Difference between revisions of "Call of Juarez: The Cartel"
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 8, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 8, 2011}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|call-of-juarez-the-cartel|51}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|call-of-juarez-the-cartel|51}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Time-limited }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | FPS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Call of Juarez }} | ||
|steam appid = 33420 | |steam appid = 33420 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |hltb = 1488 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 53289 | ||
|wikipedia = Call of Juarez: The Cartel | |wikipedia = Call of Juarez: The Cartel | ||
|winehq = 13469 | |winehq = 13469 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| − | + | ||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = The DirectX 11 renderer is slower and does not offer any noticeable improvements in graphics quality.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402215145/http://benchmark3d.com/call-of-juarez-the-cartel-benchmark|title=Call of Juarez: The Cartel Benchmark – BenchmarK3D (retrieved)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
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| + | Uplay actions, and rewards can no longer be unlocked.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/1241617-Online-Services-Update-Masterlist-Forums|title=Online Services Update Masterlist - Ubisoft Forums|date=2018-06-26}}</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 33420 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable}} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Currently not available digitally due to a publishing dispute between Techland and Ubisoft.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.destructoid.com/ubisoft-sheds-light-on-why-they-had-to-pull-multiple-call-of-juarez-games-from-sale-498472.phtml|title=Ubisoft sheds light on why they had to pull multiple Call of Juarez games from sale - Destructoid|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Pre-Order DLC | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Pre-Order Pack 1 | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Pre-Order Pack 2 | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip Intro|ref=<ref name="Zach Fett">{{Refcheck|user=Zach_Fett|date=2021-04-18}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\MD\Data\Menu\Movies}}. | ||
| + | # Delete or rename {{file|Intro_720p.wmv}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Call of Juarez - The Cartel\out\Settings\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = false | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Call of juarez the cartel video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Call of juarez the cartel video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/call-juarez-cartel/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
| − | |fov notes = Default is 50° vertical. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | + | |fov notes = Default is 50° vertical. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] or use [https://www.nexusmods.com/callofjuarezthecartel/mods/1 The Cartel Overhaul Mod] for 68° vertical/100° horizontal. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = Only borderless available. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = Only borderless available. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit default_levels.xml|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit default_levels.xml|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | #Go to | + | #Go to {{file|{p|game}}\MD}} |
| − | #Open | + | #Open {{file|Data0.pak}} with [https://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip] or similar archive tool. |
| − | #In it go to | + | #In it go to {{folder|Skills}} and extract a file {{file|default_levels.xml}} |
| − | #Go to | + | #Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Call of Juarez - The Cartel\out}} |
| − | #In this folder create a folder | + | #In this folder, create a folder titled {{folder|Data}}. |
| − | #In folder | + | #In the {{folder|Data}} folder, create another folder, named {{folder|Skills}}. |
| − | #Now move | + | #Now move the extracted {{file|default_levels.xml}} file to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Call of Juarez - The Cartel\out\Data\Skills}}. |
| − | #Open | + | #Open {{file|default_levels.xml}} in a text editor. |
#Change <code><prop n="CameraDefaultFOV" v="50.0"/></code> to the desired FOV value. | #Change <code><prop n="CameraDefaultFOV" v="50.0"/></code> to the desired FOV value. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Video.scr|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Video.scr|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | #Go to | + | #Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Call of Juarez - The Cartel\out\Settings}}. |
| − | #Open | + | #Open {{file|Video.scr}} in a text editor. |
#Remove the line <code>Fullscreen()</code> | #Remove the line <code>Fullscreen()</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = |
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = limited |
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = ADS sensitivity is lower than the hip fire sensitivity, see [[#ADS Sensitivity|ADS Sensitivity]] |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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| − | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Call of juarez the cartel audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Call of juarez the cartel audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Czech | |language = Czech | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Dutch | |language = Dutch | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Microstuttering=== | ===Microstuttering=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Changing CPU Priority|fix= | ||
| + | #Open the Task Manager, and go to the Details tab. | ||
| + | #Right-click 'CoJ_TheCartel' and select 'Set Priority'. | ||
| + | #Select 'High'. Then click 'Change priority'. | ||
| + | {{ii}} This has to be done every time the game is launched. | ||
| + | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable repeat keystrokes while in the game|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/204450/discussions/0/810925398541750410/]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable repeat keystrokes while in the game|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/204450/discussions/0/810925398541750410/]</ref>|fix= | ||
# Enter the Ease of access center (this can be accessed through Accessories after clicking Start). | # Enter the Ease of access center (this can be accessed through Accessories after clicking Start). | ||
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# Ensure that 'Turn on Filter Keys' is ticked at the top and apply. | # Ensure that 'Turn on Filter Keys' is ticked at the top and apply. | ||
# When you're done, untick the box and apply. | # When you're done, untick the box and apply. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===ADS sensitivity=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit default_levels.xml|fix= | ||
| + | #Go to {{file|{p|game}}\MD}} | ||
| + | #Open {{file|Data0.pak}} with [https://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip] or similar archive tool. | ||
| + | #In it go to {{folder|Skills}} and extract a file {{file|default_levels.xml}} | ||
| + | #Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Call of Juarez - The Cartel\out}} | ||
| + | #In this folder, create a folder titled {{folder|Data}}. | ||
| + | #In the {{folder|Data}} folder, create another folder, named {{folder|Skills}}. | ||
| + | #Now move the extracted {{file|default_levels.xml}} file to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Call of Juarez - The Cartel\out\Data\Skills}}. | ||
| + | #Open {{file|default_levels.xml}} in a text editor}}. | ||
| + | #Change <code><prop n="LookAimVertSpeed_Mouse" v="0.125"/></code> to <code><prop n="LookAimVertSpeed_Mouse" v="0.25"/></code> | ||
| + | #Change <code><prop n="LookAimHorzSpeed_Mouse" v="0.125"/></code> to <code><prop n="LookAimHorzSpeed_Mouse" v="0.25"/></code> | ||
| + | #Save the changes. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===High FOV causes clipping=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/callofjuarezthecartel/mods/1 The Cartel Overhaul Mod]|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} When using a higher FOV there will be a large amount of clipping on most weapon models. This mod fixes the issue by setting the FOV to 68° vertical (100° horizontal) and moving the positions of every weapon to remove as much clipping as possible. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = true |
|online play players = 12 | |online play players = 12 | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = While Ubisoft claims online functionalities have been discontinued on November 11, 2017, this only refers to Uplay actions and rewards. Online multiplayer uses the Steamworks API.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Demon272481|date=2023-04-28}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = true |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
|p2p = | |p2p = | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==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, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/call-of-juarez-the-cartel/ here]. | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9, 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = Steamworks | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Mods=== | ||
| + | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/callofjuarezthecartel/mods/1 The Cartel Overhaul Mod] - Massive overhaul mod for Call of Juarez: The Cartel. Increases the FOV to 68° vertical, fixes weapon model clipping due to high FOV, unlocks all weapons including previously unobtainable ones, improves the sluggish movement, removes motion blur, and much more. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
| − | |minCPU2 = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.0 GHz |
|minRAM = 1 GB (XP) <br/>2 GB (Vista, 7) | |minRAM = 1 GB (XP) <br/>2 GB (Vista, 7) | ||
|minHD = 8 GB | |minHD = 8 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT |
| − | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3850 |
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|recOS = Vista, 7 | |recOS = Vista, 7 | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz |
| − | |recCPU2 = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 3.0 GHz |
|recRAM = 2 GB (XP) <br/>3 GB (Vista, 7) | |recRAM = 2 GB (XP) <br/>3 GB (Vista, 7) | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 |
| − | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4870 |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Techland | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Engines | |
| Chrome Engine 5 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 8, 2011 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 51 |
| IGDB | 51 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Microtransactions | Time-limited |
| Modes | Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | FPS |
| Themes | North America |
| Series | Call of Juarez |
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| Call of Juarez | |
|---|---|
| Call of Juarez | 2006 |
| Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood | 2009 |
| Call of Juarez: The Cartel | 2011 |
| Call of Juarez: Gunslinger | 2013 |
Call of Juarez: The Cartel is a multiplayer first-person FPS game in the Call of Juarez series.
The DirectX 11 renderer is slower and does not offer any noticeable improvements in graphics quality.[1]
Uplay actions, and rewards can no longer be unlocked.[2]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Steam (unavailable) | |
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- Currently not available digitally due to a publishing dispute between Techland and Ubisoft.[3]
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Order DLC | |
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| Pre-Order Pack 1 | |
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| Pre-Order Pack 2 | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Skip Intro[4] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Call of Juarez - The Cartel\out\Settings\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33420/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\33420\remote\out |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33420/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Image is heavily letterboxed. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Default is 50° vertical. See Field of view (FOV) or use The Cartel Overhaul Mod for 68° vertical/100° horizontal. | ||
| Windowed | Only borderless available. 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. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
| Edit default_levels.xml[citation needed] |
|---|
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- Open
Data0.pakwith 7-Zip or similar archive tool. - In it go to
Skillsand extract a filedefault_levels.xml - Go to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Call of Juarez - The Cartel\out - In this folder, create a folder titled
Data. - In the
Datafolder, create another folder, namedSkills. - Now move the extracted
default_levels.xmlfile to%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Call of Juarez - The Cartel\out\Data\Skills. - Open
default_levels.xmlin a text editor. - Change
<prop n="CameraDefaultFOV" v="50.0"/>to the desired FOV value.
Notes
- Changing FOV affects gun physics. Too high FOV will result in a gun kicking downwards.
}}
Windowed
| Video.scr[citation needed] |
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ADS sensitivity is lower than the hip fire sensitivity, see ADS Sensitivity | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | 5.1 | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Issues fixed
Microstuttering
| Changing CPU Priority |
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| Disable repeat keystrokes while in the game[5] |
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ADS sensitivity
| Edit default_levels.xml |
|---|
|
- Open
Data0.pakwith 7-Zip or similar archive tool. - In it go to
Skillsand extract a filedefault_levels.xml - Go to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Call of Juarez - The Cartel\out - In this folder, create a folder titled
Data. - In the
Datafolder, create another folder, namedSkills. - Now move the extracted
default_levels.xmlfile to%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Call of Juarez - The Cartel\out\Data\Skills. - Open
default_levels.xmlin a text editor}}. - Change
<prop n="LookAimVertSpeed_Mouse" v="0.125"/>to<prop n="LookAimVertSpeed_Mouse" v="0.25"/> - Change
<prop n="LookAimHorzSpeed_Mouse" v="0.125"/>to<prop n="LookAimHorzSpeed_Mouse" v="0.25"/> - Save the changes.
}}
High FOV causes clipping
| Use The Cartel Overhaul Mod |
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Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 12 | Versus, Co-op While Ubisoft claims online functionalities have been discontinued on November 11, 2017, this only refers to Uplay actions and rewards. Online multiplayer uses the Steamworks API.[6] |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
VR support
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c, 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Mods
- The Cartel Overhaul Mod - Massive overhaul mod for Call of Juarez: The Cartel. Increases the FOV to 68° vertical, fixes weapon model clipping due to high FOV, unlocks all weapons including previously unobtainable ones, improves the sluggish movement, removes motion blur, and much more.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.0 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 3.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) |
2 GB (XP) 3 GB (Vista, 7) |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 3850 DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 4870 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/33420/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (33420) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Call of Juarez: The Cartel Benchmark – BenchmarK3D (retrieved) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Online Services Update Masterlist - Ubisoft Forums - last accessed on 2018-06-26
- ↑ Ubisoft sheds light on why they had to pull multiple Call of Juarez games from sale - Destructoid - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Zach_Fett on 2021-04-18
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Verified by User:Demon272481 on 2023-04-28