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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Sourcenext|Windows}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Sourcenext|Windows}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom}}
 
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 28, 2006|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://web.archive.org/web/20060703040416/http://www.sourcenext.com:80/products/seihin_new.html Sourcenext new product information page]</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 28, 2006|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://web.archive.org/web/20060703040416/http://www.sourcenext.com:80/products/seihin_new.html Sourcenext new product information page]</ref>}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Cinematic camera }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Survival horror }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Pre-rendered graphics, Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Horror, North America, Zombies }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Resident Evil }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|strategywiki = Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext)
 
|strategywiki = Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext)
|mobygames    = resident-evil-3-nemesis
+
|lutris      = resident-evil-3-nemesis
 +
|mobygames    = 3321
 
|wikipedia    = Resident Evil 3
 
|wikipedia    = Resident Evil 3
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|official site=https://web.archive.org/web/20061218012358/http://www.sourcenext.com/titles/ent/63080/
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Resident Evil}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
{{ii}} Port of Biohazard 3: Last Escape made for Windows 2000 / XP.
+
|introduction =
{{++}} Has improved compatibility for modern versions of Windows.
+
 
{{++}} Has the highest quality FMVs out of any other release.
+
|release history = It is the second PC port of ''[[Resident Evil 3: Nemesis]]'', this time designed to work on Windows 2000 and XP. It was only released in Japan, without a native English version. However, fan-made translations are available; see [[#Localizations|Localizations]]. It has the highest quality FMVs out of any other release.
{{--}} Death scenes are censored.
+
 
 +
|current state = The game has better compatibility with modern systems than the 1999 version. However, it suffers from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqw2HMUrNiA PSX's shakey polygon/vertices effect] (the same effect can be produced on the original ''[[Resident Evil 2]]'' port when running in software mode) due to low-precision vertex transformation. Also, random crashes might occur during door transitions due to incorrect sound handling. Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]] to fix both issues.
 +
}}
 +
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://residentevil.wikia.com/Resident_Evil_Wiki Resident Evil Wiki]
+
{{ii}} Press {{Key|F2}} to access the game settings and {{Key|F9}} to quit the program.
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{ii}} Latest version is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1224-biohazard-3-last-escape-sourcenext-110-patch/ 1.1.0]. Save files from version 1.0 will not work with version 1.1.0.
 
{{ii}} Latest version is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1224-biohazard-3-last-escape-sourcenext-110-patch/ 1.1.0]. Save files from version 1.0 will not work with version 1.1.0.
  
===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/resident-evil-3-restoration-project/ Resident Evil 3: Restoration Project]===
+
===[https://classicrebirth.com/index.php/downloads/resident-evil-3-classic-rebirth/ Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]===
{{++}} Replaces low quality cut scenes and audio with higher quality versions. The English voiceover was ported from the PSX version. Its quality is much higher than that of PC version. And the music is replaced with files from the official OST
+
{{++}} Includes a full English translation (movies will still retain Japanese game title and subtitles).
{{ii}} Replaces old low resolution cut scenes with higher quality uncut versions
+
{{++}} Improves the general compatibility on modern operating systems with no extra fiddling, lowers the system requirements (can literally run on a toaster), and improves/stabilizes performance for a smoother game experience.
{{ii}} Removes Japanese subtitles on some cut scenes
+
{{++}} Replaces DirectDraw 5.00 with DirectX 9, for modern GPU support, and forces the game to run in 32 bits instead of 16 bits.
{{ii}} Replaces voice over and music files with lossless versions
+
{{++}} Replaces DirectSound with XAudio 2.9, which takes care of random crashes at door transitions and fixes looping issues with all music and some samples.
 +
{{++}} Replaces DirectInput 5.00 with XInput, DirectInput 8.00, and Raw Input. This improves compatibility with most game controllers and reduces laggy/missed inputs.
 +
{{++}} Replaces DirectShow video playback with a custom video player that doesn’t depend on deprecated Microsoft technologies.<br> No codecs required, FFmpeg takes care of SourceNext dvds/rawvideo and Mediakite mpeg, and it also adds native MP4 + AAC support for video packs.
 +
{{++}} Optionally fixes rendering issues like wobbly polygons and warped textures.
 +
{{++}} Restores displaying for all rasterization effects such as screen shakes, TV static, and special fades.
 +
{{++}} Adds an option to display backgrounds at the same resolution as masking sprites to have a more faithful PlayStation-like experience.
 +
{{++}} Adds a series of QoL optional toggles like door removal, favorable RNG for puzzles and enemy placements, and univocal outfit names.
 +
{{++}} Reintegrates The Mercenaries extra mode with an option in the title screen, removing the need for a dedicated executable.
 +
{{++}} Reintegrates the PlayStation option screen and gives it functional PC settings.
 +
{{ii}} Requires version 1.1.0.
 +
{{ii}} Run the game with {{code|-config}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to configure options.
 +
 
 +
===[http://re123.bplaced.net/board/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=1334 High Quality Audio]===
 +
{{++}} Replaces the voice acting and music with the ones from the restoration project mod.
 +
 
 +
===[https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil3nemesis/mods/20/ 4K Remastered FMVs]===
 +
{{++}} Reduces the pixelation in the FMVs significantly.
 +
 
 +
===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/resident-evil-3-nemesis-seamless-hd-project/downloads/resident-evil-3-nemesis-seamless-hd-project-for-pc-sourcenext Seamless HD Project]===
 +
{{++}} Replaces textures with upscaled versions.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\bio3.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedata}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedata}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} This is the default path. The save file location can be determined via regedit.
  
 
==Video==
 
==Video==
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
|widescreen resolution notes=  
+
|widescreen resolution notes= Stretches to Monitor Aspect Ratio. Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]].
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = false
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]]
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
|windowed notes            =  
+
|windowed notes            = Press {{Key|F8}} or set {{key|Windowed}} in the game settings.
|borderless windowed        = false
+
|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]]
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|60 fps                    = false
+
|60 fps                    = limited
 
|60 fps notes              = Gameplay and FMVs run at 30 FPS. Menus and door loading screens run at 60 FPS.
 
|60 fps notes              = Gameplay and FMVs run at 30 FPS. Menus and door loading screens run at 60 FPS.
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu                = false
|mouse menu notes          = No mouse support.
+
|mouse menu notes          = No mouse support
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller sensitivity    = false
 
|controller sensitivity    = false
|controller sensitivity notes= Only uses digital input.
+
|controller sensitivity notes= Only uses digital input
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|xinput controllers        = false
+
|xinput controllers        = hackable
|xinput controllers notes  =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]]
|xbox prompts              = false
+
|xbox prompts              = hackable
|xbox prompts notes        =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]]
 
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
|dualshock prompts        = false
+
|dualshock prompts        = hackable
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
+
|dualshock prompts notes  = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]]
|light bar support        = false
+
|light bar support        = hackable
|light bar support notes  =  
+
|light bar support notes  = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]]
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = USB
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = USB
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
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|other button prompts      = generic
 
|other button prompts      = generic
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
|button prompts            = Generic
+
|controller hotplug        = hackable
|button prompts notes      =
+
|controller hotplug notes  = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]]
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
 
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = false
 
|eax support              = false
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]] for the original English localization.
 +
|fan      = false
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation by Accadon, [https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil3nemesis/mods/5 download].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = {{term|FMV}}s have subtitles encoded into the actual video stream ("hardsubs").
+
  |notes    = {{term|FMV}}s have subtitles encoded in the video stream ("hardsubs").<br> Three {{term|FMV}}s have hardcoded subtitles.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation by Krzys837, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3853 download].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = English
+
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
  |interface = false
+
  |interface = hackable
  |audio    = true
+
|audio    = false
  |subtitles = false
+
|subtitles = hackable
  |notes    =  
+
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/476_traducao-do-resident-evil-3-nemesis-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download].
  |fan      = false
+
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
  |audio    = hackable
 +
  |subtitles = hackable
 +
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://mega.nz/folder/fqg3SSwZ#yebAg87JARCcGXhbpGFOLg download]. There are also voice-overs.<br> Need to unpack into the game folder and run {{file|Install.bat}}.
 +
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{ii}} All fan translations and voice-overs require [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]].
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|directdraw versions    = 5
|direct3d notes        =
+
|directdraw notes      = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]] for Direct3D 9 support
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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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 arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}

Latest revision as of 21:31, 18 September 2024

Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext)
Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext) cover
Developers
Capcom
Windows Sourcenext
Release dates
Windows April 28, 2006[1]
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Cinematic camera
Controls Direct control
Genres Survival horror
Art styles Pre-rendered graphics, Realistic
Themes Contemporary, Horror, North America, Zombies
Series Resident Evil
Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext) guide on StrategyWiki
Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext) on MobyGames
Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext) on Wikipedia
Resident Evil 1996
Resident Evil 2 1999
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis 1999
Resident Evil Survivor 2002
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Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext) 2006
Resident Evil 4 2007
Resident Evil 5 2009
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City 2012
Resident Evil 6 2013
Resident Evil: Revelations (series)
Resident Evil 4 Ultimate HD Edition 2014
Resident Evil HD Remaster 2015
Resident Evil Zero HD Remaster 2016
Umbrella Corps 2016
Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour 2016
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard 2017
Resident Evil 2 (2019) 2019
Resident Evil 3 (2020) 2020
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Resident Evil Village 2021
Resident Evil Re:Verse 2022
Resident Evil 4 (2023) 2023

Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext) is a singleplayer cinematic camera survival horror game in the Resident Evil series.

It is the second PC port of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, this time designed to work on Windows 2000 and XP. It was only released in Japan, without a native English version. However, fan-made translations are available; see Localizations. It has the highest quality FMVs out of any other release.

The game has better compatibility with modern systems than the 1999 version. However, it suffers from PSX's shakey polygon/vertices effect (the same effect can be produced on the original Resident Evil 2 port when running in software mode) due to low-precision vertex transformation. Also, random crashes might occur during door transitions due to incorrect sound handling. Use Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth to fix both issues.


General information

Press F2 to access the game settings and F9 to quit the program.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
CD key
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

Latest version is 1.1.0. Save files from version 1.0 will not work with version 1.1.0.

Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth

Includes a full English translation (movies will still retain Japanese game title and subtitles).
Improves the general compatibility on modern operating systems with no extra fiddling, lowers the system requirements (can literally run on a toaster), and improves/stabilizes performance for a smoother game experience.
Replaces DirectDraw 5.00 with DirectX 9, for modern GPU support, and forces the game to run in 32 bits instead of 16 bits.
Replaces DirectSound with XAudio 2.9, which takes care of random crashes at door transitions and fixes looping issues with all music and some samples.
Replaces DirectInput 5.00 with XInput, DirectInput 8.00, and Raw Input. This improves compatibility with most game controllers and reduces laggy/missed inputs.
Replaces DirectShow video playback with a custom video player that doesn’t depend on deprecated Microsoft technologies.
No codecs required, FFmpeg takes care of SourceNext dvds/rawvideo and Mediakite mpeg, and it also adds native MP4 + AAC support for video packs.
Optionally fixes rendering issues like wobbly polygons and warped textures.
Restores displaying for all rasterization effects such as screen shakes, TV static, and special fades.
Adds an option to display backgrounds at the same resolution as masking sprites to have a more faithful PlayStation-like experience.
Adds a series of QoL optional toggles like door removal, favorable RNG for puzzles and enemy placements, and univocal outfit names.
Reintegrates The Mercenaries extra mode with an option in the title screen, removing the need for a dedicated executable.
Reintegrates the PlayStation option screen and gives it functional PC settings.
Requires version 1.1.0.
Run the game with -config command line argument to configure options.

High Quality Audio

Replaces the voice acting and music with the ones from the restoration project mod.

4K Remastered FMVs

Reduces the pixelation in the FMVs significantly.

Seamless HD Project

Replaces textures with upscaled versions.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\bio3.ini[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\savedata[Note 1]
This is the default path. The save file location can be determined via regedit.

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Stretches to Monitor Aspect Ratio. Use Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Use Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Press F8 or set Windowed in the game settings.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
Gameplay and FMVs run at 30 FPS. Menus and door loading screens run at 60 FPS.
120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Input

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Use Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth for the original English localization.
German
Fan translation by Accadon, download.
Japanese
FMVs have subtitles encoded in the video stream ("hardsubs").
Three FMVs have hardcoded subtitles.
Polish
Fan translation by Krzys837, download.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Fan translation, download. There are also voice-overs.
Need to unpack into the game folder and run Install.bat.
All fan translations and voice-overs require Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DirectDraw 5 Use Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth for Direct3D 9 support
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
Other 2x speed CD-ROM


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 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).

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