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{{infobox
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{{Infobox game
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|cover         = Unreal_Tournament_3_Box.jpg
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|cover       = Unreal Tournament 3 cover.jpg
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|developer     = Epic Games
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|developers  =
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|publisher     = Midway Games
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Epic Games}}
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|engine         = Unreal Engine 3
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|publishers  =  
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|release dates = <sup>NA</sup> November 19, 2007<br/><sup>EU</sup> November 22, 2007
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Midway Games|Europe}}
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|steam         = 13210
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Midway Home Entertainment|United States}}
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|gog            =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/unrealtournament3|title=Unreal Tournament 3|date=2023-02-19}}</ref>}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Epic Games|Current}}
 +
|engines      =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}}
 +
|release dates=  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 2007}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|unreal-tournament-iii|83}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|unreal-tournament-iii|83}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS, Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi, Space }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Unreal }}
 +
|steam appid  = 13210
 +
|gogcom id    =
 +
|hltb        = 10833
 +
|lutris      = unreal-tournament-3-black-edition
 +
|strategywiki = Unreal Tournament 3
 +
|mobygames    = 31411
 +
|wikipedia    = Unreal Tournament 3
 +
|winehq      = 5937
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
|official site= http://www.unrealtournament.com/
 
}}
 
}}
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== Compatability ==
 
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===Serial Key and Digital Rights Management (DRM)===
 
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The serial key is used either for installation or tied to an online account for use with online play. Can also be activated via Steam using a retail serial key.
 
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== Patches ==
 
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=== Official ===
 
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*[http://news.bigdownload.com/2009/05/04/download-unreal-tournament-3-patch-5/ Official Patch] - Version 5.
 
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*[http://www.gamefront.com/files/13414006/Unreal-Tournament-3-Titan-Pack/ Titan Pack] - Free DLC that adds a significant amount of fixes and content.
 
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*Steam installations of the game will automatically have the latest version of the game updated.
 
  
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==System Requirements==
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{{Introduction
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{{SysReq
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|introduction      =  
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|minOS = Windows XP/Vista
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|minproc = Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 2000+
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|release history  = When the game received the 2.0 patch, it was rebranded as the '''''Black Edition''''' (differentiated by the black menus and key art instead of the original white ones, among else).
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|recproc = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 2400+
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|minmem = 512 MB
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The Steam version was delisted on December 14, 2022 alongside other titles in the ''Unreal'' franchise, but was the only one to have an announcement for an update to the "X" edition with crossplay between Steam and the upcoming Epic Games Store and GOG.com releases. However, this release was silently cancelled on June 5, 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/13210/history/?changeid=U:38937746|title=Unreal Tournament 3: Black Edition · Unreal Tournament 3 History · Change #U:38937746 · SteamDB|date=2023-06-06}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/13210/history/?changeid=U:38937747|title=Unreal Tournament 3: Black Edition · Unreal Tournament 3 History · Change #U:38937747 · SteamDB|date=2023-06-06}}</ref>
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|recmem = 1 GB
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|minHD = 8 GB free
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|current state    =
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|minGPU1 = NVIDIA GeForce 6200 or ATi Radeon 9600
 
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|recGPU1 = NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX or ATi Radeon X1300
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Graphical Tweaks==
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'''General information'''
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===Anti-aliasing===
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{{mm}} [http://forums.epicgames.com/forums/20-Unreal-Tournament-3 Epic Games Official Forum]
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Unreal Tournament 3 does not natively support anti-aliasing and must be forced through AMD/ATI or NVIDIA driver settings.
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{{mm}} [http://liandri.beyondunreal.com Liandri Archives] - A dedicated Unreal wiki site that collects information about all the games in the series.
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===Anisotropic Filtering===
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{{mm}} [http://planetunreal.gamespy.com/ Planet Unreal]
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Unreal Tournament 3 does not have an anisotropic filtering option, it's changed through the "Texture Quality" option. Anisotropic filtering can be forced through AMD/ATI or NVIDIA driver settings.
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/13210/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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[[Category:Game]]
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 +
==Availability==
 +
{{Availability|
 +
{{Availability/row| Retail | | key | Retail keys can be activated on Steam. | Steam | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | unreal-deal-pack | Steam | Part of the Unreal Deal Pack only. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | unreal-tournament-3-black | Steam | Black Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 13210 | key | Black Edition. Comes bundled with the Titan Pack and patch 2.1. Does not require Steam to start when launched directly from the executable. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} A free demo is available [https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/unreal-tournament-3-demo.html here].
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The '''Black Edition''' is a re-release which includes patch 2.0 or 2.1 and the Titan Pack by default.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| Titan Pack | Available for free. Included with the Black Edition. See [[#Titan Pack|Titan Pack]] for details and download link.| Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-nostartupmovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref name="PlokUT3introskips">{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-10-06}}</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref=<ref name="PlokUT3introskips"/>|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{file|UTEngine.ini}}.
 +
# Go to the <code>[FullScreenMovie]</code> section and comment (put a semicolon before) the following lines:
 +
<pre>
 +
StartupMovies=Copyright_PC.bik
 +
StartupMovies=EpicLogo.bik
 +
StartupMovies=Intel_Duo_logo.bik
 +
StartupMovies=MidwayLogo.bik
 +
StartupMovies=Nvidia_PC.bik
 +
StartupMovies=UE3_logo.bik
 +
</pre>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref=<ref name="PlokUT3introskips"/>|fix=
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Unreal Tournament 3 Black Edition\UTGame\Movies}},
 +
# Delete or rename {{file|Copyright_PC.bik}}, {{file|EpicLogo.bik}}, {{file|Intel_Duo_logo.bik}}, {{file|MidwayLogo.bik}}, {{file|Nvidia_PC.bik}} and {{file|UE3_logo.bik}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Patches===
 +
{{ii}} The latest patch is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/122-unreal-tournament-3-patch/ Version 5 (v2.1)].
 +
 
 +
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/121-unreal-tournament-3-titan-pack/ Titan Pack]===
 +
{{++}} Free DLC that adds a significant amount of fixes and content.
 +
{{++}} The Black Edition already contains it.
 +
{{ii}} To be used in conjunction with the Version 4 (v2.0) patch or later
 +
{{ii}} The three maps from the first bonus pack are also included.
 +
 
 +
==Game data==
 +
===Configuration file(s) location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Unreal Tournament 3\UTGame\Config\}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Save game data location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Unreal Tournament 3\UTGame\SaveData\}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 +
{{Save game cloud syncing
 +
|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
 +
|epic games launcher      =
 +
|epic games launcher notes =
 +
|gog galaxy                =
 +
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                    =
 +
|origin notes              =
 +
|steam cloud              = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
 +
|xbox cloud                =
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Video==
 +
{{Image|Unreal Tournament 3 General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 +
{{Image|Unreal Tournament 3 Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
 +
{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/unreal-tournament-3
 +
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 +
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 +
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
 +
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 +
|widescreen resolution      = true
 +
|widescreen resolution notes=
 +
|multimonitor              = hackable
 +
|multimonitor notes        = [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] is advised. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/unreal-tournament-3 WSGF] entry.
 +
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 +
|ultrawidescreen notes      = For Hor+ FOV widescreen support use [https://www.moddb.com/mods/foxmod-splitscreen FoxMod] and add FoxMod 0.9 splitscreen to list of mutators
 +
|4k ultra hd                = true
 +
|4k ultra hd notes          =
 +
|fov                        = true
 +
|fov notes                  = 80-100°; additional range with [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://mrevil.asvachin.eu/unreal/ut3/fov/ FreeFOV]
 +
|windowed                  = true
 +
|windowed notes            =
 +
|borderless windowed        = false
 +
|borderless windowed notes  =
 +
|anisotropic                = true
 +
|anisotropic notes          = Set with Texture Detail setting; 4x or 16x.
 +
|antialiasing              = false
 +
|antialiasing notes        =
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = true
 +
|vsync notes                =
 +
|60 fps                    = true
 +
|60 fps notes              =
 +
|120 fps                    = true
 +
|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap/Disable "Framerate smoothing" option in settings.<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 notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = unknown
 +
|color blind notes          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Image|Unreal Tournament 3 Controls.png|In-game general control settings.}}
 +
{{Image|Unreal Tournament 3 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 +
{{Input
 +
|key remap                = true
 +
|key remap notes          =
 +
|acceleration option      = true
 +
|acceleration option notes =
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 +
|mouse menu                = true
 +
|mouse menu notes          =
 +
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 +
|invert mouse y-axis notes =
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 +
|controller support        = true
 +
|controller support notes  = Camera movement isn't properly implemented in comparison to other
 +
Unreal Engine 3 games (like borderlands) on PC
 +
|full controller          = true
 +
|full controller notes    =
 +
|controller remap          = true
 +
|controller remap notes    =
 +
|controller sensitivity    = true
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 +
|invert controller y-axis notes=
 +
|xinput controllers        = unknown
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Prepare splitscreen controls===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Play with just controllers|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120711151235/http://pcsplitscreen.freehostia.com/Unreal.htm|title=Unreal Tournament 3 Split Screen Guide (retrieved)|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1152-unreal-tournament-3-split-screen-controllers-only-config/ this archive].
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Unreal Tournament 3\UTGame\Config}}
 +
# Replace {{file|UTInput.ini}} with the one from the archive.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Controllers just from second player onwards|ref=<ref name=splitWSGF>[https://www.wsgf.org/blog/blevar/2012/01/15/howto-unreal-tournament-3-4-players-split-screen-multiple-dispays Howto: Unreal Tournament 3 up to 4 players Split-screen with multiple dispays | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download [https://code.google.com/p/x360ce/downloads/detail?name=x360ce%20vibmod%203.1.4.1.zip vibmod's X360CE 3.1.4.1].
 +
# Connect controllers and make sure to properly set them up in the application configurator
 +
# Open {{file|x360ce.ini}} and make sure <code>[PAD1]</code> is assigned to an unused controller entry
 +
# Save the changes
 +
# Copy {{file|x360ce.ini}} and {{file|xinput1_3.dll}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\Binaries|folder}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Audio==
 +
{{Image|Unreal Tournament 3 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 +
{{Audio
 +
|separate volume          = true
 +
|separate volume notes    = Sound effects, music, voice, ambience and announcer.
 +
|surround sound          = true
 +
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|subtitles                = limited
 +
|subtitles notes          = Cutscenes only. In-mission dialog and team announcements have no subtitles.
 +
|closed captions          = false
 +
|closed captions notes    =
 +
|mute on focus lost      = always on
 +
|mute on focus lost notes =
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 +
|eax support              = true
 +
|eax support notes        = EAX 5.0 via OpenAL.
 +
 
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Retail, Black Edition contains the files.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Retail, Black Edition contains the files.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Retail, Black Edition contains the files.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Official localization.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/unreal_tournament_3/files/2569.html download]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Change UI Language===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions||fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{file|UTEngine.ini}}.
 +
# Search and change <code>Language=xxx</code> under the <code>[Engine.Engine]</code> section and change to the desired language with <code>language-code</code>.
 +
# Save file.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Allowed language codes are: <code>CZE</code>, <code>DEU</code>, <code>ESN</code>, <code>FRA</code>, <code>HUN</code>, <code>INT</code>, <code>ITA</code>, <code>POL</code> and <code>RUS</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          = hackable
 +
|local play players  = 4
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    = See [[#Local play|Local play]].
 +
|lan play            = true
 +
|lan play players    = 32
 +
|lan play modes      = Versus, Co-op
 +
|lan play notes      = Co-op supports 4 players.
 +
|online play          = hackable
 +
|online play players  = 32
 +
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
 +
|online play notes    = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; apply the [[#Patches|official patch]]. The Steam version already points to the new server. This server shut down on January 24, 2023.<ref name="EpicShutdowns2022">{{Refurl|url=https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/news/epic-is-turning-off-online-services-and-servers-for-some-older-games|title=Epic is turning off online services and servers for some older games - Epic Games|date=2022-12-14}}</ref>. <br> Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2597-unreal-tournament-3-openspy-patch/ this file] or [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2577-ut3-openspy-patch/ this file] to point to the new Openspy server. <br>Co-op supports 4 players.
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        = true
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                = true
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          = true
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      = true
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          = true
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  =
 +
|udp  = 6500, 7777, 7778, 7787, 13000, 27900
 +
|upnp = unknown
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Local play|Local play]]===
 +
{{++}} [https://forums.epicgames.com/threads/972988-foxMod-v0-8-Improved-AI-widescreen-support-4-player-splitscreen-gamepad-support FoxMod] greatly eases setting up splitscreen and controllers
 +
{{ii}} Further [[#Prepare splitscreen controls|adjustments for controllers]] may be required. Additional console commands can be found [[#Useful split-screen commands|below]]
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Splitscreen enabled by default|ref=<ref name=split>[https://forums.epicgames.com/threads/612559-How-to-play-UT3-PC-in-SPLITSCREEN How to play UT3 PC in SPLITSCREEN - Epic Games Forums]</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{file|UTGame.ini}}.
 +
# Find the following line <code>StringData=(Tag="Splitscreen",DefaultValueIndex=0)</code> and set {{code|DefaultValueIndex}} to {{code|1}}.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Game might not start until every player presses fire
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=One time splitscreen match|ref=<ref name=splitWSGF/><ref name=split/>|fix=
 +
# Open console ({{key|Tab}})
 +
# Type <code>DebugCreatePlayer X</code> to add every player needed
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  = Unreal Tournament III
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        = silver
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            = silver
 +
|native 3d                  = unknown
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/01/unreal-tournament-iii.html Helix Mod: Unreal Tournament III]
 +
|tridef 3d                  = true
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        = true
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D,Z3D,DirectVR
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      = true
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              = true
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
{{ii}} [http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/586697-Ultron-s-UT3-Tweaks Ultron] has a forum thread with various fixes for the game.
 +
===Crash on start===
 +
{{ii}} May be reported with exception code <code>0xc0000005</code> in the event viewer.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files]] folder|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170522075459/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1750099|title=UT3:B crashes on startup - Steam Users' Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
===Instant action menu gets stuck===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Avoid special characters in the profile name|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/13210/discussions/0/343788552534126776/|title=Stuck on first loading :: Steam Community Discussions|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
===Offline mode settings and progress aren't saved===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Accommodate tricky profile selection|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/13210/discussions/0/343785574537357563/#c343786195662439583|title=Problems :: Steam Community Discussions|date=17 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31pnWW_BUZM|title=Unreal Tournament 3 Black Edition Offline Profile Fix. - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Browse to [[#Save game data location|save games]] folder
 +
# Check the <code>.ue3profile</code> file name (it should be something like ''Player'' or some local translation)
 +
# Use that as the in-game user name, before clicking the "Play Offline" button (don't leave the password field empty)
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} If another username is desired, simply rename the file.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/UT3_1.html comprehensive guide] for adjusting game settings.
 +
 
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  = 3
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          = PhysX
 +
|physics notes    = 2.7.3.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://archive.techarp.com/showarticlec777.html?artno=560&pgno=4|title=ED#95 : NVIDIA Launches PhysX Rev. 2.0 - Tech ARP|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> Supports advanced effects in the [https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/unreal-tournament-3-physx-mod.html custom map pack].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071213182527/http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=491|title=Unreal Tournament 3 PhysX Mod - AGEIA's Savior? - PC Perspective|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>[https://www.anandtech.com/show/2393 PhysX’s Big Break? Unreal Tournament 3 PhysX Performance - AnandTech]</ref>
 +
|audio            = OpenAL, Speex
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  = v1.8x
 +
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
 +
|multiplayer notes= Use the [[#Patches|Official GameSpy Patch]] to replace the deprecated [[GameSpy]] master servers.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Useful split-screen commands===
 +
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
 +
|-
 +
!Command {{cn|November 2022}} !! Description !!
 +
|-
 +
|DebugCreatePlayer (1/2/3)|| Add selected player number to the game
 +
|-
 +
|DebugRemovePlayer (1/2/3)|| Remove selected player number from the game (never remove player 0)
 +
|-
 +
|SetConsoleTarget (0/1/2/3)|| Set the target player for console commands
 +
|-
 +
|setsplit (1/2)|| Toggle between horizontal and vertical split
 +
|-
 +
|SSSwapcontrollers|| Swap controllers between players
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
===Increase player model resolution===
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{file|UTCustomChar.ini}} and scroll to the <code>[UTGame.UTCustomChar_Data] section.</code>
 +
# Replace the following:
 +
<pre>BodyMaxTexSize[0]=2048
 +
 
 +
BodyMaxTexSize[1]=2048
 +
 
 +
BodyMaxTexSize[2]=256
 +
 
 +
BodyMaxTexSize[3]=256
 +
 
 +
BodyMaxTexSize[4]=512
 +
 
 +
HeadMaxTexSize[0]=2048
 +
 
 +
HeadMaxTexSize[1]=2048
 +
 
 +
HeadMaxTexSize[2]=512
 +
 
 +
HeadMaxTexSize[3]=256
 +
 
 +
HeadMaxTexSize[4]=256
 +
 
 +
SelfBodyMaxTexSize[0]=2048
 +
 
 +
SelfBodyMaxTexSize[1]=2048
 +
 
 +
SelfBodyMaxTexSize[2]=256
 +
 
 +
SelfBodyMaxTexSize[3]=256
 +
 
 +
SelfBodyMaxTexSize[4]=512
 +
 
 +
SelfHeadMaxTexSize[0]=2048
 +
 
 +
SelfHeadMaxTexSize[1]=2048
 +
 
 +
SelfHeadMaxTexSize[2]=512
 +
 
 +
SelfHeadMaxTexSize[3]=256
 +
 
 +
SelfHeadMaxTexSize[4]=256</pre>
 +
 
 +
===Mods===
 +
====Where to download====
 +
Mods can be easily found through quick Google searches; there are many fan sites dedicated to Unreal Tournament 3 modding with the most popular being [https://www.beyondunreal.com/ Beyond Unreal] or [https://forums.epicgames.com/forums/335-User-Maps-amp-Mods Epic Games Official Forums]. [https://forums.epicgames.com/forums/335-User-Maps-amp-Mods Epic Games Official Forums] have a forum category for custom maps and mods. An [https://forums.epicgames.com/threads/718438-Grand-Prize-Winners-in-the-1-Million-Intel-Make-Something-Unreal-Contest! Epic Games Forum] post has the winners of the "Make Something Unreal" contest which list many great mods for different categories.
 +
 
 +
====Maps====
 +
Maps are custom levels that are created using mod tools or editors.
 +
*A forum user [http://www.giantbomb.com/unreal-tournament-3/61-10955/unreal-tournament-3-best-maps-mods/35-12123/ at Giant Bomb] has compiled a list of essential maps, although some have broken links.
 +
*A list of essential custom maps for Unreal Tournament 3 can be found on [http://planetunreal.gamespy.com/static.php?page=UT3Essential GameSpy's Planet Unreal website].
 +
*[https://cbp.beyondunreal.com/ Community Bonus Pack (CBP)] is a famous map pack featuring many great high quality maps.
 +
*[http://comp.cr4zyb4st4rd.co.uk/ The COMP (Competitive) Map Pack] focuses more on competitive 1-on-1 style maps.
 +
*The Unreal Old Friends Map Packs [http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/735690-Unreal-Old-Friends-Map-Pack Volume 1] and [http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/771697-Unreal-Old-Friends-Map-Pack-2 Volume 2] contain a high amount of high quality maps in various game types.
 +
 
 +
====Characters and skins====
 +
Characters are unique custom races that can be downloaded, skins are different color schemes or textures for current existing races.
 +
*Skins and characters can be downloaded from [https://unrealarchive.org/models/unreal-tournament-3/index.html].
 +
 
 +
====Total conversion====
 +
Total conversion mods use the game's engine, while letting you play a whole new game, for example [https://www.moddb.com/mods/the-ball The Ball mod] which is a single player total conversion mod.
 +
*Total conversion mods can mostly be found in [https://www.moddb.com/games/unreal-tournament-3 Mod DB's Unreal Tournament 3 page].
 +
*[https://www.moddb.com/mods/the-haunted The Haunted] is the winner of the "Make Something Unreal" contest and one of many entries of the contest that have gone commercial as a stand-alone game.
 +
*[https://www.moddb.com/mods/angels-fall-first-planetstorm Angels Fall First] is a large scale sci-fi multiplayer mod that has now undergone UDK development.
 +
*[[Renegade-X]] is a standalone multiplayer mod that is based on the 2002 game [[Command & Conquer: Renegade]].
 +
 
 +
==System requirements==
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
 
 +
|minOS    = XP, Vista
 +
|minCPU  = AMD Athlon XP 2000+
 +
|minCPU2  = Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 +
|minHD    = 8 GB
 +
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon 9600
 +
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 6200
 +
|minDX    = 9
 +
 
 +
|recCPU  = AMD Athlon XP 2400+
 +
|recCPu2  = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
 +
|recRAM  = 1 GB
 +
|recGPU  = ATI Radeon X1300
 +
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 7800 GTX
 +
}}
  
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+
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 03:38, 27 December 2023

Unreal Tournament 3
Unreal Tournament 3 cover
Developers
Epic Games
Publishers
Europe Midway Games
United States Midway Home Entertainment
Russia Noviy Disk[1]
Re-release Sold Out Software
Current Epic Games
Engines
Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows November 19, 2007
Reception
Metacritic 83
IGDB 83
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Themes Sci-fi, Space
Series Unreal
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Unreal Tournament 3 on HowLongToBeat
Unreal Tournament 3 on IGDB
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Unreal Tournament 3 guide on StrategyWiki
Unreal Tournament 3 on MobyGames
Unreal Tournament 3 on Wikipedia
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Unreal
Unreal 1998
Unreal Tournament 1999
Unreal Tournament 2003 2002
Unreal II: The Awakening 2003
Unreal Tournament 2004 2004
Unreal Tournament 3 2007
Unreal Tournament 4 Cancelled

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Unreal Tournament 3 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Unreal series.

When the game received the 2.0 patch, it was rebranded as the Black Edition (differentiated by the black menus and key art instead of the original white ones, among else).

The Steam version was delisted on December 14, 2022 alongside other titles in the Unreal franchise, but was the only one to have an announcement for an update to the "X" edition with crossplay between Steam and the upcoming Epic Games Store and GOG.com releases. However, this release was silently cancelled on June 5, 2023.[2][3]

General information

Epic Games Official Forum
Liandri Archives - A dedicated Unreal wiki site that collects information about all the games in the series.
Planet Unreal
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
CD key
 Retail keys can be activated on Steam.
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Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
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 Part of the Unreal Deal Pack only.
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
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 Black Edition.
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
CD key
 Black Edition. Comes bundled with the Titan Pack and patch 2.1. Does not require Steam to start when launched directly from the executable.
Windows
A free demo is available here.

Version differences

The Black Edition is a re-release which includes patch 2.0 or 2.1 and the Titan Pack by default.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Titan Pack Available for free. Included with the Black Edition. See Titan Pack for details and download link.
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the -nostartupmovies command line argument[4]
Modify configuration file[4]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open UTEngine.ini.
  3. Go to the [FullScreenMovie] section and comment (put a semicolon before) the following lines:
StartupMovies=Copyright_PC.bik
StartupMovies=EpicLogo.bik 
StartupMovies=Intel_Duo_logo.bik
StartupMovies=MidwayLogo.bik
StartupMovies=Nvidia_PC.bik
StartupMovies=UE3_logo.bik
Delete/rename video files[4]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Unreal Tournament 3 Black Edition\UTGame\Movies,
  2. Delete or rename Copyright_PC.bik, EpicLogo.bik, Intel_Duo_logo.bik, MidwayLogo.bik, Nvidia_PC.bik and UE3_logo.bik.

Patches

The latest patch is Version 5 (v2.1).

Titan Pack

Free DLC that adds a significant amount of fixes and content.
The Black Edition already contains it.
To be used in conjunction with the Version 4 (v2.0) patch or later
The three maps from the first bonus pack are also included.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Unreal Tournament 3\UTGame\Config\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13210/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Unreal Tournament 3\UTGame\SaveData\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13210/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 Widescreen Fixer is advised. See the WSGF entry.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 For Hor+ FOV widescreen support use FoxMod and add FoxMod 0.9 splitscreen to list of mutators
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
80-100°; additional range with Flawless Widescreen or FreeFOV
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Set with Texture Detail setting; 4x or 16x.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No frame rate or refresh rate cap/Disable "Framerate smoothing" option in settings.[5]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

In-game general control settings.
In-game general control settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Camera movement isn't properly implemented in comparison to other Unreal Engine 3 games (like borderlands) on PC
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Prepare splitscreen controls

Play with just controllers[6]
  1. Download this archive.
  2. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Unreal Tournament 3\UTGame\Config
  3. Replace UTInput.ini with the one from the archive.
Controllers just from second player onwards[7]
  1. Download vibmod's X360CE 3.1.4.1.
  2. Connect controllers and make sure to properly set them up in the application configurator
  3. Open x360ce.ini and make sure [PAD1] is assigned to an unused controller entry
  4. Save the changes
  5. Copy x360ce.ini and xinput1_3.dll to <path-to-game>\Binaries

Audio

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

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound effects, music, voice, ambience and announcer.
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output[8]
Subtitles
Cutscenes only. In-mission dialog and team announcements have no subtitles.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX 5.0 via OpenAL.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Retail, Black Edition contains the files.
French
German
Hungarian
Retail, Black Edition contains the files.
Italian
Polish
Retail, Black Edition contains the files.
Russian
Official localization.
Russian
Fan translation, download
Spanish

Change UI Language

Instructions
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open UTEngine.ini.
  3. Search and change Language=xxx under the [Engine.Engine] section and change to the desired language with language-code.
  4. Save file.

Notes

Allowed language codes are: CZE, DEU, ESN, FRA, HUN, INT, ITA, POL and RUS.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 See Local play.
LAN play
32 Versus, Co-op
Co-op supports 4 players.
Online play
32 Versus, Co-op
The official GameSpy service has been shut down; apply the official patch. The Steam version already points to the new server. This server shut down on January 24, 2023.[9].
Use this file or this file to point to the new Openspy server.
Co-op supports 4 players.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
UDP 6500, 7777, 7778, 7787, 13000, 27900
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Local play

FoxMod greatly eases setting up splitscreen and controllers
Further adjustments for controllers may be required. Additional console commands can be found below
Splitscreen enabled by default[10]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open UTGame.ini.
  3. Find the following line StringData=(Tag="Splitscreen",DefaultValueIndex=0) and set DefaultValueIndex to 1.

Notes

Game might not start until every player presses fire
One time splitscreen match[7][10]
  1. Open console (Tab ↹)
  2. Type DebugCreatePlayer X to add every player needed

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
Use Helix Mod: Unreal Tournament III
TriDef 3D
iZ3D
vorpX
G3D, Z3D, DirectVR
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest
Novint Falcon

Issues fixed

Ultron has a forum thread with various fixes for the game.

Crash on start

May be reported with exception code 0xc0000005 in the event viewer.
Delete the configuration files folder[11]

Instant action menu gets stuck

Avoid special characters in the profile name[12]

Offline mode settings and progress aren't saved

Accommodate tricky profile selection[13][14]
  1. Browse to save games folder
  2. Check the .ue3profile file name (it should be something like Player or some local translation)
  3. Use that as the in-game user name, before clicking the "Play Offline" button (don't leave the password field empty)

Notes

If another username is desired, simply rename the file.

Other information

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for adjusting game settings.

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX 2.7.3.[15] Supports advanced effects in the custom map pack.[16][17]
Audio OpenAL, Speex
Cutscenes Bink Video v1.8x
Multiplayer GameSpy Use the Official GameSpy Patch to replace the deprecated GameSpy master servers.

Useful split-screen commands

Command [citation needed] Description
DebugCreatePlayer (1/2/3) Add selected player number to the game
DebugRemovePlayer (1/2/3) Remove selected player number from the game (never remove player 0)
SetConsoleTarget (0/1/2/3) Set the target player for console commands
setsplit (1/2) Toggle between horizontal and vertical split
SSSwapcontrollers Swap controllers between players

Increase player model resolution

  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open UTCustomChar.ini and scroll to the [UTGame.UTCustomChar_Data] section.
  3. Replace the following:
BodyMaxTexSize[0]=2048

BodyMaxTexSize[1]=2048

BodyMaxTexSize[2]=256

BodyMaxTexSize[3]=256

BodyMaxTexSize[4]=512

HeadMaxTexSize[0]=2048

HeadMaxTexSize[1]=2048

HeadMaxTexSize[2]=512

HeadMaxTexSize[3]=256

HeadMaxTexSize[4]=256

SelfBodyMaxTexSize[0]=2048

SelfBodyMaxTexSize[1]=2048

SelfBodyMaxTexSize[2]=256

SelfBodyMaxTexSize[3]=256

SelfBodyMaxTexSize[4]=512

SelfHeadMaxTexSize[0]=2048

SelfHeadMaxTexSize[1]=2048

SelfHeadMaxTexSize[2]=512

SelfHeadMaxTexSize[3]=256

SelfHeadMaxTexSize[4]=256

Mods

Where to download

Mods can be easily found through quick Google searches; there are many fan sites dedicated to Unreal Tournament 3 modding with the most popular being Beyond Unreal or Epic Games Official Forums. Epic Games Official Forums have a forum category for custom maps and mods. An Epic Games Forum post has the winners of the "Make Something Unreal" contest which list many great mods for different categories.

Maps

Maps are custom levels that are created using mod tools or editors.

Characters and skins

Characters are unique custom races that can be downloaded, skins are different color schemes or textures for current existing races.

  • Skins and characters can be downloaded from [1].

Total conversion

Total conversion mods use the game's engine, while letting you play a whole new game, for example The Ball mod which is a single player total conversion mod.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon XP 2000+
Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz		 AMD Athlon XP 2400+
System memory (RAM) 512 MB 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon 9600
Nvidia GeForce 6200
DirectX 9 compatible 		ATI Radeon X1300
Nvidia GeForce 7800 GTX


Notes

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

References