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F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R.	2005
F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate	2007
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin	2009
F.E.A.R. 3	2011
F.E.A.R. Online	2014

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

F.E.A.R. is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the F.E.A.R. series.

The first expansion pack, Extraction Point, was released in October 2006. The second one, Perseus Mandate, was released in November 2007 as a standalone product and is handled in its own article. In 2006, a multiplayer-only client titled F.E.A.R. Combat was also released.

General information

Official manual

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series

GOG.com Support Page

Steam Community Discussions

Steam Community Discussions (Extraction Point)

Steam Community Discussions (Perseus Mandate)

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		SecuROM 7.00.00.0128 DRM, 5 CDs or 1 DVD.
		Ultimate Shooter Edition. The only version available in Germany.
GOG.com		Platinum Edition. Multiplayer executable creates dormant SecuROM files.^[2]
Green Man Gaming
Steam		Complete Pack. Expansions don't require Steam to be running.
GamersGate (unavailable)		SecuROM PA DRM
Steam (unavailable)		Standalone release. SDK needs fixes in registry.

The GOG install removes SecuROM, GameSpy, and Punkbuster. GOG is 15.6 GB [136 files], Steam is 16.5 GB [161 files].^[3]

Not available for sale on GOG and Steam in Germany.

Version differences

The Gold Edition includes the base game and the Extraction Point expansion pack.

The Ultimate Shooter Edition includes the base game and both expansion packs.

The Platinum Collection includes the base game, both expansion packs, and a 10-Day Trial demo of World in Conflict.

The Platinum Edition On GOG, includes the base game, both expansion packs, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth.

The retail only Director's Cut includes the base game, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth, and includes a Dark Horse F.E.A.R. comic book.

Demo versions

Free demo versions are available from GameFront: singleplayer, multiplayer, Extraction Point.

F.E.A.R. Combat

In 2006, the multiplayer component of the base game was officially released for free, titled F.E.A.R. Combat.

A fan-maintained client and server are available at F.E.A.R. Combat Community.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Extraction Point	Demo (standalone) (German website, but demo is in English) 2 CDs on the original release, 1 DVD on the Gold and Platinum Collection Release's.
Perseus Mandate	Standalone, works without original game.

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest version for the base game is 1.08.

The expansion packs never received official patches.

4 GB patch

4 GB aware patch

Fixes several issues and improves game performance.

Steam users needs to unpack the executables using Steamless before applying the LAA flag.^[4] (Only the base game needs this as the expansions don't have any DRM.)

Download and run either of these tools: 4GB Patch or Large Address Aware Tool
Apply the patch to FEAR.exe, FEARXP.exe, and FEARXP2.exe in the games installed directory.

HUD & subtitles scaling patch

The HUD and subtitles do not scale at all, and it is difficult to see and read them on 1080p, 32:9, 21:9, 4K resolutions.

Install HUD & subtitles scaling fix

Go to the Fear HUD & Subtitles fix page and select the version that matches the used resolution (32:9 and 21:9 users should use the 4K option).
Extract the contents of the zip file into the <path-to-game>, and overwrite all files.
Copy FEARL_XXXX.Arch00, where XXXX denotes the chosen resolution, to <path-to-game>\FEARXP\.
Open <path-to-game>\FEARXP\Default.archcfg in a text editor and under ; FEAR XP ARCHIVES type FEARL_XXXX.Arch00 below the line that reads FEARE_XP.Arch00.

Skip intro videos

Skip intro videos via the native config tool^{[citation needed]}
Open `<path-to-game>\Config.exe`. Move to the Options tab and tick the Disable Movies box.

Game data

In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\settings.cfg %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\settings.cfg %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\settings.cfg
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21090/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Key bindings are stored in %PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Profiles\Profile000.gdb (original game), %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Profiles\Profile000.gdb (Extraction Point), %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Profiles\Profile000.gdb (Perseus Mandate).

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21090/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

F.E.A.R. has 10 save slots, plus 1 quicksave slot and 1 autosave slot. Additional save slots can be made by creating a new player profile. There is no ability to replay completed levels other than loading a manual save.

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game general video settings.

In-game advanced video settings (for CPU).

In-game advanced video settings (for GPU, 1/2).

In-game advanced video settings (for GPU, 2/2).

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		Requires Patch 1.08.
Multi-monitor		Requires Patch 1.08.
Ultra-widescreen		Requires Patch 1.08.
4K Ultra HD		Requires Patch 1.08.
Field of view (FOV)	See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed	See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed	See Borderless fullscreen windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)	Up to 4x FSAA. Soft shadows are not rendered when enabled. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for an alternative. Users with an Nvidia graphics card can force high quality SGSSAA with the `0x004010C1` AA flag in the Nvidia Profile Inspector.
High-fidelity upscaling	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)	Double buffered.
60 FPS
120+ FPS	Breaks at very high framerates. High FPS also breaks the jump in the Extraction Point expansion.^[5] See High frame rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)	See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Widescreen resolution

Widescreen fix is required for Extraction Point only (Steam and GOG versions).

Set custom resolution for Extraction Point^[6]

Right-click on <path-to-game>\FEARXP\FEARXP.exe and click on Properties.
Click in Compatibility and tick the Disable fullscreen optimizations box and hit Apply.
Run the game once from Steam and then quit once reaching the main menu. This will generate settings.cfg.
Open %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\settings.cfg with a text editor.
Change the "ScreenWidth" "640" and "ScreenHeight" "480" lines to match the preferred resolution.
Save the changes and set the file to read-only.

Set custom resolution for Extraction Point (alternative)^{[citation needed]}
Download Rivarez mod. Use the tool provided in the Extraction Point folder to set a custom resolution.

4K Ultra HD

In-game FSAA setting must be set to Off before changing the resolution to 4K, otherwise the game will be stuck in a black screen. If this happens, reset resolution via settings.cfg. If AA is needed at 4K, see Anti-aliasing (AA).

F.E.A.R maintains 1:1 HUD scaling at all resolutions (i.e. there is no HUD scaling). This has the benefit of keeping HUD elements sharp, but they also may become very small on high-density monitors, such as 4K monitors sized below 30". Use this fix corresponding to the chosen resolution to increase the HUD size.

Field of view (FOV)

This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.

Set custom FOV^[7]
Go to the game's directory: Base game: `<path-to-game>\FEAR\` Extraction Point: `<path-to-game>\FEARXP\` Perseus Mandate: `<path-to-game>\FEARXP2\` Create a file named `autoexec.cfg` with a text editor. If using a widescreen resolution add this line: `"FovYWidescreen" "XX.00"` where XX is the vertical FOV value. If using a non-widescreen resolution use `"FovY" "XX.00"`

Windowed

FSAA is unavailable in windowed mode. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for an alternative.

Set windowed mode^{[citation needed]}
Go to the game's directory: Base game: `<path-to-game>\FEAR\` Extraction Point: `<path-to-game>\FEARXP\` Perseus Mandate: `<path-to-game>\FEARXP2\` Create a file named `autoexec.cfg` with a text editor. Add `"Windowed" "1"` on a new line.

Borderless fullscreen windowed

FSAA is unavailable in windowed mode. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for an alternative.

If this method doesn't work or causes issues, try Borderless fullscreen mode.

Set borderless fullscreen windowed mode^{[citation needed]}

Ensure the game's resolution matches the desktop resolution:
- Launch the game.
- Go to the game's Options > Display > Resolution and change it accordingly. If it's unsupported, check out Widescreen resolution.
- Close the game.
Go to the game's directory:
- Base game: <path-to-game>\FEAR\
- Extraction Point: <path-to-game>\FEARXP\
- Perseus Mandate: <path-to-game>\FEARXP2\
Create a file named autoexec.cfg with a text editor.
Add "Windowed" "2" on a new line.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

The Soft Shadows option will have no effect if the FSAA option is enabled.

MSAA solution (Nvidia only)^[8]

Open the game and disable the FSAA option.
Download and run Nvidia Profile Inspector.
Search and open the game profile.
Set Antialiasing Compatibility (DX9) to 0x004000C1.
Set Antialiasing (MSAA) - Mode to Override any application setting.
Set Antialiasing (MSAA) - Setting to 8xQ [8x Multisampling] or the desired level of MSAA/CSAA.
Apply changes. Do the same for the Extraction Point expansion.

Notes

May have a very negative performance impact even on modern systems.

Alternatively, SMAA is available through an injector.

Another method is forcing MSAA through DgVoodoo2.

High frame rate

The game struggles to go above 60 FPS by default.

Even with the following fix, framerates above ~200 FPS causes stuttering and lighting problems. Cap the framerate with a tool such as Rivatuner to prevent this.

Cannot be used with ReShade at the same time (it conflicts with dinput8.dll).

Apply High FPS Patch^{[citation needed]}
Download the DirectInput FPS Fix. Unzip to `<path-to-game>` and overwrite all files.

Input

In-game key map settings.

In-game mouse settings.

In-game joystick axis map settings.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration		A slider for mouse smoothing.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion		Available as a separate axis action option.

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers

PlayStation controllers

Generic/other controllers

Additional information
Button prompts
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts
Cursor detection

Audio

In-game audio settings.

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Effects, Speech and Music sliders.
Surround sound		Up to 7.0 output.^[9] May require DirectSound 3D restoration software.
Subtitles		Subtitles are too small at high resolutions; see Small subtitles.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost		Pauses on loss of focus.
EAX support		EAX 2, EAX 4.0.^[10] EAX sound examples with HRTF mod and ALchemy Some localized (all games) and English (Extraction Point only) has missing radio voice when using HW mixing (required for EAX, Surround sound).
Royalty free audio

Enable EAX without sound card

Install Creative ALchemy

Download and install ALchemy v.1.45.20.
Download Generic ALchemy Derestrictor and put it in the installation folder of Creative ALchemy (default location: C:\Program Files\Creative\ALchemy).
Run GenericALchemyDerestrictor.exe as an administrator and patch ALchemy's installation.
Reboot the computer.
Go to Creative ALchemy's folder and open ALchemy.exe.
Add FEAR.exe, FEARXP.exe and FEARXP2.exe and move them to the "ALchemy-enabled Games" section.
Turn on EAX in the game's options.

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Traditional Chinese				Retail only; Extraction Point was also translated, but Perseus Mandate was not.
Czech				Retail only. link #1
French				Retail only.
German				Retail only, censored. For digital versions, download from DeutschPatch or CompiWare. Includes Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate.
Hungarian				Retail only, which is called Gold Edition and includes Extraction Point. Language files available here.
Italian				Retail only. For digital versions, download from here.
Japanese				Untested. Looks like it's possible (includes localizations for the base game and both expansions): https://memoroh.seesaa.net/article/a47445890.html
Polish				Local retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Brazilian Portuguese				Fan translation, download. Fan translation for Extraction Point, download.
Russian				Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Spanish				Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Turkish				Fan translation for platinium collection, download.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Players	Notes
LAN play		16	Versus
Online play		16	Versus, Co-op Install F.E.A.R. Combat Community (SEC2)

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting		Dedicated server software available for Windows and Linux.
Direct IP		Create a shortcut to the game, write the command `+join ip:port` in the parameters. Then launch the shortcut.

Ports

Protocol	Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP	27888
UDP	27888

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes	State	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision		Disable game crosshair by turning the transparency all the way down and then enable 3DVision 3D crosshair (`Ctrl`+`F12`). Any depth adjustments must be done via keyboard shortcuts, as the Nvidia pyramid's scroll wheel will not work.
vorpX		G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest
Novint Falcon

Issues unresolved

Long save times

When playing the game, exiting and launching it again without logging out of Windows, saving can take very long. To work around that, log out and back into the Windows profile (or restart the computer) before re-launching the game.^[11]

Issues fixed

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.

Game crashes when loading a map in LAN as a Listen server

Host the game as a dedicated server and then join with the FEAR Combat client^[12]

Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2 and disable fullscreen optimizations/display scaling on high DPI settings^{[citation needed]}

"Disconnected from server" when playing singleplayer

Method 1: Apply the 4 GB patch^{[citation needed]}

Method 2: If the game shows this error when loading a level, set texture resolution to Medium^{[citation needed]}

Slow level loading

Occurs only on Windows Vista and 7, because of the special graphic stack WDDM.^[13]

Apply the 4 GB patch^{[citation needed]}

Disable Windows Aero^[14]

Low frame rate

Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with Logitech devices.^{[citation needed]}

See High framerate^{[citation needed]}

Black screen on ATI/AMD graphics cards

Disable Soft Shadows and Pixel Doubling in the game's settings^{[citation needed]}

Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3^{[citation needed]}

Install RuntimePack.^{[citation needed]}

Flickering textures on modern systems

Use dgVoodoo2 wrapper^{[citation needed]}
Download dgVoodoo 2. Unpack to `<path-to-game>` the following files: `dgVoodooCpl.exe`, `dgVoodoo.conf` and `MS\x86\d3d9.dll`.

(nVidia only) Enhancing the in-game AA to SGSSAA may solve this issue as well. (further testing is required)^[15]

Broken shadow rendering on Nvidia graphics cards

Fix shadow corruption^[16]
Download the registry tweak. Run `ON_DisableVidMemVBs.reg` before starting F.E.A.R. to fix shadow corruption. Run `OFF_DisableVidMemVBs.reg` after playing F.E.A.R. to disable the tweak. This is needed because this tweak has an extremely negative performance effect for other games. If not worried about performance in other games, it can be left on constantly.

Soft shadows do not work combined with FSAA

This is due to the features of the engine and the artificial limitation of the simultaneous use of anti-aliasing with soft shadows, since they can cause graphic artifacts on the shadows.

See Anti-aliasing (AA) for alternative AA solution^[8]

Screen shaking, broken physics

This is most likely related to issues with high frame rate.

Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS^[17]^[18]^[19]^[20]
See Frame rate capping.

Turn off FSAA^{[citation needed]}

No dialogue playing

Enable/install Windows Media Player^{[citation needed]}
Windows N/KN versions: install Windows Media Player. Windows Vista and later: open the Start screen/Start menu, type `OptionalFeatures.exe` and press `↵ Enter`. Then, ensure Windows Media Player is ticked. Windows XP: press `⊞ Win`+`R`, type `appwiz.cpl` and press `↵ Enter`, choose Add/Remove Windows Components. Then, ensure Windows Media Player is enabled in the list.

Missing radio voices when using hardware audio mixing

Some Localized versions have this problem for all games. The English version does not suffer from this issue, except for the Extraction Point expansion.

Install an unofficial fix^{[citation needed]}
Download fix: Russian version; French/German/Spanish/Italian version; English (Extraction Point). Extract files to `<path-to-game>`.

No gunshot sound

Install Creative Alchemy^{[citation needed]}
Install ALchemy. If using a non-Creative sound card, use GenericALchemyDerestrictor as well.

Key mappings are not assigned

Run the game as administrator^{[citation needed]}

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	8, 9.0c
Shader Model support	1.1, 2

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	Havok
Audio	EAX Unified, Windows Media Player
Cutscenes	Bink Video
Multiplayer	GameSpy
Anti-cheat	PunkBuster	^{[citation needed]}

Official SDK

The Steam version includes the SDK with the game.^[21] Make sure to read the instructions.

DevMode

DevMode gives the ability to use the debug keys in order to trigger commands like hide HUD, stop time, and fast forward and to load any map, including a few demo levels.

F.E.A.R: AI Upscaled Textures Mod

Relatively unstable resulting in intermittent crashing, and missing textures and geometry after checkpoints and level loads. To prevent crashes and textures disappearing, restart the game before or after the end of every level and at regular intervals (after checkpoints).

AI upscaled texture pack that has been processed to aim for stability and upgrading textures that practically improve visual quality.

The installer no longer features a basic install option, but rather includes a separate Lite version of the files to use to overwrite over a full installation for stability.

Supports Extraction Point expansion.

Does not support Perseus Mandate expansion.

Completely replaces some textures with new ones.

Persistent decals

Makes blood, bullet holes etc. permanent.

Use Rivarez Mod^[22]

Download and extract Rivarez mod.
Take everything from the folder "Without weapons changes" and copy it to the game folder (where the FEAR.exe is). Confirm override.

Notes

Only works in the base game and Extraction Point, not for Perseus Mandate.

Includes a tool for more resolutions in Extraction Point.

Dynamic flashlight

Flashlight will cast dynamic shadows^{[citation needed]}

Download the mod here.
Extract .Arch00 for the chosen version of flashlight to <path-to-game>.
Open Default.archcfg in a text editor in <path-to-game>.
Add the line LC_FlashlightMod.Arch00 or LC_FlashlightMod_WIDE.Arch00 to the end of the list, corresponding to which mod that's installed.

Notes

Only works with the base F.E.A.R. game, Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate expansions are not supported.

LC_FlashlightMod_WIDE.Arch00 casts shadows from the player's weapons, which can be a hindrance.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	2000	XP(64 bit)
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium IV 1.7 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1600+	Intel Pentium IV 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+
System memory (RAM)	512 MB	1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	17 GB ^{[Note 2]}
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 4200 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 1.1 support	Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support
Sound (audio device)	16-bit DirectX compatible	Sound Blaster X-Fi series

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1
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 (21090) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
↑ The GOG version of "F.E.A.R. Platinum" takes up 15.6 GB

References

↑ Official page (Russian) - last accessed on 2023-07-27
↑ FEAR installed SecuROM all over my computer. Does anyone know how to get rid of it?, page 9 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
↑ File Comparison hosted on GDrive - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2022-07-31
Confirmed just now on my Steam copy. Also note that it is against the wiki policy to provide more instructions regarding Steamless than this.
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-01-21
↑ F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills - last accessed on May 2023
↑ ^8.0 ^8.1 F.E.A.R.: Anti Aliasing and Soft Shadows – together, on nVidia! » The GAT at XIN.at
↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Game Freezing When Saving - last accessed on 2021-02-05
↑ Topic: Game won't start/maps not loading | FEAR Combat Community
↑ DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack - last accessed on
↑ [1] - last accessed on
↑ Verified by User:ChaosBahamut on 2020-9-27
↑ F.E.A.R. Shadows are still broken - GeForce Forums - last accessed on 2017-04-16
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
↑ FEAR SDK Problem With Steam Version? - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023

[Proton_path_note-5] 1.0 ^1.1 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 (21090) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (21090) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[Note-24] The GOG version of "F.E.A.R. Platinum" takes up 15.6 GB

[1] Official page (Russian) - last accessed on 2023-07-27

[2] FEAR installed SecuROM all over my computer. Does anyone know how to get rid of it?, page 9 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023

[3] File Comparison hosted on GDrive - last accessed on May 2023

[4] Verified by User:Aemony on 2022-07-31
Confirmed just now on my Steam copy. Also note that it is against the wiki policy to provide more instructions regarding Steamless than this.

[6] Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023

[refcheck_Plok-7] Verified by User:Plok on 2022-01-21

[8] F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills - last accessed on May 2023

[AA-9] 8.0 ^8.1 F.E.A.R.: Anti Aliasing and Soft Shadows – together, on nVidia! » The GAT at XIN.at

[10] PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023

[11] Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023

[12] Game Freezing When Saving - last accessed on 2021-02-05

[13] Topic: Game won't start/maps not loading | FEAR Combat Community

[14] DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack - last accessed on

[15] [1] - last accessed on

[16] Verified by User:ChaosBahamut on 2020-9-27

[17] F.E.A.R. Shadows are still broken - GeForce Forums - last accessed on 2017-04-16

[18] Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023

[19] Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023

[20] Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023

[21] Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023

[22] FEAR SDK Problem With Steam Version? - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)

[23] Reddit - last accessed on May 2023

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Developers

	Monolith Productions
Extraction Point	TimeGate Studios
Publishers
2005-2008	Sierra Entertainment
2009-present	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Russia	SoftClub^[1]
Engines
	Lithtech Jupiter EX
Release dates
Windows	October 18, 2005
Reception
Metacritic	88
IGDB	81
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes	Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	First-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Action, FPS, Shooter
Art styles	Realistic
Themes	Horror, Contemporary
Series	F.E.A.R.

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 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Horror, Contemporary }}
 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | F.E.A.R. }}
@@ Line 30: / Line 31: @@
 |steam appid side = 21110
 |gogcom id    = 1423058413
+|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20051211061957/http://www.sierra.com/product.do?gamePlatformId=1875
 |hltb         = 3293
 |lutris       = fear
+|mobygames    = 19787
 |strategywiki =
-|mobygames    = fear-first-encounter-assault-recon
 |wikipedia    = F.E.A.R. (video game)
 |winehq       = 2878
 |license      = commercial
+}}
+{{Introduction
+|introduction      =
+|release history   = The first expansion pack, '''''Extraction Point''''', was released in October 2006. The second one, ''Perseus Mandate'', was released in November 2007 as a standalone product and is handled in [[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate|its own article]]. In 2006, a multiplayer-only client titled '''''[[#F.E.A.R. Combat|F.E.A.R. Combat]]''''' was also released.
+|current state     =
 }}
 '''General information'''
-{{--}} Additional weapons, instant action levels, and a bonus mission are only in the console versions. Also, content added in F.E.A.R. Files, an Xbox 360 port of expansion packs, is not present on PC.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgvzW0dXfOM&t=1076 The Rise and Fall of F.E.A.R.]</ref>
 {{mm}} [https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steam/apps/21090/manuals/FEAR_combined.pdf?t=1461103174 Official manual]
 {{GOG.com links|1423058413|fear_series|for game series}}
@@ Line 46: / Line 55: @@
 {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Extraction Point)
 {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21120/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Perseus Mandate)
-{{mm}} [https://fear-community.org/ F.E.A.R. Combat Community]
-{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/fear/mods Mod page]
 ==Availability==
 {{Availability|
-{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key| {{DRM|SecuROM|7.00.00.0128}}, 5 CDs or 1 DVD.| | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key| {{DRM|SecuROM|7.00.00.0128}}, 5 CDs or 1 DVD. | | Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2022-1 | Steam | Ultimate Shooter Edition. The only version available in Germany. |  | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GOG.com | fear_platinum | DRM-free | Platinum Edition.<br>Multiplayer executable creates dormant [[SecuROM]] files.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/fear_installed_securom_all_over_my_computer_does_anyone_know_how_to_get_rid_of_it/post162 FEAR installed SecuROM all over my computer. Does anyone know how to get rid of it?, page 9 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| GOG.com | fear_platinum | DRM-free | Platinum Edition.<br>Multiplayer executable creates dormant [[SecuROM]] files.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/fear_installed_securom_all_over_my_computer_does_anyone_know_how_to_get_rid_of_it/post162|title=FEAR installed SecuROM all over my computer. Does anyone know how to get rid of it?, page 9 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| GMG | fear | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Steam-sub | 12357 | Steam | Complete Pack. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam-sub | 12357 | Steam, DRM-free | Complete Pack. Expansions don't require Steam to be running. | | Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-FEAR | activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}} | | Windows | unavailable }}
 {{Availability/row| Steam | 21090 | Steam | Standalone release. SDK needs fixes in registry. |  | Windows | unavailable }}
 }}
-{{ii}} The GOG install removes SecuROM, GameSpy, and Punkbuster. GOG is 15.6 GB [136 files], Steam is 16.5 GB [161 files].<ref>[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1unU12T1j8LPKlWTAE_sPhpM-YChuPYuP File Comparison hosted on GDrive]</ref>
+{{ii}} The GOG install removes SecuROM, GameSpy, and Punkbuster. GOG is 15.6 GB [136 files], Steam is 16.5 GB [161 files].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://drive.google.com/open?id=1unU12T1j8LPKlWTAE_sPhpM-YChuPYuP|title=File Comparison hosted on GDrive|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 {{ii}} Not available for sale on GOG and Steam in Germany.
-{{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/f-e-a-r/file/f-e-a-r-single-player-demo singleplayer], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/f-e-a-r/file/f-e-a-r-multiplayer-demo multiplayer], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/f-e-a-r/file/f-e-a-r-extraction-point-singleplayer-demo Extraction Point].
 ===Version differences===
+{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and the Extraction Point expansion pack.
 {{ii}} The '''Ultimate Shooter Edition''' includes the base game and both expansion packs.
-{{ii}} The '''Platinum Edition''' includes the base game, both expansion packs, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth.
+{{ii}} The '''Platinum Collection''' includes the base game, both expansion packs, and a 10-Day Trial demo of World in Conflict.
-{{ii}} The retail only '''Platinum Edition Director's Cut''' also includes a Dark Horse F.E.A.R. comic book.
+{{ii}} The '''Platinum Edition''' On GOG, includes the base game, both expansion packs, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth.
+{{ii}} The retail only '''Director's Cut''' includes the base game, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth, and includes a Dark Horse F.E.A.R. comic book.
+===Demo versions===
+{{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/f-e-a-r/file/f-e-a-r-single-player-demo singleplayer], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/f-e-a-r/file/f-e-a-r-multiplayer-demo multiplayer], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/f-e-a-r/file/f-e-a-r-extraction-point-singleplayer-demo Extraction Point].
 ===F.E.A.R. Combat===
@@ Line 74: / Line 85: @@
 ==Monetization==
 {{DLC|
-{{DLC/row| Extraction Point | [https://www.4players.de/4players.php/download_info/Downloads/Download/45526/FEAR_Extraction_Point/Singleplayer-Demo.html Demo] (standalone) (German website, but demo is in English) | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Extraction Point | [https://www.4players.de/4players.php/download_info/Downloads/Download/45526/FEAR_Extraction_Point/Singleplayer-Demo.html Demo] (standalone) (German website, but demo is in English) 2 CDs on the original release, 1 DVD on the Gold and Platinum Collection Release's. | Windows }}
 {{DLC/row| [[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate|Perseus Mandate]] | Standalone, works without original game. | Windows }}
 }}
@@ Line 84: / Line 95: @@
 ===4 GB patch===
-{{Fixbox|description=4 GB Aware Patch|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=4 GB aware patch|fix=
 {{++}} Fixes several issues and improves game performance.
-{{mm}} Steam users needs to unpack the executables using Steamless before applying the LAA flag.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2022-07-31|comment=Confirmed just now on my Steam copy. Also note that it is against the wiki policy to provide more instructions regarding Steamless than this.}}</ref>
+{{mm}} Steam users needs to unpack the executables using [https://github.com/atom0s/Steamless Steamless] before applying the LAA flag.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2022-07-31|comment=Confirmed just now on my Steam copy. Also note that it is against the wiki policy to provide more instructions regarding Steamless than this.}}</ref> (Only the base game needs this as the expansions don't have any DRM.)
 #Download and run either of these tools: [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 4GB Patch] or [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/ Large Address Aware Tool]
 # Apply the patch to {{file|FEAR.exe}}, {{file|FEARXP.exe}}, and {{file|FEARXP2.exe}} in the games installed directory.
@@ Line 93: / Line 104: @@
 ===HUD & subtitles scaling patch===
 {{--}} The HUD and subtitles do not scale at all, and it is difficult to see and read them on 1080p, 32:9, 21:9, 4K resolutions.
 {{Fixbox|description=Install HUD & subtitles scaling fix|fix=
-# Go to the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1813-fear-collection-small-font-fix-by-deus-and-montonero/ Fear HUD & Subtitles fix page] and select the version that matches the used resolution. (32:9 and 21:9 users should use the 4K option)
+# Go to the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1813-fear-collection-small-font-fix-by-deus-and-montonero/ Fear HUD & Subtitles fix page] and select the version that matches the used resolution (32:9 and 21:9 users should use the 4K option).
-# Unzip the download using the password <code>pcgw</code>
+# Extract the contents of the zip file into the {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, and overwrite all files.
-# Extract the contents of the zip file into the {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}, and overwrite all files.
+# Copy {{file|FEARL_XXXX.Arch00}}, where XXXX denotes the chosen resolution, to {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEARXP\}}.
+# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\FEARXP\Default.archcfg}} in a text editor and under <code>; FEAR XP ARCHIVES</code> type '''FEARL_XXXX.Arch00''' below the line that reads '''FEARE_XP.Arch00'''.
 }}
 ===Skip intro videos===
-{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos via the native config tool|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos via the native config tool|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}|fix=
-# Navigate to the game's folder, open the {{file|Config.exe}}
+# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Config.exe}}.
-# Move to the Options tab and tick the Disable Movies box.
+# Move to the '''Options''' tab and tick the '''Disable Movies''' box.
 }}
@@ Line 112: / Line 125: @@
 {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\settings.cfg|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\settings.cfg|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\settings.cfg}}
 }}
-{{ii}} Key bindings are stored in {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Profiles\Profile000.gdb}} (original game), {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Profiles\Profile000.gdb}} (Extraction Point), {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Profiles\Profile000.gdb}} (Perseus Mandate)
+{{ii}} Key bindings are stored in {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Profiles\Profile000.gdb}} (original game), {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Profiles\Profile000.gdb}} (Extraction Point), {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Profiles\Profile000.gdb}} (Perseus Mandate).
 ===Save game data location===
@@ Line 150: / Line 163: @@
 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     = incomplete
 |widescreen resolution      = true
-|widescreen resolution notes= Requires [[#Patches|Patch 1.08]] and [[#HUD Scaling patch|HUD Scaling patch]].
+|widescreen resolution notes= Requires [[#Patches|Patch 1.08]].
 |multimonitor               = true
-|multimonitor notes         = Requires [[#Patches|Patch 1.08]] and [[#HUD Scaling patch|HUD Scaling patch]].
+|multimonitor notes         = Requires [[#Patches|Patch 1.08]].
 |ultrawidescreen            = true
-|ultrawidescreen notes      = Requires [[#Patches|Patch 1.08]] and [[#HUD Scaling patch|HUD Scaling patch]].
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = Requires [[#Patches|Patch 1.08]].
 |4k ultra hd                = true
-|4k ultra hd notes          = Requires [[#HUD Scaling patch|HUD Scaling patch]].
+|4k ultra hd notes          = Requires [[#Patches|Patch 1.08]].
 |fov                        = hackable
 |fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
@@ Line 167: / Line 180: @@
 |antialiasing               = true
 |antialiasing notes         = Up to 4x [[FSAA]]. Soft shadows are not rendered when enabled.<br>See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for an alternative. Users with an Nvidia graphics card can force high quality [[SGSSAA]] with the <code>0x004010C1</code> AA flag in the Nvidia Profile Inspector.
-|upscaling                  = unknown
+|upscaling                  = false
 |upscaling tech             =
 |upscaling notes            =
 |vsync                      = true
-|vsync notes                =
+|vsync notes                = Double buffered.
 |60 fps                     = true
 |60 fps notes               =
 |120 fps                    = limited
-|120 fps notes              = Breaks at very high framerates. High FPS also breaks the jump in the Extraction Point expansion.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/21110/discussions/0/622954302093164555</ref> See [[#High framerate|High framerate]].
+|120 fps notes              = Breaks at very high framerates. High FPS also breaks the jump in the Extraction Point expansion.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21110/discussions/0/622954302093164555|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
 |hdr                        = false
 |hdr notes                  =
@@ Line 186: / Line 199: @@
 {{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution for Extraction Point|ref=<ref name="refcheck Plok">{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-01-21|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
-# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\FEARXP|folder}}
+# Right-click on {{file|{{p|game}}\FEARXP\FEARXP.exe}} and click on Properties.
-# Right-click on the {{file|FEARXP.exe}} application and click on Properties.
+# Click in {{key|Compatibility}} and tick the <code>Disable fullscreen optimizations</code> box and hit {{key|Apply}}.
-# Click the <code>Compatibility</code> tab and tick the <code>Disable fullscreen optimizations</code> box and hit Apply.
+# Run the game once from Steam and then quit once reaching the main menu. This will generate {{file|settings.cfg}}.
-# Run the game once from Steam and then quit once you reach the main menu. This will generate the {{file|settings.cfg}} file.
+# Open {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\settings.cfg}} with a text editor.
-# Go to {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP|folder}}
+# Change the <code>"ScreenWidth" "640"</code> and <code>"ScreenHeight" "480"</code> lines to match the preferred resolution.
-# Open {{file|settings.cfg}} with a text editor.
+# Save the changes and set the file to read-only.
-# Change the <code>"ScreenWidth" "640"</code> and <code>"ScreenHeight" "480"</code> lines to match your resolution.
-# Save your changes and set the file to read-only.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution for Extraction Point (alternative)|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution for Extraction Point (alternative)|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}|fix=
 # Download [https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-xp-rivarez-mod Rivarez mod].
-# Use the tool provided in the Extraction Point folder to set custom resolution.
+# Use the tool provided in the Extraction Point folder to set a custom resolution.
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]===
-{{ii}} In-game FSAA setting '''must''' be set to Off before enabling 4K resolution, otherwise you will be stuck in a black screen. If this happens, reset resolution via {{file|settings.cfg}}. If you need AA at 4K, see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
+{{ii}} In-game FSAA setting must be set to '''Off''' before changing the resolution to 4K, otherwise the game will be stuck in a black screen. If this happens, reset resolution via {{file|settings.cfg}}. If AA is needed at 4K, see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
-{{ii}} F.E.A.R maintains 1:1 HUD scaling at all resolutions (i.e. there is no HUD scaling). This has the benefit of keeping HUD elements sharp, but they also may become very small on high-density monitors, such as 4K monitors sized below 30". [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=180211741 Use this fix] corresponding to your chosen resolution to increase the HUD size.
+{{ii}} F.E.A.R maintains 1:1 HUD scaling at all resolutions (i.e. there is no HUD scaling). This has the benefit of keeping HUD elements sharp, but they also may become very small on high-density monitors, such as 4K monitors sized below 30". [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1813-fear-collection-small-font-fix-by-deus-and-montonero/ Use this fix] corresponding to the chosen resolution to increase the HUD size.
 ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 {{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help.
-{{Fixbox|description=Set custom FOV|ref=<ref>[http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/comment/2396/#Comment_2396 F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills]</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Set custom FOV|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/comment/2396/#Comment_2396|title=F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 # Go to the game's directory:
-#* Base game: {{file|\FEAR|folder}}
+#* Base game: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEAR\}}
-#* Extraction Point: {{file|\FEARXP|folder}}
+#* Extraction Point: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEARXP\}}
-#* Perseus Mandate: {{file|\FEARXP2|folder}}
+#* Perseus Mandate: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEARXP2\}}
 # Create a file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor.
 # If using a widescreen resolution add this line: <code>"FovYWidescreen" "XX.00"</code> where XX is the vertical FOV value. If using a non-widescreen resolution use <code>"FovY" "XX.00"</code>
@@ Line 222: / Line 233: @@
 {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 # Go to the game's directory:
-#* Base game: {{file|\FEAR|folder}}
+#* Base game: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEAR\}}
-#* Extraction Point: {{file|\FEARXP|folder}}
+#* Extraction Point: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEARXP\}}
-#* Perseus Mandate: {{file|\FEARXP2|folder}}
+#* Perseus Mandate: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEARXP2\}}
 # Create a file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor.
 # Add {{code|"Windowed" "1"}} on a new line.
@@ Line 231: / Line 242: @@
 ===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
 {{ii}} FSAA is unavailable in windowed mode. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for an alternative.
-{{ii}} If this method doesn't work or causes issues, you can try [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen mode]].
+{{ii}} If this method doesn't work or causes issues, try [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen mode]].
 {{Fixbox|description=Set borderless fullscreen windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
-# Ensure the game's resolution matches your desktop resolution:
+# Ensure the game's resolution matches the desktop resolution:
 #* Launch the game.
 #* Go to the game's Options > Display > Resolution and change it accordingly. If it's unsupported, check out [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 #* Close the game.
 # Go to the game's directory:
-#* Base game: {{file|\FEAR|folder}}
+#* Base game: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEAR\}}
-#* Extraction Point: {{file|\FEARXP|folder}}
+#* Extraction Point: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEARXP\}}
-#* Perseus Mandate: {{file|\FEARXP2|folder}}
+#* Perseus Mandate: {{folder|{{p|game}}\FEARXP2\}}
 # Create a file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor.
 # Add {{code|"Windowed" "2"}} on a new line.
@@ Line 247: / Line 258: @@
 ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
-{{ii}} The Soft Shadows option will have no effect if the FSAA option is enabled.
+{{ii}} The '''Soft Shadows''' option will have no effect if the FSAA option is enabled.
 {{Fixbox|description=MSAA solution (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref name="AA">[http://wp.xin.at/archives/718 F.E.A.R.: Anti Aliasing and Soft Shadows – together, on nVidia! » The GAT at XIN.at]</ref>|fix=
@@ Line 253: / Line 264: @@
 # Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
 # Search and open the game profile.
-# Set Antialiasing Compatibility to <code>0x004000C1</code>.
+# Set <code>Antialiasing Compatibility (DX9)</code> to <code>0x004000C1</code>.
-# Set Antialiasing Mode to Override any application setting.
+# Set <code>Antialiasing (MSAA) - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code>.
-# Set Antialiasing Setting to 8x Multisampling or your desired level of MSAA/CSAA.
+# Set <code>Antialiasing (MSAA) - Setting</code> to <code>8xQ [8x Multisampling]</code> or the desired level of MSAA/CSAA.
 # Apply changes. Do the same for the Extraction Point expansion.
 '''Notes'''
 {{--}} May have a very negative performance impact even on modern systems.
-{{ii}} Alternatively, SMAA is available through an [https://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Video-Tweak/injectSMAA.shtml injector].
+{{ii}} Alternatively, [[SMAA]] is available through an [https://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Video-Tweak/injectSMAA.shtml injector].
+{{ii}} Another method is forcing [[MSAA]] through [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|DgVoodoo2]].
 }}
-====High framerate====
+===[[Glossary:High frame rate|High frame rate]]===
 {{--}} The game struggles to go above 60 FPS by default.
-{{ii}} Cannot be used with [https://reshade.me/ ReShade] at the same time. ({{file|dinput8.dll}} conflict).
+{{--}} Even with the following fix, framerates above ~200 FPS causes stuttering and lighting problems. Cap the framerate with a tool such as Rivatuner to prevent this.
-{{Fixbox|description=Apply High FPS Patch|fix=
+{{ii}} Cannot be used with [https://reshade.me/ ReShade] at the same time (it conflicts with {{file|dinput8.dll}}).
-#Download the  [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix/ DirectInput FPS Fix]
-#Unzip to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} and overwrite all files.
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply High FPS Patch|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}|fix=
+# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix/ DirectInput FPS Fix].
+# Unzip to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and overwrite all files.
 }}
@@ Line 286: / Line 300: @@
 |invert mouse y-axis       = true
 |invert mouse y-axis notes =
-|touchscreen               = unknown
+|touchscreen               = false
 |touchscreen notes         =
 |controller support        = true
@@ Line 344: / Line 358: @@
 {{Audio
 |separate volume          = true
-|separate volume notes    = Effects, speech, music
+|separate volume notes    = Effects, Speech and Music sliders.
 |surround sound           = true
-|surround sound notes     = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]].
+|surround sound notes     = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]].
 |subtitles                = true
 |subtitles notes          = Subtitles are too small at high resolutions; see [[#Small subtitles|Small subtitles]].
@@ Line 354: / Line 368: @@
 |mute on focus lost notes = Pauses on loss of focus.
 |eax support              = true
-|eax support notes        = EAX 2, EAX 4.0.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051027025836/http://www.soundblaster.com/gaming/fear/ Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)]</ref>  [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUKvxbrW3gl6hXeXVwPxILsPaEpwmlXX7 EAX sound examples with HRTF mod and ALchemy] Some localised version has missing radio voice when using HW mixing (required for EAX, Surround sound), see [[#Missing radio voices when using Audio HW mixing|issue fixed]].
+|eax support notes        = EAX 2, EAX 4.0.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051027025836/http://www.soundblaster.com/gaming/fear/|title=Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUKvxbrW3gl6hXeXVwPxILsPaEpwmlXX7 EAX sound examples with HRTF mod and ALchemy] Some localized (all games) and English (Extraction Point only) has [[#Missing radio voices when using hardware audio mixing|missing radio voice when using HW mixing]] (required for EAX, Surround sound).
 |royalty free audio       = always on
 |royalty free audio notes =
@@ Line 361: / Line 375: @@
 ===Enable EAX without sound card===
 {{Fixbox|description=Install Creative ALchemy|fix=
-# Download and install [https://archive.org/details/creative-alchemy-all-versions ALchemy v.1.45.03 Universal].
+# Download and install [https://archive.org/download/creative-alchemy-all-versions/ALchemy_1.45.20.zip ALchemy v.1.45.20].
-# Download and install [https://archive.org/details/eax-4-unified-redist-4001 EAX4Unified_redist_4001].
+# Download [https://archive.org/download/creative-alchemy-all-versions/GenericALchemyDerestrictor-1.0.zip Generic ALchemy Derestrictor] and put it in the installation folder of '''Creative ALchemy''' (default location: {{folder|C:\Program Files\Creative\ALchemy}}).
-# Download [https://www.mediafire.com/file/387vesqfe7o91f4/GenericALchemyDerestrictor-1.0.zip/file GenericALchemyDerestrictor] and put it in the installation folder of Creative Alchemy (default location: C:\Program Files\Creative\ALchemy).
+# Run {{file|GenericALchemyDerestrictor.exe}} as an administrator and patch ALchemy's installation.
-# Run "GenericALchemyDerestrictor.exe" as administrator and install.
+# Reboot the computer.
-# Reboot PC.
+# Go to Creative ALchemy's folder and open {{file|ALchemy.exe}}.
-# Go to Creative ALchemy folder and open "ALchemy.exe"
+# Add {{file|FEAR.exe}}, {{file|FEARXP.exe}} and {{file|FEARXP2.exe}} and move them to the "ALchemy-enabled Games" section.
-# Add FEAR.exe, FEARXP.exe, FEARXP2.exe and move them to the "enabled" section.
+# Turn on '''EAX''' in the game's options.
-# Turn on EAX options in game.
-{{ii}} Should work for most EAX compatible games.
 }}
@@ Line 387: / Line 399: @@
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     = Retail only; Extraction Point was also translated, but Perseus Mandate was not.
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Czech
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Retail only. [https://www.folkemonovycestiny.cz/f-e-a-r/ link #1]
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 402: / Line 422: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Retail only. For digital versions, download from [https://deutschpatch.de/data/FEAR%20Platinum-DE%20Patch.exe DeutschPatch] or [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/465-f-e-a-r-platinum-deutsch-patch/?highlight=f.e.a.r CompiWare]. Includes Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate.
+  |notes     = Retail only, censored. For digital versions, download from [https://deutschpatch.de/data/FEAR%20Platinum-DE%20Patch.exe DeutschPatch] or [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/465-f-e-a-r-platinum-deutsch-patch/?highlight=f.e.a.r CompiWare]. Includes Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate.
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Hungarian
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Retail only, which is called '''Gold Edition''' and includes Extraction Point. [https://cpp.mx/langs Language files available here].
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 414: / Line 442: @@
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Hungarian
+  |language  = Japanese
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = unknown
+ |subtitles = unknown
+ |notes     = Untested. Looks like it's possible (includes localizations for the base game and both expansions): https://memoroh.seesaa.net/article/a47445890.html
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Polish
   |interface = true
   |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Retail only, which is called '''Gold Edition''' and includes Extraction Point. [https://mega.nz/file/FLgkHTpQ#TuvmKQZcl4lepbHVwMDNwV_6WeQ3nr-VcMluliUIRDE Language files available here].
+  |notes     = Local retail only. Patch for digital release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2207-fear-platinum-aka-ultimate-shooter-edition-polish-translation here].
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 446: / Line 482: @@
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
- |language  = Polish
+|language  = Turkish
- |interface = true
+|interface = hackable
- |audio     = false
+|audio     = false
- |subtitles = true
+|subtitles = hackable
- |notes     = Local retail only. Patch for digital release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2207-fear-platinum-aka-ultimate-shooter-edition-polish-translation here].
+|fan       = true
- |fan       =
+|notes     = Fan translation for platinium collection, [https://sinnerclownceviri.net/konu/f-e-a-r-platinum-collection-tuerkce-yama-swat.1562/#gsc.tab=0 download].
 }}
 }}
@@ Line 462: / Line 498: @@
 |local play notes     =
 |lan play             = true
-|lan play players     =
+|lan play players     = 16
 |lan play modes       = Versus
 |lan play notes       =
 |online play          = hackable
-|online play players  =
+|online play players  = 16
 |online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
-|online play notes    = Master server is offline as of December 19, 2012; use [http://fear-community.org F.E.A.R. Combat Community] version (mirror [http://lastremain.de] lastremain.de). For co-op, install the [https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-coop Coop Warfare] mod; co-op server with all SP levels is available [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/fearcombat-coop-server-2 here].
+|online play notes    = Install [http://www.fear-community.eu/#update_fear_combat_sec2 F.E.A.R. Combat Community (SEC2)]
 |asynchronous         =
 |asynchronous notes   =
@@ Line 483: / Line 519: @@
 |self-hosting notes = Dedicated server software available for [http://fear-community.org/downloads/ Windows and Linux].
 |direct ip          = true
-|direct ip notes    = You need to create a shortcut to the game, write the command <code>+join ip:port</code> in the parameters. Then launch the shortcut.
+|direct ip notes    = Create a shortcut to the game, write the command <code>+join ip:port</code> in the parameters. Then launch the shortcut.
 }}{{Network/Ports
 |tcp  = 27888
@@ Line 506: / Line 542: @@
 |iz3d notes                  =
 |vorpx                       = true
-|vorpx modes                 = G3D,DirectVR
+|vorpx modes                 = G3D, DirectVR
 |vorpx notes                 = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 |htc vive                    =
@@ Line 540: / Line 576: @@
 ===Game crashes when loading a map in LAN as a Listen server===
-{{Fixbox|description=Host the game as a dedicated server and then join with the FEAR Combat client.|ref=<ref>[https://fear-community.org/forums/topic/game-wont-startmaps-not-loading/ Topic: Game won't start/maps not loading | FEAR Combat Community]</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Host the game as a dedicated server and then join with the FEAR Combat client|ref=<ref>[https://fear-community.org/forums/topic/game-wont-startmaps-not-loading/ Topic: Game won't start/maps not loading | FEAR Combat Community]</ref>}}
-}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP2 and disable fullscreen optimizations/display scaling on high DPI settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP2 and disable fullscreen optimizations/display scaling on high DPI settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-}}
 ==="Disconnected from server" when playing singleplayer===
-{{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Apply the [[#4 GB patch|4 GB patch]]|ref={{cn|December 2022}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Apply the [[#4 GB patch|4 GB patch]]|ref={{cn|December 2022}}}}
-}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Method 2: If the game shows this error when loading a level, set texture resolution to Medium|ref={{cn|December 2022}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Method 2: If the game shows this error when loading a level, set texture resolution to Medium|ref={{cn|December 2022}}}}
-}}
 ===Slow level loading===
 {{ii}} Occurs only on Windows Vista and 7, because of the special graphic stack WDDM.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/9543/the-windows-10-review/13|title=DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack|date=}}</ref>
-{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#4 GB patch|4 GB patch]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2021}}|fix=
-}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Disable [[Windows Compatibility Mode|Windows Aero]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://vk.com/topic-149428471_39019230|title=|date=}}</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#4 GB patch|4 GB patch]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2021}}}}
-}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable [[Windows Compatibility Mode|Windows Aero]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://vk.com/topic-149428471_39019230|title=|date=}}</ref>}}
 ===Low frame rate===
-{{--}} Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with Logitech devices.
+{{--}} Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with Logitech devices.{{cn|date=2024-06-13}}
-{{Fixbox|description=See [[#High framerate|High framerate]]|ref=|fix=
-}}
+{{Fixbox|description=See [[#High framerate|High framerate]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}}}
 ===Black screen on ATI/AMD graphics cards===
-{{Fixbox|description=Disable Soft Shadows and Pixel Doubling in the game's settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable Soft Shadows and Pixel Doubling in the game's settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/runtimepack.html RuntimePack].|ref={{cn|date=July 2019}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/runtimepack.html RuntimePack].|ref={{cn|date=July 2019}}}}
-}}
 ===Flickering textures on modern systems===
-{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2 wrapper|ref=|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}|fix=
 # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]].
-# Unpack to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} the following files: {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, {{file|MS\x86\d3d9.dll}}.
+# Unpack to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} the following files: {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} and {{file|MS\x86\d3d9.dll}}.
 }}
 {{ii}} (nVidia only) Enhancing the in-game AA to SGSSAA may solve this issue as well. (further testing is required)<ref>{{Refcheck|user=ChaosBahamut|date=2020-9-27}}</ref>
-===Broken shadow rendering on Nvidia graphics===
+===Broken shadow rendering on Nvidia graphics cards===
 {{Fixbox|description=Fix shadow corruption|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/980370/f-e-a-r-shadows-are-still-broken/#5129140|title=F.E.A.R. Shadows are still broken - GeForce Forums|date=2017-04-16}}</ref>|fix=
 # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1106-fear-shadow-corruption-fix/ registry tweak].
-# Run <code>ON_DisableVidMemVBs.reg</code> before you start playing F.E.A.R. to fix shadow corruption.
+# Run {{file|ON_DisableVidMemVBs.reg}} before starting F.E.A.R. to fix shadow corruption.
-# Run <code>OFF_DisableVidMemVBs.reg</code> after playing F.E.A.R. to disable the tweak. This is needed because this tweak has an extremely negative performance effect for other games. If you don't care about performance in other games, you can leave it on constantly.
+# Run {{file|OFF_DisableVidMemVBs.reg}} after playing F.E.A.R. to disable the tweak. This is needed because this tweak has an extremely negative performance effect for other games. If not worried about performance in other games, it can be left on constantly.
 }}
 ===Soft shadows do not work combined with FSAA===
 {{ii}} This is due to the features of the engine and the artificial limitation of the simultaneous use of anti-aliasing with soft shadows, since they can cause graphic artifacts on the shadows.
-{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for alternative AA solution|ref=<ref name="AA"/>|fix=
-}}
+{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for alternative AA solution|ref=<ref name="AA"/>}}
 ===Screen shaking, broken physics===
-{{ii}} This is most likely related to issues with high frame rate
+{{ii}} This is most likely related to issues with high frame rate.
-{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/540735426677529256</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/3454730619123508690</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/5452154443644561993</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/3053987085395962177</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/540735426677529256|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/3454730619123508690|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/5452154443644561993|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/3053987085395962177|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 * See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Turn off [[FSAA]]|ref={{cn|date=June 2022}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Turn off [[FSAA]]|ref={{cn|date=June 2022}}}}
-}}
 ===No dialogue playing===
@@ Line 611: / Line 640: @@
 ===Missing radio voices when using hardware audio mixing===
-{{ii}} Only some localized versions have this problem. The English version of the game does not.
+{{ii}} Some Localized versions have this problem for all games. The English version does not suffer from this issue, except for the Extraction Point expansion.
-{{Fixbox|description=Install an unofficial fix|fix=
-# Download fix: [https://www.playground.ru/files/f_e_a_r_obnovlenie_ofitsialnoj_rusifikatsii-50809/ Russian version]; [https://mega.nz/folder/jI8E3ApQ#Y9MQ9s7cVHMdM9eXqgbXLA/ French/German/Spanish/Italian version].
+{{Fixbox|description=Install an unofficial fix|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}|fix=
-# Extract files to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
+# Download fix: [https://www.playground.ru/files/f_e_a_r_obnovlenie_ofitsialnoj_rusifikatsii-50809/ Russian version]; [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2483-fear-sound-fix-for-hw-mixing-frenchspanishgermanitalian-version/ French/German/Spanish/Italian version]; [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2600-fear-extraction-point-eax-fix/ English (Extraction Point)].
+# Extract files to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 }}
 ===No gunshot sound===
 {{Fixbox|description=Install Creative Alchemy|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-alchemy/ Alchemy].
+# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-alchemy/ ALchemy].
 # If using a non-Creative sound card, use [https://www.mediafire.com/file/387vesqfe7o91f4/GenericALchemyDerestrictor-1.0.zip/file GenericALchemyDerestrictor] as well.
 }}
 ===Key mappings are not assigned===
-{{Fixbox|description=Run the game as administrator|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Run the game as administrator|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}}}
-}}
 ==Other information==
@@ Line 650: / Line 679: @@
 |windows 32-bit exe     = true
 |windows 64-bit exe     = false
-|windows arm app        = false
+|windows arm app        =
 |windows exe notes      =
 |macos intel 32-bit app =
 |macos intel 64-bit app =
-|macos arm app          = unknown
+|macos arm app          =
 |macos app notes        =
 |linux 32-bit executable=
 |linux 64-bit executable=
-|linux arm app          = unknown
+|linux arm app          =
 |linux executable notes =
 }}
@@ Line 681: / Line 710: @@
 ===Official SDK===
-{{ii}} The Steam version includes the SDK with the game.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520123104/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1284271&page=2#post15166215 FEAR SDK Problem With Steam Version? - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> Make sure you read [https://web.archive.org/web/20170520123009/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1284271#post15155531 instructions]
+{{ii}} The Steam version includes the SDK with the game.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520123104/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1284271&page=2#post15166215 FEAR SDK Problem With Steam Version? - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> Make sure to read  the [https://web.archive.org/web/20170520123009/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1284271#post15155531 instructions].
 ===DevMode===
@@ Line 687: / Line 716: @@
 ===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-hd-textures-v202 F.E.A.R: AI Upscaled Textures Mod]===
-{{--}} Too unstable on the Retail version (frequent crashes and geometry disappears when hitting a checkpoint).
+{{--}} Relatively unstable resulting in intermittent crashing, and missing textures and geometry after checkpoints and level loads. To prevent crashes and textures disappearing, restart the game before or after the end of every level and at regular intervals (after checkpoints).
 {{++}} AI upscaled texture pack that has been processed to aim for stability and upgrading textures that practically improve visual quality.
 {{++}} The installer no longer features a basic install option, but rather includes a separate [https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-hd-textures-lite-pack Lite version] of the files to use to overwrite over a full installation for stability.
@@ Line 695: / Line 724: @@
 ===Persistent decals===
-Makes blood, bullet holes etc. permanent.
+{{ii}} Makes blood, bullet holes etc. permanent.
-{{Fixbox|description=Use Rivarez Mod|ref=<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/ghrr7s/fear_infinite_blood_gibs_and_bullet_holes</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Use Rivarez Mod|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/ghrr7s/fear_infinite_blood_gibs_and_bullet_holes|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 # Download and extract [https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-xp-rivarez-mod Rivarez mod].
 # Take everything from the folder "''Without weapons changes''" and copy it to the game folder (where the ''FEAR.exe'' is). Confirm override.
 '''Notes'''
 {{ii}} Only works in the base game and Extraction Point, not for Perseus Mandate.
-{{ii}} Includes tool for more resolutions in Extraction Point.
+{{ii}} Includes a tool for more resolutions in Extraction Point.
 }}
 ===Dynamic flashlight===
-{{Fixbox|description=Flashlight will cast dynamic shadows|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Flashlight will cast dynamic shadows|ref={{cn|date=2024-06-13}}|fix=
 # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/518-flashlight-shadows-mod/ mod here].
-# Extract the {{file|.Arch00}} file for the chosen version of flashlight to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
+# Extract {{file|.Arch00}} for the chosen version of flashlight to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
-# Open {{file|Default.archcfg}} in a text editor in FEAR's installation folder.
+# Open {{file|Default.archcfg}} in a text editor in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
-# Add the line <code>LC_FlashlightMod.Arch00</code> <u>'''or'''</u> <code>LC_FlashlightMod_WIDE.Arch00</code> to the end of the list, corresponding to which mod you installed.
+# Add the line <code>LC_FlashlightMod.Arch00</code> <u>'''or'''</u> <code>LC_FlashlightMod_WIDE.Arch00</code> to the end of the list, corresponding to which mod that's installed.
 '''Notes'''
 {{--}} Only works with the base F.E.A.R. game, Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate expansions are not supported.
-{{ii}} {{file|LC_FlashlightMod_WIDE.Arch00}} casts shadows from your own weapons, which can be a hindrance.
+{{ii}} {{file|LC_FlashlightMod_WIDE.Arch00}} casts shadows from the player's weapons, which can be a hindrance.
 }}
 ==System requirements==
@@ Line 722: / Line 752: @@
 |minOS    = 2000
-|minCPU   = Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz
+|minCPU   = Intel Pentium IV 1.7 GHz
 |minCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP 1600+
 |minRAM   = 512 MB
@@ Line 734: / Line 764: @@
 |recOS    = XP(64 bit)
-|recCPU   = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz
+|recCPU   = Intel Pentium IV 3.0 GHz
 |recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 3000+
 |recRAM   = 1 GB
 |recHD    =
 |recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 6600
-|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9800
+|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9800 Pro
 |recVRAM  = 256 MB
 |recSM    = 2.0