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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} [http://www.theplaywrite.com/tools-and-utilities/tweak-visual-settings-controls-and-performance-with-dead-island-riptide-helper/ Dead Island: Riptide Helper] utility is highly recommended for editing hidden settings. | {{ii}} [http://www.theplaywrite.com/tools-and-utilities/tweak-visual-settings-controls-and-performance-with-dead-island-riptide-helper/ Dead Island: Riptide Helper] utility is highly recommended for editing hidden settings. | ||
− | {{--}} Reports of poor frame rates<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/216250/discussions/0/828936719119190435/|title= | + | {{--}} Reports of poor frame rates<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/216250/discussions/0/828936719119190435/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> and [[#Cannot connect to multiplayer games|problems connecting to multiplayer/cooperative games]]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{ii}} Affects gun physics.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBpn2DDYtoc</ref> Refer to [[#Dead Island: Riptide Helper|Dead Island: Riptide Helper]]. | {{ii}} Affects gun physics.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBpn2DDYtoc</ref> Refer to [[#Dead Island: Riptide Helper|Dead Island: Riptide Helper]]. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit default_levels.xml|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/216250/discussions/0/828936719108686382/|title= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit default_levels.xml|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/216250/discussions/0/828936719108686382/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Riptide\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Riptide\</code> | ||
# Make a new folder called <code>data</code> and a folder inside that one called <code>skills</code> | # Make a new folder called <code>data</code> and a folder inside that one called <code>skills</code> | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Audio problems=== | ===Audio problems=== | ||
− | {{--}} Some dialogue cannot be heard.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/216250/discussions/0/828936719112851566/|title= | + | {{--}} Some dialogue cannot be heard.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/216250/discussions/0/828936719112851566/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
Audio recording and many conversations do not have sound when playing in Spanish. | Audio recording and many conversations do not have sound when playing in Spanish. | ||
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===Crash to desktop=== | ===Crash to desktop=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Reports of crashing to desktop on startup<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/216250/discussions/0/828937261927062901/|title= | + | {{ii}} Reports of crashing to desktop on startup<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/216250/discussions/0/828937261927062901/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
To prevent game from crashing to desktop, go to '''Options → Online''' and select '''Single Player''' as '''Game Type'''. | To prevent game from crashing to desktop, go to '''Options → Online''' and select '''Single Player''' as '''Game Type'''. | ||
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{{ii}} Error message "Connection to game session is unavailable at this moment." is a catch-all for any form of failed connection. | {{ii}} Error message "Connection to game session is unavailable at this moment." is a catch-all for any form of failed connection. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Multiplayer workaround using VPN|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/216250/discussions/0/828937261942573527/|title= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Multiplayer workaround using VPN|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/216250/discussions/0/828937261942573527/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
{{--}} You can only join other people who have tunngle installed and are connected to the same Tunngle Network. | {{--}} You can only join other people who have tunngle installed and are connected to the same Tunngle Network. | ||
Detailed explanation on this [https://steamcommunity.com/app/216250/discussions/0/828937261942573527/ forum thread]. | Detailed explanation on this [https://steamcommunity.com/app/216250/discussions/0/828937261942573527/ forum thread]. | ||
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{{--}} Refresh rate is limited to 60 Hz. | {{--}} Refresh rate is limited to 60 Hz. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit video config|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/216250/discussions/0/828937261930665840/|title= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit video config|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/216250/discussions/0/828937261930665840/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205130222/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2101250 Fix for the audio crackling/static - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Riptide\out\Settings\</code> or <code>{{p|game}}\DI\Out\Settings\</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Riptide\out\Settings\</code> or <code>{{p|game}}\DI\Out\Settings\</code>. | ||
# Open <code>Video.scr</code>. | # Open <code>Video.scr</code>. |
Revision as of 01:12, 28 May 2023
This page is for the original release. For the Definitive Edition, see Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition.
Developers | |
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Techland | |
Publishers | |
Deep Silver | |
Engines | |
Chrome Engine 5 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 22, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 61 |
IGDB | 64 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Genres | Survival horror |
Series | Dead Island |
Dead Island | |
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Dead Island | 2011 |
Dead Island: Riptide | 2013 |
Escape Dead Island | 2014 |
Dead Island: Epidemic | 2016 |
Dead Island: Definitive Edition | 2016 |
Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition | 2016 |
Dead Island: Retro Revenge | 2016 |
Dead Island 2 | 2023 |
Dead Island: Riptide is a multiplayer survival horror game in the Dead Island series.
Key points
- Dead Island: Riptide Helper utility is highly recommended for editing hidden settings.
- Reports of poor frame rates[1] and problems connecting to multiplayer/cooperative games.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.co.uk (unavailable) | Complete Edition only. | |||
Origin (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Fashion Victim | ||
Survivor Pack |
Essential improvements
Dead Island: Riptide Helper
- Allows you to tweak a variety of normally inaccessible game settings to disable certain visual effects, modify key binds and much more.
- Not compatible with Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition.[2]
- Download link does not work on site
Dead Island Save Editor
- Allows you to reset your skill points.
- PS3/Xbox 360 save files can be converted to PC.
- It is fully compatible with Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition.
Skip intro videos
Use -nologos command line argument[citation needed]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Riptide\out\Settings\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/216250/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\91310\remote\out\save |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/216250/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Dead Island: Riptide saves in the same folder where Dead Island saves, but uses different extensions for its files (*.prr, *.sar).
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 | Use Widescreen menu and hud fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Widescreen menu and hud fix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | This is the default behavior in windowed mode | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Nvidia users can force SGSSAA using Nvidia Profile Inspector with the flag 0x000010C1 and the AA fix. |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | See Run the game at screen refresh rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
- Affects gun physics.[3] Refer to Dead Island: Riptide Helper.
Edit default_levels.xml[4] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
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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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects, dialogue. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.1 output.[5] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Always muted. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Russian | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | Co-op |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | Supports public and private lobbies. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Dead Island Riptide. |
Issues unresolved
Audio problems
- Some dialogue cannot be heard.[6]
Audio recording and many conversations do not have sound when playing in Spanish.
Audio disappears when leaving a vehicle and a crackling sounds appears when entering a vehicle.
Crash to desktop
- Reports of crashing to desktop on startup[7]
To prevent game from crashing to desktop, go to Options → Online and select Single Player as Game Type.
If you're using Proton to play on Linux, try changing the version from 5.0-9 to 4.11-13. "Properties" → "General" → "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool" → "Proton 4.11-13"
Issues fixed
Cannot connect to multiplayer games
- Error message "Connection to game session is unavailable at this moment." is a catch-all for any form of failed connection.
Multiplayer workaround using VPN[8] |
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Detailed explanation on this forum thread. |
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Refresh rate is limited to 60 Hz.
Edit video config[9][10] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Interface | Berkelium | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 9600 1 GB of VRAM |
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>/216250/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (216250) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Playwrite: Regarding Dead Island Helper for Dead Island: Definitive Edition - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBpn2DDYtoc
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Fix for the audio crackling/static - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)