This page is for the original game. For the remake, see XIII (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 online multiplayer shut down in 2012[1][2] — alternative master server is available.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- InsideXIII - A fan site for the game
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Retail |
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TAGES DRM Released on multiple CDs, later editions on 1 DVD. Patch 1.3 removes the copy protection. |
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GOG.com |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- All patches include previous patch updates (except for patch 1.5).
Official patches
- Patch 1.3
Unofficial patches
- Patch 1.4 by Opaquit
- Patch 1.4.2 by Arthur (recommended)
Skip intro videos
Replace video files[4]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\Video\
- Delete or rename the files
alien.bik , nvidia.bik and ubi.bik
- Download the blank video file
- Move the file to
<path-to-game>\Video\
- Create two copies of this file in the same location.
- Rename all three blank video files respectively to
alien.bik , nvidia.bik and ubi.bik
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Modify XIII.ini [4][5]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open the
XIII.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
- Change the values of
FullscreenViewportX=800 and FullscreenViewportY=600 to your desired resolution.
- Save the changes.
- For perfect Hor+ behavior, 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
Notes
- Cursor is upscaled.
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- Requires starting a new profile.
Modify DefUser.ini [5]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open the
DefUser.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
- Change the values of
DesiredFOV=85.000000 and DefaultFOV=85.000000 to your desired FOV.
- Save the changes.
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Use DxWnd[6]
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- Download and run DxWnd
- Click on Edit, then Add.
- Set the name and executable path.
- Set Do not notify on task switch.
- Set the window position and size.
- Set Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed.
- Click on Input tab, set Cursor clipper to Locked.
- Click OK, then File and Save.
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Modify XIII.ini [6]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open the
XIII.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
- Change the value of
UseVSync=True to False
- Save the changes.
- Enabled by default, poorly implemented, causes issues with frame rate pacing, stuttering, as well as with severe input lag. Enable in control panel for best results.
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Input settings
Template:Input settings
In-game control settings (1/6).
In-game control settings (2/6).
In-game control settings (3/6).
In-game control settings (4/6).
In-game control settings (5/6).
In-game control settings (6/6).
- Requires starting a new profile.
Modify DefUser.ini [7]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open the
DefUser.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
- Change the value of
bMaxMouseSmoothing=True to False
- Save the changes.
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- Requires starting a new profile.
Modify DefUser.ini [7]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open the
DefUser.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
- 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.
- Save the changes.
Notes
- It's not recommended to adjust
MouseSensitivity as the in-game slider may override it.
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Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
|vorpx = hackable
|vorpx modes = G3D
|vorpx notes = User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4, 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
Connection types
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
- 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? (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.
4-CD installation problem[10]
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- 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 the Task Manager (Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Esc) and go to Processes.
- Start
setup.exe 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
setup.exe to something else, e.g. to abc.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
- Putting XIII in compatibility mode for "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)" crashes less and helps performance while running the game.
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Game crashes and starting problems
Set CPU affinity[11]
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- Launch the game.
- While in main menu minimize the game (Alt+Tab ↹).
- Open the Task Manager (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.
Notes
- The game now runs only on one processor and should work without any crashes.
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Game will not start in fullscreen
Modify XIII.ini [12][13]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open the
XIII.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
- Change the value of
ReduceMouseLag=True to False
- Save the changes.
Or
- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open the
XIII.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
- Find the section
D3DDrv.D3DRenderDevice and replace the contents with the following:
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
- Save the changes.
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Game runs in slow motion
- The game runs with a blurred, slow frame rate.
Use UnrealEngine Custom Launcher[14]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open the
XIII.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
- Change the value of
UseVSync=True to False
- Save the changes.
- Rename the
XIII.int file.
- Download the file
- Extract the
Launch.int file from the download to <path-to-game>\system\
- Rename the
Launch.int file to XIII.int
Notes
- Vsync can be re-enabled manually in the graphics adapter settings (Nvidia or AMD Catalyst Control Panel).
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Left click leaves game
- Left mouse click causes focus change away from the fullscreen window back to your desktop.
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.
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Use dgVoodoo 2[11]
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- Download and extract dgVoodoo 2
- Open the
MS folder and copy the contents to <path-to-game>\system\
- Run
dgVoodooCpl.exe
- Click on Add and select
<path-to-game>\system\
- Enable Enumerate refresh rates.
- Go to the DirectX tab.
- Set the resolution from the list (e.g. 1920x1080, 119Hz).
- Uncheck Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state and dgVoodoo Watermark and click OK.
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Issues with dedicated server
Server launcher doesn't work
- Patch 1.3 causes many problems with the dedicated server launcher.
Failed to register the game server
- When hosting a dedicated server, it tries to connect to an inactive master server.
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
8 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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macOS (OS X) | |
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Middleware
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
98 |
ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
| Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) |
128 MB |
256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
1.2 GB |
2.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible
| 64 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) |
DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card | |
Notes
References