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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown |}} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown |}} | ||
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[[File:Outcast External General 1.png|290px|right|thumb|Launcher general settings (1/2).]] | [[File:Outcast External General 1.png|290px|right|thumb|Launcher general settings (1/2).]] | ||
[[File:Outcast External General 2.png|290px|right|thumb|Launcher general settings (2/2).]] | [[File:Outcast External General 2.png|290px|right|thumb|Launcher general settings (2/2).]] | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
====[http://www.planet-adelpha.net/Downloads/patches.html Official patches]==== | ====[http://www.planet-adelpha.net/Downloads/patches.html Official patches]==== | ||
| − | {{ii}} These patches are for the retail releases only. The | + | {{ii}} These patches are for the retail releases only. The GOG.com release already has them incorporated. |
{{ii}} It is strongly recommended you install patches 1-3, in order, and not any of the others on that site. | {{ii}} It is strongly recommended you install patches 1-3, in order, and not any of the others on that site. | ||
====Unofficial Patches==== | ====Unofficial Patches==== | ||
| − | + | [http://www.openoutcast.org/board/viewtopic.php?p=20487 Music Fix] | |
| − | + | {{ii}} This is for retail releases only, do not install on the GOG.com release. | |
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{{ii}} The correct link is under the 2º line marked <code>program</code> | {{ii}} The correct link is under the 2º line marked <code>program</code> | ||
{{ii}} Within that zip file you want to extract <code>CORRECION MUSICA_By_Zenger.zip</code> | {{ii}} Within that zip file you want to extract <code>CORRECION MUSICA_By_Zenger.zip</code> | ||
| − | + | [http://outcastii.free.fr/www/forum/viewtopic.php?t=633 Resolution Fix] | |
{{ii}} The links marked <code>HD-V3</code> are the most up-to-date version of this patch. | {{ii}} The links marked <code>HD-V3</code> are the most up-to-date version of this patch. | ||
{{++}} Allows for more resolution options than the unpatched game. | {{++}} Allows for more resolution options than the unpatched game. | ||
{{--}} The higher resolutions may cause a number of issues, as well as general instability. | {{--}} The higher resolutions may cause a number of issues, as well as general instability. | ||
| − | + | [http://www.gog.com/forum/outcast/experimental_outcast_hi_res_patch_up_to_1280x768_cyana_lighthouse_problem_fixed/post257 Deadfix] | |
{{++}} Fixes a crashing bug introduced by the Resolution Fix. | {{++}} Fixes a crashing bug introduced by the Resolution Fix. | ||
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|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
| − | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = |
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|uplay = | |uplay = | ||
Revision as of 16:03, 7 March 2015
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| Developers | |
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| Appeal S.A. | |
| Publishers | |
| Infogrames | |
| Engines | |
| GAIA | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | July 31, 1999 |
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| Outcast | |
|---|---|
| Outcast | 1999 |
| Outcast 1.1 | 2014 |
| Outcast: Second Contact | 2017 |
| Outcast: A New Beginning | 2024 |
This page is for the original version. For the updated version, see Outcast 1.1.
Key points
- To save the game, press F2 and use the equipped crystal
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Planet-Adelpha - fansite
- Open Outcast - site for a fanmade remake, with information on the original as well
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| GOG.com | |
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Essential improvements
Patches
Official patches
- These patches are for the retail releases only. The GOG.com release already has them incorporated.
- It is strongly recommended you install patches 1-3, in order, and not any of the others on that site.
Unofficial Patches
- This is for retail releases only, do not install on the GOG.com release.
- The correct link is under the 2º line marked
program - Within that zip file you want to extract
CORRECION MUSICA_By_Zenger.zip
- The links marked
HD-V3are the most up-to-date version of this patch. - Allows for more resolution options than the unpatched game.
- The higher resolutions may cause a number of issues, as well as general instability.
- Fixes a crashing bug introduced by the Resolution Fix.
Skip intro videos
Launch the game with LAUNCHER.EXE (as opposed to START.EXE)
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Issues fixed
Black Screen on Startup
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz Intel Pentium III |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6 compatible | 4 MB of VRAM |