Red Faction: Guerrilla
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Developers | |
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Volition | |
Steam version | THQ Nordic |
Publishers | |
THQ | |
THQ Nordic | |
Engines | |
Geo-Mod 2.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 15, 2009 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Red Faction | |
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Red Faction | 2001 |
Red Faction II | 2003 |
Red Faction: Guerrilla | 2009 |
Red Faction: Armageddon | 2011 |
Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered | 2018 |
For the 2018 remaster, see Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered.
Key points
- Games for Windows Live removed from Steam version in Steamworks update.[1]
- DirectX 10 mode enables Sun Shafts and Ambient Occlusion but may cause performance issues and glitches. This problem is fixed in the Steam version due to game using DirectX 11.
General information
- Red Faction Wiki - A wiki for the Red Faction universe
- Faction Files - A mod database for the Red Faction series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Can be redeemed on Steam by contacting the support. | |||
Humble Store | Red Faction Collection. | |||
Steam | Updated version using DirectX 11 and bugs fixed. |
- All non-Steam versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 1]
- Comes bundled with the Demons Of The Badlands expansion, the Multiplayer Pack DLC, and 2 exclusive multiplayer maps.
- Red Faction: Guerrilla owners on Steam will receive Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered for free [2]
Essential improvements
Patches
- Install the latest Patches for the Games for Windows - LIVE version. The Steam version is already patched.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Red Faction Guerrilla\Options\rfg_display_options.rfgs_pc |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/20500/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Configuration file is in binary format.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Red Faction Guerrilla\Saves\ |
Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\20500\remote\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/20500/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Czech | Only in Steam version. | |||
Polish | Only in Steam version. | |||
Russian |
Network
- Online features in non-Steam versions require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Wrecking Crew gamemode only. | ||
LAN play | 16 | |||
Online play | 16 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 53, 80, 3074 |
UDP | 53, 88, 3074 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Red Faction: Guerrilla. |
Issues fixed
Game doesn't start/can't save
Check GFWL sign-in problems[citation needed] |
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Can't change resolution
Launch the game with -w XXXX -h XXXX parameters[3] |
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Launch the game in DirectX 9 mode with -nod3d10 parameter[citation needed] |
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Hex edit config file[4] |
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Notes
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Performance issues
Use the -nod3d10 command line argument and launch the game in DX9 mode[citation needed]
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Notes
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Disable the Ambient Occlusion in the in-game settings[citation needed] |
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Random game crashes
Unplug any connected controllers[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 10, 11 | D3D11 replaced D3D10 in Steamworks update to Steam version.[1] |
Shader Model support | 3, 4, 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | [5] |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Games for Windows - LIVE, Steamworks | GFWL used for non-Steam versions. |
Mods
Mod Manager
Physics Mod
- Allows you to adjust gravity and make buildings fall down easier.
- Does not work with the Steam version.
Reconstructor
- Already included in the Steam version.[citation needed]
Installing the Reconstructor Mod[8] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon X2 2.0 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo 3.2 GHz AMD Athlon X2 3.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1300 Nvidia GeForce 7600 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
ATI Radeon HD 3850 Nvidia GeForce 8800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, local profile support unknown.
- ↑ 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>/20500/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (20500) 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 Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition LIVE - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Red Faction: Guerrilla Steam Edition
- ↑ Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered smashing out soon
- ↑ Red Faction Guerilla Steamworks Open Beta! - Huge update with DX11 Support &; New Wrecking Crew maps :: Red Faction: Guerrilla Steam Edition General Discussions
- ↑ Red Faction Guerrilla - Change resolution? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ The Red Faction Tech Interview: Part One Interview • Eurogamer.net
- ↑ Faction Files - Mod Manager
- ↑ Red Faction Forums - Mod Manager
- ↑ Reconstructor mod for SP - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
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