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.
- Allows the game to be installed on 64-bit systems.
- 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
- Replaces music files with higher quality digitally restored tracks.[6]
- Works with GOG.com re-release.
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
In-game advanced video settings (only accessible via the -displayconfig command line argument).
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Input settings
In-game general control settings.
In-game keyboard settings.
In-game joystick settings.
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Audio settings
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Localizations
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Network
Multiplayer types
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
Can't start a new game on AMD GPUs
- This issue is present in the original CD release. It also applies to any other release patched with the Unofficial Patch.
3D acceleration problems
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:
Game runs in a window even when game is set to fullscreen (Steam)
HUD does not appear or screen has black border
Missing music (with GOG release in Windows 10)
- The GOG release of the game installs compatibility settings that may cause music to be missing on Windows 10.
Missing music (Steam)
Wrong or missing music (with CD)
Music does not loop
This is a known issue on some Windows Vista and 7 machines
- This was originally a Quake music fix, but should also work with JK.
- Further explanations are available on gemot encubed.
Low quality sound effects
- The game uses low quality versions of Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II's sound effects.
Can't adjust music volume
Miscellaneous fixes
Other information
API
| Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
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32-bit |
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Secret level
Texture/model enhancements
Mysteries of the Sith Enhanced
- This replaces many models and textures with more detailed ones. Requires the Unofficial Patch.
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.
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.
- 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.
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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 |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
| Operating system (OS) |
95 | |
| Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 90 MHz
| Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) |
16 MB |
32 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) |
53 MB |
211 MB |
| Video card (GPU) |
DirectX 5 compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References
