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Revision as of 17:18, 15 June 2021
Developers | |
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LucasArts | |
Windows | Aspyr Media |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Russia | 1C Company |
Engines | |
Ronin[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 6, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | November 6, 2009 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 65 |
IGDB | 71 |
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.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed | |
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Subseries of Star Wars | |
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed | 2009 |
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II | 2010 |
Key points
- The Ultimate Sith Edition is the only version available on PC and includes all DLCs released on consoles.[2]
- Capped at 30 FPS, with physics issues above 40 FPS. See higher frame rates.
General information
- Aspyr Media support page (archived)
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM v7.40.0009 DRM disc check[3] 2 DVDs | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Origin | Included with EA Play Pro. | |||
Steam | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Patches
- GOG.com and Steam users are already patched to the latest version
Activate cloth simulation
- Cloth simulation is disabled by default, leading to some visual bugs on the character's costumes.
Set ClothLevel[4] |
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Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Aspyr\Star Wars The Force Unleashed\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\aspyr\star wars the force unleashed\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Preferences/com.aspyr.swtfu.steam.plist/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32430/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Aspyr\Star Wars The Force Unleashed\ |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/Star Wars The Force Unleashed/SWTFU.BIN/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32430/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
High frame rate
Use the patched .exe[citation needed] |
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Use the FPS cap fix. Available frame rate options are 40 FPS, 50 FPS, 60 FPS, and unlimited. Notes
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Also available in Steam version; see enabling unsupported languages. | |||
Russian | Also available in Steam version; see enabling unsupported languages. | |||
Russian | Fan voice-over by «Mechanics VoiceOver», download. | |||
Spanish |
Enable unsupported languages in the Steam version
- Steam version of game includes Polish and Russian languages in game files disabled by default and without option to be enabled from Steam properties menu.
Enable Polish or Russian language in the Steam version of game (Windows)[9] |
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Issues fixed
Cloth simulation inactive
- Cloth simulation is not active by default, leading to some visual bugs.
Set ClothLevel[10] |
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Missing Sounds in Raxus Prime and Death Star levels
- The Steam and Origin versions of the game are missing sounds for the Raxus Prime and Death Star levels.
Replace Missing Sounds[11] |
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Missing Sounds in Tie Factory level, specific to the French version
- The French Steam version of the game is missing sounds for the Tie Factory level.
Replace Missing Sounds for the French version[12] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | 32-bit only.[13] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | Also uses Digital Molecular Matter (DMM) for destructible environments.[1] |
Audio | Miles Sound System | 7.2c |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.9g |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP2 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon X2 5200+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon X2 6000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 Nvidia GeForce 8600 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT 512 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | Directx 9.0c compatible | |
Controller | Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller | |
Other | Windows XP/Windows Vista compatible mouse and keyboard, 8X DVD-ROM drive |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8, 10.6.2, 10.7, 10.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB + 1 GB Swap File | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 Nvidia GeForce 8600 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/32430/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (32430) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 GDC '08: LucasArts prioritizing PS3 dev, unleashing Force - GameSpot
- ↑ Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: Sith Edition- Tech Reviews, Firstpost
- ↑ SecuROM v7.40.0009 confirmed - last accessed on 2017-04-29
- ↑ Activate Cloth Simulation
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2016-12
- Happens with the majority of objects.
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/32430/discussions/0/627456486206668585/
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/32430/discussions/0/540744936086401184/
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/32430/discussions/0/620712364023089395/
- ↑ Verified by User:Reton on 2017-04-29
- ↑ Activate Cloth Simulation
- ↑ Possible fix for missing sounds on Raxus Prime and Death Star - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Fix for the Tie Factory Level (no sound) Specific to the French version
- ↑ MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support