the confiuration file for tie-fighter was detected to have the Artemis Trojan. The configuration file is clean so I'd reccomend downloading autohotkey directly from the source:
https://autohotkey.com/
MrHanMan 3 Mar, 2016 @ 12:57pm 
Thanks for putting this together! It really helped me get the game going. BTW, about controllers. The Steam Controller performs beautifully for this game. You can play entirely with the controller and never need to touch the keyboard. I was already impressed with the SC, but plaything this game with it really drove it home for me.