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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Egosoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Egosoft}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Virtual Programming|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interactive Gaming Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interactive Gaming Software}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virtual Programming|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|X³ Reality Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|X³ Reality Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 16, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 16, 2008}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 5, 2009}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 1, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 1, 2013}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Vehicle simulator, Business }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | X }} | ||
|steam appid = 2820 | |steam appid = 2820 | ||
− | |steam appid side = 201310, 235940, 235960 | + | |steam appid side = 201310, 235940, 235960, 483330 |
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1441039322 |
+ | |gogcom id side= 1298684275 | ||
+ | |hltb = 11391 | ||
+ | |lutris = x3-terran-conflict | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 36883 | ||
|wikipedia = X3: Terran Conflict | |wikipedia = X3: Terran Conflict | ||
|winehq = 14096 | |winehq = 14096 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.egosoft.com/games/x3tc/info_en.php | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://forum.egosoft.com/index.php Official Forums] |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://www.egosoft.com:8444/confluence/display/X3WIKI Official Wiki] | |
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
− | |||
{{GOG.com links|1441039322|x_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1441039322|x_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2820/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2820/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The developer offers an [[#Official DRM-free executable|official DRM-free executable]] for versions using {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{removed DRM|TAGES}} (removed in [ | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, Steam | {{removed DRM|TAGES}} (removed in [https://www.egosoft.com/download/x3tc/patches_en.php Patch 2.5]).<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=261633|title=egosoft.com :: View topic - X3: Terran Conflict 2.5 has arrived!|date=May 2023}}</ref><br>The Aldrin Missions release uses TAGES {{DRM|Solidshield}}.<br>Gold Edition is DRM-free.<br>Albion Prelude requires Steam. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | x3-terran-conflict | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|x3-terran-war-package|Terran War Package}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2117-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | x3_terran_war_pack | DRM-free | Includes Albion Prelude and Farnham's Legacy. | | Windows, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 2820 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2820 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Mac App Store | id428228858 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Mac App Store | id491318154 | MacApp | X3: Albion Prelude. Sold as a standalone app. | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Albion Prelude | | + | {{DLC/row| Albion Prelude | Also received a boxed standalone release. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
{{DLC/row| Albion Prelude Bonus Package | Free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{DLC/row| Albion Prelude Bonus Package | Free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Terran Conflict Bonus Package | Free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{DLC/row| Terran Conflict Bonus Package | Free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Farnham's Legacy | Requires Albion Prelude. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://www.egosoft.com/download/x3tc/patches_en.php Patches] are available. |
===Remove menu background=== | ===Remove menu background=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Remove menu background|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Remove menu background|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | + | * To improve loading times, [http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=259421 this mod] replaces the default menu background with a simple star field. | |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Official DRM-free executable=== | ||
+ | The developer offers an official "nosteam" (DRM-free) executable [https://www.egosoft.com/download/x3ap/bonus_en.php here]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Necessary for mods as the Steam executable tries to connect to nonexistent IP addresses, sometimes leading to crashes. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | |||
{{Image|X3 Terran Conflict Launcher General.png|Launcher general settings.}} | {{Image|X3 Terran Conflict Launcher General.png|Launcher general settings.}} | ||
{{Image|X3 Terran Conflict General.png|In-game general settings.}} | {{Image|X3 Terran Conflict General.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\EGOSOFT\X3TC|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\EgoSoft\X3TC\profiles\|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\EgoSoft\X3AP\profiles\}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p| | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/EgoSoft/X3TC/config.yaml|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/EgoSoft/X3AP/config.yaml|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/EgoSoft/X3FL/config.yaml}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{XDG|unknown}} | {{XDG|unknown}} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\EgoSoft\ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\EgoSoft\X3TC\save\|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\EgoSoft\X3AP\save\}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p| | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/Egosoft/X3TC/save/|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/EgoSoft/X3AP/save/|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/EgoSoft/X3FL/save/}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
===[[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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/2820/announcements/detail/792988693628553272|title=Steam Cloud Sync Enabled - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: X3: Terran Conflict|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|X3 Terran Conflict Launcher Video.png|Launcher video settings.}} | {{Image|X3 Terran Conflict Launcher Video.png|Launcher video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|X3 Terran Conflict Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|X3 Terran Conflict Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/x3-terran-conflict |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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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= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= For unlisted resolutions, edit the <code>res.dat</code> file. |
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = Only certain resolutions configurable (same as for fullscreen). AA is disabled in windowed mode. | |windowed notes = Only certain resolutions configurable (same as for fullscreen). AA is disabled in windowed mode. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = Added in patch 3.4 (Terran Conflict) and 3.3 (Albion Prelude) | |borderless windowed notes = Added in patch 3.4 (Terran Conflict) and 3.3 (Albion Prelude) | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = limited |
|antialiasing notes = Only available in fullscreen mode. | |antialiasing notes = Only available in fullscreen mode. | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|X3 Terran Conflict Remapping.png|In-game key/button map settings.}} | {{Image|X3 Terran Conflict Remapping.png|In-game key/button map settings.}} | ||
{{Image|X3 Terran Conflict Launcher Controls.png|Launcher control settings.}} | {{Image|X3 Terran Conflict Launcher Controls.png|Launcher control settings.}} | ||
{{Image|X3 Terran Conflict Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | {{Image|X3 Terran Conflict Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|X3 Terran Conflict Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|X3 Terran Conflict Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Effects, music, voice. | |separate volume notes = Effects, music, voice. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = 6 channel support requires DirectSound3D<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = 6 channel support requires DirectSound3D<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?p=3742719#3742719|title=Realtek spdif out - no surround? - egosoft.com forum|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = EAX 2,<ref> | + | |eax support notes = EAX 2,<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?p=2007689#2007689|title=Some Sound Questions - egosoft.com forum|date=May 2023}}</ref> EAX 4<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.x3-reunion.com/support/faq/faq_answer_en.php?answer=956|title=EGOSOFT · Support · FAQs · FAQ: Read answer|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Official localization by [[Company:Noviy Disk|Noviy Disk]]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = [https://www.elite-games.ru/x3tc/download.shtml#translation Fan translation by Elite-Games.ru] |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = true | |nvidia 3d vision = true | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/03/x3-terran-conflict-and-albion-prelude.html Helix Mod] to improve 3D support. |
|tridef 3d = false | |tridef 3d = false | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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|novint falcon = | |novint falcon = | ||
|novint falcon notes = | |novint falcon notes = | ||
− | |trackir = | + | |trackir = limited |
− | |trackir notes = | + | |trackir notes = Albion Prelude only. |
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game crash to desktop=== | ===Game crash to desktop=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffdshow/ ffdshow], a DirectShow codec which can be installed as a standalone codec or alongside other DirectShow codecs in a codec pack, can cause a CTD (Crash to Desktop). To correct this, | + | {{ii}} [http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffdshow/ ffdshow], a DirectShow codec which can be installed as a standalone codec or alongside other DirectShow codecs in a codec pack, can cause a CTD (Crash to Desktop). To correct this, the game's executable needs to be added to ffdshow's blacklist. To do so: |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Add | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add the game to ffdshow blacklist|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=217747|title=X3:TC Forums, "How to disable ffdshow"|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open ffdshow's configuration utility. | # Open ffdshow's configuration utility. | ||
# In the DirectShow control tab, there's a section called "Don't use ffdshow in:". Make sure the adjacent box is checked. | # In the DirectShow control tab, there's a section called "Don't use ffdshow in:". Make sure the adjacent box is checked. | ||
# To the right of the checkbox is a button which says "Edit...". Click on it. | # To the right of the checkbox is a button which says "Edit...". Click on it. | ||
− | # Add | + | # Add <code>x3tc.exe</code> to the list of blacklisted executables. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} In certain versions of ffdshow, there is no "Edit..." button to the right of the "Don't use ffdshow in:" checkbox; instead, there is only a text box containing all the blacklisted executables. | + | {{ii}} In certain versions of ffdshow, there is no "Edit..." button to the right of the "Don't use ffdshow in:" checkbox; instead, there is only a text box containing all the blacklisted executables. In this case, manually type in <code>x3tc.exe</code> into the box, ensuring a semicolon is added immediately after the last executable in the list (before adding <code>x3tc.exe</code>). |
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Linux | + | ===Linux issues=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} For documentation and discussion of issues with the Linux ports of Terran Conflict and Albion Prelude, refer to [ | + | {{ii}} For documentation and discussion of issues with the Linux ports of Terran Conflict and Albion Prelude, refer to [https://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=335500 this thread] on the official EgoSoft forums. |
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = 1.1, 3 | |shader model versions = 1.1, 3 | ||
|shader model notes = {{cn|date=August 2015}} | |shader model notes = {{cn|date=August 2015}} | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = false | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux arm app = false | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ====Mods==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Game generates the game world AFTER you are already ingame, so the game will be sluggish for some time. For mods, a 4gb patch is required. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Plugin Manager for Egosoft X Series==== | ||
+ | [https://www.xpluginmanager.co.uk/download/x-plugin-manager-installer/ Plugin Manager] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Mayhem==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} After Lithcube's Universe, this mod also serves as a base for other mods. | ||
+ | [https://www.moddb.com/mods/mayhem/downloads Mayhem3] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Lithcube's Universe==== | ||
+ | [https://robunderscore.github.io/litcube/litcube.xtimelines.net/wiki/index.php/Installation.html Lithcube's Universe] | ||
+ | {{ii}} Functions as a base for the vast majority of mods. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Latest revision as of 20:08, 20 June 2024
Developers | |
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Egosoft | |
macOS (OS X) | Virtual Programming |
Publishers | |
Deep Silver | |
Interactive Gaming Software | |
OS X | Virtual Programming |
Engines | |
X³ Reality Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 16, 2008 |
macOS (OS X) | October 5, 2009 |
Linux | July 1, 2013 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Vehicle simulator, Business |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | X |
X | |
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X: Beyond the Frontier | 1999 |
X-Tension | 2000 |
X2: The Threat | 2003 |
X3: Reunion | 2005 |
X3: Terran Conflict | 2008 |
X Rebirth | 2013 |
X Rebirth VR Edition | 2017 |
X4: Foundations | 2018 |
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.
X3: Terran Conflict is a singleplayer first-person vehicle simulator and business game in the X series.
General information
- Official Forums
- Official Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- The developer offers an official DRM-free executable for versions using Steam DRM.
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | TAGES DRM (removed in Patch 2.5).[1] The Aldrin Missions release uses TAGES Solidshield DRM. Gold Edition is DRM-free. Albion Prelude requires Steam. |
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GamersGate | Terran War Package also available. | |||
GOG.com | Includes Albion Prelude and Farnham's Legacy. | |||
Steam | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | X3: Albion Prelude. Sold as a standalone app. |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Albion Prelude | Also received a boxed standalone release. | |
Albion Prelude Bonus Package | Free. | |
Terran Conflict Bonus Package | Free. | |
Farnham's Legacy | Requires Albion Prelude. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip Intro[citation needed] |
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Patches
- Patches are available.
Remove menu background[citation needed] |
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Official DRM-free executable
The developer offers an official "nosteam" (DRM-free) executable here.
- Necessary for mods as the Steam executable tries to connect to nonexistent IP addresses, sometimes leading to crashes.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\EGOSOFT\X3TC %USERPROFILE%\Documents\EgoSoft\X3TC\profiles\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\EgoSoft\X3AP\profiles\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/EgoSoft/X3TC/config.yaml $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/EgoSoft/X3AP/config.yaml $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/EgoSoft/X3FL/config.yaml |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\EgoSoft\X3TC\save\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\EgoSoft\X3AP\save\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/Egosoft/X3TC/save/ $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/EgoSoft/X3AP/save/ $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/EgoSoft/X3FL/save/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | [2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | For unlisted resolutions, edit the res.dat file. |
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Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Configurable from 70° to 90°. | ||
Windowed | Only certain resolutions configurable (same as for fullscreen). AA is disabled in windowed mode. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Added in patch 3.4 (Terran Conflict) and 3.3 (Albion Prelude) | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Only available in fullscreen mode. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Effects, music, voice. | |
Surround sound | 6 channel support requires DirectSound3D[3] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2,[4] EAX 4[5] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Official localization by Noviy Disk. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by Elite-Games.ru | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Native 3D | |||
Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod to improve 3D support. | ||
TriDef 3D | |||
iZ3D |
Devices | |||
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TrackIR | Albion Prelude only. |
Issues fixed
Game crash to desktop
- ffdshow, a DirectShow codec which can be installed as a standalone codec or alongside other DirectShow codecs in a codec pack, can cause a CTD (Crash to Desktop). To correct this, the game's executable needs to be added to ffdshow's blacklist. To do so:
Add the game to ffdshow blacklist[6] |
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Notes
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Alt-Tab behavior
- It may not be possible to re-enter the game after alt-tabbing out due to the "Run game in background" setting in the Gameplay Options menu being set to "No" by default. To correct this:
Enable "Run game in background" in Gameplay Options[citation needed] |
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Linux issues
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X and Linux only. |
Shader Model support | 1.1, 3 | [citation needed] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
Linux |
Mods
- Game generates the game world AFTER you are already ingame, so the game will be sluggish for some time. For mods, a 4gb patch is required.
Plugin Manager for Egosoft X Series
Mayhem
- After Lithcube's Universe, this mod also serves as a base for other mods.
Lithcube's Universe
- Functions as a base for the vast majority of mods.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista SP1, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 1.1 support |
Shader model 3.0 support |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | 10.8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz Intel Core i7-2620M |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 3000 256 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0 compatible | 512 MB of VRAM OpenGL 3.0 compatible |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz Intel Core i7-2620M |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Mesa 9.0 256 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0 compatible | 512 MB of VRAM OpenGL 3.0 compatible |
References
- ↑ egosoft.com :: View topic - X3: Terran Conflict 2.5 has arrived! - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Cloud Sync Enabled - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: X3: Terran Conflict - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Realtek spdif out - no surround? - egosoft.com forum - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Some Sound Questions - egosoft.com forum - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ EGOSOFT · Support · FAQs · FAQ: Read answer - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ X3:TC Forums, "How to disable ffdshow" - last accessed on May 2023