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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Accolade|Retail}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Accolade|Retail}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Night Dive Studios|Digital}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Night Dive Studios|Digital (original)}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Retroism|Digital}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Retroism|Digital (original)}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|Digital (current)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 1999|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010105002900/http://headline.gamespot.com/news/99_03/24_pc_new/index.html|title=New Releases (retrieved)|date=2024-01-05}}</ref>}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|redline|}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|redline|}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 328460 | |steam appid = 328460 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207664193 | |gogcom id = 1207664193 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20001018035812/http://www.redline2066.com/index2.htm | ||
|hltb = 7696 | |hltb = 7696 | ||
|lutris = redline | |lutris = redline | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.redline2066.net Redline 2066] - community site with troubleshooting, secrets, info, etc. | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207664193|redline}} | {{GOG.com links|1207664193|redline}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/328460/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/328460/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 328460 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 328460 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2800-redline-demo/ demo] is available. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | The latest patch is [ | + | The latest patch is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2798-redline-v11-patch/ v1.1]. Digital distributions are up-to-date. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename {{file|Accolade_Logo.smk}} located in the base folder of the game}} |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use patch|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use patch|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Download the [https://kunnollakeittoa. | + | # Download the [https://kunnollakeittoa.eu/asm/#redline patch] and extract to the installation folder. |
− | # Start | + | # Start {{file|RedlineConfig.exe}}. |
− | # Select | + | # Select the preferred settings and click "Save and Start". |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Always start the game via | + | {{ii}} Always start the game via {{file|RedlineConfig.exe}} to run the game with the applied settings. |
{{ii}} Resolutions higher than 2048x2048 will crash the game. | {{ii}} Resolutions higher than 2048x2048 will crash the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = true |
|online play players = 12 | |online play players = 12 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Previously hosted on services such as [[GameSpy]], HEAT.net, [[MPlayer.com]], Wireplay, etc. Only [[Glossary:Direct IP|direct IP]] connections are possible now.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.angelfire.com/va3/x-zommer/rmulti.html|title=Mutliplayer|date=2023-28-09}}</ref> |
+ | |||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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===Game crashes after opening movie if using a DisplayPort connection to monitor=== | ===Game crashes after opening movie if using a DisplayPort connection to monitor=== | ||
{{ii}} Only HDMI and DVI connections are supported.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/328460/discussions/0/613939841540984355/?ctp=2#c1318835718935651805|title=Wheels has stopped working error? :: Redline General Discussions|date=2023-06-29}}</ref> | {{ii}} Only HDMI and DVI connections are supported.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/328460/discussions/0/613939841540984355/?ctp=2#c1318835718935651805|title=Wheels has stopped working error? :: Redline General Discussions|date=2023-06-29}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game crashes after opening movie if using a wireless headset=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Disconnect the USB dongle prior to starting the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.angelfire.com/va3/x-zommer/rhelp_trouble.html|title=Troubleshooting|date=2023-28-09}}</ref> | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game crashes upon startup=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure only HDMI or DVI is used for the monitor, make sure a wireless headset isn't connected, make sure [[DirectPlay]] is enabled in Windows Settings, and make sure [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] is set for Windows 98 under the game's exe.|fix=}} | ||
+ | |||
===Unable to install on modern Windows=== | ===Unable to install on modern Windows=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set the | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set the compatibility mode of {{File|setup.exe}} to Windows 98 / Me|fix=}} |
+ | |||
+ | |||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
|windows arm app = unknown | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = |
Latest revision as of 01:10, 12 February 2024
Developers | |
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Beyond Games | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Accolade |
Digital (original) | Night Dive Studios |
Digital (original) | Retroism |
Digital (current) | Atari |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 24, 1999[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS, Vehicle combat |
For the unrelated racing game, see Redline (2006).
Redline is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person FPS and vehicle combat game.
General information
- Redline 2066 - community site with troubleshooting, secrets, info, etc.
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest patch is v1.1. Digital distributions are up-to-date.
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename Accolade_Logo.smk located in the base folder of the game
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\redline.cfg[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/328460/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\saved games\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/328460/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Can be forced in Nvidia/AMD control panel. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. |
Widescreen resolution
Use patch[citation needed] |
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Notes
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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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 12 | Versus |
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Online play | 12 | Versus Previously hosted on services such as GameSpy, HEAT.net, MPlayer.com, Wireplay, etc. Only direct IP connections are possible now.[5] |
Issues unresolved
Game crashes after opening movie if using a DisplayPort connection to monitor
- Only HDMI and DVI connections are supported.[6]
Game crashes after opening movie if using a wireless headset
- Disconnect the USB dongle prior to starting the game.[7]
Issues fixed
Game crashes upon startup
Make sure only HDMI or DVI is used for the monitor, make sure a wireless headset isn't connected, make sure DirectPlay is enabled in Windows Settings, and make sure compatibility mode is set for Windows 98 under the game's exe. |
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Unable to install on modern Windows
Set the compatibility mode of setup.exe to Windows 98 / Me
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows[8] | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz AMD K62 |
Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 6.1 compatible | |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
Other | 4X CD-ROM drive |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (328460) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ New Releases (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-01-05
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Redline 1.1 Patch (HERE) :: Redline General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Mutliplayer - last accessed on 2023-28-09
- ↑ Wheels has stopped working error? :: Redline General Discussions - last accessed on 2023-06-29
- ↑ Troubleshooting - last accessed on 2023-28-09
- ↑ Redline Manual - last accessed on 2023-06-29