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.
Key points
- Steam Overlay may not work in the Steam version by default. See Steam Overlay doesn't work.
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
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.4.2 is required for widescreen support. GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched.
Linux client
A free client officially 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 id's FTP server. Further details can be found on the official FAQ page.
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), overhauled health and damage systems and even a story that actually has some meat on the bone.
Skip intro videos
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
Video settings
In-game general video/audio settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
Template:Video settings
- Patch 1.4.2 adds widescreen support but some resolutions may not be available.
Input settings
In-game key map settings.
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
In-game advanced audio settings.
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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French |
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Only available in the European retail release. |
Italian |
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Only available in the European retail release. |
Polish |
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Only available in Polish retail release. |
Russian |
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Only available in Russian retail release. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
27650 |
UDP |
27650 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Cannot select higher quality presets
- Modern high-end GPUs with a lot of memory can cause Quake 4 to ignore any other quality preset than low quality.
Steam Overlay doesn't work
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
OpenGL |
2.0 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Audio |
OpenAL |
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Multiplayer |
PunkBuster |
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System requirements
- Windows 98 has been tested to work with Quake 4, but this is not officially supported.
Windows |
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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 GeForce 3 Ti 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible
| ATI Radeon X1800 XL Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT 512 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) |
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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 |
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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) |
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- 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References