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{{Disambig|the original game|the 2020 remake|[[XIII (2020)]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = XIII cover.jpg
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|cover        = XIII Cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Paris}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Paris}}
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Zonic Limited}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Zonic Limited|OS X}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 5, 2004}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 5, 2004}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
|gogcom page  = xiii
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|gogcom id    = 1207658920
 
|strategywiki = XIII
 
|strategywiki = XIII
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|mobygames    = xiii
 
|wikipedia    = XIII (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = XIII (video game)
 
|winehq      = 3776
 
|winehq      = 3776
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|XIII}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{--}} Official master server for online multiplayer shut down in 2012<ref>[https://support.ubi.com/en-GB/faqs/000018665 Multiplayer availability on PC]</ref><ref>[https://support.ubi.com/de-DE/Faqs/000011520 Multiplayer wurde eingestellt!]</ref> [[#Network|alternatives]] are available, though.
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{{--}} Official master server for online multiplayer has been shut down in 2012<ref>[https://archive.insidexiii.com/webspell/index.php?site=news_comments&newsID=235 InsideXIII - The XIII Community - News&nbsp; &raquo; &nbsp;XIII-The-Game, what next ?]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120524164001im_/http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3396/ubiapocalypse.jpg Ubisoft Support - Multiplayer wurde eingestellt!]</ref> (see [[#Network|Network]] for solutions).
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://www.insidexiii.com/ InsideXIII] - fan site
 +
{{mm}} [https://xiii.opaquit.com/ Opaquit's XIII Files] - fan site
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658920|xiii}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658920|xiii}}
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|TAGES}}.<br />Released on multiple CDs, later editions on 1 DVD.<br />Patch 1.3 removes the copy protection. | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | {{removed DRM|TAGES}} <br /> Released on multiple CDs, later editions on 1 DVD. <br /> [[#Patches|Patch 1.3]] removes the copy protection. | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | xiii | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} This game is no longer available digitally.<ref>[https://twitter.com/GOGcom/status/285002047672184833 GOG.com Twitter]</ref>
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 +
{{ii}} A [https://archive.org/details/XiiiDemo demo] is available.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
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: Official patches
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:* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1076-xiii-patch/ Patch 1.3]
 +
:Unofficial patches
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:* [https://xiii.opaquit.com/patch.php Patch 1.4] by Opaquit
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:* [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/xiii-all-in-one-installer Patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+] by Arthur (recommended)
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{{ii}} All patches include previous patch updates.
 
{{ii}} All patches include previous patch updates.
  
====Official patches====
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===Skip intro videos===
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1076-xiii-patch/ Patch 1.3]
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{{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Mod DB">[https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/xiii-all-in-one-installer XIII All-In-One Installer (HD / Multiplayer ready) file - Mod DB] - from patch description</ref>}}
  
====Unofficial patches====
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace video files|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2019-10-05}}</ref>|fix=
{{ii}} [http://xiii.opaquit.com/downloads.php Unofficial Patch 1.4] by Opaquit (Recommended)
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# Go to {{code|{{p|game}}\Video\}}.
{{ii}} [http://theoutlawdad.com/XIII_FILES/XIII.1.5.patch.zip Unofficial Patch 1.5] by icE.MaN & Andrejsky
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# Delete or rename the files: {{code|alien.bik}}, {{code|nvidia.bik}} and {{code|ubi.bik}}.
 
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# Download the [https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/blank-intro-videos/blob/master/blank.bik blank video file].
===Skip intro videos===
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# Move the file to {{code|{{p|game}}\Video\}}.
{{Fixbox|description=Replace video files|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2018-04-13}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Video\</code>
 
# Delete or rename <code>alien.bik</code>, <code>nvidia.bik</code> and <code>ubi.bik</code> files.
 
# Download the [https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/blank-intro-videos/blob/master/blank.bik blank video file]
 
# Move the file to <code>{{p|game}}\Video\</code>
 
 
# 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 <code>alien.bik</code>, <code>nvidia.bik</code> and <code>ubi.bik</code>
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# Rename all three blank video files respectively to {{code|alien.bik}}, {{code|nvidia.bik}} and {{code|ubi.bik}}.
}}
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Patches|Unofficial Patch 1.4]]|ref=<ref>[http://xiii.opaquit.com/downloads.php From patch description: "Removes the nVidia and Alienware startup logos"]</ref>|fix=
 
{{ii}} The Ubisoft logo will still be displayed.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} 1 quicksave slot + 9 autosave slots available. Addition save slots can be made by creating an additional profile. Game does not autosave progress.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|gog galaxy           = false
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|discord                =
|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes          =
|origin               =  
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|epic games store      =
|origin notes         =  
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|epic games store notes =
|steam cloud           =  
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|gog galaxy             = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes       =  
|uplay                 =  
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|origin                 =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes           =  
|xbox cloud           =  
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|steam cloud           =  
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes     =  
 +
|uplay                 =  
 +
|uplay notes           =  
 +
|xbox cloud             =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes       =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Image|XIII_Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|XIII_Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/xiii
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/xiii
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = incomplete
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
|anisotropic                = false
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|anisotropic                = hackable
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Use [http://dege.fw.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2].
|antialiasing              = false
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|antialiasing              = hackable
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = Use [http://dege.fw.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2].
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
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|vsync notes                = Use [http://dege.fw.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2].
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps                    = hackable
|120 fps notes              = See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]].
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|120 fps notes              = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
{{--}} Cursor is upscaled.
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{{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" />}}
  
{{Fixbox|description=Set resolution|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/xiii XIII | WSGF]</ref><ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2018-04-13}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303" /><ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/xiii XIII | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Open {{file|XIII.ini}}.
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# Open the {{code|XIII.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
# Change <code>FullscreenViewportX=800</code> and <code>FullscreenViewportY=600</code> to your desired resolution.
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# Change the values of {{code|FullscreenViewportX}} and {{code|FullscreenViewportY}} to your desired resolution.
# Save your changes.
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# Save the changes.
{{ii}} For perfect {{term|Hor+}} behavior, [[#Field of view (FOV)|set the field of view]] according to the given aspect ratio or resolution:
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# Set the [[#Field of view (FOV)|field of view (FOV)]] according to the given aspect ratio or resolution:
*16:9 - 101.4
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#* 16:9 - 101.4
*16:10 - 95.43
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#* 16:10 - 95.43
*2560x1080 - 116.91
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#* 2560x1080 - 116.91
*1366x768 - 101.43
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#* 1366x768 - 101.43
*1360x768 - 101.18
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#* 1360x768 - 101.18
 +
{{--}} Cursor is upscaled.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
{{--}} Requires starting a new profile.
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|DefUser.ini}}|ref=<ref name="WSGF" />|fix=
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open the {{code|DefUser.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
 +
# Change the values of {{code|DesiredFOV}} and {{code|DefaultFOV}} to your desired FOV.
 +
# Save the changes.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Set field of view|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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'''Notes'''
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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{{--}} The change only takes effect when starting a new profile.
# Open {{file|DefUser.ini}}.
 
# Find <code>DesiredFOV=85.000000</code> and <code>DefaultFOV=85.000000</code>.
 
# Change <code>85</code> to your desired FOV.
 
# Save your changes.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
{{Fixbox|description=Force windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" />|fix=
# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd].
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# Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]].
 +
# Toggle with {{key|F11}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|ref={{cn}}|fix=
 +
# Download, extract and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd].
 
# Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''.
 
# Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''.
# Set the name and executable path.
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# Set '''Name''' (e.g. XIII) and '''Path''' ({{code|{{p|game}}\system\XIII.exe}}).
# Set '''Do not notify on task switch'''.
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# Check '''Do not notify on task switch'''.
# Set the window position and size.
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# Set '''Window initial position & size'''.
# Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed.
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# Select '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed.
# Click on Input tab, set '''Cursor clipper''' to '''Locked'''.
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# Click on the '''Mouse''' tab, then for '''Mouse clipper''' select '''LOCKED'''.
# Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''.
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# Click '''OK''' and '''File''', then '''Save''' and '''Yes'''.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Vsync|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
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{{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60&nbsp;Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open {{file|XIII.ini}}.
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{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2018-03-27}}</ref>|fix=
# Change <code>UseVSync=True</code> to <code>UseVSync=False</code>
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# Download and extract [http://dege.fw.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2].
# Save your changes.
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# Open the {{code|MS}} folder and copy the contents of the x86 folder to {{code|{{p|game}}\system\}}.
{{ii}} Enabled by default, poorly implemented, causes issues with frame rate pacing, as well as with severe input lag. Enable in control panel for best results.
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# Run the {{code|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} file.
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# Click '''Add''' and select {{code|{{p|game}}\system\}}.
 +
# Check '''Enumerate refresh rates'''.
 +
# Go to the '''DirectX''' tab.
 +
# Select '''Resolution''' from the list (e.g. 1920x1080, 119Hz).
 +
# Uncheck '''dgVoodoo Watermark''', and click '''OK'''.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
|acceleration option notes = [[#Mouse smoothing|Mouse smoothing]] is enabled by default
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|acceleration option notes = [[#Mouse smoothing|Mouse smoothing]] is enabled by default.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|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 you use 125hz polling rate. A high DPI also helps
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|mouse menu notes          = Mouse is barely usable unless you use 125 Hz polling rate. 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              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration#Mouse smoothing|Mouse smoothing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration#Mouse smoothing|Mouse smoothing]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|DefUser.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Stereo3D">{{Refcheck|user=Stereo3D|date=2017-06-07}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open the {{code|DefUser.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
 +
# Change the value of {{code|bMaxMouseSmoothing}} to:
 +
* {{code|False}} to disable mouse smoothing;
 +
* {{code|True}} to enable mouse smoothing.
 +
<ol start="4">
 +
<li>Save the changes.</li>
 +
</ol>
 
{{--}} Requires starting a new profile.
 
{{--}} Requires starting a new profile.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse smoothing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|DefUser.ini}}.
 
# Change <code>bMaxMouseSmoothing=True</code> to <code>bMaxMouseSmoothing=False</code>.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|DefUser.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Stereo3D" />|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open the {{code|DefUser.ini}} file 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.
 +
# Save the changes.
 +
{{ii}} It's not recommended to adjust {{code|MouseSensitivity}} as the in-game slider may override it.
 
{{--}} Requires starting a new profile.
 
{{--}} Requires starting a new profile.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change mouse sensitivity|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|DefUser.ini}}.
 
# Change the values for <code>MouseX</code> and <code>MouseY</code> to fine-tune your sensitivity.
 
<pre>[Engine.Input]
 
MouseX=Axis aMouseX Speed=6.0
 
MouseY=Axis aMouseY Speed=6.0
 
 
[Engine.PlayerInput]
 
MouseSensitivity=3.00000</pre>
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} It's not recommended to adjust <code>MouseSensitivity</code> as the in-game slider may override it.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Audio settings
 
{{Audio settings
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume          = false
|separate volume notes    = Music can only be on/off.
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|separate volume notes    = Music can be toggled on/off.
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
|subtitles                = true
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|subtitles                = always on
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Select when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Select when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Select when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Select when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Select when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
  |fan      =
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  |fan      =
  |fan notes =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =  
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Local retail version only.
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  |notes    = Local retail release only.
  |fan      =
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  |fan      =
  |fan notes =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =  
 +
  |fan       =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Select when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Turkish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes     = Fan translation, [https://www.mediafire.com/file/bliwrql6eikqjw3 download].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo]] [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2_55_4.zip v2.55.4], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/xiii/ profile introdution]. <br /> '''Note:''' Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/xiii/ vorpx forum].
 +
|vr only                    =
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|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  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
{{--}} Official master server that tracked actual online games has been shut down. Hosting servers and joining them via the in-game menu is impossible.
 
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
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|online play players  = 8
 
|online play players  = 8
 
|online play modes    = Versus
 
|online play modes    = Versus
|online play notes    = Host externally your own dedicated server or join to another via the direct IP. [http://xiii.opaquit.com/2018.php Opaquit's experimental 24/7 server] is available.
+
|online play notes    = Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]].<ref name="Mod DB" /> <br /> A list of running game servers can be found [https://www.insidexiii.com/servers.php here].
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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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}}\system\ServerLauncher.exe}}
+
|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</code> followed by the IP and port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151213130639/https://wiki.beyondunreal.com/Legacy:Console_Commands/Admin_Console_Commands|title=Unreal Wiki - Legacy:Console Commands/Admin Console Commands|date=2015-12-13}}</ref> Alternatively, you can use [https://xiii.opaquit.com/downloads-czokl/xiii_ip_join_version_ii_by_arthur_muszynski.exe 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://web.archive.org/web/20151213130639/https://wiki.beyondunreal.com/Legacy:Console_Commands/Admin_Console_Commands|title=Legacy:Console Commands/Admin Console Commands - Unreal Wiki|date=2015-12-13}}</ref> <br /> Alternatively, you can use [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/xiii-ip-join-version-ii-by-arthur-muszynski XIII IP Join].
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Network/Ports|ref=<ref>[https://support.ubi.com/de-DE/Faqs/000008998/Ports-f%C3%BCr-XIII-Multiplayer-1364550007983 Ubisoft Support - Ports für XIII Multiplayer]</ref>
+
{{Network/Ports|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.insidexiii.com/servers.php#host|title=InsideXIII|date=2019-10-05|snippet=Required ports to forward: 7099 (ping lamp) and 7777 (connect to server), both UDP.}}</ref>
 
|tcp  =  
 
|tcp  =  
 
|udp  = 7099, 7777
 
|udp  = 7099, 7777
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Checkpoints are not saved permanently===
+
===4-CD installation problem===
{{ii}} 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.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/xiii/are_you_kidding_me/page1 Are you kidding me?!, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> Loading any level manually can be done if needed.
+
{{ii}} Refers to the 4-CD retail version. The following message appears on CD 2: <code>Delete all configuration and saved games files? (Answering YES will delete the XIII installation folder and all of its content)</code>. Answering '''Yes''' or '''No''' stops the installation and constantly reappears if you start the installation again.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Use level switcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" />|fix=
# Open the console with {{key|F2}} when in-game.
+
# Download [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]].
# Enter <code>SWITCHLEVEL <level></code>, replacing <level> with one of the internal level identifiers listed [https://www.gog.com/forum/xiii/skipping_levels/post3 here].
+
# Install the patch by selecting the '''(Re-)Install XIII The Game''' method.
 +
{{ii}} Supported versions of the game can be found in the patch description.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Run the game at screen refresh rate===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Apply compatibility settings and rename the {{code|setup.exe}} file|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cu1AH7pOj4 installing XIII Windows 7+delete your savegames error fix - YouTube]</ref>|fix=
{{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60&nbsp;Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
+
# Create a folder on Desktop named {{code|XIII}}.
 
+
# Inside {{code|XIII}} folder, create folders named {{code|CD 1}}, {{code|CD 2}}, {{code|CD 3}}, and {{code|CD 4}}.
{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
+
# Copy the entire CD to each of their respective folders, e.g. CD 1 to the {{code|CD 1}} folder, and so on.
# Download and extract [http://dege.fw.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo].
+
# Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for the {{code|setup.exe}} file in the {{code|CD 1}} folder: {{code|Compatibility mode (Windows 98 / Windows ME)}}.
# Open the <code>MS</code> folder and copy the contents to <code>{{p|game}}\system\</code>.
+
# Open the [[Task Manager]] ({{key|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}}) and go to '''Processes'''.
# Run <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code>.
+
# Start {{code|setup.exe}} in the {{code|CD 1}} folder.
# Click on "Add" and select <code>{{p|game}}\system\</code>.
+
# In the Task Manager you'll notice a bunch of new processes start up, when this happens change the name of the {{code|setup.exe}} to something else, e.g. to {{code|abc.exe}}.
# Enable "Enumerate refresh rates".
+
# Installation of CD 1 will continue.
# Go to the DirectX tab.
+
# When it asks for CD 2, change whatever you named the {{code|setup.exe}} back to {{code|setup.exe}}.
# Set the resolution from the list (e.g. 1920x1080, 119Hz).
+
# Follow the rest of the installation instructions.
# Uncheck "Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state"<!--avoids Alt+Tab crash?--> and "dgVoodoo Watermark" and click OK.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===4-CD Installation Problem===
+
===Game crashes and starting problems===
'''Only for the 4-CD retail version''': This is to fix the pop-up that appears on CD 2, which says: "Delete all configuration and saved games files?
+
{{ii}} Fixed in GOG.com version.
(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.
 
  
{{Fixbox|description=4-CD Installation Problem|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Locke">{{Refcheck|user=Locke|date=2019-10-04|comment=Confirmed by the author of the unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.}}</ref>}}
#Create a folder on Desktop named "XIII".
 
#Inside "XIII" folder, create folders named "cd 1", "cd 2", "cd 3", and "cd 4".
 
#Copy the entire CD to each of their respective folders, e.g. CD 1 to the "cd 1" folder, and so on.
 
#Open "Windows Task Manager" and go to "Processes".
 
#Start <code>setup.exe</code> in the "cd 1" folder.
 
#In the task manager you'll notice a bunch of new processes start up, when this happens '''change the name of the <code>setup.exe</code> to something else, e.g. to jd.exe'''.
 
#Installation of CD 1 will continue.
 
#When it asks for CD 2, '''change whatever you named the setup.exe back to setup.exe'''.
 
#Follow the rest of the installation instructions.
 
  
'''Notes'''
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set CPU affinity in Task Manager|ref=<ref name="Keith" />|fix=
{{ii}} Putting XIII in compatibility mode for "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)" crashes less & helps performance while running the game.
+
# Launch the game.
 +
# While in main menu minimize the game ({{key|Alt|Tab}}).
 +
# Open the [[Task Manager]] ({{key|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}}) and click on the '''Processes''' tab.
 +
# Right click '''XIII.exe''' and click on '''Set Affinity'''.
 +
# Make sure only '''CPU 0''' is selected.
 +
{{--}} May cause some timing or framerate issues in multiplayer.<ref name="Locke" />
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Left click leaves game===
+
===Game will not start in fullscreen===
{{--}} Left mouse click causes focus change away from the fullscreen window back to your desktop.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Locke" />}}
  
{{Fixbox|description=Set [[#Windowed|windowed]] mode|ref=<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/comments/184k7m/gog_ultimate_square_enix_50_off_all_squeenix/c8btjr4?context=3</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Locke" />|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open the {{code|XIII.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
 +
# Change the value of {{code|ReduceMouseLag}} to {{code|False}}.
 +
# Save the changes.
 +
}}
  
 
===Game runs in slow motion===
 
===Game runs in slow motion===
{{--}} The game runs with a blurred, slow frame rate.
+
{{ii}} Fixed in GOG.com version.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Game Runs in Slow Motion|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" />}}
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|XIII.ini}}.
 
# Change <code>UseVSync=True</code> to <code>UseVSync=False</code>
 
# Download [http://coding.hanfling.de/launch/release/Launch-UnrealTournament436-1.0.zip Sebastian 'Hanfling' Kaufel's UnrealEngine Custom Launchers]
 
# Rename {{file|XIII.int}}.
 
# Extract {{file|Launch.int}} from Custom Launchers archive to <code>{{p|game}}/system</code>
 
# Rename {{file|Launch.int}} to {{file|XIII.int}}.
 
  
'''Notes'''
+
===Left click leaves game===
{{ii}} VSync can be re-enabled manually in the graphics adapter settings (Nvidia or AMD Catalyst Control Panel).
+
{{ii}} Left mouse click causes focus change away from the fullscreen window back to your desktop.
}}
 
  
===Game will not start in fullscreen===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use {{Key|Alt|Tab}}|ref=<ref name="Locke" />}}
{{Fixbox|description=Game will not run in fullscreen|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|XIII.ini}}.
 
#Find the line <code>ReduceMouseLag=True</code> and replace the line with the following:
 
<pre>ReduceMouseLag=False</pre>
 
Or
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|XIII.ini}}.
 
#Find the section <code>D3DDrv.D3DRenderDevice</code> and replace the contents with the following:
 
<pre>DetailTextures=False
 
HighDetailActors=False
 
SuperHighDetailActors=False
 
UsePrecaching=True
 
UseTrilinear=False
 
AdapterNumber=-1
 
ReduceMouseLag=False
 
UseTripleBuffering=False
 
UseHardwareTL=True
 
UseHardwareVS=True
 
UseCubemaps=False
 
DesiredRefreshRate=75
 
UseCompressedLightmaps=True
 
UseStencil=True
 
Use16bit=False
 
Use16bitTextures=False
 
MaxPixelShaderVersion=255
 
UseVSync=False
 
LevelOfAnisotropy=1
 
DetailTexMipBias=0.800000
 
DefaultTexMipBias=-0.500000
 
UseNPatches=False
 
TesselationFactor=1.000000
 
CheckForOverflow=False
 
AvoidHitches=True
 
OverrideDesktopRefreshRate=True
 
ReportUnusedTextures=False
 
DecompressTextures=False
 
TerrainLOD=0
 
SkyboxHack=False
 
LowQualityTerrain=True</pre>
 
}}
 
  
===Game crashes and starting problems===
+
===Checkpoints are not saved permanently===
{{Fixbox|description=Game crashes and starting problems|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix=
+
{{ii}} 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.
#Start the game.
 
#While in main menu minimize the game by pressing {{key|Alt|Tab}}.
 
#Open the Task Manager (crtl+alt+del)and click on the "Process" tab.
 
#Right click "xiii.exe" and click on  "Set Affinity".
 
#Make sure only "CPU 0" is selected.
 
  
'''Notes'''
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use {{code|SWITCHLEVEL}} followed by the [https://www.gog.com/forum/xiii/skipping_levels/post3 internal level identifier] in the in-game console ({{key|F2}})|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/xiii/skipping_levels Skipping levels?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>}}
{{ii}} The game now runs only on one processor and should work without any crashes.
 
}}
 
  
 
===Issues with dedicated server===
 
===Issues with dedicated server===
====Server launcher doesn't work====
+
====Server launcher does not work====
{{--}} Patch 1.3 causes many problems with the dedicated server launcher.
+
{{ii}} Server console window disappears immediately after start.
{{Fixbox|description=Download and install [https://xiii.opaquit.com/patch.php Unofficial Patch 1.4]|ref=<ref>[https://xiii.opaquit.com/downloads.php Opaquit's XIII Files - XIII Downloads] - from patch description: "Dedicated servers work again, just like with version 1.0"</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4]]|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://xiii.opaquit.com/downloads.php|title=Opaquit's XIII Files - XIII Downloads|date=2019-10-05|snippet=Dedicated servers work again, just like with version 1.0}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
  
 
====Failed to register the game server====
 
====Failed to register the game server====
{{ii}} When hosting a dedicated server, it tries to connect to an inactive master server.
+
{{ii}} The above error appears in the server console.
{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2018-04-13}}</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{code|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 the {{code|XIII.ini}} file.
+
# Open the {{code|XIII.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
# Delete the <code>ServerActors=IpDrv.RegisterServerToUbiCom</code> line.
+
# 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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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 +
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            =  
+
|audio            = HXAudio
|audio notes      =  
+
|audio notes      = Obscure driver that lacks surround sound support.
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 98, ME
+
|minOS    = 98
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minRAM  = 128 MB
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|minDX    = 8.1
 
|minDX    = 8.1
 
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 +
|minaudio = DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card
  
|recOS    = 2000, XP
+
|recOS    = ME, 2000, XP
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz
+
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium III 1 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recRAM  = 256 MB
|recHD    =  
+
|recHD    = 2.5 GB
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 +
|recDX    =
 
|recVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 64 MB
 +
|recaudio =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 03:39, 30 January 2020

This page is for the original game. For the 2020 remake, see XIII (2020).

XIII
XIII cover
Developers
Ubisoft Paris
macOS (OS X) Zonic Limited
Publishers
Ubisoft
OS X Feral Interactive
Engines
Unreal Engine 2
Release dates
Windows November 18, 2003
macOS (OS X) June 5, 2004
XIII guide on StrategyWiki
XIII on MobyGames
XIII on Wikipedia

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.
XIII
XIII 2003
XIII: Lost Identity 2011
XIII (2020) 2020

Key points

Official master server for online multiplayer has been shut down in 2012[1][2] (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
Retail
DRM-free
TAGES DRM
Released on multiple CDs, later editions on 1 DVD.
Patch 1.3 removes the copy protection.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
A demo is available.

Essential improvements

Patches

Official patches
Unofficial patches
All patches include previous patch updates.

Skip intro videos

Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[3]
Replace video files[4]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Video\.
  2. Delete or rename the files: alien.bik, nvidia.bik and ubi.bik.
  3. Download the blank video file.
  4. Move the file to <path-to-game>\Video\.
  5. Create two copies of this file in the same location.
  6. Rename all three blank video files respectively to alien.bik, nvidia.bik and ubi.bik.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\system\[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\save\[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
1 quicksave slot + 9 autosave slots available. Addition save slots can be made by creating an additional profile. Game does not autosave progress.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy

Video settings

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

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[3]
Modify XIII.ini[4][5]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open the XIII.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
  3. Change the values of FullscreenViewportX and FullscreenViewportY to your desired resolution.
  4. Save the changes.
  5. Set the field of view (FOV) according to the given aspect ratio or resolution:
    • 16:9 - 101.4
    • 16:10 - 95.43
    • 2560x1080 - 116.91
    • 1366x768 - 101.43
    • 1360x768 - 101.18
Cursor is upscaled.

Field of view (FOV)

Modify DefUser.ini[5]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open the DefUser.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
  3. Change the values of DesiredFOV and DefaultFOV to your desired FOV.
  4. Save the changes.

Notes

The change only takes effect when starting a new profile.

Windowed

Use unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[3]
  1. Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.
  2. Toggle with F11.
Use DxWnd[citation needed]
  1. Download, extract and run DxWnd.
  2. Click on Edit, then Add.
  3. Set Name (e.g. XIII) and Path (<path-to-game>\system\XIII.exe).
  4. Check Do not notify on task switch.
  5. Set Window initial position & size.
  6. Select Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed.
  7. Click on the Mouse tab, then for Mouse clipper select LOCKED.
  8. Click OK and File, then Save and Yes.

High frame rate

Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Use dgVoodoo 2[6]
  1. Download and extract dgVoodoo 2.
  2. Open the MS folder and copy the contents of the x86 folder to <path-to-game>\system\.
  3. Run the dgVoodooCpl.exe file.
  4. Click Add and select <path-to-game>\system\.
  5. Check Enumerate refresh rates.
  6. Go to the DirectX tab.
  7. Select Resolution from the list (e.g. 1920x1080, 119Hz).
  8. Uncheck dgVoodoo Watermark, and click OK.

Input settings

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Mouse smoothing

Modify DefUser.ini[7]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open the DefUser.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
  3. Change the value of bMaxMouseSmoothing to:
  • False to disable mouse smoothing;
  • True to enable mouse smoothing.
  1. Save the changes.
Requires starting a new profile.

Mouse sensitivity

Modify DefUser.ini[7]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open the DefUser.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
  3. Change the values of MouseX=Axis aMouseX Speed=6.0, MouseY=Axis aMouseY Speed=6.0 and MouseSensitivity=3.00000 to fine-tune your sensitivity.
  4. Save the changes.
It's not recommended to adjust MouseSensitivity as the in-game slider may override it.
Requires starting a new profile.

Audio settings

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

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.
Czech
Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.
French
Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.
German
Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.
Italian
Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Local retail release only.
Russian
Spanish
Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.
Turkish
Fan translation, download.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
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.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
8 Versus
Online play
8 Versus
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.[3]
A list of running game servers can be found here.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
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.
Direct IP
Open the console (F2) and use SWITCHLEVEL followed by the IP and port.[8]
Alternatively, you can use XIII IP Join.

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)[9]
UDP 7099, 7777
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

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+[3]
  1. Download unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.
  2. Install the patch by selecting the (Re-)Install XIII The Game method.
Supported versions of the game can be found in the patch description.
Apply compatibility settings and rename the setup.exe file[10]
  1. Create a folder on Desktop named XIII.
  2. Inside XIII folder, create folders named CD 1, CD 2, CD 3, and CD 4.
  3. Copy the entire CD to each of their respective folders, e.g. CD 1 to the CD 1 folder, and so on.
  4. Enable the following compatibility settings for the setup.exe file in the CD 1 folder: Compatibility mode (Windows 98 / Windows ME).
  5. Open the Task Manager (Ctrl+ Shift+Esc) and go to Processes.
  6. Start setup.exe in the CD 1 folder.
  7. In the Task Manager you'll notice a bunch of new processes start up, when this happens change the name of the setup.exe to something else, e.g. to abc.exe.
  8. Installation of CD 1 will continue.
  9. When it asks for CD 2, change whatever you named the setup.exe back to setup.exe.
  10. Follow the rest of the installation instructions.

Game crashes and starting problems

Fixed in GOG.com version.
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[11]
Set CPU affinity in Task Manager[6]
  1. Launch the game.
  2. While in main menu minimize the game (Alt+Tab ).
  3. Open the Task Manager (Ctrl+ Shift+Esc) and click on the Processes tab.
  4. Right click XIII.exe and click on Set Affinity.
  5. Make sure only CPU 0 is selected.
May cause some timing or framerate issues in multiplayer.[11]

Game will not start in fullscreen

Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[11]
Modify XIII.ini[11]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open the XIII.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
  3. Change the value of ReduceMouseLag to False.
  4. Save the changes.

Game runs in slow motion

Fixed in GOG.com version.
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[3]

Left click leaves game

Left mouse click causes focus change away from the fullscreen window back to your desktop.
Use Alt+Tab [11]

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)[12]

Issues with dedicated server

Server launcher does not work

Server console window disappears immediately after start.
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4[13]

Failed to register the game server

The above error appears in the server console.
Modify XIII.ini[4]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location; <path-to-game>\Server\ when using unofficial patch 1.4.
  2. Open the XIII.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
  3. Delete the ServerActors=IpDrv.RegisterServerToUbiCom line or insert a semicolon (;) before it.
  4. Save the changes.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio HXAudio Obscure driver that lacks surround sound support.
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.5v

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card

Notes

  1. 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).

References

  1. InsideXIII - The XIII Community - News  »  XIII-The-Game, what next ?
  2. Ubisoft Support - Multiplayer wurde eingestellt!
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 XIII All-In-One Installer (HD / Multiplayer ready) file - Mod DB - from patch description
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2019-10-05
  5. 5.0 5.1 XIII | WSGF
  6. 6.0 6.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2018-03-27
  7. 7.0 7.1 Verified by User:Stereo3D on 2017-06-07
  8. Legacy:Console Commands/Admin Console Commands - Unreal Wiki - last accessed on 2015-12-13
  9. InsideXIII - last accessed on 2019-10-05
    "Required ports to forward: 7099 (ping lamp) and 7777 (connect to server), both UDP."
  10. installing XIII Windows 7+delete your savegames error fix - YouTube
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Verified by User:Locke on 2019-10-04
    Confirmed by the author of the unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.
  12. Skipping levels?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
  13. Opaquit's XIII Files - XIII Downloads - last accessed on 2019-10-05
    "Dedicated servers work again, just like with version 1.0"