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Revision as of 21:22, 5 May 2015

Duke Nukem 3D
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Developers
3D Realms
Mac OS Lion Entertainment, Inc.
Publishers
GT Interactive
Mac OS MacSoft
Engines
Build
Release dates
DOS January 29, 1996[1]
Mac OS (Classic) 1997
Windows February 26, 2009[2]
macOS (OS X) December 12, 2012[3]
Linux September 4, 2013[4]
Duke Nukem 3D on Wikipedia

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game needs a fix to work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later (see API for details).
Duke Nukem
Duke Nukem 1991
Duke Nukem II 1993
Duke Nukem 3D 1996
Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project 2002
Duke Nukem Forever 2011
Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition 2013
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour 2016
Duke Nukem Forever (2001) 2022
Duke Nukem Forever: Restoration Project (unofficial) Early access

For the updated version, see Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition.

Key points

Can run on virtually any computer
Duke Nukem 3D source code was released in 2003, making the game very mod-friendly.

General information

Official game site
Duke Nukem Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM details are not known
Regular or Atomic Edition.
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Official website
DRM-free
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GOG.com
DRM-free
Atomic Edition pre-packaged with DOSBox.[5]
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Steam
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DOS version pre-packaged with EDuke32.[6] Also available as part of Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition.
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Version differences

The Atomic Edition includes the Plutonium Pak expansion. All digital distribution versions include the expansion.
Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition includes both the DOS Atomic Edition as well as an updated version that includes the game's expansion packs.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Plutonium Pak Included with Atomic Edition and all digital distribution versions.
DOS
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Duke Caribbean: Life's A Beach Sold at retail; included with the Megaton Edition (see Run in EDuke32).
DOS
Duke It Out In D.C. Sold at retail; included with the Megaton Edition (see Run in EDuke32).
DOS
Duke: Nuclear Winter Sold at retail; included with the Megaton Edition (see Run in EDuke32).
DOS

Essential improvements

Patches

All patches for the retail version can be found here. Digital distribution versions are already patched.

EDuke32 source port

EDuke32 is a modern source port and map editor for Windows, OS X and Linux. It features many improvements including higher resolutions, widescreen/multi-monitor support, and optional support for high resolution textures and models.

High Resolution Pack

The High Resolution Pack for EDuke32 adds high resolution textures and 3D models (in place of the 2D sprites used by the original game).

YANG multiplayer

YANG is an easy to use program for hosting multiplayer matches using EDuke32 or another source port.

Mods

Duke Nukem 3D mods lists some of the most popular mods.

Duke Nukem Forever 2013 Mod for Eduke32 transports the basic ideas and areas from Forever (and its 2001 preview) into the original Duke Nukem 3D.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Save game data location

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game options menu.
In-game options menu.
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Graphics settings (GOG.com version)

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Field of view (FOV)

Instructions

Input settings

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Audio settings

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

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
2-8
Online play
2-8 Use YANG.

Connection types

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
Red/blue anaglyph support was never finished. Broken in v1.5.[7]
Headsets
SteamVR
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list).
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Use DukeVR.
Windows Mixed Reality
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer.
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
Traditional controller
Keyboard/Mouse

System requirements

DOS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) DOS
Processor (CPU) Intel 486DX2 66 MHz
System memory (RAM) 8 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 68 MB
Video card (GPU) VGA
Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista
Processor (CPU) 1.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 7 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.6.8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core Duo 2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 400 MB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM

Notes

  1. 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>/359850/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (359850) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References