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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Edward Rudd|Linux}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Edward Rudd|Linux}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Arc Games}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Ogre}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Ogre}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 12, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 12, 2010}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 18, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 18, 2012}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy= | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | ARPG }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Torchlight }} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|torchlight|83}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|torchlight|83}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|torchlight|83}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|torchlight|83}} | ||
| + | |official site= https://www.torchlight1.com/en | ||
|steam appid = 41500 | |steam appid = 41500 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659069 | |gogcom id = 1207659069 | ||
| + | |hltb = 10527 | ||
| + | |lutris = torchlight | ||
|strategywiki = Torchlight | |strategywiki = Torchlight | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 43225 |
|wikipedia = Torchlight | |wikipedia = Torchlight | ||
|winehq = 10540 | |winehq = 10540 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | EU retail version comes translated in multiple languages.<br>(English, German, French, Italian, Spanish) | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | EU retail version comes translated in multiple languages.<br>(English, German, French, Italian, Spanish) | | Windows }} | ||
| − | |||
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | torchlight | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/epic_store_games_you_can_play_without_the_epic_launcher/page1|title=Epic Store games you can play without the Epic Launcher|date=2020-07-05}}</ref> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | torchlight | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/epic_store_games_you_can_play_without_the_epic_launcher/page1|title=Epic Store games you can play without the Epic Launcher|date=2020-07-05}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1883-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | torchlight | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | torchlight | DRM-free | Offers extras like soundtrack and artwork. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | torchlight | DRM-free | Offers extras like soundtrack and artwork. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | torchlight-pc | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | torchlight-pc | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | torchlight | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X}} | {{Availability/row| Humble | torchlight | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 41500 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X}} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 41500 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X}} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0085P7YGU | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} A demo is available on the Steam and GamersGate store pages. | {{ii}} A demo is available on the Steam and GamersGate store pages. | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch for the retail version is 1.15, available from [https://support.arcgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017719413-How-to-get-the-latest-Torchlight-patch the official support page] and [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/torchlight.php Patches-Scrolls]. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\runic games\torchlight}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\runic games\torchlight\local_settings.txt|{{p|appdata}}\runic games\torchlight\SETTINGS.TXT}} |
| − | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/runic games/torchlight/}} |
| − | {{Game data/config|Linux| | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.runicgames/Torchlight/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|false}} | {{XDG|false}} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\runic games\torchlight\save}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\runic games\torchlight\save\}} |
| − | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/runic games/torchlight/save/}} |
| − | {{Game data/saves|Linux| | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.runicgames/Torchlight/Save/}} |
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{P|uid}}/41500/remote/}} | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{P|uid}}/41500/remote/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = true |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |discord | + | |discord = unknown |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Syncs up to 10 MB of save data (maximum 100 files). |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FSAA]] is applied. Nvidia users can force [[HSAA]], [[OGSSAA]], [[SGSSAA]], [[TrSSAA]], and/or [[MSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] with no compatibility bits. | |antialiasing notes = [[FSAA]] is applied. Nvidia users can force [[HSAA]], [[OGSSAA]], [[SGSSAA]], [[TrSSAA]], and/or [[MSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] with no compatibility bits. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===Remove camera shake=== | ===Remove camera shake=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Change NO CAMERA SHAKE to 1|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change NO CAMERA SHAKE to 1|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.runicgames.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=686#p9404|title=Runic Games Forums - Camera Shake - Option to turn it off?|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|settings.txt}}. | # Open {{file|settings.txt}}. | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = hackable |
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Runic supplies an officially-recommended Steam Controller configuration for the Steam release of the game. |
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, see [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2186370683 here]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete conflicting mods using Hotspot|ref=<ref name="black screen">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/41500/discussions/0/630799905085024731/ Steam Community Discussions - Game starting to black screen]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete conflicting mods using Hotspot|ref=<ref name="black screen">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/41500/discussions/0/630799905085024731/ Steam Community Discussions - Game starting to black screen]</ref>|fix= | ||
# Open Hotspot and select installed mods. | # Open Hotspot and select installed mods. | ||
| − | # Open Tools | + | # Open Tools → Torchlight I → Check for conflicts (conflicting mods will have a warning sign) |
# Disable all but one of the conflicting mods (in each category). | # Disable all but one of the conflicting mods (in each category). | ||
# If that doesn't work, disable all of the mods and then enable them a couple at a time. | # If that doesn't work, disable all of the mods and then enable them a couple at a time. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete conflicting mods manually|ref=<ref name="black screen"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete conflicting mods manually|ref=<ref name="black screen"/>|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\mods|folder}}. |
# Move the mods somewhere else then move them back a couple at a time. | # Move the mods somewhere else then move them back a couple at a time. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Delete settings files|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete settings files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/41500/discussions/0/846962626938750900/#c630800444940445425|title=Steam Community Discussions - TL won't load anymore? |date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | :* Delete [[#Game data|configuration files]] (settings.txt and local_settings.txt) | + | :* Delete [[#Game data|configuration files]] ({{file|settings.txt}} and {{file|local_settings.txt}}) |
:* [https://support.runicgames.com/kb/articles/13-how-to-reinstall-torchlight Reinstall the game] | :* [https://support.runicgames.com/kb/articles/13-how-to-reinstall-torchlight Reinstall the game] | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Missing quest monster/item=== | ===Missing quest monster/item=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Discard the quest, get the new one and/or restart the game|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Discard the quest, get the new one and/or restart the game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.runicgames.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=52696#p455834|title=Runic Games Forums - Trouble finding monster for quest|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/torchlight_series/uh_oh_sold_a_quest_item/post2|title=GOG.com Forums - Uh oh sold a quest item|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
===No zoom functionality=== | ===No zoom functionality=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Rebind the keys|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Rebind the keys|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.runicgames.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=33490#p346345|title=Runic Games Forums - No zoom|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
* Use either [[#Recommended mods|TorchKit]] or [[#Remapping|the manual solution]]. | * Use either [[#Recommended mods|TorchKit]] or [[#Remapping|the manual solution]]. | ||
* For <code>KEYMAP_ZOOMIN</code>, change the value to 33 and for <code>KEYMAP_ZOOMOUT</code> to 34 (Page Up/Down buttons) or to any other combination using [http://www.cambiaresearch.com/articles/15/javascript-char-codes-key-codes this table]. | * For <code>KEYMAP_ZOOMIN</code>, change the value to 33 and for <code>KEYMAP_ZOOMOUT</code> to 34 (Page Up/Down buttons) or to any other combination using [http://www.cambiaresearch.com/articles/15/javascript-char-codes-key-codes this table]. | ||
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===Invisible cursor (Windows)=== | ===Invisible cursor (Windows)=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Disable pointer trails|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable pointer trails|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/torchlight_series/why_is_my_cursor_invisible|title=GOG.com Forums - Why is my cursor invisible?|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to Control Panel and choose Mouse controls. | # Go to Control Panel and choose Mouse controls. | ||
# Under Pointer options, uncheck "Display pointer trails". | # Under Pointer options, uncheck "Display pointer trails". | ||
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===Linux-specific issues=== | ===Linux-specific issues=== | ||
====Garbled font==== | ====Garbled font==== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Upgrade the kernel and/or reinstall fglrx-driver for AMD video cards|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Upgrade the kernel and/or reinstall fglrx-driver for AMD video cards|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.runicgames.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=34702&start=20#p395094|title=Runic Games Forums - Garbled/missing fonts opening character screeen|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
====Crash on Estherian Ruins Floor 12==== | ====Crash on Estherian Ruins Floor 12==== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Install libtxc-dxtm-s2tc0 in Synaptic Manager|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install libtxc-dxtm-s2tc0 in Synaptic Manager|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.runicgames.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=42050#p403870|title=Runic Games Forums - Linux Crash on Estherian Ruins Floor 12|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
====Crash on Tu'tara Caverns Floor 19==== | ====Crash on Tu'tara Caverns Floor 19==== | ||
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{{--}} These fixes will probably make particular textures glitchy. | {{--}} These fixes will probably make particular textures glitchy. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Rename curse.dds|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename curse.dds|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.runicgames.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=34893#p340774|title=Runic Games Forums - Linux Crash on Tu'tara Caverns Floor 19 (#1)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Extract curse.dds from <code>pak.zip/media/particles/Textures/Trail/</code><br>(pak.zip is by default located in <code>/usr/local/games/Torchlight</code>) | # Extract curse.dds from <code>pak.zip/media/particles/Textures/Trail/</code><br>(pak.zip is by default located in <code>/usr/local/games/Torchlight</code>) | ||
# Rename curse.dds to "trail37.dds". | # Rename curse.dds to "trail37.dds". | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Resize curse.dds with GIMP|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Resize curse.dds with GIMP|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.runicgames.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=34893&start=40#p389492|title=Runic Games Forums - Linux Crash on Tu'tara Caverns Floor 19 (#2)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Install the "gimp-dds" package from the Synaptic Package Manager. | # Install the "gimp-dds" package from the Synaptic Package Manager. | ||
| − | # Open {{file|/media/particles/Textures/Trail/trail37.dds}} with GIMP inside pak.zip (in the installation folder). | + | # Open {{file|/media/particles/Textures/Trail/trail37.dds}} with GIMP inside {{file|pak.zip}} (in the installation folder). |
# Resize the texture to 64x256 and export the file back into the archive. | # Resize the texture to 64x256 and export the file back into the archive. | ||
}} | }} | ||
====Cursor displays with a black box and does not function (Humble Bundle Edition)==== | ====Cursor displays with a black box and does not function (Humble Bundle Edition)==== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use patched version of libsdl2|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gist.github.com/kkszysiu/247c42dc9fd1d34a70a1|title=Github Gist post|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1WBC6JhUyLKZDRrTkxMVzA3S28/edit?usp=sharing this alternate patched version of libsdl2.0]. | # Download [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1WBC6JhUyLKZDRrTkxMVzA3S28/edit?usp=sharing this alternate patched version of libsdl2.0]. | ||
| − | # Extract it into | + | # Extract it into {{file|{{p|game}}\lib64|folder}}. |
}} | }} | ||
====Game fails to launch on unsupported localizations==== | ====Game fails to launch on unsupported localizations==== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>LC_ALL=C ./Torchlight.bin.x86_64</code> command|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>LC_ALL=C ./Torchlight.bin.x86_64</code> command|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.runicgames.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=69259|title=Runic Games • View topic - [Linux] Fix for broken cursor, resolution & launch failures|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/5fcwcv/localization_problems_cause_launch_failures_on/|title=Localization problems cause launch failures on many Linux games : linux_gaming|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Mods''' | '''Mods''' | ||
| − | + | * [https://www.torchlightfansite.com/mod_downloads/misc-tl1/download-1099-sss-torchlight-texture-project-v1-31-updated.html SSS Torchlight Texture Project] - Retextures Torchlight by giving the textures a slightly more enhanced look. | |
| − | + | * [https://www.torchlightfansite.com/mod_downloads/npcs-tl1/download-887-merchant-pack.html Merchant Pack] - Adds additional merchants. | |
| − | + | * [https://www.torchlightfansite.com/mod_downloads/gameplay-tl1/download-741-balanced-sale-prices.html Better Balanced Sale Prices] - Balances the amount of gold acquired when selling. | |
| − | + | * [https://www.torchlightfansite.com/mod_downloads/items-potions-tl1/download-933-total-respec-mod-version-2-0-jan-10-a.html Total Respec Mod] - Adds 10 different respec potions into the game for resetting character's stats and skills. | |
| − | + | * [https://www.torchlightfansite.com/mod_downloads/gui-tl1/download-657-brighter-map.html Brighter Map] - Brighter mini-map for better visibility. | |
'''Tools''' | '''Tools''' | ||
| − | + | * [https://www.torchlightfansite.com/mod_downloads/modding-resources-mods-tl1/download-651-torchkit.html TorchKit] - Outdated, but still useful tool to change keybindings, activate console and other settings. | |
| − | + | * [http://torchlight.4fansites.de/download.php?download=10020 TorchlightCam] - Highly configurable mod that can set camera to follow the character, rotate etc. | |
| − | + | * [http://www.lost.org.uk/tl2cam.html TL2Cam] - Simple alternative to TorchlightCam. | |
| − | + | * [https://www.torchlightfansite.com/mod_downloads/modding-resources-mods-tl1/download-1274-torchlight-util.html Torchlight Utility] - Changes character's difficulty and activates/deactivates hardcore, retired and dead status (make sure to back [[#Game data|save data]] up) | |
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:35, 9 April 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Runic Games | |
| macOS (OS X) | World Domination Industries[1] |
| Linux | Edward Rudd |
| Publishers | |
| Arc Games | |
| Engines | |
| Ogre | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 27, 2009 |
| macOS (OS X) | May 12, 2010 |
| Linux | September 18, 2012 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 83 |
| IGDB | 83 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | ARPG |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Torchlight |
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| Torchlight | |
|---|---|
| Torchlight | 2009 |
| Torchlight II | 2012 |
| Torchlight III | 2020 |
| Torchlight: Infinite | 2023 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Torchlight is a singleplayer bird's-eye view ARPG game in the Torchlight series.
General information
- Unofficial forums
- Torchlight wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
EU retail version comes translated in multiple languages. (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish) |
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| Epic Games Store | |
DRM-free when launched directly from executable.[2] | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
Offers extras like soundtrack and artwork. | |
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- A demo is available on the Steam and GamersGate store pages.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch for the retail version is 1.15, available from the official support page and Patches-Scrolls.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | %APPDATA%\runic games\torchlight\local_settings.txt %APPDATA%\runic games\torchlight\SETTINGS.TXT |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/runic games/torchlight/ |
| Linux | $HOME/.runicgames/Torchlight/ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/41500/pfx/[Note 1] |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | %APPDATA%\runic games\torchlight\save\ |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/runic games/torchlight/save/ |
| Linux | $HOME/.runicgames/Torchlight/Save/ |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/41500/remote/ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/41500/pfx/[Note 1] |
- To clear save games from the game once Steam Cloud has been used you will need to remove the save files from the Steam Cloud folder as well. The Windows and OS X save files are compatible but have to be manually synced by removing all existing save files for the target platform and then copying the source files to the regular save file location.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud | Syncs up to 10 MB of save data (maximum 100 files). |
Video
In-game options menu.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Native support | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| 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) | FSAA is applied. Nvidia users can force HSAA, OGSSAA, SGSSAA, TrSSAA, and/or MSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector with no compatibility bits. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[3] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
| Color blind mode | AbleGamers review | ||
- Netbook mode sets everything to the lowest possible quality to be playable on a netbook (resolution isn't locked).
Remove camera shake
| Change NO CAMERA SHAKE to 1[4] |
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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| Remapping | Use TorchKit. See Remapping for the other solution. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Runic supplies an officially-recommended Steam Controller configuration for the Steam release of the game. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Remapping
| Go to settings.txt and change the values[citation needed] |
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Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
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| Separate volume controls | Music and sound sliders | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | See Mute on focus lost. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Mute on focus lost
| Set mute in background[citation needed] |
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Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | Fan translation, see here. | |||
| Czech | Fan translation, see Runic Games Fansite. | |||
| French | EU retail only; for other versions, see Runic Games Fansite. | |||
| German | EU retail only; for other versions, see Runic Games Fansite. | |||
| Italian | EU retail only; for other versions, see Runic Games Fansite. | |||
| Polish | Fan translation, see Runic Games Fansite. | |||
| Russian | Russian retail and GOG. | |||
| Spanish | EU retail only; for other versions, see this. |
- For translation mods, check Runic Games Fansite.
Issues fixed
- Be sure to check the knowledgebase if you haven't found the fix here.
Black screen after starting the game
- This might happen when installing a bunch of mods because either the mods conflict with each other or the game takes too long to load.
| Delete conflicting mods using Hotspot[5] |
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| Delete settings files[6] |
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Missing quest monster/item
| Discard the quest, get the new one and/or restart the game[7][8] |
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No zoom functionality
| Rebind the keys[9] |
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Invisible cursor (Windows)
| Disable pointer trails[10] |
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Linux-specific issues
Garbled font
| Upgrade the kernel and/or reinstall fglrx-driver for AMD video cards[11] |
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Crash on Estherian Ruins Floor 12
| Install libtxc-dxtm-s2tc0 in Synaptic Manager[12] |
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Crash on Tu'tara Caverns Floor 19
- This usually happens on Intel Mesa integrated graphics cards.
- These fixes will probably make particular textures glitchy.
| Rename curse.dds[13] |
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| Resize curse.dds with GIMP[14] |
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Cursor displays with a black box and does not function (Humble Bundle Edition)
| Use patched version of libsdl2[15] |
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Game fails to launch on unsupported localizations
Run the game with the LC_ALL=C ./Torchlight.bin.x86_64 command[16][17]
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VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
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| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X and Linux only. |
| Shader Model support | 3 | [citation needed] |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
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Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Audio | FMOD | |
| Interface | Crazy Eddie's GUI System (CEGUI), FreeType 2 | |
| Input | Object Oriented Input System (OIS) |
Mods
HotSpot Mod Manager 2.0
- Plethora of mods available at Runic Games Fansite.
- HotSpot is recommended for managing mods, especially to check for mod conflicts.
- The modding community is inactive and has moved onto Torchlight II.
- TorchED - Torchlight editor
HotSpot
- A portable mod manager for Windows that automates downloading and installing mods.
- Currently in beta, v2.0.
- Full feature list
- If you have problems using this application, try out the older version at Runic Games Fansite.
Recommended mods and tools
Mods
- SSS Torchlight Texture Project - Retextures Torchlight by giving the textures a slightly more enhanced look.
- Merchant Pack - Adds additional merchants.
- Better Balanced Sale Prices - Balances the amount of gold acquired when selling.
- Total Respec Mod - Adds 10 different respec potions into the game for resetting character's stats and skills.
- Brighter Map - Brighter mini-map for better visibility.
Tools
- TorchKit - Outdated, but still useful tool to change keybindings, activate console and other settings.
- TorchlightCam - Highly configurable mod that can set camera to follow the character, rotate etc.
- TL2Cam - Simple alternative to TorchlightCam.
- Torchlight Utility - Changes character's difficulty and activates/deactivates hardcore, retired and dead status (make sure to back save data up)
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 800 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 822 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7200 Nvidia GeForce 2 Intel GMA 950 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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| Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Mac | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 OpenGL 2.0 compatible |
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Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/41500/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (41500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Torchlight for Xbox 360 & Mac - World Domination Industries, Inc. - last accessed on 2017-01-29
- ↑ Epic Store games you can play without the Epic Launcher - last accessed on 2020-07-05
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Runic Games Forums - Camera Shake - Option to turn it off? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Steam Community Discussions - Game starting to black screen
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - TL won't load anymore? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Runic Games Forums - Trouble finding monster for quest - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GOG.com Forums - Uh oh sold a quest item - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Runic Games Forums - No zoom - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GOG.com Forums - Why is my cursor invisible? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Runic Games Forums - Garbled/missing fonts opening character screeen - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Runic Games Forums - Linux Crash on Estherian Ruins Floor 12 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Runic Games Forums - Linux Crash on Tu'tara Caverns Floor 19 (#1) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Runic Games Forums - Linux Crash on Tu'tara Caverns Floor 19 (#2) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Github Gist post - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Runic Games • View topic - [Linux] Fix for broken cursor, resolution & launch failures - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Localization problems cause launch failures on many Linux games : linux_gaming - last accessed on 9 June 2023