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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Prince of Persia Warrior Within cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Montreal}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Montreal}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Jade}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Jade}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 2, 2004}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|prince-of-persia-warrior-within|83}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|prince-of-persia-warrior-within|80}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person, Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Hack and slash, Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Middle East }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Prince of Persia }} | ||
|steam appid = 13500 | |steam appid = 13500 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207659082 |
+ | |hltb = 7299 | ||
+ | |lutris = prince-of-persia-warrior-within | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Prince of Persia: Warrior Within | ||
+ | |mobygames = 16156 | ||
|wikipedia = Prince of Persia: Warrior Within | |wikipedia = Prince of Persia: Warrior Within | ||
|winehq = 4718 | |winehq = 4718 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/princeofpersia Official franchise Discord server] |
− | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659082|prince_of_persia_series|for game series}} | |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/13500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | |
− | {{GOG.com links| | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | prince_of_persia_warrior_within | DRM-free |}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | The "''Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Trilogy''" re-release has a simple disc check.<br>Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|3}}.<br>All other releases use {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 13500 | Steam |}} | + | {{Availability/row| Epic | prince-of-persia-warrior-within | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | prince-of-persia-warrior-withintm | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | prince_of_persia_warrior_within | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | prince-of-persia-the-warrior-within | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | prince-of-persia-warrior-within | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 13500 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 575ffda7a3be1633568b4e08 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}| | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL, unknown | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714024234/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Prince-of-Persia-WW/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80455530859|title=Prince of Persia: WW - Xbox.com|date=2024-05-12}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{++}} There are two demos available: [https://archive.org/details/PrinceOfPersiaWarriorWithinDemo version 1] and [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=7028 version 2]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Unofficial Patch=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fixes many problems with camera and mouse input, adds proper 16:9 support, 100 FPS cap to help with physics and de-sync problems in cutscenes. | ||
+ | {{--}} Odd camera sensitivity for controller users (see below). | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions |fix= | ||
+ | # Download the Unofficial Patch from [https://www.nexusmods.com/princeofpersiawarriorwithin/mods/10/?tab=description here]. | ||
+ | # Copy all files from the archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|pop2.ini}} to add your resolution or change FOV if you want. | ||
+ | #Add this command: <code>WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8.dll=n,b" %command%</code> to launch options in Steam or a DLL override for {{file|dinput8.dll}} if using Lutris/Bottles/WINE on linux. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} For controller users, copy everything except for the replacement executable. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|LOGORP.BIK}}, {{file|UBIMTL.BIK}} and {{file|UBISOFT.BIK}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip loading screens=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|GO_BOSS.bik}}, {{file|GO_CLAW.bik}}, {{file|GO_GEN.bik}}, {{file|GO_SLASH.bik}}, {{file|GO_TRAP.bik}}, {{file|LOADIN0.BIK}}, {{file|LOADLOP0.BIK}} and {{file|LOADOUT0.BIK}}. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} For example: "''0''" stands for the English version, while "''5''" stands for Dutch. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Loading screens, intro videos and FMVs will be skipped automatically. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | {{Image|Prince of Persia Warrior Within General.png|In-game general settings | + | {{Image|Prince of Persia Warrior Within General.png|In-game general settings}} |
+ | |||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\GameProfiles\POPWWPROFILES|{{p|programdata}}\POPWWPROFILES\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = false | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image|Prince of Persia Warrior Within General Video.png|In-game general video settings | + | {{Image|Prince of Persia Warrior Within General Video.png|In-game general video settings}} |
− | {{Image|Prince of Persia Warrior Within Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings | + | {{Image|Prince of Persia Warrior Within Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings}} |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/prince-persia-warrior-within |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited |
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = limited |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Playing at 60 FPS desyncs cutscenes lipsync and audio. <br>See [[#Cutscenes_are_de-synchronised|Cutscenes are de-synchronised]]. <br>Cutscenes and parkour might behave unexpectedly if the frame rate is above 60 FPS. <br>See [[#Falling_off_Ropes_during_Wallruns_in_certain_sections_of_the_game|Falling off Ropes during Wallruns in certain sections of the game]]. |
− | | | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | | | + | |120 fps notes = |
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term|Hor+}})|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DpZAA4D0Ew|title=Prince of Persia: Warrior Within Widescreen HD Test №3 PC - YouTube|date=2017-03-02}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | + | # Download Widescreen fix by nemesis 2000 from [https://web.archive.org/web/20220506235956/http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#popww Here] or from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2000-prince-of-persia-warrior-within-widescreen-fix-by-nemesis2000/ PCGW Mirror] | |
− | + | # Extract {{file|pop2.7z}} files to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} ''(password: pop2)''. | |
+ | # If you have the '''GOG.com version''' of the game, you will need to run {{file|upx.bat}} once. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|pop2.ini}} with a text editor and set your desired resolution and FOV multiplier. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Supported exe size: 5 533 696 bytes. | ||
+ | {{ii}} When using any other language than English, {{code|HUD_glitch_fix}} must be disabled in INI file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.speedrun.com/pop_ww/guide/2p7vb|title=speedrun.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd] as administrator. | ||
+ | # Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''. | ||
+ | # Set name to ''Prince of Persia - Warrior Within''. | ||
+ | # Set path to {{file|{{p|game}}\pop2.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Set launch to {{file|{{p|game}}\PrinceOfPersia.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Set '''Acquire admin caps'''. | ||
+ | # Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
+ | # Click on '''DirectX''' tab, set '''DirectX9'''. | ||
+ | # Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''. | ||
+ | # Run the game directly from DxWnd. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Make sure that {{file|PrinceOfPersia.exe}} and {{file|pop2.exe}} have no compatibility mode enabled. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | ===Post-processing=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable post-processing effects|ref={{cn|date=June 2018}}|fix= |
− | + | * Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/06/prince-of-persia-warrior-within.html 3D Vision fix] to toggle blur, bloom and heat distortion effects. | |
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Image|Prince of Persia Warrior Within Controls.png|In-game control settings | + | {{Image|Prince of Persia Warrior Within Controls.png|In-game control settings}} |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Forced Negative mouse acceleration and deadzones. Use [[#Unofficial Patch|Unofficial Patch]] to fix it. |
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |button prompts = generic, Xbox | ||
+ | |button prompts notes = See [[#Button prompts|Button prompts]]. | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Controller|Button prompts]]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Works for the entire trilogy. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/13500/discussions/0/487876568242758529/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|POPDATA.BF}} with a text editor such as [https://notepad-plus-plus.org Notepad++]. | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and find the line <code>Input event names</code>. | ||
+ | # Under it, go to <code>Gamepads</code> then change the buttons to what you want. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Make sure not to increase or decrease the file size to prevent crashes. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1115-prince-of-persia-warrior-within-button-prompts/ Xbox 360 and DualShock 4] replacement files can be used (only for ''Warrior Within''). | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Image|Prince of Persia Warrior Within Audio.png|In-game audio settings | + | {{Image|Prince of Persia Warrior Within Audio.png|In-game audio settings}} |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = EAX Unified | + | |eax support notes = EAX Unified (compatible with EAX 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0).<br> Reverb is [[Topic:Xa6nfkug5vwz6t5d|not audible]], requires [https://airtable.com/shrtTsUtiAJQ7wFGI/tblNOTdmp5nHXfFGU/viwjDPuKOjBnIQunv/recedzHaAnYDhwNO9 boosting with DSOAL]. |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound# | + | {{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to enable EAX and surround sound functionality on Windows Vista and later. |
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [http://www.folkemonovycestiny.cz/prince-of-persia-warrior-within/ here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/989/prince-of-persia-warrior-within download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail, steam and Ubisoft Connect only. <br>Patch for the GOG release [https://mega.nz/file/37BnhQ4C#dOqlaR4c7E4tGDJ0iSxY-SQTgmWwzeNePhZ2PuMa3mU/ here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail version only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1648937312 here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail and GOG only. Patch for other digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=914013916 here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish - Spain | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = unknown | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/06/prince-of-persia-warrior-within.html Helix Mod: Prince of Persia: Warrior Within] | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = unknown | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Pop_/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Muted dialogue with Kaileena in the hourglass room=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Voices become inaudible during dialogue with Kaileena; this will force players to enable subtitles in the game options. There is no fix so far. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===FMVs played without audio=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use WW Audio Fix|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the fix [https://www.moddb.com/mods/upscaled-videos-and-artwork-includes-audio-fixes/downloads/ww-audio-fix-only here]. | ||
+ | # Extract its contents to the game directory and overwrite files when prompted. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Launcher not working=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Registry edit method #1|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://mega.nz/file/cagAlaQT#Ibme1z_AAsjkRN9VJBvw2ML1poR86HlluDHChFJUmco this] and open with text according to your operating system. | ||
+ | # Change {{code|Product_Path}} and {{code|Profiles_Path}} with your own game location. | ||
+ | # Save the REG file and double-click on it. | ||
+ | # Finally, run the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Registry edit method #2|fix= | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Win|R}}, type {{code|regedit}} and click '''OK'''. | ||
+ | # Go to: | ||
+ | #* For x86, {{code|HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia Warrior Within\1.00.999}}. | ||
+ | #* For x64, {{code|HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia Warrior Within\1.00.999}}. | ||
+ | # Change {{code|Product_Path}} and {{code|Profiles_Path}} with your own game location. | ||
+ | # Finally, run the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|pop2.exe}} from the game directory while the launcher is open|fix= | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The launcher must be running for {{file|pop2.exe}} to be launched correctly. | ||
+ | {{ii}} From limited testing, this seems that this automatically populates the above REG key. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use launcher skip|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the ZIP file from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2689-launcher-skip-work-around-for-prince-of-persia-ww-and-ttt-windows-only/ here] and copy both BAT files into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # In '''Steam/GOG Galaxy''', add the following command to the game launch options: {{code|pop2launcherskip.bat %command%}}. | ||
+ | # Finally, run the game. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} For further details, read the file description. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Tested with both Steam and GOG.com versions. | ||
+ | {{--}} This is not a true launcher bypass, as the launcher still has to run in the background. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Widescreen Launcher v2|fix= | ||
+ | '''Non-Steam:''' | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/alex47exe/Prince-of-Persia-WW_WidescreenLauncher_v2/releases/tag/v1.4.7 this] and extract its contents to {{code|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|_Prince Of Persia Warrior Within.exe}} as administrator. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Steam (Windows):''' | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/alex47exe/Prince-of-Persia-WW_WidescreenLauncher_v2/releases/tag/v1.4.7 this] and extract all files except {{file|POP2.EXE}} to {{code|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Rename the following files: | ||
+ | #* {{file|PrinceOfPersia.exe}} to {{code|PrinceOfPersiaSteam.exe}}. | ||
+ | #* {{file|_Prince Of Persia Warrior Within.exe}} to {{code|PrinceOfPersia.exe}}. | ||
+ | #* {{file|_Prince Of Persia Warrior Within.ini}} to {{code|PrinceOfPersia.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|PrinceOfPersia.ini}} with any text editor, and edit the following line: | ||
+ | #* <code>exe_run = PrinceOfPersia.exe</code> to <code>exe_run = PrinceOfPersiaSteam.exe</code>. | ||
+ | # Run the game from Steam. If the {{key|PLAY}} button is still greyed out, then click on {{key|QUIT}} and the game should start. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Steam (Linux):''' | ||
+ | * Same procedure for Windows. If using the Unofficial Patch, add the following command in the launch options: <code>WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8.dll=n,b" %command%</code> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} It is recommended to be used in combination with the [https://www.nexusmods.com/princeofpersiawarriorwithin/mods/10 Unofficial Patch]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If combined with the Unofficial Patch, extract only {{file|_Prince Of Persia Warrior Within.exe}} and {{file|_Prince Of Persia Warrior Within.ini}} from the 7z file. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This fix automatically applies the widescreen fix. | ||
+ | {{--}} There is a bug that restarts the game after exiting the menu. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Enable Alt+F4=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://stefansundin.github.io/superf4/ SuperF4], Install and run it. | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Ctrl|Alt|F4}} simultaneously to exit the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Alt+Tab not working=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} After opening the game, pressing {{key|alt|tab}} does not return to the desktop. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Before entering the game, open a folder or a TXT file and then enter the game.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===The game fails to start=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Error: "The game cannot be launched. The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect." | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|PrinceOfPersia.exe}} as administrator}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Cutscenes are de-synchronised=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Running the game at 60 FPS or above causes cutscenes to speed up while audio lags behind. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Cap the frame rate below 60 FPS|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sidspyker|date=2020-09-22|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Nvidia users can use <code>Nvidia Control Panel</code> or <code>Nvidia Inspector</code> to cap the frame rate to <code>59</code> or <code>58</code> FPS in the game specific profile. | ||
+ | # AMD users can use <code>AMD Chill</code> or <code>Framerate Target Control</code> option to do the same. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} RTSS frame rate limiter does not seem to work. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Falling off Ropes during Wallruns in certain sections of the game=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This usually happens in the Garden level and to users of High Frame Rate and Variable Sync Displays that turn off V-Sync. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}}} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable V-Sync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Crashes during cutscene after the first boss fight=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} In the middle of the cutscene, the game crashes to desktop. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] in the properties of {{file|PrinceOfPersia.exe}}, and set it to {{code|Windows XP (Service Pack 2)}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Reonu|date=June 12, 2022}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Unable to use Sand Powers besides Rewind/Recall when playing with a Controller=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is a limitation of XInput Controllers when playing older DirectInput games. LT and RT are bound to the Z-Axis and do not register when held simultaneously. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=If the controller supports multiple modes, switch from XInput to DirectInput and rebind buttons in the game options.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sidspyker|date=2020-09-22|comment=I happen to have a multiple modes controller, works as it should with no further tweaking necessary}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use bumpers instead | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Steam Input to map the Left trigger to the R key on keyboard|fix= | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only works if the R key is still set to rewind time on the keyboard. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Search for community layout "''ttt xbox style''" which is pre-assembled to fix the issue. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use XInput Plus|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sidspyker|date=2020-09-22|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and run [[Glossary:Controller#XInput Plus|XInput Plus]]. | ||
+ | # Set '''Target Program''' to {{file|{{p|game}}\pop2.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Go to the '''DirectInput''' tab and check {{key|Enable DirectInput Output}}. | ||
+ | # In the same tab, set '''LT/RT''' to {{code|Button12/13}}. | ||
+ | # Click '''Apply''' and a DLL file will be installed to the game directory. | ||
+ | # Run the game and rebind triggers in the options. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If pressing the Left Stick fully makes you walk instead of running:<br> - Go to '''Sticks''' tab, then '''Left Stick''' tab and reduce {{key|Saturation}} in 5% increments until rectified. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Controller not working=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] to <code>Windows XP (Service Pack 2)</code>}} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=If only profile selection works, you need to set the controls again.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0b | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Extract all Voice, SFX & Music files=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|fix= | ||
+ | # Download from [https://electricr4nger.wixsite.com/pop-trilogy-tools official site] or [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1iksNh57Ouk-vSNZUR1WOonhqkP0c47zS direct link] or [https://mega.nz/file/NCxA0aiA#5zcmTON09eAxw0ZxCwW8xsIHvQ3RpSkvNX00NAssJXE mirror]. | ||
+ | # Extract all files to <code>{{p|game}}\Sound</code> and run {{file|ww_extract_and_convert_all.bat}}. | ||
+ | # As soon as it's finished, check the newly created {{folder|!audio}} folder. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} For more information, you can check the {{file|README.txt}} file inside the archive. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/upscaled-videos-and-artwork-includes-audio-fixes/downloads Upscaled Videos and Artwork]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Upscales videos and artworks to 1080p. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 1.5 GB | |minHD = 1.5 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 |
− | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 7500 | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 7500 |
|minGPU3 = Intel 915G | |minGPU3 = Intel 915G | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|recOS = 2000, XP | |recOS = 2000, XP | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz |
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 1.5 GHz | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 1.5 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |recHD = 3.5 GB | + | |recHD = 3.5 GB<br />2.2 GB (Steam) |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 4 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 4 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 |
Revision as of 18:29, 12 May 2024
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
Jade | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 2, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person, Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Hack and slash, Platform |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy, Middle East |
Series | Prince of Persia |
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within is a singleplayer third-person and bird's-eye view action, adventure, hack and slash and platform game in the Prince of Persia series.
General information
- Official franchise Discord server
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | The "Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Trilogy" re-release has a simple disc check. Russian copies use StarForce 3 DRM[Note 1]. All other releases use SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 2]. |
|||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+ | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [7] |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- There are two demos available: version 1 and version 2.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Unofficial Patch
- Fixes many problems with camera and mouse input, adds proper 16:9 support, 100 FPS cap to help with physics and de-sync problems in cutscenes.
- Odd camera sensitivity for controller users (see below).
Instructions |
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Notes
|
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files[citation needed] |
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|
Skip loading screens
Delete or rename video files[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13500/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\GameProfiles\POPWWPROFILES[Note 3] %PROGRAMDATA%\POPWWPROFILES\[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13500/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Playing at 60 FPS desyncs cutscenes lipsync and audio. See Cutscenes are de-synchronised. Cutscenes and parkour might behave unexpectedly if the frame rate is above 60 FPS. See Falling off Ropes during Wallruns in certain sections of the game. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen fix (Hor+)[8] |
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Notes
|
Windowed
Use DxWnd[9] |
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Notes
|
Post-processing
Disable post-processing effects[citation needed] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Forced Negative mouse acceleration and deadzones. Use Unofficial Patch to fix it. | |
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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Button prompts | See Button prompts. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Button prompts
- Works for the entire trilogy.
Instructions[10] |
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Notes
|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output.[11] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX Unified (compatible with EAX 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0). Reverb is not audible, requires boosting with DSOAL. |
|
Royalty free audio |
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to enable EAX and surround sound functionality on Windows Vista and later.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Italian | Retail, steam and Ubisoft Connect only. Patch for the GOG release here. |
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Japanese | Retail only | |||
Polish | Retail version only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Russian | Retail and GOG only. Patch for other digital release here. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Retail only |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Prince of Persia: Warrior Within | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues unresolved
Muted dialogue with Kaileena in the hourglass room
- Voices become inaudible during dialogue with Kaileena; this will force players to enable subtitles in the game options. There is no fix so far.
Issues fixed
FMVs played without audio
Use WW Audio Fix |
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|
Launcher not working
Registry edit method #1 |
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|
Registry edit method #2 |
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|
Run pop2.exe from the game directory while the launcher is open
|
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Notes
|
Use launcher skip |
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Notes
|
Use Widescreen Launcher v2 |
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Non-Steam:
Steam (Windows):
Steam (Linux):
Notes
|
Enable Alt+F4
Instructions |
---|
|
Alt+Tab not working
- After opening the game, pressing Alt+Tab ↹ does not return to the desktop.
Before entering the game, open a folder or a TXT file and then enter the game. |
---|
The game fails to start
- Error: "The game cannot be launched. The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect."
Run PrinceOfPersia.exe as administrator
|
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Cutscenes are de-synchronised
- Running the game at 60 FPS or above causes cutscenes to speed up while audio lags behind.
Cap the frame rate below 60 FPS[12] |
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Notes
|
Falling off Ropes during Wallruns in certain sections of the game
- This usually happens in the Garden level and to users of High Frame Rate and Variable Sync Displays that turn off V-Sync.
Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS[citation needed] |
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Enable V-Sync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz |
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Crashes during cutscene after the first boss fight
- In the middle of the cutscene, the game crashes to desktop.
Enable compatibility mode in the properties of PrinceOfPersia.exe , and set it to Windows XP (Service Pack 2) .[13]
|
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Unable to use Sand Powers besides Rewind/Recall when playing with a Controller
- This is a limitation of XInput Controllers when playing older DirectInput games. LT and RT are bound to the Z-Axis and do not register when held simultaneously.
If the controller supports multiple modes, switch from XInput to DirectInput and rebind buttons in the game options.[14] |
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Use bumpers instead |
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Use Steam Input to map the Left trigger to the R key on keyboard |
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Notes
|
Use XInput Plus[15] |
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Notes
|
Controller not working
Set the compatibility mode to Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
|
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If only profile selection works, you need to set the controls again. |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0b |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Extract all Voice, SFX & Music files
Instructions |
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Notes
|
Mods
Upscaled Videos and Artwork
- Upscales videos and artworks to 1080p.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz AMD Athlon 1.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | 3.5 GB 2.2 GB (Steam) |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 7500 Intel 915G DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 4 ATI Radeon 9500 |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[1][2][3][4] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[5] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[6]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 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). - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (13500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Windows Vista support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Prince of Persia: WW - Xbox.com - last accessed on 2024-05-12
- ↑ Prince of Persia: Warrior Within Widescreen HD Test №3 PC - YouTube - last accessed on 2017-03-02
- ↑ speedrun.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Sidspyker on 2020-09-22
- ↑ Verified by User:Reonu on June 12, 2022
- ↑ Verified by User:Sidspyker on 2020-09-22
- I happen to have a multiple modes controller, works as it should with no further tweaking necessary
- ↑ Verified by User:Sidspyker on 2020-09-22