Key points
- Running the game on modern Windows may require multiple steps and workarounds. See Essential improvements and Issues fixed.
- Installer is 16-bit only. Use the Alternate installer for 64-bit versions of Windows.
General information
- JKDF2.COM - Extensive troubleshooting guide for Jedi Knight and Mysteries of the Sith
- JK Hub - Editing Hub for Jedi Knight and Mysteries of the Sith
- Mod DB - Archive of modifications for Jedi Knight
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
DLC and expansion packs
Version differences
- The GOG.com and Steam versions have been patched for compatibility and include working music.[3][4]
Essential improvements
In-game gameplay settings.
- Allows the game to be installed from the original CD on 64-bit systems.
Patches
- Updates the game to version 1.01 and fixes some joystick and lockup issues.
- Only for retail (CD) release. Use the Unofficial Patch for digital re-releases.
- Includes patch v1.01 and adds compatibility for modern Windows, mod support and team chat in multiplayer.
- For digital releases, use the pre-patched executable.
- For the original CD release, use the pre-patched executable or the original Unofficial Patch, which requires the original, installed-from-CD executable.[5]
Remove CD check
Skip intro videos
Higher quality music
Replace the music tracks with higher quality ones ripped from the original CD.
- Requires the music wrapper (winmm.dll) to be in the installation folder.
- Can be combined with the wrapper to allow the retail CD release to play music without the CD.
Higher quality graphics
Before and after the High Detail Mod.
Make the game always use the highest quality textures and models, instead of using lower qualities the further away they are (and leading to unsightly transitions).
- Doesn't add or replace any textures or models.
- Can be used alone or in conjunction with other texture/model mods.
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
In-game advanced video settings (only accessible via the -displayconfig
command line argument).
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Input settings
In-game general control settings.
In-game keyboard settings.
In-game joystick settings.
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Audio settings
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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French |
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There is issue with the second disc of Retail release. It will switch to English voice-over in the cutscenes for no reason. |
Italian |
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Spanish |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
2300-2400, 47624-47625 |
UDP |
2300-2400, 47624-47625 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game crashes at launch
- This issue is present in the original CD release and may also apply to re-releases patched with the Unofficial Patch.
3D acceleration issues
Running the game with 3D acceleration turned on may cause crashes or graphics problems (ex. black screens) on some modern machines.
Can't start new game on AMD GPUs
This issue is present in the original CD release and may also apply to releases patched with the Unofficial Patch.
Seemingly low framerate or stuttering
The game updates camera movement at only 30fps, even though the game runs at 60fps. This gives the appearance of poor performance and can be improved by capping the framerate below 48.
HUD is missing or screen has black border
Music issues
- Music doesn't play (after exiting the bar) or loop or the volume can't be adjusted.
FOV and Mipmaps/Level of Detail
- Field-of-view is hardcoded to 90 degrees in the game, and level of detail may deteriorate at larger distances while still being noticeable on higher resolution monitors.
Miscellaneous fixes
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
5 |
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Software renderer |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
Texture/model enhancements
Jedi Knight Enhanced
This mod replaces models with higher quality ones taken from Jedi Knight: Jedi Outcast. It requires the Unofficial Patch to be installed.
Jedi Knight Retexture Pack
This mod replaces textures with higher quality versions and can be used alone or with Jedi Knight Enhanced. It requires the Unofficial Patch to be installed.
JK HUD Revamp
The original HUD is too small at high resolutions. This mod replaces the default GUI and HUD elements with larger, higher resolution alternatives.
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Jkhud.zip
affects the health and ammo readouts and jkgui.zip
affects the force power and item icons.
- The larger elements are very different from and not faithful to the original designs.
Windows Essentials Mods Pack
Contains essential mods (fixes, tweaks, enhancements & patches) all in one pack with a video tutorial to install everything in the right order.
- The 1.4 GB download is mostly video tutorial.
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
95 | |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 90 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) |
16 MB |
32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
53 MB |
174 MB |
Video card (GPU) |
DirectX 5 compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References