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Revision as of 06:12, 26 December 2018
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Paris | |
macOS (OS X) | Zonic Limited |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 18, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | June 5, 2004 |
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
- Official master server for online multiplayer shut down in 2012[1][2] — alternative master server is available.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- InsideXIII - A fan site for the game
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | TAGES DRM Released on multiple CDs, later editions on 1 DVD. Patch 1.3 removes the copy protection. |
- This game is no longer available digitally.[3]
Essential improvements
Patches
- All patches include previous patch updates (except for patch 1.5).
Official patches
Unofficial patches
- Patch 1.4 by Opaquit
- Patch 1.4.2 by Arthur (recommended)
Skip intro videos
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2[4] |
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Replace video files[5] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\system\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2[4] |
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Modify XIII.ini [5][6]
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Notes
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Field of view (FOV)
- Requires starting a new profile.
Modify DefUser.ini [6]
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Windowed
Use unofficial patch 1.4.2[4] |
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Use DxWnd[7] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Modify XIII.ini [7]
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Input settings
Mouse smoothing
- Requires starting a new profile.
Modify DefUser.ini [8]
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Mouse sensitivity
- Requires starting a new profile.
Modify DefUser.ini [8]
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Notes
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Choose when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2. | |||
Czech | Choose when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2. | |||
French | Choose when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2. | |||
German | Choose when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2. | |||
Italian | Choose when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2. | |||
Polish | Local retail release only. | |||
Spanish | Choose when installing unofficial patch 1.4.2. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus Download and install XIII+[4] A list of running game servers can be found here |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | See Issues with dedicated server. | |
Self-hosting | Use <path-to-game>\system\ServerLauncher.exe Alternatively, you can host the server from the command line |
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Direct IP | Open the console (F2) and use SWITCHLEVEL followed by the IP and port.[9] Alternatively, you can use XIII IP Join |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[10] |
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UDP | 7099, 7777 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
4-CD installation problem
- Only for the 4-CD retail version: This is to fix the pop-up that appears on CD 2, which says: "Delete all configuration and saved games files? (Answering YES will delete the XIII installation folder and all of its content)". Answering Yes or No stops the installation and constantly reappears if you start the installation again.
4-CD installation problem[11] |
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Notes
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Game crashes and starting problems
Set CPU affinity[12] |
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Notes
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Game will not start in fullscreen
Modify XIII.ini [13][14]
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Or
DetailTextures=False HighDetailActors=False SuperHighDetailActors=False UsePrecaching=True UseTrilinear=False AdapterNumber=-1 ReduceMouseLag=False UseTripleBuffering=False UseHardwareTL=True UseHardwareVS=True UseCubemaps=False DesiredRefreshRate=75 UseCompressedLightmaps=True UseStencil=True Use16bit=False Use16bitTextures=False MaxPixelShaderVersion=255 UseVSync=False LevelOfAnisotropy=1 DetailTexMipBias=0.800000 DefaultTexMipBias=-0.500000 UseNPatches=False TesselationFactor=1.000000 CheckForOverflow=False AvoidHitches=True OverrideDesktopRefreshRate=True ReportUnusedTextures=False DecompressTextures=False TerrainLOD=0 SkyboxHack=False LowQualityTerrain=True
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Game runs in slow motion
- The game runs with a blurred, slow frame rate.
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4.2[4] |
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Use UnrealEngine Custom Launcher[15] |
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Notes
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Left click leaves game
- Left mouse click causes focus change away from the fullscreen window back to your desktop.
Set windowed mode[16] |
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Checkpoints are not saved permanently
- Checkpoint save only applies when you die during your current play through and does not save your game. You need to quick/manually save it. Loading any level manually can be done if needed.
Use SWITCHLEVEL followed by the internal level identifier in the in-game console (F2)[17]
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Use dgVoodoo 2[12] |
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Issues with dedicated server
Server launcher doesn't work
- Patch 1.3 causes many problems with the dedicated server launcher.
Download and install unofficial patch 1.4[18] |
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Failed to register the game server
- When hosting a dedicated server, it tries to connect to an inactive master server.
Modify XIII.ini [5]
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.5v |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | 2.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Ubisoft Support - Multiplayer availability on PC
- ↑ Ubisoft Support - Multiplayer wurde eingestellt!
- ↑ Twitter - GOG.com
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Mod DB - XIII All-In-One Installer (HD / Multiplayer ready) - from patch description
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2018-09-14
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 WSGF - XIII
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Verified by User:24.67.29.101 on 2016-11-24
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Verified by User:Stereo3D on 2017-06-07
- ↑ Unreal Wiki - Legacy:Console Commands/Admin Console Commands - last accessed on 2015-12-13
- ↑ Ubisoft Support - Ports für XIII Multiplayer
- ↑ Verified by User:Potion802 on 2012-11-22
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2018-03-27
- ↑ Verified by User:99.35.195.229 on 2015-08-30
- ↑ Verified by User:186.151.61.9 on 2017-02-23
- ↑ Verified by User:60.240.230.253 on 2013-06-16
- ↑ Reddit - GameDeals - GoG "Ultimate Square Enix" - 50% off all Squeenix Titles
- ↑ GOG.com - Forum - Are you kidding me?!
- ↑ Opaquit's XIII Files - XIII Downloads - from patch description: "Dedicated servers work again, just like with version 1.0"