duke3d-patches    7-12-2026     42F /7.05M   © RTCM Corvin

Patch Files - Patches and tools for patching. See the 'Patch Guide Document' for more details on using some of these patches.

Official Patches where made at 3DRealms for Duke3D , those patches done by Joe Siegler of 3DR.

 

OFFICIAL PATCHES | ORIGINAL REPLACEMENTS | PATCH TOOLS | MISC PATCHES | OLD OFFICIAL PATCHES

 

Filename and author Size (kb) Description
OFFICIAL PATCHES
Shareware v1.0 to 1.1
Joe Siegler/3Drealms
701 dn3d11pt.zip (618,443 bytes) - v1.0 to v1.1 shareware patch - Revised

NOTE: Some copies of the v1.1 patch had a typo on the initial install screen. This Revised one does not.

 

 

Shareware v1.1 to 1.3
Joe Siegler/3Drealms
1349 /
1.31M
dnsw13pt.zip (1,381,580 bytes) - v1.1 to v1.3d shareware patch

 

 

Australian/New Zealand v1.3 (Adult Lock) to (unlock)
Joe Siegler/3Drealms
579 ozpatch.zip (593,014) - lock removal - Full U.S.

If you have the earlier censored Australian version, and would like to change to the un-censored US version.

Please note: This patch will work ONLY with the Australian version of Duke Nukem 3D, and only with the installed files from the complete version - not the shareware version

 

 

v1.4 to v1.5(2nd release)
Joe Siegler/3Drealms
696 ppack15.exe v1.4 to v1.5 registered patch (713,030 bytes)

Revised - runs on faster computers without the runtime 200 error.
This small update to v1.4 fixes some bugs in the game, as well as corrects an install program problem for people with computers that have 64Mb of memory or more.

Please note that this will only update a game that has already been updated with the Registered Plutonium PAK CD.

If you do not already have the Plutonium PAK CD-ROM, this patch is not for you.
For Use ONLY with the Plutonium PAKv1.4 (aka the v1.3d to v1.4 registered patch)

 

 

U.S. v1.5w (Adult Lock) to Unlock
Joe Siegler/3Drealms
382 dnsepat.exe (393,216 bytes) - v1.5w lock removal-Full U.S.

Revised- runs on faster computers without the runtime 200 error.
If you bought the Atomic Edition CD in Wal-Mart and can't "unstick" the Parental Control. Fixes the Atomic Duke3d Special Addition and now will allow Adult Mode ON!

 

 

ORIGINAL REPLACEMENTS
names.h replacement v1.3
Ken Silverman/
3D Realms
4 13dnames.zip

Lost or damaged your names.h file? Sets your names.h back to default

 

 

names.h replacement v1.5
Ken Silverman/
3D Realms
5 ppknames.zip

Lost or damaged your Atomic Edition or Plutonium Pak names.h file? Sets your names.h back to default

 

 

Duke3D Help file v1.3d
3D Realms
70.8 dn3dhelp.exe

During Installation (German), this help file does not install, this is because it's not included in the German version.

....Causing issues with the Official 3DR 1.3d to v1.4 registered  CD patch to FAIL. During the update process, the CD searches for the file dn3dhelp.exe.



Duke3D Help file v1.4
3D Realms
76.9

 

 

Shadow Warrior EDITART
Ken Silverman/
3DRealms
140 Atomic art editor workaround.
Allows 23 Art tiles to be used with Duke3d 1.3d, AND Replaces the Atomics(v1.5) Crippled EDITART to allow full use of the Atomic Editions additional Art.

 

 

The Original Con Files v1.3D
Todd Replogle
/3D Realms
32.4 Download the original 1.3D con files (Note: these are also in your duke.grp file)

 

 

The Original Con Files v1.4/1.5
Todd Replogle
/3D Realms
42.5 Download the original 1.4/1.5 con files (Note: these are also in your duke.grp file)There may be differences in the1.4 vs 1.5...

 

 

The Original Con Files
vShareware 1.3D

Todd Replogle
/3D Realms
32.4 Download the original Shareware 1.3D con files (Note: these are also in your duke.grp file)

 

 

PATCH TOOLS
Duke3D "echo" crash patch (src inc)
Ken Silverman
8.17 duksndfx.exe (5,654 bytes) Revised - 4-26-2000

Supports:
v1.0 (Shareware)
v1.1 (Shareware)
v1.3D (Shareware)
v1.3D (Registered)
v1.4 (Plutonium Pak)
v1.5 (Atomic Edition)
v1.5 (Australian version)
v1.5 (Walmart version)

If your system has a PCI snd card, and it crashes the game.
This patch is a workaround. Disables the ECHO and Reverb sound effects in the Apogee snd engine.
(if required, read text. Not required for DOSBox Emulator Users.)

 

 

Echo Disable
Joe Siegle r/ 3Drealms
36.4 dnsndfx.exe (37,303 bytes) Revised - v4-22-2000

Supports 1.3 shareware, 1.3reg and 1.5
(if required, not required for DOSBox Emulator Users.)

 

 

Duke 3D v 1.3d TC Patch
Ben Smit
4.30 A DUKE NUKEM 3D v1.3D total conversion and addon patcher.

Dn13pat enables Duke3d version 1.3 users to include:
-new Episode
-Skill names.
-Some of the more popular Cheat codes can also be changed to whatever you like.
(never before done, until now...The ATOMIC Edition has these features in its cons)

 

 

TooL13 v1
nyk
18.2 A DUKE NUKEM 3D v1.3D total conversion installation util.

Tool13 will modify duke3d.exe using an ini file for instructions.
Some variables that can be changed;
-con rename
-grp rename
-episode rename
-skill rename
-Global sound change
-uses script input

 

 

Duke1.3d Global snd modifier
nyk
11.3 Modifies the three global snds in duke3d.exe of v1.3D.

Sounds 9, 14, & 17 are built in global sounds. (rpg explode, pipe explode, & laser trip explode) So you can replace those sounds to have your own global sounds. The problem is, when an RPG explodes the sound is activated internally. To have exclusive control over a global sound you need to change the flags in the exe. (or at least that's the only way I have found) In duke3d.exe I found a 9, 14 & 17 that when changed, the new sounds are global. The d3dg.exe will modify those numbers in duke3d.exe.

base# is 0-253, it and the next 2 sequential numbers are used.
Normal Restores the standard numbers.
Status Look only.
# is 0-255, Manual setup

 

 

EXEPatch v1.20
Photon Man
30.7 Universal file patcher (designed for executables). Used to patch BUILD Game EXE's, you must know where to patch of course. Includes data for Duke3d.

 

 

v1.3d to v1.5 USER.CON Converter
Ben Smit
5.74 This is a utility to convert a Duke Nukem v1.3d USER.CON file to run in version 1.5.

 

 

CONgreen 9
W0rm
91.9 CONGREEN converts Duke v1.3 .CONs to v1.4/5 Cons (1.3 to 1.4/5).

This beta version. This has only been tested on the original stock duke 1.3 .CONs, but should work with custom made CON hacks.

 

 

Converting Build v1.3 to v1.4
Ben Smit
11.3 If you already have Build vers 1.4 you can still use Bpatch to patch your Build so to execute in any directory you wish. The same goes for - if you only have Duke v1.3. I guess this patch allows build 1.3 to be used with 1.4 maps as well.

Note: This is not 100% conversion(read enclosed text)

 

 

DukeCDMusic 31.6 Adds the ability to play your own music CD's while playing the game by not requiring the game CD.

Works for v1.4 , 1.5 (all) and DOS EDUKE 2.0

 

 

MISC PATCHES
These are generally patches that are not directly related to updating the game.

Duke-It-Out-In-D.C. Patch v1.01
dukedcp.exe
WizardWorks
32.9 This patch fixes the runtime errors associated with fast Pentium (or equivalent) machines. If this does not work then you need to use a slow down tool.

 

 

Duke Xtreme Hard Disk Install Utility
dxtreme.zip
SunStorm
76.4 If you are having problems getting Duke Xtreme to run from CD, download this installation utility which allows you to copy and run Duke Xtreme from your hard drive!

 

 

Duke Caribbean Gamer Patch
SunStorm
 
34.6 GAMER.EXE patch for Duke Caribbean: Life's a Beach.

 

 

DukeDc Bat
Peter Fishwick
1.95 Purpose:

To launch Duke Nukem 3D and enable the Duke it out in DC episode when GAMER.EXE doesn't work. The user must Perform several steps to prevent conflicts between the extracted DukeDC files and the original game or usermaps. This file explains how to do this.

 

 

DEMO Patch (src inc)
TiamaT.
8.56 Patches a bug in v1.5 that plays back the demo incorrectly.

 

 

Nag screen remover for Build v1.4
1 No longer do you need to press <Y> etc... (I don't think this works for v1.5)

 

 

TenScreen Timer Patch
W0rm
1.12 This lowers the timer of the TenScreen down to zero so you don't have to bother with it.

 

 

Duke Adult patch for 1.3
Fraudmaster
7.53 Duke3d v1.3d Aus/NewZealand versions ONLY.(Adult Mode ON!)

-unofficial alternative patch for the ozpatch.zip.

 

 

Unofficial CON Fix
v1.4 and 1.5

Jonah Bishop
47 Unofficial minor con "fix "package.

It fixes several problems in the Con files, such as having episode 2 and 3 mini-bosses, the unbreakable plate, Duke Nukem Cutout, destructible security cameras, and the "wackplayer" command. Some modifications are just the authors features, rather than fixes.

Note: See 'duke3d-cons' download section for files with fixed con issues.

 

 

Wingroove v0.9E
Hiroki Nakayama
1.06MB Still have a Sound Blaster 16bit sound card? You can get a 32bit wavetable without having to upgrade your actual sound card. You will notice a BIG difference.

 

 

Sound Blaster MPU401 Fix v1.00
Creative Labs, Inc.
9.60 Adds support for Creative's MPU401 port to several programs which currently support Roland's MPU401 cards but fail to work with the Sound Blaster 16.

If you have a Wave Blaster or an external MIDI module that you wish to use but your computer locks when you select Sound Blaster Pro digitized sound and MT32 or General MIDI music then this utility should fix the problem.

(should not be needed with DOSBox emulators that have this support built in)

 

 

OLD OFFICIAL PATCHES
Most of these older versions suffer from the Pascal "runtime 200 error' bug on fast machines.
Why are they here? IDK, do you need them?

v1.4 to 1.5 (1st release)
Joe Siegler/3Drealms
673 v1.4 to v1.5 registered patch - 1st release

 

 

U.S. v1.5w (Adult Lock) to Unlock (2nd release)
Joe Siegler/3Drealms
255 2nd release v1.1

 

 

U.S. v1.5w (Adult Lock) to Unlock (2nd release.alt)
Joe Siegler/3Drealms
255 alternate 2nd release v1.1

 

 

U.S. v1.5w (Adult Lock) to Unlock (1st release)
Joe Siegler/3Drealms
304 1st release v1.0

 

 

Echo Disable (1st release)
Joe Siegler/3Drealms
42 1st release.  Only supports 1.5

 

 

Echo Disable (3rd code)
Ken Silverman
6.04 3rd code. Supports v1.0,1.1,1.3(& Shareware),1.4-1.5

 

 

Echo Disable (2nd code) (src inc)
Ken Silverman
8 2nd code. Supports Shareware: v1.0, 1.3D and Reg. v1.3D, 1.5
Its a C based program.

 

 

Echo Disable (1st code) (src inc)
Ken Silverman
19 1st code.  Only supports 1.5
Its a compiled Basic program.