Torchlight
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Developers | |
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Runic Games | |
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Ogre | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 27, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | May 12, 2010 |
Linux | September 18, 2012 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Torchlight | |
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Torchlight | 2009 |
Torchlight II | 2012 |
Torchlight III | 2020 |
Torchlight: Infinite | 2023 |
Key points
- HotSpot is recommended for managing mods, especially to check for mod conflicts.
- Keybindings can be changed using TorchKit or manually.
- Linux version appears buggier than usual and is only available at Ubuntu Software Centre.
General information
- Official Forums
- RGF Forums
- Runic Support - Official support site
- Torchlight Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.co.uk | EU retail version comes translated in multiple languages. (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish) |
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Developer website | Windows version is DRM-free, OS X redirects to Steam. | |||
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GOG.com | Offers extras like soundtrack and artwork. | |||
Steam |
- Developers have provided a demo at the official site as well as at Steam and GamersGate.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Official patch (1.15). Not needed for digital distribution versions.
Mods
- Plethora of mods available at Runic Games Fansite.
- The modding community is inactive and has moved onto Torchlight II.
- TorchED - Torchlight editor
HotSpot
- A portable mod manager for Windows that automates downloading and installing mods.
- Currently in beta, v2.0.
- Full feature list
- If you have problems using this application, try out the older version at Runic Games Fansite.
Recommended mods and tools
- GOG.com Mod Spotlight
- A list of recommended and helpful mods - Steam forums
Mods
- SSS Torchlight Texture Project - Retextures Torchlight by giving the textures a slightly more enhanced look.
- Merchant Pack - Adds additional merchants.
- Better Balanced Sale Prices - Balances the amount of gold acquired when selling.
- Total Respec Mod - Adds 10 different respec potions into the game for resetting character's stats and skills.
Tools
- TorchKit - Outdated, but still useful tool to change keybindings, activate console and other settings.
- TorchCam - Highly configurable mod that can set camera to follow the character, rotate etc.
- Torchlight Utility - Changes character's difficulty and activates/deactivates hardcore, retired and dead status (make sure to back save data up)
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/41500/pfx/[Note 1] |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/41500/pfx/[Note 1] |
- To clear save games from the game once Steam Cloud has been used you will need to remove the save files from the Steam Cloud folder as well. The Windows and OS X save files are compatible but have to be manually synced by removing all existing save files for the target platform and then copying the source files to the regular save file location.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Video settings
- Netbook mode sets everything to the lowest possible quality to be playable on a netbook (resolution isn't locked).
Input settings
Remapping
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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Czech | Fan translation, see below. | |||
French | EU retail only; for other versions, see below. | |||
German | EU retail only; for other versions, see below. | |||
Italian | EU retail only; for other versions, see below. | |||
Polish | Fan translation, see below. | |||
Spanish | EU retail only; for other versions, see below. |
- For translation mods, check Runic Games Fansite.
Issues fixed
- Be sure to check the knowledgebase if you haven't found the fix here.
Black screen after starting the game
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Missing quest monster/item
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Camera shake
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No zoom functionality
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Invisible cursor (Windows)
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Linux-specific issues
Garbled font
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Crash on Estherian Ruins Floor 12
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Crash on Tu'tara Caverns Floor 19
- This usually happens on Intel Mesa integrated graphics cards.
- WARNING: These fixes will probably make particular textures glitchy.
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X and Linux only. |
Shader Model support | 3 | [citation needed] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | FMOD | |
Interface | Crazy Eddie's GUI System (CEGUI), FreeType 2 | |
Input | Object Oriented Input System (OIS) |
System requirements
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | |
Processor (CPU) | 800 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 822 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7200 Nvidia GeForce 2 Intel GMA 950 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Mac | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 OpenGL 2.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/41500/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (41500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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