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Max Payne
Max Payne	2001
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne	2003
Max Payne 3	2012
Max Payne 1&2 Remake	TBA

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).

Max Payne 3 is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action and shooter game in the Max Payne series.

The OS X version suffers from multiple issues, one being the complete lack of multiplayer, due to the GameSpy services being shut down.^[3]

General information

Official changelog

GeForce Tweak Guide

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Steam and Rockstar Games Social Club online key verification on launch.

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		Comes on four DVDs. Retail version can be activated on Rockstar Games Launcher.^[4]
Official website		If the Steam version is detected, the launcher can launch the game through Steam instead.

Humble Store
Steam		DLC is loaded through the Rockstar Games Social Club and Rockstar Games Launcher. Logging in there is required independently from Steam, after game launch.
Amazon.com (unavailable)
GamersGate (unavailable)
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)		Complete Pack (includes the Rockstar Pass DLC).
Mac App Store (unavailable)

All versions require Rockstar Games Social Club for activation and online features. Steam version also requires Rockstar Games Launcher since game update v1.0.0.255.^[5]

All Windows versions use GameShield IronWrap DRM.^[6] Rockstar have not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.^[7] Unknown if this DRM is still included in the latest digital releases.

If not launching through Steam, the Rockstar Launcher will perform integrity checks on every launch, preventing any mods from being used.^[8]

DLC and expansion packs

All DLC included in base game since a game update v1.0.0.255 on April 19, 2021, also for existing users who never bought the DLC.^[9]

Name	Notes
Cemetery Map
Classic Max Payne Character
Deadly Force Burst
Deathmatch Made In Heaven Pack
Disorganized Crime Pack	Free
Hostage Negotiation Pack
Local Justice Pack
Painful Memories Pack
Pill Bottle Item
Rockstar Pass
Silent Killer Loadout Pack
Special Edition Pack

Essential improvements

Patches

Updates for the retail versions can be found here.

FusionFix

Installation

Go to Releases and download latest version.
Extract the contents of the archive to <path-to-game>.

Notes

To use this alongside this FOV Fix, rename ASI Loader's dinput8.dll to d3d11.dll, d3d10.dll or d3d9.dll.

Fixes various crashes and other bugs, such as random game pausing.

Also adds the ability to hide the "skip" button in cutscenes and an option to increase the size of subtitle text outlines.

Adds button prompts for various gamepads.

Includes Ultimate ASI Loader.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204100/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\Profiles\<user-id>\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204100/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
OneDrive		Requires enabling backup of the Documents* folder in OneDrive on all computers.*
Steam Cloud

Video

Advanced graphics settings.

Letterboxed behavior example (16:10 resolution used).

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		Aspect ratios other than 16:9 are letterboxed in non-engine cutscenes.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen		Displays incorrectly game UI, FMV and cutscenes. See here for fix Or use Lyall's fix here.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)	Use Max Payne 3 FOV Fix. Default is 45° vertical; see FOV Calculator for help.
Windowed	Can also use the `-windowed` parameter.
Borderless fullscreen windowed	Install FusionFix.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)	Low to Very High FXAA and up to 8x MSAA.
High-fidelity upscaling	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)	Double buffered in fullscreen mode, triple buffered in windowed mode. Alt-tabbing out of and back to fullscreen mode may change double buffering to triple buffering.^{[citation needed]}
60 FPS and 120+ FPS	No frame rate or refresh rate cap.^[10]
High dynamic range display (HDR)	See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

MSAA is unusually demanding and not especially effective compared to other games. FXAA offers good results and far better performance.

Input

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration		Has a toggle for positive mouse acceleration, however frame rate dependent negative mouse acceleration is always present.^[11]
Mouse sensitivity		The Y axis is 75% slower than X axis, a close to 1:1 aim can be achieved by having the in-game Y axis on "5" and the X axis on "3". A more precise 1:1 aim could be achieved by having both in-game axis at the same setting and using separate DPI values via supported mouse software (e.g. 1400 DPI on Y axis and 800 DPI on X axis).
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping		4 presets available.
Controller sensitivity		The Y axis is 75% slower than X axis, a close to 1:1 aim can be achieved by having the in-game Y axis on "5" and the X axis on "3".
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts		Apply FusionFix for Xbox One button prompts.
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers		See DualShock 4 or DualSense.
PlayStation button prompts		Apply FusionFix for DualShock 3&4 and DualSense button prompts.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes

Generic/other controllers		See Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
Button prompts		Apply FusionFix for Switch Pro Controller, Steam Deck and Steam Controller button prompts.

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M		Button prompts switch flickers between keyboard+mouse and controller input.^[12] Right stick camera and mouse camera inputs conflict with each other^{[Note 2]}, certain actions (like Pause and Roll actions) may not work properly, and Aim Assist can be activated regardless of Aim Mode (for controllers).^[13]

Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)		Steam Controller.
Steam Controller button prompts		Apply FusionFix for Steam Controller and Steam Deck button prompts.

Audio

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Music, SFX.
Surround sound		Up to 5.1 output.^[14]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese				Limited to some characters and enemies.
Russian				Official localization by «1C-Softclub».
Russian				Fan translation by «ENPY Studio». More faithful to the original storytelling and contains all of the strong language official localization lacks.
Spanish
Ukrainian				An Ukrainian fan patch is available here.

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
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

VR support

3D modes	State	GG3D	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
TriDef 3D
vorpX		G3D, Z3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest
Novint Falcon

Issues fixed

Freeze in the final cutscene

Update v1.0.0.255 from April 19, 2021, caused the final cutscene to become corrupted, causing the game to freeze 13 seconds into the cutscene.^[15]

Apply the final cutscene fix^[16]

Replaces corrupted cutscene with older non-corrupted one in the games' internal files.

Download Max Payne 3 final cutscene fix.
Extract the contents of the download to <path-to-game>.
Run apply.bat.

Unable to sign into Rockstar Games Social Club

Delete files^[17]
Go to `<path-to-game>`. Delete `maxpayne3_steam.ini`, `steam_api.dll` and `steam_appid.txt`. Verify integrity of game cache.

Game goes to pause menu randomly

This error is caused by Device Manager refresh (either random, or when device is plugged in or out).^[18]^[19]

Apply FusionFix^{[citation needed]}

Game crashes with StackHash_XXX Error

Fix Data Execution Prevention setting^{[citation needed]}
Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only).

Requires Service Pack 1

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

Requires Service Pack 1^[20]

Right click maxpayne3.exe in <path-to-game> and set the compatibility mode to Windows XP (Service Pack 3).

Notes

Running maxpayne3.exe as an administrator may also fix the problem.

Asus software

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

Uninstall Asus software^{[citation needed]}

New York Minute Hardcore troubleshooting and glitches

This mode can reveal few glitches which can be encountered during gameplay, resulting in being unable to finish the game.

List:

Fighting with Passos is not necessary when enemies are searching the balcony (waiting until they are gone is advised). There is a place with painkillers ahead. [Stadium, PT I CH III].
Fabiana dies during shooting from boat during final cutscene (shooting on the enemies from the left side is recommended, as killing her accidentally on low brightness is possible) [Stadium, PT I CH III].
IT man gets shot if going down the stairs (killing all enemies first is required - bullet cam must appear).
Infinite loading of Branco’s office PT 2 (disappears after few NYMHC attempts, trying to not skip prior cutscenes may help against this).
Enemies stop to respawn, doors are closed, in Favela PT 1 (if flipping all the time through the section leading to enemy with flare, and if running too fast when spotting him from distance - staying where one is when seeing him until he disappears and when he shoots the flare is suggested).
Rare case when picking up shotgun in a chapel in the very end of the level is impossible [PT 2 CH VIII].
Shooting enemies in the helicopter during cutscene of Favela PT 2 is impossible (1. If having no ammo left for M972 2. If picking up M972 after enemy).
Destroying the aforementioned helicopter is impossible (if shooting only once in the rocket later - even when bullet cam appeared, failing when rocket does not explode is inevitable).
Caps lock, num lock, scroll lock are not registered as pressed, during melee fight in the end of Favela PT II level (using them as any of primary keys is discouraged - only as secondary).
Game is glitched when getting hit while shooting Desert Eagle on a rope (probably while shooting very fast and inaccurate while having infinite clip in this interactive cutscene) [Boat, PT III, CH XI].
Death occurs after the end of the armoured-truck-defence cutscene (if pressing W while the cutscene is shown - key pressing is still registered during the cutscene - as a result, leaning out from the cover when the truck is shooting instantly after the end of cutscene is possible) [Police Station, PT III, CH XIII].
Glitched enemy death camera (enemy does not die) if getting hit by the enemy running out after beep signal, after the sequence of shooting at distant enemies on the rooftop (if shooting from behind cover with mesh fence) [PT III, CH XIII].
Shooting with Desert Eagle with no ammo during train jump cutscene in the end level (if not replacing this weapon in second slot from the beginning; immediately after the bullet time cutscene, there will still be no ammo just like before cutscene) [PT III, CH XIV].
Rare falling under map glitch in airport level (one of the custom libraries might cause it, e.g. SweetFX, ddraw, dsound or slow HDD).
Random crashes during the game (some fixes might include using Steam in offline mode, setting CPU/GPU clocks to stock values, or restarting computer before playing).

Notes

If using the no cutscenes script, carefully read notes here.

Crash when selecting Hoboken Alleys map in Dead Men Walking mode^[21]

Apply FusionFix

Ultra widescreen mode is broken

Apply MaxPayne3Fix

Notes

To use this alongside this FOV Fix, rename the ASI Loader's dinput8.dll to d3d11.dll, d3d10.dll or d3d9.dll.

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9.0c, 10, 10.1, 11

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows			32-bit system support is officially deprecated as of update v1.0.0.255.^[9] Game itself is still 32-bit, but the 64-bit Rockstar Games Launcher is required.^[22]
macOS (OS X)			This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work* on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.*

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	Euphoria
Multiplayer	GameSpy, Steamworks	OS X version dropped multi-player support.^[3] Steam version multiplayer was ported to SteamWorks.

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. Can cause graphical problems like a overly bright sky, incorrect lightning, no rain etc. in at least DX11.^[23]
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.

Mods

Max Payne 3 Script Hook and trainer/mod menu

To activate, press F4. Press 8 to scroll up, 2 down, 0 to back out, 5 to accept, 6 scroll sideways.

English Subtitles for Portuguese Dialogues

Enables English translation for Portuguese-speaking enemies.

Xbox Rain Droplets

Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from SkyGFX for other games.

KTMXHancer

High quality texture modification + Lighting Reshade Mod^[24]

Unknown if it still works with the latest digital version.

Skip in-game cutscenes

Apply Cutscene Skipper^[25]

Download Cutscene Skipper.
Extract the contents of the download to <path-to-game> (Cutscenes will now have a prompt in the lower right indicating to press ENTER to skip).

Notes

This mod significantly improves replayability as the game contains lots of cutscenes.

Intro cutscene cannot be skipped the very first time the game is booted, even with the mod. Once a new game is started, then the cutscenes can be skipped.

This mod hasn't been thoroughly tested by the community. Reload from checkpoint or press F9 to go back to main menu in case an issue occurs after skipping a cutscene.

Known issue: if the cutscene before the final boss fight is skipped and Max dies during this boss fight, the game will softlock on a black screen.^[26]

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	XP SP3	Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8
Processor (CPU)	Intel Dual Core 3GHz	Intel i7 Quad Core 2.8Ghz
System memory (RAM)	3 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	35 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 450 AMD Radeon HD 4870 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible	Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 AMD Radeon HD 5870 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device)	DirectX 9.0 compatible	DirectX 9.0 compatible supporting Dolby Digital Live

A 64-bit OS is required as of update v1.0.0.255 and later^[9] due to requiring the 64-bit only Rockstar Launcher^[22].

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 GeForce 8800 GT AMD Radeon HD 4870 512 MB of VRAM

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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (204100) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
↑ There's a chance the aiming camera will freeze (despite the character's camera animation) whenever the player stops moving (gamepad analog movement). This doesn't affect other actions.

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 Credits - Rockstar Games Presents Max Payne 3 - last accessed on 2017-01-06
↑ TransGaming on Twitter: "MEDIA ALERT: Rockstar Games and TransGaming Inc Partner To Bring Max Payne 3 To Mac http://t.co/dLvyMx3XEs" / Twitter - last accessed on 2021-01-07
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 Effect of GameSpy Closure on Past Rockstar Titles – Rockstar Support
↑ Verified by User:Tomasak on 2021-04-25
Logged into account with MP3 retail activated into RGL and it had button to install the game.
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-08-22
↑ [ProjectRYG v2.0 & v3.0] RYG Evaluation- Max Payne 3
↑ Rockstar Support on Twitter: "@PalZer0 We don't announce max activations, reset timers, etc. but we can make sure that you can play the game on computers you own. :)" - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ Verified by User:Chipsnapper on 2023-12-31
↑ ^9.0 ^9.1 ^9.2 Max Payne 3 PC Title Update v1.0.0.255 Notes - last accessed on 2022-08-22
↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Is it just me, or is Max Payne 3 completely unplayable on pc? - Reddit - last accessed on 17 May 2023
↑ Verified by User:Tomasak on 2024-01-20
↑ Verified by User:Al2009man on 2024-01-22
Just by simply binding the Mouse Input with Controller Inputs (i.e playing on Steam Deck), I've noticed that despite selecting Free Aim and disabling both Target Tracking and Target Slowdown: Aim Assistance can still be activated. it's apparent when using Shootdodge or Explosion-based Weapons like Grenade Launcher.

As of this writing: I have no idea if Hardcore Free Aim is affected as I only have access to it on Multiplayer at the moment.
↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on 17 May 2023
↑ Bahia Beach Cutscene Fix (s_beach) at Max Payne 3 Nexus - Mods and community - last accessed on 2022-09-04
↑ Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2022-09-04
↑ Unable to sign into rockstar social club. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
↑ [1] - last accessed on 2024-01-20
↑ Verified by User:Tomasak on 2024-01-20
Tested by unplugging various devices and also waiting for random refresh
↑ Fixed Service Pack 1 Issue. - Steam Users' Forums - last accessed on 2024-02-21
↑ Proper Dead Men Walking/Co-op Fix Steam Guide - last accessed on May 2023
↑ ^22.0 ^22.1 Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2023-03-14
Confirmed with Task Manager that RGL launches as 64-bit, but the main executable of Max Payne 3 is still 32-bit. The 64-bit requirement thus only comes from the launcher, not the game itself.
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-08-22
↑ Max Payne 3 Graphics Mod 2018 - KTMXHancer HQ Texture + Lighting Reshade Mod Download Page - last accessed on 2022-08-22
↑ Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2022-08-30
↑ Cutscene Skipper by l0m – List of changes - last accessed on 2022-08-30

[Proton_path_note-10] 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.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (204100) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (204100) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[Note-14] There's a chance the aiming camera will freeze (despite the character's camera animation) whenever the player stops moving (gamepad analog movement). This doesn't affect other actions.

[AdditionalDevs-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 Credits - Rockstar Games Presents Max Payne 3 - last accessed on 2017-01-06

[2] TransGaming on Twitter: "MEDIA ALERT: Rockstar Games and TransGaming Inc Partner To Bring Max Payne 3 To Mac http://t.co/dLvyMx3XEs" / Twitter - last accessed on 2021-01-07

[GameSpy-3] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 Effect of GameSpy Closure on Past Rockstar Titles – Rockstar Support

[4] Verified by User:Tomasak on 2021-04-25
Logged into account with MP3 retail activated into RGL and it had button to install the game.

[5] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-08-22

[reclaimyourgame.com-6] [ProjectRYG v2.0 & v3.0] RYG Evaluation- Max Payne 3

[7] Rockstar Support on Twitter: "@PalZer0 We don't announce max activations, reset timers, etc. but we can make sure that you can play the game on computers you own. :)" - last accessed on 9 June 2023

[8] Verified by User:Chipsnapper on 2023-12-31

[complete_edition-9] 9.0 ^9.1 ^9.2 Max Payne 3 PC Title Update v1.0.0.255 Notes - last accessed on 2022-08-22

[11] New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023

[12] Is it just me, or is Max Payne 3 completely unplayable on pc? - Reddit - last accessed on 17 May 2023

[13] Verified by User:Tomasak on 2024-01-20

[15] Verified by User:Al2009man on 2024-01-22
Just by simply binding the Mouse Input with Controller Inputs (i.e playing on Steam Deck), I've noticed that despite selecting Free Aim and disabling both Target Tracking and Target Slowdown: Aim Assistance can still be activated. it's apparent when using Shootdodge or Explosion-based Weapons like Grenade Launcher.

As of this writing: I have no idea if Hardcore Free Aim is affected as I only have access to it on Multiplayer at the moment.

[16] PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on 17 May 2023

[17] Bahia Beach Cutscene Fix (s_beach) at Max Payne 3 Nexus - Mods and community - last accessed on 2022-09-04

[18] Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2022-09-04

[19] Unable to sign into rockstar social club. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)

[20] [1] - last accessed on 2024-01-20

[21] Verified by User:Tomasak on 2024-01-20
Tested by unplugging various devices and also waiting for random refresh

[22] Fixed Service Pack 1 Issue. - Steam Users' Forums - last accessed on 2024-02-21

[23] Proper Dead Men Walking/Co-op Fix Steam Guide - last accessed on May 2023

[mrtnptrs_2023-03-14-24] 22.0 ^22.1 Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2023-03-14
Confirmed with Task Manager that RGL launches as 64-bit, but the main executable of Max Payne 3 is still 32-bit. The 64-bit requirement thus only comes from the launcher, not the game itself.

[25] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-08-22

[26] Max Payne 3 Graphics Mod 2018 - KTMXHancer HQ Texture + Lighting Reshade Mod Download Page - last accessed on 2022-08-22

[27] Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2022-08-30

[28] Cutscene Skipper by l0m – List of changes - last accessed on 2022-08-30

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Developers

	Rockstar Vancouver
	Rockstar London^[1]
	Rockstar Toronto^[1]
	Rockstar New England^[1]
	Rockstar San Diego^[1]
	Rockstar Leeds^[1]
	Rockstar North^[1]
macOS (OS X)	TransGaming Inc.^[2]
Publishers
	Rockstar Games
Russia	1C-SoftClub
Engines
	RAGE
Release dates
Windows	June 1, 2012
macOS (OS X) (Cider)	June 20, 2013
Reception
Metacritic	87
IGDB	89
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase, DLC
Modes	Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	Third-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Action, Shooter
Art styles	Realistic
Themes	North America, South America, Contemporary
Series	Max Payne

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+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes             | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Shooter }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | North America, South America, Contemporary }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Max Payne }}
 |steam appid  = 204100
-|gogcom page  =
+|gogcom id    =
+|official site= https://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/
+|hltb         = 5739
+|lutris       = max-payne-3
+|mobygames    = 55986
+|strategywiki = Max Payne 3
 |wikipedia    = Max Payne 3
 |winehq       = 14251
+|license      = commercial
 }}
-{{Series|Max Payne}}
-'''Key points'''
+{{Introduction
-{{ii}} You should NOT use HDAO as ambient occlusion, because SSAO makes a bigger difference, does have bigger shadow casts and more objects seems to be affected, even causing a smaller performance loss.<ref>http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?p=4333006</ref> <ref>http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/max-payne-3-tweak-guide#10</ref>
+|introduction      =
-{{++}} PC version features high resolution textures, tessellation, high quality shadows and more PC specific features.
-{{++}} Game allows DirectX mode changing between DX9, 10, 10.1 or 11.
+|release history   =
-{{--}} Game requires [[Rockstar Social Club]] for activation, and uses restrictive [[GameShield IronWrap]] [[Digital rights management (DRM)|DRM]].<ref>http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/showthread.php/2032-GameShield-and-Max-Payne-3-adventures-in-futility</ref>
-{{--}} OS X online multiplayer will stop working on May 31, 2014 due to [[GameSpy]] services being shut down.<ref name="GameSpy">[https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/203102767 Effect of GameSpy Closure on Past Rockstar Titles – Rockstar Support]</ref>
+|current state     = The OS X version suffers from multiple issues, one being the complete lack of multiplayer, due to the [[GameSpy]] services being shut down.<ref name="GameSpy">[https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/203102767 Effect of GameSpy Closure on Past Rockstar Titles – Rockstar Support]</ref>
+}}
 '''General information'''
-{{ii}} [http://www.geforce.com/optimize/guides/max-payne-3-tweak-guide#1 GeForce Tweak Guide]
+{{mm}} [https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200153366-Max-Payne-3-Patch-Notes Official changelog]
-{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/204100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+{{mm}} [https://www.geforce.co.uk/whats-new/guides/max-payne-3-tweak-guide#1 GeForce Tweak Guide]
-{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1439 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/204100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 ==Availability==
-[[File:Max Payne 3 Rockstar Social Club.jpg|right|thumb|290px|Steam and Rockstar Social Club online key verification on launch.]]
+{{Image|Max Payne 3 Rockstar Social Club.jpg|Steam and Rockstar Games Social Club online key verification on launch.}}
 {{Availability|
-{{Availability/row| Retail | | activation |Does not unlock a digital download.<ref>http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/21386698-information-about-the-steam-version-of-max-payne-3</ref>}}
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | Comes on four DVDs. <br /> Retail version can be activated on Rockstar Games Launcher.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Tomasak|date=2021-04-25|comment=Logged into account with MP3 retail activated into RGL and it had button to install the game.}}</ref> | Rockstar Games Launcher | Windows, OS X }}
-{{Availability/row| Steam | 204100 | Steam, activation | DLC is loaded through the [[Rockstar Social Club]] account.}}
+{{Availability/row| Official | https://store.rockstargames.com/game/buy-max-payne-3 | Rockstar Games Launcher, activation | If the Steam version is detected, the launcher can launch the game through Steam instead. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-MP3 | Steam |}}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1161-1 | Rockstar Games Launcher, activation |  |  | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Humble | max-payne-3 | Rockstar Games Launcher, activation | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 204100 | Steam, Rockstar Games Launcher, activation | DLC is loaded through the Rockstar Games Social Club and Rockstar Games Launcher. Logging in there is required independently from Steam, after game launch. |  | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Amazon | B008FPV88U | Steam, Rockstar Games Launcher, activation |  |  | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| GamersGate | max-payne-3 | Rockstar Games Launcher, activation |  |  | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| GMG | max-payne-3-complete-pack | Rockstar Games Launcher, activation | Complete Pack (includes the Rockstar Pass DLC). |  | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| MacApp | id605815602 | MacApp, activation |  |  | OS X | unavailable }}
+}}
+{{ii}} All versions require [[Rockstar Games Social Club]] for activation and online features. Steam version also requires [[Store:Rockstar Games Launcher|Rockstar Games Launcher]] since game update v1.0.0.255.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-08-22}}</ref>
+{{ii}} All Windows versions use {{DRM|GameShield IronWrap}}.<ref name="reclaimyourgame.com">[http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/showthread.php/2032-ProjectRYG-v2.0-amp-v3.0-RYG-Evaluation-Max-Payne-3 &#91;ProjectRYG v2.0 & v3.0&#93; RYG Evaluation- Max Payne 3]</ref> Rockstar have not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/RockstarSupport/status/207657389183352833|title=Rockstar Support on Twitter: "@PalZer0 We don't announce max activations, reset timers, etc. but we can make sure that you can play the game on computers you own. :)"|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> Unknown if this DRM is still included in the latest digital releases.
+{{--}} If not launching through Steam, the Rockstar Launcher will perform integrity checks on every launch, preventing any mods from being used.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Chipsnapper|date=2023-12-31}}</ref>
+{{DLC|
+{{ii}} All DLC included in base game since a game update v1.0.0.255 on April 19, 2021, also for existing users who never bought the DLC.<ref name="complete edition">{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/1500007669441/Max-Payne-3-PC-Title-Update-v1-0-0-255-Notes|title=Max Payne 3 PC Title Update v1.0.0.255 Notes|date=2022-08-22}}</ref>
+{{DLC/row| Cemetery Map | | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| Classic Max Payne Character | | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| Deadly Force Burst | | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| Deathmatch Made In Heaven Pack | | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| Disorganized Crime Pack | Free | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| Hostage Negotiation Pack | | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| Local Justice Pack | | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| Painful Memories Pack | | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| Pill Bottle Item | | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| Rockstar Pass | | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| Silent Killer Loadout Pack | | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| Special Edition Pack | | Windows, OS X }}
+}}
+==Essential improvements==
+===Patches===
+{{ii}} Updates for the retail versions can be found [https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/200152926/Disc-or-Non-Steam-Patches-and-Social-Club-for-Max-Payne-3-on-PC here].
+===[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/MaxPayne3.FusionFix FusionFix]===
+{{Fixbox|description=Installation|fix=
+# Go to [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/MaxPayne3.FusionFix/releases Releases] and download latest version.
+# Extract the contents of the archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} To use this alongside this [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2272-max-payne-3-fov-fix FOV Fix], rename ASI Loader's {{file|dinput8.dll}}  to {{file|d3d11.dll}}, {{file|d3d10.dll}} or {{file|d3d9.dll}}.
+{{++}} Fixes various crashes and other bugs, such as random game pausing.
+{{++}} Also adds the ability to hide the "skip" button in cutscenes and an option to increase the size of subtitle text outlines.
+{{++}} Adds button prompts for various gamepads.
+{{++}} Includes [[#Ultimate ASI Loader|Ultimate ASI Loader]].
 }}
-{{ii}} All versions require [[Rockstar Social Club]] for activation and online features.
-{{ii}} All versions use [[GameShield IronWrap]] [[Digital rights management (DRM)|DRM]].<ref>http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/showthread.php/2032-GameShield-and-Max-Payne-3-adventures-in-futility</ref> Rockstar have not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.<ref>https://twitter.com/RockstarSupport/status/207657389183352833</ref>
 ==Game data==
 ===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3}}
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\}}
-{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 }}
 ===Save game data location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\Profiles}}
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\Profiles\{{P|uid}}\}}
-{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|origin                =
+|discord                   =
-|origin notes          =
+|discord notes             =
-|steam cloud           = false
+|epic games launcher       =
-|steam cloud notes     =
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|uplay                 =
+|gog galaxy                =
-|uplay notes           =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
-|gamesave manager      = true
+|origin                    =
-|gamesave manager notes=
+|origin notes              =
+|steam cloud               = false
+|steam cloud notes         =
+|ubisoft connect           =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
+|xbox cloud                =
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
-{{ii}} Rockstar's Social Club supports save game cloud syncing.
-==Video settings==
+==Video==
-[[File:MaxPayne3graphics.png|right|thumb|290px|Advanced graphics settings.]]
+{{Image|MaxPayne3graphics.png|Advanced graphics settings.}}
-[[File:Max Payne 3 16 10.jpg|right|thumb|290px|Anamorphic behavior example (16:10 resolution used).]]
+{{Image|Max Payne 3 16 10.jpg|{{term|Letterboxed}} behavior example (16:10 resolution used).}}
-{{Video settings
+{{Video
-|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/max-payne-3/en
+|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/max-payne-3/en
 |widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 |multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
-|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
+|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     = incomplete
 |widescreen resolution      = true
-|widescreen resolution notes= Anamorphic 16:9; other aspect ratios are letterboxed.
+|widescreen resolution notes= Aspect ratios other than 16:9 are {{term|letterboxed}} in non-engine cutscenes.
 |multimonitor               = true
 |multimonitor notes         =
-|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+|ultrawidescreen            = true
-|ultrawidescreen notes      =
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = Displays incorrectly game UI, FMV and cutscenes. See [[#Ultra_widescreen_mode_is_broken|here]] for fix [https://github.com/Lyall/MaxPayne3Fix Or use Lyall's fix here.]
-|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+|4k ultra hd                = true
 |4k ultra hd notes          =
+|fov                        = hackable
+|fov notes                  = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2272-max-payne-3-fov-fix Max Payne 3 FOV Fix]. Default is 45° vertical; see [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help.
+|windowed                   = true
+|windowed notes             = Can also use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
+|borderless windowed        = hackable
+|borderless windowed notes  = Install [[#FusionFix|FusionFix]].
 |anisotropic                = true
 |anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 |antialiasing               = true
-|antialiasing notes         = Low to Very High [[FXAA]] and 2x, 4x or 8x [[MSAA]] options.
+|antialiasing notes         = Low to Very High [[FXAA]] and up to 8x [[MSAA]].
-|windowed                   = true
+|upscaling                  = false
-|windowed notes             =
+|upscaling tech             =
-|borderless windowed        = hackable
+|upscaling notes            =
-|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Windowed Borderless Gaming|Windowed Borderless Gaming]].
-|fov                        = hackable
-|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 |vsync                      = true
-|vsync notes                =
+|vsync notes                = Double buffered in fullscreen mode, triple buffered in windowed mode. Alt-tabbing out of and back to fullscreen mode may change double buffering to triple buffering.{{cn}}
-|oculus rift                = unknown
+|60 fps                     = true
-|oculus rift notes          =
+|60 fps notes               =
-|high frame rate            = true
+|120 fps                    = true
-|high frame rate notes      = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
+|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref>
-|color blind                = unknown
+|hdr                        = false
+|hdr notes                  =
+|color blind                = false
 |color blind notes          =
 }}
-{{ii}} Max Payne 3 supports 3D on Nvidia cards.
-===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
+{{ii}} MSAA is unusually demanding and not especially effective compared to other games. FXAA offers good results and far better performance.
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Change AspectRatio to 5:2|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2842761</ref>}}
-{{ii}} [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/topic/576-max-payne-3-field-of-view-hack/ Gallery comparison on forums].
-{{++}} Changes field of view from ~70 to ~90.
-{{--}} Causes distortion of everything including icons, HUD, movies.
-# Edit <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\graphics.xml</code> using Notepad.
-# Adding line or change value to <code><AspectRatio>5:2</AspectRatio></code>
-}}
-==Input settings==
+==Input==
-{{Input settings
+{{Input
 |key remap                 = true
 |key remap notes           =
-|acceleration option       = true
+|acceleration option       = limited
-|acceleration option notes =
+|acceleration option notes = Has a toggle for positive mouse acceleration, however frame rate dependent negative mouse acceleration is always present.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/27abie/is_it_just_me_or_is_max_payne_3_completely/|title=Is it just me, or is Max Payne 3 completely unplayable on pc? - Reddit|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>
+|mouse sensitivity         = limited
+|mouse sensitivity notes   = The Y axis is 75% slower than X axis, a close to 1:1 aim can be achieved by having the in-game Y axis on "5" and the X axis on "3".
+A more precise 1:1 aim could be achieved by having both in-game axis at the same setting and using separate DPI values via supported mouse software (e.g. 1400 DPI on Y axis and 800 DPI on X axis).
 |mouse menu                = true
 |mouse menu notes          =
 |invert mouse y-axis       = true
 |invert mouse y-axis notes =
+|touchscreen               = false
+|touchscreen notes         =
 |controller support        = true
 |controller support notes  =
-|full controller           = unknown
+|full controller           = true
 |full controller notes     =
-|controller remap          = unknown
+|controller remap          = false
-|controller remap notes    =
+|controller remap notes    = 4 presets available.
-|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+|controller sensitivity    = limited
+|controller sensitivity notes= The Y axis is 75% slower than X axis, a close to 1:1 aim can be achieved by having the in-game Y axis on "5" and the X axis on "3".
+|invert controller y-axis  = true
 |invert controller y-axis notes=
-|touchscreen               = unknown
+|xinput controllers        = true
-|touchscreen notes         =
+|xinput controllers notes  =
+|xbox prompts              = true
+|xbox prompts notes        = Apply [[#FusionFix|FusionFix]] for Xbox One button prompts.
+|impulse triggers          = false
+|impulse triggers notes    =
+|dualshock 4               = hackable
+|dualshock 4 notes         = See [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]] or [[Controller:DualSense|DualSense]].
+|dualshock prompts         = hackable
+|dualshock prompts notes   = Apply [[#FusionFix|FusionFix]] for DualShock 3&4 and DualSense button prompts.
+|light bar support         = false
+|light bar support notes   =
+|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
+|dualshock 4 modes notes   =
+|tracked motion controllers= false
+|tracked motion controllers notes =
+|tracked motion prompts    = false
+|tracked motion prompts notes =
+|other controllers         = hackable
+|other controllers notes   = See [[Controller:Nintendo Switch Pro Controller|Nintendo Switch Pro Controller]].
+|other button prompts      = nintendo
+|other button prompts notes= Apply [[#FusionFix|FusionFix]] for Switch Pro Controller, Steam Deck and Steam Controller button prompts.
+|controller hotplug        = true
+|controller hotplug notes  =
+|haptic feedback           = true
+|haptic feedback notes     =
+|simultaneous input        = limited
+|simultaneous input notes  = Button prompts switch flickers between keyboard+mouse and controller input.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Tomasak|date=2024-01-20|comment=}}</ref> Right stick camera and mouse camera inputs conflict with each other{{note|There's a chance the aiming camera will freeze (despite the character's camera animation) whenever the player stops moving (gamepad analog movement). This doesn't affect other actions.}}, certain actions (like '''Pause''' and '''Roll''' actions) may not work properly, and '''Aim Assist''' can be activated regardless of '''Aim Mode''' (for controllers).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Al2009man|date=2024-01-22|comment=Just by simply binding the Mouse Input with Controller Inputs (i.e playing on Steam Deck), I've noticed that despite selecting Free Aim and disabling both Target Tracking and Target Slowdown: Aim Assistance can still be activated. it's apparent when using Shootdodge or Explosion-based Weapons like Grenade Launcher. <br><br>As of this writing: I have no idea if Hardcore Free Aim is affected as I only have access to it on Multiplayer at the moment.}}</ref>
+|steam input api           = false
+|steam input api notes     =
+|steam hook input          = unknown
+|steam hook input notes    =
+|steam input presets       = true
+|steam input presets notes = Steam Controller.
+|steam controller prompts  = hackable
+|steam controller prompts notes = Apply [[#FusionFix|FusionFix]] for Steam Controller and Steam Deck button prompts.
+|steam cursor detection    = unknown
+|steam cursor detection notes =
 }}
-==Audio settings==
+==Audio==
-{{Audio settings
+{{Audio
 |separate volume          = true
-|separate volume notes    = Music, SFX
+|separate volume notes    = Music, SFX.
 |surround sound           = true
-|surround sound notes     = Up to 5.1 output<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+|surround sound notes     = Up to 5.1 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>
 |subtitles                = true
 |subtitles notes          =
-|closed captions          = unknown
+|closed captions          = false
 |closed captions notes    =
 |mute on focus lost       = true
 |mute on focus lost notes =
 |eax support              =
-|eax support notes        =
+|eax support notes         =
+|royalty free audio        = unknown
+|royalty free audio notes  =
 }}
@@ Line 161: / Line 277: @@
   |language  = French
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = true
+  |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
 }}
@@ Line 167: / Line 283: @@
   |language  = German
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = true
+  |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
 }}
@@ Line 173: / Line 289: @@
   |language  = Italian
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = true
+  |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
 }}
@@ Line 185: / Line 301: @@
   |language  = Korean
   |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Polish
+ |interface = true
   |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = false
+  |audio     = limited
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = Limited to some characters and enemies.
   |fan       =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Polish
+  |language  = Russian
   |interface = true
   |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Official localization by «1C-Softclub».
+ |fan       =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Russian
-  |interface = true
+  |interface = hackable
   |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = true
+  |subtitles = hackable
+ |notes     = [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/81-max-payne-3-макс-пэйн-3/ Fan translation by «ENPY Studio».] More faithful to the original storytelling and contains all of the strong language official localization lacks.
+ |fan       = true
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Spanish
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = true
+  |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
 }}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Ukrainian
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |fan       = true
+ |notes     = An Ukrainian fan patch is available [http://www.ex.ua/83971207 here].
 }}
+}}
-{{ii}} Most languages can be forced by using <code>-language Language</code>. For '''Brazilian Portuguese''' use <code>-language Portuguese</code>. See [[#Language|Language]].
+{{ii}} Most languages can be forced by using <code>-language Language</code>. For '''Brazilian Portuguese''' use <code>-language Portuguese</code>. See [[#Command line arguments|Command line arguments]].
 ==Network==
@@ Line 222: / Line 355: @@
 |local play           =
 |local play players   =
+|local play modes     =
 |local play notes     =
-|lan play             = unknown
+|lan play             = false
 |lan play players     =
+|lan play modes       =
 |lan play notes       =
 |online play          = true
 |online play players  =
-|online play notes    =
+|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
-|local co-op          =
+|online play notes    = Co-op included in Deathmatch Made In Heaven DLC. OS X multiplayer no longer works.<ref name="GameSpy"/>
-|local co-op players  =
-|local co-op notes    =
-|lan co-op            =
-|lan co-op players    =
-|lan co-op notes      =
-|online co-op         =
-|online co-op players =
-|online co-op notes   =
-|hot-seat             =
-|hot-seat players     =
-|hot-seat notes       =
 |asynchronous         =
 |asynchronous notes   =
 }}
-{{ii}} Dropped online support for OS X on May 31, 2014 due to [[GameSpy]] services being shut down.<ref name="GameSpy"/>
 {{Network/Connections
-|matchmaking        =
+|matchmaking        = true
 |matchmaking notes  =
-|p2p                =
+|p2p                = false
 |p2p notes          =
-|dedicated          =
+|dedicated          = false
 |dedicated notes    =
-|self-hosting       =
+|self-hosting       = false
 |self-hosting notes =
-|direct ip          =
+|direct ip          = false
 |direct ip notes    =
 }}{{Network/Ports
@@ Line 262: / Line 383: @@
 |udp  =
 |upnp =
+}}
+==VR support==
+{{VR support
+|gg3d name                   = Max Payne 3
+|native 3d gg3d award        =
+|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = gold
+|tridef 3d gg3d award        = bronze
+|iz3d gg3d award             =
+|native 3d                   = unknown
+|native 3d notes             =
+|nvidia 3d vision            = true
+|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
+|tridef 3d                   = true
+|tridef 3d notes             =
+|iz3d                        = unknown
+|iz3d notes                  =
+|htc vive                    =
+|vorpx                       = true
+|vorpx modes                 = G3D, Z3D, DirectVR
+|vorpx notes                 = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
+|htc vive notes              =
+|oculus rift                 =
+|oculus rift notes           =
+|osvr                        =
+|osvr notes                  =
+|keyboard-mouse              =
+|keyboard-mouse notes        =
+|3rd space gaming vest       = true
+|3rd space gaming vest notes =
+|novint falcon               = true
+|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  =
 }}
 ==Issues fixed==
-===Nothing happens at "Initializing" screen===
+===Freeze in the final cutscene===
-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:
+{{ii}} Update v1.0.0.255 from April 19, 2021, caused the final cutscene to become corrupted, causing the game to freeze 13 seconds into the cutscene.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nexusmods.com/maxpayne3/mods/17|title=Bahia Beach Cutscene Fix (s_beach) at Max Payne 3 Nexus - Mods and community|date=2022-09-04}}</ref>
-* Ensure the MaxPayne3.exe does NOT have compatibility or Admin rights settings applied.
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply the final cutscene fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2022-09-04}}</ref>|fix=
-* Use the -scdetectproxy steam launch option.
+{{ii}} Replaces corrupted cutscene with older non-corrupted one in the games' internal files.
-* 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.
+# Download [https://mega.nz/file/3BwgWIha#mWdCuvlENoetbP0ExV_nUvyFh09tTK8bDqo48XDEVE4 Max Payne 3 final cutscene fix].
+# Extract the contents of the download to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
+# Run {{file|apply.bat}}.
+}}
-===Unable to sign into Rockstar Social Club===
+===Unable to sign into Rockstar Games Social Club===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Delete files|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520095735/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2781543#post31792937 Unable to sign into rockstar social club. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Delete files|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=31792937&postcount=8 Steam Users' Forums - View Single Post - Unable to sign into rockstar social club]</ref>}}
+# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
-# Go to the installation folder.
+# Delete {{file|maxpayne3_steam.ini}}, {{file|steam_api.dll}} and {{file|steam_appid.txt}}.
-# Delete <code>maxpayne3_steam.ini</code>, <code>steam_api.dll</code> and <code>steam_appid.txt</code>
 # Verify integrity of game cache.
 }}
-===Game will not launch===
+===Game goes to pause menu randomly===
-{{ii}} The game will not launch for many users.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728455</ref>
+This error is caused by Device Manager refresh (either random, or when device is plugged in or out).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://linustechtips.com/topic/588904-device-manager-constantly-refreshing/ |title=|date=2024-01-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Tomasak|date=2024-01-20|comment=Tested by unplugging various devices and also waiting for random refresh}}</ref>
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply [[#FusionFix|FusionFix]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-02-21}}}}
-{{Fixbox/fix|Change to DirectX 9}}
-This can be fixed by going into safe mode, and changing the game to DirectX 9.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30986061&postcount=150</ref>
-# Install game.
-# Update GPU drivers.
-# Restart PC.
-# Right click game > properties > set launch options.
-# Type <code>-safemode -windowed</code>
-# Game settings > set to DirectX 9, with choice of screen resolution and fullscreen.
-# Exit game
-# Right click game > properties > set launch options - remove all options.
-}}
-===Negative mouse acceleration and frame dependent mouse sensitivity===
+===Game crashes with StackHash_XXX Error===
-{{ii}} Even after the patch which introduced a [[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|mouse acceleration]] toggle, some players experience negative mouse acceleration as well as framerate dependent sensitivities.
+{{Fixbox|description=Fix Data Execution Prevention setting|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
-{{ii}} There are currently no true fixes for the negative mouse acceleration.
+* Ensure '''Data Execution Prevention''' (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only).
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Reduce graphics settings}}
-Turning off FXAA, MSAA, and [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|vsync]] may help to make negative [[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|mouse acceleration]] tolerable.
 }}
-===Game goes to pause menu randomly===
+===Requires Service Pack 1===
-This error is usually caused by having an [[Wikipedia:List of Xbox 360 accessories#Wireless Network Adapter|Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter]] plugged into USB.
+{{ii}} The game may show the error message 'Requires Service Pack 1 or superior'.
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Remove Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter}}
-}}
-===Error code 1641 on launch===
+{{Fixbox|description=Requires Service Pack 1|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170520095817/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728660#post30983903|title=Fixed Service Pack 1 Issue. - Steam Users' Forums|date=2024-02-21}}</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox|1=
+* Right click {{file|maxpayne3.exe}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and set the compatibility mode to '''Windows XP (Service Pack 3)'''.
-{{Fixbox/fix|Restart}}
-{{ii}} This error is related to .Net 3.5.
-* Restarting the computer should fix the error, but if not try reinstalling .Net 3.5 and restarting.
-}}
-===Game crashes with StackHash_XXX Error===
+'''Notes'''
-{{ii}} This error is caused by Data Execution Prevention in Windows Vista/7.
+{{ii}} Running {{file|maxpayne3.exe}} as an administrator may also fix the problem.
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Administrator privileges}}
-Run <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> as an administrator.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Asus software===
-{{Fixbox/fix|StackHash error fix}}
+{{ii}} Asus software 'Smart Doctor' or 'Asus Gamer' may cause crashing.
-If the previous fix didn't fix it, attempt the following:
+{{Fixbox|description=Uninstall Asus software|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
-# Open your Start Menu > Control Panel
-# Browse to “System Maintenance” > “System”
-# In the left panel, select “Advanced System Settings”.
-# You should now see the System Properties Window, which will have three sections. The top section is labeled “Performance” and has  “Settings” button. Click this button.
-# Select the “Data Execution Prevention” tab.
-# Select the option which reads “Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select”
-# Use the “Browse” button to navigate to the maxpayne3 executable file and click Open.
-# Click Apply or OK to commit your changes.
-}}
-===ERR_OS_VISTA===
+===New York Minute Hardcore troubleshooting and glitches===
-{{ii}} This error message can be caused on the Steam version of the game when Steam is forced by the OS into compatibility mode.
+{{ii}} This mode can reveal few glitches which can be encountered during gameplay, resulting in being unable to finish the game.
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=List:|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|ERR_OS_VISTA}}
+* Fighting with Passos is not necessary when enemies are searching the balcony (waiting until they are gone is advised). There is a place with painkillers ahead. [Stadium, PT I CH III].
-{{ii}} Follow these steps to stop Windows Vista/7 from forcing Steam into compatibility mode:<ref>http://www.edugeek.net/forums/gaming/39417-fix-steam-thinks-its-running-compatibility-mode.html</ref>
+* Fabiana dies during shooting from boat during final cutscene (shooting on the enemies from the left side is recommended, as killing her accidentally on low brightness is possible) [Stadium, PT I CH III].
+* IT man gets shot if going down the stairs (killing all enemies first is required - bullet cam must appear).
+* Infinite loading of Branco’s office PT 2 (disappears after few NYMHC attempts, trying to not skip prior cutscenes may help against this).
+* Enemies stop to respawn, doors are closed, in Favela PT 1 (if flipping all the time through the section leading to enemy with flare, and if running too fast when spotting him from distance - staying where one is when seeing him until he disappears and when he shoots the flare is suggested).
+* Rare case when picking up shotgun in a chapel in the very end of the level is impossible [PT 2 CH VIII].
+* Shooting enemies in the helicopter during cutscene of Favela PT 2 is impossible (1. If having no ammo left for M972 2. If picking up M972 after enemy).
+* Destroying the aforementioned helicopter is impossible (if shooting only once in the rocket later - even when bullet cam appeared, failing when rocket does not explode is inevitable).
+* Caps lock, num lock, scroll lock are not registered as pressed, during melee fight in the end of Favela PT II level (using them as any of primary keys is discouraged - only as secondary).
+* Game is glitched when getting hit while shooting Desert Eagle on a rope (probably while shooting very fast and inaccurate while having infinite clip in this interactive cutscene) [Boat, PT III, CH XI].
+* Death occurs after the end of the armoured-truck-defence cutscene (if pressing W while the cutscene is shown - key pressing is still registered during the cutscene - as a result, leaning out from the cover when the truck is shooting instantly after the end of cutscene is possible) [Police Station, PT III, CH XIII].
+* Glitched enemy death camera (enemy does not die) if getting hit by the enemy running out after beep signal, after the sequence of shooting at distant enemies on the rooftop (if shooting from behind cover with mesh fence) [PT III, CH XIII].
+* Shooting with Desert Eagle with no ammo during train jump cutscene in the end level (if not replacing this weapon in second slot from the beginning; immediately after the bullet time cutscene, there will still be no ammo just like before cutscene) [PT III, CH XIV].
+* Rare falling under map glitch in airport level (one of the custom libraries might cause it, e.g. SweetFX, ddraw, dsound or slow HDD).
+* Random crashes during the game (some fixes might include using Steam in offline mode, setting CPU/GPU clocks to stock values, or restarting computer before playing).
-# Hit start->run->regedit
+'''Notes'''
-# Go to key: <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers</code>
+{{ii}} If using the no cutscenes script, carefully read notes [[#Skip in-game cutscenes|here]].
-# Look for an entry with your path to steam.exe
-# Delete that entry
-# If you don't find it there try <code>{{p|hklm}}\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers</code>
 }}
-===Graphics settings not saving===
+===Crash when selecting Hoboken Alleys map in Dead Men Walking mode<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2777691604|title=Proper Dead Men Walking/Co-op Fix Steam Guide|date=May 2023}}</ref>===
-{{ii}} Game may report that video memory is 0/0. This may be caused by older graphics drivers which need updating.
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply [[#FusionFix|FusionFix]]}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Edit graphics.xml|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728541</ref>}}
-One fix is to edit <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\graphics.xml</code>
-}}
-===Steam version product key activation error===
+===Ultra widescreen mode is broken===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply [https://github.com/Lyall/MaxPayne3Fix MaxPayne3Fix]|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Move installation folder}}
+'''Notes'''
-For the error message "no activations remaining for this activation key" or "cannot contact activation server
+{{ii}} To use this alongside this [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2272-max-payne-3-fov-fix FOV Fix], rename the ASI Loader's {{file|dinput8.dll}}  to {{file|d3d11.dll}}, {{file|d3d10.dll}} or {{file|d3d9.dll}}.
-<ref>http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/21517493-freezing-or-no-activations-remaining-when-clicking-ok-to-link-steam-with-social-club</ref> when trying to activate the game over socialclub.
-# The issue can be remedied by moving your max payne 3 installation from <code>Steam\steamapps\common</code> to <code>Steam\steamapps\{{p|uid}}</code>
-# Right click on <code>maxpayne3.exe</code>
-# Run it as an administrator.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2804700&page=4</ref> Once this is done, the game will activate properly.
 }}
-===Requires Service Pack 1===
+==Other information==
-{{ii}} The game may show the error message 'Requires Service Pack 1 or superior'.
+===API===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{API
-{{Fixbox/fix|Requires Service Pack 1}}
+|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 10, 10.1, 11
-# This can be fixed by finding the <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> file.
+|direct3d notes         =
-# Right clicking and setting the compatibility mode to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)".<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?p=30983903#post30983903</ref>
+|directdraw versions    =
-# Running <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> as an administrator may also fix the problem.
+|directdraw notes       =
+|opengl versions        =
+|opengl notes           =
+|glide versions         =
+|glide notes            =
+|software mode          =
+|software mode notes    =
+|mantle support         =
+|mantle support notes   =
+|vulkan versions        =
+|vulkan notes           =
+|dos modes              =
+|dos modes notes        =
+|shader model versions  =
+|shader model notes     =
+|windows 32-bit exe     = true
+|windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        =
+|windows exe notes      = 32-bit system support is officially deprecated as of update v1.0.0.255.<ref name="complete edition"/> Game itself is still 32-bit, but the 64-bit Rockstar Games Launcher is required.<ref name="mrtnptrs_2023-03-14">{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2023-03-14|comment=Confirmed with Task Manager that RGL launches as 64-bit, but the main executable of Max Payne 3 is still 32-bit. The 64-bit requirement thus only comes from the launcher, not the game itself.}}</ref>
+|mac os x powerpc app   = unknown
+|macos intel 32-bit app = true
+|macos intel 64-bit app = false
+|macos arm app          = unknown
+|macos app notes        =
+|linux 32-bit executable=
+|linux 64-bit executable=
+|linux arm app          =
+|linux executable notes =
 }}
-===Asus software===
+===Middleware===
-{{ii}} Asus software 'Smart Doctor' or 'Asus Gamer' may cause crashing.
+{{Middleware
-{{Fixbox|1=
+|physics          = Euphoria
-{{Fixbox/fix|Uninstall Asus software}}
+|physics notes    =
+|audio            =
+|audio notes      =
+|interface        =
+|interface notes  =
+|input            =
+|input notes      =
+|cutscenes        =
+|cutscenes notes  =
+|multiplayer      = GameSpy, SteamWorks
+|multiplayer notes= OS X version dropped multi-player support.<ref name="GameSpy"/> Steam version multiplayer was ported to SteamWorks.
 }}
-===Game freeze during startup===
+===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]===
-Can be fixed by reinstalling Rockstar Social Club before launching. This have to be done every time before launching the game
+{{ii}} Add parameters to a <code>commandline.txt</code> file in the installation folder, or see [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] for other methods.
-==Other information==
+{{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content=
-===Command lines===
+{{Standard table/row|adapter|Force specific DirectX adapter starting from 0.}}
-Max Payne 3's engine allows direct input through Command Line commands. There are two ways to implement these commands:
+{{Standard table/row|aspectratio|Force aspect ratio [width:height].}}
+{{Standard table/row|availablevidmem|Force Video RAM limit to the amount specified (MB).}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Standard table/row|cpucount|Force CPU count if query is not successful.}}
-{{Fixbox/fix|Command Lines}}
+{{Standard table/row|d3dmt|Force multi-threaded DirectX runtime. Can cause graphical problems like a overly bright sky, incorrect lightning, no rain etc. in at least DX11.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-08-22}}</ref>}}
+{{Standard table/row|dx10|Force DirectX 10 if available.}}
+{{Standard table/row|dx10_1|Force DirectX 10.1 if available.}}
+{{Standard table/row|dx11|Force DirectX 11 if available.}}
+{{Standard table/row|dx9|Force DirectX 9.}}
+{{Standard table/row|frameLimit|Force VSync [0, 1, 2]}}
+{{Standard table/row|fullscreen|Force Fullscreen mode.}}
+{{Standard table/row|fxaa|Force FXAA quality [0..3].}}
+{{Standard table/row|gpucount|Force GPU count if query is not successful.}}
+{{Standard table/row|height|Force vertical resolution.}}
+{{Standard table/row|language english|Force English language.}}
+{{Standard table/row|language french|Force French language.}}
+{{Standard table/row|language italian|Force Italian language.}}
+{{Standard table/row|language german|Force German language.}}
+{{Standard table/row|language spanish|Force Spanish language.}}
+{{Standard table/row|language russian|Force Russian language.}}
+{{Standard table/row|language portuguese|Force Portuguese language.}}
+{{Standard table/row|language polish|Force Polish language.}}
+{{Standard table/row|MSAA|Force MSAA [0..5].}}
+{{Standard table/row|MSAAQuality|Force MSAA quality level.}}
+{{Standard table/row|nomouseaccel|Disable mouse acceleration.}}
+{{Standard table/row|outputMonitor|Force specific monitor starting from 0.}}
+{{Standard table/row|reflectionquality|Force reflection quality [0..3].}}
+{{Standard table/row|refreshrate|Force refresh rate.}}
+{{Standard table/row|safemode|Force game to load with safest settings.}}
+{{Standard table/row|shadowquality|Force shadow quality [0..3].}}
+{{Standard table/row|ssao|Force SSAO [0..1].}}
+{{Standard table/row|stereo|Force 3D stereo support [0..1] (1 is on)}}
+{{Standard table/row|tessellation|Force tessellation quality [0..3].}}
+{{Standard table/row|texturefilterquality|Force the Anisotropic texture filter quality [0..4].}}
+{{Standard table/row|texturequality|Force the texture quality [0..2].}}
+{{Standard table/row|useHighQualityShaders|Force usage of high quality shaders [0..1].}}
+{{Standard table/row|waterquality|Force water quality [0..2].}}
+{{Standard table/row|width|Force horizontal resolution}}
+{{Standard table/row|windowed|Force windowed mode.}}
+}}
-# Create a new text file by opening Windows Explorer, right-clicking in an empty area and selecting New>Text Document. Rename this text file to commandline.txt.
+===Mods===
-# Open the text file with a text editor such as Windows Notepad.
+====[https://alloc8or.re/mp3/scripthook/ Max Payne 3 Script Hook and trainer/mod menu]====
-# Enter the commands you wish to implement, one on each line, then save and exit the text file.
+{{ii}} To activate, press F4. Press 8 to scroll up, 2 down, 0 to back out, 5 to accept, 6 scroll sideways.
-# Move this text file into the base folder of Max Payne 3. This is typically <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\</code> for the retail DVD version of the game, or <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\max payne 3\Max Payne 3\</code> for the Steam version.
+====[https://www.nexusmods.com/maxpayne3/mods/49 English Subtitles for Portuguese Dialogues]====
-#* A easier method for Steam users is to right-click on Max Payne 3 in their Steam games library, select Properties, then click the 'Set Launch Options' button and enter the command(s) there, each one separated by a single space.
+{{ii}} Enables English translation for Portuguese-speaking enemies.
-# Launch Max Payne 3 as normal; the commands will automatically be implemented as the game starts.
-}}
-===List of commands===
+====[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/XboxRainDroplets/releases/tag/maxpayne3 Xbox Rain Droplets]====
-{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed"
+{{++}} Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from [https://github.com/aap/skygfx SkyGFX] for other games.
-! 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.
-|}
-===Language===
+====KTMXHancer====
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{ii}} High quality texture modification + Lighting Reshade Mod<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ktmx.pro/2018/02/max-payne-3-graphics-mod-2018.html|title=Max Payne 3 Graphics Mod 2018 - KTMXHancer HQ Texture + Lighting Reshade Mod Download Page|date=2022-08-22}}</ref>
-{{Fixbox/fix|Edit commandline.txt|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728751</ref>}}
+{{ii}} Unknown if it still works with the latest digital version.
-# In the installation folder, open the file <code>commandline.txt</code> using Notepad.
+# [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qFUxnpKcmpzBgRIeUd2HkPY6dvhfM_op/view Texture download]
-# If the file is not there, create it. Then add one of the following lines to change the language of Max Payne 3:
+# [http://reshade.me/ Reshade download]
-<pre>-language English
+# [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gtg86xxCkeFzLzOb8PwDA5_fTxksPv28 Reshade preset download]
--language French
--language Italian
--language German
--language Spanish
--language Russian
--language Portuguese
--language polish</pre>
-}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Skip in-game cutscenes===
-{{Fixbox/fix|Edit commandline.txt|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728751</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply Cutscene Skipper|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2022-08-30|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
-# Create a shortcut to the launcher <code>PlayMaxPayne3.exe</code>
+# Download [https://www.moddb.com/games/max-payne-3/downloads/cutscene-skipper-v02 Cutscene Skipper].
-# Right-click on the shortcut, select Properties.
+# Extract the contents of the download to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} (Cutscenes will now have a prompt in the lower right indicating to press <code>ENTER</code> to skip).
-# Add one of the above lines to the end of the Target.
-}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+'''Notes'''
-{{Fixbox/fix|Edit commandline.txt|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728751</ref>}}
+{{++}} This mod significantly improves replayability as the game contains lots of cutscenes.
-# Right-click on Max Payne 3 in Steam library.
+{{ii}} Intro cutscene cannot be skipped the very first time the game is booted, even with the mod. Once a new game is started, then the cutscenes can be skipped.
-# Select Properties > Set Launch Options.
+{{--}} This mod hasn't been thoroughly tested by the community. Reload from checkpoint or press {{key|F9}} to go back to main menu in case an issue occurs after skipping a cutscene.
-# Add one of the above command lines.
+{{--}} Known issue: if the cutscene before the final boss fight is skipped and Max dies during this boss fight, the game will softlock on a black screen.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://cryptpad.fr/sheet/#/2/sheet/view/uqXOCHRXQWjOReYi7dVtZFK3f0ymswP5YT-BihCJT9c/embed/|title=Cutscene Skipper by l0m – List of changes|date=2022-08-30}}</ref>
 }}
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 |OSfamily = Windows
-|minOS    = XP, Vista
+|minOS    = XP SP3
-|minCPU   = Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHz or AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHz
+|minCPU   = Intel Dual Core 3GHz
-|minRAM   = 2 GB
+|minCPU2  =
+|minRAM   = 3 GB
 |minHD    = 35 GB
-|minGPU   = NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
+|minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 450
-|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 3400
+|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 4870
 |minVRAM  = 512 MB
+|minDX    = 9.0c
+|minaudio = DirectX 9.0 compatible
-|recOS    = XP, Vista, 7
+|recOS    = Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8
-|recCPU   = Intel Dual Core 3 GHz or AMD Dual Core 3 GHz
+|recCPU   = Intel i7 Quad Core 2.8Ghz
-|recRAM   = 3 GB
+|recCPU2  =
-|recGPU   = NVIDIA GeForce 450
+|recRAM   =
-|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 4870
+|recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce GTX 480
+|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 5870
 |recVRAM  = 1 GB
+|recDX    = 11
+|recaudio = DirectX 9.0 compatible supporting Dolby Digital Live
+|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit OS is required as of update v1.0.0.255 and later<ref name="complete edition"/> due to requiring the 64-bit only Rockstar Launcher<ref name="mrtnptrs_2023-03-14"/>.
 }}
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 |OSfamily = OS X
-|minOS    = 10.7.5
+|minOS    = 10.7.5 Lion
-|minCPU   = Intel Dual Core Xeon
+|minCPU   = Intel Dual Core Xeon 2.4 GHz or greater
-|minCPU2  = Core i Series 2.4 GHz or greater
+|minCPU2  = Intel Core i Series 2.4 GHz or greater
-|minRAM   = 4GB
+|minRAM   = 4 GB
 |minHD    = 32 GB
-|minGPU   = NVIDIA 8800GT
+|minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
 |minVRAM  = 512 MB
 |minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 4870

Difference between revisions of "Max Payne 3"

Latest revision as of 16:39, 17 March 2024

Availability

DLC and expansion packs

Essential improvements

Patches

FusionFix

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Save game data location

Save game cloud syncing

Video

Input

Audio

Localizations

Network

Multiplayer types

Connection types

VR support

Issues fixed

Freeze in the final cutscene

Unable to sign into Rockstar Games Social Club

Game goes to pause menu randomly

Game crashes with StackHash_XXX Error

Requires Service Pack 1

Asus software

New York Minute Hardcore troubleshooting and glitches

Crash when selecting Hoboken Alleys map in Dead Men Walking mode[21]

Ultra widescreen mode is broken

Other information

API

Middleware

Command line arguments

Mods

Max Payne 3 Script Hook and trainer/mod menu

English Subtitles for Portuguese Dialogues

Xbox Rain Droplets

KTMXHancer

Skip in-game cutscenes

System requirements

Notes

References

Crash when selecting Hoboken Alleys map in Dead Men Walking mode^[21]