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| This update includes compatibility files for the Mac port of Prey (meaning PC users can play against Mac users and vice versa). | | This update includes compatibility files for the Mac port of Prey (meaning PC users can play against Mac users and vice versa). | ||
− | There are no bug fixes or new content in this release. | + | There are no bug fixes or new content in this release.<br /> |
− | This release is backwards compatible with Prey 1.2 multiplayer. | + | This release is backwards compatible with Prey 1.2 multiplayer.<br /> |
− | There are new server files available. Windows versions come with the patch, Linux versions are available separately. | + | There are new server files available. Windows versions come with the patch, Linux versions are available separately.<br /> |
In order for a Mac user to play on a PC pure server, the server they are on must have the v1.3 server files. | In order for a Mac user to play on a PC pure server, the server they are on must have the v1.3 server files. | ||
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− | | | + | | 1.2 |
− | | | + | | This add-on includes new maps and multiplayer models as well as a number of bug fixes from previous versions. Please note that this version is network incompatible with previous versions, so by installing this version you will not be able to join any 1.0 or 1.1 multiplayer servers.<br /> |
+ | This add-on includes four new multiplayer maps and six new multiplayer characters.<br /> | ||
+ | New DeathMatch Maps:<br /> | ||
+ | The original DM maps in Prey were best suited for 4-8 players. The maps in this add-on were designed for smaller number of players, especially for 1v1 or 2v2 play.<br /> | ||
+ | DM Gravity Lab: DMGravityLab takes place on board a floating extension of the Sphere's main Spindle. Players will find themselves running along wallwalk and hanging catwalks all throughout the map. Snipers get to have fun this time around with a large outdoor section complete with wallwalk platforms and portals. Designed for 6 players.<br /> | ||
+ | DM Topillogical: The first Prey DM map to feature Outward Gravity. Run 360 degrees around the inside of a giant Sphere to get the best firing position on your enemies. Intriguing side-rooms offer gravity-warping corridors and devious wall-walk ammo depots. Fast-paced action for 4 players. | ||
+ | DM Tunnel Rat: Danger lurks in all directions but down in this maze-running map designed for 6 players. Sharp twists and turns conceal danger at every corner, but eyes up! A mirrored version of the maze forms the ceiling above you. | ||
+ | DM Space Oddity: DM Space Oddity is designed for 4 players and features a large central crossover room with perpendicular gravity pathways. Rack up the kills by dominating the crossover with a rocket launcher!<br /> | ||
+ | New Multiplayer Models:<br /> | ||
+ | Several new character models are available in DM, three female characters and two alien characters:<br /> | ||
+ | Jen: Jen is Tommy's girlfriend, and the owner of the Roadhouse bar. Don't let her dainty looks fool you: all those years of serving drinks to random travelers have toughened her up and made her quite the ass-kicker.<br /> | ||
+ | Becky: This young blonde is an unfortunate victim of the Sphere. First aliens abduct her and now she finds herself fighting for her life in a deathmatch arena!<br /> | ||
+ | Elhuit: The leader of a race of humans who managed to hide and survive living on the Sphere for centuries.<br /> | ||
+ | Mother: Mother is a tough, enigmatic character. All you need do is prove your worth.<br /> | ||
+ | Alien Hunter: The Hunter is part of a race taken by the Sphere long ago. Now the Hunter serves as one of the chief minions of the Sphere, acting as an enforcer force for any humans who try to escape.<br /> | ||
+ | Elite Alien Hunter: Same badass Hunter, cooler-looking armor.<br /> | ||
+ | Bug Fixes:<br /> | ||
+ | Network protocol version bump (will no longer be able to see 1.1 or 1.0 servers).<br /> | ||
+ | Installer will now update uninstaller. This fixes the missing installer problem.<br /> | ||
+ | Game DLL interface bump for upcoming mod SDK release (so mods will only work with v1.2)<br /> | ||
+ | Fix for a weapon switch exploit. | ||
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− | | | + | | 1.1 |
− | | | + | | Multiplayer bandwidth optimization to allow better play on higher latency connections.<br /> |
+ | Fixed projectile effects not showing up on dedicated servers.<br /> | ||
+ | Fixed crash at startup due to time/date validation on some systems.<br /> | ||
+ | Fixed crash at startup due to querying old OpenAL drivers.<br /> | ||
+ | Fixed an occasional crash on the dedicated server.<br /> | ||
+ | Fixed a crash when using image_usecache cvar with very big textures. Textures whose lowest mip map doesn't fit will be default texture. This was causing a crash when a modified prey was loading "Mother's Embrace".<br /> | ||
+ | Fixed a crash on some machines when reading savegames.<br /> | ||
+ | Some timedemo features not appearing if you restart prey between record/playback.<br /> | ||
+ | Added widescreen resolutions to menus.<br /> | ||
+ | Updated multiplayer browser to fix servers not showing up due to DNS resolution.<br /> | ||
+ | Updated multiplayer browser not keeping join button up to date when server summary wasn't the active tab.<br /> | ||
+ | Updated multiplayer browser so punkbuster icons show up in their column properly.<br /> | ||
+ | Updated multiplayer browser so mod games' icons show up properly updated multiplayer browser so server scanning is more consistent on slower connections. | ||
+ | Fixed multiplayer weapon exploit.<br /> | ||
+ | Bumped network protocol version. Unpatched games will not be able to play online with patched games. This means that if you are playing v1.0, you can not play against or on servers running v1.1 (and vice versa).<br /> | ||
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Revision as of 11:54, 9 February 2021
This page is for the game released in 2006. For the game released in 2017, see Prey (2017).
Developers | |
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Human Head Studios | |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Linux | Ryan C. Gordon |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
3D Realms | |
Engines | |
id Tech 4 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 11, 2006 |
macOS (OS X) | January 15, 2007 |
Linux | December 7, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
IGDB | 77 |
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.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check. Install v1.4 Patch to remove disc check. CD keys activate on Steam.[1] | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | No online play (LAN only).[2] | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Comes fully patched to v1.4. prey.exe contains Steam DRM, but just like Doom 3 can be replaced with exe extracted from 1.4 patch (SetupPreyPt1.4.exe /s /extract_all:[path]). PREYDed.exe is DRM-Free. |
- Windows version is no longer available digitally outside of Play-Asia.com.
- Retail Windows/Linux, retail Mac and Steam keys are compatible with each other.
- Demo version available.
Version differences
- Online play is not available in the Mac App Store version (LAN play is supported).[2]
Essential improvements
Patches
- v1.4 Patch is the latest patch for the retail version. Retail boxed versions may be SecuROM protected (which requires the disc to be in the DVD drive). This patch removes the protection.
Patch version | Changelog |
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1.4 | This patch will work the existing registered versions of Prey (1.0, 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3) |
1.3 | This update includes compatibility files for the Mac port of Prey (meaning PC users can play against Mac users and vice versa).
There are no bug fixes or new content in this release. |
1.2 | This add-on includes new maps and multiplayer models as well as a number of bug fixes from previous versions. Please note that this version is network incompatible with previous versions, so by installing this version you will not be able to join any 1.0 or 1.1 multiplayer servers. This add-on includes four new multiplayer maps and six new multiplayer characters. |
1.1 | Multiplayer bandwidth optimization to allow better play on higher latency connections. Fixed projectile effects not showing up on dedicated servers. |
SDK, etc.
All downloads available for the game can be found at the 3D Realms Prey download page.
Linux client for Prey
A free client that allows Prey to be played natively on Linux machines. It requires either a full retail copy or the demo to use it.
It can be downloaded here.
SDL Compatibility Library (SDLCL)
- Enables native Alt+Tab ↹ and additional screen resolutions by translating SDL 1.2's calls into modern SDL 2.0 on Linux.
Replace libSDL library of the game[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\base\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Prey/base/ |
Linux | $HOME/.prey/base/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3970/pfx/[Note 2] |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\PREY\base\ |
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Arkane Studios\Prey\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Prey/base/savegames/ |
Linux | $HOME/.prey/base/savegames/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3970/pfx/[Note 2] |
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
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution for unlisted resolutions. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Open console with Ctrl+Alt+~ and use g_fov X command. (That should be applied before joining a multiplayer game) |
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Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 63 FPS. Game runs too fast if the frame rate cap is removed. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Some resolutions like 1280x768 and 1920x1080 must be set manually.
Use a custom resolution[citation needed] |
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60 FPS
Screen tearing on Nvidia G-Sync monitors[citation needed] |
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Prey may automatically set Nvidia G-Sync monitors to 60Hz with G-Sync disabled. This will result in noticeable screen tearing. This can be fixed by manually resetting the monitor to a higher Hz output. This will not affect the in-game framerate, but will solve the screen tearing.
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Stereo or 5.1 (software). Up to 7.1 (OpenAL)[4] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 4, EAX 5 (via OpenAL)[4] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Only selectable in the retail version. | |||
German | ||||
Italian | Only selectable in the retail version. See below for the Steam version. | |||
Russian | Official localization by 1C-Softclub. Only available in Russian retail release or here. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «ENPY Studio/Spirit Team» | |||
Spanish | Only selectable in the retail version. See below for the Steam version. | |||
Polish | Only selectable in the retail version. |
Italian
Enabling Italian in the Steam version[5] |
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Spanish
Enabling Spanish in the Steam version[6] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Novint Falcon |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus Master Server is down, use Direct IP to connect servers. Not available in the Mac App Store version.[2] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Enter IP:Port in MultiPrey > IP Connect. |
- Disable Pure Server to allow cross-platform multiplayer between Mac and PC (Windows, Linux, Steam) releases.
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 27719 |
UDP | 27719 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Cannot use Alt+Tab ↹ or ⌘ Command+Tab ↹
- The game does not support directly switching to desktop by Alt+Tab ↹ or ⌘ Command+Tab ↹ on Windows and Mac.
Windows: Switch to windowed mode |
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Linux: Use SDLCL to enable native Alt+Tab ↹ |
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Mac: Assign a key for windowed mode |
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Stuttering on AMD Graphics
Windows: Rename prey.exe to enable compatibility profile
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Sound doesn't properly work on Linux
Install and use OpenAL |
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No Surround Sound on Windows 10
Install and use Creative ALchemy |
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Stuttering in-game
- The game can stutter a few times per second with V-Sync enabled, or showcase significant tearing if V-Sync is disabled.
Change game tick behavior[7] |
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seta com_PreciseTic "0" seta com_FixedTic "1" Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 2.0 |
Executable | PPC | 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. | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OpenAL | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+ |
Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.3.9 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G5 2.0 GHz Intel 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7300 |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Kernel 2.6.x or higher | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz Athlon XP 2000+ |
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System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL 2.0 compatible |
- Supported ATI chipsets: Radeon 9600 series, Radeon 9700 series, Radeon 9800 series, Radeon X300 series, Radeon X550 series, Radeon X600 series, Radeon X700 series, Radeon X800 series, Radeon X1300 series, Radeon X1600 series, Radeon X1800 series, Radeon X1900 series
- Supported Nvidia chipsets: GeForce3/Ti series, GeForce4/Ti, GeForce FX 5800 series, GeForce 5900 series, GeForce 6200 series, GeForce 6600 series, GeForce 6800 series, GeForce 7300 series, GeForce 7600 series, GeForce 7800 series, GeForce 7900 series
- The game does not support Intel integrated graphics chipsets
Notes
- ↑ 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). - ↑ 2.0 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 (3970) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Retail / Digital CD Keys - CD-Key - Knowledge Base - Steam Support
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mac App Store - Prey
- ↑ https://github.com/MrAlert/sdlcl
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Sound Blaster X-Fi Audio in Prey™ - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)
- ↑ Gamesvillage.it Forum Discussion
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Steam Community - Microstutter - last accessed on 2019-11-02
- ↑ TweakGuides.com - Prey Tweak Guide - last accessed on 2019-11-02
- "com_fixedTic [0,1] - If set to 0 (the default) Prey's ticrate is capped at 60, meaning the game framerate cannot exceed 60FPS. If you want to remove this cap, set com_fixedTic to 1, but this causes the game physics to go out of sync. Note, com_fixedTic -1 is no longer supported in recent builds of the Doom 3 engine."