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.
- Timeshift cannot be run on integrated graphics. A possible fix through 3D Analyze is found here.
General information
- Official developer site
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Retail |
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SecuROM DRM. |
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Incorrect store name. See here for available options. |
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GOG.com |
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Steam |
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Is currently using an outdated version of the game. See Patches. |
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Version differences
- The Steam version is outdated and has certain unintended gameplay effects not seen on a fully patched retail copy. I.E. the protective helmets on green-armored enemies do not function correctly, as a result they die in one headshot from any weapon. See Patches for a fix.
Essential improvements
Patches
All available patches for the retail version can be found here.
Patch 1.2 for the Steam release can be found here.[1]
Skip intro videos
Delete game files[citation needed]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\video\
- Delete or rename
saber_logo.bik , sierra_logo.bik and twimtbp.bik .
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Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
In-game shadows settings.
In-game rendering settings.
Template:Video settings
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Set custom FOV[citation needed]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\UserConfigs\Default\
- Edit
user.ini .
- Change these values to the desired vertical FOV.
FOV = 56.250000
WPN_FOV = 56.250000
Menu_FOV = 56.250000
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Force windowed mode[citation needed]
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- Download and run DxWnd.
- At the top click on Edit, then Add.
- Set the name and executable path.
- Enable Do not notify on task switch.
- Click OK, start the game normally.
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Force SGSSAA[2]
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- Download and run NVIDIA Profile Inspector.
- Search and open the game profile.
- Set Antialiasing Compatibility to 0x004010C4.
- Set Antialiasing Behavior Flags to None.
- Set Antialiasing Mode to Override any application setting.
- Set Antialiasing Setting to Multisampling (2x, 4x, 8x).
- Set Antialiasing Transparency Supersampling to Sparse Grid Supersampling (same as previous value).
- Apply changes.
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Input settings
In-game key map settings.
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Italian |
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Not available in the Steam version. |
Polish |
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Not available digitally. |
Spanish |
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Retail version, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
7777-7877, 27900, 27901, 28910, 29910 |
UDP |
7777-7877, 27900, 27901, 28910, 29910 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
Issues fixed
Game does not launch
Setting up compatibility settings[citation needed]
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- Right click on the
TimeShift.exe file (located in <path-to-game>\bin) and select "Properties".
- Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable Compatibility Mode (set it to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)") and
Run this program as an administrator .
- Launch the game.
- If the game still does not launch, disable Compatibility Mode and try again.
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Game Pause Glitch on level load
Install the game on the drive where the OS is installed[citation needed]
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Driver error message upon launch
Setting up compatibility settings[citation needed]
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- Right click on the
TimeShift.exe file (located in <path-to-game>\bin) and select "Properties".
- Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable Compatibility Mode (set it to "Windows Vista (Service Pack 2)").
- Launch the game.
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Microstuttering
- There is currently no completely reliable fix beyond lowering graphics settings.
Disable Smooth Shadows[citation needed]
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Game launches with black screen
Fix black screen[citation needed]
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- If game launches with black screen, disable all monitors other than the primary one in Windows, or just for the game by changing HRTF value in UserConfigs\Default\user.ini to 1 ("HRTF = 1").
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Game crashes with Intel GPU
Game crashes with Intel GPU[4]
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- Download 3D Analyze.
- Start the program with administrative rights and select
Timeshift.exe
- In the Vendor ID field type: 4318
- Start the game via Run
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9 |
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Shader Model support |
2.0b |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
XP |
Vista |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
| Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ |
System memory (RAM) |
1 GB |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon x700 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0b support |
Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
References