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+ | |release history = The PC version comes with exclusive content (5 new campaign chapters, 3 extra multiplayer maps and a map editor). | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, GFWL | {{DRM|SafeDisc|4.81(4.85 on Title Update 3)}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, GFWL | {{DRM|SafeDisc|4.81(4.85 on Title Update 3)}} | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https:// | + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | unknown, GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712074841/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Gears-of-War-Windows/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8044d530842|title=Gears of War (Windows) - Xbox.com|date=2024-05-12}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=yes}} | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=yes}} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Title Update 3 is available [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1138-gears-of-war-patch/ here]. Among else, it fixes an expired digital signatures issue that prevents all earlier versions of the game from launching.<ref name="Title Update">[https://web.archive.org/web/20110528061546/http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/pc/qfe1.htm Gears of War - GEARS OF WAR FOR WINDOWS UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE]</ref> This is a required update. |
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===Update Games for Windows - LIVE=== | ===Update Games for Windows - LIVE=== | ||
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===Remove Games for Windows - LIVE=== | ===Remove Games for Windows - LIVE=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Install XLiveless|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install XLiveless|fix= | ||
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/576-xliveless/ XLiveless] | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/576-xliveless/ XLiveless] | ||
− | # Extract the two xlive files into | + | # Extract the two xlive files into {{folder|{{p|game}}\Binaries}} folder |
− | {{ii}} When the game is opened, it should show "GAMER PROFILE: PLAYER I" near the bottom of the main menu. | + | {{ii}} When the game is opened, it should show "GAMER PROFILE: PLAYER I" near the bottom of the main menu. Saving games and advancing through the campaign should work as normal, but achievements will not unlock. |
}} | }} | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071113025153/http://gearsforums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=583671 Quick tip: skip startup movies - Epic Games Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071113025153/http://gearsforums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=583671 Quick tip: skip startup movies - Epic Games Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\WarGame\Movies}}. |
# Delete or rename: | # Delete or rename: | ||
<pre>EpicLogo.bik | <pre>EpicLogo.bik | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Gears of War for Windows\WarGame\SaveData\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = In-game Vsync sometimes fails to engage. Pressing | + | |vsync notes = In-game Vsync sometimes fails to engage. Pressing {{key|Alt|Tab}} in the main menu should fix the problem. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Increase field of view|ref={{cn|date=June 2019}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Increase field of view|ref={{cn|date=June 2019}}|fix= | ||
− | #Go to | + | #Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\WarGame\Config}}. |
− | #Edit | + | #Edit {{file|WarCamera.ini}} with a text editor. |
#Find <code>[WarfareGame.WarCameraMode_Default]</code> | #Find <code>[WarfareGame.WarCameraMode_Default]</code> | ||
#Edit <code>FOVAngle=<#></code>, replace <code>#</code> to desired value. | #Edit <code>FOVAngle=<#></code>, replace <code>#</code> to desired value. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|WarEngineUserSettings.ini}} with a text editor. |
# Change <code>MotionBlur=True</code> to <code>MotionBlur=False</code> | # Change <code>MotionBlur=True</code> to <code>MotionBlur=False</code> | ||
# Save the changes. | # Save the changes. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration files|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration files|ref=|fix= | ||
# Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]] | # Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]] | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|WarEngine.ini}} with a text editor and navigate to the section <code>[Engine.GameEngine]</code>. |
# Change <code>bSmoothFrameRate=TRUE</code> to <code>bSmoothFrameRate=FALSE</code>. | # Change <code>bSmoothFrameRate=TRUE</code> to <code>bSmoothFrameRate=FALSE</code>. | ||
# Set the game to run in DirectX 9 mode (turn DirectX 10 off in in-game graphics settings) and restart. | # Set the game to run in DirectX 9 mode (turn DirectX 10 off in in-game graphics settings) and restart. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse smoothing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse smoothing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|WarInput.ini}} with a text editor. |
# Go to the <code>[Engine.PlayerInput]</code> section. | # Go to the <code>[Engine.PlayerInput]</code> section. | ||
# Change <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=true</code> to <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=false</code>. | # Change <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=true</code> to <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=false</code>. | ||
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# Launch the game at least once and configure the controls. | # Launch the game at least once and configure the controls. | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|WarInput.ini}} with a text editor. |
# Go to the <code>[WarfareGame.WarPlayerInput]</code> section. | # Go to the <code>[WarfareGame.WarPlayerInput]</code> section. | ||
# Locate the line <pre>Bindings=(Name="Game_Target",Command="ButtonPress L2 | OnRelease ButtonRelease L2",Control=False,Shift=False,Alt=False)</pre> | # Locate the line <pre>Bindings=(Name="Game_Target",Command="ButtonPress L2 | OnRelease ButtonRelease L2",Control=False,Shift=False,Alt=False)</pre> | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete content in {{code|CurrentSite}} folder and set it to read only|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fudgesiclesxd|date=2022-06-28|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete content in {{code|CurrentSite}} folder and set it to read only|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fudgesiclesxd|date=2022-06-28|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
#Locate the Wine/Proton prefix used to install and launch the game. | #Locate the Wine/Proton prefix used to install and launch the game. | ||
− | #Navigate to | + | #Navigate to {{folder|{{P|userprofile}}\{{P|appdata}}\Microsoft Games\Gears Of War}}. |
#Delete all contents in {{code|CurrentSite}} and set the folder's permission to read-only. | #Delete all contents in {{code|CurrentSite}} and set the folder's permission to read-only. | ||
− | {{ii}} The Windows' {{P|userprofile}} in the Wine prefix are based on Linux usernames. | + | {{ii}} The Windows' {{folder|{{P|userprofile}}}} in the Wine prefix are based on Linux usernames. |
− | {{ii}} Proton | + | {{ii}} Proton uses {{code|steamuser}} as the default Windows username regardless of the native username on the system. |
− | {{ii}} Methods to set folder permission with may | + | {{ii}} Methods to set folder permission with may differ with running desktop environment. Open a terminal in the {{folder|Gears Of War}} folder and use this command: {{code|chmod 555 CurrentSite}}{{note|This set the folder's permission to be only read or execute (opened) by current user, current group assigned to the folder and other users and groups.}}. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Cannot | + | ===Cannot save campaign progress=== |
− | {{ii}} The campaign requires you to log into Games for Windows - LIVE to save your progress. | + | {{ii}} The campaign requires you to log into Games for Windows - LIVE to save your progress. Without logging in, the campaign needs to be restarted every time. |
{{Fixbox|description=Remove the Games for Windows Live requirement by installing [[##Remove_Games_for_Windows_-_LIVE|XLiveless]].|fix=}} | {{Fixbox|description=Remove the Games for Windows Live requirement by installing [[##Remove_Games_for_Windows_-_LIVE|XLiveless]].|fix=}} | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = 3, 4 | + | |shader model versions = 2, 3, 4 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
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|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
− | |cutscenes notes = 1.8x | + | |cutscenes notes = 1.8x |
|multiplayer = Games for Windows - LIVE | |multiplayer = Games for Windows - LIVE | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= |
Latest revision as of 15:15, 12 May 2024
This page is for the original release. For the updated version, see Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.
Developers | |
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Epic Games | |
Windows | People Can Fly |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Game Studios | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 6, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 87 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi |
Series | Gears of War |
Gears of War | |
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Gears of War | 2007 |
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition | 2016 |
Gears of War 4 | 2016 |
Gears POP! | 2019 |
Gears 5 | 2019 |
Gears Tactics | 2020 |
Gears of War: E-Day | TBA |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Gears of War is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person shooter game in the Gears of War series.
The PC version comes with exclusive content (5 new campaign chapters, 3 extra multiplayer maps and a map editor).
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc 4.81(4.85 on Title Update 3) DRM[Note 1] | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [3] |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 2]
Essential improvements
Patches
- Title Update 3 is available here. Among else, it fixes an expired digital signatures issue that prevents all earlier versions of the game from launching.[4] This is a required update.
Update Games for Windows - LIVE
Download and install the latest version |
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- Games for Windows Live has been retired by Microsoft. See more info here.
Remove Games for Windows - LIVE
Install XLiveless |
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Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[5] |
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EpicLogo.bik ESRB.bik ESRB_chi.bik ESRB_kor.bik MGSLogo.bik |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Gears of War for Windows\WarGame\Config\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Gears of War for Windows\WarGame\SaveData\ |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 80° horizontal by default. See Field of view (FOV) Open console (~) and enter set WarfareGame.WarCameraMode FOVAngle 100 |
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Windowed | Via options or toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Always enabled (x16). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | In-game setting requires DirectX 10 rendering enabled. However it can be forced for DX9 through the Nvidia Control Panel/AMD Control Center. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | In-game Vsync sometimes fails to engage. Pressing Alt+Tab ↹ in the main menu should fix the problem. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 62 FPS by default. Attempting to disable the cap might result in the game crashing on launch. See Frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- Anti-aliasing is activated in the game with the "DirectX 10/antialiasing" to "On/antilaliasing". By default, it uses 4x multisampling and can't be adjusted or overwritten by graphics card's driver in D3D10 mode.
Field of view (FOV)
Increase field of view[citation needed] |
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Motion blur
Disable motion blur[citation needed] |
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Frame rate
- Does not work with Direct3D 10 mode.
Edit configuration files |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Delete cannot be bound to commands as it is used to delete bindings. | |
Mouse acceleration | Smoothing enabled by default; see Mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput controllers only. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Presets only. | |
Controller sensitivity | Low, Medium, High options. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Mouse acceleration
Disable mouse smoothing[citation needed] |
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Toggle aim down sights
Edit configuration file[6] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, SFX, dialogue | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.1 output[7] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Use OpenAL Soft for binaural HRTF mixing.[8] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- Languages can be switched by editing file
<path-to-game>\Binaries\lang.txt
[9]
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. link #1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Local retail only. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail only. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation; Gamevício. | |||
Russian | Ported from Gears of War: Ultimate Edition. Available here. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by ««Spirit Team», «SyS-team», «ENPY Studio» | |||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish | Only available on retail Launch. Download here. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Xbox 360 version only. | |||
LAN play | Versus, Co-op |
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Online play | 8 | Versus, Co-op 2 players for co-op. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 80, 3074 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Cannot run the game with modified executable code
- Full error message: "You cannot run the game with modified executable code. Please reinstall the game."
Install Title Update 3 to fix an issue with digital signatures. |
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EULA prompt shows no text
- Proton/Wine Gecko does not display the prompt correctly, preventing game from booting up.
Delete content in CurrentSite folder and set it to read only[10]
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Cannot save campaign progress
- The campaign requires you to log into Games for Windows - LIVE to save your progress. Without logging in, the campaign needs to be restarted every time.
Remove the Games for Windows Live requirement by installing XLiveless. |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 10 | |
Shader Model support | 2, 3, 4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | Ships with 2.7.3.5. |
Audio | OpenAL | 2.0.3 |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.8x |
Multiplayer | Games for Windows - LIVE |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.4 GHz AMD 2.0 GHz |
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System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon X700 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, supports local profiles.
- ↑ This set the folder's permission to be only read or execute (opened) by current user, current group assigned to the folder and other users and groups.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Gears of War (Windows) - Xbox.com - last accessed on 2024-05-12
- ↑ Gears of War - GEARS OF WAR FOR WINDOWS UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE
- ↑ Quick tip: skip startup movies - Epic Games Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ UDK | KeyBinds
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Gears of War (2007) OpenAL Soft HRTF - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Changing language? - Epic Games Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Verified by User:Fudgesiclesxd on 2022-06-28