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{{disambig|the original version released in 2013|the 10th Anniversary version released in 2023|[[Slender: The Arrival (2023)]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Slender The Arrival Logo sitio web.png
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|cover        = Slender The Arrival cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Isle Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Isle Studios}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Parsec Productions}}
 +
|publishers  =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blue Isle Studios}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 4|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2017-06-02}}</ref>|build=4.5.1p3}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 26, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 26, 2013}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|TBA}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 15, 2014}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|slender-the-arrival|65}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|78/slender-the-arrival|56}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|slender-the-arrival|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            | Exploration, Survival horror }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, North America, Horror, Supernatural }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Slender Man }}
 
|steam appid  = 252330
 
|steam appid  = 252330
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|gogcom page  = slender_the_arrival
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|gogcom id    = 1207659203
 +
|official site= http://www.slenderarrival.com
 +
|hltb        = 13981
 +
|lutris      = slender-the-arrival
 +
|mobygames    = 78270
 +
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Slender: The Arrival
 
|wikipedia    = Slender: The Arrival
 +
|winehq      = 18445
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Slender}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{ii}} Written by the creators of the [[Wikipedia:List of Internet phenomena#Marble Hornets|Marble Hornets]] series.
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|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.slenderarrival.com Official website]
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{{GOG.com links|1207659203|slender_the_arrival}}
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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/slender_the_arrival GOG.com Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/252330/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/slender_the_arrival GOG.com Support Page]
 
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/252330/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability Table|
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://sites.fastspring.com/blueislestudio/product/slenderthearrival Developer website] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | slender-the-arrival | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/slender_the_arrival GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} |}}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 252330 | Steam | Both 2013 and 2015 versions come as beta branches from Slender: The Arrival (2023). | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/252330/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} |}}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | slender_the_arrival | DRM-free | 2013 version only. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The 2013 version includes [[#Video|unique AA settings]] that are not present in the 2015 version.
 +
{{ii}} The 2015 version simplifies the graphic settings, as well as fixing some visual bugs from the 2013 version.
 +
{{ii}} The GOG.com release is missing the free DLC containing two new levels, as well as the 2015 version.
 +
 
 +
===Playing the original version on Steam===
 +
{{ii}} By default, the Steam version uses the 2023 version. Both 2013 and 2015 versions can be played via the game's beta branches.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Change game's version|ref={{cn|date=2024-09-16}}|fix=
 +
# On Steam Library, right click on Slender: The Arrival > Properties... > Betas.
 +
# Select the 2013 version (version2013) or the 2015 version (version2015).
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported                =
 +
|cross-game bonus            =
 +
|dlc                        =
 +
|expansion pack              =
 +
|freeware                    =
 +
|free-to-play                =
 +
|one-time game purchase      = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored                  =
 +
|subscription                =
 +
|subscription gaming service =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = None
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{hkcu}}\Software\Blue Isle Studios\Slender - The Arrival}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\Blue Isle Studios\Slender - The Arrival}}
 +
{{Game data/config|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/SlenderTheArrival/Saved/Config/macOS/GameUserSettings.cfg}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\Blue Isle Studios\Slender - The Arrival}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/SlenderTheArrival/Saved/SaveGames/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
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|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
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|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      =
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = false
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|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|gamesave manager      =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
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|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = unknown
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
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{{Video settings
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{{Image|Slender- The Arrival - In-game Graphics Settings (2013 version).png|In-game Graphics Settings (2013 version)}}
 +
{{Image|Slender_Graphics_Settings.jpg|In-game Graphics Settings (2015 version)}}
 +
 
 +
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution notes= The HUD does not scale to 16:10.
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|widescreen resolution notes= The HUD's scale is fixed in 16:9, playing the game in a different aspect ratio will not scale it. Cutscenes are {{Term|letterboxed}}.
−
|multimonitor              = unknown
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|multimonitor              = limited
−
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|multimonitor notes        = {{Term|Vert-}}. HUD is centered at the middle, which can be very intrusive.
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = limited
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{Term|Vert-}}. HUD remains scaled in 16:9.
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
−
|windowed notes            =  
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|windowed notes            = Can be windowed by checking the "Windowed" box in Unity's configuration startup window upon launching the game.
−
|borderless windowed        = unknown
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|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
−
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = For the 2013 version: Off, Partial (4X), and Full (16X). For the 2015 version, it's labeled as "Texture Render Quality": Off, Low (4X), and High (16x).
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = For the 2013 version: [[SSAA]] (1.5x), [[DLAA]], and [[NFAA]]. For the 2015 version, there's no dedicated option, [[FXAA]] is used if "Terrain Detail" is set to "Medium" or "High".
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
−
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = For the 2015 version, V-Sync must be set to "60 FPS" in order to run the game at the highest refresh rate supported by the monitor.
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|oculus rift                = true
+
|60 fps                    = true
−
|oculus rift notes         =  
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|60 fps notes               = For both versions, frame rate is capped at 60 FPS when V-Sync is set to "Off". For the 2015 version, an in-game framerate limiter for 30 FPS is also available.
−
|high frame rate           = unknown
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|120 fps                    = limited
−
|high frame rate notes     =  
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|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped to the highest refresh rate currently used by the monitor when V-Sync is enabled.
−
|color blind                = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                 =  
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{Input settings
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{{Image|Slender_Mouse_Sensitivity.jpg|In-game Mouse Sensitivity Setting}}
 +
{{Image|Slender_Input_Settings_from_Launcher.png|Input Settings from the game Launcher}}
 +
 
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
−
|key remap notes          =  
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|key remap notes          = Keys can be remapped via the "Input" view in Unity's configuration startup window upon launching the game.
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = limited
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Presets only. Low, Medium, High, and Very High available.
 +
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = false
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
−
|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap          = true
−
|controller remap notes    =  
+
|controller remap notes    = Controller buttons can be remapped via the "Input" view in Unity's configuration startup window upon launching the game.
−
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = limited
 +
|controller sensitivity notes= Presets only. Low, Medium, High, and Very High available.
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = false
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = true
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = false
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = false
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= false
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = false
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = true
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = true
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = true
 +
|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  = false
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Image|Slender_Audio_Settings.jpg|In-game Audio Settings}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
−
|subtitles                = unknown
+
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
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|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
−
|eax support              =  
+
|eax support              = unknown
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|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      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{Image|Slender_VR_Setting.jpg|In-game VR Setting}}
 +
 
 +
{{ii}} VR setting is partially supported in both version from Steam only.
 +
 
 +
{{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            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D, DirectVR
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 +
|vr only                    = false
 +
|htc vive                    = false
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                = true
 +
|oculus rift notes          = DK1 only. [https://github.com/kalavaras/LibOVRWrapper LibOVRWrapper] might work for this game.
 +
|osvr                        = false
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      = unknown
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              = unknown
 +
|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==
 +
===Everything in the house is black===
 +
{{ii}} This is regarding the new Intel HD Graphics drivers being unsupported by Unity at this time.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://issuetracker.unity3d.com/issues/deferred-lighting-doesnt-work-on-intel-hd-graphics|title=Unity Issue Tracker - Deferred lighting doesn't work on Intel HD Graphics|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Run in Direct3D 11/OpenGL|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/252330/discussions/0/630799997231560142/#c630799997232245315|title=Everything in the house black? Crashing on start? :: Slender: The Arrival General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
* Use either the <code>-force-d3d11</code> or <code>-force-opengl</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|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    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = false
 +
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Latest revision as of 21:46, 16 September 2024

This page is for the original version released in 2013. For the 10th Anniversary version released in 2023, see Slender: The Arrival (2023).

Slender: The Arrival (2013)
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Developers
Blue Isle Studios
Parsec Productions
Publishers
Blue Isle Studios
Engines
Unity 4[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows March 26, 2013
macOS (OS X) October 15, 2014
Reception
Metacritic 65
OpenCritic 56
IGDB 61
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Exploration, Survival horror
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, North America, Horror, Supernatural
Series Slender Man
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Slender: The Arrival (2013) on IGDB
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Slender: The Arrival (2013) on Wikipedia
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⤏ Go to series page
Slender: The Eight Pages 2012
Slenderman's Shadow 2012
Slender's Woods 2012
Haunted Memories 2012
Slender: The Arrival 2013
Slender Man - Downpour 2013
Slender: The Nine Pages 2014
Slender - The Gaze Of Horror 2014
Slender: Anxiety 2014
Slender: The Haunted Metro 2019
The Chaser 2019
Slender Revisited 2020
Slender Hentai Edition 2021
S: Lost Chapters TBA

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

Slender: The Arrival (2013) is a singleplayer first-person exploration and survival horror game in the Slender Man series.

General information

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

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Humble Store
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam
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 Both 2013 and 2015 versions come as beta branches from Slender: The Arrival (2023).
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GOG.com (unavailable)
DRM-free
 2013 version only.
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Version differences

The 2013 version includes unique AA settings that are not present in the 2015 version.
The 2015 version simplifies the graphic settings, as well as fixing some visual bugs from the 2013 version.
The GOG.com release is missing the free DLC containing two new levels, as well as the 2015 version.

Playing the original version on Steam

By default, the Steam version uses the 2023 version. Both 2013 and 2015 versions can be played via the game's beta branches.
Change game's version[citation needed]
  1. On Steam Library, right click on Slender: The Arrival > Properties... > Betas.
  2. Select the 2013 version (version2013) or the 2015 version (version2015).

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions None

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blue Isle Studios\Slender - The Arrival
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/SlenderTheArrival/Saved/Config/macOS/GameUserSettings.cfg
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/252330/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blue Isle Studios\Slender - The Arrival
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/SlenderTheArrival/Saved/SaveGames/
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/252330/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game Graphics Settings (2013 version)
In-game Graphics Settings (2013 version)
In-game Graphics Settings (2015 version)
In-game Graphics Settings (2015 version)

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
The HUD's scale is fixed in 16:9, playing the game in a different aspect ratio will not scale it. Cutscenes are letterboxed.
Multi-monitor
Vert-. HUD is centered at the middle, which can be very intrusive.
Ultra-widescreen
Vert-. HUD remains scaled in 16:9.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Can be windowed by checking the "Windowed" box in Unity's configuration startup window upon launching the game.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Enable windowed mode and use the -popupwindow parameter (or see the glossary page).
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
For the 2013 version: Off, Partial (4X), and Full (16X). For the 2015 version, it's labeled as "Texture Render Quality": Off, Low (4X), and High (16x).
Anti-aliasing (AA)
For the 2013 version: SSAA (1.5x), DLAA, and NFAA. For the 2015 version, there's no dedicated option, FXAA is used if "Terrain Detail" is set to "Medium" or "High".
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
For the 2015 version, V-Sync must be set to "60 FPS" in order to run the game at the highest refresh rate supported by the monitor.
60 FPS
For both versions, frame rate is capped at 60 FPS when V-Sync is set to "Off". For the 2015 version, an in-game framerate limiter for 30 FPS is also available.
120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped to the highest refresh rate currently used by the monitor when V-Sync is enabled.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

Input

In-game Mouse Sensitivity Setting
In-game Mouse Sensitivity Setting
Input Settings from the game Launcher
Input Settings from the game Launcher

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Keys can be remapped via the "Input" view in Unity's configuration startup window upon launching the game.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Presets only. Low, Medium, High, and Very High available.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller buttons can be remapped via the "Input" view in Unity's configuration startup window upon launching the game.
Controller sensitivity
Presets only. Low, Medium, High, and Very High available.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Tracked motion controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game Audio Settings
In-game Audio Settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

VR support

In-game VR Setting
In-game VR Setting
VR setting is partially supported in both version from Steam only.
3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D, DirectVR
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Headsets
SteamVR
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list).
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
DK1 only. LibOVRWrapper might work for this game.
Windows Mixed Reality
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer.
OSVR
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
Traditional controller
See Input for details.
Keyboard/Mouse

Issues fixed

Everything in the house is black

This is regarding the new Intel HD Graphics drivers being unsupported by Unity at this time.[2]
Run in Direct3D 11/OpenGL[3]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista 7
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz Dual Core (Pentium D or better) Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 3 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800
ATI Radeon X1950
Intel HD Graphics 4000
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
ATI Radeon HD 4850
1 GB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
Intel HD series requires a workaround.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.6.6
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800
ATI Radeon HD 2600
Intel HD Graphics 4000


Notes

  1. ↑ Unity engine build: 4.5.1p3[1]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References