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{{ii}} Garry's Mod, along with certain servers, use textures and models from other [[Engine:Source|Source]] engine based games, install one of the following games - [[Counter-Strike: Source]], [[Half-Life 2]], [[Half-Life 2: Episode One]], [[Half-Life 2]], [[Portal]], [[Team Fortress 2]]. | {{ii}} Garry's Mod, along with certain servers, use textures and models from other [[Engine:Source|Source]] engine based games, install one of the following games - [[Counter-Strike: Source]], [[Half-Life 2]], [[Half-Life 2: Episode One]], [[Half-Life 2]], [[Portal]], [[Team Fortress 2]]. | ||
{{ii}} Multiplayer servers may also feature content from other specific games, or certain mod packages. | {{ii}} Multiplayer servers may also feature content from other specific games, or certain mod packages. | ||
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Revision as of 18:21, 14 August 2015
Developers | |
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Facepunch Studios | |
Publishers | |
Valve Corporation | |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 29, 2006 |
macOS (OS X) | September 23, 2010 |
Linux | June 5, 2013 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game needs a fix to work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later (see API for details).
Key points
- Extensive modding community, including Steam Workshop integration.
- Receives frequent updates
- Runs on low-end hardware[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Steam |
- All versions require Steam.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Garry's Mod V3-V9
All of the older mod versions of Garry's Mod are available at the Facepunch forums, modified to work with Steam.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4000/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4000/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Dedicated Server software is available under Tools in the Steam client. | |
Direct IP | Open the console (~) and enter connect followed by the IP and port. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 27014-27050 |
UDP | 3478, 4379-4380, 27000-27030 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR Support
Issues fixed
Black and purple textures and giant red models
- See Missing models or textures.
- Garry's Mod, along with certain servers, use textures and models from other Source engine based games, install one of the following games - Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Half-Life 2, Portal, Team Fortress 2.
- Multiplayer servers may also feature content from other specific games, or certain mod packages.
Game crashes at title screen
Instructions |
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Hosting a listen server
Instructions |
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Could not load library client (Linux)
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6, 7, 8, 8.1, 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.1 | OS X and Linux only. |
Shader Model support | 2, 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | Heavily modified variant. |
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Console commands
- Games running on the Source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.
Instructions |
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- You can also have the console open by default on launch by following this guide:
Instructions |
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Launch options
- View this Steam Support Article regarding launch options as well as the relevant Valve Developer wiki page for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options.
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz Processor | |
System memory (RAM) | 2GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9 level Graphics Card (Requires support for SSE) DirectX 8.1 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Snow Leopard 10.6.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | 2GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI X1600 or higher NVIDIA GeForce 8 or higher Intel HD 3000 or higher |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/4000/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (4000) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.