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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{ii}} [http://arx-libertatis.org Arx Libertatis] is a modern port that fixes numerous issues
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{{++}} [[#Arx Libertatis port|#Arx Libertatis]] updates and improves Arx Fatalis by supporting modern systems, porting the game to new systems as well as eliminating bugs and limitations.<ref>http://arx-libertatis.org/t</ref>
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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== Availability ==
 
== Availability ==
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table|
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/gamecard/arx_fatalis GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}}|Patched to 1.21}}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/gamecard/arx_fatalis GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}}|Patched to 1.21. }}
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/1700/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}}|Patched to 1.21}}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/1700/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}}|Patched to 1.21. }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
== Improvements ==
 
== Improvements ==
 
=== Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21 ===
 
=== Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21 ===
[http://www.arkane-studios.com/uk/arx_downloads.php Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21] 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.
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{{ii}} [http://www.arkane-studios.com/uk/arx_downloads.php Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21] 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}} Digital distribution versions usually include this patch but disc versions do not.
  
=== Arx Libertatis source port ===
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=== Arx Libertatis port ===
[http://arx-libertatis.org Arx Libertatis] is a modern port for Windows and Linux that fixes numerous issues (install [http://www.arkane-studios.com/uk/arx_downloads.php Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21] first if using a disc version).
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{{ii}} [http://arx-libertatis.org Arx Libertatis] is a modern port for Windows and Linux that fixes numerous issues (install [http://www.arkane-studios.com/uk/arx_downloads.php Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21] first if using a disc version).
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
{{Game Location Table|
 
{{Game Location Table|
 
{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location (GOG.com)|C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG.com\Arx Fatalis\Save}}
 
{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location (GOG.com)|C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG.com\Arx Fatalis\Save}}
 
 
{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files (GOG.com)|C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG.com\Arx Fatalis\cfg_default.ini}}
 
{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files (GOG.com)|C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG.com\Arx Fatalis\cfg_default.ini}}
 
{{Game Location Table/row|Arx Libertatis (Vista and newer)|%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Arx Libertatis}}
 
{{Game Location Table/row|Arx Libertatis (Vista and newer)|%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Arx Libertatis}}
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==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
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[[File:Arx_Fatalis_game_settings.png|290px|right|thumb|General settings.]]
 
{{Video Settings
 
{{Video Settings
 
|widescreen_resolution      =true
 
|widescreen_resolution      =true
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== Issues unresolved ==
 
== Issues unresolved ==
 
===HUD doesn't scale at higher resolutions===
 
===HUD doesn't scale at higher resolutions===
Arx Fatalis 1.21 interface elements are very small at higher resolutions. This issue was acknowledged by Arx Liberatis developement team and the solution is targeted for Arx Liberatis 1.2 release<ref> [http://bugs.arx-libertatis.org/arx/issues/391 Feature request #391  -  Add an option to scale the GUI]</ref>
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{{ii}} Arx Fatalis 1.21 interface elements are very small at higher resolutions. This issue was acknowledged by Arx Liberatis developement team and the solution is targeted for Arx Liberatis 1.2 release.<ref>[http://bugs.arx-libertatis.org/arx/issues/391 Feature request #391  -  Add an option to scale the GUI]</ref>
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Revision as of 15:35, 18 June 2013

Template:Infobox

Key points

#Arx Libertatis updates and improves Arx Fatalis by supporting modern systems, porting the game to new systems as well as eliminating bugs and limitations.[1]

General information

Steam Users' Forums
Steam Community Discussions
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Improvements

Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21

Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21 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).

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video settings

Template:Video Settings

Windowed

Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Issues fixed

Lights shine through walls

Install Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21.

Invisible text

This is caused by forcing antialiasing through your video card's control panel; set it to "application controlled" (or similar) or use Arx Libertatis for better antialiasing compatibility.

Issues unresolved

HUD doesn't scale at higher resolutions

Arx Fatalis 1.21 interface elements are very small at higher resolutions. This issue was acknowledged by Arx Liberatis developement team and the solution is targeted for Arx Liberatis 1.2 release.[2]

System requirements

Template:System Requirements


References