Difference between revisions of "Codename: Outbreak"
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virgin Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virgin Interactive}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Vital Engine ZL|ref=<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>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 8, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 8, 2001}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1434357748 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 5533 | ||
|wikipedia = Codename: Outbreak | |wikipedia = Codename: Outbreak | ||
|winehq = 4409 | |winehq = 4409 | ||
+ | |hltb = 22518 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce}} | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{removed DRM|StarForce}}. Removed in patch 2.1. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | venom_codename_outbreak | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | venom_codename_outbreak | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Delete or rename {{file|intro.avi}}, {{file|Intro2.avi}}, and {{file|Intro3.avi}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|intro.avi}}, {{file|Intro2.avi}}, and {{file|Intro3.avi}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | ====For the retail game==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''1.0''' (2001). First patch released. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''2.0''' (2003) | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''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== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Codename Outbreak settings.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Codename Outbreak settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Codename Outbreak video settings.png|Video settings (in-game).}} | {{Image|Codename Outbreak video settings.png|Video settings (in-game).}} | ||
{{Image|Codename Outbreak config video settings.png|Video settings (<code>{{p|game}}\Config.exe</code>).}} | {{Image|Codename Outbreak config video settings.png|Video settings (<code>{{p|game}}\Config.exe</code>).}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/codename-outbreak/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported |
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/codename-outbreak/en WSGF entry]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Stretched when forced through dgvoodoo2. Cropped when set in config. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = 90° |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = Set with <code>{{p|game}}\Config.exe</code>. | |windowed notes = Set with <code>{{p|game}}\Config.exe</code>. | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = On by default, can be switched off through the GPU control panel. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |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 = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Codename Outbreak config input settings.png|Input settings (<code>{{p|game}}\Config.exe</code>).}} | {{Image|Codename Outbreak config input settings.png|Input settings (<code>{{p|game}}\Config.exe</code>).}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Set in-game or with <code>{{p|game}}\Config.exe</code>. Game does not distinguish between cursor keys and numpad keys, limiting binding options for left-handed players. | |key remap notes = Set in-game or with <code>{{p|game}}\Config.exe</code>. Game does not distinguish between cursor keys and numpad keys, limiting binding options for left-handed players. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Codename Outbreak config audio settings.png|Audio settings (<code>{{p|game}}\Config.exe</code>).}} | {{Image|Codename Outbreak config audio settings.png|Audio settings (<code>{{p|game}}\Config.exe</code>).}} | ||
{{Image|Codename Outbreak GOG.com language settings.png|Language settings for the GOG.com version.}} | {{Image|Codename Outbreak GOG.com language settings.png|Language settings for the GOG.com version.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = FX, Music, CD. | |separate volume notes = FX, Music, CD. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = 7.1 |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. [https://github.com/hornster02/Codename_Outbreak-2001-CZ link #1] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = In the French retail version only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Only on Russian retail copy |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Outbreak.exe or Config.exe do not seem to launch, but are active in the task manager=== | ===Outbreak.exe or Config.exe do not seem to launch, but are active in the task manager=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable outdated .dll wrapper included with game|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/venom_codename_outbreak/guide_how_to_run_venom_codename_outbreak_on_windows_10</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable outdated .dll wrapper included with game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/venom_codename_outbreak/guide_how_to_run_venom_codename_outbreak_on_windows_10|title=gog.com|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Rename winmm.dll to prevent the game from accessing it. | + | # Rename <code>winmm.dll</code> to prevent the game from accessing it. |
# The game will instead use the more up-to-date version found in the Windows 10 system folder. | # The game will instead use the more up-to-date version found in the Windows 10 system folder. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Broken lighting, transparencies and textures === | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
+ | # Copy the files from the <code>\MS\x86\</code> folder to the game install directory. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative method | ||
+ | |fix= | ||
+ | Copy the TextureFormat2 string to TextureFormat1 in [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Codename:_Outbreak#Configuration_file.28s.29_location] {{file|GAME.INI}}. So your ini should look like this: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [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 | ||
+ | ... | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | This fixes transparency and main menu rendering issues. However, lens flares are still rendered incorrectly. You may disable lens flares by setting <code>NoFlares=1</code> in {{file|GAME.INI}}. Tested on Nvidia hardware. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minDX = 8.0 | |minDX = 8.0 | ||
|minaudio = DirectX 8.0 compatible | |minaudio = DirectX 8.0 compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 4X CD-ROM | ||
|recOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP | |recOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP | ||
|recCPU = Intel Pentium III 500 MHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 500 MHz | ||
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = Riva TNT2 or equal 3D accelerator | |recGPU = Riva TNT2 or equal 3D accelerator | ||
|recVRAM = 32 MB | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recaudio = DirectX 8.0 compatible | |recaudio = DirectX 8.0 compatible | ||
+ | |recother = 8X CD-ROM | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 09:48, 11 May 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video
<path-to-game>\Config.exe
).
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
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 . |
||
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 |
---|---|---|
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. |
|
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 |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
<path-to-game>\Config.exe
).Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 16 | Versus, Co-op |
||
Online play | 16 | Versus, Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Use <path-to-game>\dedicated.exe . |
|
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] |
---|
|
Broken lighting, transparencies and textures
Use dgVoodoo 2 |
---|
|
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 |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
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