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{{Disambig|[[#Game modes|the classic and Reforged modes]] of the 2020 reimagining|the original non-Reforged game client up to the v1.31.1 patch|[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Warcraft III Reforged cover.png
 
|cover        = Warcraft III Reforged cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard Entertainment}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Lemon Sky Studios}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard Entertainment}}
 
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 29, 2020}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 29, 2020}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 29, 2020}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 29, 2020}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|warcraft-iii-reforged|59}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|8780/warcraft-iii-reforged|60}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|warcraft-iii-reforged|56}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RTS }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Warcraft }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
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|strategywiki = Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
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|official site= https://playwarcraft3.com
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|wikipedia    = Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos#Warcraft_III:_Reforged
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|hltb        = 67612
 +
|lutris      = warcraft-iii-reforged
 +
|strategywiki = Warcraft III: Reforged
 +
|mobygames    = 141317
 +
|wikipedia    = Warcraft III: Reforged
 
|winehq      = 897
 
|winehq      = 897
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Warcraft}}
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−
{{Disambig|[[#Game modes|the classic and Reforged modes]] of the 2020 reimagining|the original non-Reforged game client up to the v1.31.1 patch|[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]]}}
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{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{++}} Official reimagining of [[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]] featuring improved visuals and gameplay balance changes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://playwarcraft3.com/|title=Warcraft III: Reforged|date=November 2, 2018}}</ref>
 
{{++}} Official reimagining of [[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]] featuring improved visuals and gameplay balance changes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://playwarcraft3.com/|title=Warcraft III: Reforged|date=November 2, 2018}}</ref>
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{{ii}} v1.32.0 and above of [[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos|the original game]] and [[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne|its expansion]] are handled through [[#Game modes|the classic mode]] of [[Warcraft III: Reforged]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wow.gamepedia.com/Warcraft_III/Patch_1.32.0|title=Wowpedia - Warcraft III/Patch 1.32.0|date=2020-02-02}}</ref>
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{{ii}} v1.32.0 and above of [[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos|the original game]] and [[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne|its expansion]] are handled through [[#Game modes|the classic mode]] of '''Warcraft III: Reforged'''.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wow.gamepedia.com/Warcraft_III/Patch_1.32.0|title=Wowpedia - Warcraft III/Patch 1.32.0|date=2020-02-02}}</ref>
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [https://playwarcraft3.com Official website]
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{{mm}} [https://maps.w3reforged.com/ maps.w3reforged.com] - New generation Warcraft III Map Database which supports Warcraft 3: Reforged custom maps.
 +
{{mm}} [https://www.w3champions.com/ W3Champions] - alternative, improved fan-made ladder system
 +
{{mm}} [https://liquipedia.net/warcraft/Main_Page WarCraft III section on Liquipedia]
 
{{mm}} [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/warcraft3 Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/warcraft3 Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [https://us.battle.net/support/en/games/war3r Official support sub-section]
 
{{mm}} [https://us.battle.net/support/en/games/war3r Official support sub-section]
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===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
 
====Game modes====
 
====Game modes====
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{{ii}} '''Reforged Mode''' enables reimagined graphics and contents, and requires purchase of [[Warcraft III: Reforged]] to access.
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{{ii}} '''Reforged Mode''' enables reimagined graphics and contents, and requires purchase of Warcraft III: Reforged to access.
 
{{ii}} '''Classic Mode''' enables classic graphics and contents, and is accessible for owners of [[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos|the original game]] and [[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne|its expansion]].
 
{{ii}} '''Classic Mode''' enables classic graphics and contents, and is accessible for owners of [[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos|the original game]] and [[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne|its expansion]].
  
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* Four artworks with the emblems of the Alliance, Horde, Night Elves and Undead.
 
* Four artworks with the emblems of the Alliance, Horde, Night Elves and Undead.
 
{{ii}} Warcraft III: Reforged Collector's Edition is exclusive to China.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://war3.blizzard.cn/minisite/statue|title=Warcraft III: Reforged Collector's Edition statue spotlight|date=October 31, 2019}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} Warcraft III: Reforged Collector's Edition is exclusive to China.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://war3.blizzard.cn/minisite/statue|title=Warcraft III: Reforged Collector's Edition statue spotlight|date=October 31, 2019}}</ref>
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Warcraft III Beta\War3Preferences.txt}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Warcraft III\War3Preferences.txt}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Blizzard/Warcraft III/War3Preferences.txt}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Blizzard/Warcraft III/War3Preferences.txt}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Warcraft III\BattleNet\{{p|uid}}\Campaigns\Reforged}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\Warcraft III\BattleNet\{{p|uid}}\Campaigns\}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Warcraft III/BattleNet/{{p|uid}}/Campaigns/Reforged}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Warcraft III/BattleNet/{{p|uid}}/Campaigns/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Reforged_Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Reforged_Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
−
|fov                        = false
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|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  = Locked at 70°.
 
|fov notes                  = Locked at 70°.
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = limited
 
|antialiasing              = limited
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|antialiasing notes        = On/Off toggle only.
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|antialiasing notes        = On/Off toggle only. Its effect is not noticeable in general<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/anti-aliasing-in-hd-mode-aka-making-this-game-look-actually-better.335724/#post-3502407|title=Anti-aliasing in HD mode AKA making this game look ACTUALLY better
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|date=2023-08-09}}</ref>
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|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
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|120 fps notes              = Up to 300 FPS supported.
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|120 fps notes              = Animations are capped at 30 FPS. The game advertises a 300 FPS cap. In practice the 300 FPS cap stays at 305-320 on average, but 330-370 if the game is in DirectX 12 mode.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Skalt711|date=2022-04-28|comment=Strange that DX12 has a higher cap}}</ref>
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|ray tracing                = unknown
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|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Reforged_Input.png|In-game input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Reforged_Input.png|In-game input settings.}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = hackable
 
|key remap                = hackable
 
|key remap notes          = Can be accomplished by creating a file called CustomKeys.txt.
 
|key remap notes          = Can be accomplished by creating a file called CustomKeys.txt.
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Reforged_Sound.png|In-game sound settings.}}
 
{{Image|Reforged_Sound.png|In-game sound settings.}}
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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|royalty free audio      = always on
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|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
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|local play          =  
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|local play          = false
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
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|lan play players    =  
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|lan play players    = 24
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
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|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
−
|p2p                =  
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|p2p                = false
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated          = true
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|dedicated notes    =  
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|dedicated notes    = Developer-hosted
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|self-hosting      =  
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|self-hosting      = false
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
−
|direct ip          =  
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|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
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|tcp  =  
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|tcp  = 443, 12000-64000
 
|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
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|upnp =  
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|upnp = unknown
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}}
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==Issues unresolved==
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===CPU-bound performance===
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{{--}} Only possible to mitigate issue.
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{{ii}} DirectX 12 affects it in the margin of error.
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable Reduce Mouse Lag|fix=
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{{ii}} Disabled by default.
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{{--}} Marginally increases cursor's input lag.
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Change the Shadow setting to Off|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Skalt711|date=2023-08-09|comment=Independent research}}</ref>|fix=
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{{--}} Disabled shadows make the game look flat with a lot of simultaneously visible objects on screen.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===3440x1440 resolution missing===
 
===3440x1440 resolution missing===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set Window Mode to Windowed Fullscreen.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/warcraft3/t/game-doesnt-work-on-3440x1440/14251|title=Game doesn’t work on 3440x1440|date=2020-01-29}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/evea7s/warcraft_iii_reforged_has_no_real_ultrawide/|title=Warcraft III: Reforged has no real Ultrawide Support?|date=2020-01-29}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set Window Mode to Windowed Fullscreen.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/warcraft3/t/game-doesnt-work-on-3440x1440/14251|title=Game doesn’t work on 3440x1440|date=2020-01-29}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/evea7s/warcraft_iii_reforged_has_no_real_ultrawide/|title=Warcraft III: Reforged has no real Ultrawide Support?|date=2020-01-29}}</ref>|fix=
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}}
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===Frequent campaign crashes===
 +
{{ii}} Reported to happen on Path of the Damned, Terror of the Tides (most notably the Wrath of the Betrayer mission) and Curse of the Blood Elves campaigns after updating to 1.33 patch and newer.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Don't click on the mini-map|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Change the Particles graphical setting to Low|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/warcraft3/t/sentinel-campaign-chapter-4-wrath-of-the-betrayer-crashing/28583/22|title="It turned out that setting particles to medium or high is causing these crashes" - freeDom|date=2023-08-09}}</ref>|fix=
 +
'''Notes:'''
 +
{{--}} Doesn't fix the crash on the Lord of the Outland mission.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Skalt711|date=2023-08-09|comment=As of 1.36.0}}</ref>
 +
{{--}} Makes spells less detailed.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Force DirectX 12|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Skalt711|date=2023-08-09|comment=Independent research}}</ref>|fix=
 +
See the [[Warcraft III: Reforged#API|API]] section on how to force.<br><br>
 +
'''Notes:'''
 +
{{++}} Most reliable fix.
 +
{{--}} Requires DirectX 12 support from the graphics card.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 11, 12
−
|direct3d notes        =  
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|direct3d notes        = The game runs at DirectX 11 by default. To force DirectX 12, run the game with the {{code|-graphicsapi Direct3D12}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Skalt711|date=2022-04-28|comment=As of 1.35.0. Reforged Beta reportedly supports DirectX 9. What about Metal?}}</ref>
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       = false
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|macos intel 32-bit app = false
−
|macos 64-bit app       = true
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|macos intel 64-bit app = true
−
|macos app notes        =  
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|macos arm app          =
 +
|macos app notes        = The map editor is not available on macOS.
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|anticheat notes  =  
 
|anticheat notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===Mods and improvements===
 +
{{mm}} [https://tianxiazhengyi.net/en/download.html Quenching] - enhances the graphics and adds custom campaign support.
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{{mm}} [https://www.w3champions.com/ W3Champions] - community-run ladder with a number of features originally intended for the official servers but left unimplemented
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{{mm}} [https://www.hiveworkshop.com/ HIVEWorkshop] - modding community website, with tutorials, custom campaigns, maps and other resources.
 +
{{mm}} [https://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/overview.330524/ Re-Reforged] - a remake of the official campaigns as they were originally advertised.
 +
{{mm}} [https://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/overview.327654/ Chronicles of the Second War] - a recreation of the campaign of [[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness|Warcraft II]].
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Latest revision as of 23:09, 10 February 2024

This page is for the classic and Reforged modes of the 2020 reimagining. For the original non-Reforged game client up to the v1.31.1 patch, see Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos.

Warcraft III: Reforged
Warcraft III: Reforged cover
Developers
Blizzard Entertainment
Lemon Sky Studios
Release dates
Windows January 29, 2020
macOS (OS X) January 29, 2020
Reception
Metacritic 59
OpenCritic 60
IGDB 56
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RTS
Themes Fantasy
Series Warcraft
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Warcraft III: Reforged on HowLongToBeat
Warcraft III: Reforged on IGDB
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Warcraft III: Reforged guide on StrategyWiki
Warcraft III: Reforged on MobyGames
Warcraft III: Reforged on Wikipedia
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Warcraft
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans 1994
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness 1995
Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans Cancelled
Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition 1999
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos 2002
World of Warcraft 2004
Hearthstone 2014
Warcraft III: Reforged 2020

Warcraft III: Reforged is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Warcraft series.

Key points

Official reimagining of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos featuring improved visuals and gameplay balance changes.[1]
v1.32.0 and above of the original game and its expansion are handled through the classic mode of Warcraft III: Reforged.[2]

General information

maps.w3reforged.com - New generation Warcraft III Map Database which supports Warcraft 3: Reforged custom maps.
W3Champions - alternative, improved fan-made ladder system
WarCraft III section on Liquipedia
Official forums
Official support sub-section

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Battle.net
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 Standard Edition and Spoils of War Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
All versions require Battle.net DRM, as well as periodic online re-authentication to enable offline mode.[3]
The game can be launched without the Battle.net client running through <path-to-game>\x86_64\Warcraft III.exe -launch -uid w3, but this requires a valid offline token.[4]

Version differences

Game modes

Reforged Mode enables reimagined graphics and contents, and requires purchase of Warcraft III: Reforged to access.
Classic Mode enables classic graphics and contents, and is accessible for owners of the original game and its expansion.

Warcraft III: Reforged Spoils of War Edition

This version includes the base game, along with the following extra content:

Warcraft III: Reforged Collector's Edition

This version includes all of the content found in the Spoils of War Edition, along with the following extra content:

  • A 11.8" statue of Arthas
  • Pin combining the emblems of the Alliance, Horde, Night Elves and Undead.
  • Four artworks with the emblems of the Alliance, Horde, Night Elves and Undead.
Warcraft III: Reforged Collector's Edition is exclusive to China.[5]

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Game data

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

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Warcraft III\War3Preferences.txt
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/Blizzard/Warcraft III/War3Preferences.txt

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Warcraft III\BattleNet\<user-id>\Campaigns\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/Warcraft III/BattleNet/<user-id>/Campaigns/

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
32:9 is also supported.[6]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Locked at 70°.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
On/Off toggle only. Its effect is not noticeable in general[7]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Animations are capped at 30 FPS. The game advertises a 300 FPS cap. In practice the 300 FPS cap stays at 305-320 on average, but 330-370 if the game is in DirectX 12 mode.[8]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

In-game input settings.
In-game input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Can be accomplished by creating a file called CustomKeys.txt.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Scroll speed only.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

In-game sound settings.
In-game sound settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Latin American Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
24
Online play
24 Co-op, Versus

Connection types

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

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 443, 12000-64000
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues unresolved

CPU-bound performance

Only possible to mitigate issue.
DirectX 12 affects it in the margin of error.
Disable Reduce Mouse Lag
Disabled by default.
Marginally increases cursor's input lag.
Change the Shadow setting to Off[9]
Disabled shadows make the game look flat with a lot of simultaneously visible objects on screen.

Issues fixed

3440x1440 resolution missing

Set Window Mode to Windowed Fullscreen.[10][11]

Frequent campaign crashes

Reported to happen on Path of the Damned, Terror of the Tides (most notably the Wrath of the Betrayer mission) and Curse of the Blood Elves campaigns after updating to 1.33 patch and newer.
Don't click on the mini-map
Change the Particles graphical setting to Low[12]

Notes:

Doesn't fix the crash on the Lord of the Outland mission.[13]
Makes spells less detailed.
Force DirectX 12[14]

See the API section on how to force.

Notes:

Most reliable fix.
Requires DirectX 12 support from the graphics card.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11, 12 The game runs at DirectX 11 by default. To force DirectX 12, run the game with the -graphicsapi Direct3D12 command line argument.[15]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
The map editor is not available on macOS.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer Bonjour Service from legacy War3 for searching custom games hosted in LAN.

Mods and improvements

Quenching - enhances the graphics and adds custom campaign support.
W3Champions - community-run ladder with a number of features originally intended for the official servers but left unimplemented
HIVEWorkshop - modding community website, with tutorials, custom campaigns, maps and other resources.
Re-Reforged - a remake of the official campaigns as they were originally advertised.
Chronicles of the Second War - a recreation of the campaign of Warcraft II.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-530
AMD Phenom II X4 910		 Intel Core i5-6400
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTS 450
ATI Radeon HD 5750 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 960
AMD Radeon R9 280X
Other 800x600 resolution
A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.13 10.15
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 750M
AMD Radeon R9 M290X 		AMD Radeon R9 M395X
Other 800x600 resolution
A 64-bit operating system is required.


References

  1. ↑ Warcraft III: Reforged - last accessed on November 2, 2018
  2. ↑ Wowpedia - Warcraft III/Patch 1.32.0 - last accessed on 2020-02-02
  3. ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2020-02-08
    While I am uncertain of the specific timeframe after which the offline token expires, it does occur after a while.
  4. ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2020-02-08
    If a valid offline token is not present on the system the game will refuse access to the offline mode when launched through this method. Also note that if the game is found not fully up-to-date when signing in to the online mode through this method, it will refer to the Battle.net client to update the game and then terminate itself.
  5. ↑ Warcraft III: Reforged Collector's Edition statue spotlight - last accessed on October 31, 2019
  6. ↑ WARCRAFT III REFORGED - Ultra Widescreen 32:9 (Alienware Aurora R8 + Samsung CHG90) - last accessed on 2020-02-02
  7. ↑ Anti-aliasing in HD mode AKA making this game look ACTUALLY better - last accessed on 2023-08-09
  8. ↑ Verified by User:Skalt711 on 2022-04-28
    Strange that DX12 has a higher cap
  9. ↑ Verified by User:Skalt711 on 2023-08-09
    Independent research
  10. ↑ Game doesn’t work on 3440x1440 - last accessed on 2020-01-29
  11. ↑ Warcraft III: Reforged has no real Ultrawide Support? - last accessed on 2020-01-29
  12. ↑ "It turned out that setting particles to medium or high is causing these crashes" - freeDom - last accessed on 2023-08-09
  13. ↑ Verified by User:Skalt711 on 2023-08-09
    As of 1.36.0
  14. ↑ Verified by User:Skalt711 on 2023-08-09
    Independent research
  15. ↑ Verified by User:Skalt711 on 2022-04-28
    As of 1.35.0. Reforged Beta reportedly supports DirectX 9. What about Metal?