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− | {{ | + | {{Disambig|the original game|the 2020 remake|[[XIII (2020)]]}} |
− | {{ | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |cover = | + | |cover = XIII Cover.png |
− | | | + | |developers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Paris}} |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Zonic Limited|OS X}} |
− | |release | + | |publishers = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|Retail}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Retail (Russia)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microids|Digital}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 2}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 18, 2003}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 5, 2004}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|xiii|72}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|xiii|73}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Stealth }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cel-shaded }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | XIII }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 1170760 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207658920 | ||
+ | |hltb = 11413 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = XIII | ||
+ | |mobygames = 11251 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = XIII (video game) | ||
+ | |winehq = 3776 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Official master server for the online multiplayer mode was shut down in 2012<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120524164001im_/http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3396/ubiapocalypse.jpg|title=Ubisoft Support - Multiplayer wurde eingestellt!|date=2022-09-14}}</ref> (see [[#Network|Network]] for solutions). | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.insidexiii.com/ InsideXIII] - fan site | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://xiii.opaquit.com/ Opaquit's XIII Files] - fan site | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1207658920|xiii}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Availability== | ||
+ | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-Free | {{removed DRM|TAGES}} <br /> Released on multiple CDs, later editions on 1 DVD. <br /> [[#Patches|Patch 1.3]] removes the copy protection. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4850-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | xiii | DRM-Free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1170760 | DRM-Free | Can be started without Steam by running {{file|{{p|game}}\System\XIII.exe}} directly. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | xiii | DRM-Free | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} A [https://archive.org/details/XiiiDemo demo] is available. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | : Official patches | ||
+ | :* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1076-xiii-patch/ Patch 1.3] | ||
+ | :Unofficial patches | ||
+ | :* [https://xiii.opaquit.com/patch.php Patch 1.4] by Opaquit | ||
+ | :* [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/xiii-all-in-one-installer Patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+] by Arthur (recommended) | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} All patches include previous patch updates. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Make sure XIII+(Multiplayer Patch) option is checked while using the All-in-One installer, even if only playing the single player campaign. Otherwise, improvements such as mouse input won't be fixed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/xiii-all-in-one-installer Patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]|ref=<ref name="Mod DB">{{Refurl|url=https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/xiii-all-in-one-installer|title=XIII All-In-One Installer (HD / Multiplayer ready) file - Mod DB|comment=from patch description|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace video files|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2019-10-05}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{code|{{p|game}}\Video\}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|alien.bik}}, {{file|nvidia.bik}} and {{file|ubi.bik}}. | ||
+ | # Download the [https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/blank-intro-videos/blob/master/blank.bik blank video file]. | ||
+ | # Move the file to {{code|{{p|game}}\Video\}}. | ||
+ | # Create two copies of this file in the same location. | ||
+ | # Rename all three blank video files respectively to {{file|alien.bik}}, {{file|nvidia.bik}} and {{file|ubi.bik}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\System\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\save\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} 1 quicksave slot + 9 autosave slots available. Additional save slots can be made by creating an additional profile. Game does not autosave progress. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = true | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|XIII_Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/xiii | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
+ | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
+ | |fov = hackable | ||
+ | |fov notes = Default is 85° horizontal. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
+ | |windowed = hackable | ||
+ | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
+ | |anisotropic = false | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = false | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = hackable | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]] and [[#Game caps FPS at 65|Game caps FPS at 65]]. | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" />}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303" /><ref name="WSGF">{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/xiii|title=XIII ∣ WSGF|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|XIII.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. (GoG Version 2021: it is {{file|Default.ini}}) | ||
+ | # Change the values of {{code|FullscreenViewportX}} and {{code|FullscreenViewportY}} to your desired resolution. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | # Set the [[#Field of view (FOV)|field of view (FOV)]] according to the given aspect ratio or resolution: | ||
+ | #* 16:9 - 101.4 | ||
+ | #* 16:10 - 95.43 | ||
+ | #* 2560x1080 - 116.91 | ||
+ | #* 1366x768 - 101.43 | ||
+ | #* 1360x768 - 101.18 | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Cursor is upscaled. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|DefUser.ini}}|ref=<ref name="WSGF" />|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|DefUser.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. | ||
+ | # Change the values of {{code|DesiredFOV}} and {{code|DefaultFOV}} to your desired FOV. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Requires starting a new profile. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" />|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]. | ||
+ | # Toggle with {{key|F11}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|ref={{cn}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download, extract and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | ||
+ | # Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''. | ||
+ | # Set '''Name''' (e.g. XIII) and '''Path''' ({{code|{{p|game}}\System\XIII.exe}}). | ||
+ | # Check '''Do not notify on task switch'''. | ||
+ | # Set '''Window initial position & size'''. | ||
+ | # Select '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
+ | # Click on the '''Mouse''' tab, then for '''Mouse clipper''' select '''LOCKED'''. | ||
+ | # Click '''OK''' and '''File''', then '''Save''' and '''Yes'''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|XIII.ini}}|ref={{cn}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|XIII.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. | ||
+ | # Change the value of {{code|UseVSync}} to: | ||
+ | * {{code|False}} to disable Vsync; | ||
+ | * {{code|True}} to enable Vsync. | ||
+ | <ol start="4"> | ||
+ | <li>Save the changes.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" /> | ||
+ | {{ii}} When installing leave the option {{code|Optimize Input Settings}} checked to disable vsync. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2018-03-27}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and extract [http://dege.fw.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo2]. | ||
+ | # Open {{folder|MS}} and copy the contents of {{folder|x86}} to {{code|{{p|game}}\System\}}. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Click '''Add''' and select {{code|{{p|game}}\System\}}. | ||
+ | # Check '''Enumerate refresh rates'''. | ||
+ | # Go to the '''DirectX''' tab. | ||
+ | # Select '''Resolution''' from the list (e.g. 1920x1080, 119Hz). | ||
+ | # Uncheck '''Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state''' <!--avoids {{key|Alt|Tab}} crash?--> and '''dgVoodoo Watermark''', then click '''OK'''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} For some users, using this fix with Patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+ might cap the game to around 50 FPS for unknown reasons. Use Patch 1.4 or below if you are having issues. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If this doesn't work, leave the resolution as unforced and use Nvidia Control Panel to set your Max Frame Rate. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9 and ReShade wrappers|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dgrdsv|date=2024-03-14|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9] and paste the {{file|d3d8.dll}} file into {{folder|{{p|game}}\System}} | ||
+ | # Download [[ReShade]] and install it for the game by following its installation wizard and choosing {{file|{{p|game}}\System\XIII.exe}} and <code>Direct3D 9</code> options. You don't have to install any effects. | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\System}} in File Explorer, open {{file|ReShade.ini}} with a text editor and change <code>ForceDefaultRefreshRate=0</code> variable to <code>ForceDefaultRefreshRate=1</code> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game's Direct3D 8 renderer will run through d3d8to9 wrapper's {{file|d3d8.dll}} and then through ReShade's {{file|d3d9.dll}} forcing the game to render through Direct3D 9 using your desktop refresh rate. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = [[#Mouse smoothing|Mouse smoothing]] is enabled by default. | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = See [[#Mouse sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]. | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = Mouse is barely usable unless a 125 Hz polling rate is used. Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]] to fix this.<ref name="Mod DB" /> | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |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= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File:XIII Controls 1.png|In-game control settings (1/6). | ||
+ | File:XIII Controls 2.png|In-game control settings (2/6). | ||
+ | File:XIII Controls 3.png|In-game control settings (3/6). | ||
+ | File:XIII Controls 4.png|In-game control settings (4/6). | ||
+ | File:XIII Controls 5.png|In-game control settings (5/6). | ||
+ | File:XIII Controls 6.png|In-game control settings (6/6). | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration#Mouse smoothing|Mouse smoothing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|DefUser.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Stereo3D">{{Refcheck|user=Stereo3D|date=2017-06-07}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|DefUser.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. | ||
+ | # Change the value of {{code|bMaxMouseSmoothing}} to: | ||
+ | * {{code|False}} to disable mouse smoothing; | ||
+ | * {{code|True}} to enable mouse smoothing. | ||
+ | <ol start="4"> | ||
+ | <li>Save the changes.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Requires starting a new profile. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|DefUser.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Stereo3D" />|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|DefUser.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. | ||
+ | # Change the values of <code>MouseX=Axis aMouseX Speed=6.0</code>, <code>MouseY=Axis aMouseY Speed=6.0</code> and <code>MouseSensitivity=3.00000</code> to fine-tune your sensitivity. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} It's not recommended to adjust {{code|MouseSensitivity}} as the in-game slider may override it. | ||
+ | {{--}} Requires starting a new profile. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|XIII_Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = false | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Music can be toggled on/off. | ||
+ | |surround sound = false | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = limited | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = The cutscenes aren't subtitled. | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = always on | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan made pre-rendered cutscenes with subtitles are available, [https://www.mediafire.com/file/e80lvdlgl08hx0a/XIII_-_English_Subtitles.zip/file download]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Select when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Select when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Select when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Select when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1]]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2358564454 here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/2594_traducao-do-xiii-thirteen-e28093-pc-pt-br.html download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Select when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1]].<br>Also translation available to [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xxmyw99pFSoQkcpBYLYbwxBc8yhNowuY/view?usp=drive_link download] from ''Clan Dlan'' archives. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.mediafire.com/file/rlofg4pyue1hl0p/XIII_-_Classic_T%25C3%25BCrk%25C3%25A7e_Yama.zip/file download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} [[#Game data|Save files]] need to be deleted in order to change the voice language for any version. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 8 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = hackable | ||
+ | |online play players = 8 | ||
+ | |online play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |online play notes = [[#Connection_types|Direct IP connect]] through the console (A list of running game servers can be found [https://www.insidexiii.com/servers.php here]). Alternatively download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]] to see the server list in game.<ref name="Mod DB"/> | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = false | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = true | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = See [[#Issues with dedicated server|Issues with dedicated server]]. | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = Use {{code|{{p|game}}\System\ServerLauncher.exe}}. <br /> Alternatively, you can use [https://www.insidexiii.com/servers.php#host standalone dedicated XIII server]. | ||
+ | |direct ip = hackable | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = Open the console ({{key|F2}}) and use {{code|SWITCHLEVEL}} followed by the IP and port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.beyondunreal.com/Legacy:Console_Commands/Admin_Console_Commands|title=Legacy:Console Commands/Admin Console Commands - Unreal Wiki|date=2022-09-14}}</ref> <br /> Alternatively, you can use [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/xiii-ip-join-version-ii-by-arthur-muszynski XIII IP Join]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Network/Ports|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.insidexiii.com/servers.php#host|title=InsideXIII|date=2022-09-14|snippet=Required ports to forward: 7099 (ping lamp) and 7777 (connect to server), both UDP.}}</ref> | |
− | {{ | + | |tcp = |
− | {{ | + | |udp = 7099, 7777 |
− | + | |upnp = unknown | |
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==VR support== |
− | + | {{VR support | |
− | === | + | |gg3d name = |
− | [http:// | + | |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 profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo]] [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2_55_4.zip v2.55.4], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/xiii/ profile introdution]. <br /> '''Note:''' Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/xiii/ vorpx forum]. | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
− | === 4 CD | + | ===4-CD installation problem=== |
− | + | {{ii}} Refers to the 4-CD retail version. The following message appears on CD 2: <code>Delete all configuration and saved games files? (Answering YES will delete the XIII installation folder and all of its content)</code>. Answering '''Yes''' or '''No''' stops the installation and constantly reappears if you start the installation again. | |
− | (Answering YES will delete the XIII | ||
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− | |||
− | |||
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− | |||
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− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" />|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]. | ||
+ | # Install the patch by selecting the '''(Re-)Install XIII The Game''' method. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Supported versions of the game can be found in the patch description. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Apply compatibility settings and rename the {{code|setup.exe}} file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cu1AH7pOj4|title=installing XIII Windows 7+delete your savegames error fix - YouTube|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Create {{folder|XIII}} on the desktop. | ||
+ | # Inside {{folder|XIII}}, create the following folders: {{folder|CD 1}}, {{folder|CD 2}}, {{folder|CD 3}}, and {{folder|CD 4}}. | ||
+ | # Copy the entire CD to each of their respective folders, e.g. CD 1 to {{folder|CD 1}}, and so on. | ||
+ | # Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for {{file|setup.exe}} in {{folder|CD 1}}: {{code|Compatibility mode (Windows 98 / Windows ME)}}. | ||
+ | # Open [[Task Manager]] ({{key|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}}) and go to '''Processes'''. | ||
+ | # Start {{file|setup.exe}} in {{folder|CD 1}}. | ||
+ | # In the Task Manager you'll notice a bunch of new processes start up, when this happens change the name of {{file|setup.exe}} to something else, e.g. to {{file|abc.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Installation of CD 1 will continue. | ||
+ | # When it asks for CD 2, change whatever you named {{file|setup.exe}} back to {{file|setup.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Follow the rest of the installation instructions. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Game crashes and starting problems=== | |
− | + | {{ii}} Fixed in GOG.com version. | |
− | === | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | {{ii}} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Locke">{{Refcheck|user=Locke|date=2019-10-04|comment=Confirmed by the author of the unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.}}</ref>}} | |
− | # | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set CPU affinity in Task Manager|ref=<ref name="Keith" />|fix= |
+ | # Launch the game. | ||
+ | # While in main menu minimize the game ({{key|Alt|Tab}}). | ||
+ | # Open [[Task Manager]] ({{key|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}}) and click on the '''Processes''' tab. | ||
+ | # Right click '''XIII.exe''' and click on '''Set Affinity'''. | ||
+ | # Make sure only '''CPU 0''' is selected. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} May cause some timing or framerate issues in multiplayer.<ref name="Locke" /> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | = | + | ===Game will not start in fullscreen=== |
− | < | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Locke" />}} |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Locke" />|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|XIII.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. | ||
+ | # Change the value of {{code|ReduceMouseLag}} to {{code|False}}. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game runs in slow motion=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fixed in GOG.com version. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" />}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Left click leaves game=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Left mouse click causes focus change away from the fullscreen window back to your desktop. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use {{Key|Alt|Tab}}|ref=<ref name="Locke" />}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Checkpoints are not saved permanently=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Checkpoint save only applies when you die during your current play through and does not save your game. You need to quick/manually save it. Loading any level manually can be done if needed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use {{code|SWITCHLEVEL}} followed by the [https://www.gog.com/forum/xiii/skipping_levels/post3 internal level identifier] in the in-game console ({{key|F2}})|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/xiii/skipping_levels|title=Skipping levels?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{--}} When you start a level with SWITCHLEVEL, you will start the level you have chosen with no weapons and no skills. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Issues with dedicated server=== | ||
+ | ====Server launcher does not work==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Server console window disappears immediately after start. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://xiii.opaquit.com/downloads.php|title=Opaquit's XIII Files - XIII Downloads|date=2022-09-14|snippet=Dedicated servers work again, just like with version 1.0}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Failed to register the game server==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The above error appears in the server console. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303" />|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]; {{code|{{p|game}}\Server\}} when using [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|XIII.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. | ||
+ | # Delete the <code>ServerActors=IpDrv.RegisterServerToUbiCom</code> line or insert a semicolon ({{key|semicolon}}) before it. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Cannot change multiplayer name=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Direct IP connect to multiplayer servers results in default username being used instead of the profile name. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|DefUser.ini}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location.]] | ||
+ | # Open {{file|DefUser.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. | ||
+ | # Under {{code|DefaultPlayer}}, change the value of {{code|Name}} to your name of choice. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===No audio in cutscenes=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for {{file|XIII.exe}}: <code>Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 3))</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/xiii/no_sound_on_cutscenes|title=No sound on cutscenes, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>|fix=}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Vsync (Enabled by default) not working on Windows 10=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Apply d3d8to9|ref={{cn|date=2022-09-14|reason=}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8.dll] file. | ||
+ | # Move this file to {{P|game}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Extreme latency in multiplayer=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Patch 1.4.2.1 makes changes which reduces the quality of the game's netcode. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Downgrade to [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4]] and join games via [[#Connection types|direct IP]] connect|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AZBiUfgLxQ|title=XIII (PC) - Patch 1.4 vs. 1.4.2.1 Netcode Comparison - YouTube|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game caps FPS at 65=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This appears to be a separate issue from the 60 Hz refresh rate cap. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set vertical sync to "Fast" in the [[Nvidia Control Panel]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1170760/discussions/0/2979655949468722307|title=How to uncap the frame rate? :: XIII - Classic General Discussions|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>|fix=}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 8.1 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = HXAudio | ||
+ | |audio notes = Obscure driver that lacks surround sound support. | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = 1.5v | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | ===Steam=== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 7, 8, 10 | ||
+ | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
+ | |minVRAM = | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disc Version=== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 98 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 700 MHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 1.2 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = ATI Radeon 7000 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 2 | ||
+ | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 1 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |recHD = 2.5 GB | ||
+ | |recGPU = ATI Radeon 9800 | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce FX series | ||
+ | |recDX = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |recaudio = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{References}} | |
− | + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | |
− |
Latest revision as of 01:19, 14 March 2024
This page is for the original game. For the 2020 remake, see XIII (2020).
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Paris | |
macOS (OS X) | Zonic Limited |
Publishers | |
Retail | Ubisoft |
Retail (Russia) | Akella |
Digital | Microids |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 18, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | June 5, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 72 |
IGDB | 73 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Stealth |
Art styles | Cel-shaded |
Themes | North America |
Series | XIII |
XIII | |
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XIII | 2003 |
XIII: Lost Identity | 2011 |
XIII (2020) | 2020 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Official master server for the online multiplayer mode was shut down in 2012[1] (see Network for solutions).
General information
- InsideXIII - fan site
- Opaquit's XIII Files - fan site
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | TAGES DRM Released on multiple CDs, later editions on 1 DVD. Patch 1.3 removes the copy protection. |
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GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Can be started without Steam by running <path-to-game>\System\XIII.exe directly. |
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ZOOM Platform |
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Official patches
- Unofficial patches
- Patch 1.4 by Opaquit
- Patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+ by Arthur (recommended)
- All patches include previous patch updates.
- Make sure XIII+(Multiplayer Patch) option is checked while using the All-in-One installer, even if only playing the single player campaign. Otherwise, improvements such as mouse input won't be fixed.
Skip intro videos
Download and install Patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[2] |
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Replace video files[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\System\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1170760/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1170760/pfx/[Note 2] |
- 1 quicksave slot + 9 autosave slots available. Additional save slots can be made by creating an additional profile. Game does not autosave progress.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Default is 85° horizontal. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate and Game caps FPS at 65. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[2] |
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Modify XIII.ini [3][4]
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Notes
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Field of view (FOV)
Modify DefUser.ini [4]
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Notes
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Windowed
Use unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[2] |
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Use DxWnd[citation needed] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Modify XIII.ini [citation needed]
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Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[2]
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High frame rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Use dgVoodoo2[5] |
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Notes
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Use d3d8to9 and ReShade wrappers[6] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse smoothing is enabled by default. | |
Mouse sensitivity | See Mouse sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | Mouse is barely usable unless a 125 Hz polling rate is used. Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+ to fix this.[2] | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Mouse smoothing
Modify DefUser.ini [7]
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Notes
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Mouse sensitivity
Modify DefUser.ini [7]
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Notes
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music can be toggled on/off. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | The cutscenes aren't subtitled. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- Save files need to be deleted in order to change the voice language for any version.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Fan made pre-rendered cutscenes with subtitles are available, download. | |||
Czech | Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1. | |||
French | Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1. | |||
German | Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1. | |||
Hungarian | Retail only. | |||
Italian | Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1. | |||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1. Also translation available to download from Clan Dlan archives. |
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Turkish | Fan translation, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus Direct IP connect through the console (A list of running game servers can be found here). Alternatively download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+ to see the server list in game.[2] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | See Issues with dedicated server. | |
Self-hosting | Use <path-to-game>\System\ServerLauncher.exe . Alternatively, you can use standalone dedicated XIII server. |
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Direct IP | Open the console (F2) and use SWITCHLEVEL followed by the IP and port.[8] Alternatively, you can use XIII IP Join. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[9] |
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UDP | 7099, 7777 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires dgVoodoo v2.55.4, see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Issues fixed
4-CD installation problem
- Refers to the 4-CD retail version. The following message appears on CD 2:
Delete all configuration and saved games files? (Answering YES will delete the XIII installation folder and all of its content)
. Answering Yes or No stops the installation and constantly reappears if you start the installation again.
Use unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[2] |
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Notes
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Apply compatibility settings and rename the setup.exe file[10]
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Game crashes and starting problems
- Fixed in GOG.com version.
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[11] |
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Set CPU affinity in Task Manager[5] |
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Notes
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Game will not start in fullscreen
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[11] |
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Modify XIII.ini [11]
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Game runs in slow motion
- Fixed in GOG.com version.
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[2] |
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Left click leaves game
- Left mouse click causes focus change away from the fullscreen window back to your desktop.
Use Alt+Tab ↹[11] |
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Checkpoints are not saved permanently
- Checkpoint save only applies when you die during your current play through and does not save your game. You need to quick/manually save it. Loading any level manually can be done if needed.
Use SWITCHLEVEL followed by the internal level identifier in the in-game console (F2)[12]
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Issues with dedicated server
Server launcher does not work
- Server console window disappears immediately after start.
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4[13] |
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Failed to register the game server
- The above error appears in the server console.
Modify XIII.ini [3]
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Cannot change multiplayer name
- Direct IP connect to multiplayer servers results in default username being used instead of the profile name.
Modify DefUser.ini
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No audio in cutscenes
Enable the following compatibility settings for XIII.exe : Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 3)) [14]
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Vsync (Enabled by default) not working on Windows 10
Apply d3d8to9[citation needed] |
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Extreme latency in multiplayer
- Patch 1.4.2.1 makes changes which reduces the quality of the game's netcode.
Downgrade to unofficial patch 1.4 and join games via direct IP connect[15] |
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Game caps FPS at 65
- This appears to be a separate issue from the 60 Hz refresh rate cap.
Set vertical sync to "Fast" in the Nvidia Control Panel[16] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | HXAudio | Obscure driver that lacks surround sound support. |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.5v |
System requirements
Steam
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Disc Version
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | 2.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7000 Nvidia GeForce 2 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | ATI Radeon 9800 Nvidia GeForce FX series 64 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card |
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1170760) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Ubisoft Support - Multiplayer wurde eingestellt! - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 XIII All-In-One Installer (HD / Multiplayer ready) file - Mod DB - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2019-10-05
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 XIII ∣ WSGF - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2018-03-27
- ↑ Verified by User:Dgrdsv on 2024-03-14
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Verified by User:Stereo3D on 2017-06-07
- ↑ Legacy:Console Commands/Admin Console Commands - Unreal Wiki - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ InsideXIII - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- "Required ports to forward: 7099 (ping lamp) and 7777 (connect to server), both UDP."
- ↑ installing XIII Windows 7+delete your savegames error fix - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Verified by User:Locke on 2019-10-04
- Confirmed by the author of the unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.
- ↑ Skipping levels?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ Opaquit's XIII Files - XIII Downloads - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- "Dedicated servers work again, just like with version 1.0"
- ↑ No sound on cutscenes, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ XIII (PC) - Patch 1.4 vs. 1.4.2.1 Netcode Comparison - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ How to uncap the frame rate? :: XIII - Classic General Discussions - last accessed on 2022-09-14