Difference between revisions of "Grand Theft Auto III"
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom|Japan}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom|Japan}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|RenderWare}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|RenderWare}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 20, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 20, 2002}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 12, 2010}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 12, 2010|wrapper=Cider}} |
|steam appid = 12100 | |steam appid = 12100 | ||
|steam appid side = 12230, 12280 | |steam appid side = 12230, 12280 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = Grand Theft Auto III | |strategywiki = Grand Theft Auto III | ||
+ | |mobygames = grand-theft-auto-iii | ||
|wikipedia = Grand Theft Auto III | |wikipedia = Grand Theft Auto III | ||
|winehq = 936 | |winehq = 936 | ||
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{{ii}} [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]] is essential to avoid a number of serious glitches which may prevent 100% game completion. | {{ii}} [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]] is essential to avoid a number of serious glitches which may prevent 100% game completion. | ||
{{++}} Features the ability to import your music for your own custom radio station. | {{++}} Features the ability to import your music for your own custom radio station. | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.rockstargames.com/grandtheftauto3/ Official game site] |
− | |||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} [https://store.steampowered.com/manual/12100 Official manual] | {{mm}} [https://store.steampowered.com/manual/12100 Official manual] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. [[#Patches|Patch 1.1]] removes SafeDisc, while keeping basic CD check. See [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]] to run without CD. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. [[#Patches|Patch 1.1]] removes SafeDisc, while keeping basic CD check. See [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]] to run without CD. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CX6G0B2 | Steam | | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/rockstar-games-launcher | Rockstar Games Launcher | If the Steam version is detected, the launcher can launch the game through Steam instead.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-09-18|comment=}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CX6G0B2 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2224-1 | Rockstar Games Launcher | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | grand-theft-auto-iii | Rockstar Games Launcher | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 12100 | Steam | | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | grand-theft-auto-iii | Rockstar Games Launcher | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 12100 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} For multi-monitor support, [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]] is required.<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch/page-102#entry1067061247 SilentPatch - Page 101 - GTAForums]</ref> | {{ii}} For multi-monitor support, [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]] is required.<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch/page-102#entry1067061247 SilentPatch - Page 101 - GTAForums]</ref> | ||
{{++}} Fixes issues such as broken in-game widescreen presentation and HUD/subtitle scaling in higher resolutions. | {{++}} Fixes issues such as broken in-game widescreen presentation and HUD/subtitle scaling in higher resolutions. | ||
− | {{++}} Adds | + | {{++}} Adds [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Multi-Sample Anti-Aliasing (MSAA)|MSAA]] support for the non-Steam version. Also works as an ASI loader and a D3D8to9 wrapper. |
{{Fixbox|description=Installing ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=May 21, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Installing ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=May 21, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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# Extract the <code>GTA3.WidescreenFix</code> folder from the zip archive, then copy the {{file|d3d8.dll}} file and {{file|scripts}} folder into <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | # Extract the <code>GTA3.WidescreenFix</code> folder from the zip archive, then copy the {{file|d3d8.dll}} file and {{file|scripts}} folder into <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
# (Optional) Download the Widescreen Frontend from the drop down menu where you downloaded ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix above, then extract the contents of the zip archive and copy them into <code>{{p|game}}</code>, overwriting any files in the process. | # (Optional) Download the Widescreen Frontend from the drop down menu where you downloaded ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix above, then extract the contents of the zip archive and copy them into <code>{{p|game}}</code>, overwriting any files in the process. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Default options alter the original game's UI and look (vehicle lights fix isn't actually fix as all game versions have them look like that). For vanilla look set the values as following in {{code|GTA3.WidescreenFix.ini}} | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | HudWidthScale = 0.8 | ||
+ | HudHeightScale = 0.8 | ||
+ | RadarWidthScale = 0.9 | ||
+ | SubtitlesScale = 0.8 | ||
+ | FixVehicleLights = 0 | ||
+ | IVRadarScaling = 0 | ||
+ | ReplaceTextShadowWithOutline = 0 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{--}} Configuration file is [ | + | {{--}} Configuration file is [https://gtamods.com/wiki/Saves_(GTA_3) encrypted]. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |epic games store = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |epic games store notes = |
− | |origin | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |origin notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |origin = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |uplay | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |uplay notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |uplay = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |uplay notes = |
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Image|Grand Theft Auto III Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Grand Theft Auto III Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/grand-theft-auto-iii |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]. | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]. | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Can be adjusted in [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] | + | |fov notes = Can be adjusted in [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]. For driving FOV, use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/III.VC.SA.CLEOScripts/releases/tag/carfov Car Speed Dependant FOV] (requires CLEO). |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Can be hacked through | + | |anisotropic notes = Can be hacked through the GPU's control panel.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=Enabling anisotropic filtering x16 for the game via Nividia Control Panel/Profile Inspector (after installing Widescreen Fix) boosted the overall clarity of the game's textures.}}</ref> |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Use [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] for MSAA.<ref> | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] for MSAA.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/547841-gtanfsmpother-widescreen-fixes-pack/page/51/?tab=comments#comment-1067251055|title=(GTA-NFS-MP-OTHER) Widescreen Fixes Pack, Page 51, Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums|date=2019-06-09}}</ref> Post-process anti-aliasing such as FXAA is also possible. |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Called '''Frame Sync'''. Enabling '''Frame Limiter''' caps the game to 30 FPS unless modded. | |vsync notes = Called '''Frame Sync'''. Enabling '''Frame Limiter''' caps the game to 30 FPS unless modded. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Exceeding 30 FPS can introduce technical issues and some audio cutting off sooner. | + | |60 fps notes = Exceeding 30 FPS can introduce technical issues and some audio cutting off sooner (limit to 50 FPS to avoid audio cutting off for NPCs). |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{--}} Only 16:9 aspect-ratio is supported as other resolutions are stretched, however, the in-game Widescreen setting causes issues such as stretched HUD, cuts off parts of the image ({{term|Vert-}}), and misaligned aiming. Use [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] for proper widescreen support. | + | {{--}} Only 16:9 aspect-ratio is supported as other resolutions are stretched, however, the in-game Widescreen setting causes issues such as stretched HUD, cuts off parts of the image ({{term|Vert-}}), and [[#Misaligned mouse aiming|misaligned mouse aiming]]. Use [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] for proper widescreen support. |
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Widescreen resolution|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]], then create a {{file|wndmode.ini}} file in <code>{{p|game}}</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Widescreen resolution|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]], then create a {{file|wndmode.ini}} file in <code>{{p|game}}</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2018-05-21|comment=This fix along with Widescreen Fix allowed the game to be played in windowed/borderless fullscreen mode via this .ini file.}}</ref>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
− | {{ii}} The game has two control styles: '''Standard''' accommodates keyboard and mouse controls, while '''Classic''' is based on the console | + | {{ii}} The game has two control styles: '''Standard''' accommodates keyboard and mouse controls, while '''Classic''' is based on the console versions. |
{{Image|Grand Theft Auto III Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Grand Theft Auto III Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Grand Theft Auto III Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}} | {{Image|Grand Theft Auto III Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}} | ||
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|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = hackable | |dualshock 4 = hackable | ||
− | |dualshock 4 notes = Requires [[Controller:DualShock 4#DS4Windows|DS4 Windows]] and [[#GInput|GInput]]. | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Requires [[Controller:DualShock 4#DS4Windows|DS4 Windows]] and [[#GInput|GInput]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=Using DS4Windows together with GInput allowed for DualShock 4 support by tricking the game into thinking it's reading inputs from an XInput controller.}}</ref> |
|dualshock prompts = hackable | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
− | |dualshock prompts notes = Set {{code| | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Set {{code|PlayStationButtons}} to {{code|1}} in {{file|GInputIII.ini}}. |
|light bar support = false | |light bar support = false | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Croatian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.gtainside.com/en/gta3/mods/138423-gta-iii-hrvatski-titlovi-croatian-subtitles/ download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/grand-theft-auto-3/578 Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation, [https:// | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.mixmods.com.br/2018/07/iii-traducao-pt-br-para-gta-3-nova.html download]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = Use [http://liberty-unleashed.co.uk Liberty Unleashed]. | + | |lan play notes = Use [http://liberty-unleashed.co.uk Liberty Unleashed]. Or better ot use newest https://gtaconnected.com/ |
|online play = hackable | |online play = hackable | ||
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
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|iz3d = true | |iz3d = true | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, requires [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9 D3D8to9], read more in the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/GTA3_/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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==="Cannot find 640x480 video mode" error=== | ==="Cannot find 640x480 video mode" error=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the <code>ddraw.dll</code> in {{p|game}}|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12100/discussions/0/540738051602209765/#c613937942895758304 Can't find 640x480 video mode FIX :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the <code>ddraw.dll</code> in {{p|game}}|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12100/discussions/0/540738051602209765/#c613937942895758304 Can't find 640x480 video mode FIX :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the following compatibility fixes|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1C8ZR3pA_I|title=How to fix 'Will not open' or 'Cannot find 640x480 video mode' in GTA III - YouTube|date=2019-06-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Right-click {{file|gta3.exe}} and select {{code|Properties}}. | ||
+ | # Go to the Compatibility tab and set the following: | ||
+ | #* Set Compatibility mode to {{code|Windows XP (Service Pack 2)}} | ||
+ | #* Check the setting for {{code|Run in 640x480 resolution}} | ||
+ | # Click {{code|Apply}} to apply these settings and attempt to run the game, then change resolution settings as desired. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==="Game requires at least 12MB of available video memory" error=== | ==="Game requires at least 12MB of available video memory" error=== | ||
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===Vehicles are missing colors=== | ===Vehicles are missing colors=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install [http://gtaforums.com/topic/816604-steam-car-colour-fix-gta-iii/ Steam Car Colour Fix]|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [http://gtaforums.com/topic/816604-steam-car-colour-fix-gta-iii/ Steam Car Colour Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-10|comment=This not only fixes the cars missing colors on the Steam version, it also fixes some cars missing colors during the opening cutscene in the retail release as well, without replacing the game's ''particle.txd'' file.}}</ref>}} |
===Wonky physics while walking on sloped surfaces=== | ===Wonky physics while walking on sloped surfaces=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Turn on the frame limiter|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn on the frame limiter|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170518222014/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2198132|title=GTA III bug - Steam Users' Forums (archived)|date=2019-06-10}}</ref>}} |
− | === | + | ===Misaligned mouse aiming=== |
{{--}} Using the in-game widescreen setting causes the player's actual aiming sight to be slightly above and to the right of the displayed crosshairs. | {{--}} Using the in-game widescreen setting causes the player's actual aiming sight to be slightly above and to the right of the displayed crosshairs. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-10|comment=Without Widescreen Fix, the mouse cursor was misaligned when using the "Standard" controls with the in-game Widescreen setting endabled, and was fixed after installing the plugin.}}</ref>}} |
− | ===Missing text in menus=== | + | ===Missing text or slowly appearing in menus=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|June 2019}}}} |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game using a D3D8to9 converter (included in [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]])|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-10|comment=Used Widescreen Fix's and crosire's D3D8to9 converter and the menu text worked as intented.}}</ref>|fix=}} | ||
===Bad lighting, reflections, shadow mapping=== | ===Bad lighting, reflections, shadow mapping=== | ||
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|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
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====Featured mods==== | ====Featured mods==== | ||
− | + | * [http://gtaforums.com/topic/813272-liberty-city-the-leftovers-fix/ Liberty City: The Leftovers Fix] - Restores elements from the original PlayStation 2 version such as the 'Under Surveillance' dialogue and missing song from the Double Clef FM radio station. | |
− | |||
− | * [http://gtaforums.com/topic/813272-liberty-city-the-leftovers-fix/ Liberty City: The Leftovers Fix] - Restores elements from the original PlayStation 2 version such as the 'Under Surveillance' dialogue and missing song from the Double Clef FM radio station | ||
* [https://gtaforums.com/topic/913903-particleex/ ParticleEX] - Fixes and tweaks particle effects with the ability to use effects from the PlayStation 2, PC, and Xbox versions while retaining their original appearance. Requires an ASI loader. | * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/913903-particleex/ ParticleEX] - Fixes and tweaks particle effects with the ability to use effects from the PlayStation 2, PC, and Xbox versions while retaining their original appearance. Requires an ASI loader. | ||
+ | * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/819550-sharptrails Sharptrails] - Removes the blurry "Trails" effect while keeping the original lighting and colors. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Total conversions==== | ||
+ | * [http://gtaforums.com/topic/662873-wipreliii-gta-iii-dark-edition/ GTA III Dark Edition] - A total conversion featuring a darker atmosphere to match the tone of the game's setting. No longer in development.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/662873-gta-iii-dark-edition/page/75/?tab=comments#comment-1069394646|title=GTA III Dark Edition|date=2019-09-19}}</ref> | ||
+ | * [http://gtaforums.com/topic/813272-liberty-city-the-leftovers-fix/ PS2 Feels III Edition] - An off-shoot of Liberty City: The Leftovers Fix which ports many assets and features from the PlayStation 2 version to the PC version. Requires Mod Loader. | ||
+ | * [http://gtaforums.com/topic/399016-iii-xbox-version/ Xbox Version HD] - Ports many of the high quality Xbox assets and effects to PC version with remastered high-definition textures. Many pre-included mods are outdated and the total conversion has some undressed errors, however an unofficial off-shoot, Xbox Conversion: The Unofficial Revision, attempts to address some of the leftover issues of Rim's original mod, restructures it in a similar fashion to PS2 Feels III Edition to minimize replacing core installation files. This off-shoot is available in [https://mega.nz/#F!791RyaQZ!xCQHXqqWzfRjojPW56gyCg HD] and [https://mega.nz/#F!LwUAVCQC!s4qy7jxx_tCNh9R7NkX0XQ Lite] versions which are based on the current HD version of Rim's mod and a lower-end alternative based on the converted Xbox assets by TheHero which the former was derived from. | ||
+ | * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/740638-grand-theft-auto-3d/ Grand Theft Auto 3D] - A total conversion project that aims to recreate the brighter, cartoony look and feel of the game's alpha and beta stages contrast to the darker and realistic tone from the final version by using a collection hand-made assets, in-game leftovers, and HD sources. Currently under development with only free-forming gameplay of Portland being accessible. This is '''NOT''' meant for vanilla Grand Theft Auto III gameplay. | ||
====Modding tools==== | ====Modding tools==== |
Revision as of 20:25, 10 February 2020
Developers | |
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Rockstar North | |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
Publishers | |
Rockstar Games | |
Japan | Capcom |
Russia | Buka Entertainment |
Engines | |
RenderWare | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 20, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | November 12, 2010 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- SilentPatch is essential to avoid a number of serious glitches which may prevent 100% game completion.
- Features the ability to import your music for your own custom radio station.
General information
- Official game site
- Steam Community Discussions
- Official manual
- GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto III Discussion.
- Grand Theft Wiki
- GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]. Patch 1.1 removes SafeDisc, while keeping basic CD check. See SilentPatch to run without CD. | |||
Publisher website | If the Steam version is detected, the launcher can launch the game through Steam instead.[3] | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Many fixes of this patch have been included in SilentPatch, and the v1.1 executable may cause incompatibility with other fixes.
Patch 1.1 fixes several bugs and removes SafeDisc DRM. Most digital distribution versions already include this patch.
Skip intro videos
- Although this mod was made for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, it also works on Grand Theft Auto III as well.
Installing No Intro mod[4] |
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ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix
- A v1.0 executable is recommended.
- For multi-monitor support, SilentPatch is required.[5]
- Fixes issues such as broken in-game widescreen presentation and HUD/subtitle scaling in higher resolutions.
- Adds MSAA support for the non-Steam version. Also works as an ASI loader and a D3D8to9 wrapper.
Installing ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix[6] |
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Notes
HudWidthScale = 0.8 HudHeightScale = 0.8 RadarWidthScale = 0.9 SubtitlesScale = 0.8 FixVehicleLights = 0 IVRadarScaling = 0 ReplaceTextShadowWithOutline = 0 |
SilentPatch
- Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version, and restores censored content removed from the French and German versions.
- Copying the
AUDIO
folder from the "PLAY" disc into<path-to-game>
allows the game to be playable without the CD when using SilentPatch.
Installing SilentPatch[7] |
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SkyGfx
- Requires a D3D8to9 wrapper (included in ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix) and currently only works with a v1.0 executable.
- Features the ability to restore the visual aesthetics of the RenderWare engine from the console or mobile versions.
Installing SkyGfx[8] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA3 User Files\gta3.set |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12100/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Configuration file is encrypted.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA3 User Files\GTA3sf*.b |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Documents/GTA3 User Files/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12100/pfx/[Note 2] |
Portable GTA
- Requires a v1.0 executable and an ASI loader (included in ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix).
- Also works with Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and San Andreas.
- Moves the user files folder to
<path-to-game>
, allowing a downgraded game to be fully portable.
Using Portable GTA[9] |
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Only 16:9 aspect-ratio is supported as other resolutions are stretched, however, the in-game Widescreen setting causes issues such as stretched HUD, cuts off parts of the image (Vert-), and misaligned mouse aiming. Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix for proper widescreen support.
Windowed
Install ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, then create a wndmode.ini file in <path-to-game> [10]
|
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Use D3DWindower[citation needed] |
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Input settings
- The game has two control styles: Standard accommodates keyboard and mouse controls, while Classic is based on the console versions.
GInput
- Adds full XInput and DualShock 3 controller support with relevant controller prompts.
- Restores haptic feedback from console versions.
- Five controller presets, based on console versions and Grand Theft Auto IV.
Installing GInput |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Croatian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Czech | Fan translation, download. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only. Made by publisher. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | 1) Retail only. Patch for digital release here. 2) Fan voice-over by «GTA: Правильный перевод». |
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Slovak | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation, download. |
Network
- Dedicated multiplayer maps can be restored with a mod
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | Use Liberty Unleashed. Or better ot use newest https://gtaconnected.com/ | ||
Online play | Use Liberty Unleashed. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Use Liberty Unleashed. | |
Self-hosting | Use Liberty Unleashed. | |
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, requires D3D8to9, read more in the vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Game refuses to start
Fix Data Execution Prevention setting[citation needed] |
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Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only). |
Download and install SilentPatch with DDraw Component, Thirteen AG's Widescreen Fix, and SkyGfx[11] |
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"Cannot find 640x480 video mode" error
Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the ddraw.dll in <path-to-game>[12]
|
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Use the following compatibility fixes[13] |
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"Game requires at least 12MB of available video memory" error
Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the ddraw.dll in <path-to-game>[14]
|
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Game freezes at loading
Delete gta3.set[citation needed] |
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Turn the in-game Frame Limiter setting on[citation needed] |
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Vehicles are missing colors
Install Steam Car Colour Fix[15] |
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Wonky physics while walking on sloped surfaces
Turn on the frame limiter[16] |
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Misaligned mouse aiming
- Using the in-game widescreen setting causes the player's actual aiming sight to be slightly above and to the right of the displayed crosshairs.
Install ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix[17] |
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Install SilentPatch[citation needed] |
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Run the game using a D3D8to9 converter (included in ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix)[18] |
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Bad lighting, reflections, shadow mapping
Install SilentPatch[citation needed] |
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Purple Nines gang has vanished
Install SilentPatch[19] |
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Mouse sensitivity resets after restart
Install SilentPatch[20] |
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Low violence gameplay with some keyboard layouts
- Includes ar-EG, de-AT, en-AU, es-ES, fr-CA, qu-PE, se-FI, sr-SP, zh-HK[21]
Install SilentPatch |
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The game asking for the CD, even when all files are copied from the disc or was installed via Steam
Install SilentPatch[22] |
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Install CLEO[23][24][25] |
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Alchemy doesn't restore EAX
Install Alchemy Fix[26] |
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FPS drops on modern hardware
Switch audio hardware to Miles Fast 2D[27] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 | For Direct3D 9 support, use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix. |
Shader Model support | 1.4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.1c |
OpenRW
OpenRW is an open source game engine that attempts to re-implement the engine used in classic GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas in order to ensure a better compatibility with modern system and playable in the future. It currently supports only GTA 3 and it is currently not finished yet, however you can still play the game with it. Bear in mind that you need to compile it from its source code, instructions and requirements are available
Modding
Frequently used plugins
- CLEO - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods.
- Mod Loader - Allows the use of mods without replacing core files from the installation folder. Some script-based files may not work if loaded via Mod Loader.
Featured mods
- Liberty City: The Leftovers Fix - Restores elements from the original PlayStation 2 version such as the 'Under Surveillance' dialogue and missing song from the Double Clef FM radio station.
- ParticleEX - Fixes and tweaks particle effects with the ability to use effects from the PlayStation 2, PC, and Xbox versions while retaining their original appearance. Requires an ASI loader.
- Sharptrails - Removes the blurry "Trails" effect while keeping the original lighting and colors.
Total conversions
- GTA III Dark Edition - A total conversion featuring a darker atmosphere to match the tone of the game's setting. No longer in development.[28]
- PS2 Feels III Edition - An off-shoot of Liberty City: The Leftovers Fix which ports many assets and features from the PlayStation 2 version to the PC version. Requires Mod Loader.
- Xbox Version HD - Ports many of the high quality Xbox assets and effects to PC version with remastered high-definition textures. Many pre-included mods are outdated and the total conversion has some undressed errors, however an unofficial off-shoot, Xbox Conversion: The Unofficial Revision, attempts to address some of the leftover issues of Rim's original mod, restructures it in a similar fashion to PS2 Feels III Edition to minimize replacing core installation files. This off-shoot is available in HD and Lite versions which are based on the current HD version of Rim's mod and a lower-end alternative based on the converted Xbox assets by TheHero which the former was derived from.
- Grand Theft Auto 3D - A total conversion project that aims to recreate the brighter, cartoony look and feel of the game's alpha and beta stages contrast to the darker and realistic tone from the final version by using a collection hand-made assets, in-game leftovers, and HD sources. Currently under development with only free-forming gameplay of Portland being accessible. This is NOT meant for vanilla Grand Theft Auto III gameplay.
Modding tools
- IMG Manager V2.0 - Beta version of the most bug-free .img files manager
- IMG Factory 1.2 - An alternative .img file manager to the above.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME, 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 500 MHz Intel Pentium III 450 MHz |
AMD Athlon 1024 MHz Intel Pentium III 1000 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 96 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Direct3D compatible 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT Intel GMA X3100 |
|
Other | This game will NOT run on PowerPC (G3/G4/G5) based Mac systems (PowerMac) |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] 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.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12100) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-09-18
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 21, 2018
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 101 - GTAForums
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 21, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 21, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 21, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on March 31, 2019
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2018-05-21
- This fix along with Widescreen Fix allowed the game to be played in windowed/borderless fullscreen mode via this .ini file.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 21, 2018
- Installing these fixes on a clean install of the game fixed the game refusing the start.
- ↑ Can't find 640x480 video mode FIX :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ How to fix 'Will not open' or 'Cannot find 640x480 video mode' in GTA III - YouTube - last accessed on 2019-06-09
- ↑ Grand Theft Auto III requires at least 12MB of available video memory - Help please?! :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-10
- This not only fixes the cars missing colors on the Steam version, it also fixes some cars missing colors during the opening cutscene in the retail release as well, without replacing the game's particle.txd file.
- ↑ GTA III bug - Steam Users' Forums (archived) - last accessed on 2019-06-10
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-10
- Without Widescreen Fix, the mouse cursor was misaligned when using the "Standard" controls with the in-game Widescreen setting endabled, and was fixed after installing the plugin.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-10
- Used Widescreen Fix's and crosire's D3D8to9 converter and the menu text worked as intented.
- ↑ Southside Hoods - Grand Theft Wiki, the GTA wiki
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 141 - GTAForums
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 167 - GTAForums
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 148 - GTAForums - last accessed on August 15, 2018
- ↑ pc drm - How to fix "please insert disk into the drive" error with the Steam version of GTA 3? - Arqade - last accessed on August 15, 2018
- ↑ Insert Disk 2 - Help & Support - GTAForums - last accessed on August 15, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on August 15, 2015
- Used CLEO on a clean install of the retail release with the v1.1 patch applied without any other mods and CD check was bypassed
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 22, 2018
- ↑ Random Slowdown - GTA III - GTAForums - last accessed on May 3, 2008
- ↑ GTA III Dark Edition - last accessed on 2019-09-19