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− | {{ | + | {{disambig|the original release|the Warmastered Edition|[[Darksiders Warmastered Edition]]}} |
− | + | {{Infobox game | |
− | {{ | + | |cover = Darksiders Cover.jpg |
− | | | + | |developers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Vigil Games}} |
− | | | + | |publishers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ}} |
− | |release dates | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games}} |
− | |steam | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Russia}} |
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Phoenix Engine}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 23, 2010}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|darksiders|83}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|darksiders|82}} | ||
+ | |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 | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Darksiders}} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 50620 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = 276200 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1430901154 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.thqnordic.com/games/darksiders | ||
+ | |hltb = 2243 | ||
+ | |lutris = darksiders | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Darksiders | ||
+ | |mobygames = 45562 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Darksiders | ||
+ | |winehq = 12154 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://store.steampowered.com/manual/50620 Official manual] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://community.darksiders.com/forum/viewboard/ Darksiders Community Forums] | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1430901154|darksiders_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/50620/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Availability== | ||
+ | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | darksiders_warmastered_edition | DRM-free | Included in the Extras for [[Darksiders Warmastered Edition]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/darksiders_series/does_warmastered_edition_includes_original_version/post5|title=Does Warmastered Edition includes original version? - GOG Community Discussions for the Darksiders series|date=December 5, 2016}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 50620 | Steam | Bundled with [[Darksiders Warmastered Edition]]. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | | Origin | Was bundled with [https://web.archive.org/web/20121128074440/http://store.origin.com/store/ea/en_US/pd/ThemeID.718200/productID.254126500 Darksiders II: Digital Deluxe] | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All owners of any Steam copy of Darksiders will automatically see the Warmastered Edition as part of their library.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/Darksiders/announcements/detail/541951382570943895|title=Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Darksiders|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ==="New Game" Crash Fix=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=DLL to fix the crash that happens when selecting New Game or loading a Save File|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2365-too-many-cores-crash-fix-lost-planet-2/ New Game Crash Fix] | ||
+ | # Extract to where the games EXE file is located. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Alternatively use Special K's "Spoof CPU Core Count" setting within the FPS Limiter's "Advanced" section and set it to 6 or less CPU cores. Do not combine the above fix with Special K. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Rename/delete files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\media\videos\}} | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|AMD_Logo_movie.wmv}}, {{file|kaiko_logo.wmv}}, {{file|main_menu_intro.wmv}}, {{file|start_screen_intro.wmv}}, {{file|THQ_Logo1280x720.wmv}}, {{file|THQNORDIC_LOGO_Color_white.wmv}} and {{file|Vigil_Logo1280x720.wmv}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stuttering fix=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game through Steam Big Picture|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/50620/discussions/0/618458030667006274/|title=FOR PEOPLE HAVING CHOPPY FRAMES! :: Darksiders General Discussion|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Darksiders\}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Darksiders\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Epic Games Store|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\darksiders1.exe}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = unknown | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 100 MB available. | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Darksiders - General.png|General settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Darksiders - Advanced.png|Advanced settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darksiders | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
+ | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]. | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darksiders WSGF entry]. | ||
+ | |fov = false | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
+ | |windowed = hackable | ||
+ | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = false | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = false | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = false | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = Pre-rendered cutscenes are at 30 FPS. Frame rate is uncapped during the videos. | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://120hz.net/showthread.php?104-Games-That-Run-Above-60FPS|title="Games That Run Above 60FPS" - 120Hz.net Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Manually edit options.dopt|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|options.dopt}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Ctrl|G}} and go to offset 0x15 (hexadecimal). | ||
+ | # Type in <code>00</code>, replacing the <code>01</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the file and launch the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Darksiders - Keyboard.png|Keyboard rebinding.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Darksiders - Controller.png|Controller buttons.}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Keyboard and mouse controls are disabled if a controller is plugged in. | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = Under '''Advanced''' options. | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = true | ||
+ | |controller support notes = XInput and DirectInput. Designed for XInput controllers. First/primary controller only. | ||
+ | |full controller = true | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = false | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = Renders most DirectInput controllers unuseable. Use XInput wrapper to bypass the issue. | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= Separate for X- and Y-axis. | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = true | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = true | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = false | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = DirectInput hotplugging crashes the game. | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = true | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{--}} Global hotkeys (for example volume keys on some keyboards) are disabled when game is in focus. | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Sliders for music, sound, voice and videos. | ||
+ | |surround sound = true | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = Auto-detection, 7.1 audio is supported. | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/41_traducao-do-darksiders-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation{{cn|2024-04-06}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = Darksiders | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = platinum | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = platinum | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = platinum | ||
+ | |native 3d = false | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = true | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See also [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/07/darksiders-new-2016-fix.html Helix Mod: Darksiders (new 2016 fix)]. | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = true | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
+ | |iz3d = true | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Steam achievements not unlocking=== |
− | + | {{--}} Steam achievements will fail to unlock if the game has already been launched on the current instance of Steam. | |
− | + | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Restart Steam|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | * Restart Steam each time you launch Darksiders. Achievements that should have been awarded will not be awarded until the task is completed again. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Cutscenes do not play=== | ===Cutscenes do not play=== | ||
− | Check that Windows Media Player 11 or better is installed on your system. | + | {{Fixbox|description=Cutscenes do not play|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | Codec Packs have been known to interfere as well. | + | * Check that Windows Media Player 11 or better is installed on your system. |
+ | * Codec Packs have been known to interfere as well ''(e.g. LAV Filters)''. Uninstall any codec packs. | ||
+ | * You may also try using the [http://www.codecguide.com/download_k-lite_codec_pack_basic.htm K-Lite Basic Codec Pack] and concentrate every option into Windows Media Player, then use it's Codec Tweak Tools' Fix option. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Game doesn't reach menu=== | ===Game doesn't reach menu=== | ||
− | Could be caused by the AMD logo | + | {{Fixbox|description=Game doesn't reach menu|ref={{CN|date=September 2015}}|fix= |
+ | * Could be caused by the AMD logo video. | ||
+ | * Rename <code>{{p|game}}\media\videos\AMD_Logo_movie</code> to something else. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Game freezes at initial black screen=== | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Game freezes at initial black screen|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | * Unplug your keyboard, then start the game, then plug the keyboard back in. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | ===Game | + | ===Cutscenes are only visible on half of the screen=== |
+ | {{ii}} This can be caused by the [https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2803821 MS13-057/KB2803821 update]; reinstall the update to resolve the issue.<ref name="KB2803821">[https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2803821 MS13-057: Description of the security update for Windows Media Format Runtime 9 and 9.5 (wmvdmod.dll), and for Windows Media Player 11 and 12: July 9, 2013]</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall KB2803821|ref=<ref name="KB2803821"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open Programs and Features: | ||
+ | #* Vista and later: Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>appwiz.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
+ | #* Windows XP: Press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>appwiz.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
+ | # View the installed updates: | ||
+ | #* Vista and later: choose View installed updates. | ||
+ | #* Windows XP: choose Show updates. | ||
+ | # Locate KB2803821 and remove it. | ||
+ | # Run Windows Update and install the update again to get a newer version that does not have this problem. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Unresponsive controls, Controller buttons with keyboard=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is most likely caused by game detecting some of computers devices as controller. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Remove unused controllers, set main controller as primary one|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Push {{key|Win|R}} and type '''joy.cpl''' then push '''OK'''. | ||
+ | # From '''Advanced settings...''' set your used controller as primary one and then push '''OK'''. | ||
+ | # Locate all unused controllers listed and either unplug them physically, disable them from device manager or with virtual controllers uninstall from control panel. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable DirectInput support|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/715-dinput8dll/ Download the fix here]. | ||
+ | # Extract the {{code|dinput8.dll}} into {{code|{{p|game}}}} alongside with {{code|DarksidersPC.exe}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game causes system reboot when it crashes=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Game causes system reboot when it crashes|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | * Launching game through exe may solve system reboot problems when game crashes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Black screen on multi-monitor systems=== | ||
+ | When playing on a system with multiple monitors, the game will default to fullscreen on the primary monitor. When the game is alt-tabbed out of and reopened, the screen will go black. Once there simply wiggle the mouse. Sometimes the game will go back to normal, and sometimes the game will crash instead. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Can't {{key|Alt|Tab}} with the GOG.com version=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game becomes very prone to crashing after Alt-Tabbing on some machines. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Command Prompt|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/darksiders_series/enable_task_switch_in_ds1?staff=yes|title=Enable task switch in DS1, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the Start menu, search for <code>Command Prompt</code> and open it. | ||
+ | # Copy this: <code>sdbinst -u -g {c0728393-3782-4e36-a2cd-b3aa27cd6836}</code> | ||
+ | # Right-click and paste in the Command Prompt, then press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Rename executable|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Rename <code>DarksidersPC.exe</code> to anything else. | ||
+ | # Edit the shortcut properties to target the correct file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = 3.0 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = Havok | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Fmod | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = Scaleform | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Windows Media | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Increase performance=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} As the game doesn't feature many graphical options, for lower end machines, this disables most of the game's effects. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Rename/delete files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{code|{{p|game}}\media\}} | ||
+ | # Delete or rename all files including 'fx', except {{file|Impact_FX.oppc}} and {{file|vfx_shared.oppc}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | + | |minOS = XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7 | |
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0 GHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 3800+ 2.4 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 1 GB (XP)<br/>2 GB (Vista, 7) | ||
+ | |minHD = 12 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GT 220 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = ATI Radeon X1900 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
− | === | + | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2.13 GHz |
− | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 2.6 GHz | |
+ | |recRAM = 2 GB (XP)<br/>3 GB (Vista, 7) | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTS 240 | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3870 | ||
+ | |recVRAM = | ||
+ | }} | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:38, 6 April 2024
This page is for the original release. For the Warmastered Edition, see Darksiders Warmastered Edition.
Developers | |
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Vigil Games | |
Publishers | |
THQ | |
Nordic Games | |
Russia | Buka Entertainment |
Engines | |
Phoenix Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 23, 2010 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
IGDB | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi |
Series | Darksiders |
Darksiders | |
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Darksiders | 2010 |
Darksiders II | 2012 |
Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition | 2015 |
Darksiders Warmastered Edition | 2016 |
Darksiders III | 2018 |
Darksiders Genesis | 2019 |
Darksiders is a singleplayer third-person RPG game in the Darksiders series.
General information
- Official manual
- Darksiders Community Forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Included in the Extras for Darksiders Warmastered Edition.[1] | |||
Steam | Bundled with Darksiders Warmastered Edition. | |||
Origin (unavailable) | Was bundled with Darksiders II: Digital Deluxe |
- All owners of any Steam copy of Darksiders will automatically see the Warmastered Edition as part of their library.[2]
Essential improvements
"New Game" Crash Fix
DLL to fix the crash that happens when selecting New Game or loading a Save File[citation needed] |
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Alternatively use Special K's "Spoof CPU Core Count" setting within the FPS Limiter's "Advanced" section and set it to 6 or less CPU cores. Do not combine the above fix with Special K. |
Skip intro videos
Rename/delete files[citation needed] |
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Stuttering fix
Run the game through Steam Big Picture[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Darksiders\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/50620/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Darksiders\ |
Epic Games Launcher | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\darksiders1.exe |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/50620/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Approx. 100 MB available. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use Flawless Widescreen or Widescreen Fixer. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See 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 | Pre-rendered cutscenes are at 30 FPS. Frame rate is uncapped during the videos. No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[4] |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Manually edit options.dopt[citation needed] |
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Input
- Keyboard and mouse controls are disabled if a controller is plugged in.
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Under Advanced options. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput and DirectInput. Designed for XInput controllers. First/primary controller only. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Renders most DirectInput controllers unuseable. Use XInput wrapper to bypass the issue. | |
Controller sensitivity | Separate for X- and Y-axis. | |
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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Controller hotplugging | DirectInput hotplugging crashes the game. | |
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
- Global hotkeys (for example volume keys on some keyboards) are disabled when game is in focus.
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sliders for music, sound, voice and videos. | |
Surround sound | Auto-detection, 7.1 audio is supported. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation[citation needed]. |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Native 3D | ||||
Nvidia 3D Vision | See also Helix Mod: Darksiders (new 2016 fix). | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
Steam achievements not unlocking
- Steam achievements will fail to unlock if the game has already been launched on the current instance of Steam.
Restart Steam[citation needed] |
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Cutscenes do not play
Cutscenes do not play[citation needed] |
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Game doesn't reach menu[citation needed] |
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Game freezes at initial black screen
Game freezes at initial black screen[citation needed] |
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Cutscenes are only visible on half of the screen
- This can be caused by the MS13-057/KB2803821 update; reinstall the update to resolve the issue.[5]
Reinstall KB2803821[5] |
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Unresponsive controls, Controller buttons with keyboard
- This is most likely caused by game detecting some of computers devices as controller.
Remove unused controllers, set main controller as primary one[citation needed] |
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Disable DirectInput support[citation needed] |
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Game causes system reboot when it crashes
Game causes system reboot when it crashes[citation needed] |
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Black screen on multi-monitor systems
When playing on a system with multiple monitors, the game will default to fullscreen on the primary monitor. When the game is alt-tabbed out of and reopened, the screen will go black. Once there simply wiggle the mouse. Sometimes the game will go back to normal, and sometimes the game will crash instead.
Can't Alt+Tab ↹ with the GOG.com version
- The game becomes very prone to crashing after Alt-Tabbing on some machines.
Use Command Prompt[6] |
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Rename executable[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | FMOD | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Windows Media |
Increase performance
- As the game doesn't feature many graphical options, for lower end machines, this disables most of the game's effects.
Rename/delete files[citation needed] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3800+ 2.4 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2.13 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) |
2 GB (XP) 3 GB (Vista, 7) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 Nvidia GeForce GT 220 ATI Radeon X1900 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTS 240 ATI Radeon HD 3870 |
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/50620/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (50620) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Does Warmastered Edition includes original version? - GOG Community Discussions for the Darksiders series - last accessed on December 5, 2016
- ↑ Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Darksiders - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ FOR PEOPLE HAVING CHOPPY FRAMES! :: Darksiders General Discussion - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ "Games That Run Above 60FPS" - 120Hz.net Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MS13-057: Description of the security update for Windows Media Format Runtime 9 and 9.5 (wmvdmod.dll), and for Windows Media Player 11 and 12: July 9, 2013
- ↑ Enable task switch in DS1, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023