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+ | |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> | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==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 }} | {{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 }} | ||
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# Delete or rename {{file|UbisoftConnectInstaller.exe}} and {{file|UbisoftConnectInstaller.exe}}. | # 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}}. | # 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 | + | # 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: | # 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>}} | <code>PROTON_FORCE_LARGE_ADDRESS_AWARE=1 PROTON_USE_WINED3D11=1 PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 PROTON_NO_FSYNC=1 %command%</code>}} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Dust\DustSave | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Dust\DustSave|{{p|game}}\DUST\DustSave\Ingame}} |
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Save data on Windows may also be stored at the second listed location, from an older version | + | {{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]]=== | ||
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− | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in fullscreen and 60 in windowed.<ref name="FPS cap"/> | + | |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> |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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