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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Warhammer 40,000 - Chaos Gate Cover.jpg | |cover = Warhammer 40,000 - Chaos Gate Cover.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategic Simulations, Inc.}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategic Simulations, Inc.}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GOG}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 1998}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1433928487 |
+ | |hltb = 12885 | ||
+ | |igdb = warhammer-40000-chaos-gate | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = warhammer-40000-chaos-gate | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate | ||
|winehq = 2884 | |winehq = 2884 | ||
− | | | + | |license = commercial |
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Warhammer 40,000}} | {{Series|Warhammer 40,000}} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} The game is unplayable by default on Windows 10. See [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Warhammer-40,000-Chaos-Gate Warhammer 40,000 Chaos Gate Windows 10 Patch]. |
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Cannot use {{key|Alt|Tab}} while in-game |
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{mm}} [http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Main_Page Lexicanum] - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series |
+ | {{GOG.com links|1433928487|warhammer_40000_chaos_gate}} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/530-warhammer-40000-chaos-gate-updates/ Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate Updates] contains all the currently released patches for the game. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save_G}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games store = | ||
+ | |epic games store notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 4:3 resolutions only. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = false | |windowed = false | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = unknown |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |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 = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = unknown | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = unknown | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = unknown | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = unknown | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = unknown | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Windows 10 compatibility problems=== | ===Windows 10 compatibility problems=== | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} The game has compatibility issues on Windows 10.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/warhammer_40000_chaos_gate/windows_10_issue/page1 Windows 10 graphics issues, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> |
+ | {{ii}} See [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbgp5kHheu8 Chaos Gate fixes for Windows 10] for various fixes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Tooltip performance issues=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Hovering tooltips can slow down the game immensely. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game runs very slow on Windows 10=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Warhammer-40,000-Chaos-Gate Warhammer 40,000 Chaos Gate Windows 10 Patch]. | ||
+ | # Unzip the files to the installation folder. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Game crashes on startup=== | ===Game crashes on startup=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Comptability mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for {{code|WH40K.exe}} located in {{p|game}}. | |
− | {{ | + | * {{code|Compatibility mode Windows XP (Service Pack 2)}} |
− | }} | + | * {{code|Run in 256 colors}} '''(XP/Vista/7)''' |
− | {{ | + | * {{code|Disable visual themes}} '''(XP/Vista/7)''' |
− | + | * {{code|Disable desktop composition}} '''(XP/Vista/7)''' | |
− | {{ | + | * {{code|Disable display scaling on high DPI settings}} |
+ | * {{code|Run this program as an administrator}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Crash to desktop on Chaos turn=== | ===Crash to desktop on Chaos turn=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Editing {{code|WeapDef.dat}}|ref={{cn|reason=Upload the already edited files|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | {{ii}} Make a backup of the {{code|WeapDef.dat}} file before editing. | |
− | {{ | + | # Go to {{code|{{p|game}}\Data\}} |
+ | # Open {{code|WeapDef.dat}} with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Go to line 201 and change {{code|PlazPistHit.wav}} to {{code|PlazpistHit.wav}}. | ||
+ | # Save changes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} If the crashing persists change the following lines as well | ||
+ | # Go to line 165 and change {{code|4 #Animation}} to {{code|5 #Animation}}. | ||
+ | # Go to line 200 and change {{code|2 #Number of Sound Effects for Firing}} to {{code|1 #Number of Sound Effects for Firing}}. | ||
+ | # Go to line 202 and add {{code|#}} to the beginning of the line. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | |
− | + | ===Game crashes on mission start=== | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|ref={{cn|date=Mars 2019}}|fix= | |
− | + | * The installation path can only have 2 subfolders and 35 characters total. If the game crashes, place the installation folder closer to the root drive. (e.g. Instead of installing to '''C:\GOG Games\WH40K Chaos Gate''', try creating/installing to a location such as '''C:\Chaos Gate''' or '''C:\WH40K''') | |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Graphical corruption=== | ===Graphical corruption=== | ||
{{ii}} See [[Rainbow color problems in older games]] for solutions. | {{ii}} See [[Rainbow color problems in older games]] for solutions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = 95 | |minOS = 95 | ||
− | |minCPU = Pentium 133 MHz or Equivalent | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 133 MHz or Equivalent |
|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minHD = 80 MB | |minHD = 80 MB |
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Developers | |
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Random Games, Inc. | |
Publishers | |
Strategic Simulations, Inc. | |
GOG | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 31, 1998 |
Key points
- The game is unplayable by default on Windows 10. See Warhammer 40,000 Chaos Gate Windows 10 Patch.
- Cannot use Alt+Tab ↹ while in-game
General information
- Lexicanum - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate Updates contains all the currently released patches for the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save_G[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Windows 10 compatibility problems
- The game has compatibility issues on Windows 10.[1]
- See Chaos Gate fixes for Windows 10 for various fixes.
Tooltip performance issues
- Hovering tooltips can slow down the game immensely.
Issues fixed
Game runs very slow on Windows 10
Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch[citation needed] |
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Game crashes on startup
Comptability mode[citation needed] |
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Enable the following compatibility settings for
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Crash to desktop on Chaos turn
Editing WeapDef.dat [citation needed]
|
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Game crashes on mission start
Instructions[citation needed] |
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|
Graphical corruption
- See Rainbow color problems in older games for solutions.
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz or Equivalent | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).