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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | cd | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | cd | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} Install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1025-flatout-custom-v11-retail-patch/ custom v1.1 patch] to improve compatibility with modern systems. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | flatout-940461 | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | flatout-940461 | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | flatout | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | flatout | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2526-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2526-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | flatout | DRM-free | v1.1 | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | flatout | DRM-free | v1.1 | | Windows, Linux }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | flatout | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | flatout | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | flatout | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | flatout | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 6220 | Steam | v1.0 | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 6220 | Steam | v1.0; use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1023-flatout-custom-v11-steam-patch/ unofficial patch] to update to v1.1 | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | flatout | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | flatout | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{mm}} Retail: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1025-flatout-custom-v11-retail-patch/ Custom v1.1 Retail Patch] | ||
+ | {{mm}} Steam: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1023-flatout-custom-v11-steam-patch/ Custom v1.1 Steam Patch] | ||
+ | |||
===Opening the launcher=== | ===Opening the launcher=== | ||
After the first time launching the game, the launcher won't show up again rendering the player unable to reconfigure the settings. | After the first time launching the game, the launcher won't show up again rendering the player unable to reconfigure the settings. | ||
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===ZolikaPatch=== | ===ZolikaPatch=== | ||
{{ii}} Removes forced VSync and the 100 FPS cap. | {{ii}} Removes forced VSync and the 100 FPS cap. | ||
+ | {{--}} Only works for the Steam version. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Applying ZolikaPatch|ref={{cn|date=March 2022}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Applying ZolikaPatch|ref={{cn|date=March 2022}}|fix= | ||
# Download the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2419464610 ZPatchFO1_v#.#.zip] file. | # Download the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2419464610 ZPatchFO1_v#.#.zip] file. | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = Use [[#ZolikaPatch|ZolikaPatch]] to disable it. | |vsync notes = Use [[#ZolikaPatch|ZolikaPatch]] to disable it. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = DirectSound3D.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvQB-zvjv3Y FlatOut with 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)]</ref> Select ''Hardware 3D'' in launcher. |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
==="Access Denied - Please login with administrator privileges and try again" error on launch=== | ==="Access Denied - Please login with administrator privileges and try again" error on launch=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1025-flatout-custom-v11-retail-patch/ Custom v1.1 Retail Patch]}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install | + | ===Missing car texture in some races (GOG)=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1007-flatout-missing-car-texture-fix-gog/ thix fix]}} | |
− | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 20:49, 29 October 2022
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Developers | |
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Bugbear Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Retail (Europe) | Empire Interactive |
Retail (North America) | Vivendi Universal Games |
Digital | Strategy First |
Engines | |
ROMU Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 5, 2004 |
Linux (Wine) | July 24, 2014[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 72 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Racing, Tricks |
Vehicles | Automobile, Off-roading, Track racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | FlatOut |
FlatOut | |
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FlatOut | 2004 |
FlatOut 2 | 2006 |
FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage | 2008 |
FlatOut 3: Chaos & Destruction | 2011 |
FlatOut 4: Total Insanity | 2017 |
FlatOut is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person action, racing and tricks game in the FlatOut series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1] Install the custom v1.1 patch to improve compatibility with modern systems. | |||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | v1.1 | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | v1.0; use the unofficial patch to update to v1.1 | |||
ZOOM Platform |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Retail: Custom v1.1 Retail Patch
- Steam: Custom v1.1 Steam Patch
Opening the launcher
After the first time launching the game, the launcher won't show up again rendering the player unable to reconfigure the settings.
Windows version[4] |
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Use the |
Linux version[citation needed] |
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On GOG.com's Linux version the start.sh located in the install directory has to be modified to access the launcher. In the script there's an option to edit how the game is launched. Look for |
Skip intro videos
Use ThirteenAG's widescreen fix[4] |
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Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
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ZolikaPatch
- Removes forced VSync and the 100 FPS cap.
- Only works for the Steam version.
Applying ZolikaPatch[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Savegame\[Note 2] |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6220/pfx/[Note 3] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Savegame\[Note 2] |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6220/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Stretched 4:3. To correct the ratio use ThirteenAG's widescreen fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use ThirteenAG's widescreen fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Stretched 4:3. To correct the ratio use ThirteenAG's widescreen fix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Stretched 4:3. To correct the ratio use ThirteenAG's widescreen fix. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use ZolikaPatch to disable it. | ||
60 FPS | Frame rate is cut in half when slow motion is used. | ||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 100 FPS. Use ZolikaPatch to remove the cap outside menus. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Set FOVFactor[4] |
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Windowed
Force windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No mouse support. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Button bound to Handbrake works as Select, Nitro works as Back. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | For XInput controllers see XInput force feedback vibration in DirectInput games. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | In menus, Controller and KB/M can be used at the same time. Controller used for races has to be set in the settings. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Menu music, In-game music, Effects. | |
Surround sound | Up to 5.1. Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | DirectSound3D.[5] Select Hardware 3D in launcher. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | Retail and Steam only; download for GOG.com release. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | See Polish. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Polish
A high quality Polish translation was made by PL Projekt group. It can be downloaded from Graj Po Polsku.
Installing Polish translation with Steam version of the game[citation needed] |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Hot seat Bonus Rag-Doll Sports Mode, but missing split screen. |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
"Access Denied - Please login with administrator privileges and try again" error on launch
Install the Custom v1.1 Retail Patch |
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Missing car texture in some races (GOG)
Install thix fix |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | FMOD |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1500+ |
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (6220) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ GOG.com Now Supports Linux! - July 24, 2014
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Verified by User:Nessy on 2022-03-19
- ↑ FlatOut with 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)