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# Apply the [[#Unofficial_patch|Unofficial Patch]].
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Apply the [[#Unofficial_patch|Unofficial Patch]].
 
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===Can't start a new game on AMD GPUs===
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===3D acceleration issues===
{{ii}} This issue is present in the original CD release. It also applies to any other release patched with the Unofficial Patch.
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Running the game with 3D acceleration turned on may cause crashes or graphics problems (ex. black screens) on some modern machines.
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{{Fixbox/fix|(DirectX 10.1 and later) Use dgVoodoo wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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# Download the latest [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2].
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# Extract <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> (the configuration utility) and the contents of the <code>MS</code> folder to your game folder.
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# Run <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code>, click on the '''DirectX''' tab and disable '''dgVoodoo Watermark'''.
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* (Optionally) For the best image, also change '''Filtering''' to '''Force anisotropic 16x''' and '''Antialiasing (MSAA)''' to '''8x'''.
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--or--
  
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Download and extract these [http://jkdf2.com/files/dgVoodoo2_42-FOR-JK.zip pre-configured dgVoodoo wrapper files] to your game folder. It's already configured with the watermark disabled, but is an older version.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Apply compatibility fix|ref=<ref>[http://jkdf2.com/23-step-6-3d-acceleration-fixes-directx-wrappers-optional-depends-on-your-graphics-card-and-operating-system AMD Graphics Cards: Will not support Jedi Knight or Mysteries of the Sith UNLESS you use Catalyst 13.1 or PRIOR drivers - JKDF2.com]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|(DirectX 9 and earlier) Use special ddraw.dll wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}}}
# Download the [http://jkdf2.com/files/JK_AMD_FIX.7z Universal DirectX Driver] component of Catalyst 13.1.
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Download and extract this [http://jkdf2.com/files/JKUP_2010-06-19.zip ddraw.dll] to your game folder. If that one doesn't work, try [http://jkdf2.com/files/ddraw_(hack_viewport3_clear2).zip this one].<ref>[http://jkdf2.com/23-step-6-3d-acceleration-fixes-directx-wrappers-optional-depends-on-your-graphics-card-and-operating-system 3D Acceleration Fixes - DirectX Wrappers - JFDK2.com]</ref>
# Extract the file <code>atiumdag.dll</code> into the installation folder.
 
# Add the <code>-windowgui</code> switch to the <code>JK.exe</code> command line and use this to run the game.
 
# In the game Display Options, check '''Enable 3D Acceleration''' and set your preferred resolution.
 
 
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===3D acceleration problems===
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===Can't start a new game on AMD GPUs===
Running the game with 3D acceleration turned on may cause crashes or graphics problems (ex. black screens) on some modern machines. If you experience problems, try the following steps:
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This issue is present in the original CD release and may also apply to releases patched with the Unofficial Patch.
 
 
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|(DirectX 10.1 and later) Use dgVoodoo wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Update drivers}}
# Download the latest [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2] and extract the contents of the <code>MS</code> folder to your game folder.
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Update to the latest AMD Catalyst drivers. This issue doesn't seem to happen with 17.x (and, maybe, some 16.x) drivers.
# Extract <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> (the configuration utility) to your game folder.
 
# Run <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code>, click on the '''DirectX''' tab and disable '''dgVoodoo Watermark'''. Optionally, for the best image, change '''Filtering''' to '''Force anisotropic 16x''' and '''Antialiasing (MSAA)''' to '''8x'''.
 
--or--
 
* Download and extract these [http://jkdf2.com/files/dgVoodoo2_42-FOR-JK.zip pre-configured dgVoodoo wrapper files] to your game folder. It's already configured with the watermark disabled, but is an older version.
 
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|(DirectX 9 and earlier) Use special ddraw.dll wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Apply compatibility fix|ref=<ref>[http://jkdf2.com/23-step-6-3d-acceleration-fixes-directx-wrappers-optional-depends-on-your-graphics-card-and-operating-system AMD Graphics Cards: Will not support Jedi Knight or Mysteries of the Sith UNLESS you use Catalyst 13.1 or PRIOR drivers - JKDF2.com]</ref>}}
* Download and extract this [http://jkdf2.com/files/JKUP_2010-06-19.zip ddraw.dll] to your game folder. If that one doesn't work, try [http://jkdf2.com/files/ddraw_(hack_viewport3_clear2).zip this one].<ref>[http://jkdf2.com/23-step-6-3d-acceleration-fixes-directx-wrappers-optional-depends-on-your-graphics-card-and-operating-system 3D Acceleration Fixes - DirectX Wrappers - JFDK2.com]</ref>
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# Download the [http://jkdf2.com/files/JK_AMD_FIX.7z AMD fix].
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# Extract <code>JK_AMD_FIX\dll\13.1\atiumdag.dll</code> to your game folder.
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# Add parameter <code>-windowgui</code> to your shortcut's Target.
 
}}
 
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===Game runs in a window even when game is set to fullscreen (Steam)===
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===Game runs in a window even when set to fullscreen (Steam)===
 
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* Run the game directly with {{p|game}}\JKM.EXE.
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Run the game directly with {{p|game}}\JKM.EXE.
{{ii}} The Steam launcher forces the <code>-windowGUI</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to pre-emptively solve a black screen problem experienced on some systems,<ref name="SteamDB"/> which can be sidestepped by directly running the game executable.
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{{ii}} The Steam launcher forces the <code>-windowGUI</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to preemptively solve a black screen problem experienced on some systems,<ref name="SteamDB"/> which can be sidestepped by directly running the game executable.
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Alt-TAB|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
* If you get a black screen instead of the menu, {{key|Alt|Tab}} away from the game and back.
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{{key|Alt|Tab}} away from the game and back.
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{{Fixbox/fix|(Alternative) Start the game in windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
* Run the game with the <code>-windowgui</code> command line [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
 
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===HUD does not appear or screen has black border===
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{{Fixbox/fix|Change the screen size|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
* Press {{key|-}} or {{key|equal}} to adjust the screen size.
 
 
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===Missing music (with GOG release in Windows 10)===
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===Seemingly low framerate or stuttering===
{{ii}} The GOG release of the game installs compatibility settings that may cause music to be missing on Windows 10.
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The game updates camera movement at only 30fps, even though the game runs at 60fps. This gives the appearance of poor performance and can be improved by capping the framerate below 48.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Rename the executable}}
 
*Rename <code>JKM.exe</code> to something else (like <code>JediKnight.exe</code>).
 
{{Fixbox/fix|(Alternative) Edit the registry}}
 
# Open <code>regedit.exe</code>.
 
# Delete <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Custom\JKM.exe</code> (the whole key/folder, not just the entries in it).
 
# Go to <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers</code>.
 
# Find and delete the <code>JKM.exe</code> entry (do NOT delete the whole Layers key/folder, just the JKM.exe entry under it).
 
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===Missing music (Steam)===
 
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|1=Mount or burn to disk [https://web.archive.org/web/20141206041322/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=996112 CD images] of Redbook soundtrack}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Cap FPS|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_dark_forces_series/30_fps/post2 30FPS? - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>}}
{{ii}} For ''Jedi Knight'', Disc 1 is used for the first eight levels, and Disc 2 is used for the rest of the game.
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# Use Dxtory, Nvidia Inspector or similar software that can cap FPS.
{{ii}} If music still isn't working check [[#Wrong or missing music (with CD)|below]]
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# Set a cap of 47 (or below).
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# The camera should now move at the game's reported frame rate and feel much smoother.
 
}}
 
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===HUD is missing or screen has black border===
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use [http://steamcommunity.com/app/32390/discussions/0/558755529563453936 Music Restoration patch] (discussion of patch, direct link below)}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Change the screen size|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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Press {{key|-}} or {{key|equal}} to adjust the screen size.
 
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===Wrong or missing music (with CD)===
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===Music issues===
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Music doesn't play (after exiting the bar) or doesn't loop or the volume can't be adjusted.
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Fix CD Path in registry|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150922085732/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3280196 Missing Music image download - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Add/replace music wrapper|ref=<ref>[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/914-jedi-knight-dark-forces-ii-mots-music-wrapper/ fixed music wrapper]</ref>}}
# Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Mysteries of the Sith\v1.0</code>
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/914-jedi-knight-dark-forces-ii-mots-music-wrapper/ fixed music wrapper].
# Adjust <code>CD Path</code> key value to whatever your CD drive letter is
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# Extract the .dll files to your game folder, overwriting any that are already there.
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# If you don't have a <code>MUSIC</code> subfolder in your game folder, create one, download the [[#Higher_quality_music|Higher quality music]] tracks to it and run the included .bat file. Alternately, if you have an original CD, you can rip the tracks to .ogg files named Track02.ogg to Track14.ogg, yourself.
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{{++}} Works will all releases, even the original CD release
 
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===Music does not loop===
 
This is a known issue on some Windows Vista and 7 machines
 
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Possible fix|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=113399618 How to fix CD audio looping on Windows Vista/7 - Steam Community Guides]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable compatibility settings (GOG release)|ref=<ref name=gog_compat>[https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_dark_forces_series/jedi_knight_mots_hardware_acceleration_graphic_patches_for_all/post198]</ref>}}
# Rip your game CD-ROM's music. <tt>.ogg</tt> and <tt>.mp3</tt> codecs should be fully supported
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Rename <code>JKM.exe</code> to <code>JKMotS.exe</code> (or something else)... or see [https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_dark_forces_series/jedi_knight_mots_hardware_acceleration_graphic_patches_for_all/post198 this post] to edit the registry.
# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/107-patched-inmmdll/ patched _inmm.dll] and open its main folder.  
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{{ii}} That will disable compatibility settings that GOG installs for JKM.exe and that interfere with music in Windows 10.
# Go to {{p|game}} and drag <tt>JKM.EXE</tt> on <code>_inmmconf.exe</code>
 
# Open <code>_inmmconf.exe</code> and set ''DirectShow'' player for default file type in the '''method''' tab
 
# Add your previously ripped audio tracks in the '''_inmm.ini''' tab
 
# Press the save button and provide it your <tt>{{p|game}}</tt>
 
 
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{{ii}} This was originally a Quake music fix, but should also work with JK.
 
{{ii}} Further explanations are available on [http://forums.novelnews.net/showthread.php?t=6951 gemot encubed].
 
  
 
===Low quality sound effects===
 
===Low quality sound effects===
{{ii}} The game uses low quality versions of Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II's sound effects.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Replace sound effects by following [https://steamcommunity.com/app/32390/discussions/0/620713633851252319/ this guide].|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Replace sound effects|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/32390/discussions/0/620713633851252319/]</ref>}}
}}
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# Download this [https://www.dropbox.com/s/tfbfaadb8r86h9k/JKMsndLO.goo JKMsndLO.goo].
 
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# Copy it to <code>{{p|game}}\Resource</code>, overwriting the one there.
===Can't adjust music volume===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Apply CD music fix|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_dark_forces_series/jk_updated_cd_music_player_dll_fix_volume_looping_etc/page1 Updated CD music player - GOG.com Community Discussions]</ref>}}
 
# Download the [http://www.mediafire.com/file/s5lypg970azzdmp/fixed_winmm_win10.zip CD-audio wrapper fix].
 
# Copy the files into the installation folder, overwriting any existing files.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Miscellaneous fixes===
 
===Miscellaneous fixes===
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{{Fixbox/fix|Compatibility setting|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
* On Windows Vista and 7, try setting ''JKM.EXE'' to run in XP SP2 compatibility mode, with visual themes and desktop composition disabled.
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Nvidia profile settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Nvidia profile settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
* If you are using an Nvidia graphics card and the game crashes: Try disabling following settings for <code>'''JKM.EXE'''</code> in graphics card settings:
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If the game crashes with an Nvidia GPU, disable the following settings for <code>'''JK.exe'''</code> in the Nvidia control panel:
** Antialiasing
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* Antialiasing
** Texture Antialiasing
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* Texture Antialiasing
** Conformant Texture Clamp
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* Conformant Texture Clamp
 
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Revision as of 23:54, 9 July 2017

Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Mysteries of the Sith
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Mysteries of the Sith cover
Developers
LucasArts
Publishers
LucasArts
Disney Interactive Studios
Engines
Sith
Release dates
Windows February 24, 1998
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Mysteries of the Sith guide on StrategyWiki
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Mysteries of the Sith on Wikipedia
Star Wars: Jedi Knight
Subseries of Star Wars
Star Wars: Dark Forces 1995
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Dark Forces II 1997
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Mysteries of the Sith 1998
Star Wars: Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast 2002
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy 2003
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster 2024

Key points

Running the game on modern Windows may require multiple steps and workarounds. See Essential improvements and Issues fixed.
Installer is 16-bit only; use the Alternate installer for 64-bit versions of Windows.
Shares many similarities with Star Wars: Jedi Knight – Dark Forces II in terms of its engine and performance. Fixes for one may work for the other.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
Wookieepedia - A huge wiki dedicated to the Star Wars universe
JKDF2.COM - Extensive troubleshooting guide for Jedi Knight and Mysteries of the Sith
JK Hub - A modding site for Jedi Knight and Mysteries of the Sith

Availability

Version differences

The retail version requires Star Wars: Jedi Knight – Dark Forces II; digital distribution versions are standalone.[2][3]
The GOG.com version has been patched for compatibility and includes working music.[4]

Essential improvements

In-game gameplay settings.
In-game gameplay settings.

Alternate installer

Allows the game to be installed on 64-bit systems.

Unofficial patch

Adds compatibility for modern Windows, mod support and team chat in multiplayer.
For digital releases, use the pre-patched executable.
For the original CD release, use the pre-patched executable or the original Unofficial Patch, which requires the original, installed-from-CD executable.[5] Original CDs for both Jedi Knight and Mysteries of the Sith are required to run the game.

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Higher quality music

Replaces music files with higher quality digitally restored tracks.[6]
Instructions
Works with GOG.com re-release.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32390/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32390/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.
In-game advanced video settings (only accessible via the -displayconfig command line argument).
In-game advanced video settings (only accessible via the -displayconfig command line argument).

Template:Video settings

Input settings

In-game general control settings.
In-game general control settings.
In-game keyboard settings.
In-game keyboard settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game joystick settings.
In-game joystick settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Italian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
32
Online play
32

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 2300-2400, 47624-47625
UDP 2300-2400, 47624-47625
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Game won't start

Instructions

3D acceleration issues

Running the game with 3D acceleration turned on may cause crashes or graphics problems (ex. black screens) on some modern machines.

Instructions
Instructions

Can't start a new game on AMD GPUs

This issue is present in the original CD release and may also apply to releases patched with the Unofficial Patch.

Instructions
Instructions

Game runs in a window even when set to fullscreen (Steam)

Instructions

Black screen during menu

Instructions

Seemingly low framerate or stuttering

The game updates camera movement at only 30fps, even though the game runs at 60fps. This gives the appearance of poor performance and can be improved by capping the framerate below 48.

Instructions

HUD is missing or screen has black border

Instructions

Music issues

Music doesn't play (after exiting the bar) or doesn't loop or the volume can't be adjusted.

Instructions
Instructions

Low quality sound effects

The game uses low quality versions of Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II's sound effects.

Instructions

Miscellaneous fixes

Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Access advanced display settings menu

Instructions

Secret level

Instructions

Texture/model enhancements

Mysteries of the Sith Enhanced

This replaces many models and textures with more detailed ones. Requires the Unofficial Patch.
Instructions

Mysteries of the Sith Retexture Pack

This is a texture enhancement pack which can be used alone or in conjunction with Mysteries of the Sith Enhanced. It requires the unofficial patch to be installed.
Instructions

MOTSE LOD Mod

This prevents NPCs and textures from being scaled down in quality as you move away, which is very noticeable at higher resolutions. This is recommended regardless of whether you're using the graphics mods above.
Instructions
Requires starting a new game, since it replaces all level files, which prevents old save games from loading.

JK HUD Revamp

Jedi Knight's normal HUD is too small at high resolutions. The HUD revamp mod replaces the default GUI and HUD elements with larger, higher resolution alternatives.
Instructions
jkhud.zip affects the health and ammo readouts and jkgui.zip the force power and item icons.
The larger elements are very different from (and not faithful to) the original designs.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 90 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 53 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 5 compatible

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References