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{{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 38220 | GFWL, Steam | | | Windows | unavailable}} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 38220 | GFWL, Steam | | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL, unknown | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121128034322/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Section-8-PC/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d804535007e3|title=Section 8 PC - Xbox.com|date=2024-05-11}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL| | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|activation=ssa|ZDPP=no|local=yes}} |
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Seek and Destroy Map Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{--}} The Seek and Destroy DLC is no longer available for purchase due to the Games for Windows Marketplace being shut down. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3616/7/30563 downloaded manually] (extract the contents and run either of the executables).<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | {{ii}} A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3616/7/30563 downloaded manually] (extract the contents and run either of the executables).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-03-02|comment=}}</ref> |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = Use the [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3616/7/30564 German language pack]. | |notes = Use the [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3616/7/30564 German language pack]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|online play players = 40 | |online play players = 40 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
− | |online play notes = Section 8 Online has been discontinued, taking down statistics and ranked play with their respective achievements.<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | |online play notes = Section 8 Online has been discontinued, taking down statistics and ranked play with their respective achievements.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-03-02|comment=}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Retail copies cannot be launched after updating to the 1.1 version=== | ===Retail copies cannot be launched after updating to the 1.1 version=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The only fix found is to use a no-DVD patch.<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | {{ii}} The only fix found is to use a no-DVD patch.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-03-02|comment=Tested with a brand new retail copy. After installing, activating the game in GFWL and updating to 1.1, SecuROM throws a "Wrong Disc Inserted" error. Could not find any other method than to use a no-DVD patch.}}</ref> |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Cannot continue after "Press any key" prompt=== | ===Cannot continue after "Press any key" prompt=== |
Latest revision as of 18:45, 4 September 2024
Developers | |
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TimeGate Studios | |
Publishers | |
SouthPeak Interactive | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 4, 2009 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 72 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS, TPS, Action |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Section 8 |
Section 8 | |
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Section 8 | 2009 |
Section 8: Prejudice | 2011 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. | |||
Steam (unavailable) | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [1] |
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM[Note 1]
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Seek and Destroy Map Pack |
- The Seek and Destroy DLC is no longer available for purchase due to the Games for Windows Marketplace being shut down.
Essential improvements
Patches
- A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be downloaded manually (extract the contents and run either of the executables).[2]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Section8\S8Game\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38220/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38220/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Image is Vert- and FOV cannot be adjusted to compensate. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
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. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
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 | Presets only. | |
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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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 |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Sound Effect and Voice. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Use the German language pack. | |||
French | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Unofficial translation; download. |
Network
- Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 16 | Versus Can be connected to with offline GFWL accounts. |
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Online play | 40 | Versus Section 8 Online has been discontinued, taking down statistics and ranked play with their respective achievements.[3] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Developer-maintained servers known as Section 8 Online have been shutdown in 2013 with developer's bankruptcy. Players can create their own. | |
Self-hosting | Hosting a dedicated server does not allow the hosting player to play. | |
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues unresolved
Retail copies cannot be launched after updating to the 1.1 version
- The only fix found is to use a no-DVD patch.[4]
Issues fixed
Cannot continue after "Press any key" prompt
Update client[5] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
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 (SP3) | Vista (SP1) |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+ |
Intel Dual or Quad Core 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon X2 4000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7800 series ATI Radeon X1800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: SSA activation, supports local profiles.
- ↑ 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 (38220) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Section 8 PC - Xbox.com - last accessed on 2024-05-11
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-03-02
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-03-02
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-03-02
- Tested with a brand new retail copy. After installing, activating the game in GFWL and updating to 1.1, SecuROM throws a "Wrong Disc Inserted" error. Could not find any other method than to use a no-DVD patch.
- ↑ Unable to play on Windows 8 :: Section 8 General Discussions