Difference between revisions of "Homefront"
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | ===Framerate stutters=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable cache calculation|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1200059742]</ref>|fix= | |
− | + | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\HOMEFRONT\GCGame\Config\GCEngine.ini</code> | |
− | # Go to | + | # Set the following lines to from True : |
− | # | + | <pre>bInitializeShadersOnDemand=true</pre> |
− | + | To false | |
+ | <pre>bInitializeShadersOnDemand=false</pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Physx error when you run the game=== | ===Physx error when you run the game=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Homefront not launching after you install the game|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Homefront not launching after you install the game|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= |
Revision as of 12:50, 28 August 2023
Developers | |
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Kaos Studios | |
Windows | Digital Extremes |
Publishers | |
Former | THQ |
Current | Deep Silver |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 15, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 70 |
IGDB | 74 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Asia, North America |
Series | Homefront |
Homefront | |
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Homefront | 2011 |
Homefront: The Revolution | 2016 |
Homefront is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS game in the Homefront series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Resist Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- All versions require Steam DRM.
- A demo is available:
steam://install/55130
Version differences
- The Resist Edition includes the base game, an exclusive shotgun (Express 870) and early unlocks for the multiplayer modes.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Express 870 Shotgun | ||
Fire Sale Map | ||
The Rock Map Pack |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Set launch options[citation needed] |
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Use the |
Utilities
The Homefront Widescreen Tool changes options like resolution, aspect ratio, force DirectX 9 10 or 11.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\HOMEFRONT\GCGame\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/55100/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\55100\remote\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/55100/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See Multi-monitor. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Multi-monitor. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 60-110° multiplayer only. For singleplayer use FOV changer. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 4x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Uncheck FPS smoothing option to remove frame rate cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Multi-monitor
The game has built-in support for 5:4, 4:3, 16:10 and 16:9 resolutions. For multi-monitor aspect ratios and resolutions, an .ini edit is required.
Use Homefront Widescreen Tool[1] |
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Use the Homefront Widescreen Tool to set the resolution and other options. |
Set resolution manually[2] |
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[SystemSettings] ResX=2560 ResY=1080 ScreenAspectRatio=2.370370 Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Separate controls for Infantry, Ground and Air units. | |
Mouse acceleration | Enabled by default. Both acceleration and smoothing can be disabled from the game options menù. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Some options require mouse input. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Effects, Speech, VOIP Receive. | |
Surround sound | 5.1 | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Compatible with X3DAudio HRTF for binaural HRTF mixing.[3] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Available despite not being listed on the Steam store page. | |||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Japanese version only. | |||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Russian version only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | Supported but requires an internet connection for Steam authentication.[5] | ||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Install Homefront Dedicated Server under Tools in the Steam client. | |
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 27014-27050 |
UDP | 3478-4380, 27000-27030 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Officially supported.[6] | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see here and here for profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Framerate stutters
Disable cache calculation[7] |
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bInitializeShadersOnDemand=true To false bInitializeShadersOnDemand=false |
Physx error when you run the game
Homefront not launching after you install the game[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 11 | |
Shader Model support | 3, 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHz |
Quad Core 2 GHz Intel Core i7 (For Nvidia 3D Vision) |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS ATI Radeon X1900 XT Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 4850 Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 (For Nvidia 3D Vision) Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 (For Nvidia 3D Vision) |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/55100/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (55100) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.