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+ | {{disambig|the first-person shooter reboot|the original 1993 game|[[Syndicate]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = Syndicate | |title = Syndicate | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Starbreeze Engine|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgameshardware.de/Syndicate-Spiel-44115/News/Syndicate-Exclusive-tech-interview-Amazing-to-play-Syndicate-on-six-monitors-864559/|title=Syndicate: Exclusive tech interview - Amazing to play Syndicate on six monitors|date=2021-09-01}}</ref>}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 21, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 21, 2012}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|syndicate-2012|69}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|syndicate--3|79}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Action, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Cyberpunk, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Syndicate }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 9534 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 54907 | ||
|wikipedia = Syndicate (2012 video game) | |wikipedia = Syndicate (2012 video game) | ||
|winehq = 15637 | |winehq = 15637 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin, disc | Additionally uses {{DRM|SecuROM|8}} for disc checking. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin, disc | Additionally uses {{DRM|SecuROM|8}} for disc checking. | | Windows }} | ||
− | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | syndicate/syndicate | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable}} | |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | syndicate/syndicate | Origin | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}} and utilise {{DRM|SecuROM|8}} for file consistency checking.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2019-08-03|comment=Trying to inject SpecialK results in "required security module cannot be activated" error.)}}</ref> | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}} and utilise {{DRM|SecuROM|8}} for file consistency checking.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2019-08-03|comment=Trying to inject SpecialK results in "required security module cannot be activated" error.)}}</ref> | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Limited Edition comes with the Executive Package DLC, which includes content for co-op missions: solid gold versions of all loadout guns, attachments, golden dart chip and vision, and executive gold Syndicate logos. | + | {{ii}} The '''Limited Edition''' comes with the Executive Package DLC, which includes content for co-op missions: solid gold versions of all loadout guns, attachments, golden dart chip and vision, and executive gold Syndicate logos. |
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Executive Package | A pre-order DLC included in the Limited Edition, but can be activated with an Origin key | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Executive Package | A pre-order DLC included in the Limited Edition, but can be activated with an Origin key | Windows }} | ||
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===Syndicate DeBloom=== | ===Syndicate DeBloom=== | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/syndicate-debloom/downloads/syndicate-debloom-04 Syndicate DeBloom] is a HelixMod fix that removes the game's overbearing bloom effects, and as a side effect, disables the blue colour correction. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = false |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Syndicate 2012 video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Syndicate 2012 video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/syndicate-2012/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/syndicate-2012/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= 4:3, 5:4 and 16:10 resolutions are letterboxed to 16:9. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 4:3, 5:4 and 16:10 resolutions are {{term|letterboxed}} to 16:9. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = Proper {{term|Hor+}} scaling is natively supported but multi-monitor resolutions cannot be selected in-game. See [[#Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]]. Non-standard resolutions may affect the size of certain special effects such as lens flares. | |multimonitor notes = Proper {{term|Hor+}} scaling is natively supported but multi-monitor resolutions cannot be selected in-game. See [[#Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]]. Non-standard resolutions may affect the size of certain special effects such as lens flares. | ||
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|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Causes mouse lag. Nvidia Fast Sync will eliminate both mouse lag and tearing. | |vsync notes = Causes mouse lag. Nvidia Fast Sync will eliminate both mouse lag and tearing. | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 200 FPS. | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 200 FPS.See [[#Falling_through_the_ground_.28DownZone_Level.29|High FPS Issues]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Syndicate 2012 audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Syndicate 2012 audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Can not be disabled. | |mute on focus lost notes = Can not be disabled. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/172_traducao-do-syndicate-2012-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download]. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
|online play modes = Co-op | |online play modes = Co-op | ||
− | |online play notes = If a lobby leader leaves the ongoing game, players will be thrown back to a lobby. | + | |online play notes = If a lobby leader leaves the ongoing game, players will be thrown back to a lobby.<br>Official online service was shut down on June 15, 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/legal/service-updates/r-z|title=Service Updates: R-Z|date=2023-04-01}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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===Crash when joining COOP=== | ===Crash when joining COOP=== | ||
Sometimes a game crashes when joining a COOP game. Possible solutions include disabling Third-party overlay software like FRAPS or Steam. Other solution is disabling voice input and output in audio settings of a game. Both solutions seem to reduce an amount of game crashes, but none fixes it fully. | Sometimes a game crashes when joining a COOP game. Possible solutions include disabling Third-party overlay software like FRAPS or Steam. Other solution is disabling voice input and output in audio settings of a game. Both solutions seem to reduce an amount of game crashes, but none fixes it fully. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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* Try running the game as an administrator (right-click the shortcut and choose Run as administrator). | * Try running the game as an administrator (right-click the shortcut and choose Run as administrator). | ||
* Try running the game with the Origin overlay disabled. | * Try running the game with the Origin overlay disabled. | ||
− | * In Windows 10 set syndicate.exe compatibility mode to Windows 7 | + | * In Windows 10 set syndicate.exe compatibility mode to Windows 7. |
+ | * In Windows 10 try running compatibility troubleshooter on syndicate.exe even if compatibility mode already set. | ||
* In Windows 7 set syndicate.exe compatibility mode to Windows Vista. | * In Windows 7 set syndicate.exe compatibility mode to Windows Vista. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game only shows gamepad controls=== | ===Game only shows gamepad controls=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit DLL file to remove controller support|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit DLL file to remove controller support|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://thesynrgy.blogspot.com/2015/06/pc-gaming-syndicate-2012-starbreeze.html|title=Synrgy's Syndrome: PC Gaming: Syndicate (2012, Starbreeze Studios / EA)|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=AtomicPlayboy|date=Feb 12 2017}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\System\Win32_x86_Release\</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\System\Win32_x86_Release\</code>. | ||
# Open {{file|Msystem.dll}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | # Open {{file|Msystem.dll}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
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===Visual C++ Runtime Error R6034 on Startup=== | ===Visual C++ Runtime Error R6034 on Startup=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Visual C++ Runtime Error R6034 on Startup|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Visual C++ Runtime Error R6034 on Startup|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to <code>{{p| | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\System\Win32_x86_Release</code> |
− | # | + | # Delete or rename <code>atiags.dll</code>. |
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}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Falling through the ground (DownZone Level)=== |
− | + | {{ii}} Above 140 fps the person will fall to the void of the map when exiting the helicopter in the DownZone level | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | |
− | # | + | {{Fixbox|description=Noclip cheat|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/945062-syndicate/answers/314421-syndicate-gunship-bug-in-milestone-12-amp-13-betrayeddont|title=Syndicate gunship bug - Syndicate (2012) Answers for PC - GameFAQs|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Press {{key|Ctrl|Alt|~}} to enter console. | |
− | # | + | # Enter <code>cmd(noclip)</code> to toggle no clipping mode on/off. This may allow you to bypass the bug. |
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Limit the Framerate |ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | * See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]]. |
− | + | }} | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync in Video options and set monitor on 60hz.|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= | |
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− | {{ | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Game crashes on 11th and 12th gen Intel CPU=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} OpenSSL 1.0.2 beta to OpenSSL 1.0.2k contain bugs that either cause a crash or bad SHA (Secure Hash Algorithm) values on processors with the SHA extensions. Both bugs were fixed years ago; however, any application that uses the old version directly, or as one of its dependencies, will fail. |
− | # Go to the | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enviromental variable|ref=<ref>[https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/developer/articles/troubleshooting/openssl-sha-crash-bug-requires-application-update.html OpenSSL* SHA Crash Bug Requires Application Update]</ref>|fix= |
− | # | + | # Open "Control Panel" by searching for it in Windows search bar |
− | # | + | # Go to "System & Security" -> "System" |
+ | # Open "Advanced system settings" | ||
+ | # Choose "Environmental Variables" | ||
+ | # Create a new "System Variable" | ||
+ | # Enter the following into the Variable name box: OPENSSL_ia32cap | ||
+ | # Enter the following into the Variable value box: ~0x20000000 | ||
+ | # Press "OK" | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable lens flares=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable lens flares|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|Environment.cfg}}. | ||
+ | # Locate <code>XR_FLARES=-1</code> and change -1 to 0 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable motion blur=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|Environment.cfg}}. | ||
+ | # Locate <code>XR_MOTIONBLUR_DOF=1</code> and change 1 to 0 | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This will disable motion blur AND depth of field. | ||
+ | {{ii}} When character is running glow is also disabled and picture is darker. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable film grain=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable film grain|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|Environment.cfg}}. | ||
+ | # Locate <code>XR_GRAIN=1</code> and change 1 to 0 | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:23, 13 August 2023
This page is for the first-person shooter reboot. For the original 1993 game, see Syndicate.
Developers | |
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Starbreeze Studios | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Starbreeze Engine[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 21, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 69 |
IGDB | 79 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter |
Themes | Cyberpunk, Sci-fi |
Series | Syndicate |
Syndicate | |
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Syndicate | 1993 |
Syndicate Wars | 1996 |
Syndicate (2012) | 2012 |
Syndicate (2012) is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action and shooter game in the Syndicate series.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Additionally uses SecuROM 8 DRM for disc checking. | |||
Origin (unavailable) |
Version differences
- The Limited Edition comes with the Executive Package DLC, which includes content for co-op missions: solid gold versions of all loadout guns, attachments, golden dart chip and vision, and executive gold Syndicate logos.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Executive Package | A pre-order DLC included in the Limited Edition, but can be activated with an Origin key |
Essential improvements
Advanced Config Tool
- SynAdvCFG is an advanced config tool which can adjust many configuration settings. Beware that using it will reset graphics settings to default.
Syndicate DeBloom
- Syndicate DeBloom is a HelixMod fix that removes the game's overbearing bloom effects, and as a side effect, disables the blue colour correction.
Skip intro videos
Rename/delete Logos.ogg[3] |
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Enhanced quality
Enhanced quality[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Syndicate\ |
- There is also an
Environment.cfg
file located in the <path-to-game> .Do not modify this version of the file, and especially do not delete it. It seems to be used for default settings, and the game will crash if it is not present.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Syndicate\SaveGames\default |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | 4:3, 5:4 and 16:10 resolutions are letterboxed to 16:9. | ||
Multi-monitor | Proper Hor+ scaling is natively supported but multi-monitor resolutions cannot be selected in-game. See Multi-monitor. Non-standard resolutions may affect the size of certain special effects such as lens flares. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Proper Hor+ scaling is natively supported but ultrawide resolutions cannot be selected in-game. See Multi-monitor. Non-standard resolutions may affect the size of certain special effects such as lens flares. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Dialogue subtitles do not scale and can be too small to read at 4k. All other text and HUD elements scale properly. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Default is 70°. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Causes mouse lag. Nvidia Fast Sync will eliminate both mouse lag and tearing. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 200 FPS.See High FPS Issues. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Multi-monitor
- Multi-monitor resolution must be set manually in config file.
Multi-monitor resolution[4] |
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Field of view (FOV)
- Using a modified FOV for online play is not recommended.
- Modified FOV doesn't scale well with Iron-sights.
- Using this hack may result in game's not being able to save its settings and campaign progress on Windows 10.
Use Syndicate FOV Mod[5] |
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Windowed
Enable toggle in config file[3] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Separate sliders for X and Y axis. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput controllers only. Whenever a controller is connected the game shows only gamepad controls. See fixes. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Syndicate\SaveGames\default\_profile it’s the mappings marked with the “2” e.g *ACTION_SPRINT2 166 |
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Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Vibration option is located under Game settings. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | 5.1 | |
Subtitles | Under Game options. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Can not be disabled. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Fan translation, download. It apparently covers the entire singleplayer campaign, but proper testing is needed. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 4 | Co-op If a lobby leader leaves the ongoing game, players will be thrown back to a lobby. Official online service was shut down on June 15, 2023.[6] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Crash when joining COOP
Sometimes a game crashes when joining a COOP game. Possible solutions include disabling Third-party overlay software like FRAPS or Steam. Other solution is disabling voice input and output in audio settings of a game. Both solutions seem to reduce an amount of game crashes, but none fixes it fully.
Issues fixed
Cannot launch the game
Cannot launch the game[citation needed] |
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A common fix is launching by Syndicate.exe file straight from the installation folder rather than from any launcher/client. |
Nvidia users crash
Nvidia users crash[citation needed] |
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Nvidia Optimus Crashes the Game
Nvidia Optimus Crashes the Game[citation needed] |
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If you’re using a newer laptop that’s using an nVidia Optimus card, try checking your Optimus settings.
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No sound or weak sound
No Sound or weak sound on Windows Vista / 7[citation needed] |
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No Sound or weak sound on Windows XP[citation needed] |
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Crash to Desktop upon Launch / Startup
Crash to Desktop upon Launch / Startup[citation needed] |
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If your game randomly crashes upon launching the game, ensure or try the following:
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Game only shows gamepad controls
Edit DLL file to remove controller support[7][8] |
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Notes
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Disable interface devices[citation needed] |
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Visual C++ Runtime Error R6034 on Startup
Visual C++ Runtime Error R6034 on Startup[citation needed] |
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Profiles for gaming software
- This game doesn't run its process from EXE file but from BIN file that is located here:
\System\Win32_x86_Release\Syndicate.bin
. You need to add this path or file name to your gaming software in order to software properly recognize game running.
Logitech G-series Key Profiler
Logitech G-series Key Profile - Solution 1[citation needed] |
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Logitech G-series Key Profile - Solution2[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Logitech SetPoint
Logitech SetPoint[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game does not launch on Windows 10 and reports 0xc0000005 error
Mandatory ASLR prevents game from running |
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Falling through the ground (DownZone Level)
- Above 140 fps the person will fall to the void of the map when exiting the helicopter in the DownZone level
Noclip cheat[9] |
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Limit the Framerate[citation needed] |
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Enable Vsync in Video options and set monitor on 60hz.[citation needed] |
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Game crashes on 11th and 12th gen Intel CPU
- OpenSSL 1.0.2 beta to OpenSSL 1.0.2k contain bugs that either cause a crash or bad SHA (Secure Hash Algorithm) values on processors with the SHA extensions. Both bugs were fixed years ago; however, any application that uses the old version directly, or as one of its dependencies, will fail.
Enviromental variable[10] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Disable lens flares
Disable lens flares[citation needed] |
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Disable motion blur
Disable motion blur[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Disable film grain
Disable film grain[citation needed] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 2.13 GHz AMD Athlon II X3 440 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB (XP/7) 3 GB (Vista) |
4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 4650 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GS 512 MB of VRAM | ATI Radeon HD 4850 Nvidia GeForce GT 545 1 GB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Syndicate: Exclusive tech interview - Amazing to play Syndicate on six monitors - last accessed on 2021-09-01
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2019-08-03
- Trying to inject SpecialK results in "required security module cannot be activated" error.)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-08-19
- ↑ Syndicate (2012) | WSGF
- ↑ Syndicate | 2012 | PC | Field of view (FOV) Mod + Download - YouTube
- ↑ Service Updates: R-Z - last accessed on 2023-04-01
- ↑ Synrgy's Syndrome: PC Gaming: Syndicate (2012, Starbreeze Studios / EA) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:AtomicPlayboy on Feb 12 2017
- ↑ Syndicate gunship bug - Syndicate (2012) Answers for PC - GameFAQs - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ OpenSSL* SHA Crash Bug Requires Application Update