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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|2000-2009}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|2000-2009}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-present}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-present}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|id Tech 2|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000621220914/http://www.gamespot.com/features/btg-daikatana/p7_01.html GameSpot Presents: Geoff Keighley: Behind the Games (retrieved)]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|id Tech 2|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000621220914/http://www.gamespot.com/features/btg-daikatana/p7_01.html|title=GameSpot Presents: Geoff Keighley: Behind the Games (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 22, 2000}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 23, 2000|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000619102151/http://www.daikatana.com/news.htm|title=Daikatana is now in stores! (retrieved)|date=2023-11-07}}</ref>}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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|gogcom id    = 1207659168
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659168
 
|hltb        = 2151
 
|hltb        = 2151
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|lutris      = daikatana
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|mobygames    = john-romeros-daikatana
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|mobygames    = 1678
 
|wikipedia    = Daikatana
 
|wikipedia    = Daikatana
 
|winehq      = 1321
 
|winehq      = 1321
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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}}
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
 +
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|release history  =
 +
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|current state    = The game is well-known for its troubled development and resulting bugs. The [[#Unofficial 1.3 patch|unofficial 1.3 patch]] is highly recommended to resolve the game's numerous bugs.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00QXQG1Z8 | unknown | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00QXQG1Z8 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | daikatana | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | daikatana | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | daikatana | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | daikatana | Steam | | | Windows }}
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
The latest patch for the game is v1.2 (v1.2.2 if using Daikatana DM). The patch is available from [http://www.daikatananews.net/files.html DaikatanaNews.net] ([http://dk.toastednet.org/files.html#Off mirror]).
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{{ii}} The latest patch for the game is v1.2 (v1.2.2 if using Daikatana DM). The patch is available from [http://www.daikatananews.net/files.html DaikatanaNews.net] ([http://dk.toastednet.org/files.html#Off mirror]).
  
===Map packs, Utilities, etc.===
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===[https://bitbucket.org/daikatana13/daikatana/wiki/Downloads Unofficial 1.3 patch]===
All of the official content for the game, along with user created content and patches, can be found on [http://www.daikatananews.net/files.html DaikatanaNews.net] ([http://dk.toastednet.org/files.html#Off mirror]).
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{{ii}} Compatible with Windows, OS X, Linux and FreeBSD.
 +
{{++}} Adds support for widescreen resolutions, disabling mouse acceleration and AI sidekicks, bug fixes and more.
  
===GameSpy shutdown workaround===
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===Map Pack===
A guide on fixing the in-game server browser can be found [http://www.daikatananews.net/gamespyshutdown.html here].
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{{ii}} This is the only official mappack released by ION Storm, it contains 11 multiplayer maps and its available at WinRetro.com [https://www.winretro.com/details.php?select=games&choice=daikatana]
 
 
===[https://bitbucket.org/daikatana13/daikatana/wiki/Downloads Daikatana 1.3]===
 
{{ii}} Compatible with Windows, OS X, Linux and FreeBSD.
 
{{++}} Adds support for widescreen resolutions, disabling mouse acceleration and AI sidekicks, and more.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Daikatana 1.3|Daikatana 1.3]].
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Unofficial 1.3 patch|Unofficial 1.3 patch]].
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Daikatana 1.3|Daikatana 1.3]].
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Unofficial 1.3 patch|Unofficial 1.3 patch]].
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Daikatana 1.3|Daikatana 1.3]].
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|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Unofficial 1.3 patch|Unofficial 1.3 patch]].
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
|anisotropic notes          = See [[#Daikatana 1.3|Daikatana 1.3]].
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|anisotropic notes          = See [[#Unofficial 1.3 patch|Unofficial 1.3 patch]].
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Daikatana 1.3|Daikatana 1.3]]
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|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Unofficial 1.3 patch|Unofficial 1.3 patch]].
 +
|upscaling                  = false
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
|vsync notes                = See [[#Daikatana 1.3|Daikatana 1.3]].
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|vsync notes                = See [[#Unofficial 1.3 patch|Unofficial 1.3 patch]]
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps notes              = See [[#Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]].
 
|120 fps notes              = See [[#Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]].
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Set custom FOV|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set custom FOV|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 
# Install [[#Daikatana 1.3|Daikatana 1.3]].
 
# Install [[#Daikatana 1.3|Daikatana 1.3]].
# While in game open the console with {{key|~}}.
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# While in game, open the console with {{key|~}}.
 
# Type in <code>fov x</code> where <code>x</code> is the desired FOV.
 
# Type in <code>fov x</code> where <code>x</code> is the desired FOV.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Set maximum FPS|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set maximum FPS|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
# Install [[#Daikatana 1.3|Daikatana 1.3]].
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# Install [[#Unofficial 1.3 patch|Unofficial 1.3 patch]].
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data\</code>.
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\data|folder}}.<br>Newer versions of 1.3 patch use {{file|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Daikatana\data|folder}}<br>
 
# Create and edit {{file|autoexec.cfg}}.
 
# Create and edit {{file|autoexec.cfg}}.
# Add <code>r_maxfps x</code> where <code>x</code> is the maximum FPS cap.
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# Add <code>set r_maxfps x</code> where <code>x</code> is the maximum FPS cap.
# Add <code>cl_maxfps x</code> instead if async refresh is disabled.
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# Add <code>set cl_maxfps x</code> instead if async refresh is disabled.<br>You can add both settings to {{file|autoexec.cfg}} without issues.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Adjust gamma|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Adjust gamma|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
# Install [[#Daikatana 1.3|Daikatana 1.3]].
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# Install [[#Unofficial 1.3 patch|Unofficial 1.3 patch]].
 
# While in game open the console with {{key|~}}.
 
# While in game open the console with {{key|~}}.
 
# Type in <code>gl_ignorehwgamma 1</code>
 
# Type in <code>gl_ignorehwgamma 1</code>
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===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]===
{{--}} Daikatana causes Windows to enable the mouse 'Enhance pointer precision' feature, which adds mouse acceleration.<ref>[http://donewmouseaccel.blogspot.com/2010/03/markc-windows-7-mouse-acceleration-fix.html Windows Mouse Things: The MarkC Windows 10 + 8.1 + 8 + 7 Mouse Acceleration Fix]</ref>
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{{--}} Daikatana causes Windows to enable the mouse 'Enhance pointer precision' feature, which adds mouse acceleration.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://donewmouseaccel.blogspot.com/2010/03/markc-windows-7-mouse-acceleration-fix.html|title=Windows Mouse Things: The MarkC Windows 10 + 8.1 + 8 + 7 Mouse Acceleration Fix|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable acceleration function|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable acceleration function|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
# Install [[#Daikatana 1.3|Daikatana 1.3]].
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# Install [[#Unofficial 1.3 patch|Unofficial 1.3 patch]]
 
# While in game open the console with {{key|~}}.
 
# While in game open the console with {{key|~}}.
 
# Type in and enter <code>m_noaccel 1</code>.
 
# Type in and enter <code>m_noaccel 1</code>.
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|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support notes        = A3D 1.0, A3D 2.0, DirectSound3D, EAX.<ref name=audio/> The 1.3 patch includes OpenAL, which can be replaced with OpenAL Soft one to enable 3D sound without a sound card. See [[#Enable HRTF|Enable HRTF]].
 
|eax support notes        = A3D 1.0, A3D 2.0, DirectSound3D, EAX.<ref name=audio/> The 1.3 patch includes OpenAL, which can be replaced with OpenAL Soft one to enable 3D sound without a sound card. See [[#Enable HRTF|Enable HRTF]].
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|royalty free audio      = always on
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|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Enable HRTF===
 
===Enable HRTF===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Windows|ref={{cn|date=March 2018}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Windows|ref={{cn|date=March 2018}}|fix=
# Apply the [[#Daikatana 1.3|1.3 patch]] and download [http://kcat.strangesoft.net/openal.html OpenAL Soft] (both source code and the Windows binary)
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# Apply the [[#Unofficial 1.3 patch|unofficial 1.3 patch]] and download [http://kcat.strangesoft.net/openal.html OpenAL Soft] (both source code and the Windows binary)
# From Windows binary folder rename '''soft_oal.dll''' in '''bin/Win32''' folder into '''OpenAL32.dll''' and then replace the one included with the patch located in main folder.
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# Rename {{file|soft_oal.dll}} in {{file|bin\Win32|folder}} folder into {{file|OpenAL32.dll}} and replace the one included with the patch located {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
# Create a text file called '''alsoftrc.ini''' in '''%APPDATA%''' directory and then add:
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# Create a text file called {{file|alsoftrc.ini}} in {{file|{{p|appdata}}|folder}} directory and add:
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
 
[general]
 
[general]
 
hrtf = true;
 
hrtf = true;
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
4. Copy the '''hrtf''' folder from the source code archive into '''%APPDATA%/openal/''' directory.
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4. Copy the {{file|hrtf|folder}} folder from the source code archive into {{file|{{p|appdata}}\openal|folder}} directory.
 
5. Make sure OpenAL is set in Sound options.
 
5. Make sure OpenAL is set in Sound options.
  
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
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|interface = true
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|audio    = unknown
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    = Retail only. [https://bitbucket.org/daikatana13/daikatana/wiki/Downloads Available for ''Unofficial 1.3 patch'' in download section].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/287-daikatana-deutsch-patch/ download for digital versions].
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  |notes    = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/287-daikatana-deutsch-patch/ download for digital versions]. [https://bitbucket.org/daikatana13/daikatana/wiki/Downloads Available for ''Unofficial 1.3 patch'' in its download section].
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|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Italian
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|interface = true
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|audio    = unknown
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    = Retail only. [https://bitbucket.org/daikatana13/daikatana/wiki/Downloads Available for ''Unofficial 1.3 patch'' in its download section].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Russian
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  |language  = Japanese
  |interface = hackable
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = hackable
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  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = hackable
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  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/115-daikatana-русификация-от-«фаргус»/ Unofficial translation by «Fargus Multimedia»]
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  |notes    = Retail only and up to v1.1. Can't be used for the 1.3 unofficial patch and is not available to choose this language as the patch currently does not support this language. 
  |fan      = true
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  |fan      = false
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only. [https://bitbucket.org/daikatana13/daikatana/wiki/Downloads Available for ''Unofficial 1.3 patch'' in its download section].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 
  |interface = hackable
 
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = hackable
 
  |audio    = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    = {{cn}}
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  |notes    = [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/115-daikatana-русификация-от-«фаргус»/ Unofficial translation by Fargus Multimedia]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play modes      = Versus, Co-op
 
|lan play modes      = Versus, Co-op
 
|lan play notes      = Co-op supports two players.
 
|lan play notes      = Co-op supports two players.
|online play          = true
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|online play          = hackable
 
|online play players  = 32
 
|online play players  = 32
 
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
 
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
|online play notes    = Co-op supports two players.
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|online play notes    = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; community server available [http://www.daikatananews.net/gamespyshutdown.html here]. <br>Co-op supports two players.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} These are the default ports used by the game. They can be changed externally by the user for dedicated servers.
 
{{ii}} These are the default ports used by the game. They can be changed externally by the user for dedicated servers.
{{ii}} All servers will have 2 ports open: the first port is specified by the user, while the other one is 10 ports before the first (ex. A server with <code>daikatana.exe -dedicated +exec server.cfg +set port 27998</code> will have ports 27998 and 27988 open). Make sure the second port is not being used.
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{{ii}} All servers will have 2 ports open: the first port is specified by the user, while the other one is 10 ports before the first; e.g. a server with <code>daikatana.exe -dedicated +exec server.cfg +set port 27998</code> will have ports 27998 and 27988 open). Make sure the second port is not being used.
  
 
==VR support==
 
==VR support==
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = hackable
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = hackable
|windows exe notes      = See [[#Daikatana 1.3|Daikatana 1.3]] for 64-bit.
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      = See [[#Unofficial 1.3 patch|Unofficial 1.3 patch]] for 64-bit.
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
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|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
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===Map packs, utilities, mods===
 +
All of the official content for the game, along with user created content and patches, can be found on [http://www.daikatananews.net/files.html DaikatanaNews.net] ([http://dk.toastednet.org/files.html#Off mirror]).
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Latest revision as of 20:38, 18 January 2024

Daikatana
Daikatana cover
Developers
Ion Storm
Publishers
2000-2009 Eidos Interactive
2009-present Square Enix
Retail re-release Sold Out Software
Engines
id Tech 2[1]
Release dates
Windows May 23, 2000[2]
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Art styles Realistic
Themes Classical, Europe, Fantasy, Japan, Medieval, North America, Sci-fi
Daikatana on HowLongToBeat
Daikatana on MobyGames
Daikatana on Wikipedia

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Daikatana is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game.

The game is well-known for its troubled development and resulting bugs. The unofficial 1.3 patch is highly recommended to resolve the game's numerous bugs.

General information

DaikatanaNews.net
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
Digital releases are already fully patched.
Several demo and alpha versions have been released.
The multiplayer-only Daikatana DM is available for free.

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest patch for the game is v1.2 (v1.2.2 if using Daikatana DM). The patch is available from DaikatanaNews.net (mirror).

Unofficial 1.3 patch

Compatible with Windows, OS X, Linux and FreeBSD.
Adds support for widescreen resolutions, disabling mouse acceleration and AI sidekicks, bug fixes and more.

Map Pack

This is the only official mappack released by ION Storm, it contains 11 multiplayer maps and its available at WinRetro.com [1]

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\data[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242980/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\data\save[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242980/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Field of view (FOV)

Set custom FOV[citation needed]
  1. Install Daikatana 1.3.
  2. While in game, open the console with ~.
  3. Type in fov x where x is the desired FOV.

Frame rate (FPS)

Frame rate is capped at 83 FPS by default.
Set maximum FPS[citation needed]
  1. Install Unofficial 1.3 patch.
  2. Go to <path-to-game>\data.
    Newer versions of 1.3 patch use %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Daikatana\data
  3. Create and edit autoexec.cfg.
  4. Add set r_maxfps x where x is the maximum FPS cap.
  5. Add set cl_maxfps x instead if async refresh is disabled.
    You can add both settings to autoexec.cfg without issues.

Brightness

The game can be too dark to play at default settings.
Adjust gamma[citation needed]
  1. Install Unofficial 1.3 patch.
  2. While in game open the console with ~.
  3. Type in gl_ignorehwgamma 1
  4. Type in vid_gamma 1.0
  5. Type in gl_modulate 3
  6. Type in vid_restart to apply changes.

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game joystick settings.
In-game joystick settings.

Mouse acceleration

Daikatana causes Windows to enable the mouse 'Enhance pointer precision' feature, which adds mouse acceleration.[5]
Disable acceleration function[citation needed]
  1. Install Unofficial 1.3 patch
  2. While in game open the console with ~.
  3. Type in and enter m_noaccel 1.

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
[6]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Apply 1.3 patch.
EAX support
A3D 1.0, A3D 2.0, DirectSound3D, EAX.[6] The 1.3 patch includes OpenAL, which can be replaced with OpenAL Soft one to enable 3D sound without a sound card. See Enable HRTF.
Royalty free audio

Enable HRTF

Windows[citation needed]
  1. Apply the unofficial 1.3 patch and download OpenAL Soft (both source code and the Windows binary)
  2. Rename soft_oal.dll in bin\Win32 folder into OpenAL32.dll and replace the one included with the patch located <path-to-game>.
  3. Create a text file called alsoftrc.ini in %APPDATA% directory and add:
[general]
hrtf = true;

4. Copy the hrtf folder from the source code archive into %APPDATA%\openal directory. 5. Make sure OpenAL is set in Sound options.

Notes

The Windows binary archive also contains a ALSoft Configurator which lets you change any sound-related elements such as Ambisonic format, Stereo Encoding or emulate EAX Reverb.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Retail only. Available for Unofficial 1.3 patch in download section.
German
Retail only; download for digital versions. Available for Unofficial 1.3 patch in its download section.
Italian
Retail only. Available for Unofficial 1.3 patch in its download section.
Japanese
Retail only and up to v1.1. Can't be used for the 1.3 unofficial patch and is not available to choose this language as the patch currently does not support this language.
Spanish
Retail only. Available for Unofficial 1.3 patch in its download section.
Russian
Unofficial translation by Fargus Multimedia

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
32 Versus, Co-op
Co-op supports two players.
Online play
32 Versus, Co-op
The official GameSpy service has been shut down; community server available here.
Co-op supports two players.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP
Use the connect [IP]:[PORT] command in the console.

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 27982, 27992
UDP 27992
This game does not support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
These are the default ports used by the game. They can be changed externally by the user for dedicated servers.
All servers will have 2 ports open: the first port is specified by the user, while the other one is 10 ports before the first; e.g. a server with daikatana.exe -dedicated +exec server.cfg +set port 27998 will have ports 27998 and 27988 open). Make sure the second port is not being used.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 1.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
See Unofficial 1.3 patch for 64-bit.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System 6.0c
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.0f
Multiplayer GameSpy

Map packs, utilities, mods

All of the official content for the game, along with user created content and patches, can be found on DaikatanaNews.net (mirror).

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 233 MHz
AMD K6 233 MHz
System memory (RAM) 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 200 MB
Video card (GPU) 4 MB of VRAM
DirectX 6.0 compatible


Notes

  1. SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[3] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[4]
  2. 2.0 2.1 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).
  3. 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References