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|cover        = Wizardry 8 cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Wizardry 8 cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sir-Tech}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sir-Tech Canada}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sir-Tech Canada|Retail (North America)}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Crucial Entertainment|Retail (Europe)}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Locus Company|Retail (Japan)}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Retail (Russia)}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Encore|Retail (North America) re-release}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gamepot|Digital (2013-2022)}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nightdive Studios|Digital (2013-present)}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Drecom Co.|Digital (2022-present)}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|SurRender 3D}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|SurRender 3D}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2001}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2001}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/bonus_more_mac_games_on_gogcom|title=Mac Game Update: 34 New Additions ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|wizardry-8|85}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Continuous turn-based, Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control, Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Adventure, ARPG, RPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Wizardry }}
 
|steam appid  = 245450
 
|steam appid  = 245450
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|gogcom page  = wizardry_8
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|gogcom id    = 1207659230
 +
|hltb        = 11228
 +
|igdb        = wizardry-8
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = 5580
 
|wikipedia    = Wizardry 8
 
|wikipedia    = Wizardry 8
 +
|winehq      = 548
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Wizardry}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{++}} Characters can be [[#Import characters|imported]] from [[Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant]] or [[Wizardry Gold]] (see [[#Import characters|Import characters]]).
+
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/wizardry_series GOG.com Community Discussions]
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{{++}} Characters can be [[#Import characters|imported]] from [[Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant]] or [[Wizardry Gold]] (see [[#Import characters|Import characters]]).
−
{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/wizardry_8 GOG.com Support Page]
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{{GOG.com links|1207659230|wizardry_series|for game series}}
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/245450/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/245450/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.postcount.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?47-Wizardry-Series PostCount.Net Wizardry Series forum]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.postcount.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?47-Wizardry-Series PostCount.Net Wizardry Series forum]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability Table|
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/wizardry_8 GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} |}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.quartertothree.com/game-talk/showthread.php?3720-Wizardry-8-and-SafeDisc|title=Wizardry 8 and SafeDisc|date=May 2023}}</ref> | |Windows }}
−
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/245450/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} |}}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | wizardry-8 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} |}}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | wizardry_8 | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | wizardry-8 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 245450 | Steam | Pre-packaged with [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | | Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} The OS X release is Wine-based.{{cn|date=May 2019}}
 +
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
−
===Skip intro video===
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===Patches===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/312-wizardry-8-patch/ Patch 1.2.4] fixes issues with the retail version. Retail versions that state version 1.2.4 on the CDs do not need this patch. Digital distribution versions are already fully patched.
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete/rename sirtech.BIK}}
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{{ii}} For the Polish version, use the [http://reddig.republika.pl/prawa_downl.html Ascension Peak patch].
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# Go to the installation folder.
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# Go into <code>Data\Flics\Intro</code>.
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===Fix for blurred text===
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# Delete or rename <code>sirtech.BIK</code>. The game will now go directly to the main menu.
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable setting in the game's options|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Go to Options → Video.
 +
# Enable "Correct for Blurred Text". Text and 2D elements will now be sharper.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
=== Enable Correct for Blurred Text setting===
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===Low framerate fix for Windows 8 and later===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/348-wizardry-8-low-frame-rate-fix/ Wizardry 8 low frame rate fix]|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Enable Correct for Blurred Text}}
 
−
# Go to Options, Video.
 
−
# Enable Correct for Blurred Text. Text and 2D elements will now be sharper.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Patch 1.2.4 (retail)===
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===Skip intro videos===
−
[http://www.fileplanet.com/82895/80000/fileinfo/Wizardry-8-12/23/01-patch Patch 1.2.4] fixes issues with the retail version. Retail versions that state version 1.2.4 on the CDs do not need this patch. Digital distribution versions are already fully patched.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename intro file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\Flics\Intro}}.
 +
# Delete or rename {{file|sirtech.BIK}}.
 +
}}
  
−
For the Polish version use the [http://reddig.republika.pl/prawa_downl.html ASCENSION PEAK patch].
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===Skip 3dfx logo===
 +
{{ii}} The 3dfx logo is shown when starting the game with the Glide renderer as a default nGlide setting.
  
−
=== Skip 3dfx logo ===
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable the "3dfx logo splash screen" setting in the nGlide configurator.|ref=|fix=
−
{{ii}} The 3dfx logo is shown when starting the game with the Glide renderer.
 
−
 
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Run the nGlide configurator}}
 
−
# Run nGlide from the Start screen/Start menu.
 
−
# Set the 3Dfx logo splash screen to Off.
 
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# Click Apply, then Exit.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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=== Run in 32-bit color ===
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===Running in 32-bit color===
 
{{ii}} The Glide renderer (the default for digital distribution versions) runs in 16-bit color; 32-bit color is noticeably more detailed.
 
{{ii}} The Glide renderer (the default for digital distribution versions) runs in 16-bit color; 32-bit color is noticeably more detailed.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use DirectX 7 mode (see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]).|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Set 32-bit color output}}
 
−
# Go to the installation folder and delete <code>glide2x.dll</code> if it is present.
 
−
# Run <code>3DSetup.exe</code> in the installation folder.
 
−
# Choose DirectX7 (if it is not already selected) and the resolution you want.
 
−
# Click OK to save your changes. The game will now run in 32-bit color.
 
−
{{ii}} These changes can also be set manually by editing <code>3DVideo.CFG</code>.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
=== Adjust combat speed ===
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===Adjust combat speed===
 
{{ii}} Wizardry 8's default combat speed is quite slow; [http://wolfie.wiz8.de/Wiz8Fast.html Wiz8Fast] can be used to increase it.
 
{{ii}} Wizardry 8's default combat speed is quite slow; [http://wolfie.wiz8.de/Wiz8Fast.html Wiz8Fast] can be used to increase it.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Wiz8Fast|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://wolfie.wiz8.de/Wiz8Fast.html|title=Wolfie's Wizardry 8 Info Site - Combat Monster Movement Accelerator|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Use Wiz8Fast|ref=<ref>[http://wolfie.wiz8.de/Wiz8Fast.html Wolfie's Wizardry 8 Info Site - Combat Monster Movement Accelerator]</ref>}}
+
# Download [http://wolfie.wiz8.de/Wiz8Fast.html Wiz8Fast] ([http://www.zimlab.com/wizardry/ Alternative link]).
−
# Download [http://wolfie.wiz8.de/Wiz8Fast.html Wiz8Fast].
+
# Extract it into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
−
# Extract it into the installation folder.
+
# Run it and choose a speed. Test and adjust as needed (the game needs to be exited before readjusting).
−
# Run it and choose a speed. Test and adjust as needed (you must exit the game before adjusting).
+
}}
 +
 
 +
==Game data==
 +
===Configuration file(s) location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.CFG}}
 +
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Save game data location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 +
{{Save game cloud syncing
 +
|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
 +
|epic games launcher      =
 +
|epic games launcher notes =
 +
|gog galaxy                = false
 +
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                    =
 +
|origin notes              =
 +
|steam cloud              = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
 +
|xbox cloud                =
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
=== Import characters ===
+
===Import characters===
 
{{++}} Characters can be imported from [[Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant]] (<code>*.DBS</code>) or [[Wizardry Gold]] (<code>*.SGM</code>) saves.
 
{{++}} Characters can be imported from [[Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant]] (<code>*.DBS</code>) or [[Wizardry Gold]] (<code>*.SGM</code>) saves.
 
{{ii}} [[Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge]] saves share the <code>*.DBS</code> extension but cannot be imported directly; import them into the sequel, then import that into Wizardry 8.
 
{{ii}} [[Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge]] saves share the <code>*.DBS</code> extension but cannot be imported directly; import them into the sequel, then import that into Wizardry 8.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Import saves|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Import saves}}
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# Copy the saves (<code>*.DBS</code> or <code>*.SGM</code>) into {{folder|{{p|game}}\Saves\Import}}.
−
# Copy your saves (<code>*.DBS</code> or <code>*.SGM</code>) into <code>Saves\Import</code> in the installation folder.
 
 
# Start a new game and click the 7→8 button.
 
# Start a new game and click the 7→8 button.
−
# Choose the save file you want to import from.
+
# Choose the desired save file to import from.
 
{{ii}} Some aspects vary depending on the content of the save that was imported; see the manual for details.
 
{{ii}} Some aspects vary depending on the content of the save that was imported; see the manual for details.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Game data==
+
==Video==
−
{{Game Location Table|
+
{{Image|Wizardry 8 video settings.png|Video settings.}}
−
{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location (retail)|C:\Program Files (x86)\Sirtech\Wizardry 8\Saves}}
+
{{Video
−
{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location (GOG.com)|C:\GOG Games\Wizardry 8\Saves}}
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/wizardry-8
−
{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files (retail)|C:\Program Files\Sirtech\Wizardry 8\*.CFG}}
+
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
−
{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files (GOG.com)|C:\GOG Games\Wizardry 8\*.CFG}}
 
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
−
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
 
−
|steam_cloud            =
 
−
|steam_cloud_notes      =
 
−
|origin                =
 
−
|origin_notes          =
 
−
|uplay                  =
 
−
|uplay_notes            =
 
−
|gamesave_manager      = false
 
−
|gamesave_manager_notes =
 
−
|gamestow              = false
 
−
|gamestow_notes        =
 
−
|synctocloud            = false
 
−
|synctocloud_notes      =
 
−
|square_enix            =
 
−
|square_enix_notes      =
 
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
==Video settings==
 
−
[[File:Wizardry 8 video settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Video settings.]]
 
−
{{Video settings
 
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/wizardry-8
 
−
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
 
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported
−
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = unsupported
+
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
−
|widescreen resolution      = false
+
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
−
|widescreen resolution notes= Stretched/pillarboxed 4:3; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
+
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
−
|4k ultra hd                = false
+
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
−
|windowed notes            = Toggle with Ctrl+F12 (must be [[#Run in 32-bit color|running in 32-bit color]]).
+
|windowed notes            = Use {{key|Ctrl|F12}} or <code>/window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/wizardry_series/windowed_mode/post8|title=Windowed mode? - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> (must be using [[#Run in 32-bit color|32-bit color]]).
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = unknown
+
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = hackable
+
|antialiasing              = false
−
|antialiasing notes        = Force in the graphics card control panel.
+
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
−
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. Set in Options, Video.
+
|vsync notes                = Set in Options, Video Sync.
−
|oculus rift                = unknown
+
|60 fps                    = true
−
|oculus rift notes         =  
+
|60 fps notes              = For Windows 8 and later use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/348-wizardry-8-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix].
−
|120hz                      = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = true
−
|120hz notes               =  
+
|120 fps notes             = No frame rate cap.
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                 =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===[[Widescreen resolution]]===
+
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
−
{{ii}} Widescreen resolutions stretch from 4:3; the game can be run in pillarboxed 4:3 with the steps below.
+
{{ii}} Widescreen resolutions stretch from 4:3; this mod makes gameplay {{term|Hor+}} for 16:9 and 16:10 resolutions.
 +
{{ii}} The HUD, menus and all other 2D elements still stretch from 4:3.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use Extender|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/245450/discussions/0/846965882672993132/|title=Get your Widescreen Support here :: Wizardry 8 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Set custom resolution (recommended solution)}}
+
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/541-wizardry-8-extender-for-widescreen-support/ Wizardry 8 Extender for Widescreen Support].
−
# Set up a 4:3 [[custom resolution]] with your monitor's native height.
+
# Extract {{file|srVP_Wiz8Extender.dll}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}\Dll}}.
−
# Run <code>3DSetup.exe</code> and choose DirectX7.
+
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
−
# If your custom resolution is listed here choose it now.
+
# Edit {{file|3DVideo.CFG}} with a text editor.
−
# Click OK to apply the changes and close the setup tool.
+
# Change the first line to <code>DirectX7</code> (try <code>DirectX6</code> if that does not work)
−
# If your custom resolution wasn't listed edit <code>3DVideo.CFG</code> and set it. Ensure the third set of numbers is <code>32</code>.
+
# Change the second and third lines to the width and height of the desired resolution.
−
# The game will now run pillarboxed at your monitor's native resolution.
+
# Change the fourth line to <code>32</code>
 +
# Save the changes. The game will now be {{term|Hor+}} for 16:9 and 16:10 resolutions.
 +
# In case of further problems, use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. Download the latest version, and extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and all the files from {{folder|\MS\x86}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
==Input==
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Use nGlide (alternate solution)}}
+
{{Input
−
{{--}} Glide uses 16-bit color so graphics are visually dithered.
+
|key remap                = true
−
# Install [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] if you are using a retail version; digital distribution versions already includes this.
+
|key remap notes          =  
−
# Run <code>3DSetup.exe</code>, choose Glide2x and click OK (don't set the resolution here).
+
|acceleration option      = true
−
# Run nGlide from the Start screen/Start menu and set the resolution you want.
+
|acceleration option notes = Toggle Mouse Smoothing setting in Options, General, page 2 / 3.
−
# Change aspect ratio to 4:3 for the correct aspect or leave at fit to screen to stretch from 4:3.
+
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
−
# Set the 3Dfx logo splash screen to Off if you want to skip the logo when the game starts.
+
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
−
# Click Apply, then Exit.
+
|mouse menu                = true
 +
|mouse menu notes          =
 +
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 +
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Set in Options, General, page 2 / 3.
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 +
|controller support        = false
 +
|controller support notes  =
 +
|full controller          = unknown
 +
|full controller notes    =
 +
|controller remap          = unknown
 +
|controller remap notes    =
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 +
|invert controller y-axis notes=
 +
|xinput controllers        = unknown
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Input Settings
+
{{Image|Wizardry 8 audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
−
|key_remap                  = true
+
{{Audio
−
|key_remap_notes            =
 
−
|acceleration_option        = true
 
−
|acceleration_option_notes  = Toggle Mouse Smoothing setting in Options, General, page 2 / 3.
 
−
|controller_support        = false
 
−
|controller_support_notes  =
 
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
==Audio settings==
 
−
[[File:Wizardry 8 audio settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Audio settings.]]
 
−
{{Audio settings
 
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Sound Effects, Footsteps and Speech.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Sound Effects, Footsteps and Speech.
Line 199: Line 281:
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
−
|subtitles notes          = Spoken dialogue is subtitled (enable .
+
|subtitles notes          = Spoken dialogue is subtitled by default.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
Line 205: Line 287:
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes       = Set in <code>3DSetup.exe</code>.
+
|eax support notes         = Set in {{file|3DSetup.exe}}.
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [http://www.donald-traduction-jeux.fr/html/Wizardry_8.htm download here.]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [http://www.wizardry-8.de/download.htm download here.]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Local retail version only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Unknown if taken from the Japanese retail version of the game or retranslated from English into Japanese, [https://jpmod.blogspot.com/2013/09/wizardry-8-mod.html download]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Local retail version only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Local retail version only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
===Game does not launch (GOG.com version)===
+
===Game does not launch (GOG.com)===
 
{{ii}} Try this fix for the GOG.com version if the game does not start after installing normally.
 
{{ii}} Try this fix for the GOG.com version if the game does not start after installing normally.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use wiz8 fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Use wiz8 fix}}
+
# Download [http://files.gog.com/support/wiz8_fix.zip wiz8 fix].
−
# Download [http://www.gog.com/support/wizardry_8/wizardry_8_does_not_launch wiz8 fix].
 
 
# Run it and choose Yes to confirm patching.
 
# Run it and choose Yes to confirm patching.
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Setup tool only lists 640x480 and 800x600 resolutions===
 
===Setup tool only lists 640x480 and 800x600 resolutions===
−
{{ii}} The setup tool doesn't list all modes if <code>Glide2x.dll</code> is found.
+
{{ii}} See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Lines visible in-game===
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Set resolution with nGlide (Glide2x renderer)}}
+
{{ii}} The OpenGL and Software (MMX) renderers have visual problems on modern systems; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
−
# Use nGlide to set your resolution (see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]).
 
−
# The setting will override the resolution used in the setup tool.
 
−
}}
 
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Unable to move===
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Set resolution in 3DVideo.CFG (other renderers)}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Press Alt again|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/245450/discussions/0/630800446202218779/#c630800446378565730|title="Um... I can't move." page 1 - General Discussion - Steamcommunity.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
# Choose the renderer with <code>3DSetup.exe</code>.
+
Play in DirectX 6 mode.
−
# Edit <code>3DVideo.CFG</code> and set your resolution.
 
−
# Change <code>16</code> to <code>32</code> for 32-bit color.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Lines visible in-game===
+
===Unable to move (after using {{key|Alt|Tab}})===
−
{{ii}} The OpenGL and Software(MMX) renderers have visual problems on modern systems.
+
{{ii}} Using {{key|Alt|Tab}} will make the game act like {{key|Alt}} is held down, preventing movement.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Press {{key|Alt}} again to restore movement.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/wizardry_series/wiz_8_alttab_keyboard_problem|title=Wiz 8 {{key|Alt|Tab}} Keyboard problem, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Change renderer with 3DSetup.exe}}
 
−
# Run <code>3DSetup.exe</code>.
 
−
# Choose any renderer other than OpenGL or Software(MMX).
 
−
# Click OK to save your changes.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Unable to move after using Alt+Tab===
+
==Other information==
−
{{ii}} Using Alt+Tab will make the game think Alt is held down, preventing movement.
+
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 6, 7
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    = 6, 7
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        = 1.0
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        = 2.4
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          = true
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        = false
 +
|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        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Middleware===
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Press Alt again|ref=<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/wizardry_series/wiz_8_alttab_keyboard_problem Wiz 8 Alt+Tab Keyboard problem, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>}}
+
{{Middleware
−
Press the Alt key again. You can now move normally.
+
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =  
 +
|audio            = Miles Sound System
 +
|audio notes      = Version 6.0m
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  = Version 1.0q
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Modifications===
 +
{{ii}} The [https://mad-god.webs.com/cosmicforge.htm Cosmic Forge Modder] allows editing and modding of the game.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
+
|minOS    = 95, 98, 2000
−
|minproc  = 1.8 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz
−
|minmem   = 512 MB
+
|minRAM   = 64 MB
−
|minHD    = 2 GB
+
|minHD    = 1.2 GB
−
|minGPU  = compatible with DirectX 9.0c
+
|minGPU  =  
 +
|minVRAM  = 8 MB
 +
|minDX    = 6
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
−
|recproc  =  
+
|recCPU  =  
−
|recmem   = 1 GB
+
|recRAM   =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} These requirements are from the GOG.com version.
 
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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−
[[Category:Windows]]
 

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Wizardry 8
Wizardry 8 cover
Developers
Sir-Tech Canada
Publishers
Retail (North America) Sir-Tech Canada
Retail (Europe) Crucial Entertainment
Retail (Japan) Locus Company
Retail (Russia) Buka Entertainment
Retail (North America) re-release Encore
Digital (2013-2022) Gamepot
Digital (2013-present) Nightdive Studios
Digital (2022-present) Drecom Co.
Engines
SurRender 3D
Release dates
Windows November 15, 2001
macOS (OS X) November 15, 2013[1]
Reception
Metacritic 85
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Continuous turn-based, Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control, Point and select
Genres Adventure, ARPG, RPG
Themes Fantasy
Series Wizardry
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Wizardry 8 on HowLongToBeat
Wizardry 8 on IGDB
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Wizardry 8 on MobyGames
Wizardry 8 on Wikipedia
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⤏ Go to series page
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord 1984
Wizardry: Knight of Diamonds - The Second Scenario 1986
Wizardry: Legacy of Llylgamyn - The Third Scenario 1987
Wizardry: The Return of Werdna - The Fourth Scenario 1988
Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom 1988
Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge 1990
Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant 1992
Wizardry Gold 1996
Nemesis: The Wizardry Adventure 1996
Wizardry: Llylgamyn Saga 1998
Wizardry: New Age of Llylgamyn 2000
Wizardry Empire: Princess of the Ancient 2001
Wizardry Chronicle 2001
Wizardry 8 2001
Wizardry Empire II Plus: Legacy of the Princess 2004
Wizardry: Prisoners of the Battles 2005
Wizardry: Five Ordeals 2006
Wizardry Online 2013
Wizrogue: Labyrinth of Wizardry 2017
Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls 2020
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (2024) 2024
Wizardry: The Five Ordeals EA
Wizardry Variants Daphne TBA

Wizardry 8 is a singleplayer first-person adventure, ARPG and RPG game in the Wizardry series.

General information

Characters can be imported from Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant or Wizardry Gold (see Import characters).
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
PostCount.Net Wizardry Series forum

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc DRM[Note 1].[4]
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Pre-packaged with nGlide.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam
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 Pre-packaged with nGlide.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
The OS X release is Wine-based.[citation needed]


Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.2.4 fixes issues with the retail version. Retail versions that state version 1.2.4 on the CDs do not need this patch. Digital distribution versions are already fully patched.
For the Polish version, use the Ascension Peak patch.

Fix for blurred text

Enable setting in the game's options[citation needed]
  1. Go to Options → Video.
  2. Enable "Correct for Blurred Text". Text and 2D elements will now be sharper.

Low framerate fix for Windows 8 and later

Use the Wizardry 8 low frame rate fix

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename intro file[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Data\Flics\Intro.
  2. Delete or rename sirtech.BIK.

The 3dfx logo is shown when starting the game with the Glide renderer as a default nGlide setting.
Disable the "3dfx logo splash screen" setting in the nGlide configurator.

Running in 32-bit color

The Glide renderer (the default for digital distribution versions) runs in 16-bit color; 32-bit color is noticeably more detailed.
Use DirectX 7 mode (see Widescreen resolution).[citation needed]

Adjust combat speed

Wizardry 8's default combat speed is quite slow; Wiz8Fast can be used to increase it.
Use Wiz8Fast[5]
  1. Download Wiz8Fast (Alternative link).
  2. Extract it into <path-to-game>.
  3. Run it and choose a speed. Test and adjust as needed (the game needs to be exited before readjusting).

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\*.CFG[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/245450/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Saves[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/245450/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Import characters

Characters can be imported from Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant (*.DBS) or Wizardry Gold (*.SGM) saves.
Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge saves share the *.DBS extension but cannot be imported directly; import them into the sequel, then import that into Wizardry 8.
Import saves[citation needed]
  1. Copy the saves (*.DBS or *.SGM) into <path-to-game>\Saves\Import.
  2. Start a new game and click the 7→8 button.
  3. Choose the desired save file to import from.
Some aspects vary depending on the content of the save that was imported; see the manual for details.

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Use Ctrl+F12 or /window parameter[6] (must be using 32-bit color).
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Set in Options, Video Sync.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
For Windows 8 and later use the low frame rate fix.
No frame rate cap.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Widescreen resolution

Widescreen resolutions stretch from 4:3; this mod makes gameplay Hor+ for 16:9 and 16:10 resolutions.
The HUD, menus and all other 2D elements still stretch from 4:3.
Use Extender[7]
  1. Download the Wizardry 8 Extender for Widescreen Support.
  2. Extract srVP_Wiz8Extender.dll into <path-to-game>\Dll.
  3. Go to <path-to-game>.
  4. Edit 3DVideo.CFG with a text editor.
  5. Change the first line to DirectX7 (try DirectX6 if that does not work)
  6. Change the second and third lines to the width and height of the desired resolution.
  7. Change the fourth line to 32
  8. Save the changes. The game will now be Hor+ for 16:9 and 16:10 resolutions.
  9. In case of further problems, use dgVoodoo 2. Download the latest version, and extract dgVoodooCpl.exe and all the files from \MS\x86 to <path-to-game>.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Toggle Mouse Smoothing setting in Options, General, page 2 / 3.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Set in Options, General, page 2 / 3.
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Sound Effects, Footsteps and Speech.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Spoken dialogue is subtitled by default.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
Set in 3DSetup.exe.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Fan translation, download here.
German
Fan translation, download here.
Japanese
Local retail version only.
Japanese
Unknown if taken from the Japanese retail version of the game or retranslated from English into Japanese, download
Polish
Local retail version only.
Russian
Local retail version only.

Issues fixed

Game does not launch (GOG.com)

Try this fix for the GOG.com version if the game does not start after installing normally.
Use wiz8 fix[citation needed]
  1. Download wiz8 fix.
  2. Run it and choose Yes to confirm patching.
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP

Setup tool only lists 640x480 and 800x600 resolutions

See Widescreen resolution.

Lines visible in-game

The OpenGL and Software (MMX) renderers have visual problems on modern systems; see Widescreen resolution.

Unable to move

Press Alt again[8]

Play in DirectX 6 mode.

Unable to move (after using Alt+Tab ↹)

Using Alt+Tab ↹ will make the game act like Alt is held down, preventing movement.
Press Alt again to restore movement.[9]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 6, 7
DirectDraw 6, 7
OpenGL 1.0
Glide 2.4
Software renderer
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System Version 6.0m
Cutscenes Bink Video Version 1.0q

Modifications

The Cosmic Forge Modder allows editing and modding of the game.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 95, 98, 2000
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) 8 MB of VRAM
DirectX 6 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 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).
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References