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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = From_Dust_cover.png | |cover = From_Dust_cover.png | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|from-dust|80}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|from-dust|80}} | ||
+ | |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 | Bird's-Eye View }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and Select}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Puzzle }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 33460 | |steam appid = 33460 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|hltb = 3721 | |hltb = 3721 | ||
|strategywiki = From Dust | |strategywiki = From Dust | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 53038 |
|wikipedia = From Dust | |wikipedia = From Dust | ||
|winehq = 13398 | |winehq = 13398 | ||
+ | |lutris = from-dust | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = The game no longer requires a constant Internet connection and is playable offline.<ref name="offline">[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205191658/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2802521 DRM is gone now right? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2019-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2019-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | from-dust | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | from-dust | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948588a7e300458b4766 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948588a7e300458b4766 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B005H40K7W | Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B005H40K7W | Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | from-dust | Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamer.no/artikler/microsoft-legger-ned-games-for-windows-markedet/136450|title=Microsoft legger ned Games for Windows-markedet|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions except Steam require {{DRM|Uplay}}. Playable offline after activation; no longer requires a constant Internet connection.<ref name="offline"/> | {{ii}} All versions except Steam require {{DRM|Uplay}}. Playable offline after activation; no longer requires a constant Internet connection.<ref name="offline"/> | ||
− | {{ii}} A [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/from-dust/anelkojiepicmcldgnmkplocifmegpfj Chrome Web Store] version | + | {{ii}} A [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/from-dust/anelkojiepicmcldgnmkplocifmegpfj Chrome Web Store] version was also available. |
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip launcher=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Remove the launcher and replace its DLL's|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mouse|date=2023-07-28}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{p|game}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|UbisoftConnectInstaller.exe}} and {{file|UbisoftConnectInstaller.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Create a symlink pointing to {{file|From_Dust.exe}} in the game's directory, and name it {{file|UbisoftConnectInstaller.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2718-from-dust-launcher-skip/ this zip] and extract the two files to the {{folder|From Dust}} directory, overwriting any files that were not renamed. | ||
+ | # If you're on Linux (including the Steam Deck), set the launch options to: | ||
+ | <code>PROTON_FORCE_LARGE_ADDRESS_AWARE=1 PROTON_USE_WINED3D11=1 PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 PROTON_NO_FSYNC=1 %command%</code>}} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Dust\profiles\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\DUST\DustSave\Ingame}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Dust\DustSave|{{p|game}}\DUST\DustSave\Ingame}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Save data on Windows may also be stored at the second listed location, from an older version{{cn|2024-04-06}} |
===[[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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = true |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = Syncs save games and settings.{{cn}} |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|FromDust videosettings.jpg|Display settings}} | {{Image|FromDust videosettings.jpg|Display settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = limited |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Not all resolutions are supported in windowed mode. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Game crashes unless only one monitor is used. |
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = limited |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = 4K supported but many UI elements are mispositioned above 2560×1440. | + | |4k ultra hd notes = 4K supported, but many UI elements are mispositioned above 2560×1440. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = Can | + | |windowed notes = Can not go above 1920x1440 in windowed. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = limited |
− | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in fullscreen and 60 in windowed.<ref name="FPS cap">[https://web.archive.org/web/20170518215605/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2066863 Is 30fps cap real? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|FromDust controlsettings.jpg|Input settings}} | {{Image|FromDust controlsettings.jpg|Input settings}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = There is an option to disable music. The game also includes a "quiet mode" toggle. | |separate volume notes = There is an option to disable music. The game also includes a "quiet mode" toggle. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Crash on startup=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the Skip launcher method above|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mouse|date=2023-07-28|comment=}}</ref>|fix=}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
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|minOS = XP SP3, Vista SP2, 7 SP1 | |minOS = XP SP3, Vista SP2, 7 SP1 | ||
|minCPU = 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or 2.3 GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or 2.3 GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ | ||
− | |minRAM = 1.5 GB ( | + | |minRAM = 1.5 GB (XP) / 2 GB (Vista, 7) |
|minHD = 4 GB | |minHD = 4 GB | ||
|minGPU = *see supported list | |minGPU = *see supported list |
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Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montpellier | |
Windows | Ubisoft Ukraine |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
LyN[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 17, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 76 |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Puzzle |
From Dust is a singleplayer bird's-eye view puzzle game.
The game no longer requires a constant Internet connection and is playable offline.[2]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Use this guide to play without Ubisoft Connect. | |||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [3] |
- All versions except Steam require Ubisoft Connect DRM. Playable offline after activation; no longer requires a constant Internet connection.[2]
- A Chrome Web Store version was also available.
Essential improvements
Skip launcher
Remove the launcher and replace its DLL's[4] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Dust\profiles\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Dust\DustSave <path-to-game>\DUST\DustSave\Ingame[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33460/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Save data on Windows may also be stored at the second listed location, from an older version[citation needed]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | Syncs save games and settings.[citation needed] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Not all resolutions are supported in windowed mode. | ||
Multi-monitor | Game crashes unless only one monitor is used. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | 4K supported, but many UI elements are mispositioned above 2560×1440. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Can not go above 1920x1440 in windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in fullscreen and 60 in windowed.[5] | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Full mouse and keyboard control. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Found under Common Options. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | There is an option to disable music. The game also includes a "quiet mode" toggle. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Crash on startup
Use the Skip launcher method above[6] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP2, 7 SP1 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or 2.3 GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ | 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 920 or 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 or better |
System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB (XP) / 2 GB (Vista, 7) | 3 GB DDR3 |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | *see supported list 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 9 AMD Radeon HD 4000 (*see supported list) 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (33460) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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).
References
- ↑ TGL Interview: From Dust Creator Eric Chahi - The Gaming Liberty.com - last accessed on 2017-01-30
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 DRM is gone now right? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Microsoft legger ned Games for Windows-markedet - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Verified by User:Mouse on 2023-07-28
- ↑ Is 30fps cap real? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Verified by User:Mouse on 2023-07-28