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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Stealth }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace video files|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2019-10-05}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Replace video files|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2019-10-05}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to {{code|{{p|game}}\Video\}}. | # Go to {{code|{{p|game}}\Video\}}. | ||
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|alien.bik}}, {{file|nvidia.bik}} and {{file|ubi.bik}}. |
# Download the [https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/blank-intro-videos/blob/master/blank.bik blank video file]. | # Download the [https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/blank-intro-videos/blob/master/blank.bik blank video file]. | ||
# Move the file to {{code|{{p|game}}\Video\}}. | # Move the file to {{code|{{p|game}}\Video\}}. | ||
# Create two copies of this file in the same location. | # Create two copies of this file in the same location. | ||
− | # Rename all three blank video files respectively to {{ | + | # Rename all three blank video files respectively to {{file|alien.bik}}, {{file|nvidia.bik}} and {{file|ubi.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\System\}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" />}} | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" />}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303" /><ref name="WSGF">{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/xiii|title=XIII ∣ WSGF|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|XIII.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. (GoG Version 2021: it is {{file|Default.ini}}) |
# Change the values of {{code|FullscreenViewportX}} and {{code|FullscreenViewportY}} to your desired resolution. | # Change the values of {{code|FullscreenViewportX}} and {{code|FullscreenViewportY}} to your desired resolution. | ||
# Save the changes. | # Save the changes. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|DefUser.ini}}|ref=<ref name="WSGF" />|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|DefUser.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. |
# Change the values of {{code|DesiredFOV}} and {{code|DefaultFOV}} to your desired FOV. | # Change the values of {{code|DesiredFOV}} and {{code|DefaultFOV}} to your desired FOV. | ||
# Save the changes. | # Save the changes. | ||
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# Download, extract and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | # Download, extract and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | ||
# Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''. | # Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''. | ||
− | # Set '''Name''' (e.g. XIII) and '''Path''' ({{code|{{p|game}}\ | + | # Set '''Name''' (e.g. XIII) and '''Path''' ({{code|{{p|game}}\System\XIII.exe}}). |
# Check '''Do not notify on task switch'''. | # Check '''Do not notify on task switch'''. | ||
# Set '''Window initial position & size'''. | # Set '''Window initial position & size'''. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|XIII.ini}}|ref={{cn}}|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|XIII.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. |
# Change the value of {{code|UseVSync}} to: | # Change the value of {{code|UseVSync}} to: | ||
* {{code|False}} to disable Vsync; | * {{code|False}} to disable Vsync; | ||
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</ol> | </ol> | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" /> | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" /> | ||
{{ii}} When installing leave the option {{code|Optimize Input Settings}} checked to disable vsync. | {{ii}} When installing leave the option {{code|Optimize Input Settings}} checked to disable vsync. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 | + | {{ii}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2018-03-27}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download and extract [http://dege.fw.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ | + | # Download and extract [http://dege.fw.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo2]. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{folder|MS}} and copy the contents of {{folder|x86}} to {{code|{{p|game}}\System\}}. |
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}. |
− | # Click '''Add''' and select {{code|{{p|game}}\ | + | # Click '''Add''' and select {{code|{{p|game}}\System\}}. |
# Check '''Enumerate refresh rates'''. | # Check '''Enumerate refresh rates'''. | ||
# Go to the '''DirectX''' tab. | # Go to the '''DirectX''' tab. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} For some users, using this fix with Patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+ might cap the game around 50 FPS for unknown reasons. Use Patch 1.4 or below if you are having issues. | + | {{ii}} For some users, using this fix with Patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+ might cap the game to around 50 FPS for unknown reasons. Use Patch 1.4 or below if you are having issues. |
− | {{ii}} If this doesn't work leave the resolution as unforced and use Nvidia Control Panel to set your Max Frame Rate. | + | {{ii}} If this doesn't work, leave the resolution as unforced and use Nvidia Control Panel to set your Max Frame Rate. |
}} | }} | ||
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|mouse sensitivity notes = See [[#Mouse sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]. | |mouse sensitivity notes = See [[#Mouse sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]. | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
− | |mouse menu notes = Mouse is barely usable unless | + | |mouse menu notes = Mouse is barely usable unless a 125 Hz polling rate is used. Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]] to fix this.<ref name="Mod DB" /> |
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration#Mouse smoothing|Mouse smoothing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration#Mouse smoothing|Mouse smoothing]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|DefUser.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Stereo3D">{{Refcheck|user=Stereo3D|date=2017-06-07}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|DefUser.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. |
# Change the value of {{code|bMaxMouseSmoothing}} to: | # Change the value of {{code|bMaxMouseSmoothing}} to: | ||
* {{code|False}} to disable mouse smoothing; | * {{code|False}} to disable mouse smoothing; | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|DefUser.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Stereo3D" />|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|DefUser.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. |
# Change the values of <code>MouseX=Axis aMouseX Speed=6.0</code>, <code>MouseY=Axis aMouseY Speed=6.0</code> and <code>MouseSensitivity=3.00000</code> to fine-tune your sensitivity. | # Change the values of <code>MouseX=Axis aMouseX Speed=6.0</code>, <code>MouseY=Axis aMouseY Speed=6.0</code> and <code>MouseSensitivity=3.00000</code> to fine-tune your sensitivity. | ||
# Save the changes. | # Save the changes. | ||
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|dedicated notes = See [[#Issues with dedicated server|Issues with dedicated server]]. | |dedicated notes = See [[#Issues with dedicated server|Issues with dedicated server]]. | ||
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
− | |self-hosting notes = Use {{code|{{p|game}}\ | + | |self-hosting notes = Use {{code|{{p|game}}\System\ServerLauncher.exe}}. <br /> Alternatively, you can use [https://www.insidexiii.com/servers.php#host standalone dedicated XIII server]. |
|direct ip = hackable | |direct ip = hackable | ||
|direct ip notes = Open the console ({{key|F2}}) and use {{code|SWITCHLEVEL}} followed by the IP and port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.beyondunreal.com/Legacy:Console_Commands/Admin_Console_Commands|title=Legacy:Console Commands/Admin Console Commands - Unreal Wiki|date=2022-09-14}}</ref> <br /> Alternatively, you can use [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/xiii-ip-join-version-ii-by-arthur-muszynski XIII IP Join]. | |direct ip notes = Open the console ({{key|F2}}) and use {{code|SWITCHLEVEL}} followed by the IP and port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.beyondunreal.com/Legacy:Console_Commands/Admin_Console_Commands|title=Legacy:Console Commands/Admin Console Commands - Unreal Wiki|date=2022-09-14}}</ref> <br /> Alternatively, you can use [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/xiii-ip-join-version-ii-by-arthur-muszynski XIII IP Join]. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Apply compatibility settings and rename the {{code|setup.exe}} file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cu1AH7pOj4|title=installing XIII Windows 7+delete your savegames error fix - YouTube|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Apply compatibility settings and rename the {{code|setup.exe}} file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cu1AH7pOj4|title=installing XIII Windows 7+delete your savegames error fix - YouTube|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Create | + | # Create {{folder|XIII}} on the desktop. |
− | # Inside {{ | + | # Inside {{folder|XIII}}, create the following folders: {{folder|CD 1}}, {{folder|CD 2}}, {{folder|CD 3}}, and {{folder|CD 4}}. |
− | # Copy the entire CD to each of their respective folders, e.g. CD 1 to | + | # Copy the entire CD to each of their respective folders, e.g. CD 1 to {{folder|CD 1}}, and so on. |
− | # Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for | + | # Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for {{file|setup.exe}} in {{folder|CD 1}}: {{code|Compatibility mode (Windows 98 / Windows ME)}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open [[Task Manager]] ({{key|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}}) and go to '''Processes'''. |
− | # Start {{ | + | # Start {{file|setup.exe}} in {{folder|CD 1}}. |
− | # In the Task Manager you'll notice a bunch of new processes start up, when this happens change the name of | + | # In the Task Manager you'll notice a bunch of new processes start up, when this happens change the name of {{file|setup.exe}} to something else, e.g. to {{file|abc.exe}}. |
# Installation of CD 1 will continue. | # Installation of CD 1 will continue. | ||
− | # When it asks for CD 2, change whatever you named | + | # When it asks for CD 2, change whatever you named {{file|setup.exe}} back to {{file|setup.exe}}. |
# Follow the rest of the installation instructions. | # Follow the rest of the installation instructions. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Launch the game. | # Launch the game. | ||
# While in main menu minimize the game ({{key|Alt|Tab}}). | # While in main menu minimize the game ({{key|Alt|Tab}}). | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open [[Task Manager]] ({{key|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}}) and click on the '''Processes''' tab. |
# Right click '''XIII.exe''' and click on '''Set Affinity'''. | # Right click '''XIII.exe''' and click on '''Set Affinity'''. | ||
# Make sure only '''CPU 0''' is selected. | # Make sure only '''CPU 0''' is selected. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Locke" />}} | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Locke" />}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Locke" />|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|XIII.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. |
# Change the value of {{code|ReduceMouseLag}} to {{code|False}}. | # Change the value of {{code|ReduceMouseLag}} to {{code|False}}. | ||
# Save the changes. | # Save the changes. | ||
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====Failed to register the game server==== | ====Failed to register the game server==== | ||
{{ii}} The above error appears in the server console. | {{ii}} The above error appears in the server console. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303" />|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]; {{code|{{p|game}}\Server\}} when using [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]; {{code|{{p|game}}\Server\}} when using [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|XIII.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. |
# Delete the <code>ServerActors=IpDrv.RegisterServerToUbiCom</code> line or insert a semicolon ({{key|semicolon}}) before it. | # Delete the <code>ServerActors=IpDrv.RegisterServerToUbiCom</code> line or insert a semicolon ({{key|semicolon}}) before it. | ||
# Save the changes. | # Save the changes. | ||
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===Cannot change multiplayer name=== | ===Cannot change multiplayer name=== | ||
{{ii}} Direct IP connect to multiplayer servers results in default username being used instead of the profile name. | {{ii}} Direct IP connect to multiplayer servers results in default username being used instead of the profile name. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|DefUser.ini}}|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location.]] | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location.]] | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|DefUser.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. |
# Under {{code|DefaultPlayer}}, change the value of {{code|Name}} to your name of choice. | # Under {{code|DefaultPlayer}}, change the value of {{code|Name}} to your name of choice. | ||
# Save the changes. | # Save the changes. | ||
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===No audio in cutscenes=== | ===No audio in cutscenes=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for {{file|XIII.exe}}: <code>Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 3))</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/xiii/no_sound_on_cutscenes|title=No sound on cutscenes, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>|fix=}} |
− | ===Vsync ( | + | ===Vsync (Enabled by default) not working on Windows 10=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Apply d3d8to9|ref={{cn|date=2022-09-14|reason=}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Apply d3d8to9|ref={{cn|date=2022-09-14|reason=}}|fix= | ||
# Download the [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8.dll] file. | # Download the [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8.dll] file. | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
− | |linux arm app = | + | |linux arm app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 17:54, 30 November 2023
This page is for the original game. For the 2020 remake, see XIII (2020).
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Paris | |
macOS (OS X) | Zonic Limited |
Publishers | |
Microids | |
Ubisoft | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 18, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | June 5, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 72 |
IGDB | 73 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Stealth |
Art styles | Cel-shaded |
Themes | North America |
Series | XIII |
XIII | |
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XIII | 2003 |
XIII: Lost Identity | 2011 |
XIII (2020) | 2020 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Official master server for the online multiplayer mode was shut down in 2012[1] (see Network for solutions).
General information
- InsideXIII - fan site
- Opaquit's XIII Files - fan site
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | TAGES DRM Released on multiple CDs, later editions on 1 DVD. Patch 1.3 removes the copy protection. |
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GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Can be started without Steam by running <path-to-game>\System\XIII.exe directly. |
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ZOOM Platform |
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Official patches
- Unofficial patches
- Patch 1.4 by Opaquit
- Patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+ by Arthur (recommended)
- All patches include previous patch updates.
- Make sure XIII+(Multiplayer Patch) option is checked while using the All-in-One installer, even if only playing the single player campaign. Otherwise, improvements such as mouse input won't be fixed.
Skip intro videos
Download and install Patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[2] |
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Replace video files[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\System\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1170760/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1170760/pfx/[Note 2] |
- 1 quicksave slot + 9 autosave slots available. Additional save slots can be made by creating an additional profile. Game does not autosave progress.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Default is 85° horizontal. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate and Game caps FPS at 65. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[2] |
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Modify XIII.ini [3][4]
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Field of view (FOV)
Modify DefUser.ini [4]
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Windowed
Use unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[2] |
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Use DxWnd[citation needed] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Modify XIII.ini [citation needed]
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Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[2]
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High frame rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Use dgVoodoo2[5] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse smoothing is enabled by default. | |
Mouse sensitivity | See Mouse sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | Mouse is barely usable unless a 125 Hz polling rate is used. Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+ to fix this.[2] | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Mouse smoothing
Modify DefUser.ini [6]
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Mouse sensitivity
Modify DefUser.ini [6]
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music can be toggled on/off. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | The cutscenes aren't subtitled. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- Save files need to be deleted in order to change the voice language for any version.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Fan made pre-rendered cutscenes with subtitles are available, download. | |||
Czech | Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1. | |||
French | Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1. | |||
German | Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1. | |||
Hungarian | Retail only. | |||
Italian | Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1. | |||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1. Also translation available to download from Clan Dlan archives. |
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Turkish | Fan translation, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus Direct IP connect through the console (A list of running game servers can be found here). Alternatively download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+ to see the server list in game.[2] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | See Issues with dedicated server. | |
Self-hosting | Use <path-to-game>\System\ServerLauncher.exe . Alternatively, you can use standalone dedicated XIII server. |
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Direct IP | Open the console (F2) and use SWITCHLEVEL followed by the IP and port.[7] Alternatively, you can use XIII IP Join. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[8] |
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UDP | 7099, 7777 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires dgVoodoo v2.55.4, see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Issues fixed
4-CD installation problem
- Refers to the 4-CD retail version. The following message appears on CD 2:
Delete all configuration and saved games files? (Answering YES will delete the XIII installation folder and all of its content)
. Answering Yes or No stops the installation and constantly reappears if you start the installation again.
Use unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[2] |
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Apply compatibility settings and rename the setup.exe file[9]
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Game crashes and starting problems
- Fixed in GOG.com version.
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[10] |
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Set CPU affinity in Task Manager[5] |
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Game will not start in fullscreen
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[10] |
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Modify XIII.ini [10]
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Game runs in slow motion
- Fixed in GOG.com version.
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[2] |
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Left click leaves game
- Left mouse click causes focus change away from the fullscreen window back to your desktop.
Use Alt+Tab ↹[10] |
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Checkpoints are not saved permanently
- Checkpoint save only applies when you die during your current play through and does not save your game. You need to quick/manually save it. Loading any level manually can be done if needed.
Use SWITCHLEVEL followed by the internal level identifier in the in-game console (F2)[11]
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Issues with dedicated server
Server launcher does not work
- Server console window disappears immediately after start.
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4[12] |
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Failed to register the game server
- The above error appears in the server console.
Modify XIII.ini [3]
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Cannot change multiplayer name
- Direct IP connect to multiplayer servers results in default username being used instead of the profile name.
Modify DefUser.ini
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No audio in cutscenes
Enable the following compatibility settings for XIII.exe : Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 3)) [13]
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Vsync (Enabled by default) not working on Windows 10
Apply d3d8to9[citation needed] |
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Extreme latency in multiplayer
- Patch 1.4.2.1 makes changes which reduces the quality of the game's netcode.
Downgrade to unofficial patch 1.4 and join games via direct IP connect[14] |
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Game caps FPS at 65
- This appears to be a separate issue from the 60 Hz refresh rate cap.
Set vertical sync to "Fast" in the Nvidia Control Panel[15] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | HXAudio | Obscure driver that lacks surround sound support. |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.5v |
System requirements
Steam
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Disc Version
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | 2.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7000 Nvidia GeForce 2 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | ATI Radeon 9800 Nvidia GeForce FX series 64 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card |
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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1170760) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Ubisoft Support - Multiplayer wurde eingestellt! - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 XIII All-In-One Installer (HD / Multiplayer ready) file - Mod DB - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2019-10-05
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 XIII ∣ WSGF - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2018-03-27
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Verified by User:Stereo3D on 2017-06-07
- ↑ Legacy:Console Commands/Admin Console Commands - Unreal Wiki - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ InsideXIII - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- "Required ports to forward: 7099 (ping lamp) and 7777 (connect to server), both UDP."
- ↑ installing XIII Windows 7+delete your savegames error fix - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Verified by User:Locke on 2019-10-04
- Confirmed by the author of the unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.
- ↑ Skipping levels?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ Opaquit's XIII Files - XIII Downloads - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- "Dedicated servers work again, just like with version 1.0"
- ↑ No sound on cutscenes, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ XIII (PC) - Patch 1.4 vs. 1.4.2.1 Netcode Comparison - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ How to uncap the frame rate? :: XIII - Classic General Discussions - last accessed on 2022-09-14