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{{State|state=postdev}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Perpetuum Header.jpg
 
|cover        = Perpetuum Header.jpg
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 25, 2010}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 25, 2010}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | Freeware }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control, Point and select}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | MMORPG, Simulation}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Robot }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 223410
 
|steam appid  = 223410
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|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =
 +
|mobygames    =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Perpetuum
 
|wikipedia    = Perpetuum
 
|winehq      = 10582
 
|winehq      = 10582
 +
|license      = former commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{ii}} Previous Perpetuum owners can log-in using their original accounts using the Steam version by linking the two on their [https://secure.perpetuum-online.com/account/connections/ profile page].
+
|introduction      =
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{{++}} Twitch account can be [https://secure.perpetuum-online.com/account/connections/ linked] with either client account for in-game streaming.
+
 
−
{{--}} Buying the game from Steam does not give you access to the non-Steam client and vice-versa.
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|release history  = The game ceased development on January 25, 2018, but was patched with the ability to connect to private, community-made servers.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://blog.perpetuum-online.com/posts/2018-01-09-2018-status-report/|title=Perpetuum Developer Blog - 2018 STATUS REPORT|date=2021-10-23}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
|current state    = The game is freeware as of August 2, 2021.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/223410/view/2997694083396217880|title=Steam Community Announcement - Perpetuum is now free!|date=2021-10-23}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://forums.perpetuum-online.com/ Official game forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.perpetuum-online.com/ Official game forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://wiki.perpetuum-online.com/index.php/Main_Page Official Wiki]
 
{{mm}} [http://wiki.perpetuum-online.com/index.php/Main_Page Official Wiki]
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/223410/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/223410/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 +
{{mm}} [https://openperpetuum.com/ Open Perpetuum Project (developer-promoted community server)]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| official | https://secure.perpetuum-online.com/purchase/store/ | online | Does not require Steam. | | Windows}}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 223410 | Steam | | | Windows}}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 223410 | Steam | | | Windows}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
−
===Configuration files location===
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{--}} Configuration files encrypted with game data.
 
{{--}} Configuration files encrypted with game data.
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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
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|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
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|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
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|steam cloud           = unknown
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|epic games launcher      =
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
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|uplay notes           =  
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|xbox cloud           =  
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|origin                   =  
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|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = unknown
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|PerpetuumOptions.PNG|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|PerpetuumOptions.PNG|General settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = 2x-8x
 
|antialiasing notes        = 2x-8x
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = unknown
 
|120 fps                    = unknown
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Sound, Movement Sounds, and UI Sounds
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Sound, Movement Sounds, and UI Sounds
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|mute on focus lost notes = Cannot be changed.
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Cannot be changed.
 
|eax support              = false
 
|eax support              = false
−
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Hungarian
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  |language  = Dutch
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = German
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  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Russian
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  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Italian
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  |language  = Hungarian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = French
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Dutch
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  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Polish
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  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
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|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
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|self-hosting      = false
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|self-hosting      = true
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|self-hosting notes =  
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|self-hosting notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://blog.perpetuum-online.com/posts/2017-09-03-perpetuum-is-dead-long-live-perpetuum/|title=Perpetuum Development Blog - PERPETUUM IS DEAD, LONG LIVE PERPETUUM|date=2021-10-23|snippet=So while the official server is still going to stay online for an undetermined time, in the last few months we’ve been working on a standalone server solution, in order to ensure the game’s future.}}</ref>
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|direct ip          = false
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|direct ip          = true
−
|direct ip notes    =  
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|direct ip notes    = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://blog.perpetuum-online.com/posts/2017-09-03-perpetuum-is-dead-long-live-perpetuum/|title=Perpetuum Development Blog - PERPETUUM IS DEAD, LONG LIVE PERPETUUM|date=2021-10-23|snippet=The introduction of the standalone server will of course require support in the game client as well, while still retaining simple access to the official server. It’s not a big change though: a new server selection screen will precede the current login screen. This includes a new server browser window where all the publicly available player-run servers are listed along with the official server, and you can select any number of them to be included in the server dropdown menu on the main screen. From there it’s as easy as clicking the connect button and after that it’s business as usual, just enter your credentials and play.}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Network/Ports
 
{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  = 17700, 18800:18810
 
|tcp  = 17700, 18800:18810
 +
|udp  =
 +
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Game client crashes===
 
===Game client crashes===
 
====Network-related====
 
====Network-related====
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{{ii}} The developers have been continually attempting to mitigate the effects of network-related issues beyond their control since 2011.<ref>[http://forums.perpetuum-online.com/topic/1232/client-crash-lag/ Client Crash & Lag]</ref>
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{{ii}} The developers have been continually attempting to mitigate the effects of network-related issues beyond their control since 2011.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.perpetuum-online.com/topic/1232/client-crash-lag/|title=Client Crash & Lag|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete Perpetuum.gbf from installation folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Delete Perpetuum.gbf from installation folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Find <code>Perpetuum.gbf</code> and delete it.
 
# Find <code>Perpetuum.gbf</code> and delete it.
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}}
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Ensure network ports are allowed through your router/firewall|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Ensure network ports are allowed through your router/firewall|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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===="Low memory" crash====
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Reduce graphical settings|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.perpetuum-online.com/topic/1232/client-crash-lag/|title=Client Crash & Lag, post #2|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Reduce graphical settings|ref=<ref>[http://forums.perpetuum-online.com/topic/1232/client-crash-lag/ Client Crash & Lag, post #2]</ref>}}
 
 
#Go to the "Options" menu of the Options window.
 
#Go to the "Options" menu of the Options window.
 
#Disable shadows.
 
#Disable shadows.
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 3.0
 
|shader model versions  = 3.0
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
−
|recGPU  = NVIDIA GTX260 or higher
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX260 or higher
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 4870 or higher  
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 4870 or higher  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 22:18, 9 June 2023

Perpetuum
Perpetuum cover
Developers
Avatar Creations
Release dates
Windows November 25, 2010
Taxonomy
Monetization Freeware
Microtransactions None
Modes Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control, Point and select
Genres MMORPG, Simulation
Vehicles Robot
Art styles Realistic
Themes Sci-fi
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Perpetuum on Wikipedia
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Perpetuum is a multiplayer third-person MMORPG and simulation game.

The game ceased development on January 25, 2018, but was patched with the ability to connect to private, community-made servers.[1]

The game is freeware as of August 2, 2021.[2]

General information

Official homepage
Official game forums
Official Wiki
Steam Community Discussions
Open Perpetuum Project (developer-promoted community server)

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Steam
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Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/223410/pfx/[Note 2]
Configuration files encrypted with game data.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

General settings.
General settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
2x-16x
Anti-aliasing (AA)
2x-8x
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Sound, Movement Sounds, and UI Sounds
Surround sound
Subtitles
All dialogue is text-based.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Cannot be changed.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
English
Dutch
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Polish
Russian

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
[3]
Direct IP
[4]

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 17700, 18800:18810
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues unresolved

Game client crashes

Network-related

The developers have been continually attempting to mitigate the effects of network-related issues beyond their control since 2011.[5]
Delete Perpetuum.gbf from installation folder[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Find Perpetuum.gbf and delete it.
  3. Restart the game and allow the game to re-update or, if you're using Steam, verify the game's cache to force the file to be re-downloaded.
Ensure network ports are allowed through your router/firewall[citation needed]

Notes

You can find the game's port settings here.

"Low memory" crash

Reduce graphical settings[6]
  1. Go to the "Options" menu of the Options window.
  2. Disable shadows.
  3. Uncheck Render decorational plants.
  4. Set Draw distance to its middle or lowest setting.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio DirectSound3D

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP 7
Processor (CPU) 2 GHz Intel or AMD 2 GHz multicore Intel or AMD
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3.0 support		 Nvidia GeForce GTX260 or higher
AMD Radeon HD 4870 or higher


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. ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Perpetuum Developer Blog - 2018 STATUS REPORT - last accessed on 2021-10-23
  2. ↑ Steam Community Announcement - Perpetuum is now free! - last accessed on 2021-10-23
  3. ↑ Perpetuum Development Blog - PERPETUUM IS DEAD, LONG LIVE PERPETUUM - last accessed on 2021-10-23
    "So while the official server is still going to stay online for an undetermined time, in the last few months we’ve been working on a standalone server solution, in order to ensure the game’s future."
  4. ↑ Perpetuum Development Blog - PERPETUUM IS DEAD, LONG LIVE PERPETUUM - last accessed on 2021-10-23
    "The introduction of the standalone server will of course require support in the game client as well, while still retaining simple access to the official server. It’s not a big change though: a new server selection screen will precede the current login screen. This includes a new server browser window where all the publicly available player-run servers are listed along with the official server, and you can select any number of them to be included in the server dropdown menu on the main screen. From there it’s as easy as clicking the connect button and after that it’s business as usual, just enter your credentials and play."
  5. ↑ Client Crash & Lag - last accessed on May 2023
  6. ↑ Client Crash & Lag, post #2 - last accessed on 9 June 2023