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− | ===Windows 7=== | + | ===Windows=== |
− | ===Crash on start=== | + | ====Windows 7==== |
+ | =====Crash on start===== | ||
{{ii}} In Windows Vista or Windows 7, users may experience a crash while attempting to start the game for the first time. | {{ii}} In Windows Vista or Windows 7, users may experience a crash while attempting to start the game for the first time. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Modify config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}. |
− | # | + | # Navigate to <code>{{P|game}}</code> |
− | # Locate the line <code>FirstRun 1</code> | + | # Open <code>options.txt</code>. |
− | # Save the file | + | # Locate the line <code>FirstRun 1</code>, found under the <code>TWEAKS</code> section, and change it to <code>FirstRun 0</code>. |
+ | # Save and close the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ====General==== | |
− | === | + | =====Generic crash issues===== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Some crashes can be caused by manually setting the resolution. |
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Modify config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
− | + | # Navigate to <code>{{p|appdata}}\Atari\rct</code>. | |
− | + | # Open <code>options.txt</code>. | |
− | # | + | # Find the following line (values may be different): <code>Resolution 1600 1200</code> |
− | # Find the following line, and | + | # Replace the numerical values with your desired resolution. The first value is height, the second is width. |
− | + | # Save and close the file. | |
− | + | Notes: | |
− | + | {{ii}}You may need to show hidden files in order to see the config file. | |
− | + | {{ii}}Administrator privileges are recommended to ensure the fix is applied to all users. | |
}} | }} | ||
− | + | =====Game fails to launch, but attempts to launch repeatedly===== | |
− | = | ||
− | ====Game fails to launch, but attempts to launch repeatedly==== | ||
{{ii}} This issue is caused by the game not being installed on the system partition. | {{ii}} This issue is caused by the game not being installed on the system partition. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall game on system partition|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
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}} | }} | ||
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Developers | |
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Frontier Developments | |
Publishers | |
Atari | |
OS X | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
Cobra[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 26, 2004 |
macOS (OS X) | November 25, 2005 |
RollerCoaster Tycoon | |
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RollerCoaster Tycoon | 1999 |
RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 | 2002 |
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 | 2004 |
OpenRCT2 (Engine fanport) | 2015 |
RollerCoaster Tycoon World | 2016 |
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic | 2017 |
RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures | 2019 |
Key points
- Active modding community.
- Game is not optimized for modern hardware.[citation needed]
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Platinum Edition. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | Platinum Edition. Includes bonus goodies such as the soundtrack, three manuals, and two avatars. | |||
Mac App Store | Platinum Edition. | |||
Origin | ||||
Steam | Platinum Edition. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Soaked! | ||
Wild! |
Essential improvements
Import track designs from previous games
- Track designs from the isometric 2D titles RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 can be imported.
Instructions |
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Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Patches
Installing patches for mismatched editions causes problems, be sure to get the correct update.
- Original Edition: The latest is update three. From vanilla. From update one. From update two.
- "Soaked!" expansion: There is only one patch for this expansion pack and is segmented to US and EU patches. Those who own the Scholastic version of the game should pick up this patch instead.
- "Wild!" expansion: The American version has 2 patches, Update 1 and Update 2. The EU version can be found here.
- Gold Edition: One update.
- Platinum Edition: Comes fully pre-patched.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2700/pfx/[Note 1] |
- OS X location may vary depending on the version of the game you have.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2700/pfx/[Note 1] |
- OS X location may vary depending on the version of the game you have.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Windows
Windows 7
Crash on start
- In Windows Vista or Windows 7, users may experience a crash while attempting to start the game for the first time.
Instructions |
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General
Generic crash issues
- Some crashes can be caused by manually setting the resolution.
Instructions |
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Game fails to launch, but attempts to launch repeatedly
- This issue is caused by the game not being installed on the system partition.
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum[2][3] | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000 | XP, Vista, 7, 8.x |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium III 733 MHz | Pentium 4 1.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB, 256 MB for XP and onwards | 256 MB, 384 MB for XP and onwards |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon GeForce 2 32 MB of VRAM | ATI Radeon SDR GeForce 2 Pro 64 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum[2] | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7.5, 10.8.2 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) 2.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 Nvida GeForce 8600 256 MB of VRAM |
Supported Mac GPUs
ATI/AMD | Nvidia | Intel |
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HD Series | GeForce | Intel HD |
2600 | 8600 | 3000 |
3870 | 8800 | 4000 |
4670 | 9400 | |
4850 | 9600 | |
5670 | GT | |
5750 | 120 | |
5770 | 320M | |
5870 | 330M | |
6490 | 650M | |
6630 | ||
6750 | ||
6770 | ||
6970 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (2700) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
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