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+ | {{disambig|the game released in 2006|the game released in 2017|[[Prey (2017)]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Prey cover.jpg | |cover = Prey cover.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|3D Realms}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|id Tech 4}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|id Tech 4}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 15, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 15, 2007}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 7, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 7, 2008}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|prey-2006|83}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|prey|77}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | FPS}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Hovercraft}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20061126144743/http://www.humanhead.com/headgames_pc.html | ||
|steam appid = 3970 | |steam appid = 3970 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 7278 | ||
+ | |lutris = prey-2006 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 23082 | ||
|strategywiki = Prey | |strategywiki = Prey | ||
|wikipedia = Prey (2006 video game) | |wikipedia = Prey (2006 video game) | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://prey.fandom.com/wiki/Prey_Wiki Prey Wiki] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/Prey_1.html Prey Tweak Guide] |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3970/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3970/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check. Install [[#Patches|v1.4 Patch]] to remove disc check. CD keys activate on Steam.<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{removed DRM|SecuROM}} disc check. Install [[#Patches|v1.4 Patch]] to remove disc check. CD keys activate on Steam.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-wusf-3601|title=Retail / Digital CD Keys - CD-Key - Knowledge Base - Steam Support|date=May 2023}}</ref> Released on 3 CDs (NA) or 1 DVD (Limited Collectors Edition and EU). | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id425258189 | MacApp | No online play (LAN only).<ref name="Mac App Store">{{store link|MacApp|id425258189|Mac App Store - Prey}}</ref> | | OS X}} | + | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id425258189 | MacApp | No online play (LAN only).<ref name="Mac App Store">{{store link|MacApp|id425258189|Mac App Store - Prey}}</ref> | | OS X | unavailable}} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 3970 | Steam | Comes fully patched to v1.4. {{file|prey.exe}} contains Steam DRM, but just like [[Doom 3]] can be replaced with an exe extracted from the 1.4 patch: {{code|SetupPreyPt1.4.exe /s /extract_all:[path]}}. Dedicated server is DRM-free.| | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{--}} Windows version is no longer available digitally. | + | {{--}} Windows version is no longer available digitally outside [https://www.play-asia.com/prey-2006/13/70ahfh/ Play-Asia] |
{{++}} Retail Windows/Linux, retail Mac and Steam keys are compatible with each other. | {{++}} Retail Windows/Linux, retail Mac and Steam keys are compatible with each other. | ||
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1064-prey-2006-demo/ Demo version] available. | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1064-prey-2006-demo/ Demo version] available. | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===SDK, etc.=== | ===SDK, etc.=== | ||
− | All downloads available for the game can be found at the [ | + | All downloads available for the game can be found at the [https://legacy.3drealms.com/prey/download.html 3D Realms Prey download page]. |
===Linux client for Prey=== | ===Linux client for Prey=== | ||
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{{ii}} Enables native {{key|Alt|Tab}} and additional screen resolutions by translating SDL 1.2's calls into modern SDL 2.0 on Linux. | {{ii}} Enables native {{key|Alt|Tab}} and additional screen resolutions by translating SDL 1.2's calls into modern SDL 2.0 on Linux. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Replace libSDL library of the game|ref=<ref>https://github.com/MrAlert/sdlcl</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace libSDL library of the game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/MrAlert/sdlcl|title=GitHub|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Install '''libsdl2-2.0-0''', '''libsdl2-2.0-0:i386''', '''libsdl1.2debian''', '''libsdl1.2debian:i386''', '''libudev1''', '''libudev1:i386''' packages with your distro's software manager. | # Install '''libsdl2-2.0-0''', '''libsdl2-2.0-0:i386''', '''libsdl1.2debian''', '''libsdl1.2debian:i386''', '''libudev1''', '''libudev1:i386''' packages with your distro's software manager. | ||
− | # Backup and remove libSDL-1.2.so.0 library in {{p|game}}. | + | # Backup and remove libSDL-1.2.so.0 library in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
# Download [https://lutris.net/files/tools/sdlcl-1.0-i686.tar.gz sdlcl-1.0-i686.tar.gz]; extract '''libSDL-1.2.so.0''' into {{p|game}}. | # Download [https://lutris.net/files/tools/sdlcl-1.0-i686.tar.gz sdlcl-1.0-i686.tar.gz]; extract '''libSDL-1.2.so.0''' into {{p|game}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\base\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\base\preyconfig.cfg}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Prey/base/}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Prey/base/}} | ||
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|linuxhome}}/.prey/base/}} | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|linuxhome}}/.prey/base/}} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\PREY\base\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\PREY\base\|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\HumanHeadStudios\Prey\}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Prey/base/savegames/}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Prey/base/savegames/}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|linuxhome}}/.prey/base/savegames/}} | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|linuxhome}}/.prey/base/savegames/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Up to 5 quicksaves, the oldest one gets overwritten. | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |origin | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |origin notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |origin = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | | | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | | | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Prey General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | {{Image|Prey General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Prey Advanced Video 1.png|In-game advanced video settings (1/2).}} | {{Image|Prey Advanced Video 1.png|In-game advanced video settings (1/2).}} | ||
{{Image|Prey Advanced Video 2.png|In-game advanced video settings (2/2).}} | {{Image|Prey Advanced Video 2.png|In-game advanced video settings (2/2).}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/prey |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for unlisted resolutions. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for unlisted resolutions. HUD is only 4:3 and will stretch to the proportion of resolution, unlike Xbox 360 version that have a proper Widescreen HUD. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See the [ | + | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/prey WSGF entry]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/prey WSGF entry]. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Must be set manually, see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Open console with {{key|Ctrl|Alt|~}} and use <code>g_fov X</code> command. | + | |fov notes = Open console with {{key|Ctrl|Alt|~}} and use <code>g_fov X</code> command. (That should be applied '''before''' joining a multiplayer game) |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]], see [[#Anti-aliasing|Anti-aliasing]] for levels higher than 4x. |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|60 FPS]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|60 FPS]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Screen tearing on Nvidia | + | {{Fixbox|description=Screen tearing on Nvidia G-Sync monitors|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= |
− | ''Prey'' may automatically set Nvidia | + | ''Prey'' may automatically set Nvidia G-Sync monitors to 60Hz with G-Sync disabled. This will result in noticeable screen tearing. This can be fixed by manually resetting the monitor to a higher Hz output. This will not affect the in-game framerate, but will solve the screen tearing. |
+ | # Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|preyconfig.cfg}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>seta r_displayRefresh</code> to the highest refresh rate your monitor supports. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing]]=== |
+ | 8x and 16x MSAA must be set manually. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Increase anti-aliasing level|ref={{cn|date=November 2021}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|preyconfig.cfg}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>seta r_multiSamples</code> to <code>"8"</code> or <code>"16"</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|Prey General Control.png|In-game general control settings.}} | {{Image|Prey General Control.png|In-game general control settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Prey Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Prey Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Prey Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Prey Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = EAX 4, EAX 5 (via OpenAL)<ref name="EAX" /> | |eax support notes = EAX 4, EAX 5 (via OpenAL)<ref name="EAX" /> | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = A jukebox that plays licensed music (already turned on) is present at the beginning of the game. It reappears at some point later. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{ii}} French, German, Italian and Spanish are only selectable in the retail version, for steam version see [[#Enabling unsupported languages|enabling unsupported languages]]. | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Japanese |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2301-prey-2006-polish-translation here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by Gamevício, [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-prey-para-portugues-brasil/ download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Official localization by 1C-Softclub. | + | |notes = Official localization by 1C-Softclub. Retail only. Dub for digital release [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/prey/files/6506.html here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/21-prey/ | + | |notes = Fan translation by «ENPY Studio/Spirit Team», [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/21-prey/ download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==== | + | ====Enabling unsupported languages==== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change the language in the configuration file.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.gamesvillage.it/forum/showthread.php?810240-Conversione-italiana-prey-su-steam|title=Gamesvillage.it Forum Discussion|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://traducciones-videojuegos.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/Prey_MDAtje.rar|title=guide to enable Spanish|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Averygoodperson|date=2022-07-22}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open the {{file|preyconfig.cfg}} file. | # Open the {{file|preyconfig.cfg}} file. | ||
− | # Change <code>seta sys_lang "english"</code> to | + | # Change the value of <code>seta sys_lang "english"</code> to your corresponding language. |
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
− | |online play notes = Master | + | |online play notes = Master server is down, use [[#Connection types|Direct IP]] to connect servers. Not available in the Mac App Store version.<ref name="Mac App Store"/> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|udp = 27719 | |udp = 27719 | ||
|upnp = unknown | |upnp = unknown | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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 = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D,DirectVR | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
+ | |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 = true | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = true | ||
+ | |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 fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Poor image quality on modern systems=== | ||
+ | {{--}} The game does not properly recognize the available VRAM on modern graphics cards, and as such forces the game to use lower image quality settings.{{cn|date=2022-08-21|reason=}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force high image quality|ref={{cn|date=2022-08-21|reason=}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Create and open <code>autoexec.cfg</code>. | ||
+ | # Add the following and save. | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | seta com_machineSpec "3" | ||
+ | seta com_videoRam "2048" | ||
+ | seta r_shaderLevel "3" | ||
+ | seta r_shadows "1" | ||
+ | seta r_skipSky "0" | ||
+ | seta r_skipBump "0" | ||
+ | seta r_skipSpecular "0" | ||
+ | seta r_skipNewAmbient "0" | ||
+ | seta image_anisotropy "16" | ||
+ | seta image_ignoreHighQuality "0" | ||
+ | seta image_downSize "0" | ||
+ | seta image_downSizeBump "0" | ||
+ | seta image_downSizeSpecular "0" | ||
+ | seta image_useCache "0" | ||
+ | seta image_useCompression "0" | ||
+ | seta image_useNormalCompression "0" | ||
+ | seta image_usePrecompressedTextures "0" | ||
+ | seta image_lodbias "-1" | ||
+ | seta image_filter "GL_LINEAR_MIPMAP_LINEAR" | ||
+ | seta g_brassTime "2" | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Cannot use {{key|Alt|Tab}} or {{key|Command|Tab}}=== | ===Cannot use {{key|Alt|Tab}} or {{key|Command|Tab}}=== | ||
{{ii}} The game does not support directly switching to desktop by {{key|Alt|Tab}} or {{key|Command|Tab}} on Windows and Mac. | {{ii}} The game does not support directly switching to desktop by {{key|Alt|Tab}} or {{key|Command|Tab}} on Windows and Mac. | ||
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# Switch to windowed mode {{key|F8}}. | # Switch to windowed mode {{key|F8}}. | ||
# Apply {{key|Command|Tab}}. | # Apply {{key|Command|Tab}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stuttering on AMD Graphics=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Windows: Rename <code>prey.exe</code> to enable compatibility profile|fix= | ||
+ | # Rename <code>prey.exe</code> to <code>CoDSP.exe</code>. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Will have to launch the game from the <code>CoDSP.exe</code> or add a non-steam game if using the Steam version. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Low performance when using MSAA=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable ingame AA.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/nvidia-anti-aliasing-guide-updated.357956/page-248#post-5961443|title=NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated)|date=2023-10-04}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the game and disable anti-aliasing. | ||
+ | # Force it through your GPU control panel. | ||
+ | {{++}} Will provide a boost in performance compared to using ingame AA. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Sound doesn't properly work on Linux=== | ===Sound doesn't properly work on Linux=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Install and use OpenAL|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install and use OpenAL|fix= | ||
+ | ''Note, if you're running the Windows version through Wine or Steam Play (Proton), use the surround sound for Windows fix outlined below (using OpenAL-Soft).'' | ||
# Install '''libopenal1''', '''libopenal1:i386''', '''libasound2''', '''libasound2:i386''' packages with your distro's software manager. | # Install '''libopenal1''', '''libopenal1:i386''', '''libasound2''', '''libasound2:i386''' packages with your distro's software manager. | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
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# Change <code>seta s_deviceName</code> to <code>"OpenAL Soft"</code> | # Change <code>seta s_deviceName</code> to <code>"OpenAL Soft"</code> | ||
# Change <code>seta s_libOpenAL</code> to <code>"<path to the libopenal.so>"</code> or symlink libopenal.so to <code>{{p|game}}/openal.so</code> | # Change <code>seta s_libOpenAL</code> to <code>"<path to the libopenal.so>"</code> or symlink libopenal.so to <code>{{p|game}}/openal.so</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===No Surround Sound on Windows 10=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install and use OpenAL Soft|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest [https://openal-soft.org/#download Win32/Win64 OpenAL Soft binaries] for Windows | ||
+ | # Unzip <code>soft_oal.dll</code> from the <code>bin/Win32/</code> directory in the archive | ||
+ | # Rename to <code>OpenAL32.dll</code> | ||
+ | # Place in the same folder as <code>prey.exe</code> (e.g., C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Prey 2006) | ||
+ | # Launch game and enter main menu | ||
+ | # In Options > Audio, select "OpenAL" as Sound System, set Sound Device to "OpenAL Soft" (should already be set) and enable EAX if desired | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Alternately, install and use Creative ALchemy|fix= | ||
+ | # Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-creative-alchemy/ Creative ALchemy] or, if you don't have a compatible Creative sound card, [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/28-creative-alchemy-universal/ Creative ALchemy Universal]. | ||
+ | # Open Creative ALchemy. | ||
+ | # Press "Add" | ||
+ | # Select "Game Folder" and point to the Prey executable. | ||
+ | # Press "Ok" | ||
+ | # Press the right directional button to add the game to the ALchemy-enabled game list | ||
+ | # Run the game | ||
+ | # Go to the Audio settings in the Options menu | ||
+ | # Set Sound System to OpenAL | ||
+ | # Set Sound Device to your audio device | ||
+ | # Turn EAX Advanced HD to On | ||
+ | # Close the game | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|preyconfig.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Change <code>seta s_numberOfSpeakers</code> to the correct number of speakers in your system excluding the number of subwoofers. 5.1 will be 5, 7.1 will be 7, etc. | ||
+ | # Save file | ||
+ | {{mm}} Starting the game may reset the config file and reset the number of speakers. Set it to read only to prevent this. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stuttering in-game=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game can stutter a few times per second with V-Sync enabled, or showcase significant tearing if V-Sync is disabled. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change game tick behavior|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/3970/discussions/0/3288067088122616661/#c1694919808734414898|title=Steam Community - Microstutter|date=2019-11-02}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Ensure the game is configured properly in-game as desired before continuing. | ||
+ | # Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}\base</code> | ||
+ | # Open <code>autoexec.cfg</code> in a text editor and add the following lines, then save and close the file: | ||
+ | <pre>seta com_PreciseTic "0" | ||
+ | seta com_FixedTic "1"</pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} This also removes the in-game FPS cap (60-62 FPS) but may cause the game physics to go out of sync.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/Prey_9.html|title=TweakGuides.com - Prey Tweak Guide|date=2019-11-02|snippet=com_fixedTic [0,1] - If set to 0 (the default) Prey's ticrate is capped at 60, meaning the game framerate cannot exceed 60FPS. If you want to remove this cap, set com_fixedTic to 1, but this causes the game physics to go out of sync. Note, com_fixedTic -1 is no longer supported in recent builds of the Doom 3 engine.}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{mm}} Note that changing any settings in-game resets the file, requiring the lines to be added anew. | ||
+ | {{mm}} Starting the game may reset the file. Set it to read only to prevent this. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = false | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux arm app = false | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 2.2 GB | |minHD = 2.2 GB | ||
− | |minDX = 9 | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
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|OSfamily = Linux | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
− | |minOS = Kernel 2.6.x | + | |minOS = Kernel 2.6.x |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | ||
|minCPU2 = Athlon XP 2000+ | |minCPU2 = Athlon XP 2000+ |
Revision as of 09:01, 18 May 2024
This page is for the game released in 2006. For the game released in 2017, see Prey (2017).
Developers | |
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Human Head Studios | |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Linux | Ryan C. Gordon |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
3D Realms | |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
id Tech 4 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 11, 2006 |
macOS (OS X) | January 15, 2007 |
Linux | December 7, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
IGDB | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS |
Vehicles | Hovercraft |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Prey is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check. Install v1.4 Patch to remove disc check. CD keys activate on Steam.[1] Released on 3 CDs (NA) or 1 DVD (Limited Collectors Edition and EU). | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | No online play (LAN only).[2] | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Comes fully patched to v1.4. prey.exe contains Steam DRM, but just like Doom 3 can be replaced with an exe extracted from the 1.4 patch: SetupPreyPt1.4.exe /s /extract_all:[path] . Dedicated server is DRM-free. |
- Windows version is no longer available digitally outside Play-Asia
- Retail Windows/Linux, retail Mac and Steam keys are compatible with each other.
- Demo version available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- v1.4 Patch is the latest patch for the retail version. Retail boxed versions may be SecuROM protected (which requires the disc to be in the DVD drive). This patch removes the protection.
SDK, etc.
All downloads available for the game can be found at the 3D Realms Prey download page.
Linux client for Prey
A free client that allows Prey to be played natively on Linux machines. It requires either a full retail copy or the demo to use it.
It can be downloaded here.
SDL Compatibility Library (SDLCL)
- Enables native Alt+Tab ↹ and additional screen resolutions by translating SDL 1.2's calls into modern SDL 2.0 on Linux.
Replace libSDL library of the game[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\base\preyconfig.cfg[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Prey/base/ |
Linux | $HOME/.prey/base/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3970/pfx/[Note 2] |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\PREY\base\ %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\HumanHeadStudios\Prey\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Prey/base/savegames/ |
Linux | $HOME/.prey/base/savegames/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3970/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Up to 5 quicksaves, the oldest one gets overwritten.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution for unlisted resolutions. HUD is only 4:3 and will stretch to the proportion of resolution, unlike Xbox 360 version that have a proper Widescreen HUD. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Must be set manually, see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Open console with Ctrl+Alt+~ and use g_fov X command. (That should be applied before joining a multiplayer game) |
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Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA, see Anti-aliasing for levels higher than 4x. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 63 FPS. Game runs too fast if the frame rate cap is removed. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Some resolutions like 1280x768 and 1920x1080 must be set manually.
Use a custom resolution[citation needed] |
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60 FPS
Screen tearing on Nvidia G-Sync monitors[citation needed] |
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Prey may automatically set Nvidia G-Sync monitors to 60Hz with G-Sync disabled. This will result in noticeable screen tearing. This can be fixed by manually resetting the monitor to a higher Hz output. This will not affect the in-game framerate, but will solve the screen tearing.
|
Anti-aliasing
8x and 16x MSAA must be set manually.
Increase anti-aliasing level[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Stereo or 5.1 (software). Up to 7.1 (OpenAL)[4] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 4, EAX 5 (via OpenAL)[4] | |
Royalty free audio | A jukebox that plays licensed music (already turned on) is present at the beginning of the game. It reappears at some point later. |
Localizations
- French, German, Italian and Spanish are only selectable in the retail version, for steam version see enabling unsupported languages.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation by Gamevício, download. | |||
Russian | Official localization by 1C-Softclub. Retail only. Dub for digital release here. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «ENPY Studio/Spirit Team», download. | |||
Spanish |
Enabling unsupported languages
Change the language in the configuration file.[5][6][7] |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus Master server is down, use Direct IP to connect servers. Not available in the Mac App Store version.[2] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Enter IP:Port in MultiPrey > IP Connect. |
- Disable Pure Server to allow cross-platform multiplayer between Mac and PC (Windows, Linux, Steam) releases.
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 27719 |
UDP | 27719 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Novint Falcon |
Issues fixed
Poor image quality on modern systems
- The game does not properly recognize the available VRAM on modern graphics cards, and as such forces the game to use lower image quality settings.[citation needed]
Force high image quality[citation needed] |
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seta com_machineSpec "3" seta com_videoRam "2048" seta r_shaderLevel "3" seta r_shadows "1" seta r_skipSky "0" seta r_skipBump "0" seta r_skipSpecular "0" seta r_skipNewAmbient "0" seta image_anisotropy "16" seta image_ignoreHighQuality "0" seta image_downSize "0" seta image_downSizeBump "0" seta image_downSizeSpecular "0" seta image_useCache "0" seta image_useCompression "0" seta image_useNormalCompression "0" seta image_usePrecompressedTextures "0" seta image_lodbias "-1" seta image_filter "GL_LINEAR_MIPMAP_LINEAR" seta g_brassTime "2" |
Cannot use Alt+Tab ↹ or ⌘ Command+Tab ↹
- The game does not support directly switching to desktop by Alt+Tab ↹ or ⌘ Command+Tab ↹ on Windows and Mac.
Windows: Switch to windowed mode |
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Linux: Use SDLCL to enable native Alt+Tab ↹ |
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Mac: Assign a key for windowed mode |
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Stuttering on AMD Graphics
Windows: Rename prey.exe to enable compatibility profile
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Low performance when using MSAA
Disable ingame AA.[8] |
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Sound doesn't properly work on Linux
Install and use OpenAL |
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Note, if you're running the Windows version through Wine or Steam Play (Proton), use the surround sound for Windows fix outlined below (using OpenAL-Soft).
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No Surround Sound on Windows 10
Install and use OpenAL Soft |
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Alternately, install and use Creative ALchemy |
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Stuttering in-game
- The game can stutter a few times per second with V-Sync enabled, or showcase significant tearing if V-Sync is disabled.
Change game tick behavior[9] |
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seta com_PreciseTic "0" seta com_FixedTic "1" Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 2.0 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OpenAL | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+ |
Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.3.9 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G5 2.0 GHz Intel 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7300 |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Kernel 2.6.x | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz Athlon XP 2000+ |
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System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL 2.0 compatible |
- Supported ATI chipsets: Radeon 9600 series, Radeon 9700 series, Radeon 9800 series, Radeon X300 series, Radeon X550 series, Radeon X600 series, Radeon X700 series, Radeon X800 series, Radeon X1300 series, Radeon X1600 series, Radeon X1800 series, Radeon X1900 series
- Supported Nvidia chipsets: GeForce3/Ti series, GeForce4/Ti, GeForce FX 5800 series, GeForce 5900 series, GeForce 6200 series, GeForce 6600 series, GeForce 6800 series, GeForce 7300 series, GeForce 7600 series, GeForce 7800 series, GeForce 7900 series
- The game does not support Intel integrated graphics chipsets
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (3970) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Retail / Digital CD Keys - CD-Key - Knowledge Base - Steam Support - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mac App Store - Prey
- ↑ GitHub - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Sound Blaster X-Fi Audio in Prey™ - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)
- ↑ Gamesvillage.it Forum Discussion - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ guide to enable Spanish - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2022-07-22
- ↑ NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) - last accessed on 2023-10-04
- ↑ Steam Community - Microstutter - last accessed on 2019-11-02
- ↑ TweakGuides.com - Prey Tweak Guide - last accessed on 2019-11-02
- "com_fixedTic [0,1] - If set to 0 (the default) Prey's ticrate is capped at 60, meaning the game framerate cannot exceed 60FPS. If you want to remove this cap, set com_fixedTic to 1, but this causes the game physics to go out of sync. Note, com_fixedTic -1 is no longer supported in recent builds of the Doom 3 engine."