Key points
- For Windows 8 and later apply the low frame rate fix.
- Characters can be imported from Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant or Wizardry Gold (see Import characters).
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- PostCount.Net Wizardry Series forum
Availability
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Enable Correct for Blurred Text setting
Patches
Patch 1.2.4 fixes issues with the retail version. Retail versions that state version 1.2.4 on the CDs do not need this patch. Digital distribution versions are already fully patched.
For the Polish version use the ASCENSION PEAK patch.
Skip 3dfx logo
- The 3dfx logo is shown when starting the game with the Glide renderer.
Run in 32-bit color
- The Glide renderer (the default for digital distribution versions) runs in 16-bit color; 32-bit color is noticeably more detailed.
Adjust combat speed
- Wizardry 8's default combat speed is quite slow; Wiz8Fast can be used to increase it.
Import characters
- Characters can be imported from Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant (
*.DBS
) or Wizardry Gold (*.SGM
) saves.
- Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge saves share the
*.DBS
extension but cannot be imported directly; import them into the sequel, then import that into Wizardry 8.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
- Widescreen resolutions stretch from 4:3; this mod makes gameplay Hor+ for 16:9 and 16:10 resolutions.
- The HUD, menus and all other 2D elements still stretch from 4:3.
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Issues fixed
Game does not launch (GOG.com)
- Try this fix for the GOG.com version if the game does not start after installing normally.
Setup tool only lists 640x480 and 800x600 resolutions
- See Widescreen resolution.
Lines visible in-game
- The OpenGL and Software(MMX) renderers have visual problems on modern systems; see Widescreen resolution.
Unable to move
Unable to move (after using Alt+Tab ↹)
- Using Alt+Tab ↹ will make the game act like Alt is held down, preventing movement.
Low frame rate in fullscreen mode
- Wizardry 8 has frame rate issues on Windows 8 and later when using certain renderers in fullscreen mode.
Other information
APIs
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
6, 7 |
|
DirectDraw |
6, 7 |
|
OpenGL |
1.0 |
|
Glide |
2.4 |
|
Software renderer |
|
|
Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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macOS (OS X) | |
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Middleware
System requirements
Windows |
|
Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
XP, Vista, 7, 8 | |
Processor (CPU) |
1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) |
512 MB |
1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
- These requirements are from the GOG.com version.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References