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− | ==Launcher/Client features== | + | ==Common features== |
+ | ===Launcher/Client features=== | ||
{{ii}} Supported features and such of the launcher/client of a platform. | {{ii}} Supported features and such of the launcher/client of a platform. | ||
{{mm}} Note that features not exclusive to the launcher/client (e.g. they are also accessible through a web browser) is better listed in another section. | {{mm}} Note that features not exclusive to the launcher/client (e.g. they are also accessible through a web browser) is better listed in another section. | ||
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− | |Feature=Windows | + | |Feature=Windows support |
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=true |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=true |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=true |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=true |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=true |
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge=true |
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=true |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=true |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=true | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | |Feature= | + | |Feature=OS X support |
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=true |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=true |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=true |
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge=true |
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=true |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=false |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=false |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=false | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Game launchers table/row | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
|Feature=Linux support | |Feature=Linux support | ||
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=false |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=true |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=false |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=true |
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge=false |
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=false |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=false |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=false |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
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|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
|Battle.net=Limited | |Battle.net=Limited | ||
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=true |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
|Discord= | |Discord= | ||
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
|Itch=Limited | |Itch=Limited | ||
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge=true |
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=true |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=true |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=true |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=true | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | |Feature={{Abbr|Offline launch*|Defined as | + | |Feature={{Abbr|Offline launch*|Defined as whether you can launch the game after losing the internet connection}} |
|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
|Battle.net=Limited | |Battle.net=Limited | ||
|Bethesda.net= | |Bethesda.net= | ||
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
|Discord= | |Discord= | ||
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=true |
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge=true |
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=true |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=true |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
|Rockstar Social Club= | |Rockstar Social Club= | ||
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=true | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Game launchers table/row | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
|Feature={{Abbr|Preloading games|Platform allows you to preload games that you have preodered before the release of the game in order to be able to play them as quickly after the release as possible.}} | |Feature={{Abbr|Preloading games|Platform allows you to preload games that you have preodered before the release of the game in order to be able to play them as quickly after the release as possible.}} | ||
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
|Battle.net= | |Battle.net= | ||
|Bethesda.net= | |Bethesda.net= | ||
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
|Discord= | |Discord= | ||
|GOG=Limited | |GOG=Limited | ||
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
|Oculus Store= | |Oculus Store= | ||
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
|Rockstar Social Club= | |Rockstar Social Club= | ||
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
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|Uplay= | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Game launchers table/row | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
|Feature={{Abbr|Incomplete download launch|Platform has systems that support distributing games in such way that you can launch them, while they are still downloading, provided the core files have been already downloaded.}} | |Feature={{Abbr|Incomplete download launch|Platform has systems that support distributing games in such way that you can launch them, while they are still downloading, provided the core files have been already downloaded.}} | ||
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=true |
|Bethesda.net= | |Bethesda.net= | ||
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=false |
|Discord= | |Discord= | ||
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=false |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
|Mac Store= | |Mac Store= | ||
|Microsoft Store= | |Microsoft Store= | ||
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=false |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
|Rockstar Social Club= | |Rockstar Social Club= | ||
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=false |
− | + | |Uplay=true | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|Feature=Supports installing games from disk | |Feature=Supports installing games from disk | ||
|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=true |
|Bethesda.net= | |Bethesda.net= | ||
|Epic Store= | |Epic Store= | ||
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=false |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=true |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=true |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
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|Uplay= | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | |Feature= | + | |Feature=64-bit client for Windows |
|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net= |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=false |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=true |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=n/a |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
|Oculus Store= | |Oculus Store= | ||
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
|Rockstar Social Club= | |Rockstar Social Club= | ||
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=false |
− | + | |Uplay=false | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <!-- Must be defined as either support for VR-exclusive games or having a VR interface to navigate the library. | ||
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− | |Feature= | + | |Feature=VR support |
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=false |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=false |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=true |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=false |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=false | |
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Store features== | + | ===Store features=== |
{{ii}} Supported features of the store of a platform. | {{ii}} Supported features of the store of a platform. | ||
{{mm}} This section tries to be launcher/client agnostic, as in '''Early Access''' is listed here because the store allows for a game to be released in such a state, regardless of how the game files themselves might be downloaded. | {{mm}} This section tries to be launcher/client agnostic, as in '''Early Access''' is listed here because the store allows for a game to be released in such a state, regardless of how the game files themselves might be downloaded. | ||
{{Game launchers table|content= | {{Game launchers table|content= | ||
{{Game launchers table/row | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
− | |Feature= | + | |Feature=Shopping cart |
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=true |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord= |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge= |
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=true |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=true |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=false |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club= |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=true | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Game launchers table/row | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
− | + | |Feature=Regional pricing | |
− | + | |Amazon=false | |
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− | |Feature=Regional | ||
− | |Amazon= | ||
|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=true |
|GOG=Limited | |GOG=Limited | ||
|Humble= | |Humble= | ||
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=true |
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge=false |
|Mac Store= | |Mac Store= | ||
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
|Oculus Store= | |Oculus Store= | ||
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
|Rockstar Social Club= | |Rockstar Social Club= | ||
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=true | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Game launchers table/row | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
|Feature=Simple refunds | |Feature=Simple refunds | ||
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=false |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=true |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=false | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Game launchers table/row | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
|Feature=Curators | |Feature=Curators | ||
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=true |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=false |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=false <!--GOGmix feature deprecated years ago--> |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=Limited |
|Kartridge=Limited | |Kartridge=Limited | ||
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=false |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=false |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=false |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=false | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Game launchers table/row | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
|Feature=Early Access | |Feature=Early Access | ||
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=true |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=true |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
|Mac Store= | |Mac Store= | ||
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=true |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=false |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=false | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Game launchers table/row | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
|Feature=DRM-free installers | |Feature=DRM-free installers | ||
|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=false |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=true |
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge=false |
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=false |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=false |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=false |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=false |
− | + | |Uplay=false | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Game launchers table/row | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
− | |Feature={{Abbr|Demo | + | |Feature={{Abbr|Demo and/or trial versions|Platform can feature demo version of the game, if developer wishes to upload it.}} |
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=true |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=true |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=true |
|GOG=Limited | |GOG=Limited | ||
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=true |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
|Oculus Store= | |Oculus Store= | ||
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
|Rockstar Social Club= | |Rockstar Social Club= | ||
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | | | + | |Uplay=true |
− | |Uplay= | + | }} |
+ | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
+ | |Feature={{Abbr|Subscription-exclusive features|e.g. EA Play, Xbox Game Pass, Apple Arcade, Ubisoft+}} | ||
+ | |Arc=false | ||
+ | |Battle.net=false | ||
+ | |Bethesda.net=false | ||
+ | |Epic Store=false | ||
+ | |Discord=false | ||
+ | |GOG=false | ||
+ | |Itch=false | ||
+ | |Kartridge=false | ||
+ | |Mac Store=true | ||
+ | |Microsoft Store=true | ||
+ | |Oculus Store=false | ||
+ | |Origin=true | ||
+ | |Rockstar Social Club=false | ||
+ | |Steam=true | ||
+ | |Uplay=true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Game launchers table/row | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
− | |Feature= | + | |Feature=Cross-purchase with phones or consoles |
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
+ | |Bethesda.net=false | ||
+ | |Epic Store=false | ||
+ | |Discord=false | ||
+ | |GOG=false | ||
+ | |Itch=true | ||
+ | |Kartridge=false | ||
+ | |Mac Store=Limited | ||
+ | |Microsoft Store=true | ||
+ | |Oculus Store=false | ||
+ | |Origin=false | ||
+ | |Rockstar Social Club=false | ||
+ | |Steam=false | ||
+ | |Uplay=false | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
+ | |Feature=Redeem game keys | ||
+ | |Arc=false | ||
+ | |Battle.net=true | ||
|Bethesda.net= | |Bethesda.net= | ||
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=Limited |
|Itch= | |Itch= | ||
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge=false |
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=false |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
|Rockstar Social Club= | |Rockstar Social Club= | ||
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=true | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Game launchers table/row | |
− | |Feature= | + | |Feature=Remote play (from client PC or cloud server) |
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=false |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=false |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge=false |
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=limited |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=false |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=false |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=true | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Social features== | + | ===Social features=== |
{{ii}} Social features; generally simplified as in "all features of a platform that allows two or more users of the platform to interact with one another," with the exception of game-based interactions (multiplayer etc). | {{ii}} Social features; generally simplified as in "all features of a platform that allows two or more users of the platform to interact with one another," with the exception of game-based interactions (multiplayer etc). | ||
{{Game launchers table|content= | {{Game launchers table|content= | ||
{{Game launchers table/row | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
− | |Feature= | + | |Feature=Nickname change |
|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
|Battle.net=Limited | |Battle.net=Limited | ||
|Bethesda.net=Limited | |Bethesda.net=Limited | ||
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
|GOG=Limited | |GOG=Limited | ||
|Itch=Limited | |Itch=Limited | ||
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|Microsoft Store=Limited | |Microsoft Store=Limited | ||
|Oculus Store= | |Oculus Store= | ||
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
|Rockstar Social Club=Limited | |Rockstar Social Club=Limited | ||
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=true | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=true |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=true |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=true |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=true |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=true | |
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}} | }} | ||
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− | |Feature=Friends activity | + | |Feature=Friends activity records |
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− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=false |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=true |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=true |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=false |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=true |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
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|Feature=Chat | |Feature=Chat | ||
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− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=true |
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− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=false |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=true |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
|Oculus Store= | |Oculus Store= | ||
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=true |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
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|Feature=Customizable profile | |Feature=Customizable profile | ||
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− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=false |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
|GOG=Limited | |GOG=Limited | ||
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=true |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=false |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=true |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=false |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
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|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=false |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
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− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=false |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=false |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
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}} | }} | ||
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|Feature={{Abbr|Game gifting*|Region restrictions may apply}} | |Feature={{Abbr|Game gifting*|Region restrictions may apply}} | ||
|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=true |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=false |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=true |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=true |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=false |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
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}} | }} | ||
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|Feature=User reviews | |Feature=User reviews | ||
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=false |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=true |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
|Mac Store= | |Mac Store= | ||
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=false |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=false |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
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}} | }} | ||
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|Feature=Library sharing | |Feature=Library sharing | ||
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=false |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
|Mac Store= | |Mac Store= | ||
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=false |
|Oculus Store= | |Oculus Store= | ||
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=false |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=false | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Game features== | + | ===Game features=== |
{{ii}} Features that games of a platform might use. This section is highly tied to the '''Developer features''' section. | {{ii}} Features that games of a platform might use. This section is highly tied to the '''Developer features''' section. | ||
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|Feature=Cloud saves | |Feature=Cloud saves | ||
|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=limited |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=true |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge=false |
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
|Microsoft Store=Limited | |Microsoft Store=Limited | ||
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=false |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=true |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=true | |
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}} | }} | ||
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|Feature=Overlay | |Feature=Overlay | ||
|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=true |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=true |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=true |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge=false |
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=true |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=true |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
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}} | }} | ||
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|Feature=Native mods support | |Feature=Native mods support | ||
|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=false |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge=false |
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=false |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=false |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=false |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
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|Feature=Achievements | |Feature=Achievements | ||
|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
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− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=true |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge=true |
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=true |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=true |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
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|Feature={{Abbr|DRM-free executables*|Whatever the platform allows for distribution of DRM free executables.}} | |Feature={{Abbr|DRM-free executables*|Whatever the platform allows for distribution of DRM free executables.}} | ||
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
|Epic Store=Limited | |Epic Store=Limited | ||
|Discord=Limited | |Discord=Limited | ||
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=true |
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge=true |
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=false |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=false |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=false |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
|Steam=Limited | |Steam=Limited | ||
− | + | |Uplay=false | |
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}} | }} | ||
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|Feature=Version rollback | |Feature=Version rollback | ||
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=false |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=limited |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge=false |
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=false |
|Oculus Store= | |Oculus Store= | ||
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=false |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=Limited |
− | + | |Uplay=false | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Features that are available to developers to use in their games. This section is highly tied to the '''Game features''' section. | {{ii}} Features that are available to developers to use in their games. This section is highly tied to the '''Game features''' section. | ||
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|Feature={{Abbr|Opened submissions|Anyone can submit the game / it's not closed platform}} | |Feature={{Abbr|Opened submissions|Anyone can submit the game / it's not closed platform}} | ||
− | |Arc= | + | |Arc=false |
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=false |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=true |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=true |
− | |Kartridge= | + | |Kartridge=true |
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=true |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=true |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
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|Feature=Matchmaking / master servers | |Feature=Matchmaking / master servers | ||
|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
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− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
− | |Mac Store= | + | |Mac Store=false |
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
|Oculus Store= | |Oculus Store= | ||
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=true |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
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|Feature=Account tied Anti-cheat | |Feature=Account tied Anti-cheat | ||
|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
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|Bethesda.net= | |Bethesda.net= | ||
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=false |
|Discord=n/a | |Discord=n/a | ||
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=false |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
|Mac Store=n/a | |Mac Store=n/a | ||
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=false |
− | |Oculus Store= | + | |Oculus Store=false |
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=false |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=false |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
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|Feature=Microtransactions support | |Feature=Microtransactions support | ||
|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
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− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=true |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
|Mac Store | |Mac Store | ||
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
|Oculus Store= | |Oculus Store= | ||
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=true |
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|Feature=Cloud storage | |Feature=Cloud storage | ||
|Arc= | |Arc= | ||
− | |Battle.net= | + | |Battle.net=true |
− | |Bethesda.net= | + | |Bethesda.net=false |
− | |Epic Store= | + | |Epic Store=true |
− | |Discord= | + | |Discord=false |
− | |GOG= | + | |GOG=true |
− | |Itch= | + | |Itch=false |
|Kartridge= | |Kartridge= | ||
|Mac Store= | |Mac Store= | ||
− | |Microsoft Store= | + | |Microsoft Store=true |
|Oculus Store= | |Oculus Store= | ||
− | |Origin= | + | |Origin=true |
− | |Rockstar Social Club= | + | |Rockstar Social Club=true |
− | |Steam= | + | |Steam=true |
− | + | |Uplay=true | |
− | |Uplay= | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ==Special features== | |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Special platform features: |
− | + | ===Steam=== | |
− | + | Launcher/Client features: | |
− | + | *Create installers from installed games | |
− | + | *TV Mode | |
− | + | ||
− | + | Social features: | |
− | + | *Community guides | |
− | + | *Screenshot cloud | |
− | + | ||
− | + | Developer features: | |
− | + | *Inventory support | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ===GOG=== | |
− | + | Store features: | |
− | + | *Digital feelies (Digitalizations of physical accessories included in some 80's and 90's game boxes.) | |
− | + | ||
− | + | Developer features: | |
− | }} | + | *Crossplay services<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://docs.gog.com/sdk-crossplay/|title=GOG Developer Docs - Crossplay|date=2021-12-30}}}</ref> |
− | + | ||
+ | ===EGS=== | ||
+ | Social features: | ||
+ | *Support a creator program | ||
+ | |||
+ | Developer features: | ||
+ | *Crossplay services<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dev.epicgames.com/docs/services/en-US/EpicGamesStore/RequirementsGuidelines/MultiplayerReqs/index.html|title=Epic Online Services Developer - Multiplayer Cross-platform Functionality|date=2021-12-30}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Itch=== | ||
+ | Developer features: | ||
+ | *Pay what you want | ||
+ | *Choose store-developer revenue split | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} | ||
+ | |||
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+ | |||
+ | [[Category:Lists]] |
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Common features
Launcher/Client features
- Supported features and such of the launcher/client of a platform.
- Note that features not exclusive to the launcher/client (e.g. they are also accessible through a web browser) is better listed in another section.
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64-bit client for Windows |
Store features
- Supported features of the store of a platform.
- This section tries to be launcher/client agnostic, as in Early Access is listed here because the store allows for a game to be released in such a state, regardless of how the game files themselves might be downloaded.
Social features
- Social features; generally simplified as in "all features of a platform that allows two or more users of the platform to interact with one another," with the exception of game-based interactions (multiplayer etc).
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Chat | |||||||||||||||
Customizable profile | |||||||||||||||
Community forums* | |||||||||||||||
Game gifting* | |||||||||||||||
User reviews | |||||||||||||||
Library sharing |
Game features
- Features that games of a platform might use. This section is highly tied to the Developer features section.
Developer features
- Features that are available to developers to use in their games. This section is highly tied to the Game features section.
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Opened submissions | |||||||||||||||
Matchmaking / master servers | |||||||||||||||
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Microtransactions support | |||||||||||||||
Cloud storage |
Special features
- Special platform features:
Steam
Launcher/Client features:
- Create installers from installed games
- TV Mode
Social features:
- Community guides
- Screenshot cloud
Developer features:
- Inventory support
GOG
Store features:
- Digital feelies (Digitalizations of physical accessories included in some 80's and 90's game boxes.)
Developer features:
- Crossplay services[1]
EGS
Social features:
- Support a creator program
Developer features:
- Crossplay services[2]
Itch
Developer features:
- Pay what you want
- Choose store-developer revenue split
References
- ↑ GOG Developer Docs - Crossplay - last accessed on 2021-12-30}
- ↑ Epic Online Services Developer - Multiplayer Cross-platform Functionality - last accessed on 2021-12-30