Difference between revisions of "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas"
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 28, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 28, 2006}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Tactical shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Rainbow Six }} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|tom-clancys-rainbow-six-vegas|85}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|tom-clancy-s-rainbow-six-vegas|86}} | ||
|steam appid = 13540 | |steam appid = 13540 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 10455 | ||
+ | |lutris = tom-clancys-rainbow-six-vegas | ||
|strategywiki = Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas | |strategywiki = Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas | ||
+ | |mobygames = 25557 | ||
|wikipedia = Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas | |wikipedia = Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas | ||
|winehq = 5228 | |winehq = 5228 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/13540/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/13540/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|4}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|4}}. Italian covermount is DRM-free.| | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | tom-clancys-rainbow-six-vegas | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2336-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | tom-clancys-rainbow-six-vegas | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | tom-clancys-rainbow-six-vegas | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 13540 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 13540 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Uplay | | + | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 575ffdb0a3be1633568b4e60 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Map Pack | Available for free. See [[#Map Pack|Map Pack]]. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Map Pack | Available for free. See [[#Map Pack|Map Pack]]. | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is v1.06, available from [http://patches.ubi.com/rainbow_six_vegas/ Ubisoft's patch repository] and [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3343/7/ Patches-Scrolls]. | |
===Map Pack=== | ===Map Pack=== | ||
− | The only official map pack for the game | + | {{ii}} The only official map pack for the game. it includes all the content from the Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 DLCs (''Player's Pack Red Edition'' and ''Player's Pack Black Edition'', 10 maps total). It can be downloaded from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/526-tom-clancys-rainbow-six-vegas-map-pack/ PCGamingWiki]. |
− | + | {{--}} Ambient noises will not play on the extra maps. | |
+ | {{--}} Polish and Russian fonts don't display properly due to the fact that they don't use the proper characters. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Engine\Config|{{p|userprofile}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Engine\Config|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Ubisoft\R6Vegas\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Ubisoft\R6Vegas\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = false | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/cloud-save-support-for-games-available-on-ubisoft/000064409|title=Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+|date=2021-09-18}}</ref> | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Rainbow Six Vegas Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Rainbow Six Vegas Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rainbow-six-vegas |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= 16:10 resolutions | + | |widescreen resolution notes= No native support for 16:10 resolutions, use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/103-tom-clancys-rainbow-six-vegas-resolution-patcher/ resolution patcher].<br> |
+ | HUD is centered in 4:3 regardless of setting, see [[#HUD is in the 4:3 middle of the screen on wide resolutions|HUD is in the 4:3 middle of the screen on wide resolutions]]. | ||
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See instructions on [ | + | |multimonitor notes = Not natively supported. See instructions on [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rainbow-six-vegas Widescreen Gaming Forum]. |
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Not natively supported. See instructions on [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rainbow-six-vegas Widescreen Gaming Forum]. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2213839927 this guide] to change the FOV. |
|windowed = false | |windowed = false | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Some | + | |120 fps notes = Some aspects of the game are tied to the frame rate. Characters may twitch unnaturally when idling at high frame rates. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
− | |hdr notes = | + | |hdr notes = Rendered image uses {{term|SDR}} color space. In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}}. |
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Anisotropic filtering|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Anisotropic filtering|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|BaseEngine.ini}}. |
− | # Search and change <code>LevelOfAnisotropy=4</code> to desired value. | + | # Search and change <code>LevelOfAnisotropy=4</code> to the desired value. |
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes and close the file. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===Remove the bloom/haze effects=== |
+ | {{ii}} This removes the bloom/haze but retains the thermal/night vision and other blur effects. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Remove effects|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.3drealms.com/vb/showthread.php?p=575095|title=Rainbow Six Vegas (PC) - 3D Realms Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li>Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Engine\Shaders\HLSL\MegaPostProcess}}.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Open {{file|Blur.hlsl}} with a text editor.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Find this line: <pre>return lerp(PreviousColor, BlurColor, Factor) + BloomColor;</pre></li> | ||
+ | <li>Change it to the following: | ||
+ | <pre>return lerp(PreviousColor, BlurColor, Factor);</pre></li> | ||
+ | <li>Find the following lines: | ||
+ | <pre>float3 BloomColor = BlurColor * BlurScreenThresold.g + BlurScreenThresold.r; | ||
+ | |||
+ | BloomColor = max(BloomColor, 0.0f) * BlurScreenAmount;</pre></li> | ||
+ | <li>Change them to the following:</li> | ||
+ | <pre>//float3 BloomColor = BlurColor * BlurScreenThresold.g + BlurScreenThresold.r; | ||
+ | |||
+ | //BloomColor = max(BloomColor, 0.0f) * BlurScreenAmount;</pre></li></ol> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|Rainbow Six Vegas Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | {{Image|Rainbow Six Vegas Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = {{key|Enter}} cannot be bound to commands. Mouse wheel scrolling does nothing and cannot be bound to commands. | |key remap notes = {{key|Enter}} cannot be bound to commands. Mouse wheel scrolling does nothing and cannot be bound to commands. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= Uses the same toggle. | |invert controller y-axis notes= Uses the same toggle. | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{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 = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation; [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-tom-clancy-s-rainbow-six-vegas-para-portugues-brasil/ download.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Official localization by [[Company:Russobit-M|Russobit-M]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/tom_clancys_rainbow_six_vegas/files/1445.html Fan translation by SyS-team / Spirit Team] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All languages besides English and French must be enabled manually in the Steam version. See [[#Change game language|Change game language]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Change game language=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit .ini file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=231119299|title=Ultimate How To Vegas Guide - Steam guide|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Kellergame\Config\PC}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|KellerEngine.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Locate <code>Language=int</code> and change it to the desired value: <code>fra</code> for French, <code>deu</code> for German, <code>ita</code> for Italian, <code>pol</code> for Polish, <code>rus</code> for Russian, and <code>esp</code> for Spanish. | ||
+ | # Save the changes and close the file. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} For the Polish version on Steam, [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2182-tom-clancys-rainbow-six-vegas-12-polish-translation this] is also needed to have Polish voices in cutscenes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | |lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
|lan play notes = Co-op: 4 players. | |lan play notes = Co-op: 4 players. | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 16 | |online play players = 16 | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
− | |online play notes = Co-op: 4 players. | + | |online play notes = Co-op: 4 players<br>The official multiplayer service was shut down on March 1, 2021.<ref name="R6VegasShutdown">{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/multiplayer-and-online-services-availability-in-ubisoft-games/000064576|title=Multiplayer and Online Services availability in Ubisoft games - Ubisoft Help|date=2022-11-12}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|tcp = 80, 3074 | |tcp = 80, 3074 | ||
|udp = 3074-3174 | |udp = 3074-3174 | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Game | + | ===Game does not start=== |
{{ii}} The game will not start through the launcher on some systems. | {{ii}} The game will not start through the launcher on some systems. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Binaries}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|runme.dat}} in a text editor. |
− | # Change | + | # Change {{code|R6Vegas_Launcher.exe}} to {{code|R6Vegas_Game.exe}}. |
+ | # Save the file and run the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Controller not recognized=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/13540/discussions/0/5733650980532493912/|title=Developer Steam Comment|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Find the controller in the [[Windows#Device Manager|Device Manager]]. | ||
+ | # Open device properties and navigate to details. | ||
+ | # Select Hardware Ids in the dropdown. | ||
+ | # Copy VID (Vendor ID) and PID (Product ID) | ||
+ | # Use [https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/number/hex-to-decimal.html Hexadecimal Converter] to convert ids from hexadecimal to decimal | ||
+ | # Open the following files in a text editor: | ||
+ | {{file|{{p|game}}\KellerGame\Config\PC\DefaultJoysticks.ini}} | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | {{file|{{p|game}}\KellerGame\Config\PCKellerJoysicks.ini}} | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | {{file|{{p|game}}KellerGame\Config\DefaultJoysticks.ini}} | ||
+ | # In each file under {{code|[Joystick 0]}}, edit VendorID and ProductID to match the converted decimal values for the used controller | ||
+ | # Under the ids, add <code>UseXInput=true</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game crashes on startup=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[PhysX#System Software versions|PhysX Legacy System Software v9.03.0604]]|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===HUD is in the | + | {{ii}} It is also highly recommended to remove [[Glossary:PhysX#Games prefer private own libraries to system ones|leftover registry values]] to avoid issues in other games. |
+ | |||
+ | ===HUD is in the middle of the screen (as if on a 4:3 display) on widescreen resolutions=== | ||
{{--}} The widescreen HUD in the fix is a leftover file from the Xbox 360 version and it causes the bugged cover sniper aim along with the UI shift to the left when used. | {{--}} The widescreen HUD in the fix is a leftover file from the Xbox 360 version and it causes the bugged cover sniper aim along with the UI shift to the left when used. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=16:9 fullscreen HUD fix|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=16:9 fullscreen HUD fix|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\KellerGame\Content\MenusPC}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|r6hud.mgb}} |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\KellerGame\Content\MenusPC\Widescreen}}. |
− | # Copy | + | # Copy {{file|r6hudWide.mgb}} to the folder above one level ({{folder|MenusPC}}) and rename it to {{file|r6hud.mgb}}. |
}} | }} | ||
===Restore the original bullet collision configuration=== | ===Restore the original bullet collision configuration=== | ||
{{ii}} The game uses the modified bullet collision config adopted for the pinpoint mouse aim accuracy even when the controller is active. | {{ii}} The game uses the modified bullet collision config adopted for the pinpoint mouse aim accuracy even when the controller is active. | ||
− | {{ii}} No actual gameplay benefits with restoring it when | + | {{ii}} No actual gameplay benefits with restoring it when not playing on a gamepad. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Replace the | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace the {{file|KellerWeaponsConfig.ini}} file with the original Xbox 360 one|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Rainbow Six Vegas\KellerGame\Config\PC}}. | |
− | # Go to | + | # Back up the original {{file|KellerWeaponsConfig.ini}} file. |
− | # | + | # Download the [https://pastebin.com/nTAf1q6b replacement file] and overwrite the original one. |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = 3 | |shader model versions = 3 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
|physics = PhysX | |physics = PhysX | ||
− | |physics notes = | + | |physics notes = 2.5.1 |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = DARE |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
− | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = 1.8.8.0 |
− | |multiplayer = DemonWare, Rendez-Vous | + | |multiplayer = DemonWare, Rendez-Vous, Ubi.com |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = PunkBuster | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
− | |recSM = | + | |recSM = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 13:05, 24 February 2024
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 28, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 85 |
IGDB | 86 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Tactical shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, North America |
Series | Rainbow Six |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Subseries of Tom Clancy | |
Rainbow Six | 1998 |
Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear | 1999 |
Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials | 2000 |
Rainbow Six: Take-Down | 2001 |
Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear: Black Thorn | 2001 |
Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield | 2003 |
Rainbow Six: Lockdown | 2006 |
Rainbow Six: Vegas | 2006 |
Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 | 2008 |
Rainbow Six Siege | 2015 |
Rainbow Six Extraction | 2022 |
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person action, FPS, shooter and tactical shooter game in the Rainbow Six series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. Russian copies use StarForce 4 DRM[Note 1]. Italian covermount is DRM-free. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Map Pack | Available for free. See Map Pack. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is v1.06, available from Ubisoft's patch repository and Patches-Scrolls.
Map Pack
- The only official map pack for the game. it includes all the content from the Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 DLCs (Player's Pack Red Edition and Player's Pack Black Edition, 10 maps total). It can be downloaded from PCGamingWiki.
- Ambient noises will not play on the extra maps.
- Polish and Russian fonts don't display properly due to the fact that they don't use the proper characters.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Engine\Config[Note 2] %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ubisoft\R6Vegas\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13540/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ubisoft\R6Vegas\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13540/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | [3] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | No native support for 16:10 resolutions, use the resolution patcher. HUD is centered in 4:3 regardless of setting, see HUD is in the 4:3 middle of the screen on wide resolutions. |
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Multi-monitor | Not natively supported. See instructions on Widescreen Gaming Forum. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Not natively supported. See instructions on Widescreen Gaming Forum. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use this guide to change the FOV. | ||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Some aspects of the game are tied to the frame rate. Characters may twitch unnaturally when idling at high frame rates. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | Rendered image uses SDR color space. In-game HDR option refers only to HDR Rendering. |
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anisotropic filtering[citation needed] |
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Remove the bloom/haze effects
- This removes the bloom/haze but retains the thermal/night vision and other blur effects.
Remove effects[4] |
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//float3 BloomColor = BlurColor * BlurScreenThresold.g + BlurScreenThresold.r; //BloomColor = max(BloomColor, 0.0f) * BlurScreenAmount; |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ↵ Enter cannot be bound to commands. Mouse wheel scrolling does nothing and cannot be bound to commands. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | The game always uses the modified bullet collision data adopted for the mouse aim accuracy, see "Issues fixed" section to revert the game to the Xbox 360 version behaviour. | |
Full controller support | One time prompt to enable controller support, which cannot be answered with a controller. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Uses the same toggle. |
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 | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- All languages besides English and French must be enabled manually in the Steam version. See Change game language.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Retail only. | |||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation; download. | |||
Russian | Official localization by Russobit-M. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by SyS-team / Spirit Team | |||
Spanish |
Change game language
Edit .ini file[5] |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Only on consoles. | ||
LAN play | 16 | Versus, Co-op Co-op: 4 players. |
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Online play | 16 | Versus, Co-op Co-op: 4 players The official multiplayer service was shut down on March 1, 2021.[6] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 80, 3074 |
UDP | 3074-3174 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game does not start
- The game will not start through the launcher on some systems.
Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
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Controller not recognized
Instructions[7] |
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Game crashes on startup
Install PhysX Legacy System Software v9.03.0604[citation needed] |
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- It is also highly recommended to remove leftover registry values to avoid issues in other games.
HUD is in the middle of the screen (as if on a 4:3 display) on widescreen resolutions
- The widescreen HUD in the fix is a leftover file from the Xbox 360 version and it causes the bugged cover sniper aim along with the UI shift to the left when used.
16:9 fullscreen HUD fix[citation needed] |
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Restore the original bullet collision configuration
- The game uses the modified bullet collision config adopted for the pinpoint mouse aim accuracy even when the controller is active.
- No actual gameplay benefits with restoring it when not playing on a gamepad.
Replace the KellerWeaponsConfig.ini file with the original Xbox 360 one[citation needed]
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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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Physics | PhysX | 2.5.1 |
Audio | DARE | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.8.8.0 |
Multiplayer | DemonWare, Rendez-Vous, Ubi.com | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 3000+ |
Intel Pentium 4 3.5 GHz AMD Athlon 3500+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[1][2] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 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 (13540) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-18
- ↑ Rainbow Six Vegas (PC) - 3D Realms Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Ultimate How To Vegas Guide - Steam guide - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Multiplayer and Online Services availability in Ubisoft games - Ubisoft Help - last accessed on 2022-11-12
- ↑ Developer Steam Comment - last accessed on May 2023