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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virgin Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virgin Interactive}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Vital Engine ZL|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/codename-outbreak-preview/1100-2820885/|title=Codename: Outbreak Preview - GameSpot|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Vital Engine ZL|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/codename-outbreak-preview/1100-2820885/|title=Codename: Outbreak Preview - GameSpot|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 8, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 8, 2001}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
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|wikipedia = Codename: Outbreak | |wikipedia = Codename: Outbreak | ||
|winehq = 4409 | |winehq = 4409 | ||
+ | |hltb = 22518 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Although the game has a "desired FPS" option divided by 5 frame options each in-between | + | |120 fps notes = Although the game has a "desired FPS" option ranging from 10 to 60 FPS divided by 5 frame options each in-between, the option appears to be broken and doesn't actually affect the frame rate. Game is uncapped. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
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+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. [https://github.com/hornster02/Codename_Outbreak-2001-CZ link #1] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:48, 11 May 2024
Developers | |
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GSC Game World | |
Publishers | |
Virgin Interactive | |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
Vital Engine ZL[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 8, 2001 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Key points
- Released as Venom. Codename: Outbreak in Russia.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[2] |
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Patches
For the retail game
- 1.0 (2001). First patch released.
- 2.0 (2003)
- 2.1 (2003). Main change: removed CD copy protection.
Special Hardware Requirements
This game is recommended to run on an old computer to achieve the best results and avoid various problems, including old graphics card (eg GeForce 7900GTX) and old graphics driver (eg ForceWare 93.71), 512MB system memory and Windows XP SP3 operating system.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\GAME.INI[Note 1] <path-to-game>\lev\Server.ini[Note 1] |
-
Server.ini
contains dedicated server settings (does not exist unless server settings are saved).
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame\[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
<path-to-game>\Config.exe
).
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Stretched when forced through dgvoodoo2. Cropped when set in config. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | 90° | ||
Windowed | Set with <path-to-game>\Config.exe . |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default, can be switched off through the GPU control panel. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Although the game has a "desired FPS" option ranging from 10 to 60 FPS divided by 5 frame options each in-between, the option appears to be broken and doesn't actually affect the frame rate. Game is uncapped. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
<path-to-game>\Config.exe
).
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Set in-game or with <path-to-game>\Config.exe . Game does not distinguish between cursor keys and numpad keys, limiting binding options for left-handed players. |
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Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
<path-to-game>\Config.exe
).Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | FX, Music, CD. | |
Surround sound | 7.1 | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. link #1 | |||
French | In the French retail version only. | |||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | Only on Russian retail copy | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 16 | Versus, Co-op |
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Online play | 16 | Versus, Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Use <path-to-game>\dedicated.exe . |
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Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Outbreak.exe or Config.exe do not seem to launch, but are active in the task manager
Disable outdated .dll wrapper included with game[3] |
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Broken lighting, transparencies and textures
Use dgVoodoo 2 |
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Alternative method |
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Copy the TextureFormat2 string to TextureFormat1 in [1] [Game] ... TextureFormat1=32 0 0 0 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 255 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 255 TextureFormat2=32 0 0 0 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 255 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 255 ... This fixes transparency and main menu rendering issues. However, lens flares are still rendered incorrectly. You may disable lens flares by setting |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | Intel Pentium III 500 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | Riva TNT2 or equal 3D accelerator 32 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 8.0 compatible | DirectX 8.0 compatible |
Other | 4X CD-ROM | 8X CD-ROM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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).
References
- ↑ Codename: Outbreak Preview - GameSpot - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on February 17, 2017
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on 17 May 2023