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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = SpongeBob SquarePants:<br/>The Cosmic Shake | |title = SpongeBob SquarePants:<br/>The Cosmic Shake | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 31, 2023}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 31, 2023}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|spongebob-squarepants-the-cosmic-shake|72}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|14242/spongebob-squarepants-the-cosmic-shake|70}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|spongebob-squarepants-the-cosmic-shake|75}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC, One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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|mobygames = spongebob-squarepants-the-cosmic-shake | |mobygames = spongebob-squarepants-the-cosmic-shake | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake |
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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{{Monetization | {{Monetization | ||
|ad-supported = | |ad-supported = | ||
− | |dlc = | + | |dlc = A costume pack is available, containing several cosmetic outfits for SpongeBob to be used in-game. |
|expansion pack = | |expansion pack = | ||
|freeware = | |freeware = | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Costume pack | | + | {{DLC/row| Costume pack | Contains seven costumes for SpongeBob: RoboBob SteelPants, Mermaid Man Bob, Purple Sponge, Primitive Sponge, Dried Sponge, Opposite Day Bob, and Band Geek.<br>Available for free to players who pre-ordered the game. | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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|free-to-grind = | |free-to-grind = | ||
|loot box = | |loot box = | ||
− | |none = | + | |none = SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake has no microtransactions. |
|player trading = | |player trading = | ||
|time-limited = | |time-limited = | ||
|unlock = | |unlock = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip logo video=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Move or delete video file|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\CosmicShake\Content\Movies\}}. | ||
+ | # Delete, move, or rename the {{file|SBCS_intrologos.bk2}} file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\CosmicShake\Saved\{{p|uid}}\SaveGames\UserSettings.sav|{{p|localappdata}}\CosmicShake\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\CosmicShake\Saved\{{p|uid}}\SaveGames\*.sav|{{p|localappdata}}\CosmicShake\{{p|uid}}\SaveGames\*.sav}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\CosmicShake\Saved\{{p|uid}}\SaveGames\*.sav|{{p|localappdata}}\CosmicShake\Saved\{{p|uid}}\SaveGames\*.sav}} |
}} | }} | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|SBSP Cosmic Shake Video Settings.png|Display settings}} | ||
+ | {{Image|SBSP Cosmic Shake General Settings.png|General settings}} | ||
+ | {{Image|SBSP Cosmic Shake Accessibility Settings.png|Accessibility settings}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Cutscenes are {{term|letterboxed}} for cinematic purposes. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Possible when setting screen resolution in Fullscreen mode and changing to Windowed mode. Menus, cutscenes and dialog sequences are {{term|pillarboxed}} to a 16:9 aspect ratio, and {{Term|Vert-}} is applied in-game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2023-02-01|comment= Tested by playing the game with a multi-monitor setup at a 2560x1080 resolution, and then using the Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker.}}</ref> |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = limited |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Menus, cutscenes and dialog sequences are {{term|pillarboxed}} to a 16:9 aspect ratio, and {{Term|Vert-}} is applied in-game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2023-02-01|comment= Tested by playing the game with a 2560x1080 resolution.}}</ref> |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Window can be freely resized. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Referred to as "'''Windowed Fullscreen'''". |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = always on |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Set to 8x, with no option to disable in-game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2023-02-01|comment=Tested by playing the game with the Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker and checking the anisotropic filtering setting with the command {{code|r.MaxAnisotropy}}. {{code|r.MaxAnisotropy}} was set to 8.}}</ref> |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = always on |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[TAA]] only. Set to 4x, with no option to disable in-game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2023-02-01|comment=Tested by playing the game with the Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker and checking the anti-aliasing setting with the commands {{code|r.PostProcessAAQuality}} and {{code|r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing}}. {{code|r.PostProcessAAQuality}} was set to 4, and {{code|r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing}} was set to 2, the equivalent of TAA.}}</ref> |
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = true |
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Plays at an uncapped framerate. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |ray tracing = | + | |ray tracing = false |
|ray tracing notes = | |ray tracing notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = true |
− | |color blind notes = | + | |color blind notes = Referred to as "'''Color Blindness Correction'''".<br>Deuteranopia, Protanopia, and Tritanopia filters are available.<br>A strength slider, referred to as "'''Severity'''", is also available. |
}} | }} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|SBSP Cosmic Shake Keyboard and Mouse Layout.png|Keyboard and mouse layout}} | ||
+ | {{Image|SBSP Cosmic Shake Gamepad Layout.png|Gamepad layout}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Referred to as "'''Invert Vertical'''" under "'''Camera Controls'''" in "'''Gameplay Settings'''".<br>X-axis ("'''Invert Horizontal'''"), or both axes can also be inverted. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Referred to as "'''Invert Vertical'''" under "'''Camera Controls'''" in "'''Gameplay Settings'''".<br>X-axis ("'''Invert Horizontal'''"), or both axes can also be inverted. |
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = V2, Bluetooth, Wired |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
− | |simultaneous input notes = | + | |simultaneous input notes = Keyboard and button prompts switch from one another if using different inputs. |
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|SBSP Cosmic Shake Audio Settings.png|Audio settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Sliders for Master, Music, Sound Effects, and Voice. |
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Plays up to 7.1.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2023-02-01|comment=Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.}}</ref> |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Optional accessibility features, such as the size and the opacity of the subtitles, are available and can be adjusted. |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{Image|SBSP Cosmic Shake Language Settings.png|Language settings}} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
− | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = Only applies to intro video during startup. |
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
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|minCPU2 = AMD Phenom II X4 925 | |minCPU2 = AMD Phenom II X4 925 | ||
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |minHD = 10 GB | + | |minHD = 10 GB<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2023-02-01|comment=Actual install size is '''8.56 GB'''.}}</ref> |
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 | ||
|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7870 | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7870 |
Revision as of 00:36, 2 February 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Purple Lamp Studios | |
Publishers | |
THQ Nordic | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 31, 2023 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 72 |
OpenCritic | 70 |
IGDB | 75 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | DLC, One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Platform |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Comedy, Fantasy |
Series | SpongeBob SquarePants |
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is a singleplayer third-person action, adventure and platform game in the SpongeBob SquarePants series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
DLC | A costume pack is available, containing several cosmetic outfits for SpongeBob to be used in-game. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Costume pack | Contains seven costumes for SpongeBob: RoboBob SteelPants, Mermaid Man Bob, Purple Sponge, Primitive Sponge, Dried Sponge, Opposite Day Bob, and Band Geek. Available for free to players who pre-ordered the game. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
No microtransactions | SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake has no microtransactions. |
Essential improvements
Skip logo video
Move or delete video file |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\CosmicShake\Saved\<user-id>\SaveGames\UserSettings.sav %LOCALAPPDATA%\CosmicShake\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1282150/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\CosmicShake\Saved\<user-id>\SaveGames\*.sav[Note 2] %LOCALAPPDATA%\CosmicShake\Saved\<user-id>\SaveGames\*.sav |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1282150/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Cutscenes are letterboxed for cinematic purposes. | ||
Multi-monitor | Possible when setting screen resolution in Fullscreen mode and changing to Windowed mode. Menus, cutscenes and dialog sequences are pillarboxed to a 16:9 aspect ratio, and Vert- is applied in-game.[1] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Menus, cutscenes and dialog sequences are pillarboxed to a 16:9 aspect ratio, and Vert- is applied in-game.[2] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Window can be freely resized. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Referred to as "Windowed Fullscreen". | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Set to 8x, with no option to disable in-game.[3] | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | TAA only. Set to 4x, with no option to disable in-game.[4] | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Plays at an uncapped framerate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) | |||
Color blind mode | Referred to as "Color Blindness Correction". Deuteranopia, Protanopia, and Tritanopia filters are available. A strength slider, referred to as "Severity", is also available. |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Referred to as "Invert Vertical" under "Camera Controls" in "Gameplay Settings". X-axis ("Invert Horizontal"), or both axes can also be inverted. |
|
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Referred to as "Invert Vertical" under "Camera Controls" in "Gameplay Settings". X-axis ("Invert Horizontal"), or both axes can also be inverted. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Keyboard and button prompts switch from one another if using different inputs. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sliders for Master, Music, Sound Effects, and Voice. | |
Surround sound | Plays up to 7.1.[5] | |
Subtitles | Optional accessibility features, such as the size and the opacity of the subtitles, are available and can be adjusted. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hindi | ||||
Indonesian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | PhysX | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | Only applies to intro video during startup. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8.1 | 10, 11 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium G3320 AMD Phenom II X4 925 |
Intel Core i5-3570K AMD FX-6300 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB[6] | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7870 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti AMD Radeon R9 380 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
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>/1282150/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1282150) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2023-02-01
- Tested by playing the game with a multi-monitor setup at a 2560x1080 resolution, and then using the Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker.
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2023-02-01
- Tested by playing the game with a 2560x1080 resolution.
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2023-02-01
- Tested by playing the game with the Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker and checking the anisotropic filtering setting with the command
r.MaxAnisotropy
.r.MaxAnisotropy
was set to 8.
- Tested by playing the game with the Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker and checking the anisotropic filtering setting with the command
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2023-02-01
- Tested by playing the game with the Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker and checking the anti-aliasing setting with the commands
r.PostProcessAAQuality
andr.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing
.r.PostProcessAAQuality
was set to 4, andr.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing
was set to 2, the equivalent of TAA.
- Tested by playing the game with the Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker and checking the anti-aliasing setting with the commands
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2023-02-01
- Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2023-02-01
- Actual install size is 8.56 GB.