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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 5, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 5, 2004}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
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|gogcom id = 1207659080 | |gogcom id = 1207659080 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 15481 |
|wikipedia = Nexus: The Jupiter Incident | |wikipedia = Nexus: The Jupiter Incident | ||
|winehq = 3179 | |winehq = 3179 | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
| − | |introduction = | + | |introduction = |
| − | The | + | |release history = The GOG.com and Steam versions have been updated with support for higher resolutions, improved multiplayer, and better compatibility with modern systems.<ref name="GOG.com">[https://www.gog.com/forum/nexus_the_jupiter_incident/changelog Changelog, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref><ref name="Steam">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/6420/discussions/0/385428943462446770/ Big Update Published - HD Resolutions, Modern Systems compatibility, Multiplayer, etc... :: Nexus: The Jupiter Incident General Discussions]</ref> |
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 6420 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 6420 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} A free demo can be downloaded from [https://archive.org/details/NexusMP Archive.org]. | |
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| − | A free demo can be downloaded [https:// | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The [ | + | {{ii}} The [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2937/7/28546 v1.01 Patch] updates the retail release to the latest version. The GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched. |
===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\save | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\save|{{p|appdata}}\Nexus - The Jupiter Incident\save}} |
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} The Steam and GOG versions uses the <code>{{p|appdata}}</code> location. | {{ii}} The Steam and GOG versions uses the <code>{{p|appdata}}</code> location. | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = GOG.com and Steam versions only. Enabled by default (toggle in-game). | |vsync notes = GOG.com and Steam versions only. Enabled by default (toggle in-game). | ||
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{{ii}} These steps are for the GOG/Steam version. | {{ii}} These steps are for the GOG/Steam version. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Set game to windowed mode|ref=<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/4bnjp4/nexus_the_jupiter_incident_updated_to_support_all/</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set game to windowed mode|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/4bnjp4/nexus_the_jupiter_incident_updated_to_support_all/|title=Reddit|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
* Add parameter <code>/win</code> to the game shortcut. | * Add parameter <code>/win</code> to the game shortcut. | ||
* Start the game from the <code>mod_tools.exe</code> file and select <code>NEXUS windowed</code>. This can be found in <code>{{p|game}}\mod_tools</code> folder. | * Start the game from the <code>mod_tools.exe</code> file and select <code>NEXUS windowed</code>. This can be found in <code>{{p|game}}\mod_tools</code> folder. | ||
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|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | ===Manual movement=== | ||
| + | There are two ways to move freely through space without targeting other objects:<br> | ||
| + | 1) Hold the {{key|N}} key to place a navigation point in space. By holding the left mouse button and moving the mouse backwards or forwards, you can also adjust the depth / z-axis of the point. Once a navigation point is set, you can use the normal controls to travel to it.<br> | ||
| + | 2) Hold the {{key|shift}} key, then move your mouse where you want the currently selected ship to travel and release {{key|Shift}} there. The ship will now immediately travel there. You can again hold the left mouse button and use the mouse to adjust the depth / z-axis of movement as well. | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Hungarian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation, [ | + | |notes = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'' (authors: Txiwi, Alexa154, L@Zar0), [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A-cgKBtU3EJh_S7crZsFVnQLqh8Ynqm4/view?usp=drive_link download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98, 2000, ME |
| − | |minCPU = 1 | + | |minCPU = Pentium III 1 GHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 128 MB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 1.4 GB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 |
| − | |minDX = | + | |minVRAM = 16 MB |
| + | |minDX = 9 | ||
| − | |recOS = XP | + | |recOS = XP |
|recCPU = 1.8 GHz | |recCPU = 1.8 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recHD = 2 GB | |recHD = 2 GB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 02:11, 26 December 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Mithis Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Sierra Entertainment |
| Retail, original digital | HD Publishing |
| Current digital | HandyGames |
| Engines | |
| Black Sun | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 5, 2004 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Free-roaming camera |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RTS, Strategy |
| Themes | Space, Sci-fi |
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Nexus: The Jupiter Incident is a singleplayer and multiplayer free-roaming camera RTS and strategy game.
The GOG.com and Steam versions have been updated with support for higher resolutions, improved multiplayer, and better compatibility with modern systems.[1][2]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1]. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo can be downloaded from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The v1.01 Patch updates the retail release to the latest version. The GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched.
Mods
Mods for the game are available in Steam workshop, on moddb and on Gamepressure.
NEXUS Skirmisher
This tool allows full Skirmish battles against the AI.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Mithis\Nexus - The Jupiter Incident[Note 2] %APPDATA%\Nexus - The Jupiter Incident\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6420/pfx/[Note 3] |
- The retail version uses the registry while the GOG.com and Steam versions use the
%APPDATA%location.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\save[Note 4] %APPDATA%\Nexus - The Jupiter Incident\save |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6420/pfx/[Note 3] |
- The Steam and GOG versions uses the
%APPDATA%location.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
General settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Native for GOG.com and Steam;[1][2] for retail see Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | Native for GOG.com and Steam;[1][2] for retail see Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Native for GOG.com and Steam;[1][2] for retail see Widescreen resolution. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | 4k can not be directly selected in the options menu, instead you have to set your desktop resolution to 4k and then select "Desktop" in the graphics menu. HUD can be scaled up in the same menu. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
| Windowed | Native for GOG.com and Steam; for retail see Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | GOG.com and Steam versions only. Enabled by default (toggle in-game). | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Widescreen resolution
- These steps are for the retail version; the GOG.com and Steam versions have native support (use the Desktop or other resolution choice in-game, or set in
%APPDATA%\Nexus - The Jupiter Incident\Display.ini)
| Change settings in registry[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Field of view (FOV)
| Edit rendering.ini[citation needed] |
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Windowed
- These steps are for the GOG/Steam version.
| Set game to windowed mode[6] |
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
Manual movement
There are two ways to move freely through space without targeting other objects:
1) Hold the N key to place a navigation point in space. By holding the left mouse button and moving the mouse backwards or forwards, you can also adjust the depth / z-axis of the point. Once a navigation point is set, you can use the normal controls to travel to it.
2) Hold the ⇧ Shift key, then move your mouse where you want the currently selected ship to travel and release ⇧ Shift there. The ship will now immediately travel there. You can again hold the left mouse button and use the mouse to adjust the depth / z-axis of movement as well.
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound Effects, Dialog, Music. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | ||||
| Hungarian | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | Fan translation by Clan Dlan (authors: Txiwi, Alexa154, L@Zar0), download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 12 | |||
| Online play | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. | |||
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | Z3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8, 9 | The GOG.com and Steam versions do not include Direct3D 8 support.[1][2] |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Ogg Vorbis | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME | XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium III 1 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.4 GB | 2 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[3] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[4]
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAREwill be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (6420) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Changelog, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Big Update Published - HD Resolutions, Modern Systems compatibility, Multiplayer, etc... :: Nexus: The Jupiter Incident General Discussions
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ View topic - Nexus - The Jupiter Incident supports Triplehead | WSGF
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on 26 May 2023