Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
This page is for the game released in 2006. For the game released in 2017, see Prey (2017).
General information
- Prey Wiki
- Prey Tweak Guide
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- Windows version is no longer available digitally.
- Retail Windows/Linux, retail Mac and Steam keys are compatible with each other.
- Demo version available.
Version differences
- Online play is not available in the Mac App Store version (LAN play is supported).[2]
Essential improvements
Patches
- v1.4 Patch is the latest patch for the retail version. Retail boxed versions may be SecuROM protected (which requires the disc to be in the DVD drive). This patch removes the protection.
SDK, etc.
All downloads available for the game can be found at the 3D Realms Prey download page.
Linux client for Prey
A free client that allows Prey to be played natively on Linux machines. It requires either a full retail copy or the demo to use it.
It can be downloaded here.
SDL Compatibility Library (SDLCL)
- Enables native Alt+Tab ↹ and additional screen resolutions by translating SDL 1.2's calls into modern SDL 2.0 on Linux.
Replace libSDL library of the game[3]
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- Install libsdl2-2.0-0, libsdl2-2.0-0:i386, libsdl1.2debian, libsdl1.2debian:i386, libudev1, libudev1:i386 packages with your distro's software manager.
- Backup and remove libSDL-1.2.so.0 library in <path-to-game>.
- Download sdlcl-1.0-i686.tar.gz; extract libSDL-1.2.so.0 into <path-to-game>.
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Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System |
Native |
Notes |
OneDrive |
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Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. |
Steam Cloud |
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Video settings
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings (1/2).
In-game advanced video settings (2/2).
Template:Video settings
Some resolutions like 1280x768 and 1920x1080 must be set manually.
Use a custom resolution[citation needed]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\base\
- Edit
preyconfig.cfg .
- Change
seta r_customHeight "486" and seta r_customWidth "720" to your desired resolution.
- Change
seta r_mode to "-1"
- Change
seta r_aspectRatio to your aspect ratio. "0" is 4:3, "1" is 16:9 and "2" is 16:10.
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Screen tearing on Nvidia Gsync monitors[citation needed]
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Prey may automatically set Nvidia Gsync monitors to 60 hz with gsync disabled. This will result in noticeable screen tearing. This can be fixed by manually resetting the monitor to a higher hz output. This will not affect the in-game framerate, but will solve the screen tearing.
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Input settings
In-game general control 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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French |
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Only selectable in the retail version. |
German |
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Italian |
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Only selectable in the retail version. See below for the Steam version. |
Russian |
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Official localization by 1C-Softclub. Only available in Russian retail release or here. |
Russian |
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Fan translation by «ENPY Studio/Spirit Team» |
Spanish |
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Only selectable in the retail version. |
Italian
Enabling Italian in the Steam version[4]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\base\ .
- Open the
preyconfig.cfg file.
- Change
seta sys_lang "english" to seta sys_lang "italian" .
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type |
Native |
Players |
Notes |
LAN play |
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Versus
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Online play |
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Versus Master Server is down, use Direct IP to connect servers. Not available in the Mac App Store version.[2] |
Connection types
- Disable Pure Server to allow cross-platform multiplayer between Mac and PC (Windows, Linux, Steam) releases.
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
27719 |
UDP |
27719 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
OpenGL |
2.0 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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macOS (OS X) | |
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Linux | |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Audio |
OpenAL |
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Anti-cheat |
PunkBuster |
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Issues fixed
Cannot use Alt+Tab ↹ or ⌘ Command+Tab ↹
- The game does not support directly switching to desktop by Alt+Tab ↹ or ⌘ Command+Tab ↹ on Windows and Mac.
Windows: Switch to windowed mode
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- Switch to windowed mode Alt+↵ Enter.
- Apply Alt+Tab ↹.
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Mac: Assign a key for windowed mode
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
preyconfig.cfg with a text editor.
- Paste
bind "F8" "toggle r_fullscreen; vid_restart" at the bottom of the file.
- Switch to windowed mode F8.
- Apply ⌘ Command+Tab ↹.
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Sound doesn't properly work on Linux
Install and use OpenAL
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- Install libopenal1, libopenal1:i386, libasound2, libasound2:i386 packages with your distro's software manager.
- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Edit
preyconfig.cfg with a text editor.
- Change
seta s_useOpenAL to "1"
- Change
seta s_deviceName to "OpenAL Soft"
- Change
seta s_libOpenAL to "<path to the libopenal.so>" or symlink libopenal.so to <path-to-game>/openal.so
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System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
2000 |
XP |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+ |
Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+ |
System memory (RAM) |
512 MB |
1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
2.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
DirectX 9 compatible | |
macOS (OS X) |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
10.3.9 | |
Processor (CPU) |
PowerPC G5 2.0 GHz Intel 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) |
512 MB |
1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7300 | |
Linux |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
Kernel 2.6.x or higher |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz Athlon XP 2000+ |
System memory (RAM) |
512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
2.2 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
OpenGL 2.0 compatible |
- Supported ATI chipsets: Radeon 9600 series, Radeon 9700 series, Radeon 9800 series, Radeon X300 series, Radeon X550 series, Radeon X600 series, Radeon X700 series, Radeon X800 series, Radeon X1300 series, Radeon X1600 series, Radeon X1800 series, Radeon X1900 series
- Supported Nvidia chipsets: GeForce3/Ti series, GeForce4/Ti, GeForce FX 5800 series, GeForce 5900 series, GeForce 6200 series, GeForce 6600 series, GeForce 6800 series, GeForce 7300 series, GeForce 7600 series, GeForce 7800 series, GeForce 7900 series
- The game does not support Intel integrated graphics chipsets
Notes
References