Difference between revisions of "Red Faction: Armageddon"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Volition}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Volition}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ|2011-2013}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2013-2020}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver|2020-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Geo-Mod|name=Geo-Mod 2.5}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Geo-Mod 2.0|name=Geo-Mod 2.5}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 7, 2011}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 7, 2011|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/oldnews/5617|title=News - New Release - Red Faction: Armageddon|date=2023-10-01}}</ref>}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|red-faction-armageddon|75}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|red-faction-armageddon|75}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|red-faction-armageddon|75}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|red-faction-armageddon|75}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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|gogcom id = 1577877141 | |gogcom id = 1577877141 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1189065674,1543460982 | |gogcom id side = 1189065674,1543460982 | ||
− | |official site= https://www. | + | |official site= https://www.volitiongames.com/games/red-faction-armageddon/ |
|hltb = 7685 | |hltb = 7685 | ||
− | | | + | |lutris = red-faction-armageddon |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 53001 |
|wikipedia = Red Faction: Armageddon | |wikipedia = Red Faction: Armageddon | ||
|winehq = 14755 | |winehq = 14755 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | + | {{mm}} [https://redfaction.help/ Red Faction Help] - community help site for game series | |
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{{GOG.com links|1577877141|red_faction_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1577877141|red_faction_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/55110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/55110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Red Faction Complete. | | Windows}} |
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | red_faction_armageddon | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | red_faction_armageddon | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Humble | red-faction-armageddon | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | red-faction-armageddon | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 55110 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 55110 | Steam, DRM-free | {{removed DRM|Steam|CEG}} was removed in the August 2016 patches.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=37526#c6|title=Red Faction: Armageddon - Crash after seconds play video intro - WineHQ Bugzilla|date=May 2023}}</ref> DRM-free after [[#Game crashing on "New Game" (Steam version)|switching]] to the ''publicbeta'' branch, creating a {{file|steam_appid.txt}} file containing its Steam ID number {{code|55110}} in {{p|game}}, and then launching directly from the executables with the <code>-packfiles</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0052YFO2S | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | red-faction-armageddon | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2643-2 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | red-faction-armageddon | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Path to War | | + | {{DLC/row| Path to War | Included in Red Faction Complete. | Windows }} |
{{DLC/row| Recon Pack | Included in Path to War DLC. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Recon Pack | Included in Path to War DLC. | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Commando Pack | Included in Path to War DLC. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Commando Pack | Included in Path to War DLC. | Windows }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\build\pc\cache\</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\build\pc\cache\</code>. | ||
− | # Delete or rename <code> | + | # Delete or rename any <code>.bik</code> file starting with <code>legal_</code> or <code>logo_</code>. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip game launcher=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Swap executables|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/55110/discussions/0/846942156022697644/#c3974929535249437854|title=Is There Any Way to Skip the Launcher? :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{P|game}} | ||
+ | # Rename {{file|rf4_launcher.exe}} to something else (e.g. {{file|rf4_launcher_disabled.exe}}) | ||
+ | # Rename {{file|RedFactionArmageddon.exe}} (for DirectX 9) or {{file|RedFactionArmageddon_DX11.exe}} (for DirectX 11) to {{file|rf4_launcher.exe}} | ||
+ | # Run the game with the <code>-packfiles</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\55110\remote\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\55110\remote\player_options.rfao_pc<br>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Volition\Red Faction: Armageddon\Video Settings}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{--}} Configuration file is encrypted. | {{--}} Configuration file is encrypted. | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\55110\remote\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\55110\remote\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|GOG.com|{{P|localappdata}}\GOG.com\Galaxy\Applications\51153456908161049\Storage\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} 23 manual save slots + 1 autosave slot available. | {{ii}} 23 manual save slots + 1 autosave slot available. | ||
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===[[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 = |
− | |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 = |
}} | }} | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in registry|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/red-faction-armageddon Red Faction Armageddon | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in registry|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/red-faction-armageddon Red Faction Armageddon | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Open [[Windows#Registry Editor|Registry Editor]] |
− | # | + | # Navigate to the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration key location]] |
− | # Set your resolution in <code>ResolutionWidth</code> and <code>ResolutionHeight</code>. | + | # Set your resolution in the <code>ResolutionWidth</code> and <code>ResolutionHeight</code> DWORDs. |
}} | }} | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = V1, Wired |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
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|button prompts = Xbox | |button prompts = Xbox | ||
|button prompts notes = | |button prompts notes = | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Using a hex editor, open ''appmanifest_55110.acf'' in the ''steamapps'' folder of the drive the game is installed to, and change "english" in the "language" lines to "Japanese" (if the Spike logo appears in the game's startup sequence, the process was successful). | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Translation by 'Tribo Gamer', [https://joao13traducoes.com/2024/03/pc-red-faction-armageddon-tribo-gamer/ download] | ||
+ | |fan = false | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|upnp = unknown | |upnp = unknown | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Video settings won't stick=== | ===Video settings won't stick=== | ||
{{ii}} On later versions of Windows, video settings might reset back to defaults after closing and relaunching the game. | {{ii}} On later versions of Windows, video settings might reset back to defaults after closing and relaunching the game. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Change compatibility settings|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change compatibility settings|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/55110/discussions/0/828924672532562193/|title=:: Game doesn't save video settings - Steam Users' Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Set the file <code>rf4_launcher.exe</code> to compatibility mode with <code>Windows XP (Service Pack 3)</code>. | # Set the file <code>rf4_launcher.exe</code> to compatibility mode with <code>Windows XP (Service Pack 3)</code>. | ||
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{{++}} Nordic Games (current owners of Red Faction) have released a beta patch fixing the issue. | {{++}} Nordic Games (current owners of Red Faction) have released a beta patch fixing the issue. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Opt into the public beta branch|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Opt into the public beta branch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/55110/discussions/0/353916981469432598/|title=:: New Game CRASH - BETA FIX - Steam Users' Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | #Right-click | + | #Right-click '''Red Faction: Armageddon''' in your Steam Library and select '''Properties'''. |
− | # | + | #On the '''Betas''' tab, select the '''publicbeta''' branch, and allow the patch to download. |
− | + | }} | |
+ | |||
+ | ===Game stuck on system initializing screen=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} On modern AMD CPUs such as the 7000 series the game won't load past the System Initializing screen. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable One CCD|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/55110/discussions/0/6126609705329076255/|title=::INFINITE LOADING SCREEN (game is not responding) - Steam Users' Forums|date=July 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # If your CPU has two CCD's (such as 7950x3D) disable one in your BIOS. | ||
+ | # Alternatively you can download Ryzen Master and enable game mode then restart your system. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===The campaign won't start and boots back to the main menu or crashes=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This issue is caused by having a CPU with 16 cores. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set process affinity in Windows|fix= | ||
+ | The amount of CPU cores the game is using may be limited in Windows. Note that this must be manually re-applied every time the game is started. | ||
+ | # Start the game. | ||
+ | # Open [[Task Manager]], find the game in the list, right click -> '''Go to details'''. | ||
+ | # Right click the game in the details tab -> '''Set affinity'''. | ||
+ | # Untick CPU cores so the game has no more than 16 cores available. | ||
+ | # Press OK. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Using [https://bitsum.com/ Process Lasso] to limit the number of CPU cores the game uses, provides a solution. |ref=<ref>https://www.redfactionwiki.com/wiki/Red_Faction:_Armageddon_FAQ</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9, 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 11 |
|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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
− | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = 1.99d |
|multiplayer = Steamworks | |multiplayer = Steamworks | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 23:06, 25 March 2024
Developers | |
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Volition | |
Publishers | |
2011-2013 | THQ |
2013-2020 | THQ Nordic |
2020-present | Deep Silver |
Engines | |
Geo-Mod 2.5 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 7, 2011[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 75 |
IGDB | 75 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Red Faction |
Red Faction | |
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Red Faction | 2001 |
Red Faction II | 2003 |
Red Faction: Guerrilla | 2009 |
Red Faction: Armageddon | 2011 |
Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered | 2018 |
Red Faction: Armageddon is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action and shooter game in the Red Faction series.
General information
- Red Faction Help - community help site for game series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Retail | Red Faction Complete. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Steam CEG DRM was removed in the August 2016 patches.[2] DRM-free after switching to the publicbeta branch, creating a steam_appid.txt file containing its Steam ID number 55110 in <path-to-game>, and then launching directly from the executables with the -packfiles parameter. |
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Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
(unavailable) | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Path to War | Included in Red Faction Complete. | |
Recon Pack | Included in Path to War DLC. | |
Commando Pack | Included in Path to War DLC. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
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Skip game launcher
Swap executables[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\55110\remote\player_options.rfao_pc HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Volition\Red Faction: Armageddon\Video Settings[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/55110/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Configuration file is encrypted.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\55110\remote\ |
GOG.com | %LOCALAPPDATA%\GOG.com\Galaxy\Applications\51153456908161049\Storage\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/55110/pfx/[Note 2] |
- 23 manual save slots + 1 autosave slot available.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See Multi-monitor. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[4] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Multi-monitor
- Multi-monitor resolutions can be set in the registry. Use together with the Field of view (FOV) fix to improve the visible area.
- Stretched HUD and crosshair.
Set resolution in registry[5] |
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Ultra-widescreen
Have to use a "Hex Editor" on the RedFactionArmageddon_DX11.exe [citation needed]
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Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Apply the Red Faction: Armageddon FOV Fix[6] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Can only switch between pre-defined layouts. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
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 | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | , Wired |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Occasionally changes button prompts |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Using a hex editor, open appmanifest_55110.acf in the steamapps folder of the drive the game is installed to, and change "english" in the "language" lines to "Japanese" (if the Spike logo appears in the game's startup sequence, the process was successful). | |||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Translation by 'Tribo Gamer', download | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | Co-op |
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Online play | 4 | 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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TCP | 7755 |
UDP | 7755 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Video settings won't stick
- On later versions of Windows, video settings might reset back to defaults after closing and relaunching the game.
Change compatibility settings[7] |
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Game crashing on "New Game" (Steam version)
- Broken by a recent Steam update.
- Nordic Games (current owners of Red Faction) have released a beta patch fixing the issue.
Opt into the public beta branch[8] |
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Game stuck on system initializing screen
- On modern AMD CPUs such as the 7000 series the game won't load past the System Initializing screen.
Disable One CCD[9] |
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- This issue is caused by having a CPU with 16 cores.
Set process affinity in Windows |
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The amount of CPU cores the game is using may be limited in Windows. Note that this must be manually re-applied every time the game is started.
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Using Process Lasso to limit the number of CPU cores the game uses, provides a solution.[10] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 11 | |
Shader Model support | 3, 4, 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | Wwise | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.99d |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon X2 2.0 GHz |
Intel Core i5 AMD Phenom II X4 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 3000 series Nvidia GeForce 8800 series 320 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
ATI Radeon HD 5000 series Nvidia GeForce GTX 400 series 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible Shader model 4.0 support |
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>/55110/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (55110) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ News - New Release - Red Faction: Armageddon - last accessed on 2023-10-01
- ↑ Red Faction: Armageddon - Crash after seconds play video intro - WineHQ Bugzilla - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Is There Any Way to Skip the Launcher? :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Red Faction Armageddon | WSGF
- ↑ RF Armageddon FOV - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ :: Game doesn't save video settings - Steam Users' Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ :: New Game CRASH - BETA FIX - Steam Users' Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ ::INFINITE LOADING SCREEN (game is not responding) - Steam Users' Forums - last accessed on July 2023
- ↑ https://www.redfactionwiki.com/wiki/Red_Faction:_Armageddon_FAQ