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{{disambig||the unrelated 2016 game|[[Revolt (2016)]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Re-voltcoverart.jpg
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|cover        = Re-Volt cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Probe Software}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Acclaim Studios London}}
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Acclaim Cheltenham}}
 
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Acclaim Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Acclaim Entertainment}}
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|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 31, 1999}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 18, 1999}}
|steam appid  =  
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|reception    =
|gogcom page  = revolt
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|re-volt|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|re-volt|rating}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Racing }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
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|steam appid  = 287310
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|gogcom id    = 1207659863
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|hltb        = 7630
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|lutris      = re-volt
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|mobygames    = 369
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|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Re-Volt
 
|wikipedia    = Re-Volt
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|winehq      = 3151
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
'''General information'''
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{{Introduction
{{mm}} [http://www.revoltrace.net/ Re-Volt Race] community site
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|introduction      =  
{{mm}} [http://www.revoltxtg.co.uk/index.htm Re-Volt XTG (RVXTG)] community site
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{{mm}} [http://z3.invisionfree.com/Our_ReVolt_Pub/index.php?showtopic=1357 Our Re-Volt Pub forum]
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|release history  =
{{mm}} [http://z8.invisionfree.com/RRR_Racing_Forum/index.php? RRR Racing Forum]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/revolt GOG.com Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/revolt GOG.com Support Page]
 
  
== Availability ==
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|current state    =
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/revolt GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} |}}
 
{{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} |Needs updating (see [[#Patches|Patches]]).}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
== Patches ==
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'''General information'''
Although the last official patch (v1.1) was released on 16<sup>th</sup> September 1999, the community has created an suitable fan patch, which is generally updated every fortnight.<ref>http://rv12.zackattackgames.com/index.php</ref>
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{{GOG.com links|1207659863|revolt}}
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/287310/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
=== Official Patches ===
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==Availability==
*'''[http://www.revoltrace.net/downloads.php Patch 0916]''' was one of two official patches released for Re-Volt by Acclaim. It updated the game to v1.10, and allowed a doubling in the size of exported editor tracks, as well as permitting the use of custom tracks in multiplayer.
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{{Availability|
*'''[http://www.revoltrace.net/downloads.php Patch 1207]''' was released on December 7, 1999, and was the last official patch for the game. It disabled the CD check and included on a 3D sounds option, as well as support for *.ace files, and support for the Rooftops track installed separately. This patch fixed some bugs found in the original version, in addition of adding the ability to host and join custom races online (just like patch 0916) and inserting -sli as a command line arguments for the game.
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|1}}. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | re-volt | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5792-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | revolt | DRM-free | Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 287310 | Steam | Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper. | | Windows }}
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}}
  
=== v1.2 (Fan Patch) ===
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===Demo===
'''[http://rv12.zackattackgames.com/downloads.php Re-Volt (v1.2)]''' is a fan patch which aims to develop a more fully featured version of the game, bringing it up to modern standards and introducing the most popular fan features. It is also '''fully compatible''' with modern version of Windows, including XP, Vista and 7. The patch's fan developers have suggested the final release version will be produced by the end of 2012.
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{{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/Re-Volt Archive.org].
  
Additional features:
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==Essential improvements==
*Full support for all NT versions of Windows, including XP, Vista and 7
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===Patches===
*Support for [[Wikipedia:Wine (software)|Wine]] on [[Wikipedia:Linux|Linux]] and [[Wikipedia:Macintosh|Mac]]<ref>http://revolt.wikia.com/wiki/Re-Volt_for_Mac</ref>
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{{ii}} Three official patches were released: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/808-re-volt-patch/ v1.0], [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/809-re-volt-patch/ 0916], and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/810-revolt-v11-patch/ v1.1 (1207)].
*Wide screen and multi-monitor support
 
*Anisotropic texture filtering, improved display and font style
 
*Support for international keyboard layouts
 
*New language introduced (Dutch)
 
*New content and game modes
 
*Optimisations and bug fixes.
 
Detailed information on all additional features can be found [http://rv12.zackattackgames.com/features.php here]. There is also a list of [http://rv12.zackattackgames.com/todo.php planned future additions].
 
  
== Mods And Utilities ==
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===Running unmodified game on modern systems===
=== Custom Cars and Tracks ===
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [[DirectPlay]]|ref=|fix=
Custom cars and tracks are a popular modification for Re-Volt, with the former often introducing real-life vehicles of varying quality to the game, and the latter community created tracks in addition to the standard ones. A popular source for both cars and tracks is [http://rvzt.zackattackgames.com/main/cars.php Re-Volt Zone Tracks].
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}}
=== [http://revolt.wikia.com/wiki/Phoenix_R3 Phoenix R3] ===
 
Phoenix R3 is a program which allows the creation of full custom tracks. Its features provide the ability to make tracks of comparable quality to those in the original release, and gives the player more freedom than was offered in the original release.
 
  
Phoenix R3 also includes a number of additional features, including but not limited to:
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===Skip intro videos===
*Windows Vista and 7 support
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro with RVGL|ref=<ref name="doc">[https://yethiel.gitlab.io/RVDocs/#launch-parameters RVGL Documentation - Launch Parameters]</ref>|fix=
*Improved game load time
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# Install [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
*Main Re-Volt GFX, SFX and models swap
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# Run {{file|rvgl.exe}} with the <code>-nointro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
*Raised texture limit per track
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}}
*MP3 player - custom song for each track
 
*Adjustable texture resolution
 
  
In order to obtain the mod and its license of use, various conditions must be met:
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===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2726-rvgl-retaildigital-upgrade-for-re-volt/ RVGL]===
*Join the #revolt IRC channel @irc-hispano.org
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{{ii}} A cross-platform rewrite/port of Re-Volt that runs natively on Windows, Mac OS X and GNU/Linux, that's powered entirely by modern, open source components.
*Be an active member on the [http://z8.invisionfree.com/RRR_Racing_Forum/index.php? Re-Volt Racing Forum] with a ranking of at least 2
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{{++}} Fixes tons of bugs and adds support for modern systems, resolutions, custom soundtracks.
*Make a full custom track and/or a good tutorial for the site
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{{++}} Brings console exclusive content and options to PC version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://yethiel.gitlab.io/RVDocs/#dreamcast-mode|title=RVGL Documentation - Dreamcast Mode|date=2021-09-04}}</ref>
*Prove that you own an original copy of Re-Volt
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{{++}} Improved multiplayer with better netcode with active community.
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{{++}} Frequently updated.
  
=== [http://jigebren.free.fr/jeux/pc/revolt/WolfR4.html WolfR4] ===
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==Game data==
WolfR4 is a custom launcher tool currently under active development, and similar in premise to Phoenix R3, but with expanded capabilities (however it should be noted it only supports patch 1207)<ref>http://revolt.wikia.com/wiki/WolfR4</ref>.
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Acclaim\Re-Volt\1.0\}}
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}}
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{{ii}} [[#RVGL|RVGL]] location: <code>{{p|game}}\profiles\</code>
  
WolfR4 is a tool with numerous features, which can be viewed in greater detail [http://jigebren.free.fr/jeux/pc/revolt/WolfR4.html#Features here], however, a list of its most prominent aspects is as follows:
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===Save game data location===
*Numerous bug fixes
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{{Game data|
*Provides easy access to many commonly used settings (number of laps, activate pickup etc.)
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Acclaim\Re-Volt\1.0\}}
*Extends some existing Re-Volt features (up to 12 players in online lobby race, increase the Battle Tag time etc.)
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}}
*Adds new modes not available in the original release (ghost car in time trial, race against 30 AI opponents, No car/car collision mode etc.)
 
*Provides an easy access to all command line options
 
*Permits the creation of full custom tracks
 
*Allows global custom (custom championships, Re-Volt Mods, HUD or frontend replacement, etc.)
 
*Allows user tracks that have been designed for it to be raced in reverse mode
 
*Allows user stunt and battle tag tracks
 
  
Anyone is able to download the mod for free on its [http://jigebren.free.fr/jeux/pc/revolt/WolfR4.html#Download official project page].
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
=== [http://rvhouse.zackattackgames.com/ RVHouse] ===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
Re-Volt House (shortened to RVHouse) is an open source multiplayer game lobby and chat tool for Re-Volt, developed after the shutdown of the official MSN Gaming Zone; allowing community members to chat and organise races. It is possible to run this tool on Linux<ref>http://rvhouse.zackattackgames.com/index.php?section=downloads</ref>.
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|discord                  =
=== Other Popular Mods ===
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|discord notes            =  
*[http://revolt.wikia.com/wiki/FutureCars_mod_for_Re-Volt FutureCars] is a Re-Volt mod including custom cars and tracks which replaces existing Re-Volt gameplay with high speed, "ultra grav" vehicles, reaching in-game speeds of up to 100 mph. The mod currently includes seven custom tracks, and 20 unique vehicles.
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|epic games launcher      =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy                = false
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|gog galaxy notes          =  
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|origin                    =  
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|origin notes              =  
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|steam cloud              = true
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|steam cloud notes        =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
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|ubisoft connect notes    =  
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|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =  
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}}
  
=== Vehicle dynamics ===
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==Video==
Go to <code>Acclaim/ReVolt/cars</code> and then enters any sub-folder with a car in it, they are able to edit the vehicle parameters in the 'Parameters.txt' file. This allows the user to change the top speed, acceleration, steering rate and wheel size, as well as detailed vehicle dynamics settings, effectively allowing the user to 'tune' the vehicle.
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{{Image|Re-Volt video settings.png|Video settings.}}
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{{Image|Re-Volt render settings.png|Render settings.}}
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/re-volt
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|widescreen wsgf award      = bronze
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = bronze
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = bronze
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = bronze
 +
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes= HUD and menus {{term|stretched}} by default. For better widescreen support use [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
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|multimonitor              = hackable
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
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|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
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|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]] and [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Simple Runtime Window Editor|SRWE]].
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|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic notes          =
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|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        =  
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = true
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|vsync notes                =
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|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              = Capped at 60 FPS.
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|120 fps                    = hackable
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|120 fps notes              = For high FPS use [[#RVGL|RVGL]] to avoid issues.{{note|note=[https://rvgl.re-volt.io/downloads/rvgl_changelog.txt RVGL 19.0320a]: Game animations now use a variable timestep, with an internal limit of 250 FPS.}}
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
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|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind notes          =
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}}
  
== Unresolved Issues - Fan Patch (v1.2) ==
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
Re-Volt v1.2 has a number of unresolved issues currently being worked on by fans. Outlined below is a basic listing of the largest of these issues, but further information can be found [http://rv12.zackattackgames.com/todo.php here] under 'Known Bugs'.
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{{Fixbox|description=Custom FOV with RVGL|ref=<ref name="doc"/>|fix=
=== Crashing and Freezing ===
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# Install [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
A number of situations will currently cause the game to crash, none of which have yet been resolved. Currently, these include:
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# Run {{file|rvgl.exe}} with the <code>-aspect <width> <height> <lens></code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
*Crashing during multiplayer
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{{ii}} Specify the display aspect ratio and FOV (default '''512'''). Lower values give a wider FOV.
*Rare freeze due to propagation of bad data over the internet
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}}
*Freeze resulting from incompatibility of some Antivirus programs with Miles Sound System
 
*Rare instances of PC restarting after reaching a menu screen
 
=== Graphical Glitches ===
 
Graphical glitches are common in v1.2. A basic listing of unresolved issues is as follows:
 
*Improper rendering of vertex colors (dev mode only)
 
*Rare artifacts with cloud rendering
 
*Lines and glitches with graphics card forced anti-aliasing turned on
 
*Screen flickering when attempting to change display mode after using the Print Screen button
 
*Visible artifacts in the rear-view camera (known as the blue triangle bug)
 
*Visible texture seams in-between ploygons
 
*Transparent areas displayed incorrectly in Print Screen shots
 
*No objects in frontend after exiting a track with Objects Edit Mode
 
*Objects clipped when viewed at a specific angle
 
=== Multiplayer ===
 
There are a number of issues with the game's multiplayer mode, including crashing and object inconsistencies, as well as bad syncing and bad starts, often preceded by a hang at the loading screen. Saving replays also often results in a bug. There is currently no known fix for any of these issues.
 
=== Other Issues ===
 
*Bomb fuse disappears after hitting a clone pickup
 
*Trouble restoring after Alt+Tab in Windows Vista or 7
 
*Issue with configuring certain joystick controllers
 
*Unable to read certain game states if Caps Lock is on
 
*Multithreading inconsistencies during loading
 
  
==Video settings==
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
{{Video settings
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{{Fixbox|description=Set windowed with RVGL|ref=<ref name="doc"/>|fix=
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/re-volt
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# Install [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
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# Run {{file|rvgl.exe}} with the <code>-window <width> <height></code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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{{ii}} Specify width and height optionally. The default size is half the desktop dimensions.
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
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{{ii}} You can also toggle windowed mode by pressing {{key|F11}} in game.
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution notes= Install [http://rv12.zackattackgames.com/downloads.php Re-Volt v1.2 Update]; resolutions from 1280x768 - 2048x2048.
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor notes        = Install [http://rv12.zackattackgames.com/downloads.php Re-Volt v1.2 Update]; resolutions from 1280x768 - 2048x2048.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = Install [http://rv12.zackattackgames.com/downloads.php Re-Volt v1.2 Update].
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic notes          = Install [http://rv12.zackattackgames.com/downloads.php Re-Volt v1.2 Update] to add a setting (up to 16x).
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = Install [http://rv12.zackattackgames.com/downloads.php Re-Volt v1.2 Update] then force in the video card control panel.
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = Install [http://rv12.zackattackgames.com/downloads.php Re-Volt v1.2 Update] to add an on/off setting.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input Settings
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{{Image|Re-Volt input settings.png|Input settings.}}
|key_remap                  = unknown
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{{Input
|key_remap_notes            =  
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|key remap                = true
|acceleration_option       = unknown
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|key remap notes          =
|acceleration_option_notes =  
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|acceleration option      = n/a
|controller_support         = true
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|acceleration option notes =
|controller_support_notes   = Some controllers (e.g. [[Xbox 360 Controllers]]) may not function correctly in-game.
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|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =
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|mouse menu                = false
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|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
 +
|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes  = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]] to add support for modern controllers.
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|full controller          = true
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = true
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|controller remap notes    = Can't map POV hat.
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity notes=
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|xinput controllers       = unknown
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|xinput controllers notes =  
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|other controllers         = true
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|other controllers notes   = Generic DirectInput controllers are supported.
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|other button prompts      = generic
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|other button prompts notes=
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|button prompts            = generic
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|controller hotplug        = hackable
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|controller hotplug notes  = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
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|haptic feedback          = true
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|haptic feedback notes    =
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Image|Re-Volt audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
|separate volume          = unknown
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{{Audio
|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume          = true
|surround sound          = unknown
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|separate volume notes    = CD Music and SFX.
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound          = hackable
|subtitles                = unknown
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|surround sound notes    = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
|subtitles notes          =  
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|subtitles                = n/a
|closed captions          = unknown
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|subtitles notes          = Everything is text-based.
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
|eax support              =  
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|eax support              = true
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes        = A3D 1.0, DirectSound3D, EAX 2.0.
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 +
|red book cd audio        = true
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
}}
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{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
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|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Dutch
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Basque
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Lithuanian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Official localization by «Руссобит-М».
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Romanian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Serbian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Slovenian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Swedish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Turkish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Only in [[#RVGL|RVGL]]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          = hackable
 +
|local play players  = 4
 +
|local play modes    = Versus
 +
|local play notes    = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
 +
|lan play            = true
 +
|lan play players    = 24
 +
|lan play modes      = Versus
 +
|lan play notes      = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]]. 16 cars and 8 spectators.<ref name="online">{{Refurl|url=https://re-volt.io/online|title=Online parameters|date=2021-09-02}}</ref>
 +
|online play          = true
 +
|online play players  = 24
 +
|online play modes    = Versus
 +
|online play notes    = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]]. 16 cars and 8 spectators.<ref name="online"/>
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        =
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                = true
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          = false
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      = hackable
 +
|self-hosting notes = Use [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
 +
|direct ip          = true
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  =
 +
|udp  =
 +
|upnp =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Can't create DirectPlay Lobby object===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enable [[DirectPlay]]|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Game does not start (Windows 10)===
 +
{{ii}} This applies to the GOG.com version.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename {{file|winmm.dll}} in {{folder|{{P|game}}}}.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/revolt/revolt_not_loading_on_windows_10/post7|title=Re-Volt not loading on Windows 10., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===No music using RVGL===
 +
{{ii}} This applies to the GOG.com and Steam versions.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Rename the {{folder|music}} folder in {{folder|{{P|game}}}} to {{folder|redbook}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 6
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        = 2.0, 3.0, 4.1
 +
|opengl notes          = Only when using [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
 +
|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  = 2.0, 3.0, 3.1
 +
|shader model notes    = Only when using [[#RVGL|RVGL]].
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = hackable
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      = [[#RVGL|RVGL]] is required for 64-bit support.
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = false
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = hackable
 +
|macos arm app          = hackable
 +
|macos app notes        = [[#RVGL|RVGL]] is required for native support.
 +
|linux powerpc app      = unknown
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= false
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= hackable
 +
|linux arm app          = hackable
 +
|linux executable notes = [[#RVGL|RVGL]] is required for native support. ARM support was added in 21.0930a-1.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://rvgl.org/downloads/rvgl_changelog.txt|title=RVGL Changelog|date=18 June 2022}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
The following system requirements are for the basic game. The fan patch version uses the same system requirements, although it is compatible with more modern versions of Windows.
+
{{System requirements
{{System Requirements
 
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
|minOS = Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME
+
|minOS   = 95, 98, ME
|recOS = Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 200 MHz
|minproc = 200 MHz Pentium Class
+
|minRAM  = 32 MB
|recproc = 200 MHz Pentium Class
+
|minHD   = 200 MB
|minmem = 32 MB
+
|minVRAM = 4 MB
|recmem = 32 MB
+
|minDX    = 6.1
|minHD = 200 MB free
 
|minGPU = 4 MB 3-D Accelerated Video Card
 
 
 
|minVRAM =
 
|recGPU = 4 MB 3-D Accelerated Video Card
 
|recGPU2 =
 
|recVRAM =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 
+
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}
[[Category:Windows]]
 

Latest revision as of 16:41, 3 June 2024

For the unrelated 2016 game, see Revolt (2016).

Re-Volt
Re-Volt cover
Developers
Acclaim Studios London
Publishers
Acclaim Entertainment
Throwback Entertainment
H2 Interactive
Release dates
Windows August 18, 1999
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Racing
Re-Volt on HowLongToBeat
Re-Volt on IGDB
Re-Volt on MobyGames
Re-Volt on Wikipedia

Re-Volt is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person racing game.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
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)
SecuROM 1 DRM.
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper.
Windows

Demo

A free demo version is available from Archive.org.

Essential improvements

Patches

Three official patches were released: v1.0, 0916, and v1.1 (1207).

Running unmodified game on modern systems

Install DirectPlay

Skip intro videos

Skip intro with RVGL[1]
  1. Install RVGL.
  2. Run rvgl.exe with the -nointro command line argument.

RVGL

A cross-platform rewrite/port of Re-Volt that runs natively on Windows, Mac OS X and GNU/Linux, that's powered entirely by modern, open source components.
Fixes tons of bugs and adds support for modern systems, resolutions, custom soundtracks.
Brings console exclusive content and options to PC version.[2]
Improved multiplayer with better netcode with active community.
Frequently updated.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Acclaim\Re-Volt\1.0\[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/287310/pfx/[Note 2]
RVGL location: <path-to-game>\profiles\

Save game data location

System Location
Windows HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Acclaim\Re-Volt\1.0\[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/287310/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.
Render settings.
Render settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
HUD and menus stretched by default. For better widescreen support use RVGL.
Multi-monitor
Use RVGL.
Ultra-widescreen
Use RVGL.
4K Ultra HD
Use RVGL.
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use RVGL and SRWE.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
Capped at 60 FPS.
120+ FPS
For high FPS use RVGL to avoid issues.[Note 3]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Field of view (FOV)

Custom FOV with RVGL[1]
  1. Install RVGL.
  2. Run rvgl.exe with the -aspect <width> <height> <lens> command line argument.
Specify the display aspect ratio and FOV (default 512). Lower values give a wider FOV.

Windowed

Set windowed with RVGL[1]
  1. Install RVGL.
  2. Run rvgl.exe with the -window <width> <height> command line argument.
Specify width and height optionally. The default size is half the desktop dimensions.
You can also toggle windowed mode by pressing F11 in game.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
CD Music and SFX.
Surround sound
Use RVGL.
Subtitles
Everything is text-based.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
A3D 1.0, DirectSound3D, EAX 2.0.
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
English
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Basque
Only in RVGL
Czech
Only in RVGL
Hungarian
Only in RVGL
Lithuanian
Only in RVGL
Polish
Only in RVGL
Portuguese
Only in RVGL
Russian
Official localization by «Руссобит-М».
Romanian
Only in RVGL
Spanish
Serbian
Only in RVGL
Slovenian
Only in RVGL
Swedish
Only in RVGL
Turkish
Only in RVGL

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Versus
Use RVGL.
LAN play
24 Versus
Use RVGL. 16 cars and 8 spectators.[3]
Online play
24 Versus
Use RVGL. 16 cars and 8 spectators.[3]

Connection types

Issues fixed

Can't create DirectPlay Lobby object

Enable DirectPlay

Game does not start (Windows 10)

This applies to the GOG.com version.
Delete or rename winmm.dll in <path-to-game>.[4]

No music using RVGL

This applies to the GOG.com and Steam versions.
Rename the music folder in <path-to-game> to redbook

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 6
OpenGL 2.0, 3.0, 4.1 Only when using RVGL.
Shader Model support 2.0, 3.0, 3.1 Only when using RVGL.
Executable 32-bit 64-bitARM Notes
Windows
RVGL is required for 64-bit support.
macOS (OS X)
RVGL is required for native support.
Linux
RVGL is required for native support. ARM support was added in 21.0930a-1.[5]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 95, 98, ME
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 200 MHz
System memory (RAM) 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 200 MB
Video card (GPU) 4 MB of VRAM
DirectX 6.1 compatible


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Applications writing to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  3. RVGL 19.0320a: Game animations now use a variable timestep, with an internal limit of 250 FPS.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 RVGL Documentation - Launch Parameters
  2. RVGL Documentation - Dreamcast Mode - last accessed on 2021-09-04
  3. 3.0 3.1 Online parameters - last accessed on 2021-09-02
  4. Re-Volt not loading on Windows 10., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
  5. RVGL Changelog - last accessed on 18 June 2022