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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks|Current}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks|Current}}
 
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 28, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 28, 2002}}
|steam appid  = 1700
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|reception   =  
|steam appid side = 1710
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|arx-fatalis|77}}
|gogcom id   = 1207658680
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|arx-fatalis|78}}
|strategywiki = Arx Fatalis
 
|mobygames    = arx-fatalis
 
|wikipedia    = Arx Fatalis
 
|winehq      = 709
 
|license      = commercial
 
 
|taxonomy    =  
 
|taxonomy    =  
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Immersive sim, RPG}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Immersive sim, RPG, ARPG }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20030130102038/http://www.arxfatalis-online.com/
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|hltb        = 637
 +
|steam appid  = 1700
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|steam appid side = 1710
 +
|gogcom id    = 1207658680
 +
|lutris      = arx-fatalis
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|strategywiki = Arx Fatalis
 +
|mobygames    = 7189
 +
|wikipedia    = Arx Fatalis
 +
|winehq      = 709
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{++}} [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] updates and improves support for modern systems, porting the game to new systems as well as eliminating bugs and limitations.
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|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} A demo is available from {{store link|Steam|1710}}.
 
{{ii}} A demo is available from {{store link|Steam|1710}}.
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==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 +
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
[http://cdn.bethsoft.com/arxfatalis/patches/1.21/ArxFatalis_1.21_MULTILANG.exe Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21] (2011) fixes some issues with running the game on modern systems. This patch will update any version; no previous patch is required.  
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{{ii}} [http://cdn.bethsoft.com/arxfatalis/patches/1.21/ArxFatalis_1.21_MULTILANG.exe Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21] (2011) fixes some issues with running the game on modern systems. This patch will update any version; no previous patch is required.  
 
{{ii}} Digital distribution versions usually include this patch but disc versions do not.
 
{{ii}} Digital distribution versions usually include this patch but disc versions do not.
  
 
===Arx Libertatis port===
 
===Arx Libertatis port===
[http://arx-libertatis.org Arx Libertatis] is a modern port for Windows and Linux that fixes numerous issues (install [http://cdn.bethsoft.com/arxfatalis/patches/1.21/ArxFatalis_1.21_MULTILANG.exe Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21] first if using a disc version).
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{{mm}} [http://arx-libertatis.org Arx Libertatis] is a modern port for Windows and Linux that fixes numerous issues (install [http://cdn.bethsoft.com/arxfatalis/patches/1.21/ArxFatalis_1.21_MULTILANG.exe Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21] first if using a disc version).
  
 
====Steam Play / Luxtorpeda (Linux only)====
 
====Steam Play / Luxtorpeda (Linux only)====
{{ii}}If you own the game via Steam you can use the community Steam Play compatibility tool Luxtorpeda<ref>https://luxtorpeda-dev.github.io/</ref> for easier integration with Steam and simpler setup
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{{ii}} If using the Steam version, the community Steam Play compatibility tool Luxtorpeda can be used<ref>https://luxtorpeda-dev.github.io/</ref> for easier integration with Steam and simpler setup.
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install Luxtorpeda|ref=<ref>https://github.com/luxtorpeda-dev/luxtorpeda/#installation-using-tarball</ref>|date=Jan 2022|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install Luxtorpeda|ref=<ref>https://github.com/luxtorpeda-dev/luxtorpeda/#installation-using-tarball</ref>|date=Jan 2022|fix=
 
# Close Steam
 
# Close Steam
# Download latest version from [https://github.com/luxtorpeda-dev/luxtorpeda/releases Luxtorpeda GitHub]
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# Download the latest version of Luxtorpeda from [https://github.com/luxtorpeda-dev/luxtorpeda/releases Luxtorpeda GitHub]
# Open <code>~/.local/share/Steam/</code>
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# Open {{folder|~/.local/share/Steam/}}
# Create folder <code>compatibilitytools.d</code> and open it
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# Create folder {{folder|compatibilitytools.d}} and open it
 
# Unpack the downloaded archive here
 
# Unpack the downloaded archive here
 
# Start Steam.
 
# Start Steam.
# In game properties window select <code>Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool</code>
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# In the game properties window, select <code>Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool</code>
 
# Select <code>Luxtorpeda</code>.
 
# Select <code>Luxtorpeda</code>.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
Luxtorpeda will install into and use Arx Libertatis from the Steam game folder but not install the port system wide
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Luxtorpeda will install into and use Arx Libertatis from the Steam game folder, but not install the port system-wide.
 
}}
 
}}
 
===HD Textures - Arx Neuralis===
 
Original game textures upscaled with neural networks. All game textures are upscaled. Download on [https://www.nexusmods.com/arxfatalis/mods/4 Nexus] or [https://www.moddb.com/mods/arx-neuralis ModDB]
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\cfg_default.ini}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\cfg_default.ini}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] settings are stored in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Arx Libertatis\cfg.ini</code>
 
{{ii}} [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] settings are stored in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Arx Libertatis\cfg.ini</code>
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save}}
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] saves are stored in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Arx Libertatis\save</code>
 
{{ii}} [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] saves are stored in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Arx Libertatis\save</code>
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|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
|xbox cloud                = unknown
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|xbox cloud                = false
 
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Forcing in the [[Glossary:Graphics card|graphics card]] control panel will cause [[#Invisible text|Invisible text]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Forcing in the [[Glossary:Graphics card|graphics card]] control panel will cause [[#Invisible text|Invisible text]].
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|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] (enabled by default).
 
|vsync notes                = Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] (enabled by default).
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Changing video settings in-game may reset the resolution change. Repeat these steps if necessary.
 
{{ii}} Changing video settings in-game may reset the resolution change. Repeat these steps if necessary.
{{ii}} If problems persist use [[#Arx Libertatis|Arx Libertatis]].
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{{ii}} Game will crash at horizontal resolutions of 2560 or above.
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{{ii}} If problems persist or to play at QHD/4k resolution use [[#Arx Libertatis|Arx Libertatis]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
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# Open {{file|cfg_default.ini}} ({{file|cfg.ini}} if using [[#Arx Libertatis|Arx Libertatis]]).
 
# Open {{file|cfg_default.ini}} ({{file|cfg.ini}} if using [[#Arx Libertatis|Arx Libertatis]]).
 
# Change <code>full_screen=1</code> to <code>full_screen=0</code>
 
# Change <code>full_screen=1</code> to <code>full_screen=0</code>
# Save your changes. Reverse this change to go back to fullscreen mode.
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# Save the changes. Reverse this change to go back to fullscreen mode.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
|mute on focus lost notes = true
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
|eax support notes        = EAX 2. Disabled by default. Required [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/367-eax-unified/ EAX Unified]<ref>[http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?97125-EAX-not-staying-active EAX not staying active - Nordic Games GmbH Forum]</ref> before patch 1.21<ref>[https://store.steampowered.com/news/4885/ News - Arx Fatalis Update Released]</ref>
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|eax support notes        = EAX 2. Disabled by default. Required [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/367-eax-unified/ EAX Unified]<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.nordicgames.at/showthread.php?97125-EAX-not-staying-active|title=EAX not staying active - Nordic Games GmbH Forum|date=May 2023}}</ref> before patch 1.21<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/4885/|title=News - Arx Fatalis Update Released|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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|royalty free audio      = always on
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|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}}[[Arx Fatalis#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] replaces deprecated DirectSound3D API with [[Glossary:Surround sound#OpenAL|OpenAL Soft]], which can be used for binaural HRTF mixing.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkvqvoG4sXM  Arx Fatalis w/ 3D spatial sound in Arx Libertatis 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)]</ref> No EAX reverb calls are used in-game.
 
{{ii}}[[Arx Fatalis#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] replaces deprecated DirectSound3D API with [[Glossary:Surround sound#OpenAL|OpenAL Soft]], which can be used for binaural HRTF mixing.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkvqvoG4sXM  Arx Fatalis w/ 3D spatial sound in Arx Libertatis 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)]</ref> No EAX reverb calls are used in-game.
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|vorpx                      = hackable
 
|vorpx                      = hackable
 
|vorpx modes                = Z3D
 
|vorpx modes                = Z3D
|vorpx notes                = Game is not on official list but on the factory profile list, so its not clear wherether its a user created or official profile. To get the game running you first need to install the original, then [http://wiki.arx-libertatis.org/Download patch 1.2 and Arx Liberatis].
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|vorpx notes                = Game is not on official list but on the factory profile list, so it is inclear whether it is a user-created or official profile. [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] is required.
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
 
===HUD doesn't scale at higher resolutions===
 
===HUD doesn't scale at higher resolutions===
 
{{ii}} Arx Fatalis 1.21 interface elements are very small at higher resolutions.  
 
{{ii}} Arx Fatalis 1.21 interface elements are very small at higher resolutions.  
  
{{Fixbox|description=HUD scaling|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]]
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Invisible text===
 
===Invisible text===
{{ii}} This is caused by forcing anti-aliasing through your video card's control panel.
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{{ii}} This is caused by forcing anti-aliasing through the video card's control panel.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Use Arx Libertatis|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]].|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]].
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|description=Set application controlled anti-aliasing|ref=<ref>[https://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=45982 No text in Arx Fatalis - Guru3D.com Forums]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Set application controlled anti-aliasing|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=45982|title=No text in Arx Fatalis - Guru3D.com Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the video card control panel.
 
# Go to the video card control panel.
 
# Set anti-aliasing to "application-controlled".
 
# Set anti-aliasing to "application-controlled".
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 7
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      = Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] for 64-bit.
 
|windows exe notes      = Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]] for 64-bit.
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app = false
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app = hackable
|macos app notes        =  
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|macos arm app          = hackable
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|macos app notes        = Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/arx-libertatis|title=arx-libertatis — Homebrew Formulae|date=1 March 2022}}</ref>
 
|linux 32-bit executable= hackable
 
|linux 32-bit executable= hackable
 
|linux 64-bit executable= hackable
 
|linux 64-bit executable= hackable
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|linux executable notes = Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]].
 
|linux executable notes = Use [[#Arx Libertatis port|Arx Libertatis]].
 
}}
 
}}
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===HD Textures - Arx Neuralis===
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{{ii}} Original game textures upscaled with neural networks. Download from [https://www.nexusmods.com/arxfatalis/mods/4 Nexus Mods] or [https://www.moddb.com/mods/arx-neuralis ModDB]
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===HD Textures - Texture Overhaul===
 +
{{ii}} Upscaled textures, two years after the previous attempt. Seem to be of higher quality. Download from [https://www.nexusmods.com/arxfatalis/mods/8?tab=files]
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 98
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|minOS    = 98<br>XP (Steam)
 
|minCPU  = 500 MHz Pentium III or compatible
 
|minCPU  = 500 MHz Pentium III or compatible
 
|minRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minHD    = 750 MB
 
|minHD    = 750 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 16 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 16 MB
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|minDX    = 8
 +
|minaudio = DirectX 8 compatible
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|minother = 4X CD-ROM
  
 
|recOS    = ME, 2000, XP
 
|recOS    = ME, 2000, XP

Latest revision as of 12:27, 16 March 2024

Arx Fatalis
Arx Fatalis cover
Developers
Arkane Studios
Publishers
JoWood Productions
Current Bethesda Softworks
Release dates
Windows June 28, 2002
Reception
Metacritic 77
IGDB 78
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Immersive sim, RPG, ARPG
Themes Fantasy
Arx Fatalis on HowLongToBeat
Arx Fatalis on IGDB
Arx Fatalis guide on StrategyWiki
Arx Fatalis on MobyGames
Arx Fatalis on Wikipedia

Arx Fatalis is a singleplayer first-person immersive sim, RPG and ARPG game.

General information

Arx Libertatis Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SecuROM DRM
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Patched to 1.21.
Windows
Microsoft Store
DRM-free after installation through Microsoft Store client (notes may include more details)
DRM-free after being copied to any other folder.
Included in Xbox Game Pass for PC
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
Patched to 1.21.
Windows
Bethesda.net (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation through Bethesda.net Launcher (notes may include more details)
Patched to 1.21.
Windows
A demo is available from Steam.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Essential improvements

Patches

Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21 (2011) fixes some issues with running the game on modern systems. This patch will update any version; no previous patch is required.
Digital distribution versions usually include this patch but disc versions do not.

Arx Libertatis port

Arx Libertatis is a modern port for Windows and Linux that fixes numerous issues (install Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21 first if using a disc version).

Steam Play / Luxtorpeda (Linux only)

If using the Steam version, the community Steam Play compatibility tool Luxtorpeda can be used[1] for easier integration with Steam and simpler setup.
Install Luxtorpeda[2]
  1. Close Steam
  2. Download the latest version of Luxtorpeda from Luxtorpeda GitHub
  3. Open ~/.local/share/Steam/
  4. Create folder compatibilitytools.d and open it
  5. Unpack the downloaded archive here
  6. Start Steam.
  7. In the game properties window, select Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool
  8. Select Luxtorpeda.

Notes Luxtorpeda will install into and use Arx Libertatis from the Steam game folder, but not install the port system-wide.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\cfg_default.ini[Note 1]
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1700/pfx/[Note 2]
Arx Libertatis settings are stored in %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Arx Libertatis\cfg.ini

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1]
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1700/pfx/[Note 2]
Arx Libertatis saves are stored in %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Arx Libertatis\save

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Requires Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21. See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
Use Arx Libertatis.
Ultra-widescreen
Use Arx Libertatis.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Use Arx Libertatis. Has 10 increments up by a value of 5° from 75° to 125°.
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use Arx Libertatis with Borderless Windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Force in graphics card control panel or use Arx Libertatis (enabled by default).
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Forcing in the graphics card control panel will cause Invisible text.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Use Arx Libertatis (enabled by default).
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Arx Libertatis has no frame rate cap.

Widescreen resolution

Some resolutions may not work when selected in-game but can still be used by editing cfg_default.ini directly.
Set unsupported resolution in cfg_default.ini[3]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open cfg_default.ini (cfg.ini if using Arx Libertatis).
  3. Set resolution= to match the resolution you want.
  4. Save your changes. The in-game setting may show 640x480 but the manual resolution will still be used.

Notes

Changing video settings in-game may reset the resolution change. Repeat these steps if necessary.
Game will crash at horizontal resolutions of 2560 or above.
If problems persist or to play at QHD/4k resolution use Arx Libertatis.

Windowed

Enable windowed mode[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open cfg_default.ini (cfg.ini if using Arx Libertatis).
  3. Change full_screen=1 to full_screen=0
  4. Save the changes. Reverse this change to go back to fullscreen mode.

Notes

Arx Fatalis has a fixed-size window; for a resizeable window use Arx Libertatis.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
None by default. Arx Libertatis allows this to be enabled, as well as having the option to enable raw mouse input (to bypass Windows desktop mouse acceleration) in the options menu.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, SFX, Speech and Ambience sliders.
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software, or OpenAL Soft if using Arx Libertatis
Subtitles
Conversations and cutscenes only; all other speech has no subtitles.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX 2. Disabled by default. Required EAX Unified[4] before patch 1.21[5]
Royalty free audio
Arx Libertatis replaces deprecated DirectSound3D API with OpenAL Soft, which can be used for binaural HRTF mixing.[6] No EAX reverb calls are used in-game.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
Not available on Steam.
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Not available on Steam.
Korean
Fan translation, download.
Polish
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Spanish
Turkish
Fan translation, download.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
Z3D
Game is not on official list but on the factory profile list, so it is inclear whether it is a user-created or official profile. Arx Libertatis is required.

Issues fixed

HUD doesn't scale at higher resolutions

Arx Fatalis 1.21 interface elements are very small at higher resolutions.
Use Arx Libertatis[citation needed]

Invisible text

This is caused by forcing anti-aliasing through the video card's control panel.
Use Arx Libertatis.[citation needed]
Set application controlled anti-aliasing[7]
  1. Go to the video card control panel.
  2. Set anti-aliasing to "application-controlled".
  3. Enable anti-aliasing in-game (optional).

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7
Executable 32-bit 64-bitARM Notes
Windows
Use Arx Libertatis for 64-bit.
macOS (OS X)
Use Arx Libertatis.[8]
Linux
Use Arx Libertatis.

HD Textures - Arx Neuralis

Original game textures upscaled with neural networks. Download from Nexus Mods or ModDB

HD Textures - Texture Overhaul

Upscaled textures, two years after the previous attempt. Seem to be of higher quality. Download from [1]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98
XP (Steam)
Processor (CPU) 500 MHz Pentium III or compatible
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 750 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 8 compatible
Other 4X CD-ROM


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References