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=== Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21 === | === Arx Fatalis Patch 1.21 === | ||
{{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. | {{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}} Arx Libertatis saves and settings are stored in <code>%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Arx Libertatis</code> (<code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Arx Libertatis</code> on XP). | ||
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Revision as of 20:43, 7 January 2014
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| Developers | |
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| Arkane Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| JoWood Productions | |
| DreamCatcher Interactive | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 28, 2002 |
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Key points
- Arx Libertatis updates and improves support for modern systems, porting the game to new systems as well as eliminating bugs and limitations.
General information
Availability
Essential 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
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1700/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1700/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Arx Libertatis saves and settings are stored in
%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Arx Libertatis(%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Arx Libertatison XP).
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
File:Arx Fatalis settings.png
General settings.
Widescreen resolution
- Some resolutions may not work when selected in-game but can still be used by editing
cfg_default.inidirectly.
| Instructions |
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Windowed
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Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Lights shine through walls
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Invisible text
- This is caused by forcing anti-aliasing through your video card's control panel.
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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.[1]
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | XP |
| Processor (CPU) | 500 MHz Pentium III or compatible | 900 MHz Pentium III or compatible |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 750 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 16 MB graphics card | 32MB graphics card |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1700) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.