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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 26, 1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 26, 1999}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Outcast }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658853 | |gogcom id = 1207658853 | ||
+ | |hltb = 6825 | ||
+ | |lutris = outcast | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 358 |
|wikipedia = Outcast (video game) | |wikipedia = Outcast (video game) | ||
|winehq = 2612 | |winehq = 2612 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} To save the game, press {{key|F2}} and use the equipped crystal | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207658853|outcast}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658853|outcast}} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|LaserLock}} in German release.<br>{{DRM|SecuROM}} elsewhere. | | Windows }} |
− | {{ | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | outcast | DRM-free | Bundled with [[Outcast 1.1]] as "Outcast Classic". | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | outcast | DRM-free | Bundled with [[Outcast 1.1]] as "Outcast Classic". | | Windows}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Image|Outcast External General 2.png|Launcher general settings (2/2).}} | {{Image|Outcast External General 2.png|Launcher general settings (2/2).}} | ||
− | + | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1176-outcast-patches-1-3/http://www.planet-adelpha.net/Downloads/patches.html Official patches]=== | |
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{{ii}} Install patches 1-3, in order. These patches are for the retail releases only (the GOG.com release is already patched). | {{ii}} Install patches 1-3, in order. These patches are for the retail releases only (the GOG.com release is already patched). | ||
− | ==== | + | ===Unofficial patches=== |
− | [ | + | ====[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304141842/http://joanmorci.com/archivos_outcast/OUTCAST_PARCHES_Y_PROGRAMA_GOG_ByZenger.zip Music fix]==== |
− | {{ii}} This is for retail releases only | + | {{ii}} This is for retail releases only - do not install on the GOG.com release. |
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | Launch the game with | + | {{fixbox|description=Launch the game with {{file|LAUNCHER.EXE}} instead of {{file|START.EXE}}.|ref=|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Higher 4:3 resolutions can be enabled with [https://web.archive.org/web/20160304141842/http://joanmorci.com/archivos_outcast/OUTCAST_V3_PARCHE-HD_Y_FARO_GOG_ByZenger.zip this resolution fix]. The [https://www.gog.com/forum/outcast/experimental_outcast_hi_res_patch_up_to_1280x768_cyana_lighthouse_problem_fixed/post257 Deadfix] fixes a crash related to it. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Outcast External Video 1.png|Launcher video settings (1/3). | ||
+ | Outcast External Video 2.png|Launcher video settings (2/3). | ||
+ | Outcast External Video 3.png|Launcher video settings (3/3). | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
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|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support = | + | |eax support = true |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = true | |red book cd audio = true | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }}{{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.hardware.com.br/comunidade/jogos-revista/241541/|title=Hardware.com.br (forums)|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/147-outcast #1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Black | + | ===Black screen on startup=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable multi-monitor|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | }} | |
− | + | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable SLI/Crossfire|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Move the Windows taskbar to the bottom of the screen (its default position)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 6 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 16:12, 26 June 2024
This page is for the original version. For the updated version, see Outcast 1.1. For the 2017 remake, see Outcast: Second Contact.
Developers | |
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Appeal | |
Publishers | |
Infogrames | |
THQ Nordic | |
Fresh3D | |
Engines | |
GAIA | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 26, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Outcast |
Outcast | |
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Outcast | 1999 |
Outcast 1.1 | 2014 |
Outcast: Second Contact | 2017 |
Outcast: A New Beginning | 2024 |
Outcast is a singleplayer third-person shooter game in the Outcast series.
General information
- To save the game, press F2 and use the equipped crystal
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | LaserLock DRM in German release. SecuROM DRM elsewhere. |
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GOG.com | Bundled with Outcast 1.1 as "Outcast Classic". |
Essential improvements
Official patches
- Install patches 1-3, in order. These patches are for the retail releases only (the GOG.com release is already patched).
Unofficial patches
Music fix
- This is for retail releases only - do not install on the GOG.com release.
Skip intro videos
Launch the game with LAUNCHER.EXE instead of START.EXE .
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savegames[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Higher 4:3 resolutions can be enabled with this resolution fix. The Deadfix fixes a crash related to it. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Locked at 30 FPS. |
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 | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only.[1] | |||
Czech | Fan translation - #1 |
Issues fixed
Black screen on startup
Disable multi-monitor[citation needed] |
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Disable SLI/Crossfire[citation needed] |
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Move the Windows taskbar to the bottom of the screen (its default position)[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
- A Pentium II is required for the DVD versions.
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz Intel Pentium III |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6 compatible | 4 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).
References
- ↑ Hardware.com.br (forums) - last accessed on May 2023