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+ | {{ii}} The developer offers an [[#Official DRM-free executable|official DRM-free executable]] for versions using {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, Steam | {{removed DRM|TAGES}} (removed in [https://www.egosoft.com/download/x3tc/patches_en.php Patch 2.5]).<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=261633|title=egosoft.com :: View topic - X3: Terran Conflict 2.5 has arrived!|date=May 2023}}</ref><br>The Aldrin Missions release uses TAGES {{DRM|Solidshield}}.<br>Gold Edition is DRM-free.<br>Albion Prelude requires Steam. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, Steam | {{removed DRM|TAGES}} (removed in [https://www.egosoft.com/download/x3tc/patches_en.php Patch 2.5]).<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=261633|title=egosoft.com :: View topic - X3: Terran Conflict 2.5 has arrived!|date=May 2023}}</ref><br>The Aldrin Missions release uses TAGES {{DRM|Solidshield}}.<br>Gold Edition is DRM-free.<br>Albion Prelude requires Steam. | | Windows }} | ||
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− | === | + | ===Official DRM-free executable=== |
The developer offers an official "nosteam" (DRM-free) executable [https://www.egosoft.com/download/x3ap/bonus_en.php here]. | The developer offers an official "nosteam" (DRM-free) executable [https://www.egosoft.com/download/x3ap/bonus_en.php here]. | ||
{{ii}} Necessary for mods as the Steam executable tries to connect to nonexistent IP addresses, sometimes leading to crashes. | {{ii}} Necessary for mods as the Steam executable tries to connect to nonexistent IP addresses, sometimes leading to crashes. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\EGOSOFT\X3TC}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\EGOSOFT\X3TC|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\EgoSoft\X3TC\profiles\|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\EgoSoft\X3AP\profiles\}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/EgoSoft/X3TC/config.yaml|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/EgoSoft/X3AP/config.yaml|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/EgoSoft/X3FL/config.yaml}} | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/EgoSoft/X3TC/config.yaml|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/EgoSoft/X3AP/config.yaml|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/EgoSoft/X3FL/config.yaml}} |
Revision as of 23:02, 15 May 2024
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Developers | |
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Egosoft | |
macOS (OS X) | Virtual Programming |
Publishers | |
Deep Silver | |
Interactive Gaming Software | |
OS X | Virtual Programming |
Engines | |
X³ Reality Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 16, 2008 |
macOS (OS X) | October 5, 2009 |
Linux | July 1, 2013 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Vehicle simulator, Business |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | X |
X | |
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X: Beyond the Frontier | 1999 |
X-Tension | 2000 |
X2: The Threat | 2003 |
X3: Reunion | 2005 |
X3: Terran Conflict | 2008 |
X Rebirth | 2013 |
X Rebirth VR Edition | 2017 |
X4: Foundations | 2018 |
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.
General information
- Official Forums
- Official Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- The developer offers an official DRM-free executable for versions using Steam DRM.
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | TAGES DRM (removed in Patch 2.5).[1] The Aldrin Missions release uses TAGES Solidshield DRM. Gold Edition is DRM-free. Albion Prelude requires Steam. |
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GamersGate | Terran War Package also available. | |||
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GOG.com | Includes Albion Prelude and Farnham's Legacy. | |||
Steam | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | X3: Albion Prelude. Sold as a standalone app. |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Albion Prelude | Also received a boxed standalone release. | |
Albion Prelude Bonus Package | Free. | |
Terran Conflict Bonus Package | Free. | |
Farnham's Legacy | Requires Albion Prelude. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip Intro[citation needed] |
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Patches
- Patches are available.
Remove menu background[citation needed] |
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Official DRM-free executable
The developer offers an official "nosteam" (DRM-free) executable here.
- Necessary for mods as the Steam executable tries to connect to nonexistent IP addresses, sometimes leading to crashes.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\EGOSOFT\X3TC %USERPROFILE%\Documents\EgoSoft\X3TC\profiles\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\EgoSoft\X3AP\profiles\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/EgoSoft/X3TC/config.yaml $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/EgoSoft/X3AP/config.yaml $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/EgoSoft/X3FL/config.yaml |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\EgoSoft\X3TC\save\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\EgoSoft\X3AP\save\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/Egosoft/X3TC/save/ $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/EgoSoft/X3AP/save/ $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/EgoSoft/X3FL/save/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | [2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | For unlisted resolutions, edit the res.dat file. |
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Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Configurable from 70° to 90°. | ||
Windowed | Only certain resolutions configurable (same as for fullscreen). AA is disabled in windowed mode. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Added in patch 3.4 (Terran Conflict) and 3.3 (Albion Prelude) | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Only available in fullscreen mode. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
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
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Effects, music, voice. | |
Surround sound | 6 channel support requires DirectSound3D[3] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2,[4] EAX 4[5] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Official localization by Noviy Disk. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by Elite-Games.ru | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Native 3D | |||
Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod to improve 3D support. | ||
TriDef 3D | |||
iZ3D |
Devices | |||
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TrackIR | Albion Prelude only. |
Issues fixed
Game crash to desktop
- ffdshow, a DirectShow codec which can be installed as a standalone codec or alongside other DirectShow codecs in a codec pack, can cause a CTD (Crash to Desktop). To correct this, the game's executable needs to be added to ffdshow's blacklist. To do so:
Add the game to ffdshow blacklist[6] |
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Notes
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Alt-Tab behavior
- It may not be possible to re-enter the game after alt-tabbing out due to the "Run game in background" setting in the Gameplay Options menu being set to "No" by default. To correct this:
Enable "Run game in background" in Gameplay Options[citation needed] |
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Linux issues
Instructions[citation needed] |
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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 | 1.1, 3 | [citation needed] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
Linux |
Mods
- Game generates the game world AFTER you are already ingame, so the game will be sluggish for some time. For mods, a 4gb patch is required.
Plugin Manager for Egosoft X Series
Mayhem
- After Lithcube's Universe, this mod also serves as a base for other mods.
Lithcube's Universe
- Functions as a base for the vast majority of mods.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista SP1, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 1.1 support |
Shader model 3.0 support |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | 10.8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz Intel Core i7-2620M |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 3000 256 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0 compatible | 512 MB of VRAM OpenGL 3.0 compatible |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz Intel Core i7-2620M |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Mesa 9.0 256 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0 compatible | 512 MB of VRAM OpenGL 3.0 compatible |
References
- ↑ egosoft.com :: View topic - X3: Terran Conflict 2.5 has arrived! - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Cloud Sync Enabled - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: X3: Terran Conflict - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Realtek spdif out - no surround? - egosoft.com forum - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Some Sound Questions - egosoft.com forum - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ EGOSOFT · Support · FAQs · FAQ: Read answer - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ X3:TC Forums, "How to disable ffdshow" - last accessed on May 2023