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− | |introduction = '''''Maneater''''' is a [[:Category:Singleplayer|single-player]] [[:Category:Action|action]] [[:Category:RPG|role-playing game]] wherein the player controls a shark through an [[:Category:Open world|open world]] (based on the {{W|Gulf Coast of the United States}}).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/629820/discussions/0/1779388024833495433/|title=Maneater FAQ :: Maneater General Discussions|date=2020-05-23|snippet=Starting off as a shark pup, you are put forth into an aquatic world based around the gulf coast of the southern United States.}}</ref> ''Maneater'' is developed and published by [[Company:Tripwire Interactive|Tripwire Interactive]] and uses [[Engine:Unreal Engine 4|Unreal Engine 4]] and {{DRM|Denuvo}}.<ref name="faq"/> | + | |introduction = '''''Maneater''''' is a [[:Category:Singleplayer|single-player]] [[:Category:Action|action]] [[:Category:RPG|role-playing game]] where the player controls a shark through an [[:Category:Open world|open world]] (based on the {{W|Gulf Coast of the United States}}).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/629820/discussions/0/1779388024833495433/|title=Maneater FAQ :: Maneater General Discussions|date=2020-05-23|snippet=Starting off as a shark pup, you are put forth into an aquatic world based around the gulf coast of the southern United States.}}</ref> ''Maneater'' is developed and published by [[Company:Tripwire Interactive|Tripwire Interactive]] and uses [[Engine:Unreal Engine 4|Unreal Engine 4]] and {{DRM|Denuvo}}.<ref name="faq"/> |
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| |release history = Originally conceived as an [[:Category:Expansion pack|expansion pack]] for the competitive multiplayer game ''[[Depth]]'',<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/maneater-interview-how-youll-evolve-your-killer-shark-to-become-top-of-the-food-chain/|title=Maneater interview: How you'll evolve your killer shark to become top of the food chain|date=2020-05-30|snippet=Alex Quick: Maneater was originally planned as an “expansion pack” of sorts for “Depth.”}}</ref> ''Maneater'' was initially developed by [[Company:Blindside Interactive|Blindside Interactive]] and was set to be published by [[Company:Tripwire Interactive|Tripwire]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/629820/discussions/0/1779388024833495433/|title=Maneater FAQ :: Maneater General Discussions|date=2020-05-24|snippet=Maneater was originally conceived and developed by Blindside Interactive and was set to be published by Tripwire Interactive.}}</ref> It was eventually wholly acquired by Tripwire, who continued developing it in-house with support from Blindside and other partners.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/629820/discussions/0/1779388024833495433/|title=Maneater FAQ :: Maneater General Discussions|date=2020-05-24|snippet=It has now been acquired wholy by Tripwire Interactive and is being developed by an in-house Tripwire team with support from Blindside and other partners.}}</ref> ''Maneater'' was announced on June 11, 2018 by Tripwire's publishing division.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneater_(video_game)|title=Maneater (video game) - Wikipedia|date=2020-05-24|snippet=Maneater was announced on June 11, 2018 by Tripwire's newly formed publishing division}}</ref> | | |release history = Originally conceived as an [[:Category:Expansion pack|expansion pack]] for the competitive multiplayer game ''[[Depth]]'',<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/maneater-interview-how-youll-evolve-your-killer-shark-to-become-top-of-the-food-chain/|title=Maneater interview: How you'll evolve your killer shark to become top of the food chain|date=2020-05-30|snippet=Alex Quick: Maneater was originally planned as an “expansion pack” of sorts for “Depth.”}}</ref> ''Maneater'' was initially developed by [[Company:Blindside Interactive|Blindside Interactive]] and was set to be published by [[Company:Tripwire Interactive|Tripwire]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/629820/discussions/0/1779388024833495433/|title=Maneater FAQ :: Maneater General Discussions|date=2020-05-24|snippet=Maneater was originally conceived and developed by Blindside Interactive and was set to be published by Tripwire Interactive.}}</ref> It was eventually wholly acquired by Tripwire, who continued developing it in-house with support from Blindside and other partners.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/629820/discussions/0/1779388024833495433/|title=Maneater FAQ :: Maneater General Discussions|date=2020-05-24|snippet=It has now been acquired wholy by Tripwire Interactive and is being developed by an in-house Tripwire team with support from Blindside and other partners.}}</ref> ''Maneater'' was announced on June 11, 2018 by Tripwire's publishing division.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneater_(video_game)|title=Maneater (video game) - Wikipedia|date=2020-05-24|snippet=Maneater was announced on June 11, 2018 by Tripwire's newly formed publishing division}}</ref> |
General information
- Official Discord server
- Official forums
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- All versions require Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename movie files[8]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\Maneater\Content\Movies\ .
- Delete or rename
DeepSilver_*.mp4 , MIG_Logo_*.mp4 , MW_Logos_*.mp4 , TWI_Logo_*.mp4 , and UE4_Logo_*.mp4 .
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- Not possible with the Microsoft Store version of the game due to security settings.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Change AA type through the config file[14]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
Engine.ini in a text editor.
- Add the following lines:
[SystemSettings]
r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=1
- The above sets the AA type to FXAA. Change the 1 to 0 to disable AA.
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Enable TAA sharpening through the config file[14]
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- This makes the game appear less blurry when anti-aliasing is on.
- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
Engine.ini in a text editor.
- Add the following lines:
[SystemSettings]
r.TemporalAACurrentFrameWeight=0.2
r.Tonemapper.Sharpen=1
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Enable super-sampling through the config file[15]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
Engine.ini in a text editor.
- Add the following lines:
[SystemSettings]
r.ScreenPercentage=150
- The 150 stands for percentage of the base resolution, equal to 1.5x. Any other value above 100 can be used.
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Chromatic aberration
Disable chromatic aberration through the config file[15]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
Engine.ini in a text editor.
- Add the following lines:
[SystemSettings]
r.SceneColorFringe.Max=0
r.SceneColorFringeQuality=0
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Input
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Master, Music, SFX, Dialog, Narrator. |
Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
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Sub |
Notes |
English |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Japanese |
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Korean |
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Polish |
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Brazilian Portuguese |
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Russian |
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Spanish |
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Latin American Spanish |
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Turkish |
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Issues unresolved
Progress loss or save game issues
Avoid playing with a controller that can disconnect or go into sleep mode during play[7]
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Unable to 100% "Queen of the Ocean", landmarks not counting toward completion
- Tripwire is investigating this issue as of May 2020.[19]
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
11 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
- Uses RAD's Oodle compression.
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
10 | |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core i5-5300U
| Intel Core i7-3770 AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
System memory (RAM) |
8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
20 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Intel HD Graphics 5500 DirectX 11 compatible
| Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon R9 390 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References