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{{ii}} A faithful, higher quality icon can be found on this wiki's [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1903-spec-ops-the-line-higher-quality-icon/ community site]. | {{ii}} A faithful, higher quality icon can be found on this wiki's [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1903-spec-ops-the-line-higher-quality-icon/ community site]. | ||
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+ | A free Windows-only demo can be installed on Steam by using a direct link (allow Steam popup): <code>steam://install/204980</code>. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== |
Revision as of 10:10, 30 May 2021
Developers | |
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Yager Development | |
Multiplayer | Darkside Game Studios |
macOS (OS X) | Virtual Programming |
Linux | Virtual Programming |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
OS X | Digital Tribe |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 26, 2012 |
macOS (OS X) | November 7, 2013 |
Linux | May 14, 2015 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 76 |
IGDB | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Tactical shooter, TPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Middle East |
Series | Spec Ops |
Spec Ops | |
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Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way | 1998 |
Spec Ops II: Green Berets | 1999 |
Spec Ops: The Line | 2012 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
General information
- Official forums
- Spec Ops Wiki - A wiki for the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Premium Edition also available. | |||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Singleplayer only. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- A faithful, higher quality icon can be found on this wiki's community site.
Demo
A free Windows-only demo can be installed on Steam by using a direct link (allow Steam popup): steam://install/204980
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Version differences
- Premium Edition content includes:
- FUBAR pack for multiplayer
- Double XP for a week
- AK-47 at Rank 1
- Clan Accesories: Exclusive Skins/Accessories for all classes and Unique and Visually Distinct items
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Set launch options |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\Config\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Spec Ops The Line/GameDocuments/My Games/SpecOps-TheLine/SRGame/Config/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/yager/specops/GameDocuments/My Games/SpecOps-TheLine/SRGame/Config/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
- Configuration files are encrypted except for the Apple OS X Steam port configuration files, which are unencrypted.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\SaveData\ |
Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/50300/remote/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- Flawless Widescreen can set the FOV up to 92° by default.
Change max FOV for Flawless Widescreen[citation needed] |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Changing anisotropic filtering level[citation needed] |
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Frame rate (FPS)
Limit frame rate[citation needed] |
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Disable motion blur
Disable motion blur[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
Disable mouse acceleration[citation needed] |
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Mouse sensitivity
Change general sensitivity[citation needed] |
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Change aim sensitivity[citation needed] |
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Mouse smoothing
Disable mouse smoothing[citation needed] |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation. Details missing—please edit this page and add it. | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download |
- Most languages have the in-game option to select English audio.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Co-op Use Nucleus Coop & Unofficial mod. |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Co-op 2 players |
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Online play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Co-op 2 players |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Xbox button prompts always displayed
Disable XInput controller for the game[citation needed] |
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D3DERR_INVALIDCALL error
Launch the game in windowed mode[1] |
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No sound during cutscenes
Fix binkw32.dll[2] |
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Disable HDMI output[3] |
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Set stereo sound[2] |
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Crashing and low frame rate
Install Nvidia PhysX[citation needed] |
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Reset configuration files[citation needed] |
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White/Black screen after launching game
Launch game in windowed mode through Steam[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X and Linux only. |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | v2.8.3.14 |
Audio | FMOD | v0.4.32.4 |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | v1.9.99.0 |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Edit encrypted configuration files
Use Rick's tools[5] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
2.4 GHz Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | 10 GB |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600XT Nvidia GeForce 8600 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon HD 4850 Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX 512 MB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Game crashes on startup - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 No Sound in Cutscenes - Page 3 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Fix for no sound in cutscenes - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Black screen at launch? :: Spec Ops: The Line General Discussion - last accessed on 2013-5-5
- ↑ Spec Ops: The Line encrypted ini files • XeNTaX forums
Categories:
- Windows
- OS X
- Linux
- No microtransactions
- Singleplayer
- Multiplayer
- Real-time
- Third-person
- Direct control
- Action
- Tactical shooter
- TPS
- Realistic
- Contemporary
- Middle East
- Games
- Pages needing references
- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (Localizations)
- Local multiplayer games
- Self-hosting
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)