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RollerCoaster Tycoon
RollerCoaster Tycoon	1999
RollerCoaster Tycoon 2	2002
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3	2004
OpenRCT2 (Engine fanport)	2015
RollerCoaster Tycoon World	2016
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic	2017
RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures	2019

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is a 3D amusement park building game by Frontier Developments. Aside from freely controlled view, the game introduces first-person view on rides, deeper staff management, a proper sandbox mode, customizable guests and a fireworks editor.

The game was released in November 2004, but in a rather unstable state. Aside from patches which introduced bug fixes and improved construction controls, the game received two expansion packs - Soaked! in June 2005 which introduced pools and water park attractions, and Wild! in October 2005 which introduced animal enclosures akin to those in the Zoo Tycoon series (which the developers would later create a game in). These expansions gradually stabilized the codebase as well. The Platinum! release (released in retail in Europe as the Deluxe Edition) included the base game and both expansion packs, and was the first release of the game on major digital stores like Steam and GOG.com. The Platinum! version was removed from digital sales in May 2018 due to a legal dispute between Atari and Frontier Developments over unpaid royalties.^[2]^[3]

Frontier Developments and QLOC re-released the game in 2020 under the name RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition and was published by Frontier Foundry. This version differs from the original Platinum! release in that it has a larger range of resolutions available in the menu (up to 1080p), certain copyrighted branding (i.e. Hershey's and mainly Atari) has been removed, and the red cross on the first aid room is now green. However, the technical side is untouched and saves from Platinum! are compatible with the Complete Edition. The Windows version of the game was not automatically granted to previous RCT3 owners. This excludes the Mac App Store version, which Aspyr released as a free update to the version they already published.

The Mac App Store and the Steam Complete Edition version received an update on September 13, 2022 to add native ARM support to fix issues users could possibly encounter on Apple ARM hardware.^[4]^[5] On Steam, this update got released only for Complete Edition owners and not for Platinum! edition users.^[6]

On April 2, 2024, both Atari^[7] and Frontier Developments^[8] announced that the publishing rights to the game were bought back by Atari for $7 million, though the control of the digital store pages was not transferred immediately.

All versions of the game struggle with handling large amounts of objects on the map simultaneously, as highly-populated parks need a lot of time to load and can even crash the game past a certain threshold. Bloom is poorly implemented and causes a significant performance decrease regardless of the system configuration.

General information

RollerCoaster Tycoon Wiki - A wiki dedicated to everything RollerCoaster Tycoon related

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series

GOG.com Support Page

Steam Community Discussions Original

Steam Community Discussions Complete Edition

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		Original version. Base game: SecuROM 5 DRM. Expansions and re-releases: SecuROM 7 DRM
Amazon.com		RollerCoaster Tycoon Mega Pack
Amazon.com		Platinum Edition.
GamersGate		Platinum Edition.
		Platinum Edition.
		RollerCoaster Tycoon Mega Pack
Mac App Store		Was updated to the RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition
Epic Games Store		Complete Edition
GamersGate		Complete Edition. Sold by Frontier Developments.
GamersGate		Complete Edition. Sold by Aspyr Media.
		Complete Edition
Green Man Gaming		Complete Edition
Humble Store		Complete Edition
Steam		Complete Edition
GOG.com (unavailable)		Platinum Edition.
Steam (unavailable)		Platinum Edition. Does not require the Steam client to run.

A free demo version is available from GameFront.

Version differences

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Gold! includes the base game and the Soaked! expansion pack fully patched.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Gold Edition, despite the name, includes the base game and the Wild! expansion pack, but not the Soaked! expansion.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum! (known also as the Deluxe Edition in Europe) includes the base game and both expansion packs fully patched. Steam macOS version did not receive an update that added ARM support.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition includes everything from the Platinum! edition and additionally includes support for selectable 1080p resolution, removed copyrighted branding (i.e. Hershey's and mainly Atari), red cross on first aid room is now green and its Steam macOS version received an update that added ARM support.

Monetization

Type	Notes
Expansion pack	The expansion packs include new scenarios, scenery, rides, mechanics and quality-of-life improvements.
One-time game purchase	The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Soaked!
Wild!	Not available for PowerPC OS X versions.

Essential improvements

Patches (original version)

Installing patches for mismatched editions causes problems, be sure to get the correct update.

Platinum! and Complete Edition releases come fully pre-patched.

Full information on patches is available on the Frontier Developments forum.

Base game: The latest is Update 3 for US and Update 2 for the European release. The European release can be patched to Update 3 using this method.

"Soaked!" expansion: There is only one patch for this expansion pack: US and EU. Those who own the Scholastic version of the game should pick up this patch instead.

"Wild!" expansion: There are 3 patches: Update 1, Update 2, Update 3 (mirror).

Gold!: One update (archive).
macOS original port: Patch v1.2 Rev A is the latest patch for the OS X version.^[9]

Skip intro videos

Edit configuration file to skip intro videos^[10]

Go to the configuration file(s) location.
Open options.txt.
Add the following line to the file:

SkipBannerSequence 1

Save the file.

Experiencing issues on Apple ARM devices

When running the default variant of the game on Steam on Apple ARM hardware, users may encounter issues. Aspyr officially released a new version that added native Apple ARM support on September 13, 2022.^[11]

The Mac App Store version updates automatically to this new version when appropriate since update 3.3.5.^[12]

Steam: switch to Apple ARM branch^[13]

Old MacOS-port is still available as the default option on Steam, requiring Apple ARM users to switch to a Steam Beta branch to acquire the update.

Steam-only: new update only available for Complete Edition owners, not Platinum! owners.^[14]

In the Steam Library, right-click on RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition.
Click on Properties
Click on Beta.
Type applesilicon into the beta access code field.
Click on Check Code.
Click on Opt-in.
Wait for the app to update.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%APPDATA%\Atari\RCT3\^{[Note 1]} %APPDATA%\Frontier\RCT3^{[Note 2]}
macOS (OS X)	$HOME/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.rct3.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum/AppData/^{[Note 3]}
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1368820/pfx/^{[Note 4]}

OS X location may vary depending on the version of the game you have.

Saved games produced with original version can be used with Complete Edition.

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\RCT3\^{[Note 5]}
macOS (OS X)	$HOME/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.rct3.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum/^{[Note 6]}
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1368820/pfx/^{[Note 4]}

OS X location may vary depending on the version of the game you have.

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive		Requires enabling backup of the Documents* folder in OneDrive on all computers.*
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		For unlisted resolutions see Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD		For resolutions higher than 1080p, see Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)	MSAA
High-fidelity upscaling	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
120+ FPS	Limited to 100 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)	See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Widescreen resolution

Edit file^[15]
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `options.txt`. Edit `Resolution XXXX YYYY` line to your desired resolution. Save the file.

Input

Keyboard Remapping

Camera Controls

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion		Ride cam can be inverted
Touchscreen optimised		Right-click or keyboard is required to move the camera. Mousewheel or keyboard is required to zoom out. Many HUD and menu buttons are small and hard to press at 2560x1440.
Controller
Controller support

Controller types

Audio

Audio and General Game Settings

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Music, GUI, and game volume controls.
Surround sound
Subtitles		No spoken dialogue.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support		EAX Advanced HD^[16]
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Danish
Dutch
Finnish
French
German
Italian
Korean				Local retail only.
Traditional Chinese				Local retail only.
Norwegian
Brazilian Portuguese				Local retail only.
Spanish
Swedish

Issues unresolved

Crashes caused by too many objects

All versions of the game struggle with handling large quantities of objects on the map. Loading save files with such parks takes a long time, and the game will reliably crash after enough objects are present at one time. This occurs regardless of the user's system configuration.^[17]

Bloom issues

Bloom is poorly implemented, and can significantly overbrighten parts of the terrain.^[18]

Might cause significant performance issues until disabled. Particularly noticeable around water surfaces, including pools in the Soaked! expansion pack.^[19]^[20]

Issues fixed

Crash on start

In Windows Vista or Windows 7, users may experience a crash while attempting to start the game for the first time.

Modify config file^{[citation needed]}
Go to `<path-to-game>` and open `options.txt`. Locate the line `FirstRun 1`, found under the `TWEAKS` section, and change it to `FirstRun 0`. Save the changes.

Generic crash issues

Some crashes can be caused by manually setting the resolution.

Modify config file^{[citation needed]}

Go to %APPDATA%\Atari\rct\, and open options.txt.
Find the following line (values may be different): Resolution 1600 1200
Replace the numerical values with the desired resolution. The first value is width, the second is height.
Save and close the file.

Notes

It may be necessary to show hidden files in order to see the config file.

Administrator privileges are recommended to ensure the fix is applied to all users.

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9
OpenGL		macOS only
Shader Model support	3

Executable	PPC	32-bit	64-bit	ARM	Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)					Original macOS port: install the version 1.2 Rev A patch for Intel support. The Wild! expansion is only available in the Platinum edition of the game on OS X that was Intel-only. Updated version of port: support for 64-bit was added in August 2019. Native ARM support was added on September 13, 2022 only for the Mac App Store version and Steam Complete Edition version only.

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Audio	Windows Media Foundation	Music only.

Import track designs from previous games

Track designs can be imported from RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2.

Instructions for the Windows version^[21]

Copy all the desired files with either a .TD6 or .TD4 extension into %USERPROFILE%\Documents\RCT3\Coasters.
Run the game and start a new game (sandbox or any scenario).
Click on the button immediately below the rides button (it looks like a wrench and hammer).
When you click the button, a list of all the .TD6 and .TD4 files currently in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\RCT3\Coasters will appear.
Click on the desired track from the list to import it.

Notes

Due to differences in how RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 handle track designs, not all tracks will be compatible.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum^[22]^[23]	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	98, ME, 2000	XP
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium III 733 MHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz	Intel Pentium 4 1.2 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1400+
System memory (RAM)	128 MB (256 MB for XP and higher)	256 MB (384 MB for XP and higher)
Hard disk drive (HDD)	600 MB
Video card (GPU)	ATI Radeon Nvidia GeForce 2 32 MB of VRAM	ATI Radeon SDR Nvidia GeForce2 Pro 64 MB of VRAM

macOS (OS X)
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	10.3.9
Processor (CPU)	G4 1 GHz	G4 1.2 GHz
System memory (RAM)	256 MB	512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	2 GB
Video card (GPU)	ATI Radeon 9000 Nvidia GeForce FX5200 32 MB of VRAM

Notes

↑ Original release.
↑ Complete Edition.
↑ Original release.
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1
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 (1368820) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
↑ Original and Complete Edition release.
↑ Original release.

References

↑ COBRA Development Technology & Tools - Frontier Developments - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 mysteriously delisted from Steam & GOG - last accessed on 2022-08-14
↑ Atari Pulls Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 From Steam After Lawsuit - last accessed on 2022-08-14
↑ M1 Compatibility Updates - last accessed on 2022-08-14
↑ RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Version History - Mac App Store - last accessed on 2022-09-15
"RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 is now optimized for Mac with Apple Silicon."
↑ RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum! - SteamDB - last accessed on 2022-09-15
↑ Atari Acquires Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 from Frontier - last accessed on 2024-04-23
↑ Trading update & sale of publishing rights - last accessed on 2024-04-23
↑ Aspyr Support Center - last accessed on 2011-06-04
↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-10
↑ M1 Compatibility Updates - last accessed on 2022-08-14
↑ RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Version History - Mac App Store - last accessed on 2022-09-15
"RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 is now optimized for Mac with Apple Silicon."
↑ How to access the Apple Silicon update on Mac Steam - RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 – Aspyr Support - last accessed on 2022-09-15
↑ RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum! - SteamDB - last accessed on 2022-09-15
↑ Verified by User:Silent on 2017-02-04
Tested with 1080p
↑ RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 - SoundBlaster.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-11-25
Can be replicated with the save file from the playthrough of YouTuber NerdCubed
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-11-25
For example the coast near water has applied far too much bloom to it, over brightening it and drowning out details.
↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-11-25
↑ Any better way to play on Windows 8.1? :: RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum! General Discussions - last accessed on 2022-11-25
↑ RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 - FAQ - last accessed on 2016/07/18
"Q: How do I convert tracks from RCT or RCT2 into RCT3?
A: Simply drop the TD6 or TD4 files in the My Documents\RCT3\Coasters folder; then when you run the game a new button will appear at the bottom of the rides button (it looks like a wrench and hammer). When you hover your pointer over new button, the tool tip reads "Import Track Designs From Previous RollerCoaster Tycoon(r) Games." When you click the button, a list of all the TD6 and TD4 files in the My Documents\RCT3\Coasters folder will be appear. The issue with some rides not importing is that the clearances are different in RCT1 and RCT2 so not all old coasters work. The game may have issues if you import an old coaster and the tracks run into each other. Hopefully most of the coasters import ok."
↑ RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Platinum - Steam Store Page
↑ RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 - Wikipedia

[Note-15] Original release.

[Note1-16] Complete Edition.

[Note2-17] Original release.

[Proton_path_note-18] 4.0 ^4.1 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 (1368820) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[5] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[6] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[7] The app ID (1368820) may differ in some cases.

[8] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[9] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[Note3-19] Original and Complete Edition release.

[Note4-20] Original release.

[1] COBRA Development Technology & Tools - Frontier Developments - last accessed on May 2023

[2] Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 mysteriously delisted from Steam & GOG - last accessed on 2022-08-14

[3] Atari Pulls Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 From Steam After Lawsuit - last accessed on 2022-08-14

[4] M1 Compatibility Updates - last accessed on 2022-08-14

[5] RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Version History - Mac App Store - last accessed on 2022-09-15
"RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 is now optimized for Mac with Apple Silicon."

[6] RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum! - SteamDB - last accessed on 2022-09-15

[7] Atari Acquires Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 from Frontier - last accessed on 2024-04-23

[8] Trading update & sale of publishing rights - last accessed on 2024-04-23

[9] Aspyr Support Center - last accessed on 2011-06-04

[10] Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-10

[11] M1 Compatibility Updates - last accessed on 2022-08-14

[newmac-12] RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Version History - Mac App Store - last accessed on 2022-09-15
"RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 is now optimized for Mac with Apple Silicon."

[13] How to access the Apple Silicon update on Mac Steam - RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 – Aspyr Support - last accessed on 2022-09-15

[14] RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum! - SteamDB - last accessed on 2022-09-15

[21] Verified by User:Silent on 2017-02-04
Tested with 1080p

[22] RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 - SoundBlaster.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023

[23] Verified by User:Plok on 2022-11-25
Can be replicated with the save file from the playthrough of YouTuber NerdCubed

[24] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-11-25
For example the coast near water has applied far too much bloom to it, over brightening it and drowning out details.

[25] Verified by User:Plok on 2022-11-25

[26] Any better way to play on Windows 8.1? :: RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum! General Discussions - last accessed on 2022-11-25

[27] RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 - FAQ - last accessed on 2016/07/18
"Q: How do I convert tracks from RCT or RCT2 into RCT3?
A: Simply drop the TD6 or TD4 files in the My Documents\RCT3\Coasters folder; then when you run the game a new button will appear at the bottom of the rides button (it looks like a wrench and hammer). When you hover your pointer over new button, the tool tip reads "Import Track Designs From Previous RollerCoaster Tycoon(r) Games." When you click the button, a list of all the TD6 and TD4 files in the My Documents\RCT3\Coasters folder will be appear. The issue with some rides not importing is that the clearances are different in RCT1 and RCT2 so not all old coasters work. The game may have issues if you import an old coaster and the tracks run into each other. Hopefully most of the coasters import ok."

[steam-28] RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Platinum - Steam Store Page

[29] RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 - Wikipedia

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Developers

	Frontier Developments
macOS (OS X)	Aspyr Media
Complete Edition	QLOC
Publishers
2004-2018; 2024-present	Atari
2018-2024	Frontier Foundry
OS X	Aspyr Media
Engines
	Cobra^[1]
Release dates
Windows	November 2, 2004
macOS (OS X)	November 25, 2005
Reception
Metacritic	81
OpenCritic	75
IGDB	84
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Microtransactions	None
Modes	Singleplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	Bird's-eye view, First-person
Controls	Point and select
Genres	Building
Art styles	Cartoon
Themes	Amusement park
Series	RollerCoaster Tycoon

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-{{++}} Active modding community.
+|introduction      = '''''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3''''' is a 3D amusement park {{Glossary:Building}} game by [[Company:Frontier Developments|Frontier Developments]]. Aside from freely controlled view, the game introduces first-person view on rides, deeper staff management, a proper sandbox mode, customizable guests and a fireworks editor.
+|release history   = The game was released in November 2004, but in a rather unstable state. Aside from patches which introduced bug fixes and improved construction controls, the game received two expansion packs - '''''Soaked!''''' in June 2005 which introduced pools and water park attractions, and '''''Wild!''''' in October 2005 which introduced animal enclosures akin to those in the ''[[Series:Zoo Tycoon|Zoo Tycoon]]'' series (which the developers would later create a game in). These expansions gradually stabilized the codebase as well. The '''''Platinum!''''' release (released in retail in Europe as the '''''Deluxe Edition''''') included the base game and both expansion packs, and was the first release of the game on major digital stores like [[Store:Steam|Steam]] and [[Store:GOG.com|GOG.com]]. The ''Platinum!'' version was removed from digital sales in May 2018 due to a legal dispute between [[Company:Atari|Atari]] and [[Company:Frontier Developments|Frontier Developments]] over unpaid royalties.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/cant-buy-rollercoaster-tycoon-3-on-steam|title=Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 mysteriously delisted from Steam & GOG|date=2022-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2018/05/07/atari-pulls-roller-coaster-tycoon-3-from-steam-after-lawsuit.aspx|title=Atari Pulls Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 From Steam After Lawsuit|date=2022-08-14}}</ref>
+[[Company:Frontier Developments|Frontier Developments]] and [[Company:QLOC|QLOC]] re-released the game in 2020 under the name '''''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition''''' and was published by [[Company:Frontier Foundry|Frontier Foundry]]. This version differs from the original ''Platinum!'' release in that it has a larger range of resolutions available in the menu (up to 1080p), certain copyrighted branding (i.e. Hershey's and mainly Atari) has been removed, and the red cross on the first aid room is now green. However, the technical side is untouched and saves from ''Platinum!'' are compatible with the ''Complete Edition''. The Windows version of the game was not automatically granted to previous ''RCT3'' owners. This excludes the Mac App Store version, which Aspyr released as a free update to the version they already published.
+The Mac App Store and the Steam ''Complete Edition'' version received an update on September 13, 2022 to add native ARM support to fix issues users could possibly encounter on Apple ARM hardware.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/5715420742541-M1-Compatibility-Updates|title=M1 Compatibility Updates|date=2022-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/id549294099|title=RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Version History - Mac App Store|date=2022-09-15|snippet=RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 is now optimized for Mac with Apple Silicon.}}</ref> On Steam, this update got released only for ''Complete Edition'' owners and not for ''Platinum!'' edition users.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/2700/depots/|title=RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum! - SteamDB|date=2022-09-15}}</ref>
+On April 2, 2024, both Atari<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://atari-investisseurs.fr/download/51/2024/5557/atari-announces-acquisition-of-rct3.pdf|title=Atari Acquires Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 from Frontier|date=2024-04-23}}</ref> and Frontier Developments<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/uk/frontier_developments_plc/rns/regulatory-story.aspx?cid=1725&newsid=1805066|title=Trading update & sale of publishing rights|date=2024-04-23}}</ref> announced that the publishing rights to the game were bought back by Atari for $7 million, though the control of the digital store pages was not transferred immediately.
+|current state     = All versions of the game struggle with handling large amounts of objects on the map simultaneously, as highly-populated parks need a lot of time to load and can even crash the game past a certain threshold. Bloom is poorly implemented and causes a significant performance decrease regardless of the system configuration.
+}}
 '''General information'''
+{{mm}} [https://rct.wiki/wiki/RollerCoaster_Tycoon_Wiki RollerCoaster Tycoon Wiki] - A wiki dedicated to everything RollerCoaster Tycoon related
 {{GOG.com links|1207659032|rollercoaster_tycoon_series|for game series}}
-{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2700/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2700/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions Original]
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1368820/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions Complete Edition]
 ==Availability==
 {{Availability|
-{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|5}} for the original release, {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} for the expansions and rereleases. <br><br> Has the original 2004, 2005 Gold, and 2006 Platinum releases. | | Windows, OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Original version. Base game: {{DRM|SecuROM|5}}.<br>Expansions and re-releases: {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} | | Windows, OS X }}
 {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B075RFRYQ6 | DRM-free | RollerCoaster Tycoon Mega Pack |  | Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B004APAEL6 | unknown | Platinum Edition. |  | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-ROLLERCOASTER-TYCOON-MEGA-PACK | Steam | RollerCoaster Tycoon Mega Pack |  | Windows, OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| GamersGate | rollercoaster-tycoon-3-platinum | Steam | Platinum Edition. |  | Windows, OS X }}
-{{Availability/row| MacApp | id549294099 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4514-1 | Steam | Platinum Edition. |  | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GOG.com | rollercoaster_tycoon_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4515-1 | Steam | RollerCoaster Tycoon Mega Pack |  | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Steam | 2700 | Steam | Platinum Edition. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| MacApp | id549294099 | MacApp | Was updated to the RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition | | OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | rollercoaster-tycoon-3-complete-edition | DRM-free | Complete Edition |  | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| GamersGate | rollercoaster-tycoon-3-complete-edition | Steam | Complete Edition. Sold by [[Company:Frontier Developments|Frontier Developments]]. |  | Windows, OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| GamersGate | rollercoaster-tycoon-3-complete-edition-mac | Steam | Complete Edition. Sold by [[Company:Aspyr Media|Aspyr Media]]. |  | Windows, OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4790-1 | Steam | Complete Edition |  | Windows, OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| GMG | rollercoaster-tycoon-3-complete-edition-pc | Steam | Complete Edition |  | Windows, OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| Humble | rollercoaster-tycoon-3-complete-edition | Steam | Complete Edition |  | Windows, OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 1368820 | DRM-free | Complete Edition |  | Windows, OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| GOG.com | rollercoaster_tycoon_3 | DRM-free | Platinum Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 2700 | DRM-Free | Platinum Edition. Does not require the Steam client to run. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
+}}
+{{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/file/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-demo GameFront].
+===Version differences===
+{{ii}} '''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Gold!''' includes the base game and the Soaked! expansion pack fully patched.
+{{ii}} '''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Gold Edition''', despite the name, includes the base game and the Wild! expansion pack, but not the Soaked! expansion.
+{{ii}} '''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum!''' (known also as the '''Deluxe Edition''' in Europe) includes the base game and both expansion packs fully patched. Steam macOS version did '''not''' receive [[#Experiencing issues on Apple ARM devices|an update that added ARM support]].
+{{ii}} '''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition''' includes everything from the '''Platinum!''' edition and additionally includes support for selectable 1080p resolution, removed copyrighted branding (i.e. Hershey's and mainly Atari), red cross on first aid room is now green and its Steam macOS version received [[#Experiencing issues on Apple ARM devices|an update that added ARM support]].
+==Monetization==
+{{Monetization
+|ad-supported           =
+|dlc                    =
+|expansion pack         = The expansion packs include new scenarios, scenery, rides, mechanics and quality-of-life improvements.
+|freeware               =
+|free-to-play           =
+|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
+|sponsored              =
+|subscription           =
 }}
-{{ii}} The Windows version is no longer available digitally in favor of the [[RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition|Complete Edition]].
 {{DLC|
 {{DLC/row| Soaked! |  | Windows, OS X }}
-{{DLC/row| Wild! |  | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| Wild! | Not available for PowerPC OS X versions. | Windows, OS X }}
 }}
 ==Essential improvements==
-===Import track designs from previous games===
+===Patches (original version)===
-{{ii}} Track designs can be imported from [[RollerCoaster Tycoon]] and [[RollerCoaster Tycoon 2]].
+{{ii}} Installing patches for mismatched editions causes problems, be sure to get the correct update.
+{{ii}} Platinum! and Complete Edition releases come fully pre-patched.
+{{ii}} Full information on patches is available on the [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/installing-rct3-expansions-and-updates.3/ Frontier Developments forum].
+* Base game: The latest is [https://www.gamefront.com/games/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/file/roller-coaster-tycoon-3-update-v3-full-us Update 3 for US] and [https://www.gamefront.com/games/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/file/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-euro-update2-full Update 2 for the European release]. The European release can be patched to Update 3 using [https://web.archive.org/web/20100330120926/http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showpost.php?s=63e8dc05900e2847aec3c21145ae99df&p=7513946&postcount=20 this method].
+* "Soaked!" expansion: There is only one patch for this expansion pack: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/file/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-soaked-update-v1-us US] and [https://www.gamefront.com/games/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/file/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-soaked-update-v1-european EU]. Those who own the Scholastic version of the game should pick up [https://www.gamefront.com/games/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/file/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-update-for-scholastic-release this patch instead].
-{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100404082419/http://www.rollercoastertycoon.com/us/faq|title=RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 - FAQ|date=2016/07/18|snippet='''Q: How do I convert tracks from RCT or RCT2 into RCT3?'''<br/>
+* "Wild!" expansion: There are 3 patches: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/file/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-wild-update-v1-us-european Update 1], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/file/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-wild-update-v2-us-european Update 2], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/file/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-wild-update-v3-us-european Update 3] ([https://www.gamewatcher.com/mods/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-wild-mod/patch-3--2 mirror]).
-A: Simply drop the TD6 or TD4 files in the My Documents\RCT3\Coasters folder; then when you run the game a new button will appear at the bottom of the rides button (it looks like a wrench and hammer). When you hover your pointer over new button, the tool tip reads "Import Track Designs From Previous RollerCoaster Tycoon(r) Games." When you click the button, a list of all the TD6 and TD4 files in the My Documents\RCT3\Coasters folder will be appear. The issue with some rides not importing is that the clearances are different in RCT1 and RCT2 so not all old coasters work. The game may have issues if you import an old coaster and the tracks run into each other. Hopefully most of the coasters import ok.}}</ref>|fix=
-#Copy all the desired files with either a <code>.TD6</code> or <code>.TD4</code> extension into <code>{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\RCT3\Coasters\</code>.
-#Run the game and start a new game (sandbox or any scenario).
-#Click on the button immediately below the rides button (it looks like a wrench and hammer).
-#When you click the button, a list of all the <code>.TD6</code> and <code>.TD4</code> files currently in <code>{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\RCT3\Coasters\</code> will appear.
-#Click on the desired track from the list to import it.
-'''Notes'''
+* Gold!: One update ([https://www.gamefront.com/games/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/file/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-gold-update-v1-us archive]).
-{{ii}} These instructions are for the Windows versions of the game.
+* macOS original port: [http://web.archive.org/web/20190620172841/http://downloads2.macgamefiles.com/files/aspyr/patches/RCT3MacRevA.dmg Patch v1.2 Rev A] is the latest patch for the OS X version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20110604070121/http://support.aspyr.com/index.php/kb/article/000609|title=Aspyr Support Center|date=2011-06-04}}</ref>
-{{ii}} Due to differences in how [[RollerCoaster Tycoon]] and [[RollerCoaster Tycoon 2]] handle track designs, not all tracks will be compatible.
-}}
 ===Skip intro videos===
-{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file to skip intro videos|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-08-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Open {{file|options.txt}}.
-# Add the following line:
+# Add the following line to the file:
 <pre>
 SkipBannerSequence 1
 </pre>
+# Save the file.
 }}
-===Patches===
+===Experiencing issues on Apple ARM devices===
-Installing patches for mismatched editions causes problems, be sure to get the correct update.
+{{ii}} When running the default variant of the game on Steam on Apple ARM hardware, users may encounter issues. Aspyr officially released a new version that added native Apple ARM support on September 13, 2022.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/5715420742541-M1-Compatibility-Updates|title=M1 Compatibility Updates|date=2022-08-14}}</ref>
+{{ii}} The Mac App Store version updates automatically to this new version when appropriate since update 3.3.5.<ref name=newmac>{{Refurl|url=https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/id549294099|title=RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Version History - Mac App Store|date=2022-09-15|snippet=RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 is now optimized for Mac with Apple Silicon.}}</ref>
-* Original Edition: The latest is update three. [http://support.atari.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/32/0/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-retail-to-update-3-patch From vanilla]. [http://support.atari.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/30/0/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-update-1-to-update-3-patch From update one]. [http://support.atari.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/31/0/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-update-2-to-update-3-patch From update two].
+{{Fixbox|description=Steam: switch to Apple ARM branch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/9133444827149-How-to-access-the-Apple-Silicon-update-on-Mac-Steam-RollerCoaster-Tycoon-3|title=How to access the Apple Silicon update on Mac Steam - RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 – Aspyr Support|date=2022-09-15}}</ref>
+|fix=
-* "Soaked!" expansion: There is only one patch for this expansion pack and is segmented to [http://support.atari.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/36/16/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-soaked-update-1 US] and [http://www.gamershell.com/download_13092.shtml EU] patches. Those who own the Scholastic version of the game should pick up [http://support.atari.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/33/16/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-scholastic-soaked-patch this patch instead].
+{{ii}} Old MacOS-port is still available as the default option on Steam, requiring Apple ARM users to switch to a Steam Beta branch to acquire the update.
+{{--}} Steam-only: new update only available for '''Complete Edition''' owners, not '''Platinum!''' owners.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/2700/depots/|title=RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum! - SteamDB|date=2022-09-15}}</ref>
-* "Wild!" expansion: The American version has 2 patches, [http://support.atari.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/37/16/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-wild-update-1 Update 1] and [http://support.atari.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/38/16/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-wild-update-2 Update 2]. The EU version can be found [https://www.gamewatcher.com/mods/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-wild-mod/patch-3--2 here].
+# In the Steam Library, right-click on '''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition'''.
+# Click on '''Properties'''
-* Gold Edition: One update ([https://web.archive.org/web/20150918172429/http://support.atari.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/34/16/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-gold-update-1 archive]).
+# Click on '''Beta'''.
+# Type <code>applesilicon</code> into the beta access code field.
-* Platinum Edition: Comes fully pre-patched.
+# Click on '''Check Code'''.
+# Click on '''Opt-in'''.
-See also: [ftp://ftp.atari.com/patches/ ftp://ftp.atari.com/patches/]
+# Wait for the app to update.
+}}
-{{ii}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20190620172841/http://downloads2.macgamefiles.com/files/aspyr/patches/RCT3MacRevA.dmg Patch v1.2 Rev A] is the latest patch for the OS X version. <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20110604070121/http://support.aspyr.com/index.php/kb/article/000609|title=Aspyr Support Center|date=2011-06-04}}</ref>
 ==Game data==
 ===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Atari\RCT3\}}
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Atari\RCT3\{{note|Original release.}}|{{P|appdata}}\Frontier\RCT3{{note|Complete Edition.}}}}
-{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.rct3.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum/AppData/}}
+{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.rct3.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum/AppData/{{note|Original release.}}}}
 }}
 {{ii}} OS X location may vary depending on the version of the game you have.
+{{++}} Saved games produced with original version can be used with Complete Edition.
 ===Save game data location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\RCT3\}}
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\RCT3\{{note|Original and Complete Edition release.}}}}
-{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.rct3.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum/}}
+{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.rct3.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum/{{note|Original release.}}}}
 }}
 {{ii}} OS X location may vary depending on the version of the game you have.
@@ Line 108: / Line 169: @@
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|discord                =
+|discord                   =
-|discord notes          =
+|discord notes             =
-|epic games store       =
+|epic games launcher       = false
-|epic games store notes =
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|gog galaxy             = false
+|gog galaxy                = false
-|gog galaxy notes       =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
-|origin                 =
+|origin                    =
-|origin notes           =
+|origin notes              =
-|steam cloud            = false
+|steam cloud               = false
-|steam cloud notes      =
+|steam cloud notes         =
-|uplay                  =
+|ubisoft connect           =
-|uplay notes            =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
-|xbox cloud             =
+|xbox cloud                =
-|xbox cloud notes       =
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
-==Video settings==
+==Video==
 {{Image|Rct3 videosettings.png|Video settings.}}
-{{Video settings
+{{Video
 |wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rollercoaster-tycoon-3
 |widescreen wsgf award      = incomplete
@@ Line 138: / Line 199: @@
 |ultrawidescreen            = true
 |ultrawidescreen notes      =
-|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+|4k ultra hd                = hackable
-|4k ultra hd notes          =
+|4k ultra hd notes          = For resolutions higher than 1080p, see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 |fov                        = false
 |fov notes                  =
 |windowed                   = true
 |windowed notes             =
-|borderless windowed        = hackable
+|borderless windowed        = false
-|borderless windowed notes  = See [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. Fonts may appear altered.{{cn|Reason=Should clarify what "altered" means|date=June 2016}}
+|borderless windowed notes  =
 |anisotropic                = false
 |anisotropic notes          =
 |antialiasing               = true
-|antialiasing notes         =
+|antialiasing notes         = [[MSAA]]
+|upscaling                  = false
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
 |vsync                      = false
 |vsync notes                =
@@ Line 170: / Line 234: @@
 }}
-==Input settings==
+==Input==
 {{Image|RCT3 Keyboard Remapping.png|Keyboard Remapping}}
 {{Image|RCT3 Camera Controls.png|Camera Controls}}
-{{Input settings
+{{Input
 |key remap                 = true
 |key remap notes           =
 |acceleration option       = false
 |acceleration option notes =
-|mouse sensitivity         = unknown
+|mouse sensitivity         = false
 |mouse sensitivity notes   =
 |mouse menu                = true
 |mouse menu notes          =
-|invert mouse y-axis       = false
+|invert mouse y-axis       = limited
 |invert mouse y-axis notes = Ride cam can be inverted
-|touchscreen               = unknown
+|touchscreen               = false
-|touchscreen notes         =
+|touchscreen notes         = Right-click or keyboard is required to move the camera. Mousewheel or keyboard is required to zoom out. Many HUD and menu buttons are small and hard to press at 2560x1440.
 |controller support        = false
 |controller support notes  =
@@ Line 236: / Line 300: @@
 }}
-==Audio settings==
+==Audio==
 {{Image|RCT3 Audio Settings.png|Audio and General Game Settings}}
-{{Audio settings
+{{Audio
 |separate volume          = true
 |separate volume notes    = Music, GUI, and game volume controls.
 |surround sound           = false
 |surround sound notes     =
-|subtitles                = false
+|subtitles                = n/a
-|subtitles notes          =
+|subtitles notes          = No spoken dialogue.
-|closed captions          = false
+|closed captions          = n/a
 |closed captions notes    =
 |mute on focus lost       = true
 |mute on focus lost notes =
 |eax support              = true
-|eax support notes        = EAX Advanced HD<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050211000628/http://www.soundblaster.com/gaming/rollercoastertycoon/ RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 - SoundBlaster.com]</ref>
+|eax support notes        = EAX Advanced HD<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050211000628/http://www.soundblaster.com/gaming/rollercoastertycoon/|title=RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 - SoundBlaster.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
+|royalty free audio       = always on
+|royalty free audio notes =
 }}
@@ Line 257: / Line 323: @@
   |language  = English
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = unknown
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
@@ Line 265: / Line 331: @@
   |language  = Danish
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = unknown
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
@@ Line 273: / Line 339: @@
   |language  = Dutch
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = unknown
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
@@ Line 281: / Line 347: @@
   |language  = Finnish
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = unknown
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
@@ Line 289: / Line 355: @@
   |language  = French
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = unknown
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
@@ Line 297: / Line 363: @@
   |language  = German
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = unknown
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
@@ Line 305: / Line 371: @@
   |language  = Italian
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = unknown
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     =
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Korean
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = n/a
+ |subtitles = n/a
+ |notes     = Local retail only.
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Traditional Chinese
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = n/a
+ |subtitles = n/a
+ |notes     = Local retail only.
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 313: / Line 395: @@
   |language  = Norwegian
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = unknown
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     =
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = n/a
+ |subtitles = n/a
+ |notes     = Local retail only.
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 321: / Line 411: @@
   |language  = Spanish
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = unknown
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
@@ Line 329: / Line 419: @@
   |language  = Swedish
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = n/a
-  |subtitles = unknown
+  |subtitles = n/a
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
 }}
 }}
+==Issues unresolved==
+===Crashes caused by too many objects===
+{{--}} All versions of the game struggle with handling large quantities of objects on the map. Loading save files with such parks takes a long time, and the game will reliably crash after enough objects are present at one time. This occurs regardless of the user's system configuration.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-11-25|comment=Can be replicated with the [https://www.mediafire.com/?txt9ufq2y1satdp save file] from the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uS41B9Jsyc playthrough] of YouTuber NerdCubed}}</ref>
+===Bloom issues===
+{{--}} Bloom is poorly implemented, and can significantly overbrighten parts of the terrain.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-11-25|comment=For example the coast near water has applied far too much bloom to it, over brightening it and drowning out details.}}</ref>
+{{--}} Might cause significant performance issues until disabled. Particularly noticeable around water surfaces, including pools in the Soaked! expansion pack.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-11-25}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2700/discussions/0/1744480967028716390/#c1744482417423366268|title=Any better way to play on Windows 8.1?  :: RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum! General Discussions|date=2022-11-25}}</ref>
 ==Issues fixed==
@@ Line 341: / Line 439: @@
 {{Fixbox|description=Modify config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-# Go to <code>{{P|game}}</code> and open <code>options.txt</code>.
+# Go to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}} and open {{file|options.txt}}.
 # Locate the line <code>FirstRun 1</code>, found under the <code>TWEAKS</code> section, and change it to <code>FirstRun 0</code>.
-# Save your changes.
+# Save the changes.
 }}
@@ Line 350: / Line 448: @@
 {{Fixbox|description=Modify config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-# Go to <code>{{p|appdata}}\Atari\rct\</code>.
+# Go to {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Atari\rct\|folder}}, and open {{file|options.txt}}.
-# Open <code>options.txt</code>.
 # Find the following line (values may be different): <code>Resolution 1600 1200</code>
-# Replace the numerical values with your desired resolution. The first value is width, the second is height.
+# Replace the numerical values with the desired resolution. The first value is width, the second is height.
 # Save and close the file.
 '''Notes'''
-{{ii}} You may need to show hidden files in order to see the config file.
+{{ii}} It may be necessary to show hidden files in order to see the config file.
 {{ii}} Administrator privileges are recommended to ensure the fix is applied to all users.
 }}
-===Game fails to launch, but attempts to launch repeatedly===
-{{ii}} This issue is caused by the game not being installed on the system partition.
-{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall game on system partition|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 ==Other information==
@@ Line 373: / Line 465: @@
 |directdraw versions    =
 |directdraw notes       =
-|opengl versions        =
+|opengl versions        = true
-|opengl notes           =
+|opengl notes           = macOS only
 |glide versions         =
 |glide notes            =
@@ Line 387: / Line 479: @@
 |dos modes              =
 |dos modes notes        =
-|shader model versions  =
+|shader model versions  = 3
 |shader model notes     =
 |windows 32-bit exe     = true
 |windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        = false
 |windows exe notes      =
 |mac os x powerpc app   = true
 |macos intel 32-bit app = true
 |macos intel 64-bit app = true
-|macos app notes        = Install the [[#Patches|version 1.2 Rev A]] patch for Intel support.<br>The Wild! expansion is only available in the Platinum edition of the game on OS X that was Intel-only.<br>Support for 64-bit was added in August 2019.
+|macos arm app          = true
+|macos app notes        = Original macOS port: install the [[#Patches|version 1.2 Rev A]] patch for Intel support. The Wild! expansion is only available in the Platinum edition of the game on OS X that was Intel-only.<br><br>Updated version of port: support for 64-bit was added in August 2019. Native ARM support was added on September 13, 2022 [[#Experiencing issues on Apple ARM devices|only for the Mac App Store version and Steam Complete Edition version only]].
 |linux 32-bit executable=
 |linux 64-bit executable=
+|linux arm app          = unknown
 |linux executable notes =
+}}
+===Middleware===
+{{Middleware
+|physics          =
+|physics notes    =
+|audio            = Windows Media Foundation
+|audio notes      = Music only.
+|interface        =
+|interface notes  =
+|input            =
+|input notes      =
+|cutscenes        =
+|cutscenes notes  =
+|multiplayer      =
+|multiplayer notes=
+|anticheat        =
+|anticheat notes  =
+}}
+===Import track designs from previous games===
+{{ii}} Track designs can be imported from [[RollerCoaster Tycoon]] and [[RollerCoaster Tycoon 2]].
+{{Fixbox|description=Instructions for the Windows version|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100404082419/http://www.rollercoastertycoon.com/us/faq|title=RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 - FAQ|date=2016/07/18|snippet='''Q: How do I convert tracks from RCT or RCT2 into RCT3?'''<br/>
+A: Simply drop the TD6 or TD4 files in the My Documents\RCT3\Coasters folder; then when you run the game a new button will appear at the bottom of the rides button (it looks like a wrench and hammer). When you hover your pointer over new button, the tool tip reads "Import Track Designs From Previous RollerCoaster Tycoon(r) Games." When you click the button, a list of all the TD6 and TD4 files in the My Documents\RCT3\Coasters folder will be appear. The issue with some rides not importing is that the clearances are different in RCT1 and RCT2 so not all old coasters work. The game may have issues if you import an old coaster and the tracks run into each other. Hopefully most of the coasters import ok.}}</ref>|fix=
+# Copy all the desired files with either a {{file|.TD6}} or {{file|.TD4}} extension into {{folder|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\RCT3\Coasters}}.
+# Run the game and start a new game (sandbox or any scenario).
+# Click on the button immediately below the rides button (it looks like a wrench and hammer).
+#When you click the button, a list of all the {{file|.TD6}} and {{file|.TD4}} files currently in {{folder|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\RCT3\Coasters}} will appear.
+# Click on the desired track from the list to import it.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} Due to differences in how [[RollerCoaster Tycoon]] and [[RollerCoaster Tycoon 2]] handle track designs, not all tracks will be compatible.
 }}
@@ Line 427: / Line 554: @@
 {{System requirements
 |OSfamily = OS X
-|ref=<ref name="steam"/>
-|minOS    = 10.7.5, 10.8.2
+|minOS    = 10.3.9
-|minCPU   = Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) 2.2 GHz
+|minCPU   = G4 1 GHz
-|minRAM   = 2 GB
+|minRAM   = 256 MB
 |minHD    = 2 GB
-|minGPU   = ATI Radeon HD 2600
+|minGPU   = ATI Radeon 9000
-|minGPU2  = Nvida GeForce 8600
+|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce FX5200
-|minVRAM  = 256 MB
+|minVRAM  = 32 MB
+|recCPU   = G4 1.2 GHz
+|recRAM   = 512 MB
 }}
-===Supported Mac GPUs===
-{| class="wikitable"
-|-
-! ATI/AMD !! Nvidia !! Intel
-|-
-| '''HD Series''' || '''GeForce''' || '''Intel HD'''
-|-
-| 2600 || 8600 || 3000
-|-
-| 3870 || 8800 || 4000
-|-
-| 4670 || 9400 ||
-|-
-| 4850 || 9600 ||
-|-
-| 5670 || '''GT''' ||
-|-
-| 5750 || 120 ||
-|-
-| 5770 || 320M ||
-|-
-| 5870 || 330M ||
-|-
-| 6490 || 650M ||
-|-
-| 6630 ||  ||
-|-
-| 6750 ||  ||
-|-
-| 6770 ||  ||
-|-
-| 6970 ||  ||
-|-
-|}
 {{References}}