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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/arx_fatalis GOG.com Support Page] | {{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/arx_fatalis GOG.com Support Page] | ||
| − | == Availability == | + | ==Availability== |
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/arx_fatalis GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}}|Patched to 1.21. }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/arx_fatalis GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}}|Patched to 1.21. }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | === 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. | ||
{{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=== |
{{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). | {{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). | ||
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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). | {{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). | ||
| − | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | + | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
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| − | == Issues unresolved == | + | ==Issues unresolved== |
===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. 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> | {{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> | ||
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|minmem = 64 MB | |minmem = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 750 MB | |minHD = 750 MB | ||
| − | | | + | |minVRAM = 16 MB |
|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
|recCPU = 900 MHz Pentium III or compatible | |recCPU = 900 MHz Pentium III or compatible | ||
|recmem = 256 MB | |recmem = 256 MB | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Revision as of 03:48, 20 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
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Lights shine through walls
| Instructions |
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Invisible text
- This is caused by forcing anti-aliasing through your video card's control panel.
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 of VRAM | 32 MB of VRAM |
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.