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|cover        = Paladins cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Paladins cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Hi-Rez Studios}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Evil Mojo Games}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Hi-Rez Studios}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 8, 2018}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 8, 2018}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | free-to-play, dlc | ref= }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | Free-to-play, DLC, Ad-supported | ref= <ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-03-26|comment=As of the Monstercat update of March 2022, there are ads watchable in the main menu that are not part of the game itself, featuring HiRez's other games and possibly HiRez partner's ads for a reward.}}</ref> }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | cosmetic, currency, infinite spend, free-to-grind, loot box | ref= }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Currency, Infinite spend, Free-to-grind, Loot box }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
 +
{{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, Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Stylized }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 444090
 
|steam appid  = 444090
 
|steam appid side  = 803380,803381,803510
 
|steam appid side  = 803380,803381,803510
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|official site= https://www.paladins.com/
 +
|mobygames    = paladins-champions-of-the-realm
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Paladins (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Paladins (video game)
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.paladinsgame.com/ Official website]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/444090/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/444090/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 +
{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/Paladins Subreddit]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Official| http://www.paladinsgame.com/ | Account, Online | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Discord | 528145079819436043 | Discord, Account, Online | | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | paladins | Epic Games launcher, Account, Online | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | paladins | Epic Games launcher, Account, Online | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 444090 | Steam, Account, Online | Install Paladins with <code>steam://install/444090</code><br/>Install Paladins Public Test with <code>steam://install/596350</code> | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 444090 | Steam, Account, Online | Install Paladins with <code>steam://install/444090</code><br/>Install Paladins Public Test with <code>steam://install/596350</code> | | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Official| http://www.paladinsgame.com/ | Account, Online | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/paladinsgame/status/1352744458064953344|title=We will officially be retiring the stand-alone launcher for Paladins on January 25th (2021).|date=4 May 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Discord | 528145079819436043 | Discord, Account, Online | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} [http://cds.q6u4m8x5.hwcdn.net/Installs/InstallPaladins.exe The Standalone version] of Paladins requires a [https://www.hirezstudios.com/my-account/ Hi-Rez Account]. [https://www.paladins.com/news/steam-linking As of November 7th, 2018, only a Steam account is required], but all versions require {{DRM|offline=no}}.  
 
{{ii}} [http://cds.q6u4m8x5.hwcdn.net/Installs/InstallPaladins.exe The Standalone version] of Paladins requires a [https://www.hirezstudios.com/my-account/ Hi-Rez Account]. [https://www.paladins.com/news/steam-linking As of November 7th, 2018, only a Steam account is required], but all versions require {{DRM|offline=no}}.  
 
{{++}} Cross-platform play between all supported stores and all supported consoles.
 
{{++}} Cross-platform play between all supported stores and all supported consoles.
{{++}} Cross-progression is supported for PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.hirezstudios.com/crossplay/|title=Hi-Rez Studios - CROSSPLAY FAQ|date=20202-10-27}}</ref>
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{{++}} Cross-progression is supported for PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.hirezstudios.com/crossplay/|title=Hi-Rez Studios - Crossplay FAQ|date=2020-10-27}}</ref>
 
{{--}} PC to Playstation 4 cross-progression is not currently supported.
 
{{--}} PC to Playstation 4 cross-progression is not currently supported.
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          = Game can be downloaded for free on all supported stores.
 +
|one-time game purchase =
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              = Premium Event Pass Levels can be purchased with Gold.
 +
|cosmetic            = Champions have skins, emotes and end of match poses, which can be bought with In Game currency.
 +
|currency            = In game currency (Crystals) can be bought with real world money.
 +
|infinite spend      = In game currency can be bought multiple times to purchase consumables
 +
|free-to-grind      = In game currency is rewarded by reaching Event Pass levels and "Trials of the Realm" challenges.
 +
|loot box            = In game currency can be used to buy chests.
 +
|time-limited        = Event Pass skins are time limited, but will eventually be put into chests and made available for direct purchase with In Game currency. Some skins are of a "Limited" tier, and could only be gotten through past events or yearly season passes.
 +
|unlock              = Champions, their skins ands other cosmetic options can be unlocked by in game currency.
 +
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\ChaosGame\|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Paladins\ChaosGame\Config}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\ChaosGame\Config|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Paladins\ChaosGame\Config}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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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               = unknown
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|discord                   = unknown
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       = false
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|epic games launcher       = false
|epic games store notes = Uses Modified Hi-Rez launcher for save syncing instead of Cloud Saves.
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|epic games launcher notes = Uses Modified Hi-Rez launcher for save syncing instead of Cloud Saves.
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
|steam cloud notes     = Uses Modified Hi-Rez launcher for save syncing instead of Steam Cloud
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|steam cloud notes         = Uses Modified Hi-Rez launcher for save syncing instead of Steam Cloud
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/paladins-champions-realm/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/paladins-champions-realm/en
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes= Supports 16:9 and 16:10
 
|widescreen resolution notes= Supports 16:9 and 16:10
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
|multimonitor notes        = Pillarboxed 16:9.
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|multimonitor notes        = {{term|Pillarboxed}} 16:9.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
|ultrawidescreen notes      = <ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/444090/discussions/0/343787920122683150/ HIREZ! WE WANT 21:9 SUPPORT! :: Paladins General Discussions]</ref>
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/444090/discussions/0/343787920122683150/|title=HIREZ! WE WANT 21:9 SUPPORT! :: Paladins General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]], plus [[SSAA]] Resolution Scale.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]], plus [[SSAA]] Resolution Scale.
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|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|online play players  = 10
 
|online play players  = 10
 
|online play modes    = Versus
 
|online play modes    = Versus
|online play notes    = Supports crossplay with all consoles (Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One).
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|online play notes    = Supports crossplay with all versions (PC, PS4 and Xbox One).
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|p2p                = unknown
 
|p2p                = unknown
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          = unknown
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|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|self-hosting      = false
 
|self-hosting      = false
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9, 11
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 11
|direct3d notes        = Windows Only, 11 is the default.
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|direct3d notes        = Windows only; 11 is the default.
|directdraw versions    = 11
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|opengl versions        = 3, 4.5
 
|opengl versions        = 3, 4.5
|opengl notes          = Mac Only.
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|opengl notes          = Mac only. No longer supported. <ref name="macsupport">{{Refsnip|url=https://www.paladins.com/news/developer-update-macos-support-for-paladins|title=Paladins.com :: Paladins :: Paladins and macOS 10.15 Catalina|date=2019-12-13|snippet=Unfortunately, these changes are forcing us to remove Mac support for Paladins following our latest update, A Tigron’s Tale. This means Paladins will no longer be supported on Mac 10.15 Catalina...}}</ref>
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
|windows exe notes      = 64-bit since [https://www.reddit.com/r/Paladins/comments/6xftxa/ob58_patch_notes_and_megathread/ OB58]. Enabled by Default as of OB67. 32-bit is no longer available
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|windows arm app        = unknown
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|windows exe notes      = 64-bit since [https://www.reddit.com/r/Paladins/comments/6xftxa/ob58_patch_notes_and_megathread/ OB58]. Enabled by Default as of OB67. 32-bit is no longer available.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.paladins.com/news/new-minimum-system-requirements-in-2019|title=New Minimum System Requirements in 2019|date=2022-09-16|snippet=Starting in Update 2.01, we will be dropping support for 32-bit processors and increasing the memory requirement for our game.}}</ref>
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
|macos app notes        = 32 bit only.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.paladins.com/news/developer-update-macos-support-for-paladins|title=Paladins.com :: Paladins :: Paladins and macOS 10.15 Catalina|date=2019-12-13|snippet=Unfortunately, these changes are forcing us to remove Mac support for Paladins following our latest update, A Tigron’s Tale. This means Paladins will no longer be supported on Mac 10.15 Catalina...}}</ref>
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        = 32 bit only. No longer supported. <ref name="macsupport"/>
 
|linux powerpc app      =  
 
|linux powerpc app      =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|anticheat        = Easy Anti-Cheat
 
|anticheat        = Easy Anti-Cheat
|anticheat notes  = <ref>[https://www.easy.ac/en-us/partners/ Easy Anti-Cheat]</ref>
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|anticheat notes  = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.easy.ac/en-us/partners/|title=Easy Anti-Cheat|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = XP SP2
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|minOS    = 7
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz
|minRAM  = 2 GB
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|minRAM  = 4 GB
|minHD    = 10 GB
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|minHD    = 30 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3870
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3870
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|minaudio = DirectX compatible sound card
 
|minaudio = DirectX compatible sound card
  
|recOS    = 7 64-bit, 8 64-bit, 10 64-bit
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|recOS    = 8
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-750 2.67 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-750 2.67 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz
|recRAM  = 4 GB
+
|recRAM  = 6 GB
|recHD    = 10 GB
+
|recHD    =  
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 6950
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|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7950
|recVRAM  = 768 MB
+
|recVRAM  =  
 
|recDX    = 11
 
|recDX    = 11
 
}}
 
}}
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|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
|minHD    = 10 GB
+
|minHD    = 15 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3870
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3870
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|recCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
|recHD    = 10 GB
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|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 6950
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 6950

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Paladins: Champions of the Realm
Paladins: Champions of the Realm cover
Developers
Evil Mojo Games
Publishers
Hi-Rez Studios
Engines
Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows May 8, 2018
macOS (OS X) May 8, 2018
Taxonomy
Monetization Free-to-play, DLC, Ad-supported[1]
Microtransactions Cosmetic, Currency, Infinite spend, Free-to-grind, Loot box
Modes Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Shooter
Art styles Stylized
Themes Fantasy
Paladins: Champions of the Realm on MobyGames
Paladins: Champions of the Realm on Wikipedia

Warnings

This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
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.

General information

Steam Community Discussions
Subreddit

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Install Paladins with steam://install/444090
Install Paladins Public Test with steam://install/596350
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Official website (unavailable)
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
[2]
Windows
Discord (unavailable)
Discord
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
The Standalone version of Paladins requires a Hi-Rez Account. As of November 7th, 2018, only a Steam account is required, but all versions require a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Cross-platform play between all supported stores and all supported consoles.
Cross-progression is supported for PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.[3]
PC to Playstation 4 cross-progression is not currently supported.

Monetization

Type Notes
Free-to-play Game can be downloaded for free on all supported stores.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Boost Premium Event Pass Levels can be purchased with Gold.
Cosmetic Champions have skins, emotes and end of match poses, which can be bought with In Game currency.
Currency In game currency (Crystals) can be bought with real world money.
Free-to-grind In game currency is rewarded by reaching Event Pass levels and "Trials of the Realm" challenges.
Infinite spend In game currency can be bought multiple times to purchase consumables
Loot box In game currency can be used to buy chests.
Time-limited Event Pass skins are time limited, but will eventually be put into chests and made available for direct purchase with In Game currency. Some skins are of a "Limited" tier, and could only be gotten through past events or yearly season passes.
Unlock Champions, their skins ands other cosmetic options can be unlocked by in game currency.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Champions Pack Part of the Digital Deluxe Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Digital Deluxe Edition Includes Champions Pack and Season Pass 2019
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Obsidian Pack Contains The Obsidian Warhorse Mount, 3 Million Battle Pass XP and 200 Crystals
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\ChaosGame\Config[Note 1]
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Paladins\ChaosGame\Config
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/444090/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/444090/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Discord
Epic Games Launcher
Uses Modified Hi-Rez launcher for save syncing instead of Cloud Saves.
Steam Cloud
Uses Modified Hi-Rez launcher for save syncing instead of Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings (1/2).
Video settings (1/2).
Video settings (2/2).
Video settings (2/2).
Gameplay settings.
Gameplay settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Supports 16:9 and 16:10
Multi-monitor
Pillarboxed 16:9.
Ultra-widescreen
[4]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
FOV ranges from 80-120°.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
16x by default; can edit via ChaosSystemSettings.ini file or display driver settings
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 8x MSAA, plus SSAA Resolution Scale.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
By default, the frame rate caps itself at 175fps.
The framerate cap can be unlocked/modified.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Color blind mode
Added in Update 2.05. Choice of Deuteranopia, Protanopia, or Tritanopia. (Incorrect implementation, Applies filter to simulate colorblindness)

Unlock/Modify framerate cap

The framerate cap can be unlocked/modified by editing DefaultEngine.ini or ChaosEngine.ini.
Unlock framerate cap[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open DefaultEngine.ini or ChaosEngine.ini.
  3. Locate section [Engine.GameEngine].
  4. Change bSmoothFrameRate to FALSE.
  5. Save the file.
  6. Start the game.
Modify framerate cap[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open DefaultEngine.ini or ChaosEngine.ini.
  3. Locate section [Engine.GameEngine].
  4. Change bSmoothFrameRate to TRUE.
  5. Change MinSmoothedFrameRate (default 22) to the value you prefer.
  6. Change MaxSmoothedFrameRate (default 175) to the value you prefer.
  7. Save the file.
  8. Start the game.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.
Keybindings.
Keybindings.
Controller settings.
Controller settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
XInput controllers only.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Requires the use of a keyboard to rebind keys.
Controller sensitivity
Default is 50.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Shown under the abilities in the HUD in-game and on Menus.
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Button prompts
Game features an option to change the displayed prompts.
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Turkish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
10 Versus
Supports crossplay with all versions (PC, PS4 and Xbox One).

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
5v5 matches.
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP


Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 11 Windows only; 11 is the default.
OpenGL 3, 4.5 Mac only. No longer supported. [6]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
64-bit since OB58. Enabled by Default as of OB67. 32-bit is no longer available.[5]
macOS (OS X)
32 bit only. No longer supported. [6]

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Interface Scaleform
Anti-cheat Easy Anti-Cheat [7]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
ATI Radeon HD 3870
512 MB of VRAM
Shader model 3.0 support
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible sound card
A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
ATI Radeon HD 3870
512 MB of VRAM
Shader model 3.0 support
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible sound card


Notes

  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).
  2. 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-03-26
    As of the Monstercat update of March 2022, there are ads watchable in the main menu that are not part of the game itself, featuring HiRez's other games and possibly HiRez partner's ads for a reward.
  2. We will officially be retiring the stand-alone launcher for Paladins on January 25th (2021). - last accessed on 4 May 2022
  3. Hi-Rez Studios - Crossplay FAQ - last accessed on 2020-10-27
  4. HIREZ! WE WANT 21:9 SUPPORT! :: Paladins General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  5. New Minimum System Requirements in 2019 - last accessed on 2022-09-16
    "Starting in Update 2.01, we will be dropping support for 32-bit processors and increasing the memory requirement for our game."
  6. 6.0 6.1 Paladins.com :: Paladins :: Paladins and macOS 10.15 Catalina - last accessed on 2019-12-13
    "Unfortunately, these changes are forcing us to remove Mac support for Paladins following our latest update, A Tigron’s Tale. This means Paladins will no longer be supported on Mac 10.15 Catalina..."
  7. Easy Anti-Cheat - last accessed on May 2023