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− | {{ | + | {{Disambig|the original game|the 2020 remake|[[XIII (2020)]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = XIII | + | |cover = XIII Cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Paris}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Paris}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Zonic Limited|OS X}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|Retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Retail (Russia)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microids|Digital}} | ||
+ | |||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 18, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 18, 2003}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 5, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 5, 2004}} | ||
− | |steam appid = | + | |reception = |
− | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|xiii|72}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|xiii|73}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Action, FPS, Stealth }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cel-shaded }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | XIII }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 1170760 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207658920 | ||
+ | |hltb = 11413 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = XIII | ||
+ | |mobygames = 11251 | ||
|wikipedia = XIII (video game) | |wikipedia = XIII (video game) | ||
+ | |winehq = 3776 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{mm}} [https://www.insidexiii.com/ InsideXIII] - fan site |
+ | {{mm}} [https://xiii.opaquit.com/ Opaquit's XIII Files] - fan site | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1207658920|xiii}} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-Free | {{removed DRM|TAGES}} <br /> Released on multiple CDs, later editions on 1 DVD. <br /> [[#Patches|Patch 1.3]] removes the copy protection. | | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4850-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | xiii | DRM-Free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1170760 | DRM-Free | Can be started without Steam by running {{file|{{p|game}}\System\XIII.exe}} directly. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | xiii | DRM-Free | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | |
+ | {{ii}} A [https://archive.org/details/XiiiDemo demo] is available. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | All patches include previous patch updates. | + | : Official patches |
− | === | + | :* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1076-xiii-patch/ Patch 1.3] |
− | [ | + | :Unofficial patches |
+ | :* [https://xiii.opaquit.com/patch.php Patch 1.4] by Opaquit | ||
+ | :* [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/xiii-all-in-one-installer Patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+] by Arthur (recommended) | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} All patches include previous patch updates. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Make sure XIII+ (Multiplayer Patch) option is checked while using the All-in-One installer, even if only playing the single player campaign. Otherwise, improvements such as mouse input will not be fixed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/xiii-all-in-one-installer Patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]|ref=<ref name="Mod DB">{{Refurl|url=https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/xiii-all-in-one-installer|title=XIII All-In-One Installer (HD / Multiplayer ready) file - Mod DB|comment=from patch description|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>}} | ||
− | ==== | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace video files|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2019-10-05}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video}}. |
− | {{ | + | # Delete or rename {{file|alien.bik}}, {{file|nvidia.bik}} and {{file|ubi.bik}}. |
+ | # Download the [https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/blank-intro-videos/blob/master/blank.bik blank video file]. | ||
+ | # Move the file to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video}}. | ||
+ | # Create two copies of this file in the same location. | ||
+ | # Rename all three blank video files respectively to {{file|alien.bik}}, {{file|nvidia.bik}} and {{file|ubi.bik}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\System\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\save\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} 1 quicksave slot + 9 autosave slots available. Additional save slots can be made by creating an additional profile. Game does not autosave progress. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[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 = true | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|XIII_Video.png|In-game video settings.}} |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{Video |
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/xiii | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | + | |fov notes = Default is 85° horizontal. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]] and [[#Game caps FPS at 65|Game caps FPS at 65]]. |
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|1= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" />}} |
− | {{Fixbox | + | |
− | # | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303" /><ref name="WSGF">{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/xiii|title=XIII ∣ WSGF|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Open {{file|XIII.ini}} with | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
− | # Change | + | # Open {{file|XIII.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. (GoG Version 2021: it is {{file|Default.ini}}) |
− | # Save | + | # Change the values of {{code|FullscreenViewportX}} and {{code|FullscreenViewportY}} to your desired resolution. |
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | # Set the [[#Field of view (FOV)|field of view (FOV)]] according to the given aspect ratio or resolution: | ||
+ | #* 16:9 - 101.4 | ||
+ | #* 16:10 - 95.43 | ||
+ | #* 2560x1080 - 116.91 | ||
+ | #* 1366x768 - 101.43 | ||
+ | #* 1360x768 - 101.18 | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Cursor is upscaled. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|DefUser.ini}}|ref=<ref name="WSGF" />|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
− | {{ | + | # Open {{file|DefUser.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. |
− | # | + | # Change the values of {{code|DesiredFOV}} and {{code|DefaultFOV}} to your desired FOV. |
− | # Open {{file|DefUser.ini}} with | + | # Save the changes. |
− | # Change | + | '''Notes''' |
− | # Save | + | {{--}} Requires starting a new profile. |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" />|fix= |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | # Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]. |
− | {{ | + | # Toggle with {{key|F11}}. |
− | # | + | }} |
− | + | ||
− | # | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|ref={{cn}}|fix= |
− | # Save | + | # Download, extract and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. |
+ | # Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''. | ||
+ | # Set '''Name''' (e.g. XIII) and '''Path''' ({{code|{{p|game}}\System\XIII.exe}}). | ||
+ | # Check '''Do not notify on task switch'''. | ||
+ | # Set '''Window initial position & size'''. | ||
+ | # Select '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
+ | # Click on the '''Mouse''' tab, then for '''Mouse clipper''' select '''LOCKED'''. | ||
+ | # Click '''OK''' and '''File''', then '''Save''' and '''Yes'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|XIII.ini}}|ref={{cn}}|fix= |
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|XIII.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. | ||
+ | # Change the value of {{code|UseVSync}} to: | ||
+ | * {{code|False}} to disable Vsync; | ||
+ | * {{code|True}} to enable Vsync. | ||
+ | <ol start="4"> | ||
+ | <li>Save the changes.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" /> | ||
+ | {{ii}} When installing leave the option {{code|Optimize Input Settings}} checked to disable vsync. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2018-03-27}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and extract [http://dege.fw.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo2]. | ||
+ | # Open {{folder|MS}} and copy the contents of {{folder|x86}} to {{code|{{p|game}}\System\}}. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Click '''Add''' and select {{code|{{p|game}}\System\}}. | ||
+ | # Check '''Enumerate refresh rates'''. | ||
+ | # Go to the '''DirectX''' tab. | ||
+ | # Select '''Resolution''' from the list (e.g. 1920x1080, 119Hz). | ||
+ | # Uncheck '''Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state''' <!--avoids {{key|Alt|Tab}} crash?--> and '''dgVoodoo Watermark''', then click '''OK'''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} For some users, using this fix with Patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+ might cap the game to around 50 FPS for unknown reasons. Use Patch 1.4 or below if you are having issues. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If this doesn't work, leave the resolution as unforced and use Nvidia Control Panel to set your Max Frame Rate. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9 and ReShade wrappers|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dgrdsv|date=2024-03-14|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9] and paste the {{file|d3d8.dll}} file into {{folder|{{p|game}}\System}} | ||
+ | # Download [[ReShade]] and install it for the game by following its installation wizard and choosing {{file|{{p|game}}\System\XIII.exe}} and <code>Direct3D 9</code> options. You don't have to install any effects. | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\System}} in File Explorer, open {{file|ReShade.ini}} with a text editor and change <code>ForceDefaultRefreshRate=0</code> variable to <code>ForceDefaultRefreshRate=1</code> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game's Direct3D 8 renderer will run through d3d8to9 wrapper's {{file|d3d8.dll}} and then through ReShade's {{file|d3d9.dll}} forcing the game to render through Direct3D 9 using your desktop refresh rate. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = [[#Mouse smoothing|Mouse smoothing]] is enabled by default. |
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = See [[#Mouse sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]. | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
− | |mouse menu notes = Mouse is barely usable | + | |mouse menu notes = Mouse is barely usable unless a 125 Hz polling rate is used. Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]] to fix this.<ref name="Mod DB" /> |
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File:XIII Controls 1.png|In-game control settings (1/6). | ||
+ | File:XIII Controls 2.png|In-game control settings (2/6). | ||
+ | File:XIII Controls 3.png|In-game control settings (3/6). | ||
+ | File:XIII Controls 4.png|In-game control settings (4/6). | ||
+ | File:XIII Controls 5.png|In-game control settings (5/6). | ||
+ | File:XIII Controls 6.png|In-game control settings (6/6). | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration#Mouse smoothing|Mouse smoothing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|DefUser.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Stereo3D">{{Refcheck|user=Stereo3D|date=2017-06-07}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|DefUser.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. | ||
+ | # Change the value of {{code|bMaxMouseSmoothing}} to: | ||
+ | * {{code|False}} to disable mouse smoothing; | ||
+ | * {{code|True}} to enable mouse smoothing. | ||
+ | <ol start="4"> | ||
+ | <li>Save the changes.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Requires starting a new profile. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|DefUser.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Stereo3D" />|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|DefUser.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. | ||
+ | # Change the values of <code>MouseX=Axis aMouseX Speed=6.0</code>, <code>MouseY=Axis aMouseY Speed=6.0</code> and <code>MouseSensitivity=3.00000</code> to fine-tune your sensitivity. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} It's not recommended to adjust {{code|MouseSensitivity}} as the in-game slider may override it. | ||
+ | {{--}} Requires starting a new profile. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Image|XIII_Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} |
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music can be toggled on/off. |
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = limited |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = The cutscenes aren't subtitled. |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan made pre-rendered cutscenes with subtitles are available, [https://www.mediafire.com/file/e80lvdlgl08hx0a/XIII_-_English_Subtitles.zip/file download]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Select when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1]]. Fan - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=6500 1] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Select when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Select when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Select when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1]]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2358564454 here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/2594_traducao-do-xiii-thirteen-e28093-pc-pt-br.html download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Slovak | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/xiii-classic-sk.1223/ 1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Select when installing [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1]].<br>Also translation available to [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xxmyw99pFSoQkcpBYLYbwxBc8yhNowuY/view?usp=drive_link download] from ''Clan Dlan'' archives. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.mediafire.com/file/rlofg4pyue1hl0p/XIII_-_Classic_T%25C3%25BCrk%25C3%25A7e_Yama.zip/file download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} [[#Game data|Save files]] need to be deleted in order to change the voice language for any version. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 8 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = hackable | ||
+ | |online play players = 8 | ||
+ | |online play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down in 2012.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120524164001im_/http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3396/ubiapocalypse.jpg|title=Ubisoft Support - Multiplayer wurde eingestellt!|date=2022-09-14}}</ref><br>Use [[#Connection_types|direct IP connect]] through the console (a list of running game servers can be found [https://www.insidexiii.com/servers.php here]). Alternatively, download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]] to see the server list in game.<ref name="Mod DB"/> | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = false | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = true | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = See [[#Issues with dedicated server|Issues with dedicated server]]. | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = Use {{code|{{p|game}}\System\ServerLauncher.exe}}. <br /> Alternatively, you can use [https://www.insidexiii.com/servers.php#host standalone dedicated XIII server]. | ||
+ | |direct ip = hackable | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = Open the console ({{key|F2}}) and use {{code|SWITCHLEVEL}} followed by the IP and port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.beyondunreal.com/Legacy:Console_Commands/Admin_Console_Commands|title=Legacy:Console Commands/Admin Console Commands - Unreal Wiki|date=2022-09-14}}</ref> <br /> Alternatively, you can use [https://www.moddb.com/games/xiii/downloads/xiii-ip-join-version-ii-by-arthur-muszynski XIII IP Join]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Ports|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.insidexiii.com/servers.php#host|title=InsideXIII|date=2022-09-14|snippet=Required ports to forward: 7099 (ping lamp) and 7777 (connect to server), both UDP.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = 7099, 7777 | ||
+ | |upnp = unknown | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo]] [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2_55_4.zip v2.55.4], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/xiii/ profile introdution]. <br /> '''Note:''' Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/xiii/ vorpx forum]. | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===4-CD installation problem=== |
− | + | {{ii}} Refers to the 4-CD retail version. The following message appears on CD 2: <code>Delete all configuration and saved games files? (Answering YES will delete the XIII installation folder and all of its content)</code>. Answering '''Yes''' or '''No''' stops the installation and constantly reappears if you start the installation again. | |
− | {{ | + | |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" />|fix= |
− | # Open | + | # Download [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]. |
− | # | + | # Install the patch by selecting the '''(Re-)Install XIII The Game''' method. |
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Supported versions of the game can be found in the patch description. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Apply compatibility settings and rename the {{code|setup.exe}} file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cu1AH7pOj4|title=installing XIII Windows 7+delete your savegames error fix - YouTube|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Create {{folder|XIII}} on the desktop. | ||
+ | # Inside {{folder|XIII}}, create the following folders: {{folder|CD 1}}, {{folder|CD 2}}, {{folder|CD 3}}, and {{folder|CD 4}}. | ||
+ | # Copy the entire CD to each of their respective folders, e.g. CD 1 to {{folder|CD 1}}, and so on. | ||
+ | # Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for {{file|setup.exe}} in {{folder|CD 1}}: {{code|Compatibility mode (Windows 98 / Windows ME)}}. | ||
+ | # Open [[Task Manager]] ({{key|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}}) and go to '''Processes'''. | ||
+ | # Start {{file|setup.exe}} in {{folder|CD 1}}. | ||
+ | # In the Task Manager, after new processes start up, change the name of {{file|setup.exe}} to something else, e.g. to {{file|abc.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Installation of CD 1 will continue. | ||
+ | # When it asks for CD 2, change the renamed {{file|setup.exe}} back to {{file|setup.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Follow the rest of the installation instructions. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Game crashes and starting problems=== |
− | + | {{ii}} Fixed in GOG.com version. | |
− | + | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Locke">{{Refcheck|user=Locke|date=2019-10-04|comment=Confirmed by the author of the unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.}}</ref>}} | |
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set [[Core affinity|CPU core affinity]] of {{file|XIII.exe}} to only one core|ref=<ref name="Keith" />|fix= | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{--}} May cause some timing or framerate issues in multiplayer.<ref name="Locke" /> |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game will not start in fullscreen=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Locke" />}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Locke" />|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|XIII.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. | ||
+ | # Change the value of {{code|ReduceMouseLag}} to {{code|False}}. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game runs in slow motion=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fixed in GOG.com version. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+]]|ref=<ref name="Mod DB" />}} | ||
===Left click leaves game=== | ===Left click leaves game=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Left mouse click causes focus change away from the fullscreen window back to the desktop. |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | |
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use {{Key|Alt|Tab}}|ref=<ref name="Locke" />}} |
+ | |||
+ | ===Checkpoints are not saved permanently=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Checkpoint save only applies when the player dies during the current session and does not save the game. Loading any level manually can be done if needed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use {{code|SWITCHLEVEL}} followed by the [https://www.gog.com/forum/xiii/skipping_levels/post3 internal level identifier] in the in-game console ({{key|F2}})|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/xiii/skipping_levels|title=Skipping levels?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{--}} When a level is started with {{code|SWITCHLEVEL}}, the chosen level will load with no weapons and no skills. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Issues with dedicated server=== | ||
+ | ====Server launcher does not work==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Server console window disappears immediately after start. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://xiii.opaquit.com/downloads.php|title=Opaquit's XIII Files - XIII Downloads|date=2022-09-14|snippet=Dedicated servers work again, just like with version 1.0}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Failed to register the game server==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The above error appears in the server console. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|XIII.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303" />|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]; {{code|{{p|game}}\Server\}} when using [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|XIII.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. | ||
+ | # Delete the <code>ServerActors=IpDrv.RegisterServerToUbiCom</code> line or insert a semicolon ({{key|semicolon}}) before it. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Cannot change multiplayer name=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Direct IP connect to multiplayer servers results in default username being used instead of the profile name. |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|DefUser.ini}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location.]] |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|DefUser.ini}} with Notepad or another text editor. |
− | + | # Under {{code|DefaultPlayer}}, change the value of {{code|Name}} to a name of choice. | |
− | + | # Save the changes. | |
− | + | }} | |
− | {{ | + | |
+ | ===No audio in cutscenes=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for {{file|XIII.exe}}: <code>Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 3))</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/xiii/no_sound_on_cutscenes|title=No sound on cutscenes, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>|fix=}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Vsync (Enabled by default) not working on Windows 10=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d9]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Smity462|date=2024-09-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Extreme latency in multiplayer=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Patch 1.4.2.1 makes changes which reduces the quality of the game's netcode. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Downgrade to [[#Patches|unofficial patch 1.4]] and join games via [[#Connection types|direct IP]] connect|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AZBiUfgLxQ|title=XIII (PC) - Patch 1.4 vs. 1.4.2.1 Netcode Comparison - YouTube|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>}} | |
− | + | ||
− | # | + | ===Game caps FPS at 65=== |
− | + | {{ii}} This appears to be a separate issue from the 60 Hz refresh rate cap. | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set vertical sync to "Fast" in the [[Nvidia Control Panel]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1170760/discussions/0/2979655949468722307|title=How to uncap the frame rate? :: XIII - Classic General Discussions|date=2022-09-14}}</ref>|fix=}} | |
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− | === | + | ==Other information== |
− | {{ | + | ===API=== |
− | + | {{API | |
− | + | |direct3d versions = 8.1 | |
− | + | |direct3d notes = | |
− | + | |directdraw versions = | |
− | + | |directdraw notes = | |
− | + | |wing = | |
+ | |wing notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal 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 = | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | ===Middleware=== |
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = HXAudio | ||
+ | |audio notes = Obscure driver that lacks surround sound support. | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = 1.5v | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | ===Steam=== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 7, 8, 10 | ||
+ | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
+ | |minVRAM = | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disc Version=== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98 | + | |minOS = 98 |
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 700 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 700 MHz |
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minHD = 1.2 GB | |minHD = 1.2 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon 7000 |
+ | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 2 | ||
|minDX = 8.1 | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP |
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 1 | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 1 GHz |
|recRAM = 256 MB | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 2.5 GB |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = ATI Radeon 9800 |
+ | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce FX series | ||
+ | |recDX = | ||
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |recaudio = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 00:12, 10 September 2024
This page is for the original game. For the 2020 remake, see XIII (2020).
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Paris | |
macOS (OS X) | Zonic Limited |
Publishers | |
Retail | Ubisoft |
Retail (Russia) | Akella |
Digital | Microids |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 18, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | June 5, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 72 |
IGDB | 73 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Stealth |
Art styles | Cel-shaded |
Themes | North America |
Series | XIII |
XIII | |
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XIII | 2003 |
XIII: Lost Identity | 2011 |
XIII (2020) | 2020 |
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.
XIII is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and stealth game in the XIII series.
General information
- InsideXIII - fan site
- Opaquit's XIII Files - fan site
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | TAGES DRM Released on multiple CDs, later editions on 1 DVD. Patch 1.3 removes the copy protection. |
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GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Can be started without Steam by running <path-to-game>\System\XIII.exe directly. |
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ZOOM Platform |
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Official patches
- Unofficial patches
- Patch 1.4 by Opaquit
- Patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+ by Arthur (recommended)
- All patches include previous patch updates.
- Make sure XIII+ (Multiplayer Patch) option is checked while using the All-in-One installer, even if only playing the single player campaign. Otherwise, improvements such as mouse input will not be fixed.
Skip intro videos
Download and install Patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[1] |
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Replace video files[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\System\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1170760/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1170760/pfx/[Note 2] |
- 1 quicksave slot + 9 autosave slots available. Additional save slots can be made by creating an additional profile. Game does not autosave progress.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Default is 85° horizontal. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate and Game caps FPS at 65. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[1] |
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Modify XIII.ini [2][3]
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Notes
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Field of view (FOV)
Modify DefUser.ini [3]
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Notes
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Windowed
Use unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[1] |
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Use DxWnd[citation needed] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Modify XIII.ini [citation needed]
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Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[1]
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High frame rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Use dgVoodoo2[4] |
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Notes
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Use d3d8to9 and ReShade wrappers[5] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse smoothing is enabled by default. | |
Mouse sensitivity | See Mouse sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | Mouse is barely usable unless a 125 Hz polling rate is used. Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+ to fix this.[1] | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Mouse smoothing
Modify DefUser.ini [6]
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Notes
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Mouse sensitivity
Modify DefUser.ini [6]
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Notes
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music can be toggled on/off. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | The cutscenes aren't subtitled. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- Save files need to be deleted in order to change the voice language for any version.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Fan made pre-rendered cutscenes with subtitles are available, download. | |||
Czech | Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1. Fan - 1 | |||
French | Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1. | |||
German | Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1. | |||
Hungarian | Retail only. | |||
Italian | Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1. | |||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Slovak | Fan - 1 | |||
Spanish | Select when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2.1. Also translation available to download from Clan Dlan archives. |
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Turkish | Fan translation, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus The official multiplayer service was shut down in 2012.[7] Use direct IP connect through the console (a list of running game servers can be found here). Alternatively, download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+ to see the server list in game.[1] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | See Issues with dedicated server. | |
Self-hosting | Use <path-to-game>\System\ServerLauncher.exe . Alternatively, you can use standalone dedicated XIII server. |
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Direct IP | Open the console (F2) and use SWITCHLEVEL followed by the IP and port.[8] Alternatively, you can use XIII IP Join. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[9] |
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UDP | 7099, 7777 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires dgVoodoo v2.55.4, see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Issues fixed
4-CD installation problem
- Refers to the 4-CD retail version. The following message appears on CD 2:
Delete all configuration and saved games files? (Answering YES will delete the XIII installation folder and all of its content)
. Answering Yes or No stops the installation and constantly reappears if you start the installation again.
Use unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[1] |
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Notes
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Apply compatibility settings and rename the setup.exe file[10]
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Game crashes and starting problems
- Fixed in GOG.com version.
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[11] |
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Set CPU core affinity of XIII.exe to only one core[4]
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Notes
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Game will not start in fullscreen
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[11] |
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Modify XIII.ini [11]
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Game runs in slow motion
- Fixed in GOG.com version.
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+[1] |
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Left click leaves game
- Left mouse click causes focus change away from the fullscreen window back to the desktop.
Use Alt+Tab ↹[11] |
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Checkpoints are not saved permanently
- Checkpoint save only applies when the player dies during the current session and does not save the game. Loading any level manually can be done if needed.
Use SWITCHLEVEL followed by the internal level identifier in the in-game console (F2)[12]
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Issues with dedicated server
Server launcher does not work
- Server console window disappears immediately after start.
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4[13] |
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Failed to register the game server
- The above error appears in the server console.
Modify XIII.ini [2]
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Cannot change multiplayer name
- Direct IP connect to multiplayer servers results in default username being used instead of the profile name.
Modify DefUser.ini
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No audio in cutscenes
Enable the following compatibility settings for XIII.exe : Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 3)) [14]
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Vsync (Enabled by default) not working on Windows 10
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Extreme latency in multiplayer
- Patch 1.4.2.1 makes changes which reduces the quality of the game's netcode.
Downgrade to unofficial patch 1.4 and join games via direct IP connect[16] |
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Game caps FPS at 65
- This appears to be a separate issue from the 60 Hz refresh rate cap.
Set vertical sync to "Fast" in the Nvidia Control Panel[17] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | PPC | 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. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | HXAudio | Obscure driver that lacks surround sound support. |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.5v |
System requirements
Steam
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Disc Version
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | 2.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7000 Nvidia GeForce 2 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | ATI Radeon 9800 Nvidia GeForce FX series 64 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card |
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 (1170760) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 XIII All-In-One Installer (HD / Multiplayer ready) file - Mod DB - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2019-10-05
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 XIII ∣ WSGF - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2018-03-27
- ↑ Verified by User:Dgrdsv on 2024-03-14
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Verified by User:Stereo3D on 2017-06-07
- ↑ Ubisoft Support - Multiplayer wurde eingestellt! - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ Legacy:Console Commands/Admin Console Commands - Unreal Wiki - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ InsideXIII - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- "Required ports to forward: 7099 (ping lamp) and 7777 (connect to server), both UDP."
- ↑ installing XIII Windows 7+delete your savegames error fix - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Verified by User:Locke on 2019-10-04
- Confirmed by the author of the unofficial patch 1.4.2.1 / XIII+.
- ↑ Skipping levels?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ Opaquit's XIII Files - XIII Downloads - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- "Dedicated servers work again, just like with version 1.0"
- ↑ No sound on cutscenes, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Smity462 on 2024-09-10
- ↑ XIII (PC) - Patch 1.4 vs. 1.4.2.1 Netcode Comparison - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-09-14
- ↑ How to uncap the frame rate? :: XIII - Classic General Discussions - last accessed on 2022-09-14