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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|OS X}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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|lutris = railroad-tycoon-3 | |lutris = railroad-tycoon-3 | ||
|strategywiki = Railroad Tycoon 3 | |strategywiki = Railroad Tycoon 3 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 10844 |
|wikipedia = Railroad Tycoon 3 | |wikipedia = Railroad Tycoon 3 | ||
|winehq = 2648 | |winehq = 2648 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3244-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3244-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | railroad_tycoon_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | railroad_tycoon_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 7610 | Steam | Can only be purchased in USA, Canada, UK, EU countries except Croatia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Vietnam | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 7610 | Steam | Can only be purchased in USA, Canada, UK, EU countries except Croatia, Brazil, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Vietnam | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} A free demo is available in several languages from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/railroad-tycoon-3/category/1759-official-demos GameFront]. | {{ii}} A free demo is available in several languages from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/railroad-tycoon-3/category/1759-official-demos GameFront]. | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} [http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/rrt3_main.php 1.05 patch] is the latest official version; requires the 1.04 patch. | {{ii}} [http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/rrt3_main.php 1.05 patch] is the latest official version; requires the 1.04 patch. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Sold Out Software release needs to be patched with the patch installer on the disc, otherwise the DRM will malfunction. | ||
{{ii}} [http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/rrt3_main.php 1.06 patch] is the latest fan-made patch with bugfixes and extra engines; requires the 1.05 patch. It is possible to have multiple installations with different versions; see [http://hawkdawg.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2363 instructions]. | {{ii}} [http://hawkdawg.com/rrt/rrt3/rrt3_main.php 1.06 patch] is the latest fan-made patch with bugfixes and extra engines; requires the 1.05 patch. It is possible to have multiple installations with different versions; see [http://hawkdawg.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2363 instructions]. | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= The resolution dropdown menu does not show all possible options. Use {{key|F11}} and {{key|F12}} to cycle between all possible resolutions.<br/>Widescreen resolutions will stretch the interface and cause {{Term|Vert-}} behavior.{{cn|date=2021-12-14|reason=}} | + | |widescreen resolution notes= The resolution dropdown menu does not show all possible options. Use {{key|F11}} and {{key|F12}} to cycle between all possible resolutions. Alternatively, use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1765-railroad-tycoon-3-widescreen-fix/ widescreen fix].<br/>Widescreen resolutions will stretch the interface and cause {{Term|Vert-}} behavior.{{cn|date=2021-12-14|reason=}} |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = EAX 3<ref> | + | |eax support notes = EAX 3<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404164410/http://connect.creativelabs.com/alchemy/Lists/Games/DispForm.aspx?ID=226|title=ALchemy database Railroad Tycoon 3 entry|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|royalty free audio = always on | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Use OpenSpy |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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{{ii}} The game crashes when running Windows Vista and newer if using the default configuration. The only way to play the game is to disable the game's hardware T&L setting: | {{ii}} The game crashes when running Windows Vista and newer if using the default configuration. The only way to play the game is to disable the game's hardware T&L setting: | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Hardware T&L|ref=<ref name=" | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Hardware T&L|ref=<ref name="hadware TL">[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205220326/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2930001 Railroad Tycoon 3 Windows 7/Vista - EASY FIX - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= |
# Make sure that the game has the [[#Patches|latest patch]] installed (v1.05). | # Make sure that the game has the [[#Patches|latest patch]] installed (v1.05). | ||
# Download the Vista/Win 7/Win 8 Fix from [https://www.mediafire.com/file/3iddceca0v8a2fm/105_106_RT3_Vista_Fix.zip here]. | # Download the Vista/Win 7/Win 8 Fix from [https://www.mediafire.com/file/3iddceca0v8a2fm/105_106_RT3_Vista_Fix.zip here]. | ||
# Extract the contents of the ZIP file. | # Extract the contents of the ZIP file. | ||
− | # Move the | + | # Move the {{file|engine.cfg}} file to {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\Configuration|folder}}. |
# Confirm the file overwrite. | # Confirm the file overwrite. | ||
# Launch the game. | # Launch the game. | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 8 | + | |direct3d versions = 8.1 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false |
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= |
Latest revision as of 16:42, 12 December 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
PopTop Software | |
macOS (OS X) | Beenox Shift |
Publishers | |
Gathering of Developers | |
OS X | MacSoft |
2K Games | |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 27, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | September 13, 2004 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building, Business |
Vehicles | Train |
Series | Railroad Tycoon |
Railroad Tycoon | |
---|---|
Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon | 1990 |
Railroad Tycoon II | 1998 |
Railroad Tycoon 3 | 2003 |
Sid Meier's Railroads! | 2006 |
Warnings
Railroad Tycoon 3 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view building and business game in the Railroad Tycoon series.
General information
- Hawk & Badger Railroad - A fansite and file database for the game
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check | |||
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Can only be purchased in USA, Canada, UK, EU countries except Croatia, Brazil, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Vietnam |
- A free demo is available in several languages from GameFront.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Coast to Coast | Free download; distributed within the 1.04 patch |
Essential improvements
Patches
- 1.05 patch is the latest official version; requires the 1.04 patch.
- The Sold Out Software release needs to be patched with the patch installer on the disc, otherwise the DRM will malfunction.
- 1.06 patch is the latest fan-made patch with bugfixes and extra engines; requires the 1.05 patch. It is possible to have multiple installations with different versions; see instructions.
Maps, mods and more
All of the official downloads and user created fixes for the game can be found here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\Configuration[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7610/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Saved Games[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7610/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | The resolution dropdown menu does not show all possible options. Use F11 and F12 to cycle between all possible resolutions. Alternatively, use the widescreen fix. Widescreen resolutions will stretch the interface and cause Vert- behavior.[citation needed] |
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Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Unplayable if forced - causes clicks to register at incorrect locations.[citation needed] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Color blind mode | Under the Miscellaneous menu as Color Adjustment. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Uses system cursor. | |
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, Voice. Train arrival "Ching" volume found under Miscellaneous settings. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Affects cutscenes/campaign screen. In-game messages are text-only. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3[1] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail and Steam only. | |||
German | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Italian | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Japanese | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish | Retail and Steam only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 4 | Versus |
||
Online play | 4 | Versus Use OpenSpy |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 6073, 6500, 9000 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game crashes on startup
- The game crashes when running Windows Vista and newer if using the default configuration. The only way to play the game is to disable the game's hardware T&L setting:
Disable Hardware T&L[2] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | 400 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.2.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 400 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (7610) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ ALchemy database Railroad Tycoon 3 entry - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Railroad Tycoon 3 Windows 7/Vista - EASY FIX - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)