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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks|Current}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 28, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 28, 2002}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|Arx Libertatis}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|arx-fatalis|77}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|arx-fatalis|78}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{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 | Immersive sim, RPG, ARPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20030130102038/http://www.arxfatalis-online.com/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 637 | ||
|steam appid = 1700 | |steam appid = 1700 | ||
|steam appid side = 1710 | |steam appid side = 1710 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658680 | |gogcom id = 1207658680 | ||
+ | |lutris = arx-fatalis | ||
|strategywiki = Arx Fatalis | |strategywiki = Arx Fatalis | ||
+ | |mobygames = 7189 | ||
|wikipedia = Arx Fatalis | |wikipedia = Arx Fatalis | ||
|winehq = 709 | |winehq = 709 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | arx_fatalis | DRM-free | Patched to 1.21. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | arx_fatalis | DRM-free | Patched to 1.21. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1700 | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store| 9nxqkpgmhh9g | DRM-free | DRM-free after being copied to any other folder.<br>Included in {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1700 | DRM-Free | Patched to 1.21. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | | DRM-free | Patched to 1.21. | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
{{ii}} A demo is available from {{store link|Steam|1710}}. | {{ii}} A demo is available from {{store link|Steam|1710}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [http://cdn.bethsoft.com/arxfatalis/patches/1.21/ArxFatalis_1.21_MULTILANG.exe Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21] fixes some issues with running the game on modern systems. This patch will update any version; no previous patch is required. | + | {{ii}} [http://cdn.bethsoft.com/arxfatalis/patches/1.21/ArxFatalis_1.21_MULTILANG.exe Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21] (2011) fixes some issues with running the game on modern systems. This patch will update any version; no previous patch is required. |
{{ii}} Digital distribution versions usually include this patch but disc versions do not. | {{ii}} Digital distribution versions usually include this patch but disc versions do not. | ||
===Arx Libertatis port=== | ===Arx Libertatis port=== | ||
− | [http://arx-libertatis.org Arx Libertatis] is a modern port for Windows and Linux that fixes numerous issues (install [http://cdn.bethsoft.com/arxfatalis/patches/1.21/ArxFatalis_1.21_MULTILANG.exe Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21] first if using a disc version). | + | {{mm}} [http://arx-libertatis.org Arx Libertatis] is a modern port for Windows and Linux that fixes numerous issues (install [http://cdn.bethsoft.com/arxfatalis/patches/1.21/ArxFatalis_1.21_MULTILANG.exe Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21] first if using a disc version). |
− | {{ii}} | + | |
+ | ====Steam Play / Luxtorpeda (Linux only)==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} If using the Steam version, the community Steam Play compatibility tool Luxtorpeda can be used<ref>https://luxtorpeda-dev.github.io/</ref> for easier integration with Steam and simpler setup. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install Luxtorpeda|ref=<ref>https://github.com/luxtorpeda-dev/luxtorpeda/#installation-using-tarball</ref>|date=Jan 2022|fix= | ||
+ | # Close Steam | ||
+ | # Download the latest version of Luxtorpeda from [https://github.com/luxtorpeda-dev/luxtorpeda/releases Luxtorpeda GitHub] | ||
+ | # Open {{folder|~/.local/share/Steam/}} | ||
+ | # Create folder {{folder|compatibilitytools.d}} and open it | ||
+ | # Unpack the downloaded archive here | ||
+ | # Start Steam. | ||
+ | # In the game properties window, select <code>Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool</code> | ||
+ | # Select <code>Luxtorpeda</code>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | Luxtorpeda will install into and use Arx Libertatis from the Steam game folder, but not install the port system-wide. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\cfg_default.ini}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\cfg_default.ini}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|linuxhome}}/.config/arx/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] settings are stored in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Arx Libertatis\cfg.ini</code> | {{ii}} [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] settings are stored in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Arx Libertatis\cfg.ini</code> | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|linuxhome}}/.local/share/arx/save}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] saves are stored in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Arx Libertatis\save</code> | {{ii}} [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] saves are stored in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Arx Libertatis\save</code> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Arx Fatalis video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Arx Fatalis video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/arx-fatalis | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/arx-fatalis | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Use | + | |fov notes = Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]]. Has 10 increments up by a value of 5° from 75° to 125°. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Forcing in the [[Glossary:Graphics card|graphics card]] control panel will cause [[#Invisible text|Invisible text]]. | |antialiasing notes = Forcing in the [[Glossary:Graphics card|graphics card]] control panel will cause [[#Invisible text|Invisible text]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] (enabled by default). | |vsync notes = Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] (enabled by default). | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Changing video settings in-game may reset the resolution change. Repeat these steps if necessary. | {{ii}} Changing video settings in-game may reset the resolution change. Repeat these steps if necessary. | ||
− | {{ii}} If problems persist use [[#Arx Libertatis|Arx Libertatis]]. | + | {{ii}} Game will crash at horizontal resolutions of 2560 or above. |
+ | {{ii}} If problems persist or to play at QHD/4k resolution use [[#Arx Libertatis|Arx Libertatis]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Open {{file|cfg_default.ini}} ({{file|cfg.ini}} if using [[#Arx Libertatis|Arx Libertatis]]). | # Open {{file|cfg_default.ini}} ({{file|cfg.ini}} if using [[#Arx Libertatis|Arx Libertatis]]). | ||
# Change <code>full_screen=1</code> to <code>full_screen=0</code> | # Change <code>full_screen=1</code> to <code>full_screen=0</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. Reverse this change to go back to fullscreen mode. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Arx Fatalis input settings.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Arx Fatalis input settings.png|Input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = hackable | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = None by default. | + | |acceleration option notes = None by default. [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] allows this to be enabled, as well as having the option to enable raw mouse input (to bypass Windows desktop mouse acceleration) in the options menu. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Arx Fatalis audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Arx Fatalis audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Master, SFX, Speech and Ambience sliders. | |separate volume notes = Master, SFX, Speech and Ambience sliders. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software,]] or [[Glossary:Sound card#Set up OpenAL|OpenAL Soft]] if using [[Arx Fatalis#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = Conversations and cutscenes only; all other speech has no subtitles. | |subtitles notes = Conversations and cutscenes only; all other speech has no subtitles. | ||
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|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = EAX 2. Disabled by default. Required [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/367-eax-unified/ EAX Unified]<ref> | + | |eax support notes = EAX 2. Disabled by default. Required [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/367-eax-unified/ EAX Unified]<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?97125-EAX-not-staying-active|title=EAX not staying active - Nordic Games GmbH Forum|date=May 2023}}</ref> before patch 1.21<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/4885/|title=News - Arx Fatalis Update Released|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}}[[Arx Fatalis#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] replaces deprecated DirectSound3D API with [[Glossary:Surround sound#OpenAL|OpenAL Soft]], which can be used for binaural HRTF mixing.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkvqvoG4sXM Arx Fatalis w/ 3D spatial sound in Arx Libertatis 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)]</ref> No EAX reverb calls are used in-game. | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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|notes = Not available on Steam. | |notes = Not available on Steam. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/6-arx-fatalis v1.15] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|vorpx = hackable | |vorpx = hackable | ||
|vorpx modes = Z3D | |vorpx modes = Z3D | ||
− | |vorpx notes = Game is not on official list but on the factory profile list, so | + | |vorpx notes = Game is not on official list but on the factory profile list, so it is inclear whether it is a user-created or official profile. [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] is required. |
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | |||
===HUD doesn't scale at higher resolutions=== | ===HUD doesn't scale at higher resolutions=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Arx Fatalis 1.21 interface elements are very small at higher resolutions. | + | {{ii}} Arx Fatalis 1.21 interface elements are very small at higher resolutions. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Invisible text=== | ===Invisible text=== | ||
− | {{ii}} This is caused by forcing anti-aliasing through | + | {{ii}} This is caused by forcing anti-aliasing through the video card's control panel. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use Arx Libertatis|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]].|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set application controlled anti-aliasing|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set application controlled anti-aliasing|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=45982|title=No text in Arx Fatalis - Guru3D.com Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the video card control panel. | # Go to the video card control panel. | ||
# Set anti-aliasing to "application-controlled". | # Set anti-aliasing to "application-controlled". | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = hackable | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] for 64-bit. | |windows exe notes = Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] for 64-bit. | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = false |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = hackable |
− | |macos app notes = | + | |macos arm app = hackable |
+ | |macos app notes = Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/arx-libertatis|title=arx-libertatis — Homebrew Formulae|date=1 March 2022}}</ref> | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= hackable | |linux 32-bit executable= hackable | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= hackable | |linux 64-bit executable= hackable | ||
+ | |linux arm app = hackable | ||
|linux executable notes = Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]]. | |linux executable notes = Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===HD Textures - Arx Neuralis=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Original game textures upscaled with neural networks. Download from [https://www.nexusmods.com/arxfatalis/mods/4 Nexus Mods] or [https://www.moddb.com/mods/arx-neuralis ModDB] | ||
+ | ===HD Textures - Texture Overhaul=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Upscaled textures, two years after the previous attempt. Seem to be of higher quality. Download from [https://www.nexusmods.com/arxfatalis/mods/8?tab=files] | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98 | + | |minOS = 98<br>XP (Steam) |
|minCPU = 500 MHz Pentium III or compatible | |minCPU = 500 MHz Pentium III or compatible | ||
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 750 MB | |minHD = 750 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 8 | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 8 compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 4X CD-ROM | ||
|recOS = ME, 2000, XP | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP |
Latest revision as of 09:27, 14 August 2024
Developers | |
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Arkane Studios | |
Publishers | |
JoWood Productions | |
Current | Bethesda Softworks |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 28, 2002 |
Linux | Arx Libertatis |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
IGDB | 78 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Immersive sim, RPG, ARPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Arx Fatalis is a singleplayer first-person immersive sim, RPG and ARPG game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM DRM | |||
GOG.com | Patched to 1.21. | |||
Microsoft Store | DRM-free after being copied to any other folder. Included in Xbox Game Pass for PC |
|||
Steam | Patched to 1.21. | |||
Bethesda.net (unavailable) | Patched to 1.21. |
Demo
- A demo is available from Steam.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21 (2011) fixes some issues with running the game on modern systems. This patch will update any version; no previous patch is required.
- Digital distribution versions usually include this patch but disc versions do not.
Arx Libertatis port
- Arx Libertatis is a modern port for Windows and Linux that fixes numerous issues (install Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21 first if using a disc version).
Steam Play / Luxtorpeda (Linux only)
- If using the Steam version, the community Steam Play compatibility tool Luxtorpeda can be used[1] for easier integration with Steam and simpler setup.
Install Luxtorpeda[2] |
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Notes Luxtorpeda will install into and use Arx Libertatis from the Steam game folder, but not install the port system-wide. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\cfg_default.ini[Note 1] |
Linux | $HOME/.config/arx/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1700/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Arx Libertatis settings are stored in
%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Arx Libertatis\cfg.ini
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1] |
Linux | $HOME/.local/share/arx/save |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1700/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Arx Libertatis saves are stored in
%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Arx Libertatis\save
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Requires Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21. See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Arx Libertatis. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Arx Libertatis. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Arx Libertatis. Has 10 increments up by a value of 5° from 75° to 125°. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Arx Libertatis with Borderless Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Force in graphics card control panel or use Arx Libertatis (enabled by default). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Forcing in the graphics card control panel will cause Invisible text. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use Arx Libertatis (enabled by default). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Arx Libertatis has no frame rate cap. |
Widescreen resolution
- Some resolutions may not work when selected in-game but can still be used by editing
cfg_default.ini
directly.
Set unsupported resolution in cfg_default.ini[3] |
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Notes
|
Windowed
Enable windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | None by default. Arx Libertatis allows this to be enabled, as well as having the option to enable raw mouse input (to bypass Windows desktop mouse acceleration) in the options menu. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, SFX, Speech and Ambience sliders. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software, or OpenAL Soft if using Arx Libertatis | |
Subtitles | Conversations and cutscenes only; all other speech has no subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2. Disabled by default. Required EAX Unified[4] before patch 1.21[5] | |
Royalty free audio |
- Arx Libertatis replaces deprecated DirectSound3D API with OpenAL Soft, which can be used for binaural HRTF mixing.[6] No EAX reverb calls are used in-game.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | Not available on Steam. | |||
Czech | Fan translation - v1.15 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Not available on Steam. | |||
Korean | Fan translation, download. | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation, download. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | Z3D Game is not on official list but on the factory profile list, so it is inclear whether it is a user-created or official profile. Arx Libertatis is required. |
Issues fixed
HUD doesn't scale at higher resolutions
- Arx Fatalis 1.21 interface elements are very small at higher resolutions.
Use Arx Libertatis[citation needed] |
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Invisible text
- This is caused by forcing anti-aliasing through the video card's control panel.
Use Arx Libertatis.[citation needed] |
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Set application controlled anti-aliasing[7] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
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Windows | Use Arx Libertatis for 64-bit. | |||
macOS (OS X) | Use Arx Libertatis.[8] | |||
Linux | Use Arx Libertatis. |
HD Textures - Arx Neuralis
- Original game textures upscaled with neural networks. Download from Nexus Mods or ModDB
HD Textures - Texture Overhaul
- Upscaled textures, two years after the previous attempt. Seem to be of higher quality. Download from [1]
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 XP (Steam) |
ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | 500 MHz Pentium III or compatible | 900 MHz Pentium III or compatible |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 750 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 8 compatible | |
Other | 4X CD-ROM |
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 (1700) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ https://luxtorpeda-dev.github.io/
- ↑ https://github.com/luxtorpeda-dev/luxtorpeda/#installation-using-tarball
- ↑ Arx Fatalis | WSGF
- ↑ EAX not staying active - Nordic Games GmbH Forum - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ News - Arx Fatalis Update Released - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Arx Fatalis w/ 3D spatial sound in Arx Libertatis 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)
- ↑ No text in Arx Fatalis - Guru3D.com Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ arx-libertatis — Homebrew Formulae - last accessed on 1 March 2022