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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
| − | |introduction = | + | |introduction = '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a fan-made effort to polish and complete the [[Duke Nukem Forever (2001)|leaked 2001 builds of Duke Nukem Forever]] for modern PCs with a complete singleplayer campaign, multiplayer support and an SDK with source code. |
| − | |release history = | + | |release history = |
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|current state = | |current state = | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Planned to be supported at a later date. | |borderless windowed notes = Planned to be supported at a later date. | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = true |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|upscaling = false | |upscaling = false | ||
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|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|ray tracing = false | |ray tracing = false | ||
| − | |ray tracing notes = | + | |ray tracing notes = Rendering is mostly CPU based so things like Nvidia RTX do not function |
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse Precision and Smoothing disabled |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Feature is unfinished |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| + | |local play = false | ||
| + | |local play players = | ||
| + | |local play modes = | ||
| + | |local play notes = | ||
| + | |lan play = true | ||
| + | |lan play players = 16 | ||
| + | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
| + | |lan play notes = | ||
| + | |online play = true | ||
| + | |online play players = 16 | ||
| + | |online play modes = Versus | ||
| + | |online play notes = | ||
| + | |asynchronous = | ||
| + | |asynchronous notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Multiplayer is an ongoing WIP, some modes are very early and not well implemented yet. | ||
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| + | {{Network/Connections | ||
| + | |matchmaking = false | ||
| + | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| + | |p2p = false | ||
| + | |p2p notes = | ||
| + | |dedicated = true | ||
| + | |dedicated notes = | ||
| + | |self-hosting = true | ||
| + | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| + | |direct ip = true | ||
| + | |direct ip notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Network/Ports | ||
| + | |tcp = 7777, 8080, 8777, 9777, 27900 | ||
| + | |udp = 7777, 7778, 7779, 27900 | ||
| + | |upnp = unknown | ||
| + | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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==='Debug Assertion' error=== | ==='Debug Assertion' error=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Exclude DukeForever.exe from Data Execution Prevention (DEP) in Windows settings|fix=}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Exclude DukeForever.exe from Data Execution Prevention (DEP) in Windows settings|fix= |
| + | # Open '''Advanced System Settings''' | ||
| + | # Go to '''Advanced''' tab | ||
| + | # Click on '''Performance''', then '''Settings''' | ||
| + | # Click on the Data Execution Prevention tab. | ||
| + | # Select '''Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select''' | ||
| + | # Add {{File|DukeForever.exe}}, then apply. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Play in windowed mode for now if alt-tab is needed|fix=}} | {{Fixbox|description=Play in windowed mode for now if alt-tab is needed|fix=}} | ||
| − | + | ===Saving/loading causes crashing=== | |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Ensure install directory has no spaces in it and is not a nested directory|fix='''Notes:''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} While a folder path such as {{Folder|C:\Duke4}} works best, it does not guarantee a fix to this issue.}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
| − | |cutscenes = Smacker Video | + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = XP |
| − | |minCPU = Intel Pentium M Processor 740 | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium M Processor 740 |
|minCPU2 = | |minCPU2 = | ||
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 2 GB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 2 GB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = ATi Radeon X300 |
|minGPU2 = | |minGPU2 = | ||
| − | |minVRAM = 64 MB | + | |minVRAM = 64 MB |
| − | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 8 |
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
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|recGPU2 = | |recGPU2 = | ||
|recVRAM = | |recVRAM = | ||
| − | |notes = Minimum | + | |notes = {{ii}} Minimum specs based on oldest hardware tested by developers. Minimum specs give at least ~20+ FPS. Install size based on most recent release build. |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Restoration Project | Mighty Foot Productions |
| Original | 3D Realms |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 1 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | Early access |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | Freeware |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Shooter |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | North America, Sci-fi |
| Series | Duke Nukem |
| 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 |
Duke Nukem Forever: Restoration Project is a fan-made effort to polish and complete the leaked 2001 builds of Duke Nukem Forever for modern PCs with a complete singleplayer campaign, multiplayer support and an SDK with source code.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official website |  |
Version 0.2.1 | |
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| Developer website | |
Version 0.2.1 Source Code | |
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Freeware | The game is free to download. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | The game does not contain microtransactions. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\players\<user-id>\[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\players\<user-id>\saves[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | Only functions in windowed mode, and there are HUD and Menu issues | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Game does display, but there are HUD and Menu issues | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Planned to be supported at a later date. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | located in DukeForever.ini | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
| Ray tracing (RT) | Rendering is mostly CPU based so things like Nvidia RTX do not function | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse Precision and Smoothing disabled | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Planned to be supported at a later date. |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Feature is unfinished | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 16 | Versus |
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| Online play | 16 | Versus |
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- Multiplayer is an ongoing WIP, some modes are very early and not well implemented yet.
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 7777, 8080, 8777, 9777, 27900 |
| UDP | 7777, 7778, 7779, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
'Debug Assertion' error
| Exclude DukeForever.exe from Data Execution Prevention (DEP) in Windows settings |
|---|
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Issues unresolved
Alt-tabbing from Fullscreen renders game unplayable
| Play in windowed mode for now if alt-tab is needed |
|---|
Saving/loading causes crashing
| Ensure install directory has no spaces in it and is not a nested directory |
|---|
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Notes:
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8, 9 | 9.0 is best supported at the moment, 8.0 is a fallback and is far buggier. |
| OpenGL | 1.4 | Not as stable as 9.0. but better performance. |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Galaxy Audio System | |
| Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium M Processor 740 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATi Radeon X300 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible |
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- Minimum specs based on oldest hardware tested by developers. Minimum specs give at least ~20+ FPS. Install size based on most recent release build.
Notes
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).