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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 25, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 25, 2010}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Point and select}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | MMORPG, Simulation}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Robot }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 223410 | |steam appid = 223410 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |mobygames = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Perpetuum | |wikipedia = Perpetuum | ||
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|release history = The game ceased development on January 25, 2018, but was patched with the ability to connect to private, community-made servers.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://blog.perpetuum-online.com/posts/2018-01-09-2018-status-report/|title=Perpetuum Developer Blog - 2018 STATUS REPORT|date=2021-10-23}}</ref> | |release history = The game ceased development on January 25, 2018, but was patched with the ability to connect to private, community-made servers.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://blog.perpetuum-online.com/posts/2018-01-09-2018-status-report/|title=Perpetuum Developer Blog - 2018 STATUS REPORT|date=2021-10-23}}</ref> | ||
− | |current state = | + | |current state = The game is freeware as of August 2, 2021.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/223410/view/2997694083396217880|title=Steam Community Announcement - Perpetuum is now free!|date=2021-10-23}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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{{mm}} [http://wiki.perpetuum-online.com/index.php/Main_Page Official Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://wiki.perpetuum-online.com/index.php/Main_Page Official Wiki] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/223410/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/223410/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://openperpetuum.com/ Open Perpetuum Project (developer-promoted community server)] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = unknown |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = 2x-8x | |antialiasing notes = 2x-8x | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Cannot be changed. | |mute on focus lost notes = Cannot be changed. | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Dutch |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Hungarian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
− | |self-hosting notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://blog.perpetuum-online.com/posts/2017-09-03-perpetuum-is-dead-long-live-perpetuum/|title=Perpetuum Development Blog - PERPETUUM IS DEAD, LONG LIVE PERPETUUM|date=2021-10-23|snippet=So while the official server is still going to stay online for an undetermined time, in the last few months we’ve been working on a standalone server solution, in order to ensure the game’s future. | + | |self-hosting notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://blog.perpetuum-online.com/posts/2017-09-03-perpetuum-is-dead-long-live-perpetuum/|title=Perpetuum Development Blog - PERPETUUM IS DEAD, LONG LIVE PERPETUUM|date=2021-10-23|snippet=So while the official server is still going to stay online for an undetermined time, in the last few months we’ve been working on a standalone server solution, in order to ensure the game’s future.}}</ref> |
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
|direct ip notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://blog.perpetuum-online.com/posts/2017-09-03-perpetuum-is-dead-long-live-perpetuum/|title=Perpetuum Development Blog - PERPETUUM IS DEAD, LONG LIVE PERPETUUM|date=2021-10-23|snippet=The introduction of the standalone server will of course require support in the game client as well, while still retaining simple access to the official server. It’s not a big change though: a new server selection screen will precede the current login screen. This includes a new server browser window where all the publicly available player-run servers are listed along with the official server, and you can select any number of them to be included in the server dropdown menu on the main screen. From there it’s as easy as clicking the connect button and after that it’s business as usual, just enter your credentials and play.}}</ref> | |direct ip notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://blog.perpetuum-online.com/posts/2017-09-03-perpetuum-is-dead-long-live-perpetuum/|title=Perpetuum Development Blog - PERPETUUM IS DEAD, LONG LIVE PERPETUUM|date=2021-10-23|snippet=The introduction of the standalone server will of course require support in the game client as well, while still retaining simple access to the official server. It’s not a big change though: a new server selection screen will precede the current login screen. This includes a new server browser window where all the publicly available player-run servers are listed along with the official server, and you can select any number of them to be included in the server dropdown menu on the main screen. From there it’s as easy as clicking the connect button and after that it’s business as usual, just enter your credentials and play.}}</ref> | ||
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===Game client crashes=== | ===Game client crashes=== | ||
====Network-related==== | ====Network-related==== | ||
− | {{ii}} The developers have been continually attempting to mitigate the effects of network-related issues beyond their control since 2011.<ref> | + | {{ii}} The developers have been continually attempting to mitigate the effects of network-related issues beyond their control since 2011.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.perpetuum-online.com/topic/1232/client-crash-lag/|title=Client Crash & Lag|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Delete Perpetuum.gbf from installation folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete Perpetuum.gbf from installation folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
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===="Low memory" crash==== | ===="Low memory" crash==== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Reduce graphical settings|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reduce graphical settings|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.perpetuum-online.com/topic/1232/client-crash-lag/|title=Client Crash & Lag, post #2|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
#Go to the "Options" menu of the Options window. | #Go to the "Options" menu of the Options window. | ||
#Disable shadows. | #Disable shadows. | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 22:18, 9 June 2023
Developers | |
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Avatar Creations | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 25, 2010 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
Genres | MMORPG, Simulation |
Vehicles | Robot |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Perpetuum is a multiplayer third-person MMORPG and simulation game.
The game ceased development on January 25, 2018, but was patched with the ability to connect to private, community-made servers.[1]
The game is freeware as of August 2, 2021.[2]
General information
- Official homepage
- Official game forums
- Official Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- Open Perpetuum Project (developer-promoted community server)
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/223410/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Configuration files encrypted with game data.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | 2x-16x | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | 2x-8x | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Sound, Movement Sounds, and UI Sounds | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All dialogue is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Cannot be changed. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | [3] | |
Direct IP | [4] |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 17700, 18800:18810 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues unresolved
Game client crashes
- The developers have been continually attempting to mitigate the effects of network-related issues beyond their control since 2011.[5]
Delete Perpetuum.gbf from installation folder[citation needed] |
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|
Ensure network ports are allowed through your router/firewall[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
"Low memory" crash
Reduce graphical settings[6] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | DirectSound3D |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz Intel or AMD | 2 GHz multicore Intel or AMD |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTX260 or higher AMD Radeon HD 4870 or higher |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 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 (223410) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Perpetuum Developer Blog - 2018 STATUS REPORT - last accessed on 2021-10-23
- ↑ Steam Community Announcement - Perpetuum is now free! - last accessed on 2021-10-23
- ↑ Perpetuum Development Blog - PERPETUUM IS DEAD, LONG LIVE PERPETUUM - last accessed on 2021-10-23
- "So while the official server is still going to stay online for an undetermined time, in the last few months we’ve been working on a standalone server solution, in order to ensure the game’s future."
- ↑ Perpetuum Development Blog - PERPETUUM IS DEAD, LONG LIVE PERPETUUM - last accessed on 2021-10-23
- "The introduction of the standalone server will of course require support in the game client as well, while still retaining simple access to the official server. It’s not a big change though: a new server selection screen will precede the current login screen. This includes a new server browser window where all the publicly available player-run servers are listed along with the official server, and you can select any number of them to be included in the server dropdown menu on the main screen. From there it’s as easy as clicking the connect button and after that it’s business as usual, just enter your credentials and play."
- ↑ Client Crash & Lag - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Client Crash & Lag, post #2 - last accessed on 9 June 2023