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Unofficial patch

January 03, 2024

An unofficial patch is a patch for a piece of software, created by a third party such as a user community without the involvement of the original developer. Similar to an ordinary patch, it alleviates bugs or shortcomings. Unofficial patches do not usually change the intended usage of the software, in contrast to other third-party software adaptions such as mods or cracks.

Motivation edit

A common motivation for the creation of unofficial patches is missing technical support by the original software developer or provider. Reasons may include:

  • the software product reached its defined end-of-life[1] and/or was superseded by a successor product (planned obsolescence)[2]
  • the software was originally designed to operate in a substantially different environment and may require improvement/optimization (porting)
  • the developer has gone out of business and is not available anymore (abandonware)[3]
  • support is not economically viable (e.g. localization for small markets)
  • a fast solution for a time critical problem (e.g. security holes) when an official one takes too long[4][5][6]
  • the official developer is unable to cope with the problems[7]

Types edit

Unofficial patches are also sometimes called fan patches or community patches, and are typically intended to repair unresolved bugs and provide technical compatibility fixes, e.g. for newer operating systems, increased display resolutions[8][9] or new display formats.

While unofficial patches are most common for the PC platform, they can also be found for console games e.g. in context of the emulation community.[10]

Translations edit

Main article: Fan translation (video gaming)

Unofficial patches are not limited to technical fixes; fan translations of software, especially games, are often created if the software has not been released locally.[11] Fan translations are most common for Japanese role-playing games which are often not localized for Western markets.[12][13]

Another variant of unofficial patches are slipstream like patches which combine official patches together, when individual patches are only available online or as small incremental updates.

Methods edit

The most common case is that the source code and the original development tools are not available for the software. Therefore, the faulty software's binary must be analyzed at run time by reverse engineering and debugging. If the problem is found, a fix to the program must be applied. Sometimes only small changes in configuration files or the registry are required, sometimes binary hacks on the executable itself are required to fix bugs. If a software development kit (e.g. for modding) is available, fixes to the content can be easily produced, otherwise the community would need to create their own tools. These found fixes are typically packed to user deployable patches (e.g. with NSIS, Innosetup).

If the source code is available, support can by provided most effectively. Sometimes the source code is released intentionally,[14][15][16] sometimes by leaking[17][18][19] or mistake,[20] such as what happened with the game engine of the Thief series.[21][22] Sometimes fans even completely reverse-engineer source code from the original program binary.[23] With the source code available even the support of completely different but recent platforms with source ports becomes possible.

Law edit

While no court cases have directly addressed the legal ramifications of unofficial patches, similar cases have been tried on related issues. The case of Galoob v. Nintendo found that it was not copyright infringement by a user to apply an unauthorized patch to a system (while the scope was very specific to the Game Genie). On the other hand, the case Micro Star v. FormGen Inc. found that user-generated maps were derivative works of the original game. In Sega v. Accolade, the 9th Circuit held that making copies in the course of reverse engineering is a fair use, when it is the only way to get access to the "ideas and functional elements" in the copyrighted code, and when "there is a legitimate reason for seeking such access". According to Copyright law of the United States 17 U.S. Code § 117, the owner of a copy of a program can modify it as necessary for "Maintenance or Repair",[24] without permission from the copyright holder; an argumentation also raised by Daniel J. Bernstein professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago.[25]

Similar user rights are given also according to European copyright laws. The question of whether unauthorized changes of lawfully obtained copyright-protected software qualify as fair use is an unsettled area of law.[26] An article of Helbraun law firm remarks, in the context of fan translations, that while redistributing complete games with adaptions most likely does not fall under fair use, distributing the modifications as a patch might be legally permissible; however, that conclusion has not been tested in court.[27]

Reception edit

Reception of unofficial patches is mixed, but by large, copyright holders are ambivalent. When the software is not considered commercially viable unofficial patches are ignored by the copyright holder as it is not seen as a source of lost revenue.[11][28] There have been seldom cases of cease and desist letters to unofficial patch and fan translation projects.[29][30]

Sometimes the copyright holder actively support the patching and fixing efforts of a software community,[31] sometimes even by releasing the source code under a software license which allows the software community the continued software support by themselves.[16][14][15][32][33][34] Examples for such software are in the List of commercial video games with later released source code.

The free and open source software movement was founded in the 1980s to solve the underlying problem of unofficial patches, the limited possibility for user self-support in binary only distributed software due to missing source code. Free and open source software demands from distributed software the availability of source code, which prevents the technical problems and legal uncertainties of binary only user patching of proprietary software.

Examples in video games edit

Computer game Type
Anachronox Bug fix patch[35]
Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome Bug fixes, balance fixes, stability fixes, UI and sound improvements, resolution fixes including support for more higher definition resolutions[36]
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura Bug fix patch,[37] fan translation
Battlezone II Bug fix patch[38][39][40]
Civilization IV Bug fixes and extensions,[41] (with SDK source code[42][43] and accessible XML configuration and Python files)[44]
Civilization V Bug fixes and extensions (based on source code)[45][46][47]
Chrono Trigger Fan translation, bug fix patch[48]
Command & Conquer Bug fix patch, resolution fixes, added support for language packs[8][49][50]
Dark Souls II Bug fixes[51]
Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut Resolution fix[9]
Ecco the Dolphin Bug fixes, ports for newer OSes[52][53]
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall Bug fix patch,[54] fan translation
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Bug fix patch,[55][56] translation fixes[57]
Empire Earth 2 Bug fixes, unhandled exception crash fixes, Windows 8 / 10 / 11 support, more screen resolutions (including 4k and the custom screen resolution generator), DirectX 9 support, G-Sync / FreeSync and high monitor refresh rate fixes, unlimited camera zoom settings, changed low-quality sounds, new options in game (e.g. more population, cycle time of day, disable crowns system and leaders), integrated language changer, integrated private multiplayer server and many more new features (fully customizable), frequently updated.[58]
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Bug fixes[59][60]
Fallout 2 Bug fixes,[61] resolution fixes
Fallout: New Vegas Bug fixes,[62][63] stability and performance fixes (especially for modern systems)[64]
Fallout 4 Bug fixes[65][66][67]
Freelancer Bug fix patch[68]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Engine, graphics and quality-of-life fixes[69]
Gothic 3 Bug fix patch[7][33][70]
Infinity Engine (Baldur's Gate series, Icewind Dale etc.) Bug fix patch, resolution fixes[71]
IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Fix mod based on source code (which later became an official release as "Blitz Edition")[72]
Jagged Alliance 2 (now JA2-Stracciatella) Bug fix patch, resolution fixes, ports[73][74][75][76][77][78]
Jazz Jackrabbit 2 Bug fixes, stability fixes, new features for client side and server side[79]
Legacy of Kain series Bug fix patch[80][81][82]
LucasArts adventures (Monkey Island, Indiana Jones, etc.) Fan translation[83]
Master of Magic Fan patch[84][85][86]
Master of Orion 3 Fan translation,[87] bug fix
Minecraft Fan fixes implemented to latest patches[88][89][90]
MVP Baseball 2005 Fixes, support continuation[91][92][93]
Nier: Automata Resolution fixes, performance fix[94]
Nuclear Throne Various bug-fixes for co-op mode, as well as addition of online co-op[95][96]
Paradroid Bug fixes, speed fixes[97]
Rollcage Bug fix patch[98]
Silent Hill 2 'Enhanced Edition' rehaul, including bug fixes, enhanced and remade graphic assets, full widescreen support, HD cutscenes, and numerous modern improvements[99]
Silent Hunter II / Destroyer Command Bug fix patch (Ubisoft endorsed with source code)[16][100][101][102]
Star Ocean Fan translation[12]
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords Bug fixes,[103][104] restored content,[105] widescreen support[106]
Supreme Commander Bug fixes, multiplayer client and server replacement (Server emulator)[107][108][109][110]
Dark Engine (Thief 1, Thief 2, System Shock 2) Bug fix patch[21][22][111]
Titan Quest Bug fix patch[112][113]
Ultima series Bug fix patch,[114] fan translation
Ultima 4 Bug fix patch, remaster[115][116]
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines Bug fix patch, restored content, widescreen and modern OS support[117][118][119]
Xenonauts Bug fix patch and support continuation[120][121]

Examples in general software edit

Software Type
3dfx drivers Driver fixes, continued support[122][123]
Adobe Acrobat Fast security fix[124]
Socket 7 boards' Award BIOS 32GB+ HDD support, AMD K6-2/3+ support[125][126][127]
iOS 4.3.3 Fast security fix[128]
Java Fast security fix[129]
Windows 7, Windows 8 Unlocking of hardware support[130]
Windows 98 Slipstream patch, Bug fix patch,[1][131] support for harddrives > 137GB,[132] support for 2k API[133][134][135]
Windows XP Update pack[136][137]
Internet Explorer Fast security fix[138]
Nvidia nForce Chipset Device driver Support for older Chipsets on newer Windows OSs[139][140][141]
Palm Pre Functionality extension[142]
Windows Metafile format Fast security fix[4][5][6]
Windows URI problem Fast security fix[143]
Mac OS X 10.3 Daylight saving time patch[144]

See also edit

References edit

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An unofficial patch is a patch for a piece of software created by a third party such as a user community without the involvement of the original developer Similar to an ordinary patch it alleviates bugs or shortcomings Unofficial patches do not usually change the intended usage of the software in contrast to other third party software adaptions such as mods or cracks Contents 1 Motivation 2 Types 2 1 Translations 3 Methods 4 Law 5 Reception 6 Examples in video games 7 Examples in general software 8 See also 9 ReferencesMotivation editA common motivation for the creation of unofficial patches is missing technical support by the original software developer or provider Reasons may include the software product reached its defined end of life 1 and or was superseded by a successor product planned obsolescence 2 the software was originally designed to operate in a substantially different environment and may require improvement optimization porting the developer has gone out of business and is not available anymore abandonware 3 support is not economically viable e g localization for small markets a fast solution for a time critical problem e g security holes when an official one takes too long 4 5 6 the official developer is unable to cope with the problems 7 Types editUnofficial patches are also sometimes called fan patches or community patches and are typically intended to repair unresolved bugs and provide technical compatibility fixes e g for newer operating systems increased display resolutions 8 9 or new display formats While unofficial patches are most common for the PC platform they can also be found for console games e g in context of the emulation community 10 Translations edit Main article Fan translation video gaming Unofficial patches are not limited to technical fixes fan translations of software especially games are often created if the software has not been released locally 11 Fan translations are most common for Japanese role playing games which are often not localized for Western markets 12 13 Another variant of unofficial patches are slipstream like patches which combine official patches together when individual patches are only available online or as small incremental updates Methods editThe most common case is that the source code and the original development tools are not available for the software Therefore the faulty software s binary must be analyzed at run time by reverse engineering and debugging If the problem is found a fix to the program must be applied Sometimes only small changes in configuration files or the registry are required sometimes binary hacks on the executable itself are required to fix bugs If a software development kit e g for modding is available fixes to the content can be easily produced otherwise the community would need to create their own tools These found fixes are typically packed to user deployable patches e g with NSIS Innosetup If the source code is available support can by provided most effectively Sometimes the source code is released intentionally 14 15 16 sometimes by leaking 17 18 19 or mistake 20 such as what happened with the game engine of the Thief series 21 22 Sometimes fans even completely reverse engineer source code from the original program binary 23 With the source code available even the support of completely different but recent platforms with source ports becomes possible Law editWhile no court cases have directly addressed the legal ramifications of unofficial patches similar cases have been tried on related issues The case of Galoob v Nintendo found that it was not copyright infringement by a user to apply an unauthorized patch to a system while the scope was very specific to the Game Genie On the other hand the case Micro Star v FormGen Inc found that user generated maps were derivative works of the original game In Sega v Accolade the 9th Circuit held that making copies in the course of reverse engineering is a fair use when it is the only way to get access to the ideas and functional elements in the copyrighted code and when there is a legitimate reason for seeking such access According to Copyright law of the United States 17 U S Code 117 the owner of a copy of a program can modify it as necessary for Maintenance or Repair 24 without permission from the copyright holder an argumentation also raised by Daniel J Bernstein professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago 25 Similar user rights are given also according to European copyright laws The question of whether unauthorized changes of lawfully obtained copyright protected software qualify as fair use is an unsettled area of law 26 An article of Helbraun law firm remarks in the context of fan translations that while redistributing complete games with adaptions most likely does not fall under fair use distributing the modifications as a patch might be legally permissible however that conclusion has not been tested in court 27 Reception editReception of unofficial patches is mixed but by large copyright holders are ambivalent When the software is not considered commercially viable unofficial patches are ignored by the copyright holder as it is not seen as a source of lost revenue 11 28 There have been seldom cases of cease and desist letters to unofficial patch and fan translation projects 29 30 Sometimes the copyright holder actively support the patching and fixing efforts of a software community 31 sometimes even by releasing the source code under a software license which allows the software community the continued software support by themselves 16 14 15 32 33 34 Examples for such software are in the List of commercial video games with later released source code The free and open source software movement was founded in the 1980s to solve the underlying problem of unofficial patches the limited possibility for user self support in binary only distributed software due to missing source code Free and open source software demands from distributed software the availability of source code which prevents the technical problems and legal uncertainties of binary only user patching of proprietary software Examples in video games editComputer game TypeAnachronox Bug fix patch 35 Age of Empires The Rise of Rome Bug fixes balance fixes stability fixes UI and sound improvements resolution fixes including support for more higher definition resolutions 36 Arcanum Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura Bug fix patch 37 fan translationBattlezone II Bug fix patch 38 39 40 Civilization IV Bug fixes and extensions 41 with SDK source code 42 43 and accessible XML configuration and Python files 44 Civilization V Bug fixes and extensions based on source code 45 46 47 Chrono Trigger Fan translation bug fix patch 48 Command amp Conquer Bug fix patch resolution fixes added support for language packs 8 49 50 Dark Souls II Bug fixes 51 Deadly Premonition The Director s Cut Resolution fix 9 Ecco the Dolphin Bug fixes ports for newer OSes 52 53 The Elder Scrolls II Daggerfall Bug fix patch 54 fan translationThe Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Bug fix patch 55 56 translation fixes 57 Empire Earth 2 Bug fixes unhandled exception crash fixes Windows 8 10 11 support more screen resolutions including 4k and the custom screen resolution generator DirectX 9 support G Sync FreeSync and high monitor refresh rate fixes unlimited camera zoom settings changed low quality sounds new options in game e g more population cycle time of day disable crowns system and leaders integrated language changer integrated private multiplayer server and many more new features fully customizable frequently updated 58 E T the Extra Terrestrial Bug fixes 59 60 Fallout 2 Bug fixes 61 resolution fixesFallout New Vegas Bug fixes 62 63 stability and performance fixes especially for modern systems 64 Fallout 4 Bug fixes 65 66 67 Freelancer Bug fix patch 68 Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Engine graphics and quality of life fixes 69 Gothic 3 Bug fix patch 7 33 70 Infinity Engine Baldur s Gate series Icewind Dale etc Bug fix patch resolution fixes 71 IL 2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover Fix mod based on source code which later became an official release as Blitz Edition 72 Jagged Alliance 2 now JA2 Stracciatella Bug fix patch resolution fixes ports 73 74 75 76 77 78 Jazz Jackrabbit 2 Bug fixes stability fixes new features for client side and server side 79 Legacy of Kain series Bug fix patch 80 81 82 LucasArts adventures Monkey Island Indiana Jones etc Fan translation 83 Master of Magic Fan patch 84 85 86 Master of Orion 3 Fan translation 87 bug fixMinecraft Fan fixes implemented to latest patches 88 89 90 MVP Baseball 2005 Fixes support continuation 91 92 93 Nier Automata Resolution fixes performance fix 94 Nuclear Throne Various bug fixes for co op mode as well as addition of online co op 95 96 Paradroid Bug fixes speed fixes 97 Rollcage Bug fix patch 98 Silent Hill 2 Enhanced Edition rehaul including bug fixes enhanced and remade graphic assets full widescreen support HD cutscenes and numerous modern improvements 99 Silent Hunter II Destroyer Command Bug fix patch Ubisoft endorsed with source code 16 100 101 102 Star Ocean Fan translation 12 Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II The Sith Lords Bug fixes 103 104 restored content 105 widescreen support 106 Supreme Commander Bug fixes multiplayer client and server replacement Server emulator 107 108 109 110 Dark Engine Thief 1 Thief 2 System Shock 2 Bug fix patch 21 22 111 Titan Quest Bug fix patch 112 113 Ultima series Bug fix patch 114 fan translationUltima 4 Bug fix patch remaster 115 116 Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines Bug fix patch restored content widescreen and modern OS support 117 118 119 Xenonauts Bug fix patch and support continuation 120 121 Examples in general software editSoftware Type3dfx drivers Driver fixes continued support 122 123 Adobe Acrobat Fast security fix 124 Socket 7 boards Award BIOS 32GB HDD support AMD K6 2 3 support 125 126 127 iOS 4 3 3 Fast security fix 128 Java Fast security fix 129 Windows 7 Windows 8 Unlocking of hardware support 130 Windows 98 Slipstream patch Bug fix patch 1 131 support for harddrives gt 137GB 132 support for 2k API 133 134 135 Windows XP Update pack 136 137 Internet Explorer Fast security fix 138 Nvidia nForce Chipset Device driver Support for older Chipsets on newer Windows OSs 139 140 141 Palm Pre Functionality extension 142 Windows Metafile format Fast security fix 4 5 6 Windows URI problem Fast security fix 143 Mac OS X 10 3 Daylight saving time patch 144 See also editFan labor Server emulator Source port Right to repairReferences edit a b Dirscherl Hans Christian 29 November 2005 Nicht tot zu kriegen Win 98 Service Pack 2 1 in German PCWelt de Retrieved 6 April 2011 Cassia Fernando 28 March 2007 Open Source the only weapon against planned obsolescence theinquirer net Archived from the original on January 20 2011 Retrieved 15 January 2012 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint unfit URL link g4tv staff 30 May 2011 The Lost History of System Shock g4tv com Retrieved 30 May 2012 Looking Glass Studios closed in 2000 a year after System Shock 2 s release and the copyright to the series went into the hands of an insurance company That left EA with only the System Shock name but no actual development rights a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint numeric names authors list link a b Naraine Ryan 4 January 2006 IT Security amp Network Security News Another Unofficial WMF Patch Released eweek com Retrieved 7 January 2012 Security vendor ESET makers of the NOD32 anti virus program on Wednesday shipped an interim patch for the bug almost a week before Microsoft Corp is scheduled to release a properly tested security update a b Espiner Tom 6 January 2006 Firms urged to use unauthorised Windows patch ZDNet co uk Retrieved 29 January 2012 a b CNN Staff 3 January 2006 Huge virus threat rocks Microsoft CNNmoney Retrieved 29 January 2012 Because of the severity of the threat the SANS Institute a computer security group has released a patch for the vulnerability until Microsoft s fix is available next week a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a author has generic name help a b Sebayang Andreas 23 March 2009 Gothic 3 Community Patch soll fast alle Fehler beheben mehr als 700 Veranderungen im letzten Community Patch in German Golem de Retrieved 3 April 2011 a b Sebayang Andreas 27 May 2008 High Res Patch fur Command amp Conquer 95 Klassiker lasst sich nun in hoherer Auflosung spielen in German Golem de Retrieved 3 April 2011 a b Moore Bo 19 November 2013 Is Your Game Crap This Fan Will Fix It for You Wired Retrieved 25 January 2014 Thoman had uploaded DPfix 0 1 alpha a patch that allowed Deadly Premonition players to manually adjust the game s resolution The most recent DPfix release fixed pixel offset errors that occurred at higher resolutions fixed anti aliasing when it was not being correctly applied added improved depth of field effects and added an option for screen space ambient occlusion Hacks Bugfix romhacking net Retrieved 13 August 2014 a b Loding Torge 9 September 2003 Infogrames toleriert Fan Ubersetzung fur Master of Orion 3 in German heise de Retrieved 3 April 2011 a b Parkin Simon 26 December 2008 You Say Tomato A Pro on Fan Translating Nintendo s Mother 3 gamasutra com Retrieved 3 April 2011 Szczepaniak John June 2006 Japanese ROM Translation Retro Gamer 25 102 105 Archived from the original on 2011 07 18 Retrieved 2012 12 15 1 2 3 4 a b Wen Howard 10 June 2004 Keeping the Myths Alive linuxdevcenter com Retrieved 22 December 2012 fans of the Myth trilogy have taken this idea a step further they have official access to the source code for the Myth games Organized under the name MythDevelopers this all volunteer group of programmers artists and other talented people devote their time to improving and supporting further development of the Myth game series a b Largent Andy 8 October 2003 Homeworld Source Code Released insidemacgames com Archived from the original on 12 October 2013 Retrieved 24 November 2012 With the release of Homeworld 2 for the PC Relic Entertainment has decided to give back to their impressive fan community by releasing the source code to the original Homeworld a b c Trotter William 1 May 2003 Submarine marries Destroyer The long vaunted union of SSI naval sims is complete thanks to fans PC Gamer Retrieved 6 May 2017 gave source code to subsim com a fund raising drive netted more than 7000 to jump start Project Messerwetzer Skilled volunteers and playtesters rallied to the call a free 5MB to 6MB patch that will be finally polished and playtested The original crippling flaw multiplayer instability has been dramatically minimized Bertolone Giorgio 12 March 2011 Interview with Kevin Klemmick Lead Software Engineer for Falcon 4 0 Cleared To Engage Archived from the original on 18 March 2011 Retrieved 31 August 2014 C2E In 2000 the source code of Falcon 4 0 leaked out and after that groups of volunteers were able to make fixes and enhancements that assured the longevity of this sim Do you see the source code leak as a good or bad event Klemmick Absolutely a good event In fact I wish I d known who did it so I could thank them I honestly think this should be standard procedure for companies that decide not to continue to support a code base xray on github com August 2014 xray 16 on github com Smith Quintin 14 December 2010 Dark Engine Source Code Found In A Bag Rock Paper Shotgun Retrieved 15 April 2011 As of this weekend Christmas has come early for the Through the Looking Glass community A CD s been discovered containing the source code for the Dark Engine aka the engine used by Thief Thief II and System Shock 2 not to mention Irrational and Looking Glass cancelled cold war spy game Deep Cover a b Grayson Nathan 26 September 2012 Hooray System Shock 2 Thief 2 Get Usability Patches Rock Paper Shotgun Retrieved 16 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2011 Community based update to GalCiv 2 Ultimate Edition by MarvinKosh on 25 September 2014 Bell John 1 October 2009 Opening the Source of Art Technology Innovation Management Review Archived from the original on 30 March 2014 Retrieved 30 December 2012 that no further patches to the title would be forthcoming The community was predictably upset Instead of giving up on the game users decided that if Activision wasn t going to fix the bugs they would They wanted to save the game by getting Activision to open the source so it could be kept alive beyond the point where Activision lost interest With some help from members of the development team that were active on fan forums they were eventually able to convince Activision to release Call to Power II s source code in October of 2003 a b Schramm Peter 2010 About MVG madvulture de Archived from the original on 26 March 2011 Retrieved 3 April 2011 Being part of the Community Patch Team formed to fix the great but bug baiten Gothic 3 game Mad 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