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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ===[ | + | ===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/templargfxs-acm-overhaul ACM Overhaul]=== |
{{ii}} Comprehensive overhaul mod that fixes AI, balancing, textures, and more. | {{ii}} Comprehensive overhaul mod that fixes AI, balancing, textures, and more. | ||
− | {{--}} ACM Overhaul does not contain all possible graphic corrections and corrections in aliens AI. If you want such fixes, download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1926-aliens-colonial-marines-ultra-config/ this] file | + | {{--}} ACM Overhaul does not contain all possible graphic corrections and corrections in aliens AI. If you want such fixes, download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1926-aliens-colonial-marines-ultra-config/ this] file, and combine with [https://www.nexusmods.com/alienscolonialmarines/mods/4?tab=description TemplarGFX's ACM Overhaul Mod Crash Fix and Patrxgt Ultra Config Fix] |
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit PecanEngine.ini|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit PecanEngine.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=127541833|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: ACM custom settings.. (v1.11c)|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Edit <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\PecanEngine.ini</code> | # Edit <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\PecanEngine.ini</code> | ||
# Change each instance of <code>StartupMovies=</code> to <code>//StartupMovies=</code> | # Change each instance of <code>StartupMovies=</code> to <code>//StartupMovies=</code> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ====Improved Xenomorph AI==== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} This results in improved wall and ceiling climbing for the xenomorphs. |
− | + | {{mm}} The fix is also included in [[#ACM_Overhaul|ACM Overhaul]]. | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit a | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit two spelling mistakes on a line in DefaultEngine.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.moddb.com/mods/templargfxs-acm-overhaul/news/the-biggest-bug-in-the-game-is-just-one-letter-long#7025741|title=The biggest BUG in the game is just one letter long - TemplarGFX's ACM Overhaul mod for Aliens: Colonial Marines - Mod DB|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Edit <code>{{ | + | # Edit <code>{{P|game}}\PecanGame\Config\DefaultEngine.ini</code> |
− | # Find <pre>ClassRemapping= | + | # Find <pre>ClassRemapping=PecanGAme.PecanSeqAct_AttachXenoToTether -> PecanGame.PecanSeqAct_AttachPawnToTeather</pre> and change it to <pre>ClassRemapping=PecanGame.PecanSeqAct_AttachXenoToTether -> PecanGame.PecanSeqAct_AttachPawnToTether</pre> |
# Save your changes and close the file. | # Save your changes and close the file. | ||
− | |||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | {{ | + | {{mm}} The config line includes two spelling mistakes that the above fixes: |
− | + | :* {{Code|PecanGAme}} instead of {{Code|PecanGame}} | |
− | + | :* {{Code|AttachPawnToTeather}} instead of {{Code|AttachPawnToTether}} | |
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}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable frame rate smoothing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable frame rate smoothing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\PecanEngine.ini</code> | # Open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\PecanEngine.ini</code> | ||
− | # Locate line <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> in <code>[Engine.Engine]</code> section and change TRUE to FALSE | + | # Locate line <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> in <code>[Engine.Engine]</code> section and change <code>TRUE</code> to <code>FALSE</code> |
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} The game crashes to desktop after trademark screen, shows one of the error messages from previous issues. | {{ii}} The game crashes to desktop after trademark screen, shows one of the error messages from previous issues. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Copy INT folders from Russian version|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy INT folders from Russian version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=244044&page=3|title=Crash at starting Game - The Gearbox Software Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Set game language to Russian (within Steam select game Properties -> Language -> Русский(Russian)) | # Set game language to Russian (within Steam select game Properties -> Language -> Русский(Russian)) | ||
# Wait until the game download localization files. | # Wait until the game download localization files. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=1. Checking GPU detection|ref=<ref name=GPUfix>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846945579760601767/ GPU Detection Fix /Graphics boost :: Steam community discussions]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=1. Checking GPU detection|ref=<ref name=GPUfix>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846945579760601767/ GPU Detection Fix /Graphics boost :: Steam community discussions]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Logs\Launch.log</code>. |
− | + | # Locate line <code>[000X.XX] Log: Machine detected compatibility level: Composite: X. CPU: Y. GPU: Z.</code> where X,Y and Z values are assigned grade of your system. Value of 5 is the highest grade for high end hardware. | |
− | # Locate line <code>[ | + | * If you've got powerful hardware and you're not getting high enough grades, follow the guide in the next fixbox. Otherwise you don't need to change anything. |
− | * If you | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{List|content= | {{List|content= | ||
{{List/row|row=In file <code>Launch.log</code> locate these lines: | {{List/row|row=In file <code>Launch.log</code> locate these lines: | ||
− | <pre>[ | + | <pre>[000X.XX] Log: GPU stats: |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: VendorID: 0000YYYY |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: DeviceID: 0000XXXX |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: DriverVersion: <numbers> |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: DeviceName: <GPU name> |
</pre>}} | </pre>}} | ||
{{List/row|row=Edit <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\PecanCompat.ini</code>}} | {{List/row|row=Edit <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\PecanCompat.ini</code>}} | ||
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* Example 1: | * Example 1: | ||
− | <pre>[ | + | <pre>[000X.XX] Log: GPU stats: |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: DeviceID: 00001244 |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: DeviceName: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti</pre> |
will result in <code>0x1244=5,NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti</code> | will result in <code>0x1244=5,NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti</code> | ||
* Example 2: | * Example 2: | ||
− | <pre>[ | + | <pre>[000X.XX] Log: GPU stats: |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: VendorID: 00001002 |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: DeviceID: 00006738 |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: DriverVersion: 8.17.10.1169 |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: DeviceName: AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series</pre> |
will result in <code>0x6738=5,AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series</code> | will result in <code>0x6738=5,AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series</code> | ||
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===No weapon=== | ===No weapon=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Switch between weapons|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Switch between weapons|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?p=3678900#post3678900|title=No gun Glitch. - The Gearbox Software Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
===Unresponsive controls=== | ===Unresponsive controls=== | ||
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# Open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\PecanEngine.ini</code> | # Open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\PecanEngine.ini</code> | ||
# Locate line <code>AllowJoystickInput=1</code> in <code>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</code> section and change 1 to 0. | # Locate line <code>AllowJoystickInput=1</code> in <code>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</code> section and change 1 to 0. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Crash upon starting the "Stasis Interrupted" DLC=== | ||
+ | {{--}} The game can freeze during the first cutscene on some systems. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable SSAO and lower the graphics settings|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Radishface|date=2024-01-12|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} After the cutscene has finished playing, you can return the graphics settings to their original values. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 11:53, 14 March 2024
Developers | |
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Gearbox Software | |
Demiurge Studios | |
Nerve Software | |
TimeGate Studios | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 12, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 45 |
IGDB | 45 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Series | Alien |
Alien | |
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Aliens: A Comic Book Adventure | 1995 |
Alien Trilogy | 1996 |
Aliens Online | 1998 |
Aliens versus Predator (series) | |
Aliens: Colonial Marines | 2013 |
Alien: Isolation | 2014 |
Aliens: Fireteam Elite | 2021 |
Aliens: Dark Descent | 2023 |
Alien: Rogue Incursion | 2024 |
Key points
- Use ACM Overhaul to fix various issues with the game, AI, and balancing.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- Gearbox Software Forums - A:CM Technical Support
- Forums at AvPGalaxy.net non PC-specific.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Bug Hunt DLC | ||
Reconnaissanse DLC | ||
Movie Map Pack | ||
Stasis Interrupted | ||
Limited Edition Pack | ||
Collector's Edition Pack | ||
SHARP Sticks | ||
Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun |
Essential improvements
ACM Overhaul
- Comprehensive overhaul mod that fixes AI, balancing, textures, and more.
- ACM Overhaul does not contain all possible graphic corrections and corrections in aliens AI. If you want such fixes, download this file, and combine with TemplarGFX's ACM Overhaul Mod Crash Fix and Patrxgt Ultra Config Fix
Skip intro videos
Edit PecanEngine.ini[2] |
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Another method is to simply edit your shortcut target and add a space at the end of the path, followed by |
Improved Xenomorph AI
- This results in improved wall and ceiling climbing for the xenomorphs.
- The fix is also included in ACM Overhaul.
Edit two spelling mistakes on a line in DefaultEngine.ini[3] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/49540/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\49540\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/49540/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Save file and key bindings. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Image is Vert-. FOV can be increased to compensate. For a conversion from 16:9 to 21:9, increasing the FOV slider by 3 notches gives the closest approximation of a 1:1 Hor+ increase. See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Slider in menu. For additional values, see Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Is called 'Full Window' in window mode settings. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Referred to as "Texture Detail" in Video settings. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Only features FXAA. Forcing other AA can lead to problems. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 62 FPS. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
- A slider is included, but no specific values are viewable.
Further manual FOV adjustment by editing FOVOffset[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
Disable frame rate smoothing[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
- Support for Logitech G15 keyboard display. Shows current objective or challenge.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | RU version may need a workaround to play in English. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Only available in Russia. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Use Nucleus Co-op. | ||
LAN play | Multiplayer requires creating an online lobby. If a connection to Steam is lost, players will be disconnected from host. | |||
Online play | 10 | Versus, Co-op Co-op supports 4 players. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Aliens Colonial Marines - 3D Vision fix. | ||
vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list |
Issues fixed
Failed to start game (app already running) error
- There is no universal fix, however these are confirmed to work for some users.
Delete appcache folder[4] |
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Set Steam language to the same language as the game[5] |
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If that does not work, try changing also operating system language[6] |
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Failed to start game (RU release doesn't work when English language is selected)
- This solution is probably applicable to other non-English releases.
- The game crashes to desktop after trademark screen, shows one of the error messages from previous issues.
Copy INT folders from Russian version[7] |
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Blue screen on AMD CPU
- There seems to be problem with game running on AMD FX processors where game crashes to BSOD or freezes system. Issue is similar to Borderlands 2 BSOD and fix also works with Aliens: Colonial Marines.
Update BIOS[8] |
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No textures
- Forcing anti-aliasing via drivers on Nvidia GeForce cards will result in missing textures and black game scene.
Disable anti-aliasing in graphics adapter[9] |
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Game Freezes / Crashes during Session
- Due a memory restriction (x86 build), the game is limited to work with a maximum of 2GB of VRAM. Try either:
Lower V-ram intensive graphics settings such as Resolution[10] |
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Play in Full Window mode instead of Fullscreen[10] |
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GPU detection fix
- Game has problems with detecting some graphic adapters - mainly mobile GPUs and new graphics. Because of this, game can select wrong settings profile for your system.
1. Checking GPU detection[11] |
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2. Adding your GPU to the hardware list[11] |
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[000X.XX] Log: GPU stats: [000X.XX] Log: DeviceID: 00001244 [000X.XX] Log: DeviceName: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti will result in [000X.XX] Log: GPU stats: [000X.XX] Log: VendorID: 00001002 [000X.XX] Log: DeviceID: 00006738 [000X.XX] Log: DriverVersion: 8.17.10.1169 [000X.XX] Log: DeviceName: AMD Radeon HD 6800 Serieswill result in 0x6738=5,AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series |
3. Additional graphic enhancement for high-end hardware[11] |
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No weapon
Switch between weapons[12] |
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Unresponsive controls
- Problem with controls where in-game camera is always rotating and in menu cursor is always moving down. Demonstrated here.
Unplug all USB game controllers, alternatively disable them in Device manager[13] |
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.ini edit[13] |
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Crash upon starting the "Stasis Interrupted" DLC
- The game can freeze during the first cutscene on some systems.
Disable SSAO and lower the graphics settings[14] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | 2.8.4.6 |
Audio | OpenAL, XAudio2 | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.99p |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Dual Core 2 GHz | Intel Quad Core 2.3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 Nvidia GeForce 8500 256 MB of VRAM | ATI Radeon HD 5850 Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 512 MB of VRAM |
- Although developer recommends 20 GB of free space, download size is around 6 GB. With all DLC available the download size is 14 GB.
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>/49540/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (49540) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Aliens: Colonial Marines to support DirectX11 and Steamworks | PCGamesN
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: ACM custom settings.. (v1.11c) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The biggest BUG in the game is just one letter long - TemplarGFX's ACM Overhaul mod for Aliens: Colonial Marines - Mod DB - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Got Eror after Logos (app already running) :: Steam community discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Got Eror after Logos (app already running) :: Steam community discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ "Failed to start game (app already running)" error after exiting the game :: Steam community discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Crash at starting Game - The Gearbox Software Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Crash or Bluescreen on launch :: Steam community discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ No Textures? :: Steam community discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Game keeps crashing? :: Aliens: Colonial Marines General Discussions
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 GPU Detection Fix /Graphics boost :: Steam community discussions
- ↑ No gun Glitch. - The Gearbox Software Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 PC version launches but with Xbox control options ?? - The Gearbox Software Forums
- ↑ Verified by User:Radishface on 2024-01-12