Difference between revisions of "Dead Island"
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− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Disabling in-game Vsync caps the frame rate at 60 FPS. See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]]. |
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} You can find various fixes in the [http://steamcommunity.com/app/91310/discussions/0/846947320656771753/ FAQ] on the Steam Community Discussions page for Dead Island. |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} If you don't want to manually apply some of these tweaks check out tools section at end of the page. |
− | ===Long | + | ===Long loading times=== |
− | Some users are experiencing ridiculously long load times when doing things like loading the menu, game, etc. It can literally take over 5–10 minutes for some people. Oddly enough, this may relate to error logging that is done by the game. | + | {{ii}} Some users are experiencing ridiculously long load times when doing things like loading the menu, game, etc. It can literally take over 5–10 minutes for some people. Oddly enough, this may relate to error logging that is done by the game. |
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− | ===Co-op | + | ===Co-op error message: "The game you have tried to join is no longer available"=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Hamachi|ref=<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20170520111241/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2111607&page=2#post25003367 "The game you have tried to join is no longer available" - can't connect to others! - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Hamachi|ref=<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20170520111241/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2111607&page=2#post25003367 "The game you have tried to join is no longer available" - can't connect to others! - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>}} | ||
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− | ===Loud | + | ===Loud distorted audio=== |
− | Dead Island has a compatibility problem with 7.1 output devices, this includes Logitech USB headsets (G35, G930) and 7.1 sound devices that use 3.5 mm analog connections. This issue is typically immediately recognizable when reaching the title screen and hearing a loud, frightening, distorted noise; this issue also carries over into the gameplay. This issue was present in Dead Island: Riptide, but was corrected by Techland. Techland has yet to correct the issue with the first Dead Island game. The definitive solution is to set your device to anything below 7.1 but other options exist that may help. | + | {{ii}} Dead Island has a compatibility problem with 7.1 output devices, this includes Logitech USB headsets (G35, G930) and 7.1 sound devices that use 3.5 mm analog connections. This issue is typically immediately recognizable when reaching the title screen and hearing a loud, frightening, distorted noise; this issue also carries over into the gameplay. This issue was present in Dead Island: Riptide, but was corrected by Techland. Techland has yet to correct the issue with the first Dead Island game. The definitive solution is to set your device to anything below 7.1 but other options exist that may help. |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit Audio.scr|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit Audio.scr|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
# Look for the <code>Audio.scr</code> file and open it with a text editor. | # Look for the <code>Audio.scr</code> file and open it with a text editor. | ||
# Look for the line: <code>API("XAudio2")</code> and change it to <code>API("aOpenAL")</code> | # Look for the line: <code>API("XAudio2")</code> and change it to <code>API("aOpenAL")</code> | ||
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+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This will fix the game's sound partly, because static might still occur however most of the problem is over. If this fix does not work, there is an alternative solution to static and crackling problems below. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Empty Audio.scr|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Empty Audio.scr|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | # Go to <code> | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
+ | # It is recommended that you backup the <code>Audio.scr</code> file before doing this, though if you don't you can always just delete the file and the game will create a new one. | ||
# Look for the <code>Audio.scr</code> file and open it with a text editor. | # Look for the <code>Audio.scr</code> file and open it with a text editor. | ||
# Select all of the file's contents and delete them, making the file empty, and then save the file. | # Select all of the file's contents and delete them, making the file empty, and then save the file. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===Game crashes with message: "Problem Event: BEX"=== | |
+ | {{ii}} Users whose player names have non-English characters experience game crashes with this error message: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ''Problem event name: BEX App Name: DeadIslandGame.exe App version: 1.0.0.0 App timestamp: 4f100716 Fault module name: MSVCR90.dll Fault module version: 9.0.30729.6161 Fault module timestamp: 4dace5b9 Exception offset: 00036d36 Exception code: c0000417 Exception data 00000000 OS version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3 Locale ID: 1033 Additional info 1: 364e Additional info 2:364ecf2f9e26d8075e002643326a0340 Additional info 3: 1f40 Additional info 4: 1f4001d1190a4d768106236129b38e30c.'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Change your player name, such as your Steam name, to exclude non-English characters|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Fullscreen mode only offers the option to use a refresh rate of 100 Hz or less, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. | ||
− | ===Game | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
− | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set screen refresh rate|ref=<ref name="2017-09-28">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-09-28}}</ref>}} | |
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open <code>Video.scr</code> with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Set <code>MaxRefresh</code> to the screen refresh rate (e.g. <code>MaxRefresh(120)</code>). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Black screen on startup or freezes on intro logo (Windows 8)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Run the game in compatibility mode|ref=<ref name="blackScreen">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/91310/discussions/0/846965882739625435/?ctp=2#c792924952463544334 Black Screen on startup :: Dead Island General Discussions]</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Open <code>DeadIslandGame.exe</code> [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]]. | ||
+ | # Enable Windows 7 compatibility mode. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Run the game in windowed mode|ref=<ref name="blackScreen"/>}} | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open <code>Video.scr</code> with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Change <code>Fullscreen()</code> to <code>Fullscreen(0)</code> (or add it if it doesn't exist). | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Game stutters and is capped at 60 FPS with Vsync off=== | |
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Enable in-game Vsync|ref=<ref name="2017-09-28"/>}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Frame rate does not get capped with Vsync on=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]] to cap the frame rate manually|ref=<ref name="2017-09-28"/>}} |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 05:16, 29 September 2017
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Developers | |
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Techland | |
Publishers | |
Deep Silver | |
Engines | |
Chrome Engine 5|Chrome Engine|Chrome Engine 5 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 6, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) | April 2, 2014 |
Linux | October 24, 2014 |
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.
Dead Island | |
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Dead Island | 2011 |
Dead Island: Riptide | 2013 |
Escape Dead Island | 2014 |
Dead Island: Epidemic | 2016 |
Dead Island: Definitive Edition | 2016 |
Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition | 2016 |
Dead Island: Retro Revenge | 2016 |
Dead Island 2 | 2023 |
This page is for the original release. For the Definitive Edition, see Dead Island: Definitive Edition.
Key points
- The Dead Island Helper utility can be used to fix many bugs and tweak advanced graphics settings.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Mac App Store | OS X only. Cannot play with Steam players.[1] | |||
Origin | Game of the Year Edition only. |
- All Windows and Linux versions require Steam DRM.
- Following the release of Dead Island: Definitive Edition, the game has been pulled from most digital distribution platforms.
Version differences
- Steam and Mac App Store players cannot play together.[1]
- The Game of the Year edition contains all DLC.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Dead Island Upgrade Pack | Contains all DLC. Available on Amazon.com. | |
Bloodbath Arena | ||
Ryder White | ||
Blueprint "The Ripper" Weapon |
Essential improvements
Dead Island Helper
- Utility to apply fixes and tweaks to the game.
- Not compatible with Dead Island: Definitive Edition.[2]
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration files location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/91310/pfx/[Note 1] |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/91310/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Syncs save games and settings. |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
- If you have installed mods or edited the .xml for characters, all clients need the same mods in order to play.
It should also be noted that challenges are global, so if you are close to killing for instance 1 million zombies with one characters, and you play co-op with another and hit one million total kills, this character will gain all the XP from completing the challenge - Steam and Mac App Store players cannot play together.[1]
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | Co-op |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Dead Island for better support. |
Issues fixed
- You can find various fixes in the FAQ on the Steam Community Discussions page for Dead Island.
- If you don't want to manually apply some of these tweaks check out tools section at end of the page.
Long loading times
- Some users are experiencing ridiculously long load times when doing things like loading the menu, game, etc. It can literally take over 5–10 minutes for some people. Oddly enough, this may relate to error logging that is done by the game.
Instructions |
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Co-op error message: "The game you have tried to join is no longer available"
Instructions |
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Loud distorted audio
- Dead Island has a compatibility problem with 7.1 output devices, this includes Logitech USB headsets (G35, G930) and 7.1 sound devices that use 3.5 mm analog connections. This issue is typically immediately recognizable when reaching the title screen and hearing a loud, frightening, distorted noise; this issue also carries over into the gameplay. This issue was present in Dead Island: Riptide, but was corrected by Techland. Techland has yet to correct the issue with the first Dead Island game. The definitive solution is to set your device to anything below 7.1 but other options exist that may help.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Game crashes with message: "Problem Event: BEX"
- Users whose player names have non-English characters experience game crashes with this error message:
Problem event name: BEX App Name: DeadIslandGame.exe App version: 1.0.0.0 App timestamp: 4f100716 Fault module name: MSVCR90.dll Fault module version: 9.0.30729.6161 Fault module timestamp: 4dace5b9 Exception offset: 00036d36 Exception code: c0000417 Exception data 00000000 OS version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3 Locale ID: 1033 Additional info 1: 364e Additional info 2:364ecf2f9e26d8075e002643326a0340 Additional info 3: 1f40 Additional info 4: 1f4001d1190a4d768106236129b38e30c.
Instructions |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode only offers the option to use a refresh rate of 100 Hz or less, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Instructions |
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Black screen on startup or freezes on intro logo (Windows 8)
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Game stutters and is capped at 60 FPS with Vsync off
Instructions |
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Frame rate does not get capped with Vsync on
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.x | OS X and Linux only. |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.66 GHz AMD Athlon II X2 245 2.9 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 9600 ATI Radeon HD 3850 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 2.7 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 640M 512 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 | Ubuntu 14.04 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.8 GHz Dual Core | Intel Core i7 3.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 430 ATI Radeon HD 5570 1 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 2 GB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/91310/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (91310) 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 1.2 Dead Island GOTY on the Mac App Store - last accessed on 2016-06-04
- ""Please note: Multiplayer between the Mac App Store version and the Steam version is not possible.""
- ↑ Playwrite: Regarding Dead Island Helper for Dead Island: Definitive Edition