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# Download and install the latest [http://exult.sourceforge.net/download.php Windows snapshot]. | # Download and install the latest [http://exult.sourceforge.net/download.php Windows snapshot]. | ||
# The installer will prompt for the installation folders; for the GOG.com version these are <code>ULTIMA7</code> for The Black Gate and <code>SERPENT</code> for Serpent Isle. | # The installer will prompt for the installation folders; for the GOG.com version these are <code>ULTIMA7</code> for The Black Gate and <code>SERPENT</code> for Serpent Isle. | ||
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# Optionally, install the [http://exult.sourceforge.net/download.php All-In-One Audio Data] for enhanced sounds and music. | # Optionally, install the [http://exult.sourceforge.net/download.php All-In-One Audio Data] for enhanced sounds and music. | ||
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Revision as of 19:36, 19 November 2017
Developers | |
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Origin Systems | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
DOS | April 16, 1992 |
Windows | November 29, 2011[1] |
macOS (OS X) | January 24, 2013[2] |
Key points
- Use Exult for various enhancements.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Run in DOSBox or Exult. | |||
GOG.com | Includes the Forge of Virtue addon and Ultima VII Part Two. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[3] | |||
Origin | Not available in some regions. Pre-packaged with DOSBox. |
- The manual is needed to answer copy protection questions (see
answers.pdf
for the GOG.com version).
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Forge of Virtue | Included with complete edition. |
Essential improvements
Patches
The Version 3.4 Patch updates the English floppy version of the game. CD-ROM and digital versions are already patched.
Exult
- Use Exult to play in higher resolution, add new features, use mods, etc.
Set up Exult (Windows)[citation needed] |
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Set up Exult (OS X)[citation needed] |
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Skip intro videos
Use Exult[4] |
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Use Exult (set in Misc Options). |
Game data
Save game data location
- Saves are
GAME**.U7
; DOS settings are stored in the save file rather than shared. - Exult saves and settings are in
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Exult
on Windows,~/Library/Application Support/Exult
on OS X,~/.exult
on Linux.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
- Chinese, Polish and Korean retail versions only have the manuals translated; the game itself is still in English.[5][6][7]
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | French retail only. Not available digitally. | |||
German | German retail only. Not available digitally. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Spanish retail only. A partial unofficial translation also exists. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 3.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | 386 | 486 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 MB | 4 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 21 MB |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2 GHz+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ New release: The Complete Ultima 7 ● GOG.com
- ↑ January Mac Game Update: 10 New Additions - GOG.com
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Exult - Documentation
- ↑ Ultima Collectors Guide - Ultima VII - IBM PC
- ↑ Ultima Collectors Guide - Ultima VII - IBM PC
- ↑ Ultima Collectors Guide - Ultima VII - IBM PC
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