Difference between revisions of "Outcast 1.1"
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{{disambig|the updated version|the original release|[[Outcast]]}} | {{disambig|the updated version|the original release|[[Outcast]]}} | ||
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| + | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{++}}Multi-threaded software renderer significantly-higher resolutions than the original, such as 1080p. | ||
| + | {{ii}}Occasional issues with CPUs with Hyperthreading or equivalent (see [[Issues Fixed]]). | ||
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| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Game runs slow=== | ||
| + | {{ii}}The game occasionally fails to detect the number of CPU cores when it uses technology like Intel's Hyperthreading, resulting in poor performance. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Manually set Max Voxel Threads|ref=<ref>Tested by [[User:Expack3|Expack3]]</ref>}} | ||
| + | # From the game's launcher, click on "Settings". | ||
| + | # From the window which appears, click on the "Advanced" tab. | ||
| + | # Click on the menu next to <code>Max Voxel Threads</code> and select the number which represents the number of logical CPU cores your computer has. | ||
| + | # Click "OK". | ||
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Revision as of 16:27, 17 March 2015
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| Developers | |
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| Fresh3D | |
| Engines | |
| GAIA | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 18, 2014 |
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| Outcast | |
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| Outcast | 1999 |
| Outcast 1.1 | 2014 |
| Outcast: Second Contact | 2017 |
| Outcast: A New Beginning | 2024 |
This page is for the updated version. For the original release, see Outcast.
Key points
- Multi-threaded software renderer significantly-higher resolutions than the original, such as 1080p.
- Occasional issues with CPUs with Hyperthreading or equivalent (see Issues Fixed).
General information
- Official website
- Planet-Adelpha - Fansite
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOG.com | |
Comes bundled with the original version (titled "Outcast Classic"). | |
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| Steam | |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/336610/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/336610/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Launcher key/button map settings.
Launcher gamepad layout.
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Portuguese | ||||
| Spanish |
Issues fixed
Game runs slow
- The game occasionally fails to detect the number of CPU cores when it uses technology like Intel's Hyperthreading, resulting in poor performance.
| Instructions |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | |
| Shader Model support | 3 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP2, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.2 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
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