Difference between revisions of "Call of Duty: Black Ops III"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} Features split-screen with multi-monitor support (one monitor per player). | {{++}} Features split-screen with multi-monitor support (one monitor per player). | ||
− | {{++}} Official modding tools and unranked dedicated servers available.<ref>[ | + | {{++}} Official modding tools and unranked dedicated servers available.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/311210/announcements/detail/845939098881203473 Update 15.1 / Mod Tools Open Beta - Patch Notes]</ref><ref name="DediStuff">[http://www.pcgamer.com/call-of-duty-black-ops-3-gets-unranked-dedicated-servers/ Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 gets unranked dedicated servers | PC Gamer]</ref> |
{{--}} By default, some settings are restricted depending on graphics card, but a fix is available [[#Make all settings available|here]]. | {{--}} By default, some settings are restricted depending on graphics card, but a fix is available [[#Make all settings available|here]]. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/call-of-duty-black-ops-3-graphics-and-performance-guide GeForce Graphics Guide] | {{mm}} [http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/call-of-duty-black-ops-3-graphics-and-performance-guide GeForce Graphics Guide] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/311210/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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===Make all settings available=== | ===Make all settings available=== | ||
− | {{--}} Many | + | {{--}} Many graphics cards are able to handle high graphical settings, but by default the game hides/restricts some settings. |
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config.ini<ref>[https://twitter.com/pcdev/status/715244291992469504 pcdev on Twitter: @JarnoSomers You can edit your config.ini in the players folder and change RestrictGraphicsOptions to 0]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config.ini<ref>[https://twitter.com/pcdev/status/715244291992469504 pcdev on Twitter: @JarnoSomers You can edit your config.ini in the players folder and change RestrictGraphicsOptions to 0]</ref>|fix= | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 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= | ||
|button prompts = Xbox, DualShock | |button prompts = Xbox, DualShock | ||
|button prompts notes = Natively supports both the Xbox One and the DualShock 4 controller without any 3rd party tools required. | |button prompts notes = Natively supports both the Xbox One and the DualShock 4 controller without any 3rd party tools required. | ||
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===Game crashes on startup=== | ===Game crashes on startup=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Add anti-virus exclusion|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add anti-virus exclusion|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/311210/discussions/0/357285562497030286/]</ref>|fix= |
# If you have either AVG or AVAST, they are known to cause the game to crash | # If you have either AVG or AVAST, they are known to cause the game to crash | ||
# Add the entire installation folder to the exclusion list on either anti-virus to fix | # Add the entire installation folder to the exclusion list on either anti-virus to fix | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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|recaudio = | |recaudio = | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 21:45, 6 November 2018
Developers | |
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Treyarch | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
IW engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 6, 2015 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Call of Duty | 2003 |
Call of Duty 2 | 2005 |
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (series) | |
Call of Duty: Black Ops (series) | |
Call of Duty: Ghosts | 2013 |
Call of Duty: Online | 2013 |
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare | 2014 |
Call of Duty: Heroes | 2014 |
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare | 2016 |
Call of Duty: WWII | 2017 |
Call of Duty: Warzone | 2020 |
Call of Duty: Vanguard | 2021 |
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 | 2022 |
Key points
- Features split-screen with multi-monitor support (one monitor per player).
- Official modding tools and unranked dedicated servers available.[1][2]
- By default, some settings are restricted depending on graphics card, but a fix is available here.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam |
- All versions require Steam and Arxan Anti-Tamper DRM.
Version differences
- The Zombies Deluxe Edition contains the base game, the Season Pass, The Giant Zombies Map, Zombies Chronicles and 3 Personalization Packs.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Multiplayer Starter Pack is a multiplayer-only version of the game that has limited content.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Season Pass | ||
Awakening | Included in the Season Pass. | |
Descent | Included in the Season Pass. | |
Eclipse | Included in the Season Pass. | |
The Giant Zombies Map | Included in the Season Pass. | |
NUK3TOWN Bonus Map | Originally a pre-order bonus, later made free. | |
Salvation | Included in the Season Pass. | |
Zombies Chronicles |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete BO3_Global_Logo_LogoSequence.mkv found in <path-to-game>\video [3]
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Make all settings available
- Many graphics cards are able to handle high graphical settings, but by default the game hides/restricts some settings.
Edit config.ini[4] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\players\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/311210/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\players\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/311210/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Triple buffering
Edit config.ini[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | :Lacks Latin American translation (available on console version). Only Castillan traduction is available. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Co-op, Versus [5] |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 18 | Co-op, Versus Co-op is limited to 4 Players |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | For Ranked matches.[5][6] | |
Self-hosting | Unranked only[2] | |
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 27014-27050 |
UDP | 3478, 4379-4380, 27000-27031, 27036 |
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
Issues fixed
Stuttering
- The game does not take advantage off the entire VRAM amount available.
Edit config.ini[citation needed] |
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Game changes microphone gain at launch
Modify microphone gain ingame[7] |
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Game crashes on startup
Add anti-virus exclusion[8] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8, 8.1 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-530 2.93 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 810 2.60 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 AMD Radeon HD 6970 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX Compatible |
- A 64-bit system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/311210/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (311210) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Update 15.1 / Mod Tools Open Beta - Patch Notes
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 gets unranked dedicated servers | PC Gamer
- ↑ Sethos88 commented on Any way to get rid of the opening video?
- ↑ pcdev on Twitter: @JarnoSomers You can edit your config.ini in the players folder and change RestrictGraphicsOptions to 0
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>
tag; no text was provided for refs namedGamescom
- ↑ pcdev on Twitter: BlackOps3 PC will use 100% dedicated servers for all ranked matches. (Same as previous BlackOps PC titles.) This is how we do it.
- ↑ Black Ops 3 (PC) Microphone Volume Fix - YouTube
- ↑ [1]