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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Nothing happens at "Initializing" screen===
 
===Nothing happens at "Initializing" screen===
The game must be installed under C:/ProgramFilesx86/Steam/Steamapps/Common/Max Payne 3 in order for Social Club to load, which is required to play the game. If the game was installed to a custom steam folder, copy (not move) it to the default ProgramFilesx86 folder, then have Steam uninstall the game, then reinstall it to the default location. Steam will detect the existing files and fix the installation, and the game will proceed properly. If the problem is not solved:
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The game must be installed under <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steamapps\Common\Max Payne 3</code> in order for Social Club to load, which is required to play the game. If the game was installed to a custom steam folder, there are two methods to solve the issue.
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It is possible to create a symlink to the folder containing the game, tricking the game into believing it is installed in the correct location.
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# Create the folder <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steamapps\Common\Max Payne 3</code>
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# Run <code>cmd</code> as Administrator and navigate to <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steamapps\Common\Max Payne 3</code>
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# Run the command <code>mklink /D "Max Payne 3" "K:\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Max Payne 3"</code>
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Replacing <code>"K:\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Max Payne 3"</code> with whatever path you have to your Max Payne 3 installation.
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Next time you run the game through Steam it will reinstall the prerequisites, and then let you play the game.
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The game must be installed under <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steamapps\Common\Max Payne 3</code> in order for Social Club to load, which is required to play the game. If the game was installed to a custom steam folder, copy (not move) it to <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steamapps\Common\Max Payne 3</code>, then have Steam uninstall the game, then reinstall it to the default location. Steam will detect the existing files and fix the installation, and the game will proceed properly. If the problem is not solved:
  
 
* Ensure the MaxPayne3.exe does NOT have compatibility or Admin rights settings applied.
 
* Ensure the MaxPayne3.exe does NOT have compatibility or Admin rights settings applied.
 
* Use the -scdetectproxy steam launch option.
 
* Use the -scdetectproxy steam launch option.
 
* Delete the Social Club install folder. (Do not use the uninstaller.) Install an earlier version of Rockstar Games Social Club such as v1.0.9.7. Run the game and it will tell you to update the Social Club program. Run the installer from Max Payne 3's MP3Installers folder.
 
* Delete the Social Club install folder. (Do not use the uninstaller.) Install an earlier version of Rockstar Games Social Club such as v1.0.9.7. Run the game and it will tell you to update the Social Club program. Run the installer from Max Payne 3's MP3Installers folder.
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===Unable to sign into Rockstar Games Social Club===
 
===Unable to sign into Rockstar Games Social Club===

Revision as of 20:22, 26 May 2016

Max Payne 3
Max Payne 3 cover
Developers
Rockstar Vancouver
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Engines
RAGE
Release dates
Windows June 1, 2012
macOS (OS X) June 20, 2013
Max Payne 3 on Wikipedia

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
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Key points

The ambient occlusion setting should be set to SSAO, due to the way it performs.[1][2]
The PC version features high resolution textures, high quality shadows, tessellation and more PC-specific features while also being fairly well optimized.
The OS X version also suffers from multiple issues, one being the complete lack of multiplayer, due to the GameSpy services being shut down.[3]
Unnecessarily forced, long loading times during most cutscenes.

General information

GeForce Tweak Guide
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Users' Forums for game series

Availability

Steam and Rockstar Games Social Club online key verification on launch.
Steam and Rockstar Games Social Club online key verification on launch.
Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Requires online activation
Does not unlock a digital download.[4]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Amazon.com
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Requires online activation
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
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Requires online activation
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GamersGate
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Requires online activation
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Requires online activation
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
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Requires online activation
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Green Man Gaming
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Requires online activation
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Humble Store
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Requires online activation
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac App Store
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Requires online activation
macOS (OS X)
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Requires online activation
DLC is loaded through the Rockstar Games Social Club account.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
All versions require Rockstar Games Social Club for activation and online features.
All Windows versions use GameShield IronWrap DRM.[5] Rockstar have not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.[6]

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Cemetery Map
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Classic Max Payne Character
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Deadly Force Burst
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Deathmatch Made In Heaven Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Hostage Negotiation Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Local Justice Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Painful Memories Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Pill Bottle Item
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Rockstar Pass
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Silent Killer Loadout Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Special Edition Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204100/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

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System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204100/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Rockstar's Social Club supports save game cloud syncing.

Video settings

Advanced graphics settings.
Advanced graphics settings.
Letterboxed behavior example (16:10 resolution used).
Letterboxed behavior example (16:10 resolution used).

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Field of view (FOV)

Default FOV is set to 45° vertical.
FOV Calculator can help convert horizontal to vertical FOV.
Instructions

Input settings

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Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Ukrainian
Most languages can be forced by using -language Language. For Brazilian Portuguese use -language Portuguese. See Command line arguments.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play
Versus, Co-op
Co-op included in Deathmatch Made In Heaven DLC. OS X multiplayer no longer works.[3]

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
TriDef 3D

Issues fixed

Nothing happens at "Initializing" screen

The game must be installed under C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steamapps\Common\Max Payne 3 in order for Social Club to load, which is required to play the game. If the game was installed to a custom steam folder, there are two methods to solve the issue.

Instructions
Instructions

Unable to sign into Rockstar Games Social Club

Instructions

Game will not launch

The game will not launch for many users.[7]
Instructions

Negative mouse acceleration and frame dependent mouse sensitivity

Even after the patch which introduced a mouse acceleration toggle, some players experience negative mouse acceleration as well as frame rate dependent sensitivities.
There are currently no true fixes for the negative mouse acceleration.
Instructions

Game goes to pause menu randomly

This error is usually caused by having an Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter plugged into USB.

Instructions

Error code 1641 on launch

Instructions

Game crashes with StackHash_XXX Error

Instructions
Instructions

ERR_OS_VISTA

This error message can be caused on the Steam version of the game when Steam is forced by the OS into compatibility mode.
Instructions

Graphics settings not saving

Game may report that video memory is 0/0. This may be caused by older graphics drivers which need updating.
Instructions

Steam version product key activation error

Instructions

Requires Service Pack 1

The game may show the error message 'Requires Service Pack 1 or superior'.
Instructions

Asus software

Asus software 'Smart Doctor' or 'Asus Gamer' may cause crashing.
Instructions

Game freeze during startup

Can be fixed by reinstalling Rockstar Games Social Club before launching. This have to be done every time before launching the game

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9, 10, 10.1, 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Command line arguments

Add parameters to a commandline.txt file in the installation folder, or see command line arguments for other methods.
Parameter Description
adapter Force specific DirectX adapter starting from 0.
aspectratio Force aspect ratio [width:height].
availablevidmem Force Video RAM limit to the amount specified (MB).
cpucount Force CPU count if query is not successful.
d3dmt Force multi-threaded DirectX runtime.
dx10 Force DirectX 10 if available.
dx10_1 Force DirectX 10.1 if available.
dx11 Force DirectX 11 if available.
dx9 Force DirectX 9.
frameLimit Force VSync [0, 1, 2]
fullscreen Force Fullscreen mode.
fxaa Force FXAA quality [0..3].
gpucount Force GPU count if query is not successful.
height Force vertical resolution.
language english Force English language.
language french Force French language.
language italian Force Italian language.
language german Force German language.
language spanish Force Spanish language.
language russian Force Russian language.
language portuguese Force Portuguese language.
language polish Force Polish language.
MSAA Force MSAA [0..5].
MSAAQuality Force MSAA quality level.
nomouseaccel Disable mouse acceleration.
outputMonitor Force specific monitor starting from 0.
reflectionquality Force reflection quality [0..3].
refreshrate Force refresh rate.
safemode Force game to load with safest settings.
shadowquality Force shadow quality [0..3].
ssao Force SSAO [0..1].
stereo Force 3D stereo support [0..1] (1 is on)
tessellation Force tessellation quality [0..3].
texturefilterquality Force the Anisotropic texture filter quality [0..4].
texturequality Force the texture quality [0..2].
useHighQualityShaders Force usage of high quality shaders [0..1].
waterquality Force water quality [0..2].
width Force horizontal resolution
windowed Force windowed mode.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3, Vista SP2, 7 SP1
Processor (CPU) Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHz
AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 35 GB
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
AMD Radeon HD 3400
512 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) 100% Direct X 9.0 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.7.5 Lion
Processor (CPU) Intel Dual Core Xeon 2.4 GHZ or greater
Intel Core i Series 2.4 GHz or greater
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 32 GB
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA 8800 GT
AMD Radeon HD 4870
512 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>/204100/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (204100) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References