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{{disambig||the original DOS version|[[Duke Nukem 3D]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 20, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 20, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 4, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 4, 2013}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|duke-nukem-3d-megaton-edition|}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS, Shooter }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Adult, North America, Sci-fi }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Duke Nukem }}
 
|steam appid  = 225140
 
|steam appid  = 225140
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|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
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|hltb        = 2919
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|lutris      = duke-nukem-3d-megaton-edition
 
|strategywiki = Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition
 
|strategywiki = Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition
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|mobygames    = 60066
 
|wikipedia    = Duke Nukem 3D#PC versions
 
|wikipedia    = Duke Nukem 3D#PC versions
 
|winehq      = 15063
 
|winehq      = 15063
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Duke Nukem}}
 
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{{disambig||the original DOS version|[[Duke Nukem 3D]]}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{++}} Supports Steam Workshop mods.
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|introduction      =
 +
 
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|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{ii}} [http://blog.pcgamingwiki.com/port-report/394/port-report-duke-3d-megaton-edition Port Report: Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition]
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{{ii}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20130401031626/http://blog.pcgamingwiki.com/port-report/394/port-report-duke-3d-megaton-edition Port Report: Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition]
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{{mm}} [http://dukenukem.wikia.com/wiki/Duke_Nukem_Wiki Duke Nukem Wiki]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/225140/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/225140/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://forums.duke4.net/ Duke Nukem Fan Community]
 
{{mm}} [https://forums.duke4.net/ Duke Nukem Fan Community]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 225140 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
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}}
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{{--}} No longer available for purchase.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://techraptor.net/content/duke-nukem-3d-megaton-edition-removed-from-stores|title=Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition Removed From Stores - TechRaptor|date=2016-10-11}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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{{--}} No longer available for purchase.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://techraptor.net/content/duke-nukem-3d-megaton-edition-removed-from-stores|title=Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition Removed From Stores - TechRaptor|date=2016-10-11}}</ref>
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video folder|ref=<ref name="refcheck Garrett">{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=July 2, 2014|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video folder|ref=<ref name="refcheck Garrett">{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=July 2, 2014|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\gameroot\</code>
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\gameroot|folder}}
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# Delete or rename <code>video</code>.
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# Delete or rename {{file|video|folder}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Source ports table|content=
 
{{Source ports table|content=
 
{{Source ports table/row| xDuke | url=http://vision.gel.ulaval.ca/~klein/duke3d/ | Straight port from the original DOS release that only adds a console and the ability to load music packs. | Windows }}
 
{{Source ports table/row| xDuke | url=http://vision.gel.ulaval.ca/~klein/duke3d/ | Straight port from the original DOS release that only adds a console and the ability to load music packs. | Windows }}
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{{Source ports table/row| hDuke | url=http://vision.gel.ulaval.ca/~klein/duke3d/ | Based off xDuke. Focused on multiplayer, it features extra parameters such as frag limit and an anti-cheat system. | Windows }}
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{{Source ports table/row| hDuke | url=http://vision.gel.ulaval.ca/~klein/duke3d/ | Based off '''xDuke'''. Focused on multiplayer, it features extra parameters such as frag limit and an anti-cheat system. | Windows }}
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{{Source ports table/row| nDuke | url=http://nduke.dukenukem.com.br/ | Base off xDuke. Similar to hDuke, it also features a team deathmatch mode. | Windows }}
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{{Source ports table/row| nDuke | url=http://nduke.dukenukem.com.br/ | Base off '''xDuke'''. Similar to '''hDuke''', it also features a team deathmatch mode. | Windows }}
 
{{Source ports table/row| Icculus Duke3D | url=http://icculus.org/duke3d/ | Straight port from the original DOS release for all platforms. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Source ports table/row| Icculus Duke3D | url=http://icculus.org/duke3d/ | Straight port from the original DOS release for all platforms. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Source ports table/row| BuildGDX | url=https://m210.duke4.net/index.php/downloads/download/8-java/53-buildgdx | Source port based on Java's libGDX framework. Adds high resolutions support, OpenGL renderer, and improved mouse controls.
 +
Can run official addon and custom made campaings straight from the main menu without the need to use installers or replace any original files. Supports multiplayer. '''Discontinued'''. | Windows, Linux, OS X }}
 +
{{Source ports table/row| NuBuildGDX | url=https://github.com/atsb/NuBuildGDX | Fork of '''BuildGDX''' aiming for stability, bug fixing and performance improvements. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Source ports table/row| EDuke32 | url=http://eduke32.com/ | Adds many modern features to Build engine such as high and widescreen resolution, dynamic lighting and shadows and expands the modding capabilities.<br />It doesn't properly support multiplayer yet. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Source ports table/row| EDuke32 | url=http://eduke32.com/ | Adds many modern features to Build engine such as high and widescreen resolution, dynamic lighting and shadows and expands the modding capabilities.<br />It doesn't properly support multiplayer yet. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Source ports table/row| EDuke32-OldMP | url=https://forums.duke4.net/topic/6523-eduke32-oldmp/ | A multiplayer branch of an old EDuke32 build. | Windows }}
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{{Source ports table/row| EDuke32-OldMP | url=https://forums.duke4.net/topic/6523-eduke32-oldmp/ | A multiplayer branch of an old '''EDuke32''' build. | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All source ports (except later builds of EDuke32) will require to manually copy all {{file|*.GRP}} files and {{file|DUKE.RTS}} into their root folders. They are located in <code>{{p|game}}\gameroot</code> and its <code>addons</code> subfolder.
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{{ii}} All source ports (except later builds of EDuke32) will require to manually copy all {{file|*.GRP}} files and {{file|DUKE.RTS}} into their root folders. They are located in {{file|{{p|game}}\gameroot|folder}} and its {{file|addons|folder}} subfolder.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\gameroot\duke3d.cfg|{{p|game}}\gameroot\duke3d-local.cfg}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\gameroot\duke3d.cfg|{{p|game}}\gameroot\duke3d-local.cfg}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|game}}\gameroot\duke3d.cfg|{{p|game}}\gameroot\duke3d-local.cfg}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|game}}/gameroot/duke3d.cfg|{{p|game}}/gameroot/duke3d-local.cfg}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{XDG|false}}
 
{{XDG|false}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\gameroot\*.sav}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\gameroot\*.sav}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
−
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|game}}\gameroot\*.sav}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|game}}/gameroot/*.sav}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\225140\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\225140\}}
 
}}
 
}}
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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
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|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
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|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
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{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/duke-nukem-3d-megaton-edition/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/duke-nukem-3d-megaton-edition/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
−
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = unsupported
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes= A smaller vertical FOV than at 4:3.
 
|widescreen resolution notes= A smaller vertical FOV than at 4:3.
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        = Multi-monitor resolutions crash the game.
 
|multimonitor notes        = Multi-monitor resolutions crash the game.
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
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|ultrawidescreen            = limited
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Vert-}} (decreased vertical FOV from 16:9).
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Vert-}} scaling.
 
|4k ultra hd                = false
 
|4k ultra hd                = false
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Supports resolution up to 2560x1440.
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Supports resolutions up to 2560x1440.
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
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|vsync notes                = Enabled by default since version 1.0.1.<ref>[https://store.steampowered.com/news/10345/ Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition Update Released - Steam News for Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition]</ref>
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|vsync notes                = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/10345/|title=Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition Update Released - Steam News for Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}}
 
{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|acceleration option notes = Negative mouse acceleration is introduced when enabling VSync. Make sure to disable in-game VSync to avoid that.
 
|acceleration option notes = Negative mouse acceleration is introduced when enabling VSync. Make sure to disable in-game VSync to avoid that.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = Mouse has a dead zone when moving the mouse slowly
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes  = Added in version 1.4.2.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/225140/announcements/detail/120796963940208177 Version 1.4.2 - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition]</ref>
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|controller support notes  = Added in version 1.4.2.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/225140/announcements/detail/120796963940208177|title=Version 1.4.2 - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Added in 1.0.3
 
|separate volume notes    = Added in 1.0.3
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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|royalty free audio      = always on
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|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
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  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
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  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
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  |subtitles = no
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  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Croatian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
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|subtitles = false
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|fan      = true
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|notes    = Fan Translation [https://drive.google.com/file/d/17nXifupav5E_7iSo6D7gVeMjIP2GyVaO/view?usp=sharing Download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===[[Glossary:Local play|Local play]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Local play|Local play]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Splitscreen mod|ref=<ref>[https://forums.duke4.net/topic/1178-splitscreen-mod/page__hl__splitscreen Splitscreen mod - Duke4.net Forums]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Splitscreen mod|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.duke4.net/topic/1178-splitscreen-mod/page__hl__splitscreen|title=Splitscreen mod - Duke4.net Forums|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Download [https://forums.duke4.net/topic/1178-splitscreen-mod/page__view__findpost__p__134218 this script file].
 
# Download [https://forums.duke4.net/topic/1178-splitscreen-mod/page__view__findpost__p__134218 this script file].
 
# Download the EDuke32 build in [https://forums.duke4.net/topic/1178-splitscreen-mod/page__view__findpost__p__219541 this post] and follow the instructions.
 
# Download the EDuke32 build in [https://forums.duke4.net/topic/1178-splitscreen-mod/page__view__findpost__p__219541 this post] and follow the instructions.
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Nuclear Winter crashes during cutscenes===
 
===Nuclear Winter crashes during cutscenes===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use -noanim parameter|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/225140/discussions/2/648811126566981097/#c540733523846174369 Crash on Nuclear Winter :: Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition Bug reports/Support]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>-noanim</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to disable cutscenes|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/225140/discussions/2/648811126566981097/#c540733523846174369|title=Crash on Nuclear Winter :: Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition Bug reports/Support|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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Add <code>-noanim</code> to the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Steam launch options]] to disable cutscenes.
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}}
 +
 
 +
===Display incorrectly scaled/cut off when using Windows display scaling===
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{{ii}} If the display scaling in Windows is set to something other than 100%, this game will not properly compensate for that as most games do.
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 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enable scaling override for game executable|fix=
 +
# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\bin|folder}}.
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# Right-click on {{file|sw.exe}} and select "Properties".
 +
# Click "Change high DPI settings" button.
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# Check "Override high DPI scaling" checkbox. Ensure dropdown is set to "Application".
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# Hit "OK" to save changes.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|opengl versions        = Unknown
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|opengl versions        = true
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
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|64-bit executable      = hackable
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|64-bit executable notes= See [[#Source ports|Source ports]].
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|windows 64-bit exe    = hackable
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes     = See [[#Source ports|Source ports]] for 64-bit.
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable= true
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
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|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  

Latest revision as of 23:51, 5 August 2023

For the original DOS version, see Duke Nukem 3D.

Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition
Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition cover
Developers
General Arcade
3D Realms
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Engines
Build
Release dates
Windows March 20, 2013
macOS (OS X) March 20, 2013
Linux September 4, 2013
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Themes Adult, North America, Sci-fi
Series Duke Nukem
Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition on HowLongToBeat
Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition on IGDB
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Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition guide on StrategyWiki
Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition on MobyGames
Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition on Wikipedia
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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

Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Duke Nukem series.

General information

Port Report: Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition
Steam Community Discussions
Duke Nukem Fan Community

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Steam (unavailable)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
No longer available for purchase.[1]
All versions require Steam DRM.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video folder[2]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\gameroot
  2. Delete or rename video.

Source ports

Name Description
xDuke Straight port from the original DOS release that only adds a console and the ability to load music packs.
Windows
hDuke Based off xDuke. Focused on multiplayer, it features extra parameters such as frag limit and an anti-cheat system.
Windows
nDuke Base off xDuke. Similar to hDuke, it also features a team deathmatch mode.
Windows
Icculus Duke3D Straight port from the original DOS release for all platforms.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
BuildGDX Source port based on Java's libGDX framework. Adds high resolutions support, OpenGL renderer, and improved mouse controls. Can run official addon and custom made campaings straight from the main menu without the need to use installers or replace any original files. Supports multiplayer. Discontinued.
Windows
Linux
macOS (OS X)
NuBuildGDX Fork of BuildGDX aiming for stability, bug fixing and performance improvements.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
EDuke32 Adds many modern features to Build engine such as high and widescreen resolution, dynamic lighting and shadows and expands the modding capabilities.
It doesn't properly support multiplayer yet.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
EDuke32-OldMP A multiplayer branch of an old EDuke32 build.
Windows
All source ports (except later builds of EDuke32) will require to manually copy all *.GRP files and DUKE.RTS into their root folders. They are located in <path-to-game>\gameroot and its addons subfolder.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\gameroot\duke3d.cfg[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\gameroot\duke3d-local.cfg[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
Linux <path-to-game>/gameroot/duke3d.cfg
<path-to-game>/gameroot/duke3d-local.cfg
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\gameroot\*.sav[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
Linux <path-to-game>/gameroot/*.sav
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\225140\

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

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

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 A smaller vertical FOV than at 4:3.
Multi-monitor
 
 Multi-monitor resolutions crash the game.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Vert- scaling.
4K Ultra HD
 
 Supports resolutions up to 2560x1440.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
[3]
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
In-game gamepad settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Negative mouse acceleration is introduced when enabling VSync. Make sure to disable in-game VSync to avoid that.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse has a dead zone when moving the mouse slowly
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Added in version 1.4.2.[4]
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

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

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Added in 1.0.3
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Croatian
Fan Translation Download.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Versus, Co-op
See Local play.
LAN play
8 Versus, Co-op
See Multiplayer frontends for extended features.
Online play
8 Versus, Co-op
See Multiplayer frontends for extended features.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Local play

Splitscreen mod[5]
  1. Download this script file.
  2. Download the EDuke32 build in this post and follow the instructions.
  3. Execute EDuke32 and set Input Devices to Keyboard Only, then exit. This will avoid mouse look to impede player 2 forward movement while keeping player 1 mouse look functional.
  4. Execute EDuke32 with the splitscreen parameters and remap player 2 keys in Control Settings.

Issues fixed

Nuclear Winter crashes during cutscenes

Run the game with the -noanim command line argument to disable cutscenes[6]

Display incorrectly scaled/cut off when using Windows display scaling

If the display scaling in Windows is set to something other than 100%, this game will not properly compensate for that as most games do.
Enable scaling override for game executable
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\bin.
  2. Right-click on sw.exe and select "Properties".
  3. Click "Change high DPI settings" button.
  4. Check "Override high DPI scaling" checkbox. Ensure dropdown is set to "Application".
  5. Hit "OK" to save changes.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
See Source ports for 64-bit.
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Interface libRocket
Multiplayer Steamworks

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) 1.5 GHz 1.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 400 MB
Video card (GPU) 256 MB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.7 10.8
Processor (CPU) 1.5 GHz 1.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 400 MB
Video card (GPU) 256 MB of VRAM
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 12.04
Processor (CPU) 1.5 GHz 1.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 400 MB
Video card (GPU) 256 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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