Game related downloads - patches, hacks and the manual
Looking to enchance the game expierience ? Willing to add some spice to the original campaign ? Look no further, this section has it all, hacks, patches, main module expansions and the manual to put it in perspective !
It will answer most of your questions about how Arcanum works and which keys do what. At least give it a try before fireing off a bunch of questions in the forums. Also features the Grandma Cookhill's Three Bowl Bread recipe !
You need to install the 1074 patch - it fixes lots of bugs and is needed by all of the current mods. Don't ask for no-cd cracks in the forums. For previous versions, go to the Download Archives
This is the awesome fan made patch that everybody is talking about. You only need the latest version (also href=''in german), the official RPG-Codex thread is here. For previous versions, go to the Download Archives
This is a small patch that restores some of the important cut out content. It's released as a separate pack, which must be used in conjunction with the UAP. You only need the latest version (also href=''in german)For previous versions, go to the Download Archives
Enables Arcanum to be run in higher resolution. This mod has all menus working properly in a higher resolution, in both the fullscreen and standard modes, but only in 1024x768,.
A:WIP is currently the most consistent and extensive mod availiable. It adds new content to the original module without upsetting the game balance. On top of that, it offers a bunch of bugfixes. Current info thread is here. For previous versions, go to the Download Archives
AKA polished CAR Arcanum, is a huge mod that, among many things, has reworked the combat balance (in quite unconventional ways), added some locations and... just go see the announcement.
Keep in mind that many of these hacks might refuse to work with main module expansions, and are generally not compatibile with Dorg's Unofficial Arcanum Patch
Additional modules, independant of the main campaign
Looking for a new adventure ? Our assortment of Arcanum modules will keep you entertained for many evenings, featuring adventures both official and fan-made. And some in French.
The Lost Dungeon of Souls
kindly provided by Bruticis
This is the long-lost module, once availiable with pre-order copies of Arcanum. Info here. Original disc image availiable upon request.
Arcanum modding is much livelier today then one could expect for such an old game. Here's a bunch of tools by which the task of creating complex quests and populated towns becomes less tedious. Feel free to go to the forums to clarify all your doubts regarding the use of these files. And if you don't know where to start - check out AMTUT.
Arcanum Modding Tutorial (AMTUT)
by DarkUnderlord
If you're new to modding Arcanum, AMTUT is where you should start learning how. This step-by-step tutorial goes from the basics to creating complex quests and alternate endings for your module. Also availiable online
These are various hacks that were once floating around on the net. Now they mostly just sit here, since most of the good things got implemented into larger mods. However, they can be quite fun to try.
All of these fixes are already implemented in A:WIP and the Unofficial Patch by Drog Black Tooth. They are provided here for historical and educational reasons.
Packaged and converted into Arcanum .art format, can be viewed in the href=''redviewer. Most come with source images
Bar01.zip
- A long, low table with jugs and crockery for the more rustic taverns. Works best with small to medium races. Comes with a flip view.
Bates_Autocarriage.zip
- a tractor-trailer styled steam-powered automobile sized for humans. A flip version is included.
BoatBuild.zip
- The keel and ribs of a small sailboat under construction. Left view only.
Burned_HobbitHole.zip
- A fire-ravaged stucco-fronted hobbit hole. Single view only..
Cavestuff01.zip
- A collection of primitive art, holes, a rope to climb up, and a insect skittering sound effect to add a little more atmosphere to your creepy cave.
DaBoss.zip
- a seated middle-aged man behind a desk.
FarmPlants&Bedding.zip
- Mostly from Fallout comes a collection of cabbages, cauliflowers, corn stalks, hay or straw bedding, and pumpkins for your rural scenes.
Hobbithole.zip
- four Hobbit-holes for use in a mod. 2 right views and 2 flips with linkable doors and pictures showing alignment.
HobbitHole5.zip
- A white stucco and timber fronted Hobbit hole. Comes with a flip view and clickable doors for both.
HobbitHole8.zip
- A round stone-fronted Hobbit hole with a clickable door. Single view only.
HobbitMarket.zip
- A two-piece scene where your halfling merchant can sell his wares. Left view only.
HobbitShop3.zip
- A thatched-roof wood building with a gravel porch. Comes with a flip view and clickable doors for both.
HobbitShop5.zip
- A thatched-roof wood building without a porch. Comes with a flip view and clickable doors for both.
Lamps01.zip
- Contains two flip versions of stock Arcanum wall lamps plus two new ones with flips.
Lighthouse.zip
- a lighthouse that's suitable for use in mods, with a clickable door, and can even accept a light in the top.
Monolith.zip
- a stone circle that looks that that portal from the original Star Trek
OutdoorWorkbench.zip
- Contains a flip version of the stock workbench plus a variant and flip without the milkcan.
Paintings01.zip
- 10 new medium to large paintings and flips for them all.
Platform.zip
- a simple wood and rope platform that works well with all the races.
Plows.zip
- A pair of steel-bladed plows from Fallout. Sized for humans.
Posters01.zip
- Eight new posters of advertisements and two maps. Comes with flips for each.
Posters02.zip
- Six wanted posters to decorate your jail. Comes with flips for all.
Signs01.zip
- Ten free-standing wood signs to add a little variety to your town. Contains a lightly weathered, heavily weathered, herbalist, tailor, and bar sign with flips.
skeletons.zip
- Adapted from Fallout, here's here's two piles of humanoid bones and two dried remains of single-headed cattle. Comes with flips for all.
Tables01.zip
- Contains flip views of the stock Village Tables (missing board and cluttered) and two full-topped empty Village Tables created from original stock.
Tents.zip
- five tents. Tent 2 is simply a flip of the stock pup tent while the other four are large two-part "safari-sized" ones. Included is two variations and the flip of each.
Time_Machine.zip
- George Pal's vision of the Time Machine is now yours to play with. Do Eloi and Morlocks reside in the ruins of Vendigroth? Only time will tell. Scaled for humans with right and left views.
VoidCaveHide.zip
- A patch to hide the shark-toothed cave on the Void stairs.
wagons.zip
- a pair of wooden-wheeled covered wagons sized for humans.
Wagons02.zip
- Contains flip views of the four stock carts plus an empty village cart and hay wagon with flips for both.
Well5.zip
-Contains a small brown roofless stone well with a pulley on top. Comes with a flip.
Windmill.zip
- A weathered medieval-styled windmill. Scenery only. This is a real area-filler, so plan ahead!
Inventory item art
Antique_Scrolls.zip
- Three yellowed double-rolled scrolls and scroll fragments to add antiquity to your quest.
Books01.zip
- A dozen new books ranging from small journals to thick tomes to add variety to your mod.
Arcanum Bonus Stuff
Wallpapers, screensavers and even a theme pack.
Wallpapers here provided in uncompressed .bmp format. Also featuring some cut-out content, the original Bedokaan sprites and portrait.