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− | {{ | + | {{Disambig|the original game client up to and including the v1.31.1 patch|the v1.32.0 patch and above|the 2020 reimagining [[Warcraft III: Reforged]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Warcraft III Reign of Chaos cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard Entertainment}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blizzard Entertainment}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Vivendi Universal|Europe}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom|Japan}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom|Japan}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July 3, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July 3, 2002}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 3, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 3, 2002}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|warcraft-iii-reign-of-chaos|92}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|warcraft-iii-reign-of-chaos|93}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Warcraft }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |official site= http://classic.battle.net/war3/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 11034 | ||
+ | |lutris = warcraft-iii-reign-of-chaos | ||
|strategywiki = Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos | |strategywiki = Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos | ||
+ | |mobygames = 6860 | ||
|wikipedia = Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos | |wikipedia = Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos | ||
|winehq = 897 | |winehq = 897 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos''''' is a {{Glossary:Fantasy}} {{Glossary:RTS}} game developed by [[Company:Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard Entertainment]] with {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} content, and is the first fully 3D game by the studio. |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was released in July 2002, with '''''The Frozen Throne''''' expansion pack following in July 2003. They both use the same executable, with ''Reign of Chaos'' accessed with the {{code|-classic}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. Like prior Blizzard games, both titles were supported simultaneously. The initial support cycle lasted until March 2011 with patch 1.26a, during which time the disc check was removed, basic widescreen resolution support was implemented, balancing was refined, new maps and neutral heroes were added, and ''The Frozen Throne''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Rexxar campaign received its second and third acts. The game's support was restarted in March 2016; patch 1.27b from December 2016 is the last patch applicable to the retail version of the game, as all subsequent ones were distributed through [[Store:Battle.net|Battle.net]] exclusively. | ||
+ | |||
+ | With patch 1.29.0 from April 2018, the game started using different formats than before, and more quality-of-life improvements were added (such as support for more players in skirmish and multiplayer, improved widescreen support, etc.) laying the foundation for the "classic" mode of the then-upcoming '''''[[Warcraft III: Reforged]]'''''. The last pre-''Reforged'' version was 1.31.1 from June 2019. Redeeming the serial keys of the retail version on Battle.net will grant access to ''Reforged'', but restricted to its "classic" mode. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The original version of the game is no longer available digitally nor can it access the Battle.net multiplayer service, as it was replaced entirely by ''Reforged''. As there are significant changes between the two and valid reasons to keep using the retail version, this article retains relevant information for users of these builds. The game remains stable on modern systems after patching to [[#Patches|version 1.27b]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://shop.battle.net/family/warcraft-iii Official Blizzard Store Page For Warcraft III] |
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://battle.net/support/games/legacy Official Battle.net "Classic" Games Support] |
− | + | {{mm}} [http://classic.battle.net/war3/ Mojo StormStout's Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne Strategy Guide] - Strategy and Game Guide by Blizzard | |
− | {{mm}} [http://classic.battle.net/war3/ Mojo StormStout's Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne Strategy Guide] - Strategy and Game Guide by Blizzard | + | {{mm}} [https://maps.w3reforged.com/ maps.w3reforged.com] - Warcraft III & Warcraft III: Reforged Map Database |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.epicwar.com/maps/ Epicwar] - Large Warcraft III Map Database |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.hiveworkshop.com/ HIVE] - A Warcraft III community site with a focus on modding, and a map database. |
+ | {{mm}} [https://liquipedia.net/warcraft/Main_Page WarCraft III section on Liquipedia] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | | Battle.net | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{removed DRM|SecuROM|4}} on Windows; removed as of patch 1.21b, retaining only serial key requirement.<br>Most copies pre-2007 install on all three operating systems. | Battle.net | Windows, Mac OS, OS X }} |
− | {{ | + | }} |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} The original version is no longer sold digitally as of November 2018 in favor of [[Warcraft III: Reforged|the remaster]]. |
+ | {{ii}} If a retail copy is already owned, access to the classic version of [[Warcraft III: Reforged]] (which allows access to the original '''Reign of Chaos''' and '''The Frozen Throne''' campaign content as well as '''Reforged''' multiplayer) can be gained for free by entering the serial key [https://battle.net/shop/checkout/key-claim here] on Battle.net and then downloading the installer from [https://battle.net/support/en/article/256212 here]; this will install the [[Store:Battle.net|Battle.net App]] in order to download the '''Warcraft III: Reforged''' client. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Installers for non-Reforged versions are no longer available from Blizzard. | ||
+ | {{ii}} With patch 1.21b, the game no longer requires the CD to play. | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/warcraft-iii/file/warcraft-iii-reign-of-chaos-playable-demo Windows], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/warcraft-iii/file/warcraft-iii-reign-of-chaos-playable-demo-mac OS X]. While its missions were added in the full version of The Frozen Throne expansion, the voiceovers were not migrated. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Warcraft Battle Chest''' retail release includes Reign of Chaos and The Frozen Throne, and is patched to 1.21b. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes new campaigns, maps, units, and mechanics. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row|1= The Frozen Throne |2= |3= Windows, OS X }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | ====List of 1.27b patches==== | |
− | + | {{ii}} Version 1.27b is the most up-to-date standalone installer version for the retail release, as well as the the Czech release.{{CN|date=September 2018|Czech needs to be confirmed}}. | |
+ | {{++}} Official support for Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 as well as Mac 10.10 and 10.11 was added with version 1.27a, though Mac 10.9 remains unsupported. | ||
+ | {{--}} Support for older Windows, as well as Direct3D 8, was removed in version 1.27a. Version 1.26a should be used instead if compatibility with older machines is required. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The 1.27b patches for a specific language can be downloaded from Blizzard's FTP server using the links below, or from the PCGW download mirrors ([https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1180-warcraft-3-standalone-patches-all-languages-windows/ Windows], [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1234-warcraft-3-standalone-patches-all-languages-mac/ Mac]). | ||
+ | {{ii}} Install the '''Reign of Chaos''' patch ''only'' if '''The Frozen Throne''' is ''not'' installed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | :: {| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! scope="col" style="width: 150px;" | Patch Language | ||
+ | ! scope="col" style="width: 200px; text-align: center" | Reign of Chaos | ||
+ | ! scope="col" style="width: 200px; text-align: center" | The Frozen Throne | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | English | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_English.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_English.zip Mac] | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_English.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_English.zip Mac] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Chinese_Simp.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Chinese_Simp.zip Mac] | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Chinese_Simp.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Chinese_Simp.zip Mac] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Chinese_Trad.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Chinese_Trad.zip Mac] | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Chinese_Trad.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Chinese_Trad.zip Mac] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Czech | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Cesky.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Cesky.zip Mac] | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Cesky.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Cesky.zip Mac] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | French | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Francais.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Francais.zip Mac] | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Francais.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Francais.zip Mac] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | German | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Deutsch.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Deutsch.zip Mac] | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Deutsch.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Deutsch.zip Mac] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Italian | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Italiano.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Italiano.zip Mac] | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Italiano.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Italiano.zip Mac] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Japanese | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Japanese.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Japanese.zip Mac] | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Japanese.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Japanese.zip Mac] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Korean | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Korean.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Korean.zip Mac] | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Korean.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Korean.zip Mac] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Polish | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Polski.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Polski.zip Mac] | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Polski.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Polski.zip Mac] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Russian | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Russian.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Russian.zip Mac] | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Russian.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Russian.zip Mac] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Spanish | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3ROC_127b_Castellano.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3ROC_127b_Castellano.zip Mac] | ||
+ | | style="text-align: center" | [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/pc/War3TFT_127b_Castellano.exe Windows], [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war3x/patches/Mac/War3TFT_127b_Castellano.zip Mac] | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Conversion to [[Warcraft III: Reforged|Reforged]] build=== | ||
+ | Updating to the latest version requires the use of the "Warcraft III Launcher" program. Clicking on "Battle.net" in the main menu will automatically attempt to patch the game to the latest version, and will download and run the "Warcraft III Launcher." | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} This requires the [[Store:Battle.net|Battle.net App]] to be installed. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Versions above 1.28 will automatically update to [[Warcraft III: Reforged]] "classic" the next time the game is launched. Versions at or below 1.28 will automatically update the next time Battle.net is chosen from the main menu. "Reforged" visuals will only be available if the user's account has that version of the game purchased. | ||
+ | {{--}} As of version 1.28, support for the Czech version of the game has been dropped,{{CN|date=September 2018}} and new standalone patch installers are no longer provided by Blizzard. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/com.blizzard.Warcraft III.plist|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/com.blizzard.WarcraftIII.plist}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Warcraft III\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Blizzard/Warcraft III/Save/}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Saved games were migrated from {{file|{{p|game}}\Save|folder}} in patch 1.28.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Warcraft_III/Patch_1.28|title=Warcraft III/Patch 1.28 - Wowpedia - Your wiki guide to the World of Warcraft|date=2023-01-06}}</ref> | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Warcraft III Video.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Warcraft III Video.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/warcraft-iii-frozen-throne/en |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = gold |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold |
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Widescreen option added in patch 1.25b, however it would still display at 4:3 aspect ratio, resulting in a stretched image.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=KyoriAsh|date=2023-01-03|comment=[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/326048443040530432/1059795170905829416/image.png 1280 x 960] vs [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/326048443040530432/1059795626277228614/image.png 1600 x 900] running on Simplified Chinese version of 1.27.1.7085}}</ref> Native widescreen support only available starting from patch 1.29. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Native support added in patch 1.29. |
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Native support added in patch 1.29. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Native support added in patch 1.29. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Defaults to 70°. |
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} or use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Enabled by default since patch 1.28. Use the <code>-nativefullscr</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] for exclusive fullscreen. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = hackable | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Can be enabled by modifying a registry key.<br> | ||
+ | Only works in exclusive fullscreen using the <code>-nativefullscr</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] until version 1.29.2. See [[#Enabling Vsync for exclusive fullscreen mode|Enabling Vsync for exclusive fullscreen mode]]. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Capped near screen refresh rate when in borderless windowed or windowed mode. Capped at 64 FPS prior to patch 1.30. |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = hackable |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Uncapped when running in exclusive fullscreen using the <code>-nativefullscr</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. |
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = false | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== |
− | {{ | + | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate in registry|ref=<ref name="refcheck Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-09-19}}</ref>|fix= | |
+ | # Go to {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\Video}}. | ||
+ | # Double-click on <code>refreshrate</code> and select Decimal. | ||
+ | # Change <code>60</code> to the screen refresh rate and click OK. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate with Special K|ref=<ref name="refcheck Keith"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. Manual local installation may work better. | ||
+ | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\d3d9.ini}} or {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\Warcraft III.exe\SpecialK.ini}}, depending on the used installation method. | ||
+ | # Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | ===Enabling V-sync for exclusive fullscreen mode=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change the v-sync registry key|ref=|fix= | |
− | + | # Go to {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\Video}}. | |
− | + | # Double-click on {{Registry|vsync}} and select Decimal. | |
− | # Go to | + | # Change the value to <code>1</code> and click OK. |
− | # | + | # Run the game with the <code>-nativefullscr</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. |
− | # Change the | ||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | ==Input | + | {{ii}} As of version 1.29.2, V-sync seems to be active by default, also setting <code>vsync=0</code> does not disable vsync, which implies the switch has been deprecated altogether. This solution is meant for fully updated retail versions. |
− | {{Input | + | |
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = hackable | |key remap = hackable | ||
− | |key remap notes = Details can be found in the | + | |key remap notes = Details can be found in the {{file|CustomKeyInfo.txt}} file in the installation folder. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = false |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = false |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |playstation controllers = false | ||
+ | |playstation controller models = | ||
+ | |playstation controllers notes = | ||
+ | |playstation prompts = false | ||
+ | |playstation prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualsense adaptive trigger support = false | ||
+ | |dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = | ||
+ | |dualsense haptics support = false | ||
+ | |dualsense haptics support notes = | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes = | ||
+ | |playstation connection 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= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Warcraft III Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Warcraft III Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume 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 2. | + | |eax support notes = EAX 2, Support removed with 1.30 update and replaced with software. |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = American English and British English available. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = [https://archive.org/download/warcraft-iii-repack-by-poseden-netshow-1.30.9655.-7z/Reforged_Content/WarCraft_III_Reforged_Content_Languages.7z Audio dub from Warcraft 3 Reforged. Can be used on the classic client] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = [https://archive.org/download/warcraft-iii-repack-by-poseden-netshow-1.30.9655.-7z/Reforged_Content/WarCraft_III_Reforged_Content_Languages.7z Audio dub from Warcraft 3 Reforged. Can be used on the classic client] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only up to 1.27b; 1.28 and higher not supported.{{CN|date=September 2018}} | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }}{{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan-made localization, supports 1.27b; [http://huncraft.hu/warcraft3 download]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = [https://archive.org/download/warcraft-iii-repack-by-poseden-netshow-1.30.9655.-7z/Reforged_Content/WarCraft_III_Reforged_Content_Languages.7z Audio dub from Warcraft 3 Reforged. Can be used on the classic client] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation – [https://ggames.com.br/files/file/556-traducao-warcraft-3-reign-of-chaos-ptbr/ download.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Supports versions 1.26, 1.27b and 1.29.2. [https://forum.donanimhaber.com/warcraft-iii-turkce-yama-v3-30-patch-1-29--119751346 Link to the creator's topic.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = hackable |
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 12 |
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
− | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = Up to patch 1.29, use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op]. |
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 12 | |lan play players = 12 | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = 1.28 and later requires Bonjour service to run. |
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 24 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official Battle.net servers were shut down on January 28, 2020<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wowhead.com/news/warcraft-iii-reforged-missing-and-removed-features-310895|title=Warcraft III: Reforged Missing and Removed Features|date=2023-06-08}}</ref>; use Warcraft 3 Loader to play in unofficial servers.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://pvpgn.pro/w3l.html|title=Warcraft 3 Loader for PvPGN|date=2023-06-08}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
− | |matchmaking notes = | + | |matchmaking notes = Was shut down along with the official servers. |
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = hackable |
− | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = Use [https://lancraft.blogspot.com/p/lancraft.html LanCraft]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Network/Ports | {{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = 6112, 6113-6119 | |tcp = 6112, 6113-6119 | ||
− | |udp = | + | |udp = 6112 |
|upnp = unknown | |upnp = unknown | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, (DGVoodoo2) see requirements in the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/warcraft-iii/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Even with the patch, the map editor will not be compatible with Intel Macs | {{ii}} Even with the patch, the map editor will not be compatible with Intel Macs | ||
− | As of | + | As of patch v1.27a, the game can be installed natively on Intel Macs without requiring PowerPC application support. |
+ | |||
+ | ==="Windows NT is not supported"=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only early builds of Reign of Chaos did not officially support the NT line of Windows operating systems. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The related warning when running the installer from pre-2007 discs can be ignored. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [[#Patches|latest retail patch]]}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Windows Vista, 7, 8.1, and 10 compatibility=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Official support for Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 was added in patch v1.27a. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [[#Patches|latest retail patch]]}} | ||
− | ===Windows | + | ===The Frozen Throne installer does not recognize a Reign of Chaos installation=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | This may occur if the Reign of Chaos installer fails to deploy its uninstaller in {{folder|{{p|windir}}}}, which is the case with the 2007 BestSeller Series re-release, which has an altered setup. The Frozen Throne checks for Reign of Chaos by querying the existence of the uninstaller file and will refuse to proceed until those files are present. |
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Place dummy files in the Windows directory|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.techsupportforum.com/threads/solved-warcraft-3-the-frozen-throne-wc3-required-to-install.367653/|title=[SOLVED] Warcraft 3 The Frozen Throne : WC3 Required to Install|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Create blank files named {{file|War3Uninst.dat}} and {{file|War3Uninst.exe}} | ||
+ | # Place them in {{folder|{{p|windir}}}} | ||
+ | # Reattempt installing The Frozen Throne}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===The Frozen Throne installer stuck on "Waiting for files to close"=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This may occur if Reign of Chaos was installed and opened just prior, as the executable will still be active in the background even after exiting the game. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Open the task manager and end the {{file|war3.exe}} process|ref=|fix=}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Black screen with audio for in-game cinematics=== | ||
+ | Blizzard's video codec does not get properly registered during installation on newer operating systems. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Manually registering the codecs|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-02-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Run the Command Prompt as administrator. | ||
+ | # Type <code>regsvr32 "{{p|game}}\blizzard.ax"</code> | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} To manually unregister it, run the same command but with the <code>/u</code> parameter before the file path.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative solution: download and install the [https://github.com/Nevcairiel/LAVFilters/releases LAVFilters]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://us.battle.net/en/forum/topic/12203110379|title=Battle.net Forums - Warcraft 3: Cinematics are black|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Low performance in Wine=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force the game to run with OpenGL rendering|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | * See the [[#API|API]] table for details. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in Windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | * See the [[#Video|Video settings]] table for details. |
− | |||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
+ | {{ii}} This fix has reportedly worked well on older Intel integrated GPUs.{{cn|date=April 2016}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Microstutter on modern machines=== | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use RivaTuner to limit the FPS to 64|ref=<ref name="refcheck Flang">{{Refcheck|user=Flang|date=2018-09-06}}</ref>}} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Prevent front buffer locking|fix= | |
+ | # Go to {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\Video}}. | ||
+ | # Double-click on <code>lockfb</code>. | ||
+ | # Set the value to <code>0</code> and click OK. | ||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} This approach will only work up to patch 1.31.1 and affects the d3d8/d3d9 renderer. |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 8, 9, 11 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Version 1.26a and older use Direct3D 8 |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = 2 | + | |opengl versions = 2 |
− | |opengl notes = Use the {{code|-opengl}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to force OpenGL rendering in Windows. | + | |opengl notes = Use the {{code|-opengl}} or {{code|-graphicsapi OpenGL2}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to force OpenGL rendering in Windows. |
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = 2 | |shader model versions = 2 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = Support for later versions of Windows after XP was added in 2007. | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = Initially PowerPC-only until patch 1.21, which converted the game to a universal binary, but dropped Classic support in the process.<br><br>Later on in patch 1.27a, the game's app was made 64-bit to support 10.10+. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = FMOD |
− | |audio notes = | + | |audio notes = Dolby Surround, Miles Emulated 3D and Creative Labs EAX2before patch 1.30. |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|cutscenes = | |cutscenes = | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
− | |multiplayer = Battle.net | + | |multiplayer = Battle.net Classic |
− | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= Official servers were shut down in 28 January 2020. Since 1 June 2021 update from retail version WC3 classic to Reforged don't work anymore. Use Warcraft 3 Loader to play in unofficial servers. |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | { | + | ===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]=== |
− | + | {| class="wikitable" | |
− | + | |- | |
− | + | ! Command<ref>[https://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/complete-command-line-arguments-guide.288224/ Complete Command-Line Arguments Guide | HIVE]</ref> !! Description | |
− | + | |- | |
+ | | -window || Runs the game in windowed mode | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -fullscreen || Runs the game in borderless windowed mode | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -nativefullscr || Runs the game in fullscreen mode | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -nowfpause || Prevents the game from pausing upon losing focus | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -d3d || Runs the game using Direct3D (obsolete as of 1.29) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -opengl || Runs the game using OpenGL (obsolete as of 1.29) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -swtnl || Runs the game using Software T&L (obsolete as of 1.29) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -graphicsapi [option] || Runs the game using selected graphics API (as of 1.29): <code>OpenGL2</code>, <code>Direct3D9</code>. Using other options is reported to crash the game. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -classic || Runs the base game (Reign of Chaos) instead of The Frozen Throne. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -loadfile [filename] || Immediately runs the game from the specified save file. When applied to the map editor executable, it applies the same functionality to the specified map file | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -datadir [path] || Forces the game to load all files from the specified folder (useful for mods) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -crash || Intentionally crashes the game to test the crash log output | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -locale [locale] || Switches the game's language | ||
+ | |} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minVRAM = 8 MB | |minVRAM = 8 MB | ||
|minDX = 8.1 | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
+ | |minaudio = 16-bit sound card | ||
+ | |minother = 4X CD-ROM | ||
|recOS = 2000, ME, XP | |recOS = 2000, ME, XP |
Revision as of 13:15, 20 May 2024
This page is for the original game client up to and including the v1.31.1 patch. For the v1.32.0 patch and above, see the 2020 reimagining Warcraft III: Reforged.
Developers | |
---|---|
Blizzard Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Blizzard Entertainment | |
Europe | Vivendi Universal |
Japan | Capcom |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 3, 2002 |
Mac OS (Classic) | July 3, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | July 3, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 92 |
IGDB | 93 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Warcraft |
Warcraft | |
---|---|
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans | 1994 |
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness | 1995 |
Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans | Cancelled |
Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition | 1999 |
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos | 2002 |
World of Warcraft | 2004 |
Hearthstone | 2014 |
Warcraft III: Reforged | 2020 |
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos is a fantasy RTS game developed by Blizzard Entertainment with singleplayer and multiplayer content, and is the first fully 3D game by the studio.
The game was released in July 2002, with The Frozen Throne expansion pack following in July 2003. They both use the same executable, with Reign of Chaos accessed with the -classic
command line argument. Like prior Blizzard games, both titles were supported simultaneously. The initial support cycle lasted until March 2011 with patch 1.26a, during which time the disc check was removed, basic widescreen resolution support was implemented, balancing was refined, new maps and neutral heroes were added, and The Frozen Throne's Rexxar campaign received its second and third acts. The game's support was restarted in March 2016; patch 1.27b from December 2016 is the last patch applicable to the retail version of the game, as all subsequent ones were distributed through Battle.net exclusively.
With patch 1.29.0 from April 2018, the game started using different formats than before, and more quality-of-life improvements were added (such as support for more players in skirmish and multiplayer, improved widescreen support, etc.) laying the foundation for the "classic" mode of the then-upcoming Warcraft III: Reforged. The last pre-Reforged version was 1.31.1 from June 2019. Redeeming the serial keys of the retail version on Battle.net will grant access to Reforged, but restricted to its "classic" mode.
The original version of the game is no longer available digitally nor can it access the Battle.net multiplayer service, as it was replaced entirely by Reforged. As there are significant changes between the two and valid reasons to keep using the retail version, this article retains relevant information for users of these builds. The game remains stable on modern systems after patching to version 1.27b.
General information
- Official Blizzard Store Page For Warcraft III
- Official Battle.net "Classic" Games Support
- Mojo StormStout's Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne Strategy Guide - Strategy and Game Guide by Blizzard
- maps.w3reforged.com - Warcraft III & Warcraft III: Reforged Map Database
- Epicwar - Large Warcraft III Map Database
- HIVE - A Warcraft III community site with a focus on modding, and a map database.
- WarCraft III section on Liquipedia
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 4 DRM on Windows; removed as of patch 1.21b, retaining only serial key requirement. Most copies pre-2007 install on all three operating systems. |
- The original version is no longer sold digitally as of November 2018 in favor of the remaster.
- If a retail copy is already owned, access to the classic version of Warcraft III: Reforged (which allows access to the original Reign of Chaos and The Frozen Throne campaign content as well as Reforged multiplayer) can be gained for free by entering the serial key here on Battle.net and then downloading the installer from here; this will install the Battle.net App in order to download the Warcraft III: Reforged client.
- Installers for non-Reforged versions are no longer available from Blizzard.
- With patch 1.21b, the game no longer requires the CD to play.
- A free demo version is available from GameFront: Windows, OS X. While its missions were added in the full version of The Frozen Throne expansion, the voiceovers were not migrated.
Version differences
- The Warcraft Battle Chest retail release includes Reign of Chaos and The Frozen Throne, and is patched to 1.21b.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes new campaigns, maps, units, and mechanics. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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The Frozen Throne |
Essential improvements
Patches
List of 1.27b patches
- Version 1.27b is the most up-to-date standalone installer version for the retail release, as well as the the Czech release.[citation needed].
- Official support for Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 as well as Mac 10.10 and 10.11 was added with version 1.27a, though Mac 10.9 remains unsupported.
- Support for older Windows, as well as Direct3D 8, was removed in version 1.27a. Version 1.26a should be used instead if compatibility with older machines is required.
- The 1.27b patches for a specific language can be downloaded from Blizzard's FTP server using the links below, or from the PCGW download mirrors (Windows, Mac).
- Install the Reign of Chaos patch only if The Frozen Throne is not installed.
Patch Language Reign of Chaos The Frozen Throne English Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Simplified Chinese Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Traditional Chinese Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Czech Windows, Mac Windows, Mac French Windows, Mac Windows, Mac German Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Italian Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Japanese Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Korean Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Polish Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Russian Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Spanish Windows, Mac Windows, Mac
Conversion to Reforged build
Updating to the latest version requires the use of the "Warcraft III Launcher" program. Clicking on "Battle.net" in the main menu will automatically attempt to patch the game to the latest version, and will download and run the "Warcraft III Launcher."
- This requires the Battle.net App to be installed.
- Versions above 1.28 will automatically update to Warcraft III: Reforged "classic" the next time the game is launched. Versions at or below 1.28 will automatically update the next time Battle.net is chosen from the main menu. "Reforged" visuals will only be available if the user's account has that version of the game purchased.
- As of version 1.28, support for the Czech version of the game has been dropped,[citation needed] and new standalone patch installers are no longer provided by Blizzard.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\ |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Preferences/com.blizzard.Warcraft III.plist $HOME/Library/Preferences/com.blizzard.WarcraftIII.plist |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Warcraft III\ |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Blizzard/Warcraft III/Save/ |
- Saved games were migrated from
<path-to-game>\Save
in patch 1.28.[1]
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Widescreen option added in patch 1.25b, however it would still display at 4:3 aspect ratio, resulting in a stretched image.[2] Native widescreen support only available starting from patch 1.29. | ||
Multi-monitor | Native support added in patch 1.29. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Native support added in patch 1.29. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Native support added in patch 1.29. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Defaults to 70°. | ||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter or use the -windowed parameter. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | Enabled by default since patch 1.28. Use the -nativefullscr parameter for exclusive fullscreen. |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Can be enabled by modifying a registry key. Only works in exclusive fullscreen using the -nativefullscr parameter until version 1.29.2. See Enabling Vsync for exclusive fullscreen mode. |
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60 FPS | Capped near screen refresh rate when in borderless windowed or windowed mode. Capped at 64 FPS prior to patch 1.30. | ||
120+ FPS | Uncapped when running in exclusive fullscreen using the -nativefullscr parameter. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate in registry[3] |
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Set screen refresh rate with Special K[3] |
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Enabling V-sync for exclusive fullscreen mode
Change the v-sync registry key |
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- As of version 1.29.2, V-sync seems to be active by default, also setting
vsync=0
does not disable vsync, which implies the switch has been deprecated altogether. This solution is meant for fully updated retail versions.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Details can be found in the CustomKeyInfo.txt file in the installation folder. |
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Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Scroll speed only. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2, Support removed with 1.30 update and replaced with software. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | American English and British English available. | |||
Simplified Chinese | Audio dub from Warcraft 3 Reforged. Can be used on the classic client | |||
Traditional Chinese | Audio dub from Warcraft 3 Reforged. Can be used on the classic client | |||
Czech | Retail only up to 1.27b; 1.28 and higher not supported.[citation needed] | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan-made localization, supports 1.27b; download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | Audio dub from Warcraft 3 Reforged. Can be used on the classic client | |||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation – download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Supports versions 1.26, 1.27b and 1.29.2. Link to the creator's topic. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 12 | Up to patch 1.29, use Nucleus Co-op. | ||
LAN play | 12 | 1.28 and later requires Bonjour service to run. | ||
Online play | 24 | The official Battle.net servers were shut down on January 28, 2020[4]; use Warcraft 3 Loader to play in unofficial servers.[5] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | Was shut down along with the official servers. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use LanCraft. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 6112, 6113-6119 |
UDP | 6112 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, (DGVoodoo2) see requirements in the vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Running the game on Intel-based Macs
- Even with the patch, the map editor will not be compatible with Intel Macs
As of patch v1.27a, the game can be installed natively on Intel Macs without requiring PowerPC application support.
"Windows NT is not supported"
- Only early builds of Reign of Chaos did not officially support the NT line of Windows operating systems.
- The related warning when running the installer from pre-2007 discs can be ignored.
Install the latest retail patch |
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Windows Vista, 7, 8.1, and 10 compatibility
- Official support for Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 was added in patch v1.27a.
Install the latest retail patch |
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The Frozen Throne installer does not recognize a Reign of Chaos installation
This may occur if the Reign of Chaos installer fails to deploy its uninstaller in %WINDIR%
, which is the case with the 2007 BestSeller Series re-release, which has an altered setup. The Frozen Throne checks for Reign of Chaos by querying the existence of the uninstaller file and will refuse to proceed until those files are present.
Place dummy files in the Windows directory[6] |
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The Frozen Throne installer stuck on "Waiting for files to close"
- This may occur if Reign of Chaos was installed and opened just prior, as the executable will still be active in the background even after exiting the game.
Open the task manager and end the war3.exe process
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Black screen with audio for in-game cinematics
Blizzard's video codec does not get properly registered during installation on newer operating systems.
Manually registering the codecs[7] |
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Alternative solution: download and install the LAVFilters[8] |
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Low performance in Wine
Force the game to run with OpenGL rendering[citation needed] |
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Run the game in Windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Microstutter on modern machines
Use RivaTuner to limit the FPS to 64[9] |
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Prevent front buffer locking |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8, 9, 11 | Version 1.26a and older use Direct3D 8 |
OpenGL | 2 | Use the -opengl or -graphicsapi OpenGL2 command line argument to force OpenGL rendering in Windows. |
Shader Model support | 2 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | Support for later versions of Windows after XP was added in 2007. | ||||
macOS (OS X) | Initially PowerPC-only until patch 1.21, which converted the game to a universal binary, but dropped Classic support in the process. Later on in patch 1.27a, the game's app was made 64-bit to support 10.10+. |
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Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | FMOD | Dolby Surround, Miles Emulated 3D and Creative Labs EAX2before patch 1.30. |
Multiplayer | Battle.net Classic | Official servers were shut down in 28 January 2020. Since 1 June 2021 update from retail version WC3 classic to Reforged don't work anymore. Use Warcraft 3 Loader to play in unofficial servers. |
Command line arguments
Command[10] | Description |
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-window | Runs the game in windowed mode |
-fullscreen | Runs the game in borderless windowed mode |
-nativefullscr | Runs the game in fullscreen mode |
-nowfpause | Prevents the game from pausing upon losing focus |
-d3d | Runs the game using Direct3D (obsolete as of 1.29) |
-opengl | Runs the game using OpenGL (obsolete as of 1.29) |
-swtnl | Runs the game using Software T&L (obsolete as of 1.29) |
-graphicsapi [option] | Runs the game using selected graphics API (as of 1.29): OpenGL2 , Direct3D9 . Using other options is reported to crash the game.
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-classic | Runs the base game (Reign of Chaos) instead of The Frozen Throne. |
-loadfile [filename] | Immediately runs the game from the specified save file. When applied to the map editor executable, it applies the same functionality to the specified map file |
-datadir [path] | Forces the game to load all files from the specified folder (useful for mods) |
-crash | Intentionally crashes the game to test the crash log output |
-locale [locale] | Switches the game's language |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | 600 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia RIVA TNT 3dfx Voodoo 3 Intel i810 ATI Rage 128 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | 16-bit sound card | |
Other | 4X CD-ROM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.3.9 to 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 400 MHz | 600 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM | 32 MB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Warcraft III/Patch 1.28 - Wowpedia - Your wiki guide to the World of Warcraft - last accessed on 2023-01-06
- ↑ Verified by User:KyoriAsh on 2023-01-03
- 1280 x 960 vs 1600 x 900 running on Simplified Chinese version of 1.27.1.7085
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2017-09-19
- ↑ Warcraft III: Reforged Missing and Removed Features - last accessed on 2023-06-08
- ↑ Warcraft 3 Loader for PvPGN - last accessed on 2023-06-08
- ↑ [SOLVED] Warcraft 3 The Frozen Throne : WC3 Required to Install - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-02-09
- ↑ Battle.net Forums - Warcraft 3: Cinematics are black - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Flang on 2018-09-06
- ↑ Complete Command-Line Arguments Guide | HIVE