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{{Infobox game
 
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{++}} Runs well on low-end hardware
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{{++}} Runs well on low-end hardware.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://planetquake.gamespy.com Planet Quake]
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/2210/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/2210/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=281 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=281 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
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{{mm}} [http://planetquake.gamespy.com Planet Quake]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===Patches===
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===Patch 1.4.2 (retail)===
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{{ii}} Required for Widescreen support
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{{ii}} Required for widescreen support. Steam version is already patched.
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{{ii}} Download: [http://quake4.filefront.com/file/Windows_142_Point_Release_Full;80153 Windows] | [http://quake4.filefront.com/file/Quake_4_Mac_Patch_142;81604 OS X] | [http://quake4.filefront.com/file/Linux_142_Point_Release_Full;80152 Linux]
  
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Windows: [http://www.quakeunity.com/file=2482 Full Quake 4 patch 1.4.2]
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===Modifications===
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====Sikkmod====
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{{ii}} [http://www.moddb.com/mods/sikkmod-q4/downloads Sikkmod] is a mod that was ported from Doom 3, which adds such effects as bloom, color grading, HDR and FXAA, and is easily configurable via the in-game menu.
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{{ii}} The game's multi-core rendering may cause problems with this mod, disable that setting if there are graphical glitches.
  
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OS X: [http://support.aspyr.com/entries/20688731-Quake-4-Patch-v1-4-2 Full Quake 4 patch 1.4.2]
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====False Dawn====
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{{ii}} [http://www.moddb.com/mods/false-dawn/downloads False Dawn] is a non-linear, multiple-goal mission with up-to-date graphics (powered by Sikkmod), overhauled health and damage systems and even a story that actually has some meat on the bone.
  
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Linux: [http://www.quakeunity.com/file=2485 Full Quake 4 patch 1.4.2]
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===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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===Quality settings fix===
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{{Fixbox/fix|Add parameter}}
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Modern high end GPUs with a lot of memory can cause Quake 4 to ignore any other quality mode than low quality. To force the ultra quality settings create a new file named <code>autoexec.cfg</code> under the <code>q4base</code> folder of the game's own folder and put the following lines:
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# Right-click the game in the Steam client and choose Properties.
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# Click Set Launch Options and add <code>+com_skipIntroVideo 1</code>
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<pre>seta image_downSize "0"
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# Click OK to save the changes.
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seta image_downSizeBump "0"
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}}
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seta image_downSizeSpecular "0"
 
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seta image_filter "GL_LINEAR_MIPMAP_LINEAR"
 
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seta image_ignoreHighQuality "0"
 
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seta image_roundDown "0"
 
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seta image_useCompression "0"
 
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seta image_useNormalCompression "0"
 
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seta image_anisotropy "16"
 
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seta image_lodbias "0'
 
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seta r_renderer "best"</pre>
 
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{{ii}} When saving the file make sure you save it with the <code>.cfg</code> extension! If the file extensions are not visible in Explorer, Notepad will create a file named <code>autoexec.cfg.txt</code> instead of <code>autoexec.cfg</code>!
 
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===Mods===
 
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====[http://www.moddb.com/mods/sikkmod-q4/downloads Sikkmod]====
 
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Sikkmod is a mod that was ported from Doom 3, which adds such effects as bloom, color grading, HDR, FXAA and more. Mod is easily configurable via in-game menu. (note: Game's multicore rendering is causing problems, disable it if you experience graphical glitches).
 
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====[http://www.moddb.com/mods/false-dawn False Dawn]====
 
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False Dawn is a non-linear, multiple-goal mission with up-to-date graphics (powered by Sikkmod), overhauled health and damage systems and even a story that actually has some meat on the bone.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\q4base}}
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\q4base\Quake4Config.cfg}}
 
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
 
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\q4base\savegames}}
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\q4base\savegames\}}
 
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
 
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
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|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/quake-4 WSGF entry].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  = <code>g_fov X</code> in console. (Default 90)  
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|fov notes                  = Default FOV is 90°. For higher settings use <code>+set g_fov X</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] (change X to the desired FOV).
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
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|windowed notes            =  
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|windowed notes            = Can also be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
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|borderless windowed        = false
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming Borderless Gaming].
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic notes          = Bound to Image Quality preset. Can be set manually using <code>image_anisotropy X</code> console command.
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|anisotropic notes          = Bound to the video quality preset, highest being 8x.<br/>For 16x use <code>+set image_anisotropy 16</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = Up to 16x, type unknown.
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|oculus rift notes          =  
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
 
|high frame rate            = false
 
|high frame rate            = false
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|high frame rate notes      = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.
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|high frame rate notes      = Frame rate is capped at 62 FPS.
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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After patching to the newest version, game allows for settings widescreen resolutions directly in main menu. However, some resolutions (1280x800 and 2560x1600) may not be supported. If this is a case, use Custom resolution.
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{{ii}} [[#Patch 1.4.2 (retail)|Patch 1.4.2]] adds widescreen support, but some resolutions (1280x800 and 2560x1600) aren't available in-game. The following fix forces a custom resolution.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Custom resolution}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit Quake4Config.cfg}}
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# Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}\q4base</code>.
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# Run the game at least once to generate the required file.
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# Open '''Quake4Config.cfg''' with a text editor.
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# Open <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|Quake4Config.cfg]]</code> with a text editor.
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#* Backup the file for safety.
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# Set <code>seta r_customHeight</code> and <code>seta r_customWidth</code> to the desired resolution.
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# Change <code>seta r_customHeight "xxx"</code> and <code>seta r_customWidth "xxxx"</code> to desired resolution
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# Set <code>seta r_mode</code> to <code>"-1"</code>
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# You have to change <code>r_mode</code> to "-1" to get the custom resolutions to work: <code>seta r_mode "-1"</code>
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# Set <code>seta r_aspectRatio</code> to the appropriate aspect ratio: <code>"0"</code> is 4:3, <code>"1"</code> is 16:9 and <code>"2"</code> is 16:10.
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# Change <code>seta r_aspectRatio</code> to select your correct aspect ratio. <code>"0"</code> is 4:3, <code>"1"</code> is 16:9 or <code>"2"</code> is 16:10, <code>e.g.: seta r_aspectRatio "1"</code>
 
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'''Notes'''
 
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{{ii}} This fix requires the latest patch
 
 
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|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|acceleration option      = true
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|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = Acceleration is disabled by default, according to the <code>m_accel</code> cvar.<br/>Features a mouse smoothing slider, set to the lowest value by default.
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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{{Audio settings
 
{{Audio settings
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume          = false
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|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume notes    = Only a single volume slider.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound notes    = First enable surround speakers setup in the Windows control panel.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20061216044307/http://www.soundblaster.com/Applications/article.asp?articleID=59801&categoryID=13 Sound Blaster X-Fi Unleashed in QUAKE 4™ - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)]</ref>
 
|surround sound notes    = First enable surround speakers setup in the Windows control panel.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20061216044307/http://www.soundblaster.com/Applications/article.asp?articleID=59801&categoryID=13 Sound Blaster X-Fi Unleashed in QUAKE 4™ - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)]</ref>
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
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}}
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==Issues fixed==
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===Cannot select higher quality presets===
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{{--}} Modern high-end GPUs with a lot of memory can cause Quake 4 to ignore any other quality preset than low quality. The following fix forces the ultra quality preset in the game.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Create autoexec.cfg}}
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# Open a text editor.
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# Insert the text below, then save it in <code>{{p|game}}\q4base\</code> with the file name <code>autoexec.cfg</code>
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<pre>seta image_downSize "0"
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seta image_downSizeBump "0"
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seta image_downSizeSpecular "0"
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seta image_filter "GL_LINEAR_MIPMAP_LINEAR"
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seta image_ignoreHighQuality "0"
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seta image_roundDown "0"
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seta image_useCompression "0"
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seta image_useNormalCompression "0"
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seta image_anisotropy "16"
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seta image_lodbias "0'
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seta r_renderer "best"</pre>
 
}}
 
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Revision as of 11:24, 27 October 2014

Quake 4
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Developers
id Software
Raven Software
Publishers
Activision
Bethesda Softworks
Engines
id Tech 4
Release dates
Windows October 18, 2005
Linux October 20, 2005
macOS (OS X) March 24, 2006
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Quake 4 on Wikipedia
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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.
Quake
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Key points

Runs well on low-end hardware.

General information

Planet Quake
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Users' Forums for game series

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM details are not known
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Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
GamersGate
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 Windows only.
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GamersGate
DRM details are not known
 OS X only.
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Steam
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 Windows only.
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty

Essential improvements

Patch 1.4.2 (retail)

Required for widescreen support. Steam version is already patched.
Download: Windows | OS X | Linux

Modifications

Sikkmod

Sikkmod is a mod that was ported from Doom 3, which adds such effects as bloom, color grading, HDR and FXAA, and is easily configurable via the in-game menu.
The game's multi-core rendering may cause problems with this mod, disable that setting if there are graphical glitches.

False Dawn

False Dawn is a non-linear, multiple-goal mission with up-to-date graphics (powered by Sikkmod), overhauled health and damage systems and even a story that actually has some meat on the bone.

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2210/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2210/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

File:Quake4 settings.jpg
System settings.
File:Quake4advanced settings.jpg
Advanced settings.

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Patch 1.4.2 adds widescreen support, but some resolutions (1280x800 and 2560x1600) aren't available in-game. The following fix forces a custom resolution.
Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Polish
Only available in Polish retail release.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play

Issues fixed

Cannot select higher quality presets

Modern high-end GPUs with a lot of memory can cause Quake 4 to ignore any other quality preset than low quality. The following fix forces the ultra quality preset in the game.
Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000/XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz / AMD Athlon XP 2000+
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3.2 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 3 Ti
ATI Radeon 9700
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References