For the 2018 remaster, see Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered.
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
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
- 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]
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
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Demons of the Badlands |
Included in Steam Edition for free. |
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Multiplayer Pack |
Included in Steam Edition for free. |
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Smasher Pack |
Included in Steam Edition for free. |
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Soundtrack |
Available only on Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered Steam page. |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- Install the latest Patches for the Games for Windows - LIVE version. The Steam version is already patched.
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
- Configuration file is in binary format.
Save game data location
System |
Native |
Notes |
OneDrive |
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Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. |
Steam Cloud |
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Video
Input
In-game control settings.
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Spanish |
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Czech |
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Only in Steam version. |
Polish |
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Only in Steam version. |
Russian |
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Network
- Online features in non-Steam versions require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
53, 80, 3074 |
UDP |
53, 88, 3074 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
Issues fixed
Game doesn't start/can't save
Can't change resolution
Launch the game in DirectX 9 mode with -nod3d10 parameter[citation needed]
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Hex edit config file[6]
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- Hex editing skills are required for the operation.
- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
rfg_display_options.rfgs_pc with a hex editor such as HxD.
- Look at offset 0x001. There's where width is stored.
- Height can be found at offset 0x005.
- Change them accordingly. Refer to this table for common little endian values.
Notes
- Additional information regarding hex editing can be found here.
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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
- The game might actually perform worse on certain systems.
- Ambient Occlusion and Sun Shafts will not be available. The menus will only render at around 50 FPS.
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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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- The game might crash on certain system configurations if you unplug a controller during the game.
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9, 10, 11 |
D3D11 replaced D3D10 in Steamworks update to Steam version.[1] |
Shader Model support |
3, 4, 5 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
Mods
- Makes it easier to install new mods.[8][9]
- Comes bundled with many useful mods.
- Allows you to adjust gravity and make buildings fall down easier.
- Does not work with the Steam version.
- Already included in the Steam version.[citation needed]
Installing the Reconstructor Mod[10]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\Build\PC\Cache\ .
- Copy
misc.vpp_pc , effects.vpp_pc and items.vpp_pc .
- Paste the files into the Reconstructor folder.
- Run build_reconstructor.
- Copy back all three files to original location (overwriting if asked).
- Delete, move or rename
table.vpp_pc .
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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
References