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Revision as of 14:47, 19 August 2022
This page is for the BFG Edition. For the original release, see Doom 3.
Key points
- Doom 3: BFG Edition consists of Doom, Doom II, Doom 3, Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil, and The Lost Mission.
- Source port and mod support available.
- Supports higher maximum frame rates compared to the original Doom 3.
- Doom and Doom II are censored and contain unique IWADs; however, they can be decensored.
- In-game cutscenes in Doom 3 and its expansions are unskipable unlike the original Doom 3. Use DOOM: BFA Edition to enable cutscene skipping.
- Mods for the original Doom 3 are not compatible with the BFG Edition unless converted for DOOM: BFA Edition.
General information
- Doom Wiki
- Differences between Doom 3 and Doom 3 BFG Edition
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- The Bethesda.net release is no longer available as the Bethesda.net Launcher is being retired. Users who own games in their Bethesda.net Library will be able to transfer their games to their Steam account for free, even after the launcher is officially retired.
- Users who own Doom 3 (2019) on Bethesda.net will receive a free copy of Doom 3: Bethesda.net Edition on Steam when they transfer the game over.
Version differences
- Doom 3 (2019) (Also known as Doom 3: Bethesda.net Edition on Steam) is a discounted version of Doom 3: BFG Edition that only has the single-player content and does not include Doom or Doom II.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
- The copyright screen and the photosensitive warning from Doom 3 (2019) will still be displayed.
Modify the intro videos[2]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\base\video .
- Rename/delete/move
loadvideo.bik .
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Game data
In-game general settings.
In-game options menu (for Doom/Doom II).
Configuration file(s) location
-
DOOM 3 BFG
is for the BFG Edition and DOOM 3
is for Doom 3 (2019). DOOM: BFA Edition uses the DOOM BFA
folder.
- Some settings are stored in
profile.bin
where the save data folder is located.
Save game data location
- Doom 3: BFG Edition and Doom 3 (2019) are limited to only 14 manual save slots, which are shared across all 3 campaigns. Doom and Doom II are limited to 6 save slots.
Video
Custom world FOV[5]
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Use the +set g_fov <value> parameter to adjust the world FOV.
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Custom view model FOV[citation needed]
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- Install DOOM: BFA Edition.
- Use the
pm_vmfov <value> console command to adjust the view model FOV.
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- Frame rate can be set to 60 FPS or 120 FPS.
Input
In-game general control settings.
In-game key/button map settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
Enable always run toggle on Classic Doom
Use DOOM: BFA Edition[citation needed]
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- The always run toggle works on Doom 1 & 2's single and multi-player; on Doom 3 it works only on multi-player.
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Enable crouch toggle
Launch the game with +set in_toggleCrouch 1 parameter or use the console command in_toggleCrouch 1 [4]
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Enable zoom toggle
Launch the game with +set in_toggleZoom 1 parameter or use the console command in_toggleZoom 1 [4]
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Re-enable zoom function
Use the console command bind [desired key, mouse, or controller button] _zoom [4]
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Audio
In-game audio settings (for Doom/Doom II).
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Available only for Doom and Doom II. Not available for Doom 3 and its expansions. |
Surround sound |
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7.1; Doom and Doom II also benefit from surround sound in this bundle. |
Subtitles |
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Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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EAX support |
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Use DOOM: BFA Edition with its ROE addon. |
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Use the +set sys_lang "english" parameter. |
Czech |
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Fan translation. |
French |
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Use the +set sys_lang "french" parameter. |
German |
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Use the +set sys_lang "german" parameter. |
Italian |
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Use the +set sys_lang "italian" parameter. |
Japanese |
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Use the +set sys_lang "japanese" parameter. |
Russian |
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ported from the original release, download. |
Spanish |
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Use the +set sys_lang "spanish" parameter. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type |
Native |
Players |
Notes |
LAN play |
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Online play |
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Versus Steam only. Co-op mods are available as well as ones that increase the total number of players allowed in a multiplayer match. |
Connection types
- Despite the GOG.com version being single-player only, it is possible to play multiplayer by adding
seta net_useplatformbackend 0
in default.cfg
and use the console command connect
in order to join the server.
VR support
Issues fixed
DOOM 3: BFG doesn't start
- At launch, no window appears, no error message, nothing happens at all.
Apparently this error is caused by most newer Nvidia drivers not being able to launch Doom 3 BFG in full screen.
Launch the game with +set r_fullscreen -1 +set r_windowHeight "YYYY" +set r_windowWidth "XXXX" +set r_windowY "0" +set r_windowX "0" parameter[8]
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- By default, the game only accepts exactly 60 Hz or 120 Hz refresh rate via in-game option.
Set refresh rate with DOOM: BFA[9]
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- Install DOOM: BFA Edition.
- Set the frame rate option to the desired refresh rate.
Notes
- The refresh rate and the frame rate are both a singular CVAR.
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Set refresh rate with CVARs[citation needed]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Create and open
autoexec.cfg .
- Add
set r_vidMode "-1" .
- Add
set r_displayRefresh "0" to set screen refresh rate (also accepts custom values).
- Add
set r_customWidth "XXXX" to set the fullscreen resolution width.
- Add
set r_customHeight "YYYY" to set the fullscreen resolution height.
- Add
set r_fullscreen "1" to set fullscreen (0 = windowed, 1 = fullscreen on monitor 1, 2 = fullscreen on monitor 2, etc.)
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DOOM 3: BFG won't play fullscreen unless at native resolution
- When selecting anything other than your native resolution the game gets reduced to a window on the top left corner of your screen.
Disable DPI Scaling option either by going to the application properties or by disabling it on a system level through windows scaling settings[10]
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Chain gun fire rate is slow
- Chain gun fires more slowly if the game is running at 60 FPS.
Set the frame rate option to 120 FPS[11][12]
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Wrong language selected by default
OpenGL startup fix
Game crashes on loading screen
Use old AMD OpenGL driver[15]
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- Download old Catalyst 13.1 atioglxx.dll.
- Extract
atioglxx.dll into the installation folder.
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"Achievements have been disabled" prompt appearing when taking screenshots when the console is not enabled
- By default, the game and the client's overlay use F12 for taking screenshots, which is considered enabling the console with the former.
- Certain mods like Old Ammo Count on Pickups will disable achievements no matter what. The only way to bypass this is through DOOM: BFA Edition by re-enabling Steam achievements.
Unbind the in-game Screenshot key and reload to a save before it happened[16]
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MSAA has no effect (RBDoom3BFG)
- The only anti-aliasing technique that works with HDR is SMAA.
Disable HDR to use MSAA[17]
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- Open the console with ~.
- Type in and enter
set r_useHDR 0 .
- Restart the game. MSAA should work now.
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Screen flashes white when taking damage (RBDoom3BFG/DOOM: BFA Edition)
- Certain video settings combinations can cause visual bugs such as pain flashes being replaced with a white flash in these source ports.
Disable motion blur if using SMAA or use MSAA instead when using motion blur (RBDoom3BFG)[18]
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Disable filmic post-processing effects when using motion blur or vice-versa (DOOM: BFA Edition)[5]
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- Open the console with ~
- Type in and enter
set r_useFilmicPostProcessEffects 0 to disable the filmic post-processing effects or disable motion blur from the in-game settings.
- Now type in
vid_restart . The game should no longer flash white when taking damage.
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Graphics being corrupted after updating Nvidia drivers to 496.13
Upgrade the driver up to version 496.49 or higher.[19]
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Other information
API
Middleware
Decensoring Doom and Doom II
Install DOOM: BFA Edition and use the original Doom and Doom II IWADs[20]
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- Back up the original Doom 3: BFG Edition's
DOOM.WAD and DOOM2.WAD files before replacing them.
- DOOM: BFA Edition has support for using the uncensored MS-DOS versions of The Ultimate Doom's and Doom II: Hell on Earth's IWAD files.
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Use decensoring patch (Windows only)[21]
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- Back up the original Doom 3: BFG Edition's
DOOM.WAD and DOOM2.WAD files.
- Download the decensor patch and extract the
bfgdecens folder to somewhere temporarily.
- Go to
<path-to-game>\base\wads , copy the DOOM.WAD and DOOM2.WAD , and paste them into the bfgdecens folder.
- Run
doom1.bat and doom2.bat . These should generate two new .WAD files (udoomcen.wad and doom2cen.wad ).
- Rename
udoomcen.wad and doom2cen.wad to DOOM.WAD and DOOM2.WAD respectively.
- Put the newly uncensored
DOOM.WAD and DOOM2.WAD files back into in <path-to-game>\base\wads .
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Make BFG Edition play like the original Doom 3
Play Final Doom and the Master Levels in DOOM: BFA Edition
Playing Final Doom and the Master Levels in DOOM: BFA Edition[18]
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- Copy the
PLUTONIA.WAD and TNT.WAD files into <path-to-game>\base\wads .
- Create a new folder named
master in <path-to-game>\base\wads , then copy all 20 *.WAD files from Master Levels of Doom II into the master folder.
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Change the flashlight mode in Doom 3
Use DOOM: BFA Edition[5]
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- Install DOOM: BFA Edition.
- Go to Settings → Advanced Options, and set Flashlight mode to either
Original (Doom 3), BFG (BFG Edition), or BFG Mix (hybrid).
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Modifications
- A fork of RBDoom3BFG that adds some improvements and mod support for Doom 3: BFG Edition and the classic Doom games, the ability to play Doom II's other expansion and classic Doom command line arguments support. It is also compatible with the 2019 Bethesda.net re-release of Doom 3.
- This source port will disable Steam achievements unless this add-on is used.
- Comes bundled with a
pk4toBFG
tool that can convert original Doom 3 mods to be compatible with Doom 3: BFG Edition to an extent.
- Adds a CDL.exe after installation that allows you to customize the language of the u.i. among many different options for all the games included in the collection, some of these options can be accessed through an added "advanced settings" menu within the game.
- Enables usage of basic Doom 3 mods consisting of replaced sounds and textures (e.g. Perfected Doom 3).
- Comes with a build of RBDoom3BFG for Windows and a tool which extracts all contents of Doom 3: BFG Edition to a moddable structured folder. Mods with modified
dll
files will not work.
- Offers higher poly-count models, TGA textures, and effects including soft shadows (RBDoom3BFG).
- A .resources version of Doom 3 BFG Hi-Def mod adds support for RBDoom3BFG and Doom 3: BFA Edition.
- CstDoom3-BFG is a gameplay mod for Doom 3 BFG Edition. It is based on CstDoom3 for Doom 3.
- Source Code included in downloads
- Includes fixes for a considerable amount of bugs.
- Carmack's Reverse enabled by default, improving shadow quality.
- Adds many gameplay options that can be toggled, such as flashlight type and weapon values.
- Reintroduced optional cut contents, such as the Phasing Effects in Delta X.
- An optional local Achievements system.
- Not Compatible with other source ports such as RBDoom3BFG, Doom 3: BFA Edition and Doom 3 BFG Hi Def due to the inclusion of its own modified engine.
- Enables corpses to remain after enemy death (instead of disappearing), a common complaint of Doom 3 upon release.
- Converted to work with Doom 3 BFG Hi Def and RBDoom3BFG/Doom 3: BFA Edition.
- Brings back the original ammo count from Doom 3 (2004).
- Works even with the vanilla game.
- Removes the beam effect of the flash light.
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
Vista, 7 |
Vista, 7 64-bit |
Processor (CPU) |
2.0 GHz Dual Core
| 2.4 GHz Dual Core |
System memory (RAM) |
3 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
11 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT ATI Radeon HD 5750 512 MB of VRAM
| Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 5850 768 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References