Warnings
- GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
Key points
- GameSpy online server browser stopped working on May 31, 2014 due to GameSpy services being shut down.
General information
- Painkiller Wiki
- Painkiller Zone - A fansite for the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- Painkiller: Black Edition includes the base game along with the "Battle out of Hell" expansion.
- Painkiller Universe includes the base game along with the "Battle out of Hell" expansion and Painkiller: Overdose.
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
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Battle out of Hell |
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Essential improvements
Mega Patch
Install mega fix[5]
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- Download this patch.
- Unzip the contents of the "Painkiller Mega Patch" into
<path-to-game> .
- Run the .bat file.
Notes
- Fixes slowdown on dual-core computers, FOV and HUD can be modified, increases draw distance by removing fog among other fixes.
- Changes the look and feel of some levels by removing fog, resulting in a different art direction (some levels doesn't look as intended).
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Patches
A list of patches for the game and the expansions can be found here.
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[6]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\Data\Movies\ in the installation folder.
- Delete or rename
logo-dreamcatcher.bik , logo-nvidia.bik and logo-pcf.bik .
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
Template:Video settings
Input settings
In-game control settings.
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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French |
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German |
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Polish |
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Retail version only |
Russian |
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Not available in the Steam version |
Spanish |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
3455 |
UDP |
3455 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- This is the default port used. It can be changed in-game by the user
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9 |
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Shader Model support |
2, 3 |
Shader version 3 requires game to be patched to 1.61 (or higher) |
Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
Unlock all levels
- Install "all levels" mod.
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
98 |
ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) |
1.5 GHz
| 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) |
384 MB |
512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
2.6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce2 GTS 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1b compatible
| Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[1][2][3][4] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References