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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|re-volt|rating}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|re-volt|rating}}
 
|taxonomy    =  
 
|taxonomy    =  
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Racing }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
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|steam appid  = 287310  
+
|steam appid  = 287310
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659863
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659863
 
|hltb        = 7630
 
|hltb        = 7630
−
|mobygames    = re-volt
+
|lutris      = re-volt
 +
|mobygames    = 369
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Re-Volt
 
|wikipedia    = Re-Volt
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}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{ii}} It's necessary to enable [[Troubleshooting guide/Startup and launching problems#DirectPlay games do not work or prompt for DirectPlay feature.2FDLL|DirectPlay]] to run this game on modern systems.
+
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://re-volt.io Re-Volt I/O | R/C Racing Game Community]
 
−
{{mm}} [http://www.revoltrace.net Re-Volt Race] community site
 
−
{{mm}} [http://revoltzone.net Re-Volt Zone] community modding site
 
−
{{mm}} [http://www.revoltxtg.co.uk/index.htm Re-Volt XTG (RVXTG)] community site
 
−
{{mm}} [http://z3.invisionfree.com/Our_ReVolt_Pub/index.php?showtopic=1357 Our Re-Volt Pub forum]
 
−
{{mm}} [http://z8.invisionfree.com/RRR_Racing_Forum/index.php? RRR Racing Forum]
 
 
{{GOG.com links|1207659863|revolt}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207659863|revolt}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/287310/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/287310/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|1}}. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|1}}. |  | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | revolt | DRM-free | | | Windows | }}
+
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | re-volt | Steam | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 287310 | Steam | | | Windows | Unavailable }}
+
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5792-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | revolt | DRM-free | Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 287310 | Steam | Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/Re-Volt Archive.org].
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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{{ii}} Three official patches were released: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/808-re-volt-patch/ v1.0], [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/809-re-volt-patch/ 0916], and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/810-revolt-v11-patch/ v1.1 (1207)].
 
{{ii}} Three official patches were released: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/808-re-volt-patch/ v1.0], [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/809-re-volt-patch/ 0916], and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/810-revolt-v11-patch/ v1.1 (1207)].
  
−
===[https://rvgl.re-volt.io RVGL]===
+
===Running unmodified game on modern systems===
−
{{ii}} A cross-platform rewrite/port of Re-Volt that runs natively on both Windows and GNU/Linux, that's powered entirely by modern, open source components.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[DirectPlay]]|ref=|fix=
−
{{++}} Fixes tons of bugs and adds support for modern systems, resolutions, custom soundtracks.
+
}}
−
{{++}} Brings console exclusive content and options to PC version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://yethiel.gitlab.io/RVDocs/#dreamcast-mode|title=RVGL Documentation - Dreamcast Mode|date=2021-09-04}}</ref>
 
−
{{++}} Improved multiplayer with better netcode with active community.
 
−
{{++}} Frequently updated.
 
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro with RVGL|ref=<ref name="doc">[https://yethiel.gitlab.io/RVDocs/#launch-parameters RVGL Documentation - Launch Parameters]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro with RVGL|ref=<ref name="doc">[https://yethiel.gitlab.io/RVDocs/#launch-parameters RVGL Documentation - Launch Parameters]</ref>|fix=
 
# Install [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
 
# Install [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
−
# Run <code>rvgl.exe</code> with the <code>-nointro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
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# Run {{file|rvgl.exe}} with the <code>-nointro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Utilities===
+
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2726-rvgl-retaildigital-upgrade-for-re-volt/ RVGL]===
−
 
+
{{ii}} A cross-platform rewrite/port of Re-Volt that runs natively on both Windows and GNU/Linux, that's powered entirely by modern, open source components.
−
====[http://revolt.wikia.com/wiki/Phoenix_R3 Phoenix R3]====
+
{{++}} Fixes tons of bugs and adds support for modern systems, resolutions, custom soundtracks.
−
{{ii}} Allows for the creation of fully-custom tracks of comparable quality to those in the original release.
+
{{++}} Brings console exclusive content and options to PC version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://yethiel.gitlab.io/RVDocs/#dreamcast-mode|title=RVGL Documentation - Dreamcast Mode|date=2021-09-04}}</ref>
−
 
+
{{++}} Improved multiplayer with better netcode with active community.
−
====[http://jigebren.free.fr/games/pc/re-volt/wolfr4/ WolfR4]====
+
{{++}} Frequently updated.
−
{{ii}} Similar in premise to Phoenix R3, but with expanded capabilities
 
−
{{--}} Only supports patch 1207.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://revolt.fandom.com/wiki/WolfR4|title=Re-Volt Wiki - WolfR4|date=2021-09-02}}</ref>
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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|origin                    =  
 
|origin                    =  
 
|origin notes              =  
 
|origin notes              =  
−
|steam cloud              = unknown
+
|steam cloud              = true
 
|steam cloud notes        =  
 
|steam cloud notes        =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
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{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/re-volt
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/re-volt
−
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
+
|widescreen wsgf award      = bronze
−
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
+
|multimonitor wsgf award    = bronze
−
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold
+
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = bronze
−
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
+
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = bronze
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution notes= HUD and Menus {{term|stretched}} by default. For Better Widescreen Support use [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
+
|widescreen resolution notes= HUD and menus {{term|stretched}} by default. For better widescreen support use [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor notes        = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
 
|multimonitor notes        = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]] and [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Simple Runtime Window Editor|SRWE]].
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]] and [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Simple Runtime Window Editor|SRWE]].
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
−
|anisotropic notes          = For better anisotropic use [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
+
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        = For better antialiasing use [[#RVGL|RVGL]] for [[MSAA]].
+
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              = Capped at 60 FPS.
 
|60 fps notes              = Capped at 60 FPS.
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
−
|120 fps notes              = For High FrameRate use [[#RVGL|RVGL]] to avoid issues.{{note|note=[https://rvgl.re-volt.io/downloads/rvgl_changelog.txt RVGL 19.0320a]: Game animations now use a variable timestep, with an internal limit of 250 FPS.}}
+
|120 fps notes              = For high FPS use [[#RVGL|RVGL]] to avoid issues.{{note|note=[https://rvgl.re-volt.io/downloads/rvgl_changelog.txt RVGL 19.0320a]: Game animations now use a variable timestep, with an internal limit of 250 FPS.}}
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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{{Fixbox|description=Custom FOV with RVGL|ref=<ref name="doc"/>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Custom FOV with RVGL|ref=<ref name="doc"/>|fix=
 
# Install [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
 
# Install [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
−
# Run <code>rvgl.exe</code> with the <code>-aspect <width> <height> <lens></code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
+
# Run {{file|rvgl.exe}} with the <code>-aspect <width> <height> <lens></code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
{{ii}} Specify the display aspect ratio and FOV (default '''512'''). Lower values give a wider FOV.
 
{{ii}} Specify the display aspect ratio and FOV (default '''512'''). Lower values give a wider FOV.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Set windowed with RVGL|ref=<ref name="doc"/>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set windowed with RVGL|ref=<ref name="doc"/>|fix=
 
# Install [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
 
# Install [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
−
# Run <code>rvgl.exe</code> with the <code>-window <width> <height></code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
+
# Run {{file|rvgl.exe}} with the <code>-window <width> <height></code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
{{ii}} Specify width and height optionally. The default size is half the desktop dimensions.
 
{{ii}} Specify width and height optionally. The default size is half the desktop dimensions.
 
{{ii}} You can also toggle windowed mode by pressing {{key|F11}} in game.
 
{{ii}} You can also toggle windowed mode by pressing {{key|F11}} in game.
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 +
|xinput controllers        = unknown
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|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  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|other controllers        = true
 +
|other controllers notes  = Generic DirectInput controllers are supported.
 +
|other button prompts      = generic
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|button prompts            = generic
 
|controller hotplug        = hackable
 
|controller hotplug        = hackable
 
|controller hotplug notes  = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
 
|controller hotplug notes  = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
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|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support notes        = A3D 1.0, DirectSound3D, EAX 2.0.
 
|eax support notes        = A3D 1.0, DirectSound3D, EAX 2.0.
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
|red book cd audio        = true
 
|red book cd audio        = true
 
|red book cd audio notes  =
 
|red book cd audio notes  =
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Spanish
+
  |language  = Basque
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Russian
+
  |language  = Czech
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
−
  |notes    = Official localization by «Руссобит-М».
+
  |notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Basque
+
  |language  = Hungarian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Czech
+
  |language  = Lithuanian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Hungarian
+
  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Lithuanian
+
  |language  = Portuguese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
 
  |notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
−
  |fan      =  
+
  |fan      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Polish
+
  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
−
  |notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
+
  |notes    = Official localization by «Руссобит-М».
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Portuguese
+
  |language  = Romanian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Romanian
+
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
−
  |notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
+
  |notes    =  
−
  |fan      =
+
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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|lan play players    = 24
 
|lan play players    = 24
 
|lan play modes      = Versus
 
|lan play modes      = Versus
−
|lan play notes      = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]]. 16 Cars and 8 spectators.<ref name="online">{{Refurl|url=https://re-volt.io/online|title=Online parameters|date=2021-09-02}}</ref>
+
|lan play notes      = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]]. 16 cars and 8 spectators.<ref name="online">{{Refurl|url=https://re-volt.io/online|title=Online parameters|date=2021-09-02}}</ref>
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  = 24
 
|online play players  = 24
 
|online play modes    = Versus
 
|online play modes    = Versus
−
|online play notes    = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]]. 16 Cars and 8 spectators.<ref name="online"/>
+
|online play notes    = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]]. 16 cars and 8 spectators.<ref name="online"/>
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Can't create DirectPlay Lobby object===
 
===Can't create DirectPlay Lobby object===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Enable DirectPlay|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Enable [[DirectPlay]]|fix=
−
 
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Game does not start (Windows 10)===
 
===Game does not start (Windows 10)===
 
{{ii}} This applies to the GOG.com version.
 
{{ii}} This applies to the GOG.com version.
−
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename {{file|winmm.dll}} in the {{P|game}}.|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/revolt/revolt_not_loading_on_windows_10/post7 Re-Volt not loading on Windows 10., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename {{file|winmm.dll}} in {{folder|{{P|game}}}}.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/revolt/revolt_not_loading_on_windows_10/post7|title=Re-Volt not loading on Windows 10., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===No music using RVGL===
 +
{{ii}} This applies to the GOG.com and Steam versions.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Rename the {{folder|music}} folder in {{folder|{{P|game}}}} to {{folder|redbook}}|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 6.1
+
|direct3d versions      = 6
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|linux executable notes = [[#RVGL|RVGL]] is required for native support. ARM support was added in 21.0930a-1.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://rvgl.org/downloads/rvgl_changelog.txt|title=RVGL Changelog|date=18 June 2022}}</ref>
 
|linux executable notes = [[#RVGL|RVGL]] is required for native support. ARM support was added in 21.0930a-1.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://rvgl.org/downloads/rvgl_changelog.txt|title=RVGL Changelog|date=18 June 2022}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
−
 
−
===Vehicle dynamics===
 
−
{{ii}} This allows the user to change the top speed, acceleration, steering rate and wheel size, as well as detailed vehicle dynamics settings, effectively allowing the user to 'tune' the vehicle.
 
−
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Edit vehicle parameters|fix=
 
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\cars\</code>.
 
−
# Enter any sub-folder with a car in it.
 
−
# Edit the vehicle parameters in the <code>parameters.txt</code> file.
 
−
}}
 
−
 
−
===Mods===
 
−
====[http://files.byondhome.com/Foomer/Aeonica/downloads/PODstyle/Downloads.htm FutureCars]====
 
−
{{ii}} Adds custom cars and tracks which replaces existing Re-Volt gameplay with high speed, "ultra grav" vehicles, reaching in-game speeds of up to 100&nbsp;mph. The mod currently includes seven custom tracks, and 20 unique vehicles.
 
−
 
−
====[https://re-volt.io/downloads/packs Content Packs]====
 
−
{{ii}} 9 content packs, that adds various new content, like new cars, tracks, soundtrack and more.
 
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minHD    = 200 MB
 
|minHD    = 200 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 4 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 4 MB
 +
|minDX    = 6.1
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}
 
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 16:01, 2 January 2024

For the unrelated 2016 game, see Revolt (2016).

Re-Volt
Re-Volt cover
Developers
Acclaim Studios London
Publishers
Acclaim Entertainment
Throwback Entertainment
H2 Interactive
Release dates
Windows August 18, 1999
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Racing
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Re-Volt is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person racing game.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM 1 DRM.
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper.
Windows
Steam
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 Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper.
Windows
A free demo version is available from Archive.org.

Essential improvements

Patches

Three official patches were released: v1.0, 0916, and v1.1 (1207).

Running unmodified game on modern systems

Install DirectPlay

Skip intro videos

Skip intro with RVGL[1]
  1. Install RVGL.
  2. Run rvgl.exe with the -nointro command line argument.

RVGL

A cross-platform rewrite/port of Re-Volt that runs natively on both Windows and GNU/Linux, that's powered entirely by modern, open source components.
Fixes tons of bugs and adds support for modern systems, resolutions, custom soundtracks.
Brings console exclusive content and options to PC version.[2]
Improved multiplayer with better netcode with active community.
Frequently updated.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Acclaim\Re-Volt\1.0\[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/287310/pfx/[Note 2]
RVGL location: <path-to-game>\profiles\

Save game data location

System Location
Windows HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Acclaim\Re-Volt\1.0\[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/287310/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.
Render settings.
Render settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 HUD and menus stretched by default. For better widescreen support use RVGL.
Multi-monitor
 
 Use RVGL.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Use RVGL.
4K Ultra HD
 
 Use RVGL.
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use RVGL and SRWE.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
Capped at 60 FPS.
120+ FPS
For high FPS use RVGL to avoid issues.[Note 3]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Field of view (FOV)

Custom FOV with RVGL[1]
  1. Install RVGL.
  2. Run rvgl.exe with the -aspect <width> <height> <lens> command line argument.
Specify the display aspect ratio and FOV (default 512). Lower values give a wider FOV.

Windowed

Set windowed with RVGL[1]
  1. Install RVGL.
  2. Run rvgl.exe with the -window <width> <height> command line argument.
Specify width and height optionally. The default size is half the desktop dimensions.
You can also toggle windowed mode by pressing F11 in game.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Use RVGL to add support for modern controllers.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Can't map POV hat.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Generic DirectInput controllers are supported.
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
Additional information
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
Controller hotplugging
Use RVGL.
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
CD Music and SFX.
Surround sound
Use RVGL.
Subtitles
Everything is text-based.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
A3D 1.0, DirectSound3D, EAX 2.0.
Royalty free audio
Red Book CD audio
On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Basque
Only in RVGL
Czech
Only in RVGL
Hungarian
Only in RVGL
Lithuanian
Only in RVGL
Polish
Only in RVGL
Portuguese
Only in RVGL
Russian
Official localization by «Руссобит-М».
Romanian
Only in RVGL
Spanish
Serbian
Only in RVGL
Slovenian
Only in RVGL
Swedish
Only in RVGL
Turkish
Only in RVGL

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Versus
Use RVGL.
LAN play
24 Versus
Use RVGL. 16 cars and 8 spectators.[3]
Online play
24 Versus
Use RVGL. 16 cars and 8 spectators.[3]

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Use RVGL.
Direct IP

Issues fixed

Can't create DirectPlay Lobby object

Enable DirectPlay

Game does not start (Windows 10)

This applies to the GOG.com version.
Delete or rename winmm.dll in <path-to-game>.[4]

No music using RVGL

This applies to the GOG.com and Steam versions.
Rename the music folder in <path-to-game> to redbook

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 6
OpenGL 2.0, 3.0, 4.1 Only when using RVGL.
Shader Model support 2.0, 3.0, 3.1 Only when using RVGL.
Executable 32-bit 64-bitARM Notes
Windows
RVGL is required for 64-bit support.
macOS (OS X)
RVGL is required for native support.
Linux
RVGL is required for native support. ARM support was added in 21.0930a-1.[5]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 95, 98, ME
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 200 MHz
System memory (RAM) 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 200 MB
Video card (GPU) 4 MB of VRAM
DirectX 6.1 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Applications writing to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  3. ↑ RVGL 19.0320a: Game animations now use a variable timestep, with an internal limit of 250 FPS.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 RVGL Documentation - Launch Parameters
  2. ↑ RVGL Documentation - Dreamcast Mode - last accessed on 2021-09-04
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Online parameters - last accessed on 2021-09-02
  4. ↑ Re-Volt not loading on Windows 10., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
  5. ↑ RVGL Changelog - last accessed on 18 June 2022