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− | {{ii}} IPXWrapper provides a workaround for Windows Vista and beyond not supporting IPX, | + | {{ii}} IPXWrapper provides a workaround for Windows Vista and beyond not supporting IPX, used in multiplayer. Put ipxwrapper.dll, mswsock.dll, and wsock32.dll in the directory where Diablo.exe resides.<ref>[http://www.geekrant.org/2014/03/04/diablo-i-yes-diablo-1-lan-play-on-vista-or-windows-7/ Diablo I (yes, Diablo 1) LAN play on Vista or Windows 7]</ref><ref name="languide">[http://1radpc.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95 Diablo 1 - Windows Vista / 7 Color and LAN Issues RESOLVED</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:57, 8 August 2015
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Developers | |
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Blizzard North | |
Publishers | |
Blizzard Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 31, 1996 |
Mac OS (Classic) | May 8, 1998 |
Diablo | |
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Diablo | 1997 |
Diablo II | 2000 |
Diablo III | 2012 |
Diablo II: Resurrected | 2021 |
Diablo Immortal | 2022 |
Diablo IV | 2023 |
Key points
- Most people have moved on to either Diablo II or Diablo III for multiplayer.
- 20 FPS gameplay and 15 FPS videos.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.com | Included with the Diablo Battle Chest (old version). |
- Not available via digital distribution.
- Later versions of the Diablo Battle Chest no longer include the original Diablo.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Hellfire | Authorized third-party expansion. Cannot be played on Battle.net. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Battle.net's support section has the latest patches; spawn versions of the game require separate patches from the full versions. Battle.net will not connect without the latest patch.
IPXWrapper
- IPXWrapper provides a workaround for Windows Vista and beyond not supporting IPX, used in multiplayer. Put ipxwrapper.dll, mswsock.dll, and wsock32.dll in the directory where Diablo.exe resides.[2][3]
Mods
Diablo 1 HD
- An unofficial mod, also known as "Belzebub", in beta state for single player with a host of features including increased resolution and updated compatibility with modern Windows.
The Hell
- An unofficial mod that requires the expansion Hellfire to run which has various additions such as new spells, makes the game considerably more difficult, and has a tool for running the game on modern Windows.
The Awakening
- Another unofficial mod that also requires the Hellfire expansion.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- Windows: Multiplayer chat hotkey macros are stored in
<path-to-game>\diablo.ini
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Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | Co-op |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op |
- Only up to 2 players are supported via modem.
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 6112-6119 |
UDP | 6112-6119 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues unresolved
Music doesn't play during character selection
- The official patches introduced a behavior where music no longer plays on the character selection screen.
Instructions |
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Issues fixed
Rainbow or Washed Out Colors on Windows
- Colors can appear washed out, appear as a rainbow, or simply white due to a DirectDraw compatibility issue in Windows Vista and beyond.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Periodic crashes
- The game can crash periodically with modern Windows, especially due to modern GPU drivers.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Can't create character in multiplayer mode
- After entering a character name in multiplayer you can get a error due to Windows compatibility issues.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Can't connect to Battle.net
- You must be running the latest version and not have the Hellfire expansion installed.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 3 | |
OpenGL | Mac OS only. |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology | |
Multiplayer | Battle.net |
Freeablo
- A FOSS reimplementation of the Diablo engine currently in an alpha state; see the site for details.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, NT 4.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 60 MHz Pentium or better | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB 16 MB for multiplayer |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 3 compatible | |
Other | 2x CD-ROM drive |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | System 7.5 or higher (OS X not supported) | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB with virtual memory 32 MB with virtual memory for multiplayer |
32 MB with virtual memory |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 640x480 resolution and 256 color support | |
Other | 2x CD-ROM drive |
References
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Diablo I (yes, Diablo 1) LAN play on Vista or Windows 7
- ↑ [http://1radpc.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95 Diablo 1 - Windows Vista / 7 Color and LAN Issues RESOLVED
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