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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 6, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 6, 2009}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 6, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 6, 2009}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-wars-the-force-unleashed---ultimate-sith-edition|65}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-wars-the-force-unleashed|71}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Hack and slash }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Wars: The Force Unleashed }} | ||
|steam appid = 32430 | |steam appid = 32430 | ||
|gogcom id = 1189268228 | |gogcom id = 1189268228 | ||
+ | |hltb = 9132 | ||
+ | |lutris = star-wars-the-force-unleashed | ||
|strategywiki = Star Wars: The Force Unleashed | |strategywiki = Star Wars: The Force Unleashed | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 43420 |
|wikipedia = Star Wars: The Force Unleashed | |wikipedia = Star Wars: The Force Unleashed | ||
|winehq = 10740 | |winehq = 10740 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{++}} The '''Ultimate Sith Edition''' is the only version available on PC and includes all DLCs released on consoles.<ref> | + | {{++}} The '''Ultimate Sith Edition''' is the only version available on PC and includes all DLCs released on consoles.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.firstpost.com/tech/reviews/star-wars-the-force-unleashed-sith-edition-3718733.html|title=Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: Sith Edition- Tech Reviews, Firstpost|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | {{--}} Capped at 30 | + | {{--}} Capped at 30 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|higher frame rates]]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|v7.40.0009}} disc check<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=379073&postcount=1|title=SecuROM v7.40.0009 confirmed|date=2017-04-29}}</ref> 2 DVDs | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|v7.40.0009}} disc check;<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=379073&postcount=1|title=SecuROM v7.40.0009 confirmed|date=2017-04-29}}</ref> 2 DVDs Disc 2 is used for check. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | star-wars-the-force-unleashed-ultimate-sith-edition-mac | Steam | Sold by [[Company:Aspyr Media|Aspyr Media]]. Mac version but Steam keys unlock all platforms.| | Windows, OS X }} |
− | |||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_the_force_unleashed_ultimate_sith_edition | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_the_force_unleashed_ultimate_sith_edition | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
− | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-the-force-unleashed | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play Pro}}. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-the-force-unleashed | Origin | Included with {{Store feature| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 32430 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 32430 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | star-wars-the-force-unleashed-ultimate-sith-edition | Steam | Sold by [[Company:Disney Interactive Studios|Disney Interactive Studios]]. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id515003911 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon| | key | Included with [https://gaming.amazon.com/star-wars-the-force-unleashed-fgwp-jul23 Prime Gaming] from June 29, 2023 to July 11, 2023<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://primegaming.blog/prime-gaming-july-content-update-four-free-games-and-in-game-content-for-honkai-star-rail-fifa-5223794de1c8|title=Prime Gaming July Content Update: Four Free Games and In-Game Content for Honkai: Star Rail, FIFA 23, League of Legends and more! | ||
+ | |date=2023-11-02}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} GOG.com and Steam users are already patched to the latest version | + | {{ii}} GOG.com and Steam users are already patched to the latest version. |
* [http://files.aspyr.com/support/SWTFU_PC_EFIGS_1.2_Update.exe Patch 1.2 (Europe)] | * [http://files.aspyr.com/support/SWTFU_PC_EFIGS_1.2_Update.exe Patch 1.2 (Europe)] | ||
* [http://files.aspyr.com/support/SWTFU_PC_EF_1.2_Update.exe Patch 1.2 (North America)] | * [http://files.aspyr.com/support/SWTFU_PC_EF_1.2_Update.exe Patch 1.2 (North America)] | ||
* [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3955/7/ Direct2Drive and other versions] | * [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3955/7/ Direct2Drive and other versions] | ||
+ | {{ii}} A computer restart is recommended before installing the patch. | ||
===Activate cloth simulation=== | ===Activate cloth simulation=== | ||
{{ii}} Cloth simulation is disabled by default, leading to some visual bugs on the character's costumes. | {{ii}} Cloth simulation is disabled by default, leading to some visual bugs on the character's costumes. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set ClothLevel|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set ClothLevel|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_the_force_unleashed_series/fix_activate_cloth_simulation|title=Activate Cloth Simulation|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Edit {{file|Config.xml}}. | # Edit {{file|Config.xml}}. | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Aspyr\Star Wars The Force Unleashed\|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\aspyr\star wars the force unleashed\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Aspyr\Star Wars The Force Unleashed\|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\aspyr\star wars the force unleashed\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/com.aspyr.swtfu.steam.plist/}} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Aspyr\Star Wars The Force Unleashed\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Aspyr\Star Wars The Force Unleashed\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Star Wars The Force Unleashed/SWTFU.BIN/}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = unknown |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-force-unleashed | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-force-unleashed | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the patched .exe|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= |
− | Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/506-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-12-fps-cap-fix/ FPS cap fix]. Available options are 40 FPS, 50 FPS, 60 FPS, and unlimited. | + | Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/506-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-12-fps-cap-fix/ FPS cap fix]. Available frame rate options are 40 FPS, 50 FPS, 60 FPS, and unlimited. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{--}} Some force-gripped objects and enemies will constantly move upwards when using the 50 and 60 FPS exes | + | {{--}} Some force-gripped objects and mechanical enemies will constantly move upwards ('''original game bug''') not affecting humanoids grip, and when using the 50 and 60 FPS exes this effect can be even more pronounced.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2016-12|comment=Happens with the majority of objects and not for humanoids.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/32430/discussions/0/627456486206668585/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/32430/discussions/0/540744936086401184/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/32430/discussions/0/620712364023089395/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> There is no working fix for SWTFU. |
− | {{ii}} All cutscenes, both pre-rendered and | + | {{ii}} All cutscenes, both pre-rendered and in-engine, will continue to run at 30 FPS. |
− | |||
{{ii}} May cause occasional crashes.{{cn|date=July 2016}} | {{ii}} May cause occasional crashes.{{cn|date=July 2016}} | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = limited | |key remap = limited | ||
|key remap notes = Doesn't change on-screen prompts. | |key remap notes = Doesn't change on-screen prompts. | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = false |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
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|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Game is advertised as supporting surround sound; however, surround sound support is heavily broken and results in background music only playing out of the front-left speaker.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619121927/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1326638 Music in front-left speaker only. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619121913/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1501142 near-muted in-game sounds - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Game is advertised as supporting surround sound; however, surround sound support is heavily broken and results in background music only playing out of the front-left speaker. Only workaround is to set windows speaker settings to Stereo before playing, resulting in at least functional Stereo sound, all the game supports.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619121927/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1326638 Music in front-left speaker only. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619121913/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1501142 near-muted in-game sounds - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = The original Star Wars theme and other pieces composed by John Williams are present throughout the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/173-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-ii-1-1 v1.1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Also available in Steam version; see [[# | + | |notes = Also available in Steam version; see [[#Enabling unsupported languages|enabling unsupported languages]]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.centraldetraducoes.net.br/2011/08/traducao-do-star-wars-force-unleashed-pc.html Translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = hackable |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Also available in Steam version; see [[# | + | |notes = Also available in Steam version; see [[#Enabling unsupported languages|enabling unsupported languages]]. Fan voice-over by [https://vk.com/club76249462 «Mechanics VoiceOver»], [https://www.mediafire.com/file/7jjqmjdx8p63t2r/SWTFU_Rus_Snd.zip/file download]. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==== | + | ====Enabling unsupported languages==== |
{{ii}} Steam version of game includes Polish and Russian languages in game files disabled by default and without option to be enabled from Steam properties menu. | {{ii}} Steam version of game includes Polish and Russian languages in game files disabled by default and without option to be enabled from Steam properties menu. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the registry|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Reton|date=2017-04-29}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\aspyr\star wars the force unleashed\</code>. | # Go to <code>{{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\aspyr\star wars the force unleashed\</code>. | ||
# Set <code>language</code> value to <code>pl</code> for Polish or <code>ru</code> for Russian. | # Set <code>language</code> value to <code>pl</code> for Polish or <code>ru</code> for Russian. | ||
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# In the next window click the checkbox in the Deny column for <code>Write Owner</code>. | # In the next window click the checkbox in the Deny column for <code>Write Owner</code>. | ||
# Click <code>OK</code> in each of the three opened windows. | # Click <code>OK</code> in each of the three opened windows. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Alternate method|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Itzrealkardi1|date=2023-05-15}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{P|game}}</code>. | ||
+ | # Open <code>installscript.vdf</code> with a notepad. | ||
+ | # Locate the <code>English</code> section. | ||
+ | # Locate and replace <code>en</code> with either <code>pl</code> for Polish or <code>ru</code> for Russian. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Missing Sounds in Raxus Prime and Death Star levels=== | ===Missing Sounds in Raxus Prime and Death Star levels=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace Missing Sounds|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205234952/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1481323 Possible fix for missing sounds on Raxus Prime and Death Star - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Replace Missing Sounds|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205234952/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1481323 Possible fix for missing sounds on Raxus Prime and Death Star - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/505-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-missing-sounds-fix/ missing sounds fix]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/505-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-missing-sounds-fix/ missing sounds fix]. | ||
− | # Decompress with [ | + | # Decompress with [https://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip]. |
# Extract files to <code>{{p|game}}\LevelPacks\</code> | # Extract files to <code>{{p|game}}\LevelPacks\</code> | ||
# Overwrite all files when prompted. | # Overwrite all files when prompted. | ||
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===Missing Sounds in Tie Factory level, specific to the French version=== | ===Missing Sounds in Tie Factory level, specific to the French version=== | ||
{{ii}} The French Steam version of the game is missing sounds for the Tie Factory level. | {{ii}} The French Steam version of the game is missing sounds for the Tie Factory level. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Replace Missing Sounds for the French version|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace Missing Sounds for the French version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/32430/discussions/0/612823460253788761/|title=Fix for the Tie Factory Level (no sound) Specific to the French version |date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1013-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-missing-sounds-fix-for-tie-factory-level/ missing sounds fix]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1013-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-missing-sounds-fix-for-tie-factory-level/ missing sounds fix]. | ||
− | # Decompress with [ | + | # Decompress with [https://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip]. |
# Extract files to <code>{{p|game}}\LevelPacks\</code> | # Extract files to <code>{{p|game}}\LevelPacks\</code> | ||
# Overwrite all files when prompted. | # Overwrite all files when prompted. | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos app notes = 32-bit only.<ref> | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
+ | |macos app notes = 32-bit only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000214186|title=MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 30 GB | |minHD = 30 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = ATI Radeon 2600 | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon HD 2600 |
|minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 8600 | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 8600 | ||
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|minSM = 3.0 | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
− | |minaudio = | + | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible |
|mincont = Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller | |mincont = Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller | ||
|minother = Windows XP/Windows Vista compatible mouse and keyboard, 8X DVD-ROM drive | |minother = Windows XP/Windows Vista compatible mouse and keyboard, 8X DVD-ROM drive |
Latest revision as of 08:47, 29 May 2024
Developers | |
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LucasArts | |
Windows | Aspyr Media |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Russia | 1C Company |
Engines | |
Ronin[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 6, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | November 6, 2009 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 65 |
IGDB | 71 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Hack and slash |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Star Wars: The Force Unleashed |
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed | |
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Subseries of Star Wars | |
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed | 2009 |
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II | 2010 |
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.
Key points
- The Ultimate Sith Edition is the only version available on PC and includes all DLCs released on consoles.[2]
- Capped at 30 FPS. See higher frame rates.
General information
- Aspyr Media support page (archived)
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM v7.40.0009 DRM disc check;[3] 2 DVDs Disc 2 is used for check. | |||
GamersGate | Sold by Aspyr Media. Mac version but Steam keys unlock all platforms. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Origin | Included with EA Play Pro. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | |||
Steam | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | Sold by Disney Interactive Studios. | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | Included with Prime Gaming from June 29, 2023 to July 11, 2023[4] |
Essential improvements
Patches
- GOG.com and Steam users are already patched to the latest version.
- A computer restart is recommended before installing the patch.
Activate cloth simulation
- Cloth simulation is disabled by default, leading to some visual bugs on the character's costumes.
Set ClothLevel[5] |
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Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Aspyr\Star Wars The Force Unleashed\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\aspyr\star wars the force unleashed\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Preferences/com.aspyr.swtfu.steam.plist/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32430/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Aspyr\Star Wars The Force Unleashed\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Star Wars The Force Unleashed/SWTFU.BIN/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32430/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | If an option doesn't appear it can be forced by going to config.xml (see Game data). Make sure to mark the file as Read Only after making any changes. |
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Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Resolutions above 1920x1080 can be forced in the config.xml file. See the WSGF entry. |
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Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use Unknownproject's solution. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Capped at 30 FPS; see High frame rate. | ||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is tied to refresh rate if unlimited FPS cap fix is used; see High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
High frame rate
Use the patched .exe[citation needed] |
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Use the FPS cap fix. Available frame rate options are 40 FPS, 50 FPS, 60 FPS, and unlimited. Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Doesn't change on-screen prompts. | |
Mouse acceleration | Reverse mouse acceleration, can't be disabled. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Both axes can be inverted independently. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Launcher requires at least one mouse click or key press. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Both axes can be inverted independently. |
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 | Input Device needs to be set to Xbox 360 Controller in launcher before being visible in-game. |
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Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Game is advertised as supporting surround sound; however, surround sound support is heavily broken and results in background music only playing out of the front-left speaker. Only workaround is to set windows speaker settings to Stereo before playing, resulting in at least functional Stereo sound, all the game supports.[10][11] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | The original Star Wars theme and other pieces composed by John Williams are present throughout the game. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation - v1.1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Also available in Steam version; see enabling unsupported languages. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Translation. | |||
Russian | Also available in Steam version; see enabling unsupported languages. Fan voice-over by «Mechanics VoiceOver», download. | |||
Spanish |
Enabling unsupported languages
- Steam version of game includes Polish and Russian languages in game files disabled by default and without option to be enabled from Steam properties menu.
Edit the registry[12] |
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Alternate method[13] |
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Issues fixed
Missing Sounds in Raxus Prime and Death Star levels
- The Steam and Origin versions of the game are missing sounds for the Raxus Prime and Death Star levels.
Replace Missing Sounds[14] |
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Missing Sounds in Tie Factory level, specific to the French version
- The French Steam version of the game is missing sounds for the Tie Factory level.
Replace Missing Sounds for the French version[15] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | 32-bit only.[16] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | Also uses Digital Molecular Matter (DMM) for destructible environments.[1] |
Audio | Miles Sound System | 7.2c |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.9g |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP2 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon X2 5200+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon X2 6000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 Nvidia GeForce 8600 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT 512 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Controller | Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller | |
Other | Windows XP/Windows Vista compatible mouse and keyboard, 8X DVD-ROM drive |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8, 10.6.2, 10.7, 10.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB + 1 GB Swap File | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 Nvidia GeForce 8600 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for 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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/32430/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (32430) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 GDC '08: LucasArts prioritizing PS3 dev, unleashing Force - GameSpot
- ↑ Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: Sith Edition- Tech Reviews, Firstpost - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SecuROM v7.40.0009 confirmed - last accessed on 2017-04-29
- ↑ Prime Gaming July Content Update: Four Free Games and In-Game Content for Honkai: Star Rail, FIFA 23, League of Legends and more! - last accessed on 2023-11-02
- ↑ Activate Cloth Simulation - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2016-12
- Happens with the majority of objects and not for humanoids.
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Music in front-left speaker only. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ near-muted in-game sounds - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Verified by User:Reton on 2017-04-29
- ↑ Verified by User:Itzrealkardi1 on 2023-05-15
- ↑ Possible fix for missing sounds on Raxus Prime and Death Star - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Fix for the Tie Factory Level (no sound) Specific to the French version - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023