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− | {{Infobox | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |cover | + | |cover = FTL - Faster Than Light - cover.jpg |
− | | | + | |developers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Subset Games}} |
− | | | + | |publishers = |
− | |release dates | + | |engines = |
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 14, 2012}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 14, 2012}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 14, 2012}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|ftl-faster-than-light|84}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|ftl-faster-than-light|89}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|None}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives|Top-down view}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|Roguelike, Strategy, Vehicle combat }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles|Space flight}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Sci-fi, Space}} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 212680 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207659102 | ||
+ | |official site= https://subsetgames.com/ftl.html | ||
+ | |hltb = 3738 | ||
+ | |lutris = ftl-faster-than-light | ||
+ | |mobygames = 57826 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = FTL: Faster Than Light | ||
+ | |wikipedia = FTL: Faster Than Light | ||
+ | |winehq = 14388 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = | |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = The game was re-branded as the '''''Advanced Edition''''' as of the 1.05.4 patch from April 3, 2014. | |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | + | {{mm}} [https://www.subsetgames.com/forum/ Official forum] | |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659102|ftl_advanced_edition}} |
− | {{ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/212680/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/ftlgame r/ftlgame] - subreddit. |
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
− | |||
− | == Availability == | + | ==Availability== |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| developer | https://subsetgames.com/ftl.html | DRM-free | Humble widget. | Steam, Humble Store | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | faster-than-light | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-12-27}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | faster_than_light | DRM-free | 5 songs from the soundtrack, a mini-artbook, some wallpapers & avatars. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | ftl-faster-than-light | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nwntzqw4g8g | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | ftl-faster-than-light/ftl-faster-than-light | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play Pro}}.<br>Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 212680 | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == Game data == | + | ==Game data== |
− | === Configuration file | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|appdata}}\FasterThanLight\settings.ini}} |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/fasterthanlight/settings.ini}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/FasterThanLight/settings.ini}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
{{XDG|true}} | {{XDG|true}} | ||
− | === | + | ===Save game data location=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\FasterThanLight\}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/fasterthanlight/}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/FasterThanLight/}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | + | {{++}} Save games are fully cross-platform.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.subsetgames.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=721|title=Helpful Profile File Location Info! - SubsetGames.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | {{Save | + | {{ii}} {{file|ae_prof.sav}} contains overall game progress. |
− | | | + | {{ii}} {{file|continue.sav}} is only generated when pressing 'Save & Quit' or 'Main menu'. |
− | | | + | |
− | | | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | | | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
− | | | + | |discord = true |
− | | | + | |discord notes = |
− | | | + | |epic games launcher = true |
− | | | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = true |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | | | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | | | + | |steam cloud notes = Sync is not cross-platform.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anonymous|date=2016-04-29}}</ref> |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = false | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|FTL - Faster Than Light - settings.png|General settings.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | | | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ftl-faster-light/en |
− | | | + | |widescreen wsgf award = silver |
− | | | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported |
− | | | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited |
− | | | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
− | | | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
− | | | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Native resolution is 1280x720. |
− | |fov = | + | |multimonitor = false |
− | | | + | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Pillarboxed}} 16:9. |
− | |windowed =true | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
− | | | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Pillarboxed}} 16:9. |
− | | | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
− | | | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]], 1440p and 2160p resolutions are {{term|pixel-perfect}}. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |fov = n/a |
− | | | + | |fov notes = Uses 2D artwork. |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |windowed = true |
− | | | + | |windowed notes = |
− | |vsync =true | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | | | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. |
+ | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = Optional framerate cap at 60 FPS. | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = true | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[ | + | ===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit settings.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|settings.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Set the required values: | ||
+ | fullscreen=0 | ||
+ | lastFullScreen=0 | ||
+ | manual=1 | ||
+ | screen_x=your x value screen resolution | ||
+ | screen_y=your y value screen resolution | ||
+ | windowed=0 | ||
+ | stretched=1 | ||
+ | 4. Use one of the available borderless fullscreen solutions. This was tested using the [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Another AutoHotkey Script|AutoHotkey]] method. | ||
+ | NOTE: Your x and y value resolution can be determined by finding your resolution, for example: 1920x1080, 1920=x value, 1080=y value | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ==Input== | |
− | {{ | + | {{Image|FTL - Faster Than Light - input settings.png|Input settings.}} |
− | + | {{Input | |
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | + | |acceleration option notes = | |
− | + | |mouse sensitivity = false | |
− | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = | |
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |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== |
− | {{ | + | {{Image|FTL - Faster Than Light - language settings.jpg|In-game language settings.}} |
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Music and sound. | ||
+ | |surround sound = n/a | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/ftl-advanced-edition.106/ Advanced Edition] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.trc-playground.hu/forditasok/#ftl Fan translation] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | The developers of FTL have a page with common fixes for the game, navigate to their [https://subsetgames.com/faq.html#runfailures support page] to learn more. |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | |
− | {{ | + | ===Performance issues=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set the ''Dynamic Backgrounds'' option in the [[#Video|general settings]] to ''Disabled''|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/zv8k0/ftl_release_today_everything_you_need_to_know/c6819ns|title=Primer comments on FTL release today: everything you need to know - /r/games|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | {{ | + | |
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
+ | {{ii}} This setting doesn't have a considerable impact on the visual quality of the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Mouse Lag on Nvidia Graphics=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Vsync and change maximum pre-rendered frames to "1" in Nvidia control panel|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://subsetgames.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3124&start=10|title=Mouse Cursor Lagging subsetgames forum|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | {{ | + | |
− | {{Fixbox | + | # Open Nvidia control panel. |
− | {{++}} | + | # Go to manage 3D settings. |
− | {{++}} | + | # Go to Program settings. |
− | + | # Add {{file|ftlgame.exe}} from {{folder|{{p|game}}}} if it is not already present. | |
+ | # Disable Vsync and set pre-rendered frames to "1". | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} On Nvidia Optimus notebooks also make sure the correct GPU is selected for FTL.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Ubuntu logs off at game startup=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete {{file|libstdc++.so.6}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/212680/discussions/0/864973123969193063/|title=Starting the game logs me out of my computer - Steam Community discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | Delete {{file|libstdc++.so.6}} from {{folder|{{p|game}}/data/amd64/lib}} and {{folder|{{p|game}}/data/x86/lib}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Pixelated Graphics (Windows)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Problem associated with older laptop graphics cards. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run as Administrator|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Right click on {{file|FTLGame.exe}} and select Properties. | ||
+ | # Click the 'Compatibility' tab. | ||
+ | # Check 'Run this program as an administrator'. | ||
+ | # Click Apply. | ||
+ | # Click OK and run {{file|FTLGame.exe}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Right-click on the game executable and select 'Run as Administrator' to test this fix. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Update graphics card drivers|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Visit AMD.com or Nvidia.com depending on what graphics card manufacturer your computer uses. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game is permanently zoomed in and cannot be played=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Right click on {{file|FTLGame.exe}} and select Properties. | ||
+ | # Click the 'Compatibility' tab. | ||
+ | # Check 'Disable display scaling on higher DPI settings'. | ||
+ | # Click Apply. | ||
+ | # Click OK and run {{file|FTLGame.exe}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Problem associated with higher DPI settings. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Audio is silent or doesn't follow system preferences when using PulseAudio on Arch Linux=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/212680/discussions/0/540744936081003396/|title=No Sound with PulseAudio on Arch|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | Open a terminal and enter the following command to install an ALSA configuration for PulseAudio:<br> | ||
+ | <code>pacman -S pulseaudio-alsa</code> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you are experiencing this issue on another Linux distribution, try installing that distribution's equivalent package to resolve the issue. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Audio is silent or doesn't follow system preferences when using PipeWire on Arch Linux=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix|fix= | ||
+ | Open a terminal and enter the following command to install an ALSA configuration for PipeWire:<br> | ||
+ | <code>pacman -S pipewire-alsa</code> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you are experiencing this issue on another Linux distribution, try installing that distribution's equivalent package to resolve the issue. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = 2.0 | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = BASS | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = XP, Vista, 7, 8.1, 10 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = 2 GHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
|minHD = 175 MB | |minHD = 175 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minOGL = 2.0 | |minOGL = 2.0 | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Some integrated Intel HD graphics cards have been known to work but are not officially supported.<ref name="faq">[https://subsetgames.com/faq.html#runfailures Official FAQ]</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{System requirements | |
− | + | |OSfamily = OS X | |
− | {{System | ||
− | |OSfamily = | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 10.5.8 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = 2 GHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
|minHD = 175 MB | |minHD = 175 MB | ||
− | |minVRAM | + | |minVRAM = 256 MB |
|minOGL = 2.0 | |minOGL = 2.0 | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{System requirements | |
− | {{System | ||
|OSfamily = Linux | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = Ubuntu 12.04 LTS |
− | | | + | |minCPU = 2 GHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
− | |minHD = 175 MB | + | |minHD = 175 MB |
|minOGL = 2.0 | |minOGL = 2.0 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:25, 29 June 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Subset Games | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 14, 2012 |
macOS (OS X) | September 14, 2012 |
Linux | September 14, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 84 |
IGDB | 89 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Top-down view |
Genres | Roguelike, Strategy, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
FTL: Faster Than Light is a singleplayer top-down view roguelike, strategy and vehicle combat game.
The game was re-branded as the Advanced Edition as of the 1.05.4 patch from April 3, 2014.
General information
- Official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- r/ftlgame - subreddit.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Developer website | Humble widget. | |||
Epic Games Store | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.[1] | |||
GOG.com | 5 songs from the soundtrack, a mini-artbook, some wallpapers & avatars. | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | ||||
Origin | Included with EA Play Pro. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. |
|||
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\FasterThanLight\settings.ini |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/fasterthanlight/settings.ini |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/FasterThanLight/settings.ini |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FasterThanLight\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/fasterthanlight/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/FasterThanLight/ |
- Save games are fully cross-platform.[2]
-
ae_prof.sav
contains overall game progress. -
continue.sav
is only generated when pressing 'Save & Quit' or 'Main menu'.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Sync is not cross-platform.[3] | |
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Native resolution is 1280x720. | ||
Multi-monitor | Pillarboxed 16:9. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Pillarboxed 16:9. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Borderless fullscreen windowed, 1440p and 2160p resolutions are pixel-perfect. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Uses 2D artwork. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Optional framerate cap at 60 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode |
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Edit settings.ini[citation needed] |
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fullscreen=0 lastFullScreen=0 manual=1 screen_x=your x value screen resolution screen_y=your y value screen resolution windowed=0 stretched=1 4. Use one of the available borderless fullscreen solutions. This was tested using the AutoHotkey method. NOTE: Your x and y value resolution can be determined by finding your resolution, for example: 1920x1080, 1920=x value, 1080=y value |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and sound. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | Fan - Advanced Edition | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
The developers of FTL have a page with common fixes for the game, navigate to their support page to learn more.
Performance issues
Set the Dynamic Backgrounds option in the general settings to Disabled[4] |
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Notes
|
Mouse Lag on Nvidia Graphics
Disable Vsync and change maximum pre-rendered frames to "1" in Nvidia control panel[5] |
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Notes
|
Ubuntu logs off at game startup
Delete libstdc++.so.6 [6]
|
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Delete |
Pixelated Graphics (Windows)
- Problem associated with older laptop graphics cards.
Run as Administrator[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Update graphics card drivers[citation needed] |
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|
Game is permanently zoomed in and cannot be played
Fix[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Audio is silent or doesn't follow system preferences when using PulseAudio on Arch Linux
Fix[7] |
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Open a terminal and enter the following command to install an ALSA configuration for PulseAudio: Notes
|
Audio is silent or doesn't follow system preferences when using PipeWire on Arch Linux
Fix |
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Open a terminal and enter the following command to install an ALSA configuration for PipeWire: Notes
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL | 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | BASS |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 175 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0 compatible |
- Some integrated Intel HD graphics cards have been known to work but are not officially supported.[8]
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 175 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0 compatible |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 175 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL 2.0 compatible |
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-12-27
- ↑ Helpful Profile File Location Info! - SubsetGames.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Anonymous on 2016-04-29
- ↑ Primer comments on FTL release today: everything you need to know - /r/games - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Mouse Cursor Lagging subsetgames forum - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Starting the game logs me out of my computer - Steam Community discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ No Sound with PulseAudio on Arch - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Official FAQ