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+ | {{disambig|the original game|the updated and improved version|[[Observer: System Redux]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = >observer_ | |title = >observer_ | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2021-12-04}}</ref>|build=4.15.3.0}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 15, 2017}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 15, 2017}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 24, 2017|ref=<ref name="release-osx-linux">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/514900/announcements/detail/2515684195370055152|title=Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Observer|date=2017-10-29}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 24, 2017|ref=<ref name="release-osx-linux">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/514900/announcements/detail/2515684195370055152|title=Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Observer|date=2017-10-29}}</ref>}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|October 24, 2017|ref=<ref name="release-osx-linux" />}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|October 24, 2017|ref=<ref name="release-osx-linux" />}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|observer|78}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|4639/observer|78}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|observer|74}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Cyberpunk }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Observer }} | ||
|steam appid = 514900 | |steam appid = 514900 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1449856523 |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |official site= https://www.observer-game.com |
+ | |hltb = 38127 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Observer | ||
+ | |mobygames = observer_ | ||
|wikipedia = Observer (video game) | |wikipedia = Observer (video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [https://observer.gamepedia.com/Observer_Wiki Official Wiki] | {{mm}} [https://observer.gamepedia.com/Observer_Wiki Official Wiki] | ||
{{mm}} [https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/sections/115001205903-Observer Aspyr Media support page] | {{mm}} [https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/sections/115001205903-Observer Aspyr Media support page] | ||
− | {{GOG.com links|1449856523|observer}} | + | {{GOG.com links|1449856523|observer|for game series}} |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/514900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/514900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Special Edition released in Poland | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Special Edition released in Poland | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B074PVW5F9 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B074PVW5F9 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Humble | observer | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | observer | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | observer | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-10-17}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | observer | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 514900 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename startup videos<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename startup videos<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.gamepur.com/guide/27407-observer-pc-error-fixes.html|title=Observer PC Error - 21:9 Ultra Wide Support, Change FOV, Uncap FrameRate, Skip Intro And More|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\TheObserver\Content\Movies\</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\TheObserver\Content\Movies\</code>. | ||
# Delete or rename <code>LoadingScreen.mp4</code>, <code>LoadingScreen.ogv</code>, <code>LoadingLoop.mp4</code> and <code>LoadingLoop.ogv</code>. | # Delete or rename <code>LoadingScreen.mp4</code>, <code>LoadingScreen.ogv</code>, <code>LoadingLoop.mp4</code> and <code>LoadingLoop.ogv</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Performance enhancement=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description= | ||
+ | Set motion blur to off if you notice unexplained frame rate drops. The frame rate will be cut in half in most areas of the game. This affects all versions of the game.{{cn|June 2020}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/Epic/TheObserver/Saved/Config/LinuxNoEditor/}} | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/Epic/TheObserver/Saved/Config/LinuxNoEditor/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{XDG| | + | {{XDG|false}} |
{{ii}} {{file|PlayerPreferences.sav}} contains key bindings. | {{ii}} {{file|PlayerPreferences.sav}} contains key bindings. | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\TheObserver\Saved\SaveGames\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\TheObserver\Saved\SaveGames\}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Linux| | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/Epic/TheObserver/Saved/SaveGames/}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Observer basic video settings.png|In-game basic video settings}} | {{Image|Observer basic video settings.png|In-game basic video settings}} | ||
{{Image|Observer advanced video settings.png|In-game advanced video settings}} | {{Image|Observer advanced video settings.png|In-game advanced video settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[TXAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[TXAA]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
|120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | |120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Hex edit executable|ref=<ref name="WSGF">{{Refurl|url= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Hex edit executable|ref=<ref name="WSGF">{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=170356#p170356|title=wsgf.org - View topic - Observer (>observer_) | WSGF|date=2017-11-05}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\TheObserver\Binaries\Win64\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\TheObserver\Binaries\Win64\</code> | ||
# Open <code>TheObserver-Win64-Shipping.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]. | # Open <code>TheObserver-Win64-Shipping.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]. | ||
− | # | + | # Search for <code>398EE33F</code> and change the value to: |
#* <code>26B41740</code> for 2560x1080 | #* <code>26B41740</code> for 2560x1080 | ||
#* <code>8EE31840</code> for 3440x1440 | #* <code>8EE31840</code> for 3440x1440 | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Unlock frame rate|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Unlock frame rate|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1111728107|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Uncap fps, change FOV, skip Intro Guide|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>GameUserSettings.ini</code>. | # Open <code>GameUserSettings.ini</code>. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Observer controls settings.png|In-game controls settings}} | {{Image|Observer controls settings.png|In-game controls settings}} | ||
{{Image|Observer controller layout.png|In-game controller layout menu}} | {{Image|Observer controller layout.png|In-game controller layout menu}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = always on |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Negative mouse acceleration. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = The in-game sensitivity slider may not go low enough for high DPI users. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = false |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Observer audio settings.png|In-game audio settings}} | {{Image|Observer audio settings.png|In-game audio settings}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Simplified Chinese | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/2595/observer Fan translation] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = hackable |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan voice-over by [https://www.gamesvoice.ru/observer GamesVoice]. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/08/observer-dx11.html Helix Mod: Observer_ (DX11)] or [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2019/07/observer-dx11.html Helix Mod: Observer_ (DX11)]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
|iz3d = unknown | |iz3d = unknown | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/observer/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game crashes during gameplay=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=See [[Troubleshooting guide/Startup and launching problems#Bypass OpenSSL SHA bug on Intel 10th gen and later CPUs|Bypass OpenSSL SHA bug on Intel 10th gen and later CPUs]].|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2022-04-03}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |metal support = | + | |metal support = true |
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = 5.0 | |shader model versions = 5.0 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = Fmod | |audio = Fmod | ||
− | |audio notes = [ | + | |audio notes = [https://satsun.org/audio/] |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = Qt |
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
|input = | |input = | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | |||
− | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 13:03, 1 February 2024
This page is for the original game. For the updated and improved version, see Observer: System Redux.
Developers | |
---|---|
Bloober Team | |
Publishers | |
Aspyr Media | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 15, 2017 |
macOS (OS X) | October 24, 2017[2] |
Linux | October 24, 2017[2] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
OpenCritic | 78 |
IGDB | 74 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Cyberpunk |
Series | Observer |
Observer | |
---|---|
Observer | 2017 |
Observer: System Redux | 2020 |
General information
- Official Wiki
- Aspyr Media support page
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Special Edition released in Poland | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Epic Games Store (unavailable) | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.[3] | |||
GOG.com (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename startup videos[4] |
---|
|
Performance enhancement
Set motion blur to off if you notice unexplained frame rate drops. The frame rate will be cut in half in most areas of the game. This affects all versions of the game.[citation needed] |
---|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheObserver\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheObserver\Saved\SaveGames\PlayerPreferences.sav |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $HOME/.config/Epic/TheObserver/Saved/Config/LinuxNoEditor/ |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
-
PlayerPreferences.sav
contains key bindings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheObserver\Saved\SaveGames\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $HOME/.config/Epic/TheObserver/Saved/SaveGames/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Disable fullscreen in video settings and select native desktop resolution. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Scales with texture quality preset. To set manually see Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, TXAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives. |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Ultra-widescreen
Hex edit executable[5] |
---|
Notes
|
Field of view (FOV)
Change FOV scaling to Hor+[5] |
---|
[/Script/Engine.LocalPlayer] AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV Notes
|
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Set AF sample rate manually[6] |
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[SystemSettings] r.MaxAnisotropy=16 |
High frame rate
Unlock frame rate[7] |
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|
Chromatic aberration
Disable chromatic aberration[6] |
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[SystemSettings] r.SceneColorFringeQuality=0 |
Depth of field
Disable depth of field[6] |
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[SystemSettings] r.DepthOfFieldQuality=0 |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Negative mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | The in-game sensitivity slider may not go low enough for high DPI users. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Steam version uses a launcher which doesn't support controller input. | |
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 | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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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 | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Fan voice-over by GamesVoice. | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Native 3D | |||
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Observer_ (DX11) or Helix Mod: Observer_ (DX11). | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Game crashes during gameplay
See Bypass OpenSSL SHA bug on Intel 10th gen and later CPUs.[8] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | |
Metal support | ||
Shader Model support | 5.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 (3.4 GHz) AMD A8-6700 (3.1 GHz) |
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System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon R9 270 DirectX 11 compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.12 | 10.13 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 3.2 GHz (4 Cores) | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 AMD Radeon R9 M290 2 GB of VRAM | |
Other | Intel graphics are not supported |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 16.04 | 17.04, SteamOS 2.0 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 (3.4 GHz) AMD A8-6700 (3.1 GHz) | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 AMD Radeon R9 270 2 GB of VRAM | |
Other | Intel and AMD graphics are not supported |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.15.3.0[1]
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2021-12-04
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Observer - last accessed on 2017-10-29
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-10-17
- ↑ Observer PC Error - 21:9 Ultra Wide Support, Change FOV, Uncap FrameRate, Skip Intro And More - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 wsgf.org - View topic - Observer (>observer_) - last accessed on 2017-11-05
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Verified by User:Waschbär on 2017-11-05
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Uncap fps, change FOV, skip Intro Guide - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2022-04-03