Unreal Tournament III to get expansion

[KurlonT]

At any rate this should help boost the UT3 numbers up a bit.

I'm still enjoying this game on the PS3 and since you can get it for less than $20 the online numbers have been steadly growing. Not sure what will carry over to the PS3 or 360 but it's good to hear Epic is still adding new features to a game that was released in Nov of '07...

[H0ly-H@nd-Gr3nade]

Just got this from the Steam update news...

Steam now accepts retail keys from Unreal Tournament 3. There?s a massive update for Unreal Tournament 3 on the way from Epic and you can get ready for it by either buying UT3 or activating a product key you already have. UT3 will be updated automatically via Steam and introduce support for Steamworks Achievements (with over 50 Achievements), plus a host of new features and enhancements in AI, Server Browsing, Demo Recording, Mod Support, and more.

[AmazingRedd]

that its one huge update. im looking into buying this game now. i was gonna get this game over the holidays sale but wasnt really sure about it as not many people were playing it but we'll see, if its on a weekend deal i might get it.

[juneau]

I know what i'm going to be reinstalling tomorrow.

[Grisu]

Too bad you have to redownload the whole UT3 DVD in order to play via steam...

So better predownload sooner than later!

[Dr.Box]

Sounds like fun to me, I recently reinstalled the game and had a blast with the sniper rifle and rocket launcher. I find this game to be highly underrated, because even though it is closer to Gears of War than Unreal Tournament 2004, it is still an incredibly addictive game, it's a shame that it never got popular enough for the Lair to keep a server up.

[Slaughter]

If you already own UT3 and want to activate it on Steam, here is a method that is supposed to help avoid the full download from Steam:

Source: Steam News

Go to the My Games tab, press 'Activate a product on Steam' and enter in the Key.
Follow this tip to avoid downloading the game (if it tries to make you).

Installation from disk:
*install unreal to the computer from the dvd
*copy the unreal files from program files (c:\program files\) into the common folder (steam\steamapps\common)
*right click UT3 directory and untick read-only, apply to all files and sub-dirs
*uninstall UT3 (this removes all registry entries)
*open steam and register UT3 cd-key
*start install of unreal on steam but stop it after 2%
*right click on unreal game and select property's
*go to the last tab and select "verify integ of game cache"
*let this finish
*now start the install process and it should check all the files you copied across

[in short:]
1) Copy original installation to the Steam directory.
2) Register and make Steam see the files are already there.

YMMV

[Rand{CLR}]

Yeah, I already found out the hard way about the Steam install after activation. At least it was smart enough to link to my existing profile and saves.

-Rand

[WalkinTarget]

UT discussion ?? Wow, its like a time warp back to the good old days here !!

[Grisu]

Just wanted to share my pain...

[Duke{CLR}]

Just wanted to share my pain...

Why are having to play via Steam?

[Slaughter]

You don't have to, unless you are interested in "* Steam Achievement support for Steam installations of UT3.".

L-Achievement 0: EUTA_CAMPAIGN_Chapter1
L-Achievement 0: EUTA_CAMPAIGN_Chapter1
L-Achievement 1: EUTA_CAMPAIGN_DefeatAkasha
L-Achievement 2: EUTA_CAMPAIGN_DefeatAkashaExpert
L-Achievement 3: EUTA_CAMPAIGN_LiandriMainframe
L-Achievement 4: EUTA_CAMPAIGN_LiandriMainframeExpert
L-Achievement 5: EUTA_CAMPAIGN_ReachOmicron
L-Achievement 6: EUTA_CAMPAIGN_ReachOmicronExpert
L-Achievement 7: EUTA_CAMPAIGN_SignTreaty
L-Achievement 8: EUTA_CAMPAIGN_SignTreatyExpert
L-Achievement 9: EUTA_COOP_Complete1
L-Achievement 10: EUTA_COOP_Complete10
L-Achievement 11: EUTA_COOP_CompleteCampaign
L-Achievement 12: EUTA_EXPLORE_AllPowerups
L-Achievement 13: EUTA_EXPLORE_EveryMutator
L-Achievement 14: EUTA_GAME_30MinOrLess
L-Achievement 15: EUTA_GAME_BeingAHero
L-Achievement 16: EUTA_GAME_ConnectTheDots
L-Achievement 17: EUTA_GAME_FlagWaver
L-Achievement 18: EUTA_GAME_HatTrick
L-Achievement 19: EUTA_GAME_PaintTownRed
L-Achievement 20: EUTA_HUMILIATION_KillJoy
L-Achievement 21: EUTA_HUMILIATION_OffToAGoodStart
L-Achievement 22: EUTA_HUMILIATION_SerialKiller
L-Achievement 23: EUTA_HUMILIATION_SirSlaysALot
L-Achievement 24: EUTA_IA_EveryGameMode
L-Achievement 25: EUTA_IA_Untouchable
L-Achievement 26: EUTA_POWERUP_DeliveringTheHurt
L-Achievement 27: EUTA_POWERUP_NeverSawItComing
L-Achievement 28: EUTA_POWERUP_SeeingRed
L-Achievement 29: EUTA_POWERUP_SurvivalFittest
L-Achievement 30: EUTA_RANKED_BloodSweatTears
L-Achievement 31: EUTA_UT3GOLD_Arachnophobia
L-Achievement 32: EUTA_UT3GOLD_Avenger
L-Achievement 33: EUTA_UT3GOLD_BagOfBones
L-Achievement 34: EUTA_UT3GOLD_Behemoth
L-Achievement 35: EUTA_UT3GOLD_CantBeTrusted
L-Achievement 36: EUTA_UT3GOLD_Eradication
L-Achievement 37: EUTA_UT3GOLD_SkullCollector
L-Achievement 38: EUTA_UT3GOLD_TheSlowLane
L-Achievement 39: EUTA_UT3GOLD_Titanic
L-Achievement 40: EUTA_UT3GOLD_Unholy
L-Achievement 41: EUTA_VEHICLE_Ace
L-Achievement 42: EUTA_VEHICLE_Armadillo
L-Achievement 43: EUTA_VEHICLE_Deathwish
L-Achievement 44: EUTA_VEHICLE_JackOfAllTrades
L-Achievement 45: EUTA_VERSUS_AroundTheWorld
L-Achievement 46: EUTA_VERSUS_GetALife
L-Achievement 47: EUTA_VERSUS_GetItOn
L-Achievement 48: EUTA_WEAPON_BigGameHunter
L-Achievement 49: EUTA_WEAPON_BrainSurgeon
L-Achievement 50: EUTA_WEAPON_DontTaseMeBro
L-Achievement 51: EUTA_WEAPON_GooGod
L-Achievement 52: EUTA_WEAPON_Hammerhead
L-Achievement 53: EUTA_WEAPON_HaveANiceDay
L-Achievement 54: EUTA_WEAPON_Pistolero
L-Achievement 55: EUTA_WEAPON_ShardOMatic
L-Achievement 56: EUTA_WEAPON_StrongestLink

[Duke{CLR}]

I guess I will look into it.

[Rand{CLR}]

Here's a link to the descriptions of the achivements.

Lame choices, by and large.

Xbox360Achievements.org - Unreal Tournament 3 Achievement List

-Rand

[Grisu]

I think you will have to in order to get the unlocks etc.

At first I thought they would get rid of Gamespy: But that isn't the case.
You have to log on steam -> log in via Gamespy -> play online...