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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{--}} Steam Overlay may not work in the Steam version by default. See [[#Steam Overlay doesn't work|Steam Overlay doesn't work]].
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{{--}} The game does not properly recognize the available VRAM on modern graphics cards, and as such forces the game to use lower image quality settings. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1009-quake-4-tweaker/ Quake 4 Tweaker] to resolve.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4.60}}. <br> Disc check removed by the most recent patch. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{removed DRM|SafeDisc|v4.60}}. Install latest [[#Patches|patch]] to remove disc check. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00GXHJ8XE | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00GXHJ8XE | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B007QUV628 | Activation | | | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B007QUV628 | Activation | | | OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | quake-iv | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | quake-iv | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Mac App Store | id492135099 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Mac App Store | id492135099 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 2210 | Steam | Can be run without the Steam client. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 2210 | DRM-free | Can be run without the Steam client. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} A free client provided by id allows Quake 4 to be played natively on Linux machines. It requires either a full retail copy or the demo to use it. Details can be found on the [https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/playing-quake-4-on-linux-in-2018.11017 GamingOnLinux] article.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1124-quake-4-patch/ Patch 1.4.2] is required for widescreen support. GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched.
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{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1124-quake-4-patch/ Patch 1.4.2] is the latest version. GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched.
  
−
===Linux client===
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===Delay corpses despawning===
−
A free client provided by id that allows Quake 4 to be played natively on Linux machines. It requires either a full retail copy or the demo to use it.
 
−
 
 
−
The download can be found on [ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/quake4/linux/ id's FTP server]. Further details can be found on the [http://zerowing.idsoftware.com/linux/quake4/Quake4FrontPage/ official FAQ page].
 
−
 
 
−
===Modifications===
 
−
====Sikkmod====
 
−
{{ii}} [http://www.moddb.com/mods/sikkmod-q4/downloads Sikkmod] is a mod that was ported from Doom 3, which adds such effects as bloom, color grading, HDR and FXAA, and is easily configurable via the in-game menu.
 
−
{{ii}} The game's multi-core rendering may cause problems with this mod, disable that setting if there are graphical glitches.
 
−
 
 
−
====False Dawn====
 
−
{{ii}} [http://www.moddb.com/mods/false-dawn/downloads False Dawn] is a non-linear, multiple-goal mission with up-to-date graphics (powered by Sikkmod), overhauled health and damage systems and even a story that actually has some meat on the bone.
 
−
 
 
−
===Adjust corpse despawn delay===
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1009-quake-4-tweaker/ Quake 4 Tweaker]|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2018-02-14}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1009-quake-4-tweaker/ Quake 4 Tweaker]|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2018-02-14}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
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===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1009-quake-4-tweaker/ Quake 4 Tweaker]|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1009-quake-4-tweaker/ Quake 4 Tweaker]|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
−
}}
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Add parameter|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
−
Use the <code>+disconnect</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
{{Image|Quake 4 General.png|In-game general settings.}}
 
{{Image|Quake 4 General.png|In-game general settings.}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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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= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1009-quake-4-tweaker/ Quake 4 Tweaker] for custom/unlisted resolutions.
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/quake-4 WSGF entry].
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1009-quake-4-tweaker/ Quake 4 Tweaker].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/quake-4 WSGF entry].
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1009-quake-4-tweaker/ Quake 4 Tweaker].
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1009-quake-4-tweaker/ Quake 4 Tweaker].
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
−
|fov notes                  = Default FOV is 90°. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
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|fov notes                  = 90°. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1009-quake-4-tweaker/ Quake 4 Tweaker].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            = Can also be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
 
|windowed notes            = Can also be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
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|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              =  
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|60 fps notes              = Capped at 62 FPS.
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
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|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 62 FPS. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1009-quake-4-tweaker/ Quake 4 Tweaker].
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|120 fps notes              = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1009-quake-4-tweaker/ Quake 4 Tweaker].
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
−
|hdr notes                  = [http://www.moddb.com/mods/sikkmod-q4/downloads Sikkmod] HDR feature only adds {{term|HDR Rendering}}.
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|hdr notes                  = [[#Sikkmod|Sikkmod]]'s HDR feature only adds {{term|HDR Rendering}}.
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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}}
 
−
 
−
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
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{{ii}} [[#Patches|Patch 1.4.2]] adds widescreen support but some resolutions may not be available.
 
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−
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1009-quake-4-tweaker/ Quake 4 Tweaker] for custom resolutions|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
 
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}}
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
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# Run the game at least once to generate the required file.
 
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
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# Open {{file|Quake4Config.cfg}} with a text editor.
 
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# Set <code>seta r_customHeight</code> and <code>seta r_customWidth</code> to the desired resolution.
 
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# Set <code>seta r_mode</code> to <code>"-1"</code>
 
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# Set <code>seta r_aspectRatio</code> to the appropriate aspect ratio: <code>"0"</code> is 4:3, <code>"1"</code> is 16:9 and <code>"2"</code> is 16:10.
 
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}}
 
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1009-quake-4-tweaker/ Quake 4 Tweaker]|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
 
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}}
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Set custom FOV|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix=
 
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
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# Create and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code>.
 
−
# Add <code>seta g_fov ''<value>''</code> and change the value.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = hackable
 
|acceleration option      = hackable
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|acceleration option notes = Disabled by default, use <code>m_accel 1</code> in the console to enable.
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|acceleration option notes = Disabled by default. Use <code>m_accel 1</code> in the console to enable.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Cannot select higher quality presets===
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===Poor image quality on modern systems===
−
{{--}} Modern high-end GPUs with a lot of memory can cause Quake 4 to ignore any other quality preset than low quality.
+
{{--}} The game does not properly recognize the available VRAM on modern graphics cards, and as such forces the game to use lower image quality settings.
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1009-quake-4-tweaker/ Quake 4 Tweaker]|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1009-quake-4-tweaker/ Quake 4 Tweaker]|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Fixbox|description=Force ultra quality preset|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Force high image quality|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Create and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code>.
 
# Create and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code>.
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}}
 
}}
  
−
===Microstutter===
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===Steam Overlay doesn't work===
−
{{Fixbox|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/2210/discussions/0/648812917661887367/</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the Steam client as administrator|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=878572319 Steam Community :: Guide :: Quake 4 - Steam Community Overlay NOT working]</ref>|fix=
−
:1. Add the following lines to the '''autoexec.cfg''' file:
 
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<pre>seta r_swapInterval "1"
 
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seta com_fixedTic "1"</pre>
 
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:2. Save the file and start the game.
 
−
{{ii}} This solution may cause speech lipsync to go out of sync, but gameplay should be unaffected. <code>r_swapinterval</code> controls VSync.
 
 
}}
 
}}
−
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Add registry key|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1086717597 Steam Community :: Guide :: Xbox gamepad support]</ref>|fix=
−
===Steam Overlay doesn't work===
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Fix Steam Overlay|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1086717597 Steam Community :: Guide :: Xbox gamepad support]</ref>|fix=
 
 
# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers</code>.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers</code>.
 
# Right-click → New → String Value.
 
# Right-click → New → String Value.
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===Sluggish mouse view===
 
===Sluggish mouse view===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use raw input|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/282440/discussions/0/613936673317296503/]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use raw input|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/282440/discussions/0/613936673317296503/ Mouse smoothing :: Quake Live General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
−
# Open <code>{{p|game}}\q4base\autoexec.cfg</code> with a text editor
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# Open <code>{{p|game}}\q4base\autoexec.cfg</code>.
 
# Add the line <code>in_mouse 2</code>
 
# Add the line <code>in_mouse 2</code>
 
# Save the changes.
 
# Save the changes.
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===ReShade overlay inaccessible to mouse===
 
===ReShade overlay inaccessible to mouse===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Bypass the game's mouse bind|ref=<ref>[https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1311090/]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Bypass the game's mouse bind|ref=<ref>[https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1311090/ https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1311090 Quake 4 alt+tab, how?]</ref>|fix=
−
# Open {{p|game}}\q4base\Quake4Config.cfg
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# Open <code>{{p|game}}\q4base\Quake4Config.cfg</code>.
 
# Search the line <code>seta com_allowConsole</code> and set the value to "1".
 
# Search the line <code>seta com_allowConsole</code> and set the value to "1".
 
# Start the game.
 
# Start the game.
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# Press {{key|~}} to open the console
 
# Press {{key|~}} to open the console
 
# Access the ReShade GUI
 
# Access the ReShade GUI
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Microstutter===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/2210/discussions/0/648812917661887367 How to fix the low-resolution textures issue in Steam :: Quake 4 General Discussions][</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open <code>{{p|game}}\q4base\autoexec.cfg</code>.
 +
# Add the following lines.
 +
<pre>seta r_swapInterval "1"
 +
seta com_fixedTic "1"</pre>
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} This solution may cause speech lipsync to go out of sync, but gameplay should be unaffected. <code>r_swapinterval</code> controls VSync.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|anticheat notes  =  
 
|anticheat notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Modifications===
 +
====Sikkmod====
 +
{{ii}} [http://www.moddb.com/mods/sikkmod-q4/downloads Sikkmod] is a mod that was ported from Doom 3, which adds such effects as bloom, color grading, HDR and FXAA, and is easily configurable via the in-game menu.
 +
{{ii}} The game's multi-core rendering may cause problems with this mod, disable that setting if there are graphical glitches.
 +
 +
====False Dawn====
 +
{{ii}} [http://www.moddb.com/mods/false-dawn/downloads False Dawn] is a non-linear, multiple-goal mission with up-to-date graphics (powered by Sikkmod).
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Revision as of 21:26, 13 December 2018

Quake 4
Quake 4 cover
Developers
Raven Software
id Software
Publishers
Activision
Bethesda Softworks
Engines
id Tech 4
Release dates
Windows October 18, 2005
Linux October 20, 2005
macOS (OS X) March 24, 2006
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Quake 4 guide on StrategyWiki
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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.
Quake
Quake 1996
Quake II 1997
Quake III Arena 1999
Quake 4 2005
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars 2007
Quake Live 2010
Quake II RTX 2019
Quake Enhanced 2021
Quake Champions 2022
Quake II Enhanced 2023

Key points

The game does not properly recognize the available VRAM on modern graphics cards, and as such forces the game to use lower image quality settings. Use Quake 4 Tweaker to resolve.

General information

Quake Wiki - A detailed wiki for every Quake game made.
Planet Quake
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 SafeDisc v4.60 DRM. Install latest patch to remove disc check.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Amazon.com
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Windows
Amazon.com
Requires online activation
macOS (OS X)
GamersGate
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Windows
GamersGate
Requires online activation
macOS (OS X)
GOG.com
DRM-free
 No online play (LAN only).[1]
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Mac App Store
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macOS (OS X)
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Can be run without the Steam client.
Windows
A free client provided by id allows Quake 4 to be played natively on Linux machines. It requires either a full retail copy or the demo to use it. Details can be found on the GamingOnLinux article.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.4.2 is the latest version. GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched.

Delay corpses despawning

Use Quake 4 Tweaker[2]

Skip intro videos

Use Quake 4 Tweaker[2]

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\q4base\[Note 1]
macOS (OS X) ~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.quake4appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Quake 4/q4base
Linux
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2210/pfx/[Note 2]
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\q4base\savegames\[Note 1]
macOS (OS X) ~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.quake4appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Quake 4/q4base/savegames
Linux
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2210/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game general video/audio settings.
In-game general video/audio settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.

Template:Video settings

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Set custom anisotropic filtering[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Create and open autoexec.cfg.
  3. Add seta image_anisotropy 16 for the highest quality.

Input settings

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game advanced audio settings.
In-game advanced audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Only available in the European local retail release.
French
Italian
Polish
Only available in Polish retail release.
Russian
Only available in Russian retail release.
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
16 Versus
Online play
16 Versus

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 27650
UDP 27650
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Poor image quality on modern systems

The game does not properly recognize the available VRAM on modern graphics cards, and as such forces the game to use lower image quality settings.
Use Quake 4 Tweaker[2]
Force high image quality[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Create and open autoexec.cfg.
  3. Add the following and save.
seta image_downSize "0"
seta image_downSizeBump "0"
seta image_downSizeSpecular "0"
seta image_filter "GL_LINEAR_MIPMAP_LINEAR"
seta image_ignoreHighQuality "0"
seta image_roundDown "0"
seta image_useCompression "0"
seta image_useNormalCompression "0"
seta image_anisotropy "16"
seta image_lodbias "0"
seta r_renderer "best"
seta com_allowConsole "1"

Steam Overlay doesn't work

Run the Steam client as administrator[3]
Add registry key[4]
  1. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers.
  2. Right-click → New → String Value.
  3. Put the full path to Quake4.exe in the name, e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Quake 4\Quake4.exe.
  4. Open your newly created string and type in RUNASINVOKER and confirm it.

Sluggish mouse view

Use raw input[5]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\q4base\autoexec.cfg.
  2. Add the line in_mouse 2
  3. Save the changes.

ReShade overlay inaccessible to mouse

Bypass the game's mouse bind[6]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\q4base\Quake4Config.cfg.
  2. Search the line seta com_allowConsole and set the value to "1".
  3. Start the game.
  4. Press Alt+Tab ↹ to switch into windowed mode
  5. Press ~ to open the console
  6. Access the ReShade GUI

Microstutter

Instructions[7]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\q4base\autoexec.cfg.
  2. Add the following lines.
seta r_swapInterval "1"
seta com_fixedTic "1"

Notes

This solution may cause speech lipsync to go out of sync, but gameplay should be unaffected. r_swapinterval controls VSync.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 2.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio OpenAL
Anti-cheat PunkBuster

Modifications

Sikkmod

Sikkmod is a mod that was ported from Doom 3, which adds such effects as bloom, color grading, HDR and FXAA, and is easily configurable via the in-game menu.
The game's multi-core rendering may cause problems with this mod, disable that setting if there are graphical glitches.

False Dawn

False Dawn is a non-linear, multiple-goal mission with up-to-date graphics (powered by Sikkmod).

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000 XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
AMD Athlon XP 2000+
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3.2 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon 9700
Nvidia GeForce3 Ti
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		ATI Radeon X1800 XL
Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT
512 MB of VRAM
Windows 98 has been tested to work with Quake 4, but this is not officially supported.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.6.8
Processor (CPU) 2.4 GHz 2.6 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3.5 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon HD 2600
Nvidia GeForce 8800
512 MB of VRAM 		512 MB of VRAM
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Kernel 2.4.x, Kernel 2.6.x
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
AMD Athlon XP 2000+
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Supported ATI chipsets: Radeon 9700 series, Radeon 9800 series, Radeon X300 series, Radeon X550 series, Radeon X600 series, Radeon X700 series, Radeon X800 series, Radeon X850 series
Supported Nvidia chipsets: GeForce 3/Ti series, GeForce 4/Ti series, GeForce FX series, GeForce 6 series, GeForce 7 series

Notes

  1. ↑ 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. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References