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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Wired Productions}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Wired Productions}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2021-12-06}}</ref>|build=4.18.0.0}}
 +
|official site= http://www.closetothesungame.com
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 2, 2019}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 2, 2019}}
−
|steam appid  =  
+
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|close-to-the-sun|65}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|7644/close-to-the-sun|64}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|close-to-the-sun|61}}
 +
|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/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Adventure }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Detective/mystery, Steampunk }}
 +
|steam appid  = 968870
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
−
|gogcom id    =  
+
|gogcom id    = 1785804341
−
|gogcom id side =  
+
|gogcom id side =
 +
|hltb        = 66966
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = close-to-the-sun
 
|wikipedia    = Close to the Sun (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Close to the Sun (video game)
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
−
{{--}} Frame rate issues reported by multiple critics and user reviews.
+
{{--}} Frame rate issues reported in multiple critics and user reviews.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://www.closetothesungame.com/ Official website]
+
{{GOG.com links|1785804341|close_to_the_sun}}
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/968870/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | close-to-the-sun | DRM-free | Can be run DRM-free when launched directly from the executable. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | close-to-the-sun | DRM-free | Can be run DRM-free when launched directly from the executable. |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | close-to-the-sun | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4503-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG | close_to_the_sun | DRM-free |  |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | close-to-the-sun-pc | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | close-to-the-sun | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| MS Store | 9P4CBGC2HJG1 | Microsoft Store | Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 968870 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Epic Games Launcher}}.
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 +
{{Save game cloud syncing
 +
|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
 +
|epic games launcher      = true
 +
|epic games launcher notes =
 +
|gog galaxy                = true
 +
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                    =
 +
|origin notes              =
 +
|steam cloud              = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
 +
|xbox cloud                = true
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Video==
 
{{Image|Close to the Sun Graphics settings.png|Graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Close to the Sun Graphics settings.png|Graphics settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = true
+
|borderless windowed        = limited
−
|borderless windowed notes  = No visible borders when the game and desktop resolutions are matched.
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Enabled by matching the desktop and in-game resolutions and setting Full Screen off.
−
|anisotropic                = false
+
|anisotropic                = limited
−
|anisotropic notes          =  
+
|anisotropic notes          = Scales with '''Texture Quality'''.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-04-11|comment=r.maxanisotropy gets set from 0 to 8 depending on the setting, as seen [[Engine:Unreal Engine 4#Enable developer console|in the console]].}}</ref>
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = None, 2x, 4x, 6x, and up to 200% through '''Resolution Scale'''.
 
|antialiasing notes        = None, 2x, 4x, 6x, and up to 200% through '''Resolution Scale'''.
−
|vsync                      = hackable
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
−
|vsync notes                = Always on, despite the settings. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
+
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 +
|vsync notes                = Enabled irrespective of the setting state. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] to disable.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
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===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use a modified game executable|ref=<ref name="Rose53"/>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use a patcher to modify the game executable|ref=<ref name="Rose53"/>|fix=
 
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1298-close-to-the-sun-ultrawide-mod/ the mod].
 
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1298-close-to-the-sun-ultrawide-mod/ the mod].
−
# Unpack the archive and replace the game .exe in <code>{{p|game}}\WindowsNoEditor\ctts\Binaries\Win64\</code>
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# Unpack the archive and target the game executable in <code>{{p|game}}\WindowsNoEditor\ctts\Binaries\Win64\</code>
−
{{ii}} Game updates may require a new version of the mod.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Increase FOV by changing the way it's calculated|ref=<ref name="Rose53"/>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Increase FOV by setting it to vertical in a config file|ref=<ref name="Rose53"/>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|Engine.ini}}.
 
# Open {{file|Engine.ini}}.
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}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Adjust FOV with precision with a tool|ref=<ref name="Rose53"/>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Adjust FOV in real time with a tool|ref=<ref name="Rose53"/>|fix=
 
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1297-close-to-the-sun-fov-changer/ Close to the Sun FOV changer].
 
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1297-close-to-the-sun-fov-changer/ Close to the Sun FOV changer].
 
# Launch the game and wait for it to load.
 
# Launch the game and wait for it to load.
−
# Run the tool and use the buttons to increase and decrease FOV as instructed.
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# Run the tool and press the shown keys to enable FOV adjustment, then increase or decrease FOV.
−
{{--}} Game updates will likely require updates to the tool.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Close to the Sun General settings.png|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|Close to the Sun General settings.png|General settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          = The game utilizes {{key|W}}{{key|S}}{{key|A}}{{key|D}}, {{key|Esc}}, {{key|Shift}}, {{key|Space}}, {{key|Tab}}, {{key|LMB}} and {{key|RMB}}.
 
|key remap notes          = The game utilizes {{key|W}}{{key|S}}{{key|A}}{{key|D}}, {{key|Esc}}, {{key|Shift}}, {{key|Space}}, {{key|Tab}}, {{key|LMB}} and {{key|RMB}}.
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|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
−
|mouse sensitivity notes  = 0.7 to 1.4 with increments of 0.1
+
|mouse sensitivity notes  = 0.7 to 1.4 in increments of 0.1
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|controller remap notes    = 4 presets are available.
 
|controller remap notes    = 4 presets are available.
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
−
|controller sensitivity notes= 0.7 to 1.4 with increments of 0.1
+
|controller sensitivity notes= 0.7 to 1.4 in increments of 0.1
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= Labeled '''Invert Up Axis'''.
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= Labeled '''Invert Up Axis'''.
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Close to the Sun Audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Close to the Sun Audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Effects, music, voices.
 
|separate volume notes    = Effects, music, voices.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Arabic
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation by AR Team, [https://discord.com/invite/zpVpQAe download].
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = false
+
  |audio    = hackable
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Fan voice-over by [https://www.gamesvoice.ru/closetothesun GamesVoice].
−
  |fan      =  
+
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2019/05/close-to-sun-dx11.html Helix Mod: Close to the Sun (DX11)].
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|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  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Frame rate drops===
 
===Frame rate drops===
 
Multiple reviews mention FPS drops on high-end hardware exceeding the recommended system requirements.<ref name="NGN"/><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-04|comment=With everything set to Very High, AA to 4x, resolution at 100%, there are FPS drops below 60 when looking at the sources of light and during the running scenes on the GTX 1070, i5 6600K and 16 GB of DDR4 RAM}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamespew.com/2019/05/close-to-the-sun-review/|title=Close to the Sun Review|date=May 4, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.godisageek.com/reviews/close-sun-review/|title=Close to the Sun review |date=May 4, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://it.ign.com/close-to-the-sun-pc/154000/review/close-to-the-sun-la-recensione|title=Troppo vicini al sole|date=May 4, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://worthplaying.com/article/2019/5/2/reviews/114106/|title=PC Review - 'Close to the Sun'|date=May 5, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wccftech.com/review/close-to-the-sun-review/|title=Close to the Sun Review – Bio-shockingly Close to the Sun|date=May 6, 2019}}</ref>
 
Multiple reviews mention FPS drops on high-end hardware exceeding the recommended system requirements.<ref name="NGN"/><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-04|comment=With everything set to Very High, AA to 4x, resolution at 100%, there are FPS drops below 60 when looking at the sources of light and during the running scenes on the GTX 1070, i5 6600K and 16 GB of DDR4 RAM}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamespew.com/2019/05/close-to-the-sun-review/|title=Close to the Sun Review|date=May 4, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.godisageek.com/reviews/close-sun-review/|title=Close to the Sun review |date=May 4, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://it.ign.com/close-to-the-sun-pc/154000/review/close-to-the-sun-la-recensione|title=Troppo vicini al sole|date=May 4, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://worthplaying.com/article/2019/5/2/reviews/114106/|title=PC Review - 'Close to the Sun'|date=May 5, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wccftech.com/review/close-to-the-sun-review/|title=Close to the Sun Review – Bio-shockingly Close to the Sun|date=May 6, 2019}}</ref>
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Game crashes during gameplay or cutscenes===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=See [[Troubleshooting guide/Startup and launching problems#Bypass OpenSSL SHA bug on Intel 10th gen and later CPUs|Bypass OpenSSL SHA bug on Intel 10th gen and later CPUs]].|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2022-04-03}}</ref>
 +
}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}

Latest revision as of 19:13, 28 February 2024

Close to the Sun
Close to the Sun cover
Developers
Storm in a Teacup
Publishers
Wired Productions
Engines
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows May 2, 2019
Reception
Metacritic 65
OpenCritic 64
IGDB 61
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Adventure
Art styles Realistic
Themes Detective/mystery, Steampunk
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Close to the Sun on HowLongToBeat
Close to the Sun on IGDB
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Close to the Sun on MobyGames
Close to the Sun on Wikipedia

Key points

Frame rate issues reported in multiple critics and user reviews.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
 Can be run DRM-free when launched directly from the executable.
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Windows
Steam
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Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Remove the video files[2]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\WindowsNoEditor\ctts\Content\Movies\
  2. Delete or rename every file with Logo in its name.
A game update may cause the files to be re-downloaded.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\ctts\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/968870/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\ctts\Saved\SaveGames\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/968870/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Vert- gameplay, pillarboxed menu, stretched and letterboxed intro cutscene.[3]
See Field of view (FOV) for extra gameplay FOV.
Ultra-widescreen
Vert- gameplay, pillarboxed menu, stretched and letterboxed intro cutscene.[4]
For a workaround, see Ultra-widescreen.
4K Ultra HD
[5]
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Enabled by matching the desktop and in-game resolutions and setting Full Screen off.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Scales with Texture Quality.[6]
Anti-aliasing (AA)
None, 2x, 4x, 6x, and up to 200% through Resolution Scale.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Enabled irrespective of the setting state. See Vertical sync (Vsync) to disable.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.

Ultra-widescreen

Use a patcher to modify the game executable[4]
  1. Download the mod.
  2. Unpack the archive and target the game executable in <path-to-game>\WindowsNoEditor\ctts\Binaries\Win64\

Field of view (FOV)

Increase FOV by setting it to vertical in a config file[4]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Engine.ini.
  3. Add the following lines:
[/Script/Engine.LocalPlayer]
AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV
A significant increase from the default 16:9 value.
Adjust FOV in real time with a tool[4]
  1. Download the Close to the Sun FOV changer.
  2. Launch the game and wait for it to load.
  3. Run the tool and press the shown keys to enable FOV adjustment, then increase or decrease FOV.

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Disable Vsync[4]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Engine.ini.
  3. Add the following:
[SystemSettings]
r.VSync=0

Bloom

Disable bloom through the config file[7]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Engine.ini.
  3. Add the following and save the file.
[SystemSettings]
r.BloomQuality=0

Depth of field

Disable depth of field through the config file[8]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Engine.ini.
  3. Add the following and save the file.
[SystemSettings]
r.DepthOfFieldQuality=0

Input

General settings.
General settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
The game utilizes WSAD, Esc, ⇧ Shift, Space ␣, Tab ↹, LMB and RMB.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
0.7 to 1.4 in increments of 0.1
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Labeled Invert Up Axis.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
4 presets are available.
Controller sensitivity
0.7 to 1.4 in increments of 0.1
Controller Y-axis inversion
Labeled Invert Up Axis.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
[9]
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Controller vibration toggle.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Effects, music, voices.
Surround sound
[10]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Arabic
Fan translation by AR Team, download.
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Russian
Fan voice-over by GamesVoice.
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Close to the Sun (DX11).

Issues unresolved

Antialiasing settings reverted

Each chapter causes the user-selected antialiasing setting to be reverted to its default value of 6x.[11]

Frame rate drops

Multiple reviews mention FPS drops on high-end hardware exceeding the recommended system requirements.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

Issues fixed

Game crashes during gameplay or cutscenes

See Bypass OpenSSL SHA bug on Intel 10th gen and later CPUs.[18]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5
AMD FX 2.4 GHz		 Intel Core i7
AMD Ryzen 7
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 50 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX series 7
AMD Radeon R9
3 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
AMD Radeon RX 470
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.18.0.0[1]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2021-12-06
  2. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-03
    It works and causes no delay.
  3. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-03
    Tested by creating a custom desktop resolution of 3840x1080
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-03
  5. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-03
    Tested by creating a custom desktop resolution of 3840x2160
  6. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-04-11
    r.maxanisotropy gets set from 0 to 8 depending on the setting, as seen in the console.
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-03
    Two screenshots of the same spot taken and compared.
  8. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-03
    Two screenshots of a cutscene taken and compared.
  9. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-03
    Tested with a Razer Onza Xbox 360 controller.
  10. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-03
    Sound was coming from the rear speakers during the cutscenes and in the rain.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Close to the Sun Review - last accessed on May 8, 2019
  12. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-04
    With everything set to Very High, AA to 4x, resolution at 100%, there are FPS drops below 60 when looking at the sources of light and during the running scenes on the GTX 1070, i5 6600K and 16 GB of DDR4 RAM
  13. ↑ Close to the Sun Review - last accessed on May 4, 2019
  14. ↑ Close to the Sun review - last accessed on May 4, 2019
  15. ↑ Troppo vicini al sole - last accessed on May 4, 2019
  16. ↑ PC Review - 'Close to the Sun' - last accessed on May 5, 2019
  17. ↑ Close to the Sun Review – Bio-shockingly Close to the Sun - last accessed on May 6, 2019
  18. ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2022-04-03