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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 17, 2017}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 17, 2017}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|elex|67}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|4612/elex|61}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | }} | ||
+ | |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 | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | ELEX }} | ||
|steam appid = 411300 | |steam appid = 411300 | ||
− | |steam appid side | + | |steam appid side = |
|gogcom id = 1885888793 | |gogcom id = 1885888793 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1735502500 | |gogcom id side = 1735502500 | ||
+ | |official site= https://elexgame.com/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 27129 | ||
+ | |igdb = elex | ||
+ | |lutris = elex | ||
+ | |mobygames = 97199 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = ELEX | |wikipedia = ELEX | ||
|winehq = 18534 | |winehq = 18534 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | + | {{GOG.com links|1885888793|elex_series|for game series}} | |
− | {{GOG.com links|1885888793| | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | elex | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | elex | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3183-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3183-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | elex | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | elex | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | elex | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | elex | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble Store | elex | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble Store | elex | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 411300 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 411300 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | elex/elex | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1172334525|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Skip Intro Movies - Quick Guide|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\extern\videos}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|logo_pb.bik}} and {{file|logo_thqnordic.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 = unknown |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = true |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = unknown |
− | | | + | |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|ELEX video settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|ELEX video settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|ELEX graphics settings.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | {{Image|ELEX graphics settings.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/elex/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] and [[SMAA]], or [[TAA|T2x]] variants of these options. | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] and [[SMAA]], or [[TAA|T2x]] variants of these options. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = You must select 'Fullscreen Only' in the video options for Vsync to work. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Remove frame rate cap|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Remove frame rate cap|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/0/1699417068295365640/|title=Anyone able to get above 120 FPS? :: ELEX General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open <code>ELEX.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]. | # Open <code>ELEX.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]. | ||
# Find bytes <code>2B 43 48 3B C8 <b><u>76</u></b> 08</code>. | # Find bytes <code>2B 43 48 3B C8 <b><u>76</u></b> 08</code>. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|ELEX keyboard and mouse settings.png|In-game keyboard and mouse settings.}} | {{Image|ELEX keyboard and mouse settings.png|In-game keyboard and mouse settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = hackable |
− | |key remap notes = Several keys (Z, X, T, Space Bar, | + | |key remap notes = Several keys (Z, X, T, Space Bar, and 1-9 keys) are locked from editing. To change them, use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/0/3071991790350691649/ ELEX KeyBinder] |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = No acceleration. | |acceleration option notes = No acceleration. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|ELEX audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|ELEX audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Main, Voice, Environment, Effects, and Music. | |separate volume notes = Main, Voice, Environment, Effects, and Music. | ||
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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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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/2177_elex-traducao-by-drymay.html Fan translation by Drymay.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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{{ii}} When not using GOG Galaxy, or if voices and subtitles should be in a different language, see the fix below. | {{ii}} When not using GOG Galaxy, or if voices and subtitles should be in a different language, see the fix below. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change voice and subtitle language|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2018-09-23}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change voice and subtitle language|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2018-09-23}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # First, right-click the game in your library, go to <code>Properties</code> and then <code>Language</code>. | ||
+ | # Switch language to the desired option, for instance <code>German</code> in this case. | ||
+ | # Wait until the voice pack is downloaded, then go to {{code|{{P|game}}\data\packed\}} and make copies of<code>c_1_de.pak</code> and <code>c_0_de.pak</code> in the same folder (or similarly named files in other languages). | ||
+ | # Switch back to English or other desired language in the properties window again. Remember to rename the copied language files to their original names. | ||
# Go to {{code|{{P|game}}\data\ini\}}. | # Go to {{code|{{P|game}}\data\ini\}}. | ||
# Open {{file|ConfigDefault.xml}} with an editor like Notepad. | # Open {{file|ConfigDefault.xml}} with an editor like Notepad. | ||
− | # Change <code>VoiceLanguage="English"</code> and/or <code>SubtitleLanguage="English"</code> to a supported language. | + | # Change <code>VoiceLanguage="English"</code> and/or <code>SubtitleLanguage="English"</code> to a supported language. |
+ | {{ii}}You will need the above mentioned files first, otherwise the game will default to the original voices and strings for the menus will be missing if the subtitle language is changed. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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/2019/01/elex-3dv-ready-fix-by-mx-2-v10.html ELEX 3DV-Ready Fix by MX-2 V1.20]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
|iz3d = unknown | |iz3d = unknown | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D,Z3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
|vr only = | |vr only = | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Can't save or load games=== | ===Can't save or load games=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Fix savegame bug|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix savegame bug|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1172504925|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: How to fix the savegame bug|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data\ini\</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data\ini\</code>. | ||
# Open <code>mount_packed.xml</code>. | # Open <code>mount_packed.xml</code>. | ||
# Change <code>PhysicalPath="$(savedgames)/ELEX/SaveGames"</code> to <code>PhysicalPath="$(localappdata)/ELEX/SaveGames"</code>. | # Change <code>PhysicalPath="$(savedgames)/ELEX/SaveGames"</code> to <code>PhysicalPath="$(localappdata)/ELEX/SaveGames"</code>. | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\ELEX\</code> and create a <code>SaveGames</code> folder there. | # Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\ELEX\</code> and create a <code>SaveGames</code> folder there. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Mouse and keyboard prompts when using controller=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Don't press buttons early|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/0/1479856439023491289/#c1620599015912623796|title=Steam Community|date=April 2024}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Do not press any controller buttons when the game is loading up, before the '''Press Any Button''' text is visible. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 11 | |direct3d versions = 11 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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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 = false | ||
+ | |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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|minVRAM = 2 GB | |minVRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minDX = 11 | |minDX = 11 | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
|recOS = 8.1, 10 | |recOS = 8.1, 10 | ||
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|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | ||
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 480 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 480 | ||
− | |recVRAM = 3 GB | + | |recVRAM = 3 GB (Nvidia), 4 GB (AMD) |
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
− | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required. | + | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Revision as of 22:07, 28 March 2024
Developers | |
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Piranha Bytes | |
Publishers | |
THQ Nordic | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 17, 2017 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 67 |
OpenCritic | 61 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Sci-fi, Fantasy |
Series | ELEX |
ELEX | |
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ELEX | 2017 |
ELEX II | 2022 |
ELEX is a singleplayer third-person RPG game in the ELEX series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Origin (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\ELEX\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/411300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\ELEX\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/411300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA and SMAA, or T2x variants of these options. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | You must select 'Fullscreen Only' in the video options for Vsync to work. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 122 FPS. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
High frame rate
Remove frame rate cap[2] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Several keys (Z, X, T, Space Bar, and 1-9 keys) are locked from editing. To change them, use ELEX KeyBinder | |
Mouse acceleration | No 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 | X-axis inversion available as well. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Can be disabled. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | HUD automatically switches based on last input, causing HUD flickering if both controller and KB/M are used at the same time. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Main, Voice, Environment, Effects, and Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | Fan translation by Drymay. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Change language
- Using Steam or GOG Galaxy, the language can be changed via the game properties.
- When not using GOG Galaxy, or if voices and subtitles should be in a different language, see the fix below.
Change voice and subtitle language[3] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See ELEX 3DV-Ready Fix by MX-2 V1.20. | ||
vorpX | G3D, Z3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
Can't save or load games
Fix savegame bug[4] |
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Mouse and keyboard prompts when using controller
Don't press buttons early[5] |
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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 | |
Audio | FMOD | |
Interface | Iggy | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-3570 AMD FX-6350 |
Intel Core i7-4790 AMD FX-8350 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 35 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7850 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 480 3 GB (Nvidia), 4 GB (AMD) of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
- 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>/411300/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (411300) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Skip Intro Movies - Quick Guide - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Anyone able to get above 120 FPS? :: ELEX General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Waschbär on 2018-09-23
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: How to fix the savegame bug - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on April 2024