Difference between revisions of "The Saboteur"
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− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
− | + | See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |
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+ | {{--}} The game crashes on CPUs with more than four physical cores, such as AMD Ryzen 7 1700X and others. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Apply the fix with patcher|ref=<ref name="CPUfix">[https://www.gog.com/forum/the_saboteur/game_does_not_start_at_all/post29 GOG forum - Game does not start at all (fix)]</ref>}} |
− | + | Use [https://mega.nz/#!pBtWWb7a!Zu0GKwOaw92vZdIKNVed-rzL9Dv1vQnwVLkDq8mFuFw Saboteur CPU Fix] to patch the game binary, or use the [https://mega.nz/#!gA1mBZLR!qr7lUxuaNJr_-Ietgw9ARxZ_4j7_TRUp6UFdaNcf95M pre-patched file]. | |
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Apply the fix manually|ref=<ref name="CPUfix"/>}} | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # | + | # Open <code>Saboteur.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]. |
− | # | + | # Change the byte at offset <code>9f56d0</code> from <code>76</code> to <code>eb</code>. |
# On Linux, you can do it for example using [https://gist.github.com/shmerl/4458375a3529995ed6b41b1ce1718eeb this script], to run the game in Wine. | # On Linux, you can do it for example using [https://gist.github.com/shmerl/4458375a3529995ed6b41b1ce1718eeb this script], to run the game in Wine. | ||
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+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This exact method is only applicable to GOG.com version (Saboteur.exe md5sum ab4f7f1cf40e98b0b4a7858e8f11b8dc). Thanks to jackfuste from WSGF, who figured out the way to do it. | ||
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Revision as of 03:19, 25 August 2017
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Developers | |
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Pandemic Studios | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Odin | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 8, 2009 |
Key points
- The game does not start on CPUs with more than four physical cores. See below for a workaround.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check.[1] | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Origin | SecuROM PA DRM, limited to five activations per machine. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Patches
- The latest version is Patch 1.03b.
- This patch may slightly improve any performance issues on ATI/AMD cards.
Large Address Aware
- Allows the game to use more than 2 GB of RAM (already enabled in the GOG.com version, you do not have to patch it).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
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Save game data location
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin |
Video settings
Windowed
Instructions |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Instructions |
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Motion blur
Instructions |
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Input settings
Toggles
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian |
- Languages can be changed by modifying entries under
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\electronic arts\The Saboteur
Issues fixed
Low performance on modern systems
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Broken map overlay
- Fixed in the GOG.com release.[2]
Instructions |
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Game only runs at 640x480 resolution
- The resolution will not be taken into account if the refresh rate is set higher than 60 Hz in the launcher.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Instructions |
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"The Saboteur is unable to continue due to an error initializing your graphics hardware."
Instructions |
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Controller incorrectly mapped
Instructions |
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Xbox 360 Controller camera control fix
Instructions |
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Fixing crash on CPUs with more than four physical cores (GOG.com)
- The game crashes on CPUs with more than four physical cores, such as AMD Ryzen 7 1700X and others.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4600+ Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 1.86 GHz |
AMD Phenom 9500 Quad Core Intel Core 2 Quad Q6850 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 Nvidia GeForce 7800 GTX 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon HD 3800 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB of VRAM |