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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = The Blackout Club cover.jpg | |cover = The Blackout Club cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2019}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 30, 2019}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-blackout-club|63}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|8019/the-blackout-club|70}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-blackout-club|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|cosmetic, finite spend}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing|Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives|First-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls|Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|Action}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Contemporary, Detective/mystery, Horror}} | ||
|steam appid = 599080 | |steam appid = 599080 | ||
− | |steam appid side = | + | |steam appid side = 996060,1186870,1186871,1186872,1186873,1186874,1186875,1186876,1186877 |
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |official site= https://www.blackoutclubgame.com/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 64420 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = blackout-club | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/theblackoutclub Official Discord server] |
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/TheBlackoutClub/ Official subreddit] |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://theblackoutclub.gamepedia.com Official wiki] | |
− | {{mm}} [https:// | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/599080/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/599080/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 599080 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 599080 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam|offline=no}}.<ref name="always online">{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/599080/discussions/0/1639793203758988707/|title=LaN??? :: The Blackout Club General Discussions|date=2019-08-14|snippet=You have to have Internet access.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Founders Club | Includes 4 cosmetic items. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| DANCE-FOR-US Believer<br/>Cosmetic Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| DIE-FOR-YOU Believer<br/>Cosmetic Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| IN-HER-TEETH Believer<br/>Cosmetic Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| LAUGH-LAST Believer<br/>Cosmetic Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| SEED-THE-GRUDGE Believer<br/>Cosmetic Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| SPEAK-AS-ONE Believer<br/>Cosmetic Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| THE-MEASURE-CUTS Believer<br/>Cosmetic Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| THEE-I-DARE Believer<br/>Cosmetic Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = The '''Founders Club''' and several Cosmetic Packs are available as real money purchases. Each contains four cosmetic items for the player character and/or hideout.<ref name="steam dlc">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/dlc/599080/The_Blackout_Club/|title=Steam DLC Page: The Blackout Club|date=2020-04-25}}</ref> | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = The '''Founders Club''' and each Cosmetic Pack can only be purchased once each.<ref name="steam dlc"/> | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename movie files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-08-13}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\TheBlackoutClub\Content\Movies\|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|IntroMovie.mp4}}, {{file|OpeningSplash-Blindlight.mp4}}, and {{file|OpeningSplash-Question.mp4}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\Config\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\|{{p|localappdata}}\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\SaveData\{{P|uid}}\Options.cloud.dbags|{{p|localappdata}}\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\SaveData\{{P|uid}}\Options.local.dbags}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\SaveData\{{P|uid}}\Progress.cloud.dbags}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |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== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|The Blackout Club - in-game video settings.png|In-game video settings.}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = limited |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Vert-}} gameplay.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-08-14|comment=Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.}}</ref> See [[#Increased FOV|Increased FOV]]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1554802285|title=Steam Community :: Video :: The Blackout Club Gameplay Tutorial 4K - Solo Play|date=2019-08-14}}</ref> |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = true |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Labeled '''WindowedFullscreen'''. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = false | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
− | |color blind notes = | + | |color blind notes = [[Company:Question|Question]] is attempting to ensure that no game features are inaccessible to players with color blindness.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://theblackoutclub.gamepedia.com/FAQ#Q:_Is_there_going_to_be_colorblind_support.3F|title=FAQ - The Blackout Club Wiki - Is there going to be colorblind support?|date=2019-08-13|snippet=Patches (developer) is colorblind, so we are trying to make sure nothing depends on that.}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===Increased FOV=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change the way FOV is calculated|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-08-14|comment=Tested method recommended by [[User:Rose]].}}</ref>|fix= |
− | |key remap = | + | # Go to the [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|configuration file(s) location]]. |
+ | # Open {{file|Engine.ini}} in a text editor. | ||
+ | # Add the following lines: | ||
+ | <pre>[/Script/Engine.LocalPlayer] | ||
+ | AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV</pre> | ||
+ | {{ii}} A significant increase from the default 16:9 value. Compensate by adjusting the in-game FOV slider, if desired. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|The Blackout Club - in-game gameplay settings.png|In-game gameplay settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|The Blackout Club - in-game keyboard and mouse remapping.png|In-game keyboard and mouse remapping.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |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 | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | | | + | |playstation controllers = true |
− | | | + | |playstation controller models = DualShock 4 |
− | | | + | |playstation controllers notes = |
− | | | + | |playstation prompts = true |
− | |light bar support = | + | |playstation prompts notes = |
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support = false |
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = |
+ | |dualsense haptics support = false | ||
+ | |dualsense haptics support notes = | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes = Wired | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | The Blackout Club - default keyboard and mouse controls.png|Default keyboard and mouse controls. | ||
+ | The Blackout Club - gamepad controls.png|Gamepad controls. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Image|The Blackout Club - in-game audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Effects, Ambience, Dialogue, Voice Chat |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound = always on |
− | |subtitles = | + | |surround sound notes = 6.1<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-08-23|comment=Tested with [[Special K]]. No audio output was detected on the center channel.}}</ref> |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |closed captions = | + | |subtitles notes = Subtitles, Player Character Subtitles |
+ | |closed captions = true | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|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 = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
− | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = <ref name="always online"/> |
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = <ref name="always online"/> |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 5 |
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Co-op, Versus |
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The primary game experience is 1-4 player co-op PvE. The optional '''Stalker''' mode pits a solo "Stalker" player against a team of 2-4 other players.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://theblackoutclub.gamepedia.com/FAQ#Q:_What_is_the_Stalker.3F_How_do_I_play_as_a_Stalker.3F|title= FAQ - The Blackout Club Wiki - What is the Stalker? How do I play as a Stalker?|date=2019-08-13}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = true |
− | |matchmaking notes = | + | |matchmaking notes = Public and private sessions. |
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
− | |p2p notes = | + | |p2p notes = <ref name="official faq">{{Refsnip|url=https://www.blackoutclubgame.com/faq|title=FAQ — The Blackout Club|date=2019-08-01|snippet=ARE YOU USING DEDICATED SERVERS?: No, matches are hosted P2P since the game is co-op focused and we don't have the same concerns of a competitive game. The person who hosts the mission is also the host of the server, and has the ability to kick people from the session.}}</ref> |
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
− | |dedicated notes = | + | |dedicated notes = <ref name="official faq"/> |
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
− | |self-hosting notes = | + | |self-hosting notes = The player who hosts the mission is also the host of the server, and has the ability to kick people from the session.<ref name="official faq"/> |
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===User Interface is misaligned at 4:3 aspect ratio=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Some UI elements are inaccessible due to being pushed off-screen at 4:3 resolutions. The '''Options''' menu is notably affected by this.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/599080/discussions/3/1639792569857033452/|title=Game UI is misaligned on 4:3 monitors :: The Blackout Club Gameplay Feedback|date=2019-08-14}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Lights of Rebellion disappear from inventory=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Lights of Rebellion''' can vanish from players' inventories. Use them quickly to avoid losing them.<ref name="steam known issues">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/599080/discussions/0/2479690531131553210/|title=KNOWN ISSUES (and workarounds) :: The Blackout Club General Discussions|date=2019-08-14}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Black screen (with audio) after intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/599080/discussions/1/1639789306562989856/|title=Blackscreen after intro, can hear audio :: The Blackout Club Crash Bugs|date=2019-08-18}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===PlayFab connection errors=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Allow access through Windows Defender Firewall|ref=<ref name="steam master fixes">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/599080/discussions/0/1733217429058436542/|title=Master Fixes for The Blackout Club :: The Blackout Club General Discussions|date=2019-08-14}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use an alternative DNS server|ref=<ref name="steam master fixes"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the '''Network and Sharing Center'''. | ||
+ | # Click on the Internet connection and select '''Properties'''. | ||
+ | # Select '''Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)''' and click '''Properties'''. | ||
+ | # Click the radio button for '''Use the following DNS server addresses:'''. | ||
+ | # Enter one of the following DNS server pairs: | ||
+ | #* Cloudflare: <code>1.0.0.1</code> and <code>1.1.1.1</code> | ||
+ | #* Google: <code>8.8.8.8</code> and <code>8.8.4.4</code> | ||
+ | #* OpenDNS: <code>208.67.222.222</code> and <code>208.67.220.220</code> | ||
+ | # Click '''OK''' to save changes. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This fix can also be applied on the router itself rather than on the PC to use these DNS servers on all devices within the network. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Cannot interact with objects in hideout, or hideout is dark=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Follow the light to the other train car and follow the instructions there|ref=<ref name="steam known issues"/>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Cannot find games to invade as Stalker=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Try playing with a different Steam Download Region|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/gallery/image/2848-the-blackout-club-official-discord-closed-faq-stalker-matchmakingpng/|title=The Blackout Club - Official Discord #closed-faq - Stalker matchmaking.png - Screenshots - PCGamingWiki PCGW Community|date=2019-08-17|snippet=We learned that on steam it looks like the matchmaking for stalker is based on local region (not global) so if your local region is not showing any games to invade you may have better luck if you change your Steam download region to an area like US-Atlanta, etc.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # In Steam, choose '''Settings''' from the '''Steam''' menu. | ||
+ | # Click on '''Downloads''' in the list on the left side. | ||
+ | # Pick a different '''Download Region''' from the drop-down menu. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game does not recognize microphone for Enhanced Horror=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set recording device in Steam input settings|ref=<ref name="faq microphone">{{Refurl|url=https://www.blackoutclubgame.com/faq|title=FAQ — The Blackout Club|date=2019-08-17}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Press {{key|shift|tab}} in-game to bring up the Steam overlay. | ||
+ | # Click '''SETTINGS''' at the bottom of the screen. | ||
+ | # Go to the '''IN-GAME VOICE''' tab. | ||
+ | # Change '''Recording (audio input) device''' if necessary. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Adjust Windows Sound Control Panel settings|ref=<ref name="faq microphone"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the '''Sound''' Control Panel in Windows. | ||
+ | # Go to the '''Recording''' tab. | ||
+ | # Disable any unused devices that might be interfering (e.g., a headset with a broken microphone). | ||
+ | # Right-click on the desired microphone device and set it to '''Enabled''' and '''Default Communication Device'''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Check settings for OBS or other mic controller/audio monitor software that re-routes audio channels|ref=<ref name="faq microphone"/>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Other issues=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} See this [https://steamcommunity.com/app/599080/discussions/0/1733217429058436542/ list of fixes] for general issues not listed above. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = PhysX | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = Steamworks | ||
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|recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:04, 24 March 2024
Developers | |
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Question | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 30, 2019 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 63 |
OpenCritic | 70 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | Cosmetic, Finite spend |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action |
Themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery, Horror |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Steam |
- All versions require Steam DRM and a constant internet connection for all game modes.[1]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Founders Club | Includes 4 cosmetic items. | |
DANCE-FOR-US Believer Cosmetic Pack |
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DIE-FOR-YOU Believer Cosmetic Pack |
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IN-HER-TEETH Believer Cosmetic Pack |
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LAUGH-LAST Believer Cosmetic Pack |
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SEED-THE-GRUDGE Believer Cosmetic Pack |
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SPEAK-AS-ONE Believer Cosmetic Pack |
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THE-MEASURE-CUTS Believer Cosmetic Pack |
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THEE-I-DARE Believer Cosmetic Pack |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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Cosmetic | The Founders Club and several Cosmetic Packs are available as real money purchases. Each contains four cosmetic items for the player character and/or hideout.[2] |
Finite spend | The Founders Club and each Cosmetic Pack can only be purchased once each.[2] |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename movie files[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\SaveData\<user-id>\Options.cloud.dbags %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\SaveData\<user-id>\Options.local.dbags |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/599080/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\SaveData\<user-id>\Progress.cloud.dbags |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/599080/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Vert- gameplay.[4] See Increased FOV. | ||
4K Ultra HD | [5] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Labeled WindowedFullscreen. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) | |||
Color blind mode | Question is attempting to ensure that no game features are inaccessible to players with color blindness.[6] |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Increased FOV
Change the way FOV is calculated[7] |
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[/Script/Engine.LocalPlayer] AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV
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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 | DualShock 4 |
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired |
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 | Master, Music, Effects, Ambience, Dialogue, Voice Chat | |
Surround sound | 6.1[8] | |
Subtitles | Subtitles, Player Character Subtitles | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | [1] | |||
LAN play | [1] | |||
Online play | 5 | Co-op, Versus The primary game experience is 1-4 player co-op PvE. The optional Stalker mode pits a solo "Stalker" player against a team of 2-4 other players.[9] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | Public and private sessions. | |
Peer-to-peer | [10] | |
Dedicated | [10] | |
Self-hosting | The player who hosts the mission is also the host of the server, and has the ability to kick people from the session.[10] | |
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
User Interface is misaligned at 4:3 aspect ratio
- Some UI elements are inaccessible due to being pushed off-screen at 4:3 resolutions. The Options menu is notably affected by this.[11]
Lights of Rebellion disappear from inventory
- Lights of Rebellion can vanish from players' inventories. Use them quickly to avoid losing them.[12]
Issues fixed
Black screen (with audio) after intro videos
Use the -window command line argument[13]
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PlayFab connection errors
Allow access through Windows Defender Firewall[14] |
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Use an alternative DNS server[14] |
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Cannot interact with objects in hideout, or hideout is dark
Follow the light to the other train car and follow the instructions there[12] |
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Cannot find games to invade as Stalker
Try playing with a different Steam Download Region[15] |
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Game does not recognize microphone for Enhanced Horror
Set recording device in Steam input settings[16] |
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Adjust Windows Sound Control Panel settings[16] |
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Check settings for OBS or other mic controller/audio monitor software that re-routes audio channels[16] |
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Other issues
- See this list of fixes for general issues not listed above.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2550K 3.4 GHz | Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 AMD Radeon HD 7950 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon R9 290X AMD Radeon RX 480 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
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>/599080/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (599080) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 LaN??? :: The Blackout Club General Discussions - last accessed on 2019-08-14
- "You have to have Internet access."
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Steam DLC Page: The Blackout Club - last accessed on 2020-04-25
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-08-13
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-08-14
- Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.
- ↑ Steam Community :: Video :: The Blackout Club Gameplay Tutorial 4K - Solo Play - last accessed on 2019-08-14
- ↑ FAQ - The Blackout Club Wiki - Is there going to be colorblind support? - last accessed on 2019-08-13
- "Patches (developer) is colorblind, so we are trying to make sure nothing depends on that."
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-08-14
- Tested method recommended by User:Rose.
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-08-23
- Tested with Special K. No audio output was detected on the center channel.
- ↑ FAQ - The Blackout Club Wiki - What is the Stalker? How do I play as a Stalker? - last accessed on 2019-08-13
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 FAQ — The Blackout Club - last accessed on 2019-08-01
- "ARE YOU USING DEDICATED SERVERS?: No, matches are hosted P2P since the game is co-op focused and we don't have the same concerns of a competitive game. The person who hosts the mission is also the host of the server, and has the ability to kick people from the session."
- ↑ Game UI is misaligned on 4:3 monitors :: The Blackout Club Gameplay Feedback - last accessed on 2019-08-14
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 KNOWN ISSUES (and workarounds) :: The Blackout Club General Discussions - last accessed on 2019-08-14
- ↑ Blackscreen after intro, can hear audio :: The Blackout Club Crash Bugs - last accessed on 2019-08-18
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Master Fixes for The Blackout Club :: The Blackout Club General Discussions - last accessed on 2019-08-14
- ↑ The Blackout Club - Official Discord #closed-faq - Stalker matchmaking.png - Screenshots - PCGamingWiki PCGW Community - last accessed on 2019-08-17
- "We learned that on steam it looks like the matchmaking for stalker is based on local region (not global) so if your local region is not showing any games to invade you may have better luck if you change your Steam download region to an area like US-Atlanta, etc."
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 FAQ — The Blackout Club - last accessed on 2019-08-17