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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Driver 3 Cover.png
+
|cover        = Driv3r Cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Reflections Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Reflections Interactive}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2005}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2005}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|driv3r|40}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|driv3r|51}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Driving, FPS, Open world, TPS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Bus, Motorcycle, Naval/watercraft, Transport, Truck }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, North America, Europe }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Driver }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
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|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 2885
 
|strategywiki = Driv3r
 
|strategywiki = Driv3r
 +
|mobygames    = driv3r
 
|wikipedia    = Driver 3
 
|wikipedia    = Driver 3
 
|winehq      = 4708
 
|winehq      = 4708
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Driver}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://drivermadness.net/ Driver Madness Modding Community]
 
{{mm}} [http://drivermadness.net/ Driver Madness Modding Community]
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SecuROM|5}} disc check |  | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SecuROM|5 or 7}} disc check, Atari release. |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Ubisoft release. |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/648-driver-3-patches/ Update 2]====
 
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/648-driver-3-patches/ Update 2]====
 
{{ii}} The patches are available for the Hungarian, European and American retail versions of the game.
 
{{ii}} The patches are available for the Hungarian, European and American retail versions of the game.
−
{{--}} The second update cannot be installed if '''Update 1''' was already present. The game has to be otherwise reinstalled in order for the second patch to be applied correctly.
+
{{ii}} ThirteenAG`S Widescreen fix requires update 2.
 +
{{--}} The second update cannot be installed if Update 1 is already present. The game has to be otherwise reinstalled in order for the second patch to be applied correctly.
  
 
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/148-driver-3-enhanced-pc-controls/ Enhanced Keyboard Controls]===
 
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/148-driver-3-enhanced-pc-controls/ Enhanced Keyboard Controls]===
 
{{ii}} The controls are stored in the main save game files. Do not overwrite existing save games with this file or any progress will be lost.
 
{{ii}} The controls are stored in the main save game files. Do not overwrite existing save games with this file or any progress will be lost.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Download the following [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/148-driver-3-enhanced-keyboard-controls/ archive].
 
# Download the following [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/148-driver-3-enhanced-keyboard-controls/ archive].
−
# Extract the '''Saves''' folder in the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
+
# Extract the {{file|Saves|folder}} folder in the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
−
# Open the '''Saves''' folder and rename D3P_'''YourName''' to the desired name.
+
# Open the {{file|Saves|folder}} folder and rename {{file|D3P_YourName|folder}} to the desired name after the underscore (<code>_</code> character).
−
 
 
−
'''Notes'''
 
−
{{ii}} Change the bold text beginning with '''Your''' with the desired name.  
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Greater draw distance===
 
===Greater draw distance===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#driv3r Driv3r Widescreen Fix]|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#driv3r Driv3r Widescreen Fix]|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}}}
 
 
{{ii}} Draw distance multiplier can be set in <code>Driv3r.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
 
{{ii}} Draw distance multiplier can be set in <code>Driv3r.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename <code>ATARI.XMV</code>, and <code>NVIDIA.XMV</code> in <code>{{P|game}}/FMV</code>.}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves\D3P_{{p|uid}}\ProfileData}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves\D3P_{{p|uid}}\ProfileData}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves\D3P_{{p|uid}}\ProfileData}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves\D3P_{{p|uid}}\ProfileData}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Driv3r display.png|Display settings}}
 
{{Image|Driv3r display.png|Display settings}}
 
{{Image|Driv3r advanced video.png|Advanced video settings}}
 
{{Image|Driv3r advanced video.png|Advanced video settings}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/driv3r
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/driv3r
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
−
|windowed                  = false
+
|windowed                  = hackable
−
|windowed notes            =  
+
|windowed notes            = Use DxWnd in DirectX 9 mode.
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = hackable
+
|anisotropic                = false
−
|anisotropic notes          = Force using the [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)#Force anisotropic filtering|NVIDIA Control Panel/AMD VISION Engine Control Center]].
+
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  =
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
−
|vsync notes                = Called '''Sync Every Frame'''
+
|vsync notes                = Called "Sync Every Frame".
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Driv3r has native widescreen support up to 2048x1536 with 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio only.
 
{{ii}} Driv3r has native widescreen support up to 2048x1536 with 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio only.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#driv3r Driv3r Widescreen Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-07-04}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#driv3r Driv3r Widescreen Fix]|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}}}
+
{{ii}} FOV multiplier can be set in {{file|Driv3r.WidescreenFix.ini}}.
−
{{ii}} FOV multiplier can be set in <code>Driv3r.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|Driv3r controls.png|Controls settings}}
 
{{Image|Driv3r controls.png|Controls settings}}
 
{{Image|Driv3r controller.png|Controller settings}}
 
{{Image|Driv3r controller.png|Controller settings}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Input settings are saved in the savegame file.
 
|key remap notes          = Input settings are saved in the savegame file.
−
|acceleration option      = unknown
+
|acceleration option      = always on
−
|acceleration option notes =  
+
|acceleration option notes = Uses forced mouse acceleration.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = false
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
−
|full controller          = unknown
+
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|button prompts            = false
 
|button prompts            = false
 
|button prompts notes      =  
 
|button prompts notes      =  
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Driv3r audio.png|Audio settings}}
 
{{Image|Driv3r audio.png|Audio settings}}
 
{{Image|Driv3r soundcard.png|Sound Card settings}}
 
{{Image|Driv3r soundcard.png|Sound Card settings}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = Sound effects and Music
+
|separate volume notes    = Sound effects and Music.
−
|surround sound          = unknown
+
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|surround sound notes    = Requires [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]].
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         = EAX Unified
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Only available in Polish retail copy.
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    = Only available in Russian retail copy
 
  |notes    = Only available in Russian retail copy
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see resolution tweaks in the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/driv3r/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Periodic stutter (might only happen in modern systems)===
 +
 
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Screen gets distorted/letterboxed===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use only one GPU for the game.|ref=|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===No shadows using AMD cards===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use DXVK.|fix=
 +
{{ii}} Some users of AMD graphics cards have a bug where the shadows in the game are not visible, even if they are enabled in the graphics section
 +
{{ii}} A solution tested on some AMD graphics cards is to use DXVK "A Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 9/10/11 which allows running 3D applications on Linux using Wine". Although it is intended for use on linux, it is capable of running on Windows.
 +
# From here you can download DXVK from the official repository: [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases Download DXVK]
 +
# Here is a guide on how to install these libraries in any windows game: [https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/mlfcsc/a_guide_to_dxvk_on_windows/ How to install DXVK in Windows]
 +
{{ii}} Only tested on Windows 11.
 +
{{--}} Although it corrects the shadows error, it can cause small stutters.
 +
{{--}} It may not work as it is not officially supported on windows, it will depend on your system and hardware.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
 +
===Mods===
 +
====[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/XboxRainDroplets/releases/tag/driv3r Xbox Rain Droplets]====
 +
{{++}} Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from [https://github.com/aap/skygfx SkyGFX] for other games.
 +
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/driv3r/mods/2 Driv3r Definitive Edition]====
 +
{{++}} This mod not only fixes the game but also recovers HD Vehicle Textures from early game builds as well as many other improvements from the Xbox and PS2 version.
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
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Latest revision as of 13:15, 15 March 2024

Driv3r
Driv3r cover
Developers
Reflections Interactive
Publishers
Atari
Ubisoft
Russia 1C Company
Release dates
Windows March 15, 2005
Reception
Metacritic 40
IGDB 51
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Driving, FPS, Open world, TPS
Vehicles Automobile, Bus, Motorcycle, Naval/watercraft, Transport, Truck
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, North America, Europe
Series Driver
Driv3r on HowLongToBeat
Driv3r on IGDB
Driv3r guide on StrategyWiki
Driv3r on MobyGames
Driv3r on Wikipedia
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Driver
Driver 1999
Driv3r 2005
Driver: Parallel Lines 2007
Driver: San Francisco 2011
REDRIVER 2 (unofficial port) 2020

General information

Driver Madness Modding Community

Driv3r is a singleplayer first-person and third-person action, driving, FPS, open world and TPS game in the Driver series.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM 5 or 7 DRM disc check, Atari release.
Windows
Retail
DRM-free
 Ubisoft release.
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

Update 2

The patches are available for the Hungarian, European and American retail versions of the game.
ThirteenAG`S Widescreen fix requires update 2.
The second update cannot be installed if Update 1 is already present. The game has to be otherwise reinstalled in order for the second patch to be applied correctly.

Enhanced Keyboard Controls

The controls are stored in the main save game files. Do not overwrite existing save games with this file or any progress will be lost.
Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Download the following archive.
  2. Extract the Saves folder in the configuration file location.
  3. Open the Saves folder and rename D3P_YourName to the desired name after the underscore (_ character).

Greater draw distance

Use Driv3r Widescreen Fix[citation needed]
Draw distance multiplier can be set in Driv3r.WidescreenFix.ini.

Skip intro videos

Delete or rename ATARI.XMV, and NVIDIA.XMV in <path-to-game>/FMV.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Saves\D3P_<user-id>\ProfileData[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Saves\D3P_<user-id>\ProfileData[Note 1]

Video

Display settings
Display settings
Advanced video settings
Advanced video settings

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
See Widescreen resolution.
Windowed
Use DxWnd in DirectX 9 mode.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Called "Sync Every Frame".
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Widescreen resolution

Driv3r has native widescreen support up to 2048x1536 with 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio only.
Use Driv3r Widescreen Fix[1]
FOV multiplier can be set in Driv3r.WidescreenFix.ini.

Input

Controls settings
Controls settings
Controller settings
Controller settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Input settings are saved in the savegame file.
Mouse acceleration
Uses forced mouse acceleration.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings
Sound Card settings
Sound Card settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound effects and Music.
Surround sound
Requires DirectSound 3D restoration software.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX Unified
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Only available in Polish retail copy.
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Only available in Russian retail copy
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see resolution tweaks in the vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues unresolved

Periodic stutter (might only happen in modern systems)

Issues fixed

Screen gets distorted/letterboxed

Use only one GPU for the game.

No shadows using AMD cards

Use DXVK.
Some users of AMD graphics cards have a bug where the shadows in the game are not visible, even if they are enabled in the graphics section
A solution tested on some AMD graphics cards is to use DXVK "A Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 9/10/11 which allows running 3D applications on Linux using Wine". Although it is intended for use on linux, it is capable of running on Windows.
  1. From here you can download DXVK from the official repository: Download DXVK
  2. Here is a guide on how to install these libraries in any windows game: How to install DXVK in Windows
Only tested on Windows 11.
Although it corrects the shadows error, it can cause small stutters.
It may not work as it is not officially supported on windows, it will depend on your system and hardware.


Mods

Xbox Rain Droplets

Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from SkyGFX for other games.

Driv3r Definitive Edition

This mod not only fixes the game but also recovers HD Vehicle Textures from early game builds as well as many other improvements from the Xbox and PS2 version.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000 XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 5.5 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 3
ATI Radeon 8500
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		128 MB of VRAM


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).

References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-07-04