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{{cleanup|mods and somebody should test SS (and remove the .ini file copy-paste if not really needed)}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Unreal Tournament 3 cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Unreal Tournament 3 cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Epic Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Epic Games}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Midway Games}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Midway Games|Europe}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Midway Home Entertainment|United States}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/unrealtournament3|title=Unreal Tournament 3|date=2023-02-19}}</ref>}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Epic Games|Current}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 2007}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 2007}}
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|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|unreal-tournament-iii|83}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|unreal-tournament-iii|83}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS, Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi, Space }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Unreal }}
 
|steam appid  = 13210
 
|steam appid  = 13210
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 10833
 +
|lutris      = unreal-tournament-3-black-edition
 
|strategywiki = Unreal Tournament 3
 
|strategywiki = Unreal Tournament 3
 +
|mobygames    = 31411
 
|wikipedia    = Unreal Tournament 3
 
|wikipedia    = Unreal Tournament 3
 
|winehq      = 5937
 
|winehq      = 5937
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
|official site= http://www.unrealtournament.com/
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Unreal}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{ii}} Use the [https://www.epicgames.com/unrealtournament/blog/ut3-patch-allows-you-to-play-after-gamespy-shutdown GS Patch] to replace the deprecated [[GameSpy]] master servers
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|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  = When the game received the 2.0 patch, it was rebranded as the '''''Black Edition''''' (differentiated by the black menus and key art instead of the original white ones, among else).
 +
 
 +
The Steam version was delisted on December 14, 2022 alongside other titles in the ''Unreal'' franchise, but was the only one to have an announcement for an update to the "X" edition with crossplay between Steam and the upcoming Epic Games Store and GOG.com releases. However, this release was silently cancelled on June 5, 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/13210/history/?changeid=U:38937746|title=Unreal Tournament 3: Black Edition · Unreal Tournament 3 History · Change #U:38937746 · SteamDB|date=2023-06-06}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/13210/history/?changeid=U:38937747|title=Unreal Tournament 3: Black Edition · Unreal Tournament 3 History · Change #U:38937747 · SteamDB|date=2023-06-06}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://epicgames.com/ Official developer site]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.unrealtournament.com/ Official game site]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.epicgames.com/forums/20-Unreal-Tournament-3 Epic Games Official Forum]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.epicgames.com/forums/20-Unreal-Tournament-3 Epic Games Official Forum]
 
{{mm}} [http://liandri.beyondunreal.com Liandri Archives] - A dedicated Unreal wiki site that collects information about all the games in the series.
 
{{mm}} [http://liandri.beyondunreal.com Liandri Archives] - A dedicated Unreal wiki site that collects information about all the games in the series.
 
{{mm}} [http://planetunreal.gamespy.com/ Planet Unreal]
 
{{mm}} [http://planetunreal.gamespy.com/ Planet Unreal]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/13210/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/13210/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | key | Retail keys can be activated on Steam. | Steam | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | key | Retail keys can be activated on Steam. | Steam | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 13210 | Steam, key | Black Edition. Comes bundled with the Titan Pack. Doesn't require Steam to start. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | unreal-deal-pack | Steam | Part of the Unreal Deal Pack only. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | unreal-tournament-3-black | Steam | Black Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 13210 | key | Black Edition. Comes bundled with the Titan Pack and patch 2.1. Does not require Steam to start when launched directly from the executable. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} The serial key is used either for installation or tied to an online account for use with online play.
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{{ii}} A free demo is available [https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/unreal-tournament-3-demo.html here].
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The '''Black Edition''' is a re-release which includes patch 2.0 or 2.1 and the Titan Pack by default.
  
 +
==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Titan Pack | Available for free. Included with Unreal Tournament 3 Black Edition. See [[#Titan Pack|Titan Pack]] for details and download link.| Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Titan Pack | Available for free. Included with the Black Edition. See [[#Titan Pack|Titan Pack]] for details and download link.| Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-nostartupmovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-nostartupmovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref name="PlokUT3introskips">{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-10-06}}</ref>}}
  
{{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref=<ref name="PlokUT3introskips"/>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Open <code>UTEngine.ini</code>.
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# Open {{file|UTEngine.ini}}.
 
# Go to the <code>[FullScreenMovie]</code> section and comment (put a semicolon before) the following lines:
 
# Go to the <code>[FullScreenMovie]</code> section and comment (put a semicolon before) the following lines:
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
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}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref=<ref name="PlokUT3introskips"/>|fix=
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Unreal Tournament 3 Black Edition\UTGame\Movies</code>,
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Unreal Tournament 3 Black Edition\UTGame\Movies}},
# Delete or rename <code>Copyright_PC.bik</code>, <code>EpicLogo.bik</code>, <code>Intel_Duo_logo.bik</code>, <code>MidwayLogo.bik</code>, <code>Nvidia_PC.bik</code> and <code>UE3_logo.bik</code>.
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# Delete or rename {{file|Copyright_PC.bik}}, {{file|EpicLogo.bik}}, {{file|Intel_Duo_logo.bik}}, {{file|MidwayLogo.bik}}, {{file|Nvidia_PC.bik}} and {{file|UE3_logo.bik}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
{{ii}} The latest patch is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/122-unreal-tournament-3-patch/ Version 5 (v2.1)] (only needed for retail versions).
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{{ii}} The latest patch is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/122-unreal-tournament-3-patch/ Version 5 (v2.1)].
{{ii}} Use the [https://forums.epicgames.com/threads/986045-Gamespy-Patch-Info Official Gamespy Patch] to replace GameSpy master servers with Epic servers.<ref>[http://epicgames.com/community/2014/05/ut3-patch-allows-you-to-play-after-gamespy-shutdown/ UT3 Patch Allows You to Play After Gamespy Shutdown | Epic Games Community]</ref>
 
  
 
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/121-unreal-tournament-3-titan-pack/ Titan Pack]===
 
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/121-unreal-tournament-3-titan-pack/ Titan Pack]===
 
{{++}} Free DLC that adds a significant amount of fixes and content.
 
{{++}} Free DLC that adds a significant amount of fixes and content.
 +
{{++}} The Black Edition already contains it.
 
{{ii}} To be used in conjunction with the Version 4 (v2.0) patch or later
 
{{ii}} To be used in conjunction with the Version 4 (v2.0) patch or later
{{ii}} You don't need Titan Pack if you've bought the Black edition.
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{{ii}} The three maps from the first bonus pack are also included.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Unreal Tournament 3\UTGame\Config}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Unreal Tournament 3\UTGame\Config\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Unreal Tournament 3\UTGame\SaveData}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Unreal Tournament 3\UTGame\SaveData\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Unreal Tournament 3 General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Unreal Tournament 3 General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Unreal Tournament 3 Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Unreal Tournament 3 Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/unreal-tournament-3
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/unreal-tournament-3
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] is advised. See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/unreal-tournament-3 WSGF] entry.
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|multimonitor notes        = [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] is advised. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/unreal-tournament-3 WSGF] entry.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = For Hor+ FOV widescreen support use [https://www.moddb.com/mods/foxmod-splitscreen FoxMod] and add FoxMod 0.9 splitscreen to list of mutators
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap/Disable "Framerate smoothing" option in settings.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap/Disable "Framerate smoothing" option in settings.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Unreal Tournament 3 Controls.png|In-game general control settings.}}
 
{{Image|Unreal Tournament 3 Controls.png|In-game general control settings.}}
 
{{Image|Unreal Tournament 3 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Unreal Tournament 3 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
|controller support notes  =  
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|controller support notes  = Camera movement isn't properly implemented in comparison to other
 +
Unreal Engine 3 games (like borderlands) on PC
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
|controller remap          = false
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|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
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|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Prepare splitscreen controls===
 
===Prepare splitscreen controls===
{{Fixbox|description=Play with just controllers|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120711151235/http://pcsplitscreen.freehostia.com/Unreal.htm Unreal Tournament 3 Split Screen Guide (retrieved)]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Play with just controllers|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120711151235/http://pcsplitscreen.freehostia.com/Unreal.htm|title=Unreal Tournament 3 Split Screen Guide (retrieved)|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1152-unreal-tournament-3-split-screen-controllers-only-config/ this archive].
 
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1152-unreal-tournament-3-split-screen-controllers-only-config/ this archive].
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Unreal Tournament 3\UTGame\Config\</code>
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Unreal Tournament 3\UTGame\Config}}
# Replace <code>UTInput.ini</code> with the one from the archive.
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# Replace {{file|UTInput.ini}} with the one from the archive.
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|description=Controllers just from second player onwards|ref=<ref name=splitWSGF>[http://www.wsgf.org/blog/blevar/2012/01/15/howto-unreal-tournament-3-4-players-split-screen-multiple-dispays Howto: Unreal Tournament 3 up to 4 players Split-screen with multiple dispays | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Controllers just from second player onwards|ref=<ref name=splitWSGF>[https://www.wsgf.org/blog/blevar/2012/01/15/howto-unreal-tournament-3-4-players-split-screen-multiple-dispays Howto: Unreal Tournament 3 up to 4 players Split-screen with multiple dispays | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
# Download [https://code.google.com/p/x360ce/downloads/detail?name=x360ce%20vibmod%203.1.4.1.zip vibmod's x360ce 3.1.4.1].
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# Download [https://code.google.com/p/x360ce/downloads/detail?name=x360ce%20vibmod%203.1.4.1.zip vibmod's X360CE 3.1.4.1].
# Connect controllers and make sure to '''''properly''''' set them up in the application configurator
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# Connect controllers and make sure to properly set them up in the application configurator
# Open <code>x360ce.ini</code> and make sure <code>[PAD1]</code> is assigned to an unused controller entry
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# Open {{file|x360ce.ini}} and make sure <code>[PAD1]</code> is assigned to an unused controller entry
 
# Save the changes
 
# Save the changes
# Copy <code>x360ce.ini</code> and <code>xinput1_3.dll</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\</code>
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# Copy {{file|x360ce.ini}} and {{file|xinput1_3.dll}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\Binaries|folder}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Unreal Tournament 3 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Unreal Tournament 3 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound effects, music, voice, ambience and announcer.
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound effects, music, voice, ambience and announcer.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>
|subtitles                = false
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|subtitles                = limited
 
|subtitles notes          = Cutscenes only. In-mission dialog and team announcements have no subtitles.
 
|subtitles notes          = Cutscenes only. In-mission dialog and team announcements have no subtitles.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
|eax support              =  
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|royalty free audio      = always on
|eax support notes        =  
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|royalty free audio notes =
 +
|eax support              = true
 +
|eax support notes        = EAX 5.0 via OpenAL.
 +
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = no
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  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Retail, Black Edition contains the files.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Retail, Black Edition contains the files.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = no
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  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Retail, Black Edition contains the files.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = false
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Official localization.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/unreal_tournament_3/files/2569.html download]
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Change UI Language===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions||fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{file|UTEngine.ini}}.
 +
# Search and change <code>Language=xxx</code> under the <code>[Engine.Engine]</code> section and change to the desired language with <code>language-code</code>.
 +
# Save file.
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Allowed language codes are: <code>CZE</code>, <code>DEU</code>, <code>ESN</code>, <code>FRA</code>, <code>HUN</code>, <code>INT</code>, <code>ITA</code>, <code>POL</code> and <code>RUS</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|lan play modes      = Versus, Co-op
 
|lan play modes      = Versus, Co-op
 
|lan play notes      = Co-op supports 4 players.
 
|lan play notes      = Co-op supports 4 players.
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = hackable
 
|online play players  = 32
 
|online play players  = 32
 
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
 
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
|online play notes    = Use [http://epicgames.com/community/2014/05/ut3-patch-allows-you-to-play-after-gamespy-shutdown/ GS Patch] to replace the deprecated [[GameSpy]] servers. Co-op supports 4 players.
+
|online play notes    = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; apply the [[#Patches|official patch]]. The Steam version already points to the new server. This server shut down on January 24, 2023.<ref name="EpicShutdowns2022">{{Refurl|url=https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/news/epic-is-turning-off-online-services-and-servers-for-some-older-games|title=Epic is turning off online services and servers for some older games - Epic Games|date=2022-12-14}}</ref>. <br> Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2597-unreal-tournament-3-openspy-patch/ this file] or [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2577-ut3-openspy-patch/ this file] to point to the new Openspy server. <br>Co-op supports 4 players.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|tcp  =  
 
|tcp  =  
 
|udp  = 6500, 7777, 7778, 7787, 13000, 27900
 
|udp  = 6500, 7777, 7778, 7787, 13000, 27900
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Splitscreen enabled by default|ref=<ref name=split>[https://forums.epicgames.com/threads/612559-How-to-play-UT3-PC-in-SPLITSCREEN How to play UT3 PC in SPLITSCREEN - Epic Games Forums]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Splitscreen enabled by default|ref=<ref name=split>[https://forums.epicgames.com/threads/612559-How-to-play-UT3-PC-in-SPLITSCREEN How to play UT3 PC in SPLITSCREEN - Epic Games Forums]</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Open <code>UTGame.ini</code>.
+
# Open {{file|UTGame.ini}}.
 
# Find the following line <code>StringData=(Tag="Splitscreen",DefaultValueIndex=0)</code> and set {{code|DefaultValueIndex}} to {{code|1}}.
 
# Find the following line <code>StringData=(Tag="Splitscreen",DefaultValueIndex=0)</code> and set {{code|DefaultValueIndex}} to {{code|1}}.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} Game might not start until every player press fire
+
{{ii}} Game might not start until every player presses fire
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=One time splitscreen match|ref=<ref name=splitWSGF/><ref name=split/>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=One time splitscreen match|ref=<ref name=splitWSGF/><ref name=split/>|fix=
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/01/unreal-tournament-iii.html Helix Mod: Unreal Tournament III]
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/01/unreal-tournament-iii.html Helix Mod: Unreal Tournament III]
 
|tridef 3d                  = true
 
|tridef 3d                  = true
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|iz3d                        = true
 
|iz3d                        = true
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D,Z3D,DirectVR
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
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|3rd space gaming vest      = true
 
|3rd space gaming vest      = true
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
|novint falcon              =  
+
|novint falcon              = true
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir                    =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
{{ii}} [http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/586697-Ultron-s-UT3-Tweaks Ultron] has a forum thread with various fixes for the game.
 
{{ii}} [http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/586697-Ultron-s-UT3-Tweaks Ultron] has a forum thread with various fixes for the game.
 +
===Crash on start===
 +
{{ii}} May be reported with exception code <code>0xc0000005</code> in the event viewer.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration files]] folder|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170522075459/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1750099|title=UT3:B crashes on startup - Steam Users' Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 +
 +
===Instant action menu gets stuck===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Avoid special characters in the profile name|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/13210/discussions/0/343788552534126776/|title=Stuck on first loading :: Steam Community Discussions|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}}
 +
 +
===Offline mode settings and progress aren't saved===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Accommodate tricky profile selection|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/13210/discussions/0/343785574537357563/#c343786195662439583|title=Problems :: Steam Community Discussions|date=17 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31pnWW_BUZM|title=Unreal Tournament 3 Black Edition Offline Profile Fix. - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Browse to [[#Save game data location|save games]] folder
 +
# Check the <code>.ue3profile</code> file name (it should be something like ''Player'' or some local translation)
 +
# Use that as the in-game user name, before clicking the "Play Offline" button (don't leave the password field empty)
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} If another username is desired, simply rename the file.
 +
}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a [http://www.tweakguides.com/UT3_1.html comprehensive guide] for adjusting game settings.
+
{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/UT3_1.html comprehensive guide] for adjusting game settings.
  
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
 
|physics          = PhysX
 
|physics          = PhysX
|physics notes    = 2.7.3
+
|physics notes    = 2.7.3.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://archive.techarp.com/showarticlec777.html?artno=560&pgno=4|title=ED#95 : NVIDIA Launches PhysX Rev. 2.0 - Tech ARP|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> Supports advanced effects in the [https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/unreal-tournament-3-physx-mod.html custom map pack].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071213182527/http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=491|title=Unreal Tournament 3 PhysX Mod - AGEIA's Savior? - PC Perspective|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>[https://www.anandtech.com/show/2393 PhysX’s Big Break? Unreal Tournament 3 PhysX Performance - AnandTech]</ref>
 
|audio            = OpenAL, Speex
 
|audio            = OpenAL, Speex
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
 
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
 
|-
 
|-
!Command !! Description !!
+
!Command {{cn|November 2022}} !! Description !!
 
|-
 
|-
 
|DebugCreatePlayer (1/2/3)|| Add selected player number to the game
 
|DebugCreatePlayer (1/2/3)|| Add selected player number to the game
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|}
 
|}
  
===Increase Player-Model Resolution===
+
===Increase player model resolution===
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Open <code>UTCustomChar.ini</code> and scroll to the <code>[UTGame.UTCustomChar_Data] section.</code>
+
# Open {{file|UTCustomChar.ini}} and scroll to the <code>[UTGame.UTCustomChar_Data] section.</code>
 
# Replace the following:
 
# Replace the following:
 
<pre>BodyMaxTexSize[0]=2048
 
<pre>BodyMaxTexSize[0]=2048
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===Mods===
 
===Mods===
====Where to Download====
+
====Where to download====
Mods can be easily found through quick Google searches; there are many fan sites dedicated to Unreal Tournament 3 modding with the most popular being [http://www.beyondunreal.com/ Beyond Unreal] or [http://forums.epicgames.com/forums/335-User-Maps-amp-Mods Epic Games Official Forums]. [http://forums.epicgames.com/forums/335-User-Maps-amp-Mods Epic Games Official Forums] have a forum category for custom maps and mods. An [http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/718438-Grand-Prize-Winners-in-the-1-Million-Intel-Make-Something-Unreal-Contest! Epic Games Forum] post has the winners of the "Make Something Unreal" contest which list many great mods for different categories.
+
Mods can be easily found through quick Google searches; there are many fan sites dedicated to Unreal Tournament 3 modding with the most popular being [https://www.beyondunreal.com/ Beyond Unreal] or [https://forums.epicgames.com/forums/335-User-Maps-amp-Mods Epic Games Official Forums]. [https://forums.epicgames.com/forums/335-User-Maps-amp-Mods Epic Games Official Forums] have a forum category for custom maps and mods. An [https://forums.epicgames.com/threads/718438-Grand-Prize-Winners-in-the-1-Million-Intel-Make-Something-Unreal-Contest! Epic Games Forum] post has the winners of the "Make Something Unreal" contest which list many great mods for different categories.
  
 
====Maps====
 
====Maps====
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*A forum user [http://www.giantbomb.com/unreal-tournament-3/61-10955/unreal-tournament-3-best-maps-mods/35-12123/ at Giant Bomb] has compiled a list of essential maps, although some have broken links.
 
*A forum user [http://www.giantbomb.com/unreal-tournament-3/61-10955/unreal-tournament-3-best-maps-mods/35-12123/ at Giant Bomb] has compiled a list of essential maps, although some have broken links.
 
*A list of essential custom maps for Unreal Tournament 3 can be found on [http://planetunreal.gamespy.com/static.php?page=UT3Essential GameSpy's Planet Unreal website].
 
*A list of essential custom maps for Unreal Tournament 3 can be found on [http://planetunreal.gamespy.com/static.php?page=UT3Essential GameSpy's Planet Unreal website].
*[http://cbp.beyondunreal.com/ Community Bonus Pack (CBP)] is a famous map pack featuring many great high quality maps.
+
*[https://cbp.beyondunreal.com/ Community Bonus Pack (CBP)] is a famous map pack featuring many great high quality maps.
 
*[http://comp.cr4zyb4st4rd.co.uk/ The COMP (Competitive) Map Pack] focuses more on competitive 1-on-1 style maps.
 
*[http://comp.cr4zyb4st4rd.co.uk/ The COMP (Competitive) Map Pack] focuses more on competitive 1-on-1 style maps.
 
*The Unreal Old Friends Map Packs [http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/735690-Unreal-Old-Friends-Map-Pack Volume 1] and [http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/771697-Unreal-Old-Friends-Map-Pack-2 Volume 2] contain a high amount of high quality maps in various game types.
 
*The Unreal Old Friends Map Packs [http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/735690-Unreal-Old-Friends-Map-Pack Volume 1] and [http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/771697-Unreal-Old-Friends-Map-Pack-2 Volume 2] contain a high amount of high quality maps in various game types.
  
====Characters and Skins====
+
====Characters and skins====
 
Characters are unique custom races that can be downloaded, skins are different color schemes or textures for current existing races.
 
Characters are unique custom races that can be downloaded, skins are different color schemes or textures for current existing races.
*Skins and characters can be downloaded from [http://skincity.beyondunreal.com/?section=models&gameid=5 Beyond Unreal's Skin City website].
+
*Skins and characters can be downloaded from [https://unrealarchive.org/models/unreal-tournament-3/index.html].
  
====Total Conversion====
+
====Total conversion====
Total conversion mods use the game's engine, while letting you play a whole new game, for example [http://www.moddb.com/mods/the-ball The Ball mod] which is a single player total conversion mod.
+
Total conversion mods use the game's engine, while letting you play a whole new game, for example [https://www.moddb.com/mods/the-ball The Ball mod] which is a single player total conversion mod.
*Total conversion mods can mostly be found in [http://www.moddb.com/games/unreal-tournament-3 Mod DB's Unreal Tournament 3 page].
+
*Total conversion mods can mostly be found in [https://www.moddb.com/games/unreal-tournament-3 Mod DB's Unreal Tournament 3 page].
*[http://www.moddb.com/mods/the-haunted The Haunted] is the winner of the "Make Something Unreal" contest and one of many entries of the contest that have gone commercial as a stand-alone game.
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*[https://www.moddb.com/mods/the-haunted The Haunted] is the winner of the "Make Something Unreal" contest and one of many entries of the contest that have gone commercial as a stand-alone game.
*[http://www.moddb.com/mods/angels-fall-first-planetstorm Angels Fall First] is a large scale sci-fi multiplayer mod that has now undergone UDK development.
+
*[https://www.moddb.com/mods/angels-fall-first-planetstorm Angels Fall First] is a large scale sci-fi multiplayer mod that has now undergone UDK development.
*[http://www.renegade-x.com/site/ Renegade-X] is a multiplayer mod that is a remake of the Command & Conquer: Renegade game.
+
*[[Renegade-X]] is a standalone multiplayer mod that is based on the 2002 game [[Command & Conquer: Renegade]].
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Latest revision as of 03:38, 27 December 2023

Unreal Tournament 3
Unreal Tournament 3 cover
Developers
Epic Games
Publishers
Europe Midway Games
United States Midway Home Entertainment
Russia Noviy Disk[1]
Re-release Sold Out Software
Current Epic Games
Engines
Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows November 19, 2007
Reception
Metacritic 83
IGDB 83
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Themes Sci-fi, Space
Series Unreal
Unreal Tournament 3 on HowLongToBeat
Unreal Tournament 3 on IGDB
Unreal Tournament 3 guide on StrategyWiki
Unreal Tournament 3 on MobyGames
Unreal Tournament 3 on Wikipedia
Unreal
Unreal 1998
Unreal Tournament 1999
Unreal Tournament 2003 2002
Unreal II: The Awakening 2003
Unreal Tournament 2004 2004
Unreal Tournament 3 2007
Unreal Tournament 4 Cancelled

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Unreal Tournament 3 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Unreal series.

When the game received the 2.0 patch, it was rebranded as the Black Edition (differentiated by the black menus and key art instead of the original white ones, among else).

The Steam version was delisted on December 14, 2022 alongside other titles in the Unreal franchise, but was the only one to have an announcement for an update to the "X" edition with crossplay between Steam and the upcoming Epic Games Store and GOG.com releases. However, this release was silently cancelled on June 5, 2023.[2][3]

General information

Epic Games Official Forum
Liandri Archives - A dedicated Unreal wiki site that collects information about all the games in the series.
Planet Unreal
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
CD key
Retail keys can be activated on Steam.
Icon overlay.png
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
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Part of the Unreal Deal Pack only.
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Black Edition.
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
CD key
Black Edition. Comes bundled with the Titan Pack and patch 2.1. Does not require Steam to start when launched directly from the executable.
Windows
A free demo is available here.

Version differences

The Black Edition is a re-release which includes patch 2.0 or 2.1 and the Titan Pack by default.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Titan Pack Available for free. Included with the Black Edition. See Titan Pack for details and download link.
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the -nostartupmovies command line argument[4]
Modify configuration file[4]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open UTEngine.ini.
  3. Go to the [FullScreenMovie] section and comment (put a semicolon before) the following lines:
StartupMovies=Copyright_PC.bik
StartupMovies=EpicLogo.bik 
StartupMovies=Intel_Duo_logo.bik
StartupMovies=MidwayLogo.bik
StartupMovies=Nvidia_PC.bik
StartupMovies=UE3_logo.bik
Delete/rename video files[4]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Unreal Tournament 3 Black Edition\UTGame\Movies,
  2. Delete or rename Copyright_PC.bik, EpicLogo.bik, Intel_Duo_logo.bik, MidwayLogo.bik, Nvidia_PC.bik and UE3_logo.bik.

Patches

The latest patch is Version 5 (v2.1).

Titan Pack

Free DLC that adds a significant amount of fixes and content.
The Black Edition already contains it.
To be used in conjunction with the Version 4 (v2.0) patch or later
The three maps from the first bonus pack are also included.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Unreal Tournament 3\UTGame\Config\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13210/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Unreal Tournament 3\UTGame\SaveData\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13210/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Widescreen Fixer is advised. See the WSGF entry.
Ultra-widescreen
For Hor+ FOV widescreen support use FoxMod and add FoxMod 0.9 splitscreen to list of mutators
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
80-100°; additional range with Flawless Widescreen or FreeFOV
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Set with Texture Detail setting; 4x or 16x.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No frame rate or refresh rate cap/Disable "Framerate smoothing" option in settings.[5]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

In-game general control settings.
In-game general control settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Prepare splitscreen controls

Play with just controllers[6]
  1. Download this archive.
  2. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Unreal Tournament 3\UTGame\Config
  3. Replace UTInput.ini with the one from the archive.
Controllers just from second player onwards[7]
  1. Download vibmod's X360CE 3.1.4.1.
  2. Connect controllers and make sure to properly set them up in the application configurator
  3. Open x360ce.ini and make sure [PAD1] is assigned to an unused controller entry
  4. Save the changes
  5. Copy x360ce.ini and xinput1_3.dll to <path-to-game>\Binaries

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound effects, music, voice, ambience and announcer.
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output[8]
Subtitles
Cutscenes only. In-mission dialog and team announcements have no subtitles.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX 5.0 via OpenAL.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Retail, Black Edition contains the files.
French
German
Hungarian
Retail, Black Edition contains the files.
Italian
Polish
Retail, Black Edition contains the files.
Russian
Official localization.
Russian
Fan translation, download
Spanish

Change UI Language

Instructions
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open UTEngine.ini.
  3. Search and change Language=xxx under the [Engine.Engine] section and change to the desired language with language-code.
  4. Save file.

Notes

Allowed language codes are: CZE, DEU, ESN, FRA, HUN, INT, ITA, POL and RUS.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 See Local play.
LAN play
32 Versus, Co-op
Co-op supports 4 players.
Online play
32 Versus, Co-op
The official GameSpy service has been shut down; apply the official patch. The Steam version already points to the new server. This server shut down on January 24, 2023.[9].
Use this file or this file to point to the new Openspy server.
Co-op supports 4 players.

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
UDP 6500, 7777, 7778, 7787, 13000, 27900
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Local play

FoxMod greatly eases setting up splitscreen and controllers
Further adjustments for controllers may be required. Additional console commands can be found below
Splitscreen enabled by default[10]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open UTGame.ini.
  3. Find the following line StringData=(Tag="Splitscreen",DefaultValueIndex=0) and set DefaultValueIndex to 1.

Notes

Game might not start until every player presses fire
One time splitscreen match[7][10]
  1. Open console (Tab )
  2. Type DebugCreatePlayer X to add every player needed

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
Use Helix Mod: Unreal Tournament III
TriDef 3D
iZ3D
vorpX
G3D, Z3D, DirectVR
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest
Novint Falcon

Issues fixed

Ultron has a forum thread with various fixes for the game.

Crash on start

May be reported with exception code 0xc0000005 in the event viewer.
Delete the configuration files folder[11]

Instant action menu gets stuck

Avoid special characters in the profile name[12]

Offline mode settings and progress aren't saved

Accommodate tricky profile selection[13][14]
  1. Browse to save games folder
  2. Check the .ue3profile file name (it should be something like Player or some local translation)
  3. Use that as the in-game user name, before clicking the "Play Offline" button (don't leave the password field empty)

Notes

If another username is desired, simply rename the file.

Other information

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for adjusting game settings.

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX 2.7.3.[15] Supports advanced effects in the custom map pack.[16][17]
Audio OpenAL, Speex
Cutscenes Bink Video v1.8x
Multiplayer GameSpy Use the Official GameSpy Patch to replace the deprecated GameSpy master servers.

Useful split-screen commands

Command [citation needed] Description
DebugCreatePlayer (1/2/3) Add selected player number to the game
DebugRemovePlayer (1/2/3) Remove selected player number from the game (never remove player 0)
SetConsoleTarget (0/1/2/3) Set the target player for console commands
setsplit (1/2) Toggle between horizontal and vertical split
SSSwapcontrollers Swap controllers between players

Increase player model resolution

  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open UTCustomChar.ini and scroll to the [UTGame.UTCustomChar_Data] section.
  3. Replace the following:
BodyMaxTexSize[0]=2048

BodyMaxTexSize[1]=2048

BodyMaxTexSize[2]=256

BodyMaxTexSize[3]=256

BodyMaxTexSize[4]=512

HeadMaxTexSize[0]=2048

HeadMaxTexSize[1]=2048

HeadMaxTexSize[2]=512

HeadMaxTexSize[3]=256

HeadMaxTexSize[4]=256

SelfBodyMaxTexSize[0]=2048

SelfBodyMaxTexSize[1]=2048

SelfBodyMaxTexSize[2]=256

SelfBodyMaxTexSize[3]=256

SelfBodyMaxTexSize[4]=512

SelfHeadMaxTexSize[0]=2048

SelfHeadMaxTexSize[1]=2048

SelfHeadMaxTexSize[2]=512

SelfHeadMaxTexSize[3]=256

SelfHeadMaxTexSize[4]=256

Mods

Where to download

Mods can be easily found through quick Google searches; there are many fan sites dedicated to Unreal Tournament 3 modding with the most popular being Beyond Unreal or Epic Games Official Forums. Epic Games Official Forums have a forum category for custom maps and mods. An Epic Games Forum post has the winners of the "Make Something Unreal" contest which list many great mods for different categories.

Maps

Maps are custom levels that are created using mod tools or editors.

Characters and skins

Characters are unique custom races that can be downloaded, skins are different color schemes or textures for current existing races.

  • Skins and characters can be downloaded from [1].

Total conversion

Total conversion mods use the game's engine, while letting you play a whole new game, for example The Ball mod which is a single player total conversion mod.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon XP 2000+
Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon 9600
Nvidia GeForce 6200
DirectX 9 compatible


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/13210/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (13210) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References