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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Treyarch}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Treyarch}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/winporter|Beenox}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Beenox|Windows}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/engine|IW engine{{!}}IW 3.0}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/engine|IW engine|name=IW 3.0}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 2008}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 2008}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|007-quantum-of-solace|70}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|james-bond-007-quantum-of-solace|62}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS, Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Europe }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | James Bond 007 }}
 
|steam appid  = 10080
 
|steam appid  = 10080
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 7467
 +
|mobygames    = 007-quantum-of-solace
 
|strategywiki = 007: Quantum of Solace
 
|strategywiki = 007: Quantum of Solace
 
|wikipedia    = 007: Quantum of Solace
 
|wikipedia    = 007: Quantum of Solace
 
|winehq      = 8726
 
|winehq      = 8726
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|James Bond 007}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS; use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/481-quantum-of-solace-fov-and-fps-unlocker/ Quantum of Solace FOV and FPS unlocker].
+
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/10080/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/10080/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 +
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/A3UyHv2kyz Discord]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, GFWL | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key, GFWL | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4.9}}. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | quantumofsolace | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090426015040/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Pages/quantumofsolace.aspx|title=Quantum of Solace (archived)|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 10080 | Steam, Key, GFWL | | | Windows | Unavailable }}
 +
 
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{--}} The game is no longer available digitally, most likely due to Activision losing rights to James Bond licence.<ref>[http://www.neowin.net/news/activision-loses-rights-to-james-bond-game-license Neowin | Activision loses rights to James Bond game license]</ref>
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{{--}} The game is no longer available digitally, most likely due to Activision losing rights to James Bond licence.<ref>[https://www.neowin.net/news/activision-loses-rights-to-james-bond-game-license Neowin | Activision loses rights to James Bond game license]</ref>
−
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL}}.
+
{{--}} Both the Camille Map Pack DLC, and Collector's Edition was not released for PC.
 +
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=yes}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
{{ii}} The 1.1 Patch updates the game to the latest version. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be [http://download.xbox.com/content/41560829/415608291000008110000182.cab downloaded manually] (extract the contents and run <code>QoS_Update.exe</code>).
+
{{ii}} The 1.1 Patch updates the game to the latest version. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1089-007-quantum-of-solace-patch/ downloaded manually] (extract the contents and run {{file|QoS_Update.exe}}).
−
 
 
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Activision\Quantum of Solace\players\{{p|uid}}\config.cfg|{{p|programdata}}\Activision\Quantum of Solace\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Activision\Quantum of Solace\players\{{p|uid}}\config.cfg|{{p|programdata}}\Activision\Quantum of Solace\}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{--}} Config file is encrypted and contains save data.
 
{{--}} Config file is encrypted and contains save data.
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Activision\Quantum of Solace\players\{{p|uid}}\config.cfg}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Activision\Quantum of Solace\players\{{p|uid}}\config.cfg|{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\XLive\Content\01100001007F57F2\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Save game data location===
+
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
−
{{Game data|
+
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\XLive\Content/01100001007F57F2\}}
+
|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
 +
|epic games launcher      =
 +
|epic games launcher notes =
 +
|gog galaxy                =
 +
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                    =
 +
|origin notes              =
 +
|steam cloud              = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
 +
|xbox cloud                =
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|007 - Quantum of Solace - Graphics Settings.jpg|Graphics Settings}}
 
{{Image|007 - Quantum of Solace - Graphics Settings.jpg|Graphics Settings}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
−
|multimonitor              = unknown
+
|multimonitor              = false
−
|multimonitor notes        =  
+
|multimonitor notes        = Image is stretched.
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = false
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Image is stretched.
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
−
|fov notes                  = Default FOV is 65° (horizontal). Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/481-quantum-of-solace-fov-and-fps-unlocker/ SuicideMachine's Tool] to modify it.
+
|fov notes                  = Default FOV is 65° (horizontal). Use this [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/481-quantum-of-solace-fov-and-fps-unlocker/ FOV and FPS unlocker] to modify it.
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
−
|windowed notes            = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/481-quantum-of-solace-fov-and-fps-unlocker/ SuicideMachine's Tool]. After launching the game press {{key|Alt|tab}} for the changes to apply.
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|windowed notes            = Use this [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/481-quantum-of-solace-fov-and-fps-unlocker/ FOV and FPS unlocker]. After launching the game, press {{key|Alt|tab}} for the changes to apply.
 
|borderless windowed        = unknown
 
|borderless windowed        = unknown
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = hackable
+
|anisotropic                = false
−
|anisotropic notes          = force it in your graphics card control panel
+
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = 2-4x [[MSAA]]
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = hackable
 
|60 fps                    = hackable
−
|60 fps notes              = Capped at 30 FPS; use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/481-quantum-of-solace-fov-and-fps-unlocker/ Quantum of Solace FOV and FPS unlocker] to modify the cap. High framerate may occasionally cause some issues. See [[User:Suicide machine/Research bunker#007: Quantum of Solace|developer notes]].
+
|60 fps notes              = Capped at 30 FPS, use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/481-quantum-of-solace-fov-and-fps-unlocker/ FOV and FPS unlocker] to modify the cap in singleplayer. High framerate may occasionally cause some issues. See [[User:Suicide machine/Research bunker#007: Quantum of Solace|developer notes]]. <br> Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2453-007-quantum-of-solace-multi-player-fps-unlocker/ multi-player FPS unlocker] to modify the cap in multiplayer.
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
−
|120 fps notes              = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/481-quantum-of-solace-fov-and-fps-unlocker/ Quantum of Solace FOV and FPS unlocker] to modify the cap. High framerate may occasionally cause some issues. See [[User:Suicide machine/Research bunker#007: Quantum of Solace|developer notes]].
+
|120 fps notes              = Use this [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/481-quantum-of-solace-fov-and-fps-unlocker/ FOV and FPS unlocker] to modify the cap in singleplayer. High framerate may occasionally cause some issues. See [[User:Suicide machine/Research bunker#007: Quantum of Solace|developer notes]]. <br> Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2453-007-quantum-of-solace-multi-player-fps-unlocker/ multi-player FPS unlocker] to modify the cap in multiplayer.
 +
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|007 - Quantum of Solace - Controls Remap.jpg|Controls Remap}}
 
{{Image|007 - Quantum of Solace - Controls Remap.jpg|Controls Remap}}
 
{{Image|007 - Quantum of Solace - Gameplay Settings.jpg|Controls Remap}}
 
{{Image|007 - Quantum of Solace - Gameplay Settings.jpg|Controls Remap}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes = No acceleration present.
 
|acceleration option notes = No acceleration present.
−
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
−
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|007 - Quantum of Solace - Audio Settings.jpg|Audio Settings}}
 
{{Image|007 - Quantum of Solace - Audio Settings.jpg|Audio Settings}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
−
|separate volume          = true
+
|separate volume          = limited
−
|separate volume notes    =  
+
|separate volume notes    = '''Music''' only.
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
−
|subtitles                = false
+
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = no
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only.
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    = Wii version only.
 
|local play notes    = Wii version only.
−
|lan play            = unknown
+
|lan play            = true
−
|lan play players    =  
+
|lan play players    = 12
−
|lan play modes      =  
+
|lan play modes      = Versus
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  = 12
 
|online play players  = 12
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
−
|online play notes    =  
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|online play notes    = Requires an online "Games for Windows – LIVE" account.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Issues fixed==
+
==VR support==
−
===Freeze/Black Screen During Loading===
+
{{VR support
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
|gg3d name                  =
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Use a local (offline) [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] profile|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}}
+
|native 3d gg3d award        =
−
{{ii}} Using an online GFWL or Xbox profile will cause the game to freeze after the 2nd mission's initial loading cutscene (Siena). Using a local GFWL profile resolves this, however you will not be able to unlock achievements nor access the save from your online profile.
+
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
−
# [[Games for Windows - LIVE#Creating a local profile|Click here]] for instructions on creating a local profile.
+
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =  
 +
|native 3d notes            =  
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =  
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =  
 +
|tridef 3d                  =  
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 +
|iz3d                        =  
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile. See user notes [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/_QOS_ here].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
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===Enabling SSAO for NVIDIA graphics cards===
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===Enabling SSAO for Nvidia graphics cards===
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{{ii}} Use the Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x00000004</code> with <code>Quality</code> or <code>High Quality</code>.
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{{Fixbox|description=Using Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x00000004</code>|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
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# Download and run [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector].
 
 
# Under <code>Profiles</code> type <code>Quantum of Solace</code>.
 
# Under <code>Profiles</code> type <code>Quantum of Solace</code>.
 
# Under <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> insert the flag <code>0x00000004</code>.
 
# Under <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> insert the flag <code>0x00000004</code>.
 
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Latest revision as of 12:44, 26 April 2024

007: Quantum of Solace
007: Quantum of Solace cover
Developers
Treyarch
Windows Beenox
Publishers
Activision
Engines
IW 3.0
Release dates
Windows October 31, 2008
Reception
Metacritic 70
IGDB 62
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, Europe
Series James Bond 007
007: Quantum of Solace on HowLongToBeat
007: Quantum of Solace on IGDB
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007: Quantum of Solace guide on StrategyWiki
007: Quantum of Solace on MobyGames
007: Quantum of Solace on Wikipedia
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James Bond 007
James Bond 007: A View to a Kill 1985
James Bond 007: Goldfinger 1986
007: Licence to Kill 1989
James Bond 007: The Stealth Affair 1990
The Spy Who Loved Me 1990
James Bond 007: Nightfire 2002
007: Quantum of Solace 2008
GoldenEye: Source (unofficial mod) 2009
James Bond 007: Blood Stone 2010
007 Legends 2012

Warnings

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.

007: Quantum of Solace is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person action, FPS and shooter game in the James Bond 007 series.

General information

Steam Community Discussions
Discord

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
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 SafeDisc v4.9 DRM[Note 1].
Windows
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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 [3]
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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CD key
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Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
The game is no longer available digitally, most likely due to Activision losing rights to James Bond licence.[4]
Both the Camille Map Pack DLC, and Collector's Edition was not released for PC.
All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 2]

Essential improvements

Patches

The 1.1 Patch updates the game to the latest version. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be downloaded manually (extract the contents and run QoS_Update.exe).

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Activision\Quantum of Solace\players\<user-id>\config.cfg
%PROGRAMDATA%\Activision\Quantum of Solace\[Note 3]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10080/pfx/[Note 4]
Config file is encrypted and contains save data.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Activision\Quantum of Solace\players\<user-id>\config.cfg
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\XLive\Content\01100001007F57F2\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10080/pfx/[Note 4]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics Settings
Graphics Settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Image is stretched.
Ultra-widescreen
Image is stretched.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Default FOV is 65° (horizontal). Use this FOV and FPS unlocker to modify it.
Windowed
Use this FOV and FPS unlocker. After launching the game, press Alt+Tab ↹ for the changes to apply.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
2-4x MSAA
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
Capped at 30 FPS, use the FOV and FPS unlocker to modify the cap in singleplayer. High framerate may occasionally cause some issues. See developer notes.
Use the multi-player FPS unlocker to modify the cap in multiplayer.
120+ FPS
Use this FOV and FPS unlocker to modify the cap in singleplayer. High framerate may occasionally cause some issues. See developer notes.
Use the multi-player FPS unlocker to modify the cap in multiplayer.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Controls Remap
Controls Remap
Controls Remap
Controls Remap

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
No acceleration present.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio Settings
Audio Settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music only.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Retail only.
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
Wii version only.
LAN play
12 Versus
Online play
12 Requires an online "Games for Windows – LIVE" account.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile. See user notes here.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System
Interface Scaleform
Cutscenes Bink Video

Enabling SSAO for Nvidia graphics cards

Using Ambient Occlusion flag 0x00000004[citation needed]
  1. Download and run Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  2. Under Profiles type Quantum of Solace.
  3. Under Ambient Occlusion compatibility insert the flag 0x00000004.
  4. Under Ambient Occlusion usage select Enabled.
  5. Under Ambient Occlusion setting select the quality of preference.
  6. Click Apply changes.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 3200+
System memory (RAM) 512 MB (XP)
1 GB (Vista)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8.2 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 6600
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
  2. ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, supports local profiles.
  3. ↑ 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).
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References