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Warnings
- GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
Key points
- Use the GS Patch to replace the deprecated GameSpy master servers
General information
- Official developer site
- Official game site
- Epic Games Official Forum
- Liandri Archives - A dedicated Unreal wiki site that collects information about all the games in the series.
- Planet Unreal
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
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Retail |
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Retail keys can be activated on Steam. |
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Steam |
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Black Edition. Comes bundled with the Titan Pack. Doesn't require Steam to start. |
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- The serial key is used either for installation or tied to an online account for use with online play.
DLC and expansion packs
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Titan Pack |
Available for free. Included with Unreal Tournament 3 Black Edition. See Titan Pack for details and download link. |
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Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Patches
- The latest patch is Version 5 (v2.1) (only needed for retail versions).
- Use the Official Gamespy Patch to replace GameSpy master servers with Epic servers.[1]
- Free DLC that adds a significant amount of fixes and content.
- To be used in conjunction with the Version 4 (v2.0) patch or later
- You don't need Titan Pack if you've bought the Black edition.
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 general control settings.
In-game key map settings.
Template:Input settings
Prepare splitscreen controls
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
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German |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
UDP |
6500, 7777, 7778, 7787, 13000, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- FoxMod greatly eases setting up splitscreen and controllers
- Further adjustments for controllers may be required. Additional console commands can be found below
VR support
Issues fixed
- Ultron has a forum thread with various fixes for the game.
Other information
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for adjusting game settings.
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9 |
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Shader Model support |
3 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
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Windows |
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Middleware
Useful split-screen commands
Command |
Description |
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DebugCreatePlayer (1/2/3) |
Add selected player number to the game
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DebugRemovePlayer (1/2/3) |
Remove selected player number from the game (never remove player 0)
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SetConsoleTarget (0/1/2/3) |
Set the target player for console commands
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setsplit (1/2) |
Toggle between horizontal and vertical split
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SSSwapcontrollers |
Swap controllers between players
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Increase Player-Model Resolution
- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
UTCustomChar.ini
and scroll to the [UTGame.UTCustomChar_Data] section.
- Replace the following:
BodyMaxTexSize[0]=2048
BodyMaxTexSize[1]=2048
BodyMaxTexSize[2]=256
BodyMaxTexSize[3]=256
BodyMaxTexSize[4]=512
HeadMaxTexSize[0]=2048
HeadMaxTexSize[1]=2048
HeadMaxTexSize[2]=512
HeadMaxTexSize[3]=256
HeadMaxTexSize[4]=256
SelfBodyMaxTexSize[0]=2048
SelfBodyMaxTexSize[1]=2048
SelfBodyMaxTexSize[2]=256
SelfBodyMaxTexSize[3]=256
SelfBodyMaxTexSize[4]=512
SelfHeadMaxTexSize[0]=2048
SelfHeadMaxTexSize[1]=2048
SelfHeadMaxTexSize[2]=512
SelfHeadMaxTexSize[3]=256
SelfHeadMaxTexSize[4]=256
Mods
Where to Download
Mods can be easily found through quick Google searches; there are many fan sites dedicated to Unreal Tournament 3 modding with the most popular being Beyond Unreal or Epic Games Official Forums. Epic Games Official Forums have a forum category for custom maps and mods. An Epic Games Forum post has the winners of the "Make Something Unreal" contest which list many great mods for different categories.
Maps
Maps are custom levels that are created using mod tools or editors.
Characters and Skins
Characters are unique custom races that can be downloaded, skins are different color schemes or textures for current existing races.
Total Conversion
Total conversion mods use the game's engine, while letting you play a whole new game, for example The Ball mod which is a single player total conversion mod.
- Total conversion mods can mostly be found in Mod DB's Unreal Tournament 3 page.
- The Haunted is the winner of the "Make Something Unreal" contest and one of many entries of the contest that have gone commercial as a stand-alone game.
- Angels Fall First is a large scale sci-fi multiplayer mod that has now undergone UDK development.
- Renegade-X is a multiplayer mod that is a remake of the Command & Conquer: Renegade game.
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
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XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) |
AMD Athlon XP 2000+ Intel Pentium IV 2 GHz |
AMD Athlon XP 2400+ |
System memory (RAM) |
512 MB |
1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
ATI Radeon 9600 NVIDIA GeForce 6200 DirectX 9 compatible
| ATI Radeon X1300 NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References