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{{disambig|the original release|the Megaton Edition|[[Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition]]|World Tour|[[Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Duke Nukem 3D cover.png
 
|cover        = Duke Nukem 3D cover.png
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|steam appid side = 225140
 
|steam appid side = 225140
 
|gogcom id    = 1207658730
 
|gogcom id    = 1207658730
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|official site= http://legacy.3drealms.com/duke3d/index.html
 
|strategywiki = Duke Nukem 3D
 
|strategywiki = Duke Nukem 3D
 
|mobygames    = duke-nukem-3d
 
|mobygames    = duke-nukem-3d
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}}
 
}}
 
{{Series|Duke Nukem}}
 
{{Series|Duke Nukem}}
{{disambig|the original release|the Megaton Edition|[[Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition]]|World Tour|[[Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour]]}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://legacy.3drealms.com/duke3d/index.html Official game site]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://dukenukem.wikia.com/wiki/Duke_Nukem_Wiki Duke Nukem Wiki]
 
{{mm}} [http://dukenukem.wikia.com/wiki/Duke_Nukem_Wiki Duke Nukem Wiki]
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658730|duke_nukem_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658730|duke_nukem_series|for game series}}
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Regular or Atomic Edition. Atomic has a disc check (see [[#Play without the CD|Play without the CD]]). | | DOS, Mac OS }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Regular or Atomic Edition. Atomic has a disc check (see [[#Play without the CD|Play without the CD]]). | | DOS, Mac OS }}
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{{Availability/row| ZOOM | duke-nukem-3d-atomic-edition | DRM-free | Atomic Edition. Since June 10, 2020, the expansions included with the Megaton Edition are available. | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | duke_nukem_3d_atomic_edition | DRM-free | Atomic Edition. | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 359850 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} A [http://legacy.3drealms.com/duke3d/index.html shareware episode] is available.
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{{ii}} A [https://legacy.3drealms.com/duke3d/index.html shareware episode] is available.
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
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{{DLC/row| Duke It Out In D.C. | Included with the [[Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition|Megaton Edition]]. | DOS, Mac OS}}
 
{{DLC/row| Duke It Out In D.C. | Included with the [[Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition|Megaton Edition]]. | DOS, Mac OS}}
 
{{DLC/row| Duke: Nuclear Winter | Included with the [[Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition|Megaton Edition]]. | DOS}}
 
{{DLC/row| Duke: Nuclear Winter | Included with the [[Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition|Megaton Edition]]. | DOS}}
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{{DLC/row| Duke Nukem's Penthouse Paradise | Freeware, available [https://www.fileplanet.com/archive/p-10681/Duke-Nukem-s-Penthouse-Paradise here] in original format or [https://www.moddb.com/games/duke-nukem-3d/addons/duke-nukems-penthouse-paradise1 here] repacked for use with source ports.<br> Warning, very NSFW. | DOS}}
 
{{DLC/row| Duke!ZONE II | Includes all Duke!ZONE content along with 3 new episodes. | DOS }}
 
{{DLC/row| Duke!ZONE II | Includes all Duke!ZONE content along with 3 new episodes. | DOS }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} Duke!ZONE II was just a shovelware user map compilation; most maps could be downloaded free online.
 
{{ii}} Duke!ZONE II was just a shovelware user map compilation; most maps could be downloaded free online.
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{{ii}} A remake of the Playstation exclusive episode "Plug and Prey", can be found [https://www.moddb.com/games/duke-nukem-3d/addons/plug-n-pray-remake-episode here].
 
{{ii}} Many more obscure, unauthorized expansions are available. See [http://dukenukem.wikia.com/wiki/Unofficial_expansion_packs here] for more info.
 
{{ii}} Many more obscure, unauthorized expansions are available. See [http://dukenukem.wikia.com/wiki/Unofficial_expansion_packs here] for more info.
  
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bMouse is a DOS extension which improves mouse looking by removing an engine limitation which would force to use one mouse axis at a time to aim.
 
bMouse is a DOS extension which improves mouse looking by removing an engine limitation which would force to use one mouse axis at a time to aim.
  
===[https://github.com/NightFright2k19/duke3dfix Fixes for Duke Nukem 3D]===
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===[https://github.com/NightFright2k19/duke3d_widefix Widescreen Fixes for Duke Nukem 3D]===
{{ii}} An unofficial patch for Duke Nukem 3D which aims to fix lingering bugs in the game.
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{{ii}} An unofficial patch for Duke Nukem 3D which aims for adding widescreen support.
{{ii}} Requires Eduke32
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{{ii}} Supports EDuke32, Rednukem, BuildGDX and Raze.
{{++}} Active Development.
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{{++}} Under active development.
{{++}} Fix numerous bugs and coding errors.
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{{++}} Adds widescreen support for weapons and menu tiles in Duke Nukem 3D and all official addons (Caribbean, DukeDC, Nuclear Winter).
{{++}} Adds widescreen support.
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{{++}} Replaces default menu font from Atomic with redfont from 1.3D.
{{++}} Corrects and improve various enemy behaviors.
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{{++}} Adds skyboxes in BuildGDX.
{{++}} Various Sprite corrections.
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{{--}} No widescreen support for user maps.<ref>[https://github.com/NightFright2k19/duke3dfix/blob/master/duke3d_fixes.txt duke3d_fixes.txt]</ref>
{{--}} May not work with other non-Eduke32 source ports. The only exception is BuildGDX
 
{{--}} May break other User Maps<ref>[https://github.com/NightFright2k19/duke3dfix/blob/master/duke3d_fixes.txt duke3d_fixes.txt]</ref>.
 
  
 
===Play without the CD===
 
===Play without the CD===
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===Source ports===
 
===Source ports===
 
{{Source ports table|content=
 
{{Source ports table|content=
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{{Source ports table/row| EDuke32 | url=http://eduke32.com/ | Adds many modern features to Build engine such as high and widescreen resolution, dynamic lighting and shadows and expands the modding capabilities.<br />It doesn't properly support multiplayer yet. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Source ports table/row| EDuke32-OldMP | url=https://forums.duke4.net/topic/6523-/ | A multiplayer branch of an old EDuke32 build. | Windows }}
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{{Source ports table/row| Rednukem | url=https://lerppu.net/wannabethesis/ | Branch of EDuke32. Supports games based on Duke Nukem 3D codebase such as '''Redneck Rampage''' and '''Duke Nukem 64'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Source ports table/row| xDuke | url=http://vision.gel.ulaval.ca/~klein/duke3d/ | Straight port from the original DOS release that only adds a console and the ability to load music packs. | Windows }}
 
{{Source ports table/row| xDuke | url=http://vision.gel.ulaval.ca/~klein/duke3d/ | Straight port from the original DOS release that only adds a console and the ability to load music packs. | Windows }}
 
{{Source ports table/row| hDuke | url=http://vision.gel.ulaval.ca/~klein/duke3d/ | Based off xDuke. Focused on multiplayer, it features extra parameters such as frag limit and an anti-cheat system. | Windows }}
 
{{Source ports table/row| hDuke | url=http://vision.gel.ulaval.ca/~klein/duke3d/ | Based off xDuke. Focused on multiplayer, it features extra parameters such as frag limit and an anti-cheat system. | Windows }}
 
{{Source ports table/row| nDuke | url=http://nduke.dukenukem.com.br/ | Base off xDuke. Similar to hDuke, it also features a team deathmatch mode. | Windows }}
 
{{Source ports table/row| nDuke | url=http://nduke.dukenukem.com.br/ | Base off xDuke. Similar to hDuke, it also features a team deathmatch mode. | Windows }}
 
{{Source ports table/row| Icculus Duke3D | url=http://icculus.org/duke3d/ | Straight port from the original DOS release for all platforms. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Source ports table/row| Icculus Duke3D | url=http://icculus.org/duke3d/ | Straight port from the original DOS release for all platforms. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{Source ports table/row| BuildGDX | url=https://m210.duke4.net/index.php/downloads/download/8-java/53-buildgdx | Reverse-engineered gameplay-accurate port written in Java. Adds high resolutions support, OpenGL renderer, improved mouse controls, and fixes for the original game bugs with an option to revert them.
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{{Source ports table/row| BuildGDX | url=https://m210.duke4.net/index.php/downloads/download/8-java/53-buildgdx | Source port based on Java's libGDX framework. Adds high resolutions support, OpenGL renderer, and improved mouse controls.
Can run official addon and custom made campaings straight from the main menu without the need to use installers or replace any original files.
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Can run official addon and custom made campaigns straight from the main menu without the need to use installers or replace any original files. Supports multiplayer.| Windows, Linux, OS X }}
Has custom difficulty option that allows to choose different combinations of enemies count and damage dealing or receiving. | Windows }}
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{{Source ports table/row| EDuke32 | url=http://eduke32.com/ | Adds many modern features to Build engine such as high and widescreen resolution, dynamic lighting and shadows and expands the modding capabilities.<br />It doesn't properly support multiplayer yet. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Source ports table/row| Raze | url=https://github.com/coelckers/Raze/releases | Fork of various Build Engine ports to [[Engine:Id Tech 1#Source ports|GZDoom]] architecture. Also supports '''Blood''', '''Redneck Rampage''', and PC '''Powerslave/Exhumed'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{Source ports table/row| EDuke32-OldMP | url=https://github.com/coelckers/Raze/releases | A multiplayer branch of an old EDuke32 build. | Windows }}
 
{{Source ports table/row| Raze | url=https://github.com/coelckers/Raze/releases | Fork of EDuke32 to [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Engine:Id_Tech_1#Source_ports GZDoom] architecture. Currently in Alpha. Also supports '''Blood''', '''Redneck Rampage''', and PC '''Powerslave/Exhumed'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All source ports (except later builds of EDuke32) will require to manually copy {{file|DUKE3D.GRP}} and {{file|DUKE.RTS}} into their root folders.
 
{{ii}} All source ports (except later builds of EDuke32) will require to manually copy {{file|DUKE3D.GRP}} and {{file|DUKE.RTS}} into their root folders.
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}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Options.png|In-game options menu.}}
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{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Options.png|In-game options menu (DOS).}}
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{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Demo for Classic Mac OS Graphics Options.png|In-game options menu (Classic Mac OS).}}
 
{{Image|GOG.com DOSBox Configurator v2.png|Graphics settings (GOG.com version)}}
 
{{Image|GOG.com DOSBox Configurator v2.png|Graphics settings (GOG.com version)}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/duke-nukem-3d
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/duke-nukem-3d
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Demo for Classic Mac OS Control Options.png|Control options (Classic Mac OS).}}
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{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Demo for Classic Mac OS Keyboard Options.png|Keyboard options (Classic Mac OS).}}
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{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Demo for Classic Mac OS Mouse Options.png|Mouse options (Classic Mac OS).}}
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
|mouse menu                = hackable
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|mouse menu                = true
|mouse menu notes          = Supported by EDuke32. See [[#Source ports|Source ports]].
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|mouse menu notes          = Native support in the Mac OS version. Supported by EDuke32. See [[#Source ports|Source ports]].
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
|full controller          = unknown
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|full controller          = hackable
|full controller notes    =  
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|full controller notes    = Supported by EDuke32. See [[#Source ports|Source ports]].
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
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{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Audio.png|In-game audio settings (DOS).}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Demo for Classic Mac OS Sound Options.png|In-game audio settings (Classic Mac OS).}}
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound effects, Music
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound effects, Music
 
|surround sound          = hackable
 
|surround sound          = hackable
|surround sound notes    = Supported by BuildGDX and Raze through [[Glossary:Sound_card#Set_up_OpenAL|OpenAL Soft]]. See [[#Source ports|Source ports]].
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|surround sound notes    = Supported by BuildGDX and Raze through [[Glossary:Sound card#Set up OpenAL|OpenAL Soft]]. See [[#Source ports|Source ports]].
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = hackable
 
|eax support              = hackable
|eax support notes        = Raze supports [[Glossary:Surround_sound#OpenAL|OpenAL Soft]] for binaural HRTF mixing and EFX effects.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irEP3EmVv78 True Chads play Duke Nukem 3D with HRTF audio in Raze]</ref>
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|eax support notes        = Raze supports [[Glossary:Surround sound#OpenAL|OpenAL Soft]] for binaural HRTF mixing and EFX effects.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irEP3EmVv78 True Chads play Duke Nukem 3D with HRTF audio in Raze]</ref>
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|general midi audio      = true
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|general midi audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|play area seated            = true
 
|play area seated            = true
 
|play area seated notes      =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
|play area standing          =  
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|play area standing          = unknown
 
|play area standing notes    =  
 
|play area standing notes    =  
|play area room-scale        =  
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|play area room-scale        = unknown
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = hackable
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = hackable
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      = See [[#Source ports|Source ports]] for 64-bit.
 
|windows exe notes      = See [[#Source ports|Source ports]] for 64-bit.
 
|mac os x powerpc app  = hackable
 
|mac os x powerpc app  = hackable
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = hackable
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = hackable
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        = See [[#Source ports|Source ports]] for 64-bit Intel.
 
|macos app notes        = See [[#Source ports|Source ports]] for 64-bit Intel.
 
|linux powerpc app      = hackable
 
|linux powerpc app      = hackable
 
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 
|linux 64-bit executable= hackable
 
|linux 64-bit executable= hackable
|linux executable notes = See [[#Source ports|Source ports]] for 64-bit.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.phoronix.com/forums/forum/software/linux-gaming/29710-list-of-commercial-linux-ppc-sparc-and-alpha-games|title=Phoronix -  
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|linux arm app          = hackable
List of commercial Linux PPC, Sparc and Alpha games|date=2019-11-24}}</ref>
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|linux executable notes = See [[#Source ports|Source ports]] for 64-bit and ARM.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.phoronix.com/forums/forum/software/linux-gaming/29710-list-of-commercial-linux-ppc-sparc-and-alpha-games|title=Phoronix - List of commercial Linux PPC, Sparc and Alpha games|date=2019-11-24}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} Not to be used with the Duke3D Voxel Pack.
 
{{ii}} Not to be used with the Duke3D Voxel Pack.
  
===[http://fissile.duke4.net/fissile_dukeplus.html Duke Plus]===
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===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/duke-nukem-alien-armageddon Alien Armageddon]===
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{{ii}} Alien Armageddon is a fan made expansion pack made by some of the best Duke Nukem 3D modders.
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{{++}} Active Development
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{{++}} 2nd Playable character
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{{++}} New episodes and game modes
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{{++}} Expanded Gameplay such as new enemies, NPCs and weapons.
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{{++}} Bugfixes and QOL improvements
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===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/duke-plus Duke Plus]===
 
{{ii}} DukePlus is a game-enhancer and customizer for the EDuke32 port of Duke Nukem 3D
 
{{ii}} DukePlus is a game-enhancer and customizer for the EDuke32 port of Duke Nukem 3D
 
{{++}} Provides various enhancements to the game that are optional.
 
{{++}} Provides various enhancements to the game that are optional.
  
===[http://www.moddb.com/mods/duke-nukem-forever Duke Nukem Forever 2013 Mod]===
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===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/duke-nukem-forever Duke Nukem Forever 2013 Mod]===
{{ii}} Based on the basic ideas and areas from Duke Bukem Forever (and its 2001 preview).
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{{ii}} Based on the basic ideas and areas from Duke Nukem Forever (and its 2001 preview).
  
 
===[https://github.com/NightFright2k19/voxelpack Duke3D Voxel Pack]===
 
===[https://github.com/NightFright2k19/voxelpack Duke3D Voxel Pack]===
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|recRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recDX    = 9
 
|recDX    = 9
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}}
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = Mac OS
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|minOS    =
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|minCPU  = Motorola 68040
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|minRAM  = 8 MB
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|minHD    =
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|minGPU  = 256-color display
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|recCPU  = PowerPC
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|recRAM  = 16 MB
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|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  =
 
}}
 
}}
  

Revision as of 05:54, 14 June 2021

This page is for the original release. For the Megaton Edition, see Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition. For World Tour, see Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour.

Duke Nukem 3D
Duke Nukem 3D cover
Developers
3D Realms
Life's A Beach & Duke It Out In D.C. Sunstorm Interactive
Nuclear Winter Simply Silly Software
Mac OS (Classic) Lion Entertainment Inc.
Publishers
GT Interactive
Mac OS MacSoft
Engines
Build
Release dates
DOS January 29, 1996[1]
Mac OS (Classic) June 6, 1997
Windows (DOSBox) February 26, 2009[2]
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) December 12, 2012[3]
Linux (DOSBox) September 4, 2013[4]
Reception
Metacritic 89
IGDB 75
Duke Nukem 3D on IGDB
Duke Nukem 3D guide on StrategyWiki
Duke Nukem 3D on MobyGames
Duke Nukem 3D on Wikipedia

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game needs a fix to work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later (see API for details).
Duke Nukem
Duke Nukem 1991
Duke Nukem II 1993
Duke Nukem 3D 1996
Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project 2002
Duke Nukem Forever 2011
Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition 2013
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour 2016
Duke Nukem Forever (2001) 2022
Duke Nukem Forever: Restoration Project (unofficial) Early access

Key points

Can run on virtually any computer
Duke Nukem 3D source code was released in 2003, making the game very mod-friendly.

General information

Duke Nukem Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
Duke Nukem Fan Community

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM-free
Regular or Atomic Edition. Atomic has a disc check (see Play without the CD).
DOS
Mac OS
ZOOM Platform
DRM-free
Atomic Edition. Since June 10, 2020, the expansions included with the Megaton Edition are available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GOG.com (unavailable)
DRM-free
Atomic Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
A shareware episode is available.

Version differences

The Atomic Edition includes the Plutonium Pak expansion. All digital distribution versions include the expansion.
Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition includes both the DOS Atomic Edition as well as an updated version that includes Duke Caribbean: Life's A Beach, Duke It Out In D.C., and Duke: Nuclear Winter.
The version sold digitally by 3D Realms (as part of the Anthology Pack) included the Atomic Edition as well as Duke Caribbean: Life's A Beach, Duke It Out In D.C., Duke: Nuclear Winter, and Duke!ZONE II. This version is no longer sold.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Plutonium Pak Included with Atomic Edition and all digital distribution versions.
DOS
Mac OS
Duke Caribbean: Life's A Beach Included with the Megaton Edition.
DOS
Duke It Out In D.C. Included with the Megaton Edition.
DOS
Mac OS
Duke: Nuclear Winter Included with the Megaton Edition.
DOS
Duke Nukem's Penthouse Paradise Freeware, available here in original format or here repacked for use with source ports.
Warning, very NSFW.
DOS
Duke!ZONE II Includes all Duke!ZONE content along with 3 new episodes.
DOS
Duke!ZONE II was just a shovelware user map compilation; most maps could be downloaded free online.
A remake of the Playstation exclusive episode "Plug and Prey", can be found here.
Many more obscure, unauthorized expansions are available. See here for more info.

Essential improvements

Patches

All patches for the retail version can be found here. An old semi-official patch for OS X (PowerPC only) can also be found here. Digital distribution versions are already patched.

bMouse

bMouse will cause the vertical aiming to be inverted. To fix this, set the mouse Y scale to a negative number in Control Setup and Setup Advanced Control Options.

bMouse is a DOS extension which improves mouse looking by removing an engine limitation which would force to use one mouse axis at a time to aim.

Widescreen Fixes for Duke Nukem 3D

An unofficial patch for Duke Nukem 3D which aims for adding widescreen support.
Supports EDuke32, Rednukem, BuildGDX and Raze.
Under active development.
Adds widescreen support for weapons and menu tiles in Duke Nukem 3D and all official addons (Caribbean, DukeDC, Nuclear Winter).
Replaces default menu font from Atomic with redfont from 1.3D.
Adds skyboxes in BuildGDX.
No widescreen support for user maps.[5]

Play without the CD

The Atomic Edition checks for files on the CD.[6]
Make necessary changes[7]
  1. Copy the CD contents to the installation folder.
  2. Edit <path-to-game>\CDROM.INI
  3. Clear the contents of CDROM.INI
  4. Save your changes and close the file.

Source ports

Name Description
EDuke32 Adds many modern features to Build engine such as high and widescreen resolution, dynamic lighting and shadows and expands the modding capabilities.
It doesn't properly support multiplayer yet.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
EDuke32-OldMP A multiplayer branch of an old EDuke32 build.
Windows
Rednukem Branch of EDuke32. Supports games based on Duke Nukem 3D codebase such as Redneck Rampage and Duke Nukem 64.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
xDuke Straight port from the original DOS release that only adds a console and the ability to load music packs.
Windows
hDuke Based off xDuke. Focused on multiplayer, it features extra parameters such as frag limit and an anti-cheat system.
Windows
nDuke Base off xDuke. Similar to hDuke, it also features a team deathmatch mode.
Windows
Icculus Duke3D Straight port from the original DOS release for all platforms.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
BuildGDX Source port based on Java's libGDX framework. Adds high resolutions support, OpenGL renderer, and improved mouse controls. Can run official addon and custom made campaigns straight from the main menu without the need to use installers or replace any original files. Supports multiplayer.
Windows
Linux
macOS (OS X)
Raze Fork of various Build Engine ports to GZDoom architecture. Also supports Blood, Redneck Rampage, and PC Powerslave/Exhumed.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
All source ports (except later builds of EDuke32) will require to manually copy DUKE3D.GRP and DUKE.RTS into their root folders.

Roland SC-55 music packs

Soundtrack for Duke Nukem 3D recorded on an authentic SC-55 for use with EDuke32 or the Megaton Edition. Choose either OGG or FLAC; MP3 does not support proper looping.

Multiplayer frontends

Both frontends support both the DOS release and all source ports.
  • YANG - Also supports other Build game such as Blood and Shadow Warrior, as well as any DOS games run through DOSBox.
  • Duke Matcher

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\DUKE3D.CFG
Windows <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
Mac OS (Classic)
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
Linux <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/359850/pfx/[Note 2]
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\GAME*.SAV
Windows <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
Mac OS (Classic)
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
Linux <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/359850/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game options menu (DOS).
In-game options menu (DOS).
In-game options menu (Classic Mac OS).
In-game options menu (Classic Mac OS).
300px
Graphics settings (GOG.com version)

Field of view (FOV)

Set EDuke32 FOV[8][9]

Open the console (~) and enter r_pr_fov # with the angle to use.

Notes

FOV can only be modified in Polymer render mode.
FOV is calculated in Build angles, not degrees; 512 is about 90°, 625 is about 110°, etc. The default is 426.

Input

Control options (Classic Mac OS).
Control options (Classic Mac OS).
Keyboard options (Classic Mac OS).
Keyboard options (Classic Mac OS).
Mouse options (Classic Mac OS).
Mouse options (Classic Mac OS).

Audio

In-game audio settings (DOS).
In-game audio settings (DOS).
In-game audio settings (Classic Mac OS).
In-game audio settings (Classic Mac OS).

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound effects, Music
Surround sound
Supported by BuildGDX and Raze through OpenAL Soft. See Source ports.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file.
EAX support
Raze supports OpenAL Soft for binaural HRTF mixing and EFX effects.[10]
General MIDI audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Polish
Available only in local retail stores.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Versus, Co-op
See Local play.
LAN play
8 Versus, Co-op
See Multiplayer frontends for extended features.
Online play
8 Versus, Co-op
See Multiplayer frontends for extended features.

Connection types

Local play

Splitscreen mod[11]
  1. Download this script file.
  2. Download the EDuke32 build in this post and follow the instructions.
  3. Execute EDuke32 and set Input Devices to Keyboard Only, then exit. This will avoid mouse look to impede player 2 forward movement while keeping player 1 mouse look functional.
  4. Execute EDuke32 with the splitscreen parameters and remap player 2 keys in Control Settings.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
Red/blue anaglyph support was never finished. Broken in v1.5.[12]
Headsets
SteamVR
Use DukeVR with the Revive Compatibility Layer
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Use DukeVR.
Windows Mixed Reality
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR.
OSVR
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
Traditional controller
See Input for details.
Keyboard/Mouse
Play area
Seated
Standing
Room-scale

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DOS video modes VGA
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bitARM Notes
Windows
See Source ports for 64-bit.
macOS (OS X)
See Source ports for 64-bit Intel.
Linux
See Source ports for 64-bit and ARM.[13]
Mac OS (Classic)

Modifications

Duke Nukem 3D mods lists some of the most popular mods.
Most of the mods require Eduke32.

High Resolution Pack

A Graphical enhancement mod that adds high resolution textures and replace the 2D sprites with 3D models
Not to be used with the Duke3D Voxel Pack.

Alien Armageddon

Alien Armageddon is a fan made expansion pack made by some of the best Duke Nukem 3D modders.
Active Development
2nd Playable character
New episodes and game modes
Expanded Gameplay such as new enemies, NPCs and weapons.
Bugfixes and QOL improvements

Duke Plus

DukePlus is a game-enhancer and customizer for the EDuke32 port of Duke Nukem 3D
Provides various enhancements to the game that are optional.

Duke Nukem Forever 2013 Mod

Based on the basic ideas and areas from Duke Nukem Forever (and its 2001 preview).

Duke3D Voxel Pack

An open-source graphic pack that keeps the classic Duke Nukem 3D look while adding some 3D effects using voxels.
Not to be used with the High Resolution Pack.

Naferia's Reign: Invasion of the Dark Mistress

A Total Conversion that adds multiple characters with each own gameplay style.
High Resolution Pack can be found here.

System requirements

DOS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 5.0
Processor (CPU) Intel 486DX2 66 MHz
System memory (RAM) 8 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 48 MB
Video card (GPU) VGA
Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista
Processor (CPU) 1.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 7 compatible
Mac OS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS)
Processor (CPU) Motorola 68040
System memory (RAM) 8 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) 256-color display
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.6.8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core Duo 2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 400 MB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to <path-to-game>/cloud_saves/ even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in the cloud_saves folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings).
  2. 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/359850/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (359850) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References