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# Open the [[#Game data|configuration file]] with a text editor (make sure the game has been launched at least once) | # Open the [[#Game data|configuration file]] with a text editor (make sure the game has been launched at least once) | ||
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* Unplug the monitor's cable that is connected to the graphics card (unplugging the power cable is not enough) and start the game. | * Unplug the monitor's cable that is connected to the graphics card (unplugging the power cable is not enough) and start the game. | ||
* Press {{key|Win|P}} to bring up the display switch dialog, and disable any additional monitor. | * Press {{key|Win|P}} to bring up the display switch dialog, and disable any additional monitor. | ||
− | * On Windows 7 and up, run the game with the <code>-nointro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]], after having run the game at least once before, and with any additional monitor disabled.<ref> | + | * On Windows 7 and up, run the game with the <code>-nointro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]], after having run the game at least once before, and with any additional monitor disabled.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.gazchap.com/posts/swat4-dual-monitor-fix/|title=GAZCHAP - SWAT4 Dual Monitor Fix|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
* Launch the game windowed (see [[#Windowed|Windowed]] and [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]), then once on the main menu press {{key|ALT|Enter}} to return to fullscreen. | * Launch the game windowed (see [[#Windowed|Windowed]] and [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]), then once on the main menu press {{key|ALT|Enter}} to return to fullscreen. | ||
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===Screen resolution resets on launch=== | ===Screen resolution resets on launch=== | ||
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* Base game: | * Base game: | ||
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{{++}} Can be played online (See [[#GameSpy alternative|GameSpy alternative]]). | {{++}} Can be played online (See [[#GameSpy alternative|GameSpy alternative]]). | ||
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# Download and extract the folder {{file|SEF|folder}} of [https://www.moddb.com/mods/swat-elite-force/downloads SWAT: Elite Force] into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | # Download and extract the folder {{file|SEF|folder}} of [https://www.moddb.com/mods/swat-elite-force/downloads SWAT: Elite Force] into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
# Launch the mod using {{file|{{p|game}}\SEF\LaunchSEF.bat}} or use {{file|{{p|game}}\SEF\Extras\LaunchSEF.exe}} to create a shortcut with an icon. | # Launch the mod using {{file|{{p|game}}\SEF\LaunchSEF.bat}} or use {{file|{{p|game}}\SEF\Extras\LaunchSEF.exe}} to create a shortcut with an icon. |
Revision as of 16:28, 10 May 2023
Developers | |
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Irrational Games | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Sierra Entertainment |
Digital | Activision |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 5, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control, Menu-based |
Genres | Action, FPS, Tactical shooter |
Themes | Contemporary, North America |
Series | Police Quest |
Warnings
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
- A demo is available from SierraHelp, ModDB and GameFront.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition includes the base game and The Stetchkov Syndicate expansion.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes a new campaign, weapons and items. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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The Stetchkov Syndicate |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch for the base game is 1.1, and is available from SierraHelp, GameWatcher, GameFront, and Patches-Scrolls.
- The expansion did not receive an official patch, but there is a fix for the Polish localization specifically.
- The GOG.com release is already patched to version 1.1, and includes the expansion pack.
Skip intro videos
Launch the game with -nointro parameter[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Content\System\Swat4.ini[Note 1] <path-to-game>\ContentExpansion\System\Swat4X.ini[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Content\System\Campaign.ini[Note 1] <path-to-game>\ContentExpansion\System\Campaign.ini[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | Disable intros to fix flickering | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution for Vert- scaling.[2] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 85°, Vert-. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For SWAT 4, see Vertical sync (Vsync). For The Stetchkov Syndicate, the option is available in the options menu. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Use SWAT: Elite Force |
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Edit INI files[3] |
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WindowedViewportX= WindowedViewportY= FullscreenViewportX= FullscreenViewportY= MenuViewportX= MenuViewportY=
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Field of view (FOV)
Use SWAT: Elite Force |
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Edit INI file[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Edit Swat4.ini file[citation needed] |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Edit INI file[citation needed] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Use SWAT: Elite Force |
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Edit INI file |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse acceleration and smoothing enabled by default. | |
Mouse sensitivity | See Mouse sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Mouse acceleration
Use SWAT: Elite Force |
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Edit User.ini |
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[Engine.PlayerInput] bInvertMouse=False MouseSmoothingMode=0 MouseSmoothingStrength=0.000000 MouseSensitivity=1.00000 MouseSamplingTime=0.001 MouseAccelThreshold=0.000000 DoubleClickTime=0.200000
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Mouse sensitivity
Edit User.ini[citation needed] |
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[Engine.Input] MouseX=Count bXAxis | Axis aMouseX Speed=2.0 MouseY=Count bYAxis | Axis aMouseY Speed=2.0 [Engine.PlayerInput] MouseSensitivity=1.00000
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output. See Surround sound. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | DirectSound3D[4] | |
Royalty free audio |
Surround sound
Using OpenAL Soft[citation needed] |
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Using Directsound 3D restoration software[citation needed] |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Separate US and UK releases, affected by different patch executables. | |||
Traditional Chinese | Retail only. | |||
Czech | Retail only. | |||
French | Retail version of base game only. Unofficial translation for The Stetchkov Syndicate expansion available here | |||
German | Retail only; download for digital release. | |||
Hungarian | Retail only; download for digital release. | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Japanese | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only; download for digital release. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation; download. | |||
Russian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish | Retail only, download. For SEF mod use this. |
Changing speech language
Edit INI file[citation needed] |
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Changing text language
Edit INI file |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | Co-op, Versus Use Nucleus-Coop Unofficial mod. |
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LAN play | Co-op |
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Online play | Co-op The official GameSpy service has been shut down; see GameSpy Alternative. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Dedicated server software included in the installation folder.[5] | |
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 10480-10483 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
GameSpy alternative
- Due to the GameSpy server shutting down, it is highly recommended to use one of the alternatives.
Use SWAT 4 Stats Master Server Patch. |
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Use Swat 4 Server Browser Alternative[6] |
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Hosting a server |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues unresolved
Player character gets stuck in map elements
- Occurs at high frame rates as object hitboxes become enlarged.
- At high frame rates (above 150 fps), the player character can more easily get stuck on map elements.
Issues fixed
Screens flickering (multi-monitor setup)
Screens flickering[citation needed] |
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Disable the other monitors by doing one of the following:
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Player doesn't move in online co-op
Make sure a sound card driver is installed[citation needed] |
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Text is not displayed properly in widescreen resolutions
Change text language to english[citation needed] |
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Screen resolution resets on launch
Edit INI files[8] |
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ScreenResolutionChoices=800x600 ScreenResolutionChoices=1024x576 ScreenResolutionChoices=1024x768 ScreenResolutionChoices=1280x720 ScreenResolutionChoices=1280x1024 ScreenResolutionChoices=1366x768 ScreenResolutionChoices=1600x1200 ScreenResolutionChoices=1440x1080 ScreenResolutionChoices=1920x1080 ScreenResolutionChoices=2560x1440 ScreenResolutionChoices=3840x2160
ScreenResolutionChoices=("800x600","1024x576","1024x768","1280x720","1280x1024","1366x768","1600x1200","1440x1080","1920x1080","2560x1440","3840x2160")
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | GameSpy | GameSpy services are offline. See GameSpy Alternative |
Editor
- The official editor is available here.
Modifications
- The following mods require the The Stetchkov Syndicate expansion to work.
SWAT: Elite Force
- A total overhaul mod that improves SWAT 4 experience by adding cut content, better AI, more equipment, multiplayer features, general bugfixes, QOL improvements and much more.
- Allows both the original and The Stetchkov Syndicate campaign to be played as one.
- Can be played online (See GameSpy alternative).
Install SWAT: Elite Force[9] |
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Notes
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SSF Realism
- A mod that provides realistic gameplay while adding gameplay improvements for SWAT 4 single player and co-op.
- Replaces the original campaign with a new custom campaign featuring levels inspired by SWAT 3.
- Can be played online (See GameSpy Alternative).
SAS
- Adds Special Air Service (SAS) themed gameplay and provides a more realistic gameplay.
- Adds bugfixes and QOL improvements.
- Limited online support due to the current version of the mod (v1.1).
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz Intel Celeron 1.2 GHz AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2500+ |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | 2.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce2 ATI Radeon 8500 32 MB (Nvidia), 64 MB (ATI) of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce4 Ti ATI Radeon 9500 128 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 8.1 compatible | DirectX 9.0 compatible |
- Nvidia GeForce2 MX200 and MX400 cards are not supported by the game.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 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).
References
- ↑ SecuROM™ Support Website - SWAT 4
- ↑ SWAT 4 - PC Ultra Quality (3440x1440) - last accessed on 2019-08-18
- ↑ Widescreen Gaming Forum, SWAT 4 article - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SWAT 4 with 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)
- ↑ Team Element - Forums :: SWAT4
- ↑ SWAT 4 Multiplayer Tutorial - Mod DB - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GAZCHAP - SWAT4 Dual Monitor Fix - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ moddb, SWAT 4 Widescreen Mod (Gold Edition) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ How to install SWAT: Elite Forces - Mod DB - last accessed on May 2023