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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = The Sinking City cover.png | |cover = The Sinking City cover.png | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Frogwares}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Frogwares}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Frogwares}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nacon|Formerly}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|build=4.20.1}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 27, 2019}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 27, 2019}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-sinking-city|71}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|7122/the-sinking-city|69}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-sinking-city|70}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Finite spend }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Open world}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Detective/mystery, Interwar, Lovecraftian }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Sinking City }} | ||
|steam appid = 750130 | |steam appid = 750130 | ||
− | |steam appid side = | + | |steam appid side = 1151760, 887080, 975180, 990470, 990620, 2765310 |
− | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1134504983 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1134504983, 1705130517, 2031063808, 1281247417, 2147483114, 1801191124, 2003312853 | ||
+ | |official site= https://thesinkingcity-game.com | ||
+ | |hltb = 51111 | ||
+ | |igdb = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 128925 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = The Sinking City | |wikipedia = The Sinking City | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = '''''The Sinking City''''' is a {{Glossary:Third-person}} {{Glossary:Open world}} {{Glossary:Action}}-{{Glossary:Adventure}} game developed by [[Company:Frogwares|Frogwares]]. It is based on the works of H. P. Lovecraft. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = First released on June 27, 2019, and two days earlier for pre-orders, the game was published by [[Company:Nacon|Nacon]] and distributed exclusively through [[Store:Epic Games Store|Epic Games Store]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/750130/announcements/detail/1821050404983574362|title=The Sinking City and Epic Games store|date=2021-02-28}}</ref> Following a dispute between the developer and the publisher, the game became unavailable for purchase on the store in July 2020, and was self-published by Frogwares on platforms including [[Store:Gamesplanet|Gamesplanet]] and [[Store:Origin|Origin]], offering paid content previously exclusive to Nintendo Switch.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/Frogwares/status/1276895619798437896|title=|date=2021-02-28}}</ref><ref name="origin"/> | ||
+ | |||
+ | After a preliminary court ruling found the publishing contract termination by Frogwares unlawful, the developer had the game briefly available on [[Store:Steam|Steam]] during the day of January 5, 2021.<ref name="pcgamer">{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/the-sinking-city-drama-resumes-frogwares-warns-fans-not-to-buy-it-on-steam/|title=The Sinking City drama resumes: Frogwares warns fans not to buy it on Steam|date=2021-02-27}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/sub/392563/history/|title=Package » The Sinking City|date=2021-03-02}}</ref> The game returned to the platform on February 26 with Nacon as the publisher, followed by the developer advising against purchasing this version and accusing the publisher of piracy.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://me.ign.com/en/pc/182290/news/the-sinking-city-has-returned-to-steam-but-the-developer-says-dont-buy-it|title=Update: The Sinking City Developer Frogwares Accuses Publisher Nacon of Piracy|date=2021-03-02}}</ref> A copyright violation claim caused the game to be removed from Steam on March 2.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/epdw7p/the-sinking-city-developer-uses-dmca-to-remove-its-own-game-from-steam|title='The Sinking City' Developer Uses DMCA to Remove Its Own Game From Steam|date=2021-03-03}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/sub/220275/history/?changeid=U:11745207|title=Displaying change U:11745207|date=2021-03-02}}</ref> In response, Nacon referred to the earlier court order, and asserted that the contract between the parties allowed them to adapt and distribute the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-03-03-nacon-accuses-frogwares-of-sabotaging-our-investments-in-the-sinking-city|title=Nacon accuses Frogwares of "sabotaging our investments" in The Sinking City|date=2021-03-23}}</ref> The game appeared on Steam again in late June and rendered its existing [[#Save data incompatibility on Steam|save game data incompatible]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/750130/history/?changeid=U:24062365|title=|date=2021-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/750130/history/?changeid=U:24191677|title=|date=2021-06-26}}</ref> On January 2, 2024, the legal dispute was resolved in Frogwares' favor, with the company being the sole valid publisher for the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/thesinkingcity/status/1742188282606178751|title=The Sinking City on X: "Folks, we got some big news! Frogwares is now the sole publisher of The Sinking City on all platforms! We're happy to finally put this whole thing behind us, and we look forward to sharing more news about the future of the franchise very soon. Please read our full statement https://t.co/IxWblqbYmP" / X|date=2024-01-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://the-sinking-city.fandom.com/wiki/The_Sinking_City_Wiki Official wiki] |
+ | {{GOG.com links|1416551475|the_sinking_city}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/750130/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] of the Nacon release | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1151760/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] of the Frogwares release | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Epic Games Store | Day One Edition.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://shop.buka.ru/item/The_Sinking_City_Izdanie_pervogo_dnya__PC_Box_|title=|date=2021-01-05}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3911-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|3911-2|Deluxe Edition}} is also available. Originally DRM-free. | | Windows }} |
− | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_sinking_city | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|the_sinking_city_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 750130 | Steam |Frogwares release in only uses Steamworks CEG. Nacon release had {{Removed DRM|Denuvo Anti-Tamper}} and {{DRM|VMProtect}}. <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://i.imgur.com/4pvRM8Z.png|title=|date=2024-01-03}}</ref> <br>{{store link|Steam-bundle|22671|Necronomicon Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B082P8MGPN | Epic Games Store | Day One Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | the-sinking-city/the-sinking-city | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://store.frogwares.com/ | Account | Redirects to Gamesplanet as of December 2020.<br>Deluxe Edition was also available.{{note|Despite being listed as DRM-free on the storefront, the game uses an account-based DRM and requires installation and launching through the '''Frogwares Launcher'''.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2020-07-01|comment=Verified myself by purchasing the game through the official website. The Frogwares Launcher looks to be a variant of the [https://xsolla.com/products/launcher Xsolla Launcher], and is seemingly only used to launch and update The Sinking City. Launching the game outside of the launcher is not possible as the executables throws the error message: "Please use Frogwares Launcher to launch the game."}}</ref>}} | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | the-sinking-city | Epic Games Store | Necronomicon Edition was also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1151760 | Steam | Frogwares' 2021 build. {{store link|Steam-bundle|18500|Deluxe Edition}} was also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Day One''' physical edition includes a printed map of Oakmont, the Investigator Pack and Chicago Organ Grinder DLC. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Deluxe Edition''' includes Worshipers of the Necronomicon and Merciful Madness DLC. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Necronomicon Edition''' includes Worshipers of the Necronomicon and Investigator Pack DLC. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Deluxe Edition''' published by Frogwares on '''Steam''' included all DLC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/bundle/18500/|title=Bundles » The Sinking City Deluxe Edition|date=2021-02-26}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{mm}} '''Digital pre-orders''' included [[Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter]], Chicago Organ Grinder, Extra Skill Point DLC, and two days of early access. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Worshipers of the Necronomicon | Extra side quests - Breaking News, Blood from A Stone, Mystic Tomes.<ref name="faq">{{Refurl|url=https://thesinkingcity.com/en/faq|title=FAQ|date=2019-06-27}}</ref> Completing the latter grants the Cultist outfit. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Merciful Madness | Extra side quests - Darling of Fortune, Fool's Gold and Defunct Brain Cylinders.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSinkingCity/comments/dfld7r/what_is_the_merciful_madness_dlc/|title=What is the Merciful Madness DLC?|date=2021-04-10}}</ref> Previously exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version.<ref name="origin">{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/thesinkingcity/status/1278724636923121664|title=|date=2020-07-02}}</ref> | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Investigator Pack | Daywear outfit, 21 crafting materials, first aid kit and antipsychotics consumables always available at the Devil's Reef hotel.<ref name="faq"/> | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Chicago Organ Grinder | A golden submachine gun available in the inventory from the start of the game.<ref name="faq"/> | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Extra Skill Point<br>Experience Boost | An extra knowledge point and 500 XP available from the start of the game.<ref name="faq"/> | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = Investigator Pack DLC contains a character outfit. | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = All consumable and cosmetic items are offered as DLC to own. | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Remove the video files|ref=<ref name="rose25">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-25|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\TSCGame\Content\Movies\</code> | ||
+ | # Remove or rename <code>Start_video_Frog.mp4</code>, <code>UE4_Logo.mp4</code> and <code>UE4_Logo_BB.mp4</code>. | ||
+ | {{ii}} A game update may restore the files. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The image-based intros will remain, although easily skippable with button presses. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==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|localappdata}}\TSCGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\TSCGame\Saved\SaveGames\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = 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 = limited |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Available for the Frogwares version released on January 5, 2021, and unavailable for the Nacon version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/1151760/ufs/|title=|date=2021-02-27}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/750130/ufs/|title=|date=2021-02-27}}</ref> |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|The Sinking City Video settings.png|Video settings}} |
+ | {{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 = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Vert-}} gameplay. {{term|Pillarboxed}} cutscenes and dialogue scenes.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-25|comment=Tested at custom resolutions of 3840x1080 and 5760x1080, screenshots compared to 16:9.}}</ref><br>See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] or use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1329-the-sinking-city-ultrawide-mod/ the related mod] as a workaround. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Vert-}} gameplay. {{term|Pillarboxed}} cutscenes and dialogue scenes.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-25|comment=Tested at the native resolution of 2560x1080, screenshots compared to 16:9.}}</ref><br>See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] or use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1329-the-sinking-city-ultrawide-mod/ the related mod] as a workaround. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-25|comment=Tested at the custom resolution of 3840x2160.}}</ref> |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = limited |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Scales with the Textures setting.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-11-22|comment=r.MaxAnisotropy gets set from 0 to 8 depending on the quality setting, as seen in the [https://framedsc.github.io/GeneralGuides/universal_ue4_consoleunlocker.htm#universal-unreal-engine-4-console-unlocker console].}}</ref> |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[TAA]] with multiple quality options.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-26|comment=TAA is commonly used in Unreal Engine 4 games. The other things pointing at it are the blurriness of the image, config-forced TAA quality options affecting it, and config-forced FXAA removing the blur.}}</ref> See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for sharpening or [[SSAA]]. |
− | |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 = hackable |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Limited to 62 by default. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]] for more. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |ray tracing = unknown |
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=See the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2625415382 related Steam guide] on changing the FOV per view by modifying a config file|fix= |
− | |key remap = | + | {{--}} This method cannot change the field of view of interactive conversations. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use an external tool to fine-tune FOV in real time|ref=<ref name="rose25"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1328-the-sinking-city-fov-changer/ the FOV changer]. | ||
+ | # Launch the game and wait for it to load. | ||
+ | # Run the tool and press the buttons to increase and decrease FOV as instructed. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Affects the field of view of interactive conversations. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Increase FOV by making it vertical through a config file|ref=<ref name="rose26">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-26|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|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. | ||
+ | {{--}} This method cannot change the field of view of interactive conversations. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the config file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-25|comment=Set to 120.000000 and saw it reflected in the game.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open <code>GameUserSettings.ini</code> in a text editor. | ||
+ | # Locate <code>FrameRateLimit=0.000000</code> and set the value to the desired FPS cap. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable [[TAA]] sharpening through the config file|ref=<ref name="screenshots"/>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This makes the game appear less blurry when anti-aliasing is on. | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open <code>Engine.ini</code> in a text editor. | ||
+ | # Add the following lines: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [SystemSettings] | ||
+ | r.TemporalAACurrentFrameWeight=0.2 | ||
+ | r.Tonemapper.Sharpen=1 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable [[SSAA|super-sampling]] through the config file|ref=<ref name="rose26"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open <code>Engine.ini</code> in a text editor. | ||
+ | # Add the following lines: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [SystemSettings] | ||
+ | r.ScreenPercentage=150 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | {{ii}} The 150 stands for percentage of the base resolution, equal to 1.5x. Any other value above 100 can be used. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Bloom=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable bloom through the config file|ref=<ref name="screenshots"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open <code>Engine.ini</code> in a text editor. | ||
+ | # Add the following lines: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [SystemSettings] | ||
+ | r.BloomQuality=0 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Chromatic aberration=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable chromatic aberration through the config file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Darktalon|date=2019-12-17}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open <code>Engine.ini</code> in a text editor. | ||
+ | # Add the following lines and save the file: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [SystemSettings] | ||
+ | r.SceneColorFringeQuality=0 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Depth of field=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable depth of field through the config file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/750130/discussions/0/1642043267238789154/|title=Disable depth of field in dialogues?|date=2021-02-27}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open <code>Engine.ini</code> in a text editor. | ||
+ | # Add the following lines: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [SystemSettings] | ||
+ | r.DepthOfFieldQuality=0 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Film grain=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable film grain through the config file|ref=<ref name="screenshots">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-26|comment=Screenshots taken and compared.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open <code>Engine.ini</code> in a text editor. | ||
+ | # Add the following lines: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [SystemSettings] | ||
+ | r.Tonemapper.Quality=0 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|The Sinking City Controls settings.png|Controls settings}} | ||
+ | {{Image|The Sinking City Gameplay settings.png|Gameplay settings}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-25|comment=No dedicated option and no acceleration in my testing at the lowest sensitivity.}}</ref> |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Labeled '''Camera sensitivity'''. |
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
− | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Backing out of settings menus is not possible with a mouse click.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-29|comment=}}</ref> |
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Invert X and Y axis options. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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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 = <ref name="onza">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-25|comment=Tested with an Xbox 360 Razer Onza controller.}}</ref> |
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Labeled '''Camera sensitivity'''.<ref name="onza"/> |
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Invert X and Y axis options.<ref name="onza"/> |
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = <ref name="onza"/> |
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
− | |xbox prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = <ref name="onza"/> |
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Vibration also works. |
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
− | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = Wired works. Wireless untested. |
|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 = <ref name="onza"/> |
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
− | |haptic feedback notes = | + | |haptic feedback notes = '''Vibration''' toggle. |
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
− | |simultaneous input notes = | + | |simultaneous input notes = <ref name="onza"/> |
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|The Sinking City Audio settings.png|Audio settings}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, SFX, music, voices, ambient, interface. |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound = always on |
− | |subtitles = | + | |surround sound notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-25|comment=The rear speakers were used for positional audio.}}</ref> |
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Language selection is only available from the main menu '''Gameplay''' settings. | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2019/06/the-sinking-city-3d-vision-fix-losti-v10.html Helix Mod: The Sinking City - 3D-Vision Fix - Losti - V1.20]. | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Shader compilation stutter=== | ||
+ | Multiple high-end hardware users have reported shader compilation related stutters.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8725tZjvxU|title=The Sinking City - PC Stuttering Issues + Benchmark Scene|date=2019-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSinkingCity/comments/c5ciw7/pc_stutteringhitching_any_fix/|title=(PC) Stuttering/hitching, any fix?|date=2019-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSinkingCity/comments/c5p4ss/no_longer_get_60fps/|title=No longer get 60FPS?|date=2019-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSinkingCity/comments/c5y5xe/frame_rate_is_not_stable/|title=Frame rate is not stable |date=2019-06-27}}</ref> The developers acknowledged the issue.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSinkingCity/comments/c6i70f/the_sinking_city_official_feedback_thread/|title=The Sinking City - Official feedback thread|date=2019-06-28}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Save data incompatibility on Steam=== | ||
+ | Any save files made with DLC content, including files created in the February 2021 Steam version published by Nacon, are incompatible with the latest game version of that branch.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/750130/discussions/0/3050608452019553044/|title=The sinking city not loading save after update. Missing DLC |date=2021-06-30}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2021-06-30|comment=Tested both the Epic version save files and prior Steam build save files.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Crashing at gun pickup=== | ||
+ | AMD users reported crashing upon picking up the pistol at the starting location. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set Post process to Low in the Video settings until after the pistol is picked up.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSinkingCity/comments/c6i70f/the_sinking_city_official_feedback_thread/es8wjng/|title=The Sinking City - Official feedback thread - user comments|date=2019-06-28}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Crashing at boat interaction=== | ||
+ | Pressing A on an Xbox 360 controller to get on the protagonist's small boat may cause the game to crash.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-07-03|comment=Tried and crashed to "Fatal error" 5 times with different boats, with an Xbox 360 Razer Onza controller.}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Press X to get on and off the boat.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-07-05|comment=This helps, although pressing A by mistake will still lead to a crash.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 7 |
− | |minCPU = Intel Core | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i3 3 GHz |
− | |minCPU2 = AMD | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Phenom X6 3 GHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 6 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 35 GB |
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 380X |
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 2 GB |
|minOGL = | |minOGL = | ||
|minDX = 11 | |minDX = 11 | ||
− | |minSM = | + | |minSM = |
|recOS = 10 | |recOS = 10 | ||
|recCPU = Intel Core i7-3770 3.5 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Core i7-3770 3.5 GHz | ||
− | |recCPU2 = AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz <br> AMD Ryzen 5 1400 | + | |recCPU2 = AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz <br> AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 40 GB |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 | ||
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 290 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 290 | ||
|recVRAM = 4 GB | |recVRAM = 4 GB | ||
|recOGL = | |recOGL = | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
− | + | |recSM = 5.0 | |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 04:08, 10 May 2024
Developers | |
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Frogwares | |
Publishers | |
Frogwares | |
Formerly | Nacon |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 27, 2019 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 71 |
OpenCritic | 69 |
IGDB | 70 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | Cosmetic, Finite spend |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Open world |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Detective/mystery, Interwar, Lovecraftian |
Series | The Sinking City |
The Sinking City | |
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The Sinking City | 2019 |
The Sinking City 2 | TBA |
The Sinking City is a third-person open world action-adventure game developed by Frogwares. It is based on the works of H. P. Lovecraft.
First released on June 27, 2019, and two days earlier for pre-orders, the game was published by Nacon and distributed exclusively through Epic Games Store.[1] Following a dispute between the developer and the publisher, the game became unavailable for purchase on the store in July 2020, and was self-published by Frogwares on platforms including Gamesplanet and Origin, offering paid content previously exclusive to Nintendo Switch.[2][3]
After a preliminary court ruling found the publishing contract termination by Frogwares unlawful, the developer had the game briefly available on Steam during the day of January 5, 2021.[4][5] The game returned to the platform on February 26 with Nacon as the publisher, followed by the developer advising against purchasing this version and accusing the publisher of piracy.[6] A copyright violation claim caused the game to be removed from Steam on March 2.[7][8] In response, Nacon referred to the earlier court order, and asserted that the contract between the parties allowed them to adapt and distribute the game.[9] The game appeared on Steam again in late June and rendered its existing save game data incompatible.[10][11] On January 2, 2024, the legal dispute was resolved in Frogwares' favor, with the company being the sole valid publisher for the game.[12]
General information
- Official wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions of the Nacon release
- Steam Community Discussions of the Frogwares release
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Day One Edition.[13] | |||
Deluxe Edition is also available. Originally DRM-free. | ||||
GOG.com | Deluxe Edition is also available. | |||
Steam | Frogwares release in only uses Steamworks CEG. Nacon release had Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM and VMProtect DRM. [14] Necronomicon Edition is also available. |
|||
Amazon.co.uk (unavailable) | Day One Edition. | |||
Origin (unavailable) | ||||
Developer website (unavailable) | Redirects to Gamesplanet as of December 2020. Deluxe Edition was also available.[Note 2] |
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Epic Games Store (unavailable) | Necronomicon Edition was also available. | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Frogwares' 2021 build. Deluxe Edition was also available. |
Version differences
- Day One physical edition includes a printed map of Oakmont, the Investigator Pack and Chicago Organ Grinder DLC.
- Deluxe Edition includes Worshipers of the Necronomicon and Merciful Madness DLC.
- Necronomicon Edition includes Worshipers of the Necronomicon and Investigator Pack DLC.
- Deluxe Edition published by Frogwares on Steam included all DLC.[16]
- Digital pre-orders included Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter, Chicago Organ Grinder, Extra Skill Point DLC, and two days of early access.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Worshipers of the Necronomicon | Extra side quests - Breaking News, Blood from A Stone, Mystic Tomes.[17] Completing the latter grants the Cultist outfit. | |
Merciful Madness | Extra side quests - Darling of Fortune, Fool's Gold and Defunct Brain Cylinders.[18] Previously exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version.[3] | |
Investigator Pack | Daywear outfit, 21 crafting materials, first aid kit and antipsychotics consumables always available at the Devil's Reef hotel.[17] | |
Chicago Organ Grinder | A golden submachine gun available in the inventory from the start of the game.[17] | |
Extra Skill Point Experience Boost |
An extra knowledge point and 500 XP available from the start of the game.[17] |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Cosmetic | Investigator Pack DLC contains a character outfit. |
Finite spend | All consumable and cosmetic items are offered as DLC to own. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Remove the video files[19] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\TSCGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/750130/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\TSCGame\Saved\SaveGames\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/750130/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | Available for the Frogwares version released on January 5, 2021, and unavailable for the Nacon version.[20][21] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Vert- gameplay. Pillarboxed cutscenes and dialogue scenes.[22] See Field of view (FOV) or use the related mod as a workaround. |
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Ultra-widescreen | Vert- gameplay. Pillarboxed cutscenes and dialogue scenes.[23] See Field of view (FOV) or use the related mod as a workaround. |
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4K Ultra HD | [24] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Scales with the Textures setting.[25] | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | TAA with multiple quality options.[26] See Anti-aliasing (AA) for sharpening or SSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Limited to 62 by default. See High frame rate for more. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives. |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Field of view (FOV)
See the related Steam guide on changing the FOV per view by modifying a config file |
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Use an external tool to fine-tune FOV in real time[19] |
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Increase FOV by making it vertical through a config file[27] |
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[/Script/Engine.LocalPlayer] AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV
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High frame rate
Edit the config file[28] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Enable TAA sharpening through the config file[29] |
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[SystemSettings] r.TemporalAACurrentFrameWeight=0.2 r.Tonemapper.Sharpen=1 |
Enable super-sampling through the config file[27] |
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[SystemSettings] r.ScreenPercentage=150
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Bloom
Disable bloom through the config file[29] |
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[SystemSettings] r.BloomQuality=0 |
Chromatic aberration
Disable chromatic aberration through the config file[30] |
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[SystemSettings] r.SceneColorFringeQuality=0 |
Depth of field
Disable depth of field through the config file[31] |
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[SystemSettings] r.DepthOfFieldQuality=0 |
Film grain
Disable film grain through the config file[29] |
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[SystemSettings] r.Tonemapper.Quality=0 |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | [32] | |
Mouse sensitivity | Labeled Camera sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | Backing out of settings menus is not possible with a mouse click.[33] | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Invert X and Y axis options. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | [34] | |
Controller sensitivity | Labeled Camera sensitivity.[34] | |
Controller Y-axis inversion | Invert X and Y axis options.[34] |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | [34] | |
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Xbox button prompts | [34] | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Vibration also works. | |
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired works. Wireless untested. |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | [34] | |
Haptic feedback | Vibration toggle. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | [34] |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, SFX, music, voices, ambient, interface. | |
Surround sound | [35] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- Language selection is only available from the main menu Gameplay settings.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Arabic | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Ukrainian |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: The Sinking City - 3D-Vision Fix - Losti - V1.20. |
Issues unresolved
Shader compilation stutter
Multiple high-end hardware users have reported shader compilation related stutters.[36][37][38][39] The developers acknowledged the issue.[40]
Issues fixed
Save data incompatibility on Steam
Any save files made with DLC content, including files created in the February 2021 Steam version published by Nacon, are incompatible with the latest game version of that branch.[41][42]
Crashing at gun pickup
AMD users reported crashing upon picking up the pistol at the starting location.
Set Post process to Low in the Video settings until after the pistol is picked up.[43] |
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Crashing at boat interaction
Pressing A on an Xbox 360 controller to get on the protagonist's small boat may cause the game to crash.[44]
Press X to get on and off the boat.[45] |
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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 | |
---|---|---|
Physics | PhysX |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 3 GHz AMD Phenom X6 3 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3770 3.5 GHz AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 35 GB | 40 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 AMD Radeon R9 380X 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon R9 290 4 GB of VRAM Shader model 5.0 support |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.20.1
- ↑ Despite being listed as DRM-free on the storefront, the game uses an account-based DRM and requires installation and launching through the Frogwares Launcher.[15]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (750130) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ The Sinking City and Epic Games store - last accessed on 2021-02-28
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2021-02-28
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 [2] - last accessed on 2020-07-02
- ↑ The Sinking City drama resumes: Frogwares warns fans not to buy it on Steam - last accessed on 2021-02-27
- ↑ Package » The Sinking City - last accessed on 2021-03-02
- ↑ Update: The Sinking City Developer Frogwares Accuses Publisher Nacon of Piracy - last accessed on 2021-03-02
- ↑ 'The Sinking City' Developer Uses DMCA to Remove Its Own Game From Steam - last accessed on 2021-03-03
- ↑ Displaying change U:11745207 - last accessed on 2021-03-02
- ↑ Nacon accuses Frogwares of "sabotaging our investments" in The Sinking City - last accessed on 2021-03-23
- ↑ [3] - last accessed on 2021-06-26
- ↑ [4] - last accessed on 2021-06-26
- ↑ The Sinking City on X: "Folks, we got some big news! Frogwares is now the sole publisher of The Sinking City on all platforms! We're happy to finally put this whole thing behind us, and we look forward to sharing more news about the future of the franchise very soon. Please read our full statement https://t.co/IxWblqbYmP" / X - last accessed on 2024-01-02
- ↑ [5] - last accessed on 2021-01-05
- ↑ [6] - last accessed on 2024-01-03
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2020-07-01
- Verified myself by purchasing the game through the official website. The Frogwares Launcher looks to be a variant of the Xsolla Launcher, and is seemingly only used to launch and update The Sinking City. Launching the game outside of the launcher is not possible as the executables throws the error message: "Please use Frogwares Launcher to launch the game."
- ↑ Bundles » The Sinking City Deluxe Edition - last accessed on 2021-02-26
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 FAQ - last accessed on 2019-06-27
- ↑ What is the Merciful Madness DLC? - last accessed on 2021-04-10
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-25
- ↑ [7] - last accessed on 2021-02-27
- ↑ [8] - last accessed on 2021-02-27
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-25
- Tested at custom resolutions of 3840x1080 and 5760x1080, screenshots compared to 16:9.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-25
- Tested at the native resolution of 2560x1080, screenshots compared to 16:9.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-25
- Tested at the custom resolution of 3840x2160.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-11-22
- r.MaxAnisotropy gets set from 0 to 8 depending on the quality setting, as seen in the console.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-26
- TAA is commonly used in Unreal Engine 4 games. The other things pointing at it are the blurriness of the image, config-forced TAA quality options affecting it, and config-forced FXAA removing the blur.
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-26
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-25
- Set to 120.000000 and saw it reflected in the game.
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-26
- Screenshots taken and compared.
- ↑ Verified by User:Darktalon on 2019-12-17
- ↑ Disable depth of field in dialogues? - last accessed on 2021-02-27
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-25
- No dedicated option and no acceleration in my testing at the lowest sensitivity.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-29
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 34.3 34.4 34.5 34.6 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-25
- Tested with an Xbox 360 Razer Onza controller.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-25
- The rear speakers were used for positional audio.
- ↑ The Sinking City - PC Stuttering Issues + Benchmark Scene - last accessed on 2019-06-26
- ↑ (PC) Stuttering/hitching, any fix? - last accessed on 2019-06-26
- ↑ No longer get 60FPS? - last accessed on 2019-06-26
- ↑ Frame rate is not stable - last accessed on 2019-06-27
- ↑ The Sinking City - Official feedback thread - last accessed on 2019-06-28
- ↑ The sinking city not loading save after update. Missing DLC - last accessed on 2021-06-30
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2021-06-30
- Tested both the Epic version save files and prior Steam build save files.
- ↑ The Sinking City - Official feedback thread - user comments - last accessed on 2019-06-28
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-07-03
- Tried and crashed to "Fatal error" 5 times with different boats, with an Xbox 360 Razer Onza controller.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-07-05
- This helps, although pressing A by mistake will still lead to a crash.