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== Full Game ==
== Full Game ==


=== Installing from a CD ===
=== Digital download ===


Just install the game normally using either Windows or Wine and then apply the [http://www.arkane-studios.com/uk/arx_downloads.php 1.21 patch].
The Windows version of Arx Fatalis is available at:


Because there is no extractor for the patch setup file, we cannot provide an automated install script yet.
* <font style="font-size: 110%">'''[https://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/arx_fatalis GOG.com]'''</font> - DRM-free download without proprietary client
* <font style="font-size: 110%">'''[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/arx-fatalis/9NXQKPGMHH9G Microsoft Store]'''</font> - You can run Arx Libertatis directly from the Xbox app.
* <font style="font-size: 110%" color="gray">Steam</font>


=== Buying a new copy on-line ===
All of these include the following languages (text and audio): English, Français (French), Deutsch (German), Italiano (Italian), Pусский (Russian), Español (Spanish)


The windows version of Arx Fatalis is available at various download-only stores:
Under {{Windows}}, just install Arx Fatalis normally. The download-only versions(from GOG or the Bethesda.net launcher) already include the latest patch, so there is no need to install it manually. Afterwards, use the [[Download#Windows|Windows installer for Arx Libertatis]].


* [http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/arx_fatalis GOG.com]
For {{Icon|linux}}{{Icon|freebsd}} other operating systems, there is a [[Installing the game data under Linux#GOG.com setup|script to extract the GOG.com installer]]. For other store versions, [[Installing the game data under Linux#Wine|install Arx Fatalis normally]] under Windows or {{Wine}} and then see [[Installing the game data under Linux#Already installed data|Installing the game data under Linux]].
* [http://store.steampowered.com/app/1700/ Steam]
* [http://www.direct2drive.com/7867/product/Buy-Arx-Fatalis-Download Direct2Drive]


Just like with the cd install, do a normal windows (or wine) install and then copy the data (or run directly in the install directory). However, the download-only versions should already include the latest patch.
=== Physical copy ===


=== Required files ===
Boxed and CD copies of Arx Fatalis can still be found - be sure to get the PC and not the Xbox version:


The GOG.com install comes with the following files (find *.pak graph/ misc/ -type f | sort | xargs md5sum):
* {{Icon|amazon}} '''Amazon''': [https://www.amazon.com/s/?field-keywords=Arx+Fatalis English] ([https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?field-keywords=Arx+Fatalis UK]) | [https://www.amazon.fr/s/?field-keywords=Arx+Fatalis Français (French)] | [https://www.amazon.de/s/?field-keywords=Arx+Fatalis Deutsch (German)] | [https://www.amazon.co.jp/s/?field-keywords=%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%82%BF%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9 日本語 (Japanese)]
<pre>
* {{Icon|ebay}} '''eBay''': [https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Arx+Fatalis+-xbox English] ([https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=Arx+Fatalis+-xbox Australia] | [https://www.ebay.ie/sch/i.html?_nkw=Arx+Fatalis+-xbox Ireland] | [https://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_nkw=Arx+Fatalis+-xbox Canada] | [https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=Arx+Fatalis+-xbox UK]) | [https://www.ebay.fr/sch/i.html?_nkw=Arx+Fatalis+-xbox Français (French)] | [https://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_nkw=Arx+Fatalis+-xbox Deutsch (German)] | [https://www.ebay.it/sch/i.html?_nkw=Arx+Fatalis+-xbox Italiano (Italian)] | [https://www.ebay.es/sch/i.html?_nkw=Arx+Fatalis+-xbox Español (Spanish)]
f7e0ce700bf963429ac535ca86f8a7b4  data2.pak
* '''Мешок''': [https://meshok.net/?search=Arx+Fatalis русский (Russian)]
a91a0b39a046233debbb10b4850e13eb  data.pak
afff1099c01ffeb03b9a351f7b5966b6  graph/interface/misc/arkane.bmp
41445d3792a1f8818d950aca47254488  graph/interface/misc/quit1.bmp
8419274acbff7346c3661b18d6aad6dc  graph/obj3d/textures/fixinter_barrel.jpg
5743b9047c9ad65540c318dfcc98123a  graph/obj3d/textures/fixinter_bell.bmp
f246eff6b19c9c710313b4a4dce96a69  graph/obj3d/textures/fixinter_metal_door.jpg
f81394abbb9006ce0950843b7909db33  graph/obj3d/textures/fixinter_public_notice.bmp
544448f8eedc912aa231a6a04fffb7c5  graph/obj3d/textures/item_bread.bmp
7e26c4199ddaca494c8b369294306b0b  graph/obj3d/textures/item_club.jpg
3a6196fe9b7666c7d80d82be06f6de86  graph/obj3d/textures/item_long_sword.jpg
18492c25ebac02f83e2f0ebda61ecb00  graph/obj3d/textures/item_mauld_sabre.jpg
503a5c2f23668040c675aefdde6dbbe5  graph/obj3d/textures/item_mauldsword.jpg
c0a22b4f7a7a6461da68206e94928637  graph/obj3d/textures/item_mirror.jpg
348f9add709bacee08556d1f8cf10f3f  graph/obj3d/textures/item_ring_casting.bmp
ff05de281c8b380ee98f6e123d3d51cb  graph/obj3d/textures/item_rope.bmp
024ccbb520020f92fba5a5a4f0270cea  graph/obj3d/textures/item_spell_sheet.jpg
027951899b4829599ca611010ea3484f  graph/obj3d/textures/item_torch2.jpg
9ada166f23ddcb775ac20836e752187e  graph/obj3d/textures/item_torch.jpg
cd206a4027f86c6e57b7710c94049efa  graph/obj3d/textures/item_zohark.bmp
79ccc81adb7c37b98f40b478ef1fccd4  graph/obj3d/textures/l7_dwarf_[wood]_board08.jpg
691611087b13d38ef02bb9dfd6a2518e  graph/obj3d/textures/l7_dwarf_[wood]_board80.jpg
116bd374c14ae8c387a4da1899e1dca7  graph/obj3d/textures/npc_dog.bmp
b7a4d0d3d230b2d1470176909004e38b  graph/obj3d/textures/npc_pig.bmp
76034d8d74056c8a982479d36321c228  graph/obj3d/textures/npc_pig_dirty.bmp
00c585ec9ebe8006d7ca72993de7b51b  graph/obj3d/textures/npc_rat_base.bmp
cae38facbf77db742180b9e58d0eb42f  graph/obj3d/textures/npc_rat_base_cm.bmp
0b220bffaedc89fa663f08d12630c342  graph/obj3d/textures/npc_worm_body_part1.jpg
20797cb78f6393a0fb5405969ba9f805  graph/obj3d/textures/npc_worm_body_part2.bmp
00d0b018e995e7d013d6e52e92126901  graph/obj3d/textures/[wood]_light_door.jpg
a47b192493afb5794e2161a62d35b69f  loc.pak
9a95ff96795c034524ba1c2e94ea12c7  misc/arx_default.ttf
921561e83786efcd25f92147b60a13db  misc/arx_russian.ttf
da59198061cef0761c6b2fca113f76f6  misc/arx_taiwanese.ttf
9a95ff96795c034524ba1c2e94ea12c7  misc/arx.ttf
63ed31a4eb3d226c23e58cfaa974d484  misc/logo.avi
afff1099c01ffeb03b9a351f7b5966b6  misc/logo.bmp
2efc9a74c517fd1ee9919900cf4091d2  sfx.pak
4e8f962d8204bcfd79ce6f3226d6d6de  speech.pak
</pre>


Some of these files are are not strictly needed, but a properly patched full game install should have at least the same .pak files (non-english versions might have a different <code>loc.pak</code> file)
Under {{Windows}}, just install Arx Fatalis normally, <b>apply the [https://web.archive.org/web/20180105233341/https://www.arkane-studios.com/uk/arx_downloads.php 1.21 patch]</b> and then use the [[Download#Windows|Windows installer for Arx Libertatis]].


You can verify this by saving the above list as <code>md5sum.txt</code> and the running <code>`md5sum --check md5sum.txt`</code>
For {{Icon|linux}}{{Icon|freebsd}} other operating systems, see [[Installing the game data under Linux#Original CD|Installing the game data under Linux]].


== Demo ==
=== Other languages ===


Download arx_demo_english.zip or arxdemoenglish.zip (md5sum: <code>3c59a5799e1237b1b181c96e8c09155a</code>)
* '''中文 (Chinese)''': There is a Taiwanese version of Arx Fatalis called 地城英雄誌. You can find it on [https://www.ruten.com.tw/find/?q=%E5%9C%B0%E5%9F%8E%E8%8B%B1%E9%9B%84%E8%AA%8C on ruten.com.tw] and sometimes [https://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_nkw=arx+fatalis+asian on eBay].
* '''日本語 (Japanese)''': There is a Japanese version of Arx Fatalis called アークス・ファタリス. There is a guide available at [https://awgsfoundry.com/blog-entry-528.html]. Physical versions are listed [https://www.amazon.co.jp/s/?field-keywords=%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%82%BF%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9 on amazon.co.jp], [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=アークス・ファタリス amazon.com], [https://ec.line.me/toysgames/videogame/product/3312058974 line.me] and [https://item.rakuten.co.jp/omatsuri-life2/b000aij8le/ rakuten.co.jp].
* '''Polski (Polish)''': While there is no official Polish version of Arx Fatalis, there is an [https://web.archive.org/web/20190503065440/http://www.portal24h.pl/gry/spolszczenia-gier/ac/arx-fatalis-plprojekt-655/ unofficial text-only translation] that can be used with the English version.
* '''Türkçe (Turkish)''': While there is no official Turkish version of Arx Fatalis, there is an [https://pinkertonoyun.blogspot.com/2012/07/arx-fatalis-turkce-yama.html unofficial text-only translation] that can be used with the English version.
* '''한국어 (Korean)''': While there is no official Korean version of Arx Fatalis (악스 파탈리스), there is an [https://nsm53p.tistory.com/500 unofficial text-only translation] that can be used with the English version.


The following sites work without a login and don't wrap the .zip file in an annoying .exe at the time of this writing.
=== Required files ===
* http://www.cnet.com.au/apps/arx-fatalis-updated-demo-10229017/
* http://www.fileplanet.com/85489/80000/fileinfo/Arx-Fatalis-Demo-%5BEnglish---Updated%5D
* http://games.softpedia.com/get/Games-Demo/Arx-Fatalis.shtml
* http://www.atomicgamer.com/files/38003/arx-fatalis-demo
* http://www.shacknews.com/file/1145/arx-fatalis-demo-v113
* http://www.gamershell.com/download_137.shtml


You can either install the demo using windows or wine or use [http://www.cabextract.org.uk/ cabextract] to extract the data files.
If you have a version not listed or you'd like to verify that you have the required files, please see [[Required data files and checksums]].


There is a helper script in the <code>scripts</code> directory of the [https://github.com/lubosz/ArxFatalis Arx Libertatis source code]:
<br>
 
== Demo ==


scripts/install-demo <zipfile> bin/
Like the full game, you can play the Arx Fatalis demo using Arx Libertatis:


=== Manually extracting the data ===
Download <code>arx_demo_english.zip</code> or <code>arxdemoenglish.zip</code> (153 MiB, md5sum: <code>3c59a5799e1237b1b181c96e8c09155a</code>)


This is more of interest to package maintainers, for most people the <code>install-demo</code> script should be enough.
The following sites work without a login and don't wrap the .zip file in an annoying .exe at the time of writing.
* '''[https://games.softpedia.com/get/Games-Demo/Arx-Fatalis.shtml Softpedia]'''
* '''[https://www.fileplanet.com/archive/p-3356/Arx-Fatalis-Demo-English-Updated FilePlanet]'''
* '''[https://ag.ru/games/arx-fatalis/demos/3696 AG.ru]'''


First, extract the .zip file: <code>mkdir demo && cd demo && unzip ../arx_demo_english.zip</code>
Nordic Games also used to host a different variant of the demo that is packaged in a self-extracting RAR archive: <code>arx_demo_english.exe</code> (155 MiB, md5sum: <code>fd03149f402b84d23145b39d12403dc8</code>)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160519171913/http://ds.nordicgames.at/arxfatalis/arx_demo_english.exe Nordic Games] (archived)


Now extract the three .capfiles
Under {{Windows}}, just install the demo normally and then use the [[Download#Windows|Windows installer for Arx Libertatis]].
<pre class="code">
cd demo
cabextract Setup1.cab
cabextract Setup2.cab
cabextract Setup3.cab
</pre>
This should extract the files


If <code>data</code> is your destination directory, create a <code>data/misc</code> directory and copy the following files:
For {{Icon|linux}}{{Icon|freebsd}} other operating systems, see [[Installing the game data under Linux#Demo|Installing the game data under Linux]].
* <code>demo/bin/Arx.ttf</code> to <code>data/misc/arx.ttf</code>
* <code>demo/bin/data2.pak</code> to <code>data/data2.pak</code>
* <code>demo/bin/LOC.pak</code> to <code>data/loc.pak</code>
* <code>demo/bin/Logo.bmp</code> to <code>data/misc/logo.bmp</code>
* <code>demo/data.pak</code> to <code>data/data.pak</code>
* <code>demo/SFX.pak</code> to <code>data/sfx.pak</code>
* <code>demo/SPEECH.pak</code> to <code>data/speech.pak</code>


Note: Manually renaming the files to lowercase is not strictly necessary as the game will try to do so on the first run.
=== Other languages ===


You should end up with the following files / md5 checksums (<code>cd data && find * -type f | sort | xargs md5sum</code>):
* '''Français (French)''': [http://web.archive.org/web/20160514132606/http://ds.nordicgames.at/arxfatalis/arx_fatalis_demo_fr.zip Nordic Games] (archived) (155 MiB, md5sum <code>28338bb5810d4a585b86d947eb6a2b74</code>)
<pre>
* '''Deutsch (German)''': [http://web.archive.org/web/20160526172617/http://ds.nordicgames.at/arxfatalis/arx_demo_german.exe Nordic Games] (archived) (157 MiB, md5sum <code>1a666170e1605310ca69204eae80e806</code>, ACE archive)
958b78f8f370b06d769843137138c461  data2.pak
* '''日本語 (Japanese)''': [https://www.4gamer.net/patch/demo/data/arx.html 4Gamer.net] (160 MiB, md5sum <code>00aa3aeccb54c885ccc3ef60644d697e</code>)
5d7ba6e6c79ebf7fbb232eaced9e8ad9  data.pak
2ae16d3925c597dca70f960f175def3a  loc.pak
9a95ff96795c034524ba1c2e94ea12c7  misc/arx.ttf
aa3dfbd4bc9c863d10a0c5345ae5a4c9  misc/logo.bmp
ea1b3e6d6f4906905d4a34f07e9a59ac  sfx.pak
62ca7b1751c0615ee131a94f0856b389  speech.pak
</pre>
You can verify this by saving the above list as <code>md5sum.txt</code> and the running <code>`md5sum --check md5sum.txt`</code>

Revision as of 18:41, 26 January 2023

Full Game

Digital download

The Windows version of Arx Fatalis is available at:

  • GOG.com - DRM-free download without proprietary client
  • Microsoft Store - You can run Arx Libertatis directly from the Xbox app.
  • Steam

All of these include the following languages (text and audio): English, Français (French), Deutsch (German), Italiano (Italian), Pусский (Russian), Español (Spanish)

Under Windows, just install Arx Fatalis normally. The download-only versions(from GOG or the Bethesda.net launcher) already include the latest patch, so there is no need to install it manually. Afterwards, use the Windows installer for Arx Libertatis.

For other operating systems, there is a script to extract the GOG.com installer. For other store versions, install Arx Fatalis normally under Windows or Wine and then see Installing the game data under Linux.

Physical copy

Boxed and CD copies of Arx Fatalis can still be found - be sure to get the PC and not the Xbox version:

Under Windows, just install Arx Fatalis normally, apply the 1.21 patch and then use the Windows installer for Arx Libertatis.

For other operating systems, see Installing the game data under Linux.

Other languages

  • 中文 (Chinese): There is a Taiwanese version of Arx Fatalis called 地城英雄誌. You can find it on on ruten.com.tw and sometimes on eBay.
  • 日本語 (Japanese): There is a Japanese version of Arx Fatalis called アークス・ファタリス. There is a guide available at [1]. Physical versions are listed on amazon.co.jp, amazon.com, line.me and rakuten.co.jp.
  • Polski (Polish): While there is no official Polish version of Arx Fatalis, there is an unofficial text-only translation that can be used with the English version.
  • Türkçe (Turkish): While there is no official Turkish version of Arx Fatalis, there is an unofficial text-only translation that can be used with the English version.
  • 한국어 (Korean): While there is no official Korean version of Arx Fatalis (악스 파탈리스), there is an unofficial text-only translation that can be used with the English version.

Required files

If you have a version not listed or you'd like to verify that you have the required files, please see Required data files and checksums.


Demo

Like the full game, you can play the Arx Fatalis demo using Arx Libertatis:

Download arx_demo_english.zip or arxdemoenglish.zip (153 MiB, md5sum: 3c59a5799e1237b1b181c96e8c09155a)

The following sites work without a login and don't wrap the .zip file in an annoying .exe at the time of writing.

Nordic Games also used to host a different variant of the demo that is packaged in a self-extracting RAR archive: arx_demo_english.exe (155 MiB, md5sum: fd03149f402b84d23145b39d12403dc8)

Under Windows, just install the demo normally and then use the Windows installer for Arx Libertatis.

For other operating systems, see Installing the game data under Linux.

Other languages

  • Français (French): Nordic Games (archived) (155 MiB, md5sum 28338bb5810d4a585b86d947eb6a2b74)
  • Deutsch (German): Nordic Games (archived) (157 MiB, md5sum 1a666170e1605310ca69204eae80e806, ACE archive)
  • 日本語 (Japanese): 4Gamer.net (160 MiB, md5sum 00aa3aeccb54c885ccc3ef60644d697e)