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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dungeon-siege-iii|76}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dungeon-siege-iii|76}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization| | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Dungeon Siege}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dungeon Siege }} | ||
|steam appid = 39160 | |steam appid = 39160 | ||
| + | |steam appid side= 39180, 39181, 39182, 39183, 39184, 39185, 39270 | ||
|gogcom id = 1142020247 | |gogcom id = 1142020247 | ||
| + | |gogcom id side= 1961257471, 2081563348 | ||
|hltb = 2959 | |hltb = 2959 | ||
| + | |lutris = dungeon-siege-iii | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 52197 |
|wikipedia = Dungeon Siege III | |wikipedia = Dungeon Siege III | ||
|winehq = 13203 | |winehq = 13203 | ||
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{{Availability/row| GMG | dungeon-siege-iii | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | dungeon-siege-iii | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | dungeon-siege-iii | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | dungeon-siege-iii | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 39160 | Steam | Free demo: <code>steam://install/39230</code> | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 39160 | Steam | Free demo: <code>steam://install/39230</code><br>No visible option to purchase the game outside North America and Japan. See [[Dungeon_Siege_III#Can.27t_buy_the_game_on_Steam|workarounds]]. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Treasures of the Sun | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Treasures of the Sun | | Windows }} | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\data\movies\|folder}} |
| − | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|000_obsidian.bik}} and {{file|000_square.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Single selection enables 8x AF. | |anisotropic notes = Single selection enables 8x AF. | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = Game has built in MSAA but it does not actually work.<ref> | + | |antialiasing notes = Game has built in MSAA but it does not actually work.<ref>https://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4672620&postcount=1461</ref> SMAA/FXAA in combination with Nvidia DSR/AMD VSR is highly recommended.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/135299|title=screenshotcomparison.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref> |
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
| − | |vsync notes = In-game Vsync caps frame rate at 60 FPS.<ref name="120Hz">[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref> | + | |vsync notes = In-game Vsync caps frame rate at 60 FPS.<ref name="120Hz">[http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref> |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = false | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1462_baixar-traducao-para-dungeon-siege-iii-dungeon-siege-ii.html Translation.] | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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===Multiplayer=== | ===Multiplayer=== | ||
| − | Online and | + | {{ii}} Online and local multiplayer stores all progress data on the host's save file, so that while it is possible to play through the game from start to finish in multiplayer, singleplayer characters can not be imported into someone's multiplayer game. |
| + | {{ii}} Online multiplayer requires all characters to stay on the same screen by default. However, this can be changed by enabling the in-game console with the [https://web.archive.org/web/20201008232204/https://sites.google.com/site/dungeonsiege3mod/home/enable-console Enable Console mod]. | ||
| + | :Then, access the console by pressing {{key|Esc}} and clicking '''Help Topics''', enter the command <code>multiplayer_tether_screen 0</code> to allow each player to be on their own screen, and finally enter the command <code>modal_close_all</code> to close the console. | ||
| + | {{ii}} If the host has the Treasures of the Sun DLC, all connecting players also need the same expansion. | ||
| − | === | + | ==Issues fixed== |
| − | + | ===Can't buy the game on Steam=== | |
| − | + | {{--}} There is no "Add to Cart" button on the game's Steam store page for users outside North America and Japan. | |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Method A: Wishlist|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39160/discussions/0/3805027864680620198/|title=Dungeon Siege III General Discussions|date=2023-07-06}}</ref>|fix= | |
| − | + | Add the game to your wishlist, then add it to cart directly from the wishlist screen. "Treasures of the Sun" expansion can be purchased separately through normal means. | |
| − | + | }}{{Fixbox|description=Method B: Bundle|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39160/discussions/0/6717729816414036966/#c3805027864670139463|title=Dungeon Siege III General Discussions|date=2023-07-06}}</ref>|fix= | |
| + | Instead of buying the game separately, get the [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/12086/ Dungeon Siege Collection], which includes all games and expansions in the series, even though Dungeon Siege III is not explicitly listed as part of the bundle (only its expansion "Treasures of the Sun"). | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recCPU = Intel Core i5-750 2.67 GHz or equivalent | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-750 2.67 GHz or equivalent | ||
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = ATI Radeon HD 4870 | |recGPU = ATI Radeon HD 4870 | ||
|recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
Revision as of 12:16, 6 July 2023
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| Developers | |
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| Obsidian Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| Square Enix | |
| Engines | |
| Onyx[1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 17, 2011 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 72 |
| IGDB | 76 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling |
| Genres | RPG |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Dungeon Siege |
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| Dungeon Siege | |
|---|---|
| Dungeon Siege | 2002 |
| Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna | 2003 |
| Dungeon Siege II | 2005 |
| Dungeon Siege III | 2011 |
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| GOG.com | |
Bundled with Dungeon Siege, Dungeon Siege II, and the Treasures of the Sun DLC. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
Free demo: steam://install/39230No visible option to purchase the game outside North America and Japan. See workarounds. |
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Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Treasures of the Sun | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Delete/rename videos[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dungeon Siege III\user.ini %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dungeon Siege III\save\*.opt |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39160/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dungeon Siege III\save\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39160/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | Despite a quota of 100 MB and each save being about 500-600 KB in size, only 10 save files can be synced online. Files must be saved in the "Steam Saves" folder to be synced. |
Video
General settings.
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Single selection enables 8x AF. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Game has built in MSAA but it does not actually work.[2] SMAA/FXAA in combination with Nvidia DSR/AMD VSR is highly recommended.[3] | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | In-game Vsync caps frame rate at 60 FPS.[4] | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Disable in-game Vsync to remove 60 FPS cap; force externally if desired.[4] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Full key remapping with secondary options. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | XInput controllers only. Local co-op does not support mouse and keyboard.[5] | |
| Full controller support | Can be toggled in main menu options - if enabled, prevents keyboard/mouse usage. | |
| 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 | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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| Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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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 | Music, Voice, Effects. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Enables only in cinematics. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Translation. | |||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Co-op Both players must use controllers.[5] |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | Co-op |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Multiplayer
- Online and local multiplayer stores all progress data on the host's save file, so that while it is possible to play through the game from start to finish in multiplayer, singleplayer characters can not be imported into someone's multiplayer game.
- Online multiplayer requires all characters to stay on the same screen by default. However, this can be changed by enabling the in-game console with the Enable Console mod.
- Then, access the console by pressing Esc and clicking Help Topics, enter the command
multiplayer_tether_screen 0to allow each player to be on their own screen, and finally enter the commandmodal_close_allto close the console. - If the host has the Treasures of the Sun DLC, all connecting players also need the same expansion.
Issues fixed
Can't buy the game on Steam
- There is no "Add to Cart" button on the game's Steam store page for users outside North America and Japan.
| Method A: Wishlist[6] |
|---|
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Add the game to your wishlist, then add it to cart directly from the wishlist screen. "Treasures of the Sun" expansion can be purchased separately through normal means. |
| Method B: Bundle[7] |
|---|
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Instead of buying the game separately, get the Dungeon Siege Collection, which includes all games and expansions in the series, even though Dungeon Siege III is not explicitly listed as part of the bundle (only its expansion "Treasures of the Sun"). |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | PhysX | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7 | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i5-750 2.67 GHz or equivalent |
| System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB | 2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 3870 Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon HD 4870 Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/39160/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (39160) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ An Interview with Dungeon Siege III's Rich Taylor - Prima Games - last accessed on 2016-12-24
- ↑ https://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4672620&postcount=1461
- ↑ screenshotcomparison.com - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 New 120Hz Games Report
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Dungeon Siege III local co-op - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Dungeon Siege III General Discussions - last accessed on 2023-07-06
- ↑ Dungeon Siege III General Discussions - last accessed on 2023-07-06