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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Cenega|Poland}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Cenega|Poland}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Russia}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Russia}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts|Brazil}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Jade}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Jade}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 2003}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 2, 2003|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040407063217/http://www.ubi.com/US/News/news_2003-12-02_bge-xbx-pc-ships.htm|title=Ubisoft - Beyond Good & Evil Now Available for Xbox and PC (retrieved)|date=2023-11-06}}</ref>}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|beyond-good-evil|83}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|beyond-good-evil|83}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|beyond-good-evil|91}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|beyond-good-evil|91}}
 
|taxonomy    =  
 
|taxonomy    =  
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
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|strategywiki = Beyond Good & Evil
 
|strategywiki = Beyond Good & Evil
 
|hltb        = 1018
 
|hltb        = 1018
|mobygames    = beyond-good-evil
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|lutris      = beyond-good-evil
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|mobygames    = 11290
 
|wikipedia    = Beyond Good & Evil (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Beyond Good & Evil (video game)
 
|winehq      = 2604
 
|winehq      = 2604
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Beyond Good & Evil}}
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
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|release history  =
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|current state    =
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/Info.aspx?pId=649 Ubisoft game page]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/Info.aspx?pId=649 Ubisoft game page]
{{mm}} [http://forums.ubi.com/forumdisplay.php/61-Beyond-Good-and-Evil? Ubisoft forums]
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{{mm}} [https://forums.ubisoft.com/forumdisplay.php/61-Beyond-Good-and-Evil? Ubisoft forums]
{{mm}} [http://beyondgoodandevil.wikia.com/wiki/The_IRIS_Network_Wiki The IRIS Network] - A wiki for the game
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{{mm}} [https://beyondgoodandevil.fandom.com/wiki/The_IRIS_Network_Wiki The IRIS Network] - A wiki for the game
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658746|beyond_good_and_evil}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658746|beyond_good_and_evil}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/15130/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/15130/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
{{ii}} Some retail versions use Tages DRM, which isn't completely compatible with modern OSs and systems.
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{{ii}} Some retail versions use Tages DRM, which isn't compatible with modern operating systems.
 
{{++}} The {{store link|GOG.com|beyond_good_and_evil|GOG.com version}} has been modified to work with modern systems through the inclusion of a multi-thread wrapper.
 
{{++}} The {{store link|GOG.com|beyond_good_and_evil|GOG.com version}} has been modified to work with modern systems through the inclusion of a multi-thread wrapper.
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
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|dlc                    =
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|expansion pack        =
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|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =
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|subscription          =
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|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]].
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}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\slot*.sav}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\sally.idx|{{p|game}}\slot*.sav}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} {{file|sally.idx}} contains an index of save game names which will not be shown if it is missing (saves can still be loaded).<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/beyond_good_and_evil/tip_best_to_include_sally_idx_when_backing_up_save_games Tip: Best to include "sally.idx" when backing-up save games, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>
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{{ii}} {{file|sally.idx}} contains an index of save game names which will not be shown if it is missing (saves can still be loaded).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/beyond_good_and_evil/tip_best_to_include_sally_idx_when_backing_up_save_games|title=Tip: Best to include "sally.idx" when backing-up save games, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       = unknown
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|epic games launcher       = false
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  = false
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|ubisoft connect          = false
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External General Video.png|External general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External General Video.png|External general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External Advanced Video.png|External advanced video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External Advanced Video.png|External advanced video settings.}}
{{ii}} Options can only be changed in the launcher.
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{{Video
{{Video settings
 
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/beyond-good-evil
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/beyond-good-evil
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = Unknown type.
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|antialiasing notes        = Unknown type.<br>Forcing anti-aliasing through your graphics card control panel will result (at some point during gameplay) in black screens, or corrupted graphics.<ref name="UbisoftSupport">https://web.archive.org/web/20181001170629/https://support.ubi.com/en-US/Faqs/000009237/Beyond-Good-Evil-patch-v1-01-PC-BGE</ref>
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
|120 fps notes              = Game runs too fast, therefore it's must be capped at 60FPS. See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].Or set monitor on 60hz to fix.
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|120 fps notes              = High frame rate causes audio and cutscene de-sync issues.<ref name="hfr">[https://www.gog.com/forum/beyond_good_and_evil/updated_2020_guide_for_audio_cutscene_desync_fix Updated 2020 Guide for Audio cutscene de-sync FIX, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref><ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2021-09-04|comment=}}</ref>
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} Forcing anti-aliasing through your graphics card control panel will result (at some point during gameplay) in black screens, or corrupted graphics.<ref name="UbisoftSupport">https://support.ubi.com/en-US/Faqs/000009237/Beyond-Good-Evil-patch-v1-01-PC-BGE</ref>
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{{ii}} Options can only be changed in the launcher.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix for Steam and new Uplay versions|ref=<ref name="WS-Steam">{{refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/15130/discussions/0/864960354268889227/|title=Widescreen fix :: Beyond Good & Evil General Discussions|date=2018-02-15}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix for Steam and new Uplay versions|ref=<ref name="WS-Steam">{{refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/15130/discussions/0/864960354268889227/|title=Widescreen fix :: Beyond Good & Evil General Discussions|date=2018-02-15}}</ref>|fix=
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/723-beyond-good-evil-widescreen-fix/ D3D injector].
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# Launch the game at least once for setup to be completed.
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# Download the fix [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2673-beyond-good-evil-widescreen-fix-version-3/ here].
 
# Extract it into the installation folder.
 
# Extract it into the installation folder.
# Open <code>d3d9.ini</code> and set your resolution, change <code>bUseOverride</code> to true, then save your changes and start the game.
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# Open {{File|BGEResolutionSettings.exe}} and set your resolution, a couple of other settings are available in {{File|d3d9.ini}} but are not required for most.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} If the game shows an error message go into the <code>Redist</code> folder and run <code>DXSETUP.exe</code>.
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{{ii}} If the game shows an error message go into the {{Folder|Redist}} folder and run {{File|DXSETUP.exe}}.
{{ii}} If the game fails to launch with this fix, run <code>CheckApplication.exe</code> in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode.
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{{ii}} This new patch seems to work with anti aliasing enabled.
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{{ii}} If the game fails to launch with this fix, run {{File|CheckApplication.exe}} in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode.
 
{{ii}} Because the game is internally rendered in a 16:9.4 aspect ratio instead of 16:9, you will see some very small borders on both sides of the game when playing in 16:9.
 
{{ii}} Because the game is internally rendered in a 16:9.4 aspect ratio instead of 16:9, you will see some very small borders on both sides of the game when playing in 16:9.
{{--}} Seems to have issues with Uplay version as the image is displayed in the top left corner of the screen when antialiasing is turned on.
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{{--}} This patch only goes as wide as 16:9.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix based on dgVoodoo and stretching the image|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix based on dgVoodoo and stretching the image|fix=
 
The instruction can be found [https://sfx.thelazy.net/games/preset/11391/ here] along with the optional Reshade preset (20 shaders with various resharpers, e.g. cross-GPU CAS implementation, and RTGI).
 
The instruction can be found [https://sfx.thelazy.net/games/preset/11391/ here] along with the optional Reshade preset (20 shaders with various resharpers, e.g. cross-GPU CAS implementation, and RTGI).
{{ii}} Allows using additional injector in form of dxgi.dll, since d3d9.dll widescreen fix itself prevents from using Reshade ("ENB injector" used as a proxy for Reshade is incompatible with this game)
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{{ii}} Allows using additional injector in form of {{File|dxgi.dll}}, since {{File|d3d9.dll}} widescreen fix itself prevents from using Reshade.
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen fix by nemesis2000]]|ref=|fix=
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Set wider FOV|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.wsgf.org/dr/beyond-good-evil|title=Beyond Good & Evil - WSGF|date=2017-01-25}}</ref>|fix=
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# Install a hex editor (e.g. [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd HxD Hex Editor]).
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# Open {{file|BGE.exe}} with the hex editor.
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# Click on '''Search''', go to offset '''9DC1''' (hex).
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# Replace <code>00 00 80 3F</code> with <code>00 00 A0 3F</code> or <code>00 00 D0 3F</code> for a wider FOV.
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# Save the file and close the editor.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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# Set the name and executable path.
 
# Set the name and executable path.
 
# Set the window position and size.
 
# Set the window position and size.
# Repeat the steps above for the <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code> executable.
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# Repeat the steps above for the {{File|SettingsApplication.exe}} executable.
# Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''.
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# Click '''OK''', then '''File''' and '''Save'''.
# Run <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code> to set the rendering resolution for the game.
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# Run {{File|SettingsApplication.exe}} to set the rendering resolution for the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External Remapping.png|External key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External Remapping.png|External key map settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Y and X axis cannot be toggled individually.<ref>[http://www.giantbomb.com/beyond-good-evil/3030-15835/forums/buy-on-steam-or-xbla-505230/?page=1#js-message-4399098 Buy on Steam or XBLA? - Giant Bomb]</ref>
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = Y and X axis cannot be toggled individually.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.giantbomb.com/beyond-good-evil/3030-15835/forums/buy-on-steam-or-xbla-505230/?page=1#js-message-4399098|title=Buy on Steam or XBLA? - Giant Bomb|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers        = true
|xinput controllers notes  =  
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|xinput controllers notes  = Not supported on retail and GOG versions.
 
|xbox prompts              = false
 
|xbox prompts              = false
 
|xbox prompts notes        = Displays generic button prompts based on the Xbox controller's letters, but doesn't actually display Xbox-themed button prompts.
 
|xbox prompts notes        = Displays generic button prompts based on the Xbox controller's letters, but doesn't actually display Xbox-themed button prompts.
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External Audio.png|External audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External Audio.png|External audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]].
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]].
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Steam/uPlay release only.
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  |notes    = Epic Games Store, Steam & Ubisoft Connect releases.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Game crashes upon start with "application settings not correctly set or invalid"===
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===Beyond Good & Evil not properly installed or "application settings not correctly set or invalid" error===
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix=
{{Fixbox|description=Move registry folder to correct path|ref=<ref>{{refurl|url=https://sourceforge.net/p/dxwnd/discussion/general/thread/0cfc06ff/|title=DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion:Beyond Good and Evil - Alt+Tab fix not working|date=November 18, 2016}}</ref>|fix=
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# Install [https://www.regfiles.net/registry/beyond-good-evil-registry Callisto's registry fix] (this removes the ''Install Path'' registry dependency).
# Open up regedit in admin mode
 
# Navigate to {{file|Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node}}. If you see a folder named WOW6432Node with a Ubisoft folder and a "Beyond Good and Evil" folder within it, like in https://i.imgur.com/2HQ9CW9.png , then you have a problem. There should not be a Wow64 folder within a Wow64 folder. That's too much wow!
 
# Move the Ubisoft folder up a level so it's a subfolder of the first wow. Unfortunately regedit does not have a "move" command through the user interface, so you will either have to recreate the Ubisoft\Beyond Good & Evil folders within the first WOW6432Node or [https://superuser.com/questions/582627/copy-registry-branch-to-another-location use the command-line interface]. To create a subfolder you will need to click on a folder, hover over "New", and left click on "Key". When you have re-created the two folders, the new directory structure should now be {{file|Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Ubisoft\Beyond Good & Evil}}
 
# Once you have done that wait a minute and try launching the game. You may need to launch it a couple times but it should start working after a bit.
 
# The fix is from Arzamol on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/beyondgoodandevil/comments/e3txc9/i_downloaded_beyond_good_and_evil_on_steam_and/f98ld8d/
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Can't Alt+Tab with the GOG.com version===
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===Can't {{key|Alt|Tab}} with the GOG.com version===
{{--}} {{key|Alt|Tab}} support is disabled by default.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/beyond_good_and_evil/cannot_alttab/page1 Cannot alt-tab, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>
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{{--}} {{key|Alt|Tab}} support is disabled by default.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/beyond_good_and_evil/cannot_alttab/page1|title=Cannot alt-tab, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} MSI Afterburner's screen capture also does not work by default.
 
{{ii}} MSI Afterburner's screen capture also does not work by default.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Disable compatibility fixes|ref=<ref>{{refurl|url=https://sourceforge.net/p/dxwnd/discussion/general/thread/0cfc06ff/|title=DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion:Beyond Good and Evil - Alt+Tab fix not working|date=November 18, 2016}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable compatibility fixes|ref=<ref name="sourceforge.net">{{refurl|url=https://sourceforge.net/p/dxwnd/discussion/general/thread/0cfc06ff/|title=DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion:Beyond Good and Evil - {{key|Alt|Tab}} fix not working|date=November 18, 2016}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Rename {{file|BGE.exe}} to something else.
 
# Rename {{file|BGE.exe}} to something else.
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} If you're already using external software to limit the frame rate or change other settings, don't forget to add the renamed executable to that software's profile as well.
 
{{ii}} If you're already using external software to limit the frame rate or change other settings, don't forget to add the renamed executable to that software's profile as well.
}}
 
 
===Closing game/Alt+Tab/Ctrl+Alt+Del results in black screen===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Force game to run in borderless windowed fullscreen mode|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix=
 
See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
}}
 
 
===Low frame rate===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change video compatibility settings|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 
# Launch <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code>.
 
# Click on the "Advanced Settings" tab.
 
# Enable "Manual compatibility settings".
 
# Tick all the boxes except "Autogen mipmap".
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use the BG&E ENB mod|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/15130/discussions/0/348292957936876721/|title=Steam discussion about BG&E ENB mod for improving FPS|date=2020-11-02}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use the BG&E ENB mod|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/15130/discussions/0/348292957936876721/|title=Steam discussion about BG&E ENB mod for improving FPS|date=2020-11-02}}</ref>|fix=
# Download BG&E ENB from [https://www.moddb.com/mods/bge-enb/downloads/bge-enb#BG&E ENB by CaptainSkullsaber]
+
# Download BG&E ENB from [https://www.moddb.com/mods/bge-enb/downloads/bge-enb#BG&E ENB by CaptainSkullsaber].
# Extract from .rar
+
# Extract from .rar.
# Put into {{Path|game}}
+
# Put into {{Folder|{{Path|game}}}}.
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} This mod also alters the color pallete, if you wish not to use the feature, just delete the <code>enbpalette.bmp</code>
 
}}
 
 
 
===Texture flickering===
 
{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil Optimal Compatibility Settings.png|The optimal settings for maximum modern system compatibility with the game (Method 1).}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Method #1: Change video compatibility settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Launch <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code>.
 
# Click on the "Advanced Settings" tab.
 
# Enable "Manual compatibility settings".
 
# Untick "HW Vertex Processing", "Multi vertex stream", and "Autogen mipmap".
 
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} For most people simply disabling HW Vertex Processing works flawlessly, however this usually slows down the game badly even on high-end machines, which is why some prefer the second method.
 
}}
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Method #2: Disable anti-aliasing|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
 
# Launch <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code>.
 
# Click on the "Advanced Settings" tab.
 
# Set "Antialiasing" to Off.
 
# Enable "Manual compatibility settings".
 
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} If this doesn't work completely (some flickering still remains), the anti-aliasing can be forced (see [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]).
 
}}
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Method #3: Enable compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
* Set {{file|BGE.exe}} to [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows Vista SP2.
 
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} If you are using a Steam Controller, do not select Windows XP SP3 or older, as this prevents the Steam Overlay from hooking into the game and mapping the controller correctly.
 
{{ii}} With this setting, you can also re-enable anti-aliasing.
 
}}
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Method #4: set Maximum Pre-Rendered Frames|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
 
* If you have an Nvidia card, go to Nvidia Control Panel and change "Maximum pre­rendered frames" (may also be called low-latency mode) to 1 for {{file|BGE.exe}}. This should remove flickering without performance penalties.
 
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} "Manual compatibility settings" of the game should be left default.
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{{ii}} This mod also alters the color pallete, if you wish not to use the feature, just delete the {{File|enbpalette.bmp}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} If there are problems with the sound not syncing up with the picture.
 
{{ii}} If there are problems with the sound not syncing up with the picture.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Enable 60 FPS cap|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Choose sound card|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/561436-beyond-good-and-evil/46820765|title=Backlog on 1UP FM -- Replay this great game! - Beyond Good & Evil Message Board for PC - GameFAQ|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
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# Launch {{File|SettingsApplication.exe}}.
}}
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# Click on the '''Sound settings''' tab.
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Choose sound card|ref=<ref>[http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/561436-beyond-good-and-evil/46820765 Backlog on 1UP FM -- Replay this great game! - Beyond Good & Evil Message Board for PC - GameFAQ]</ref>|fix=
 
# Launch <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code>.
 
# Click on the "Sound settings" tab.
 
 
# Choose your sound card.
 
# Choose your sound card.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{--}} High frame rate causes audio and cutscene de-sync issues.<ref name="hfr"/><ref name="Keith"/>
  
{{Fixbox|description=Set refresh rate on 60hz|ref={{cn|date=March 2021}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS]]|ref=<ref name="hfr"/><ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Game engine runs too fast===
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{{Fixbox|description=Set monitor to 60hz}}
{{Fixbox|description=Enable 60 FPS cap|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 
* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
 
}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set refresh rate on 60hz|ref={{cn|date=March 2021}}|fix=
 
}}
 
  
 
===Can't change resolution or refresh rate===
 
===Can't change resolution or refresh rate===
{{Fixbox|description=Enable compatibility mode|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/beyond_good_and_evil/resolution_problem/post4 Resolution problem, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Enable compatibility mode|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/beyond_good_and_evil/resolution_problem/post4|title=Resolution problem, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
* Set {{file|SettingsApplication.exe}} to [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3.
 
* Set {{file|SettingsApplication.exe}} to [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Install Creative ALchemy for the game|ref=<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLj9obfMppk</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install Creative ALchemy for the game|ref=<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLj9obfMppk</ref>|fix=
 
# Download & install [http://support.creative.com/downloads/download.aspx?nDownloadId=13175 ALchemy].  
 
# Download & install [http://support.creative.com/downloads/download.aspx?nDownloadId=13175 ALchemy].  
# Launch ALchemy
+
# Launch ALchemy.
# Add a new Profile, name it Beyond Good And Evil
+
# Add a new Profile, name it Beyond Good And Evil.
# Select "Use Game Path"
+
# Select '''Use Game Path'''.
# Navigate to Beyond Good And Evil's install directory (For example C:\GOG Games\Beyond Good and Evil)
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# Navigate to Beyond Good And Evil's install directory (For example {{Folder|C:\GOG Games\Beyond Good and Evil}}).
# Click "OK"
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# Click '''OK'''.
# Click The newly created profile and then click ">>" to enable it.
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# Click The newly created profile and then click '''>>''' to enable it.
# Close ALchemy & re-open the SettingsApplication.exe for Beyond Good and Evil
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# Close ALchemy & re-open the {{File|SettingsApplication.exe}} for Beyond Good and Evil.
# Go to the Sound tab, enable EAX Reverb.
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# Go to the Sound tab, enable '''EAX Reverb'''.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Central Hall glitches and crashing / Triangle key doesn't drop after defeating bots===
 
===Central Hall glitches and crashing / Triangle key doesn't drop after defeating bots===
{{ii}} This tool can patch save games to work around a number of common glitches encountered in the PC version, including glitches in the 'Central Hall' area, and the triangle key not falling from the vent after defeating the bots.
 
  
{{Fixbox|description=Use BGAE Fix|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
+
{{dubious|reason=As mentioned in the forums the bug only occurs in pirated versions of the game or when installing the original game on modern OS due to DRM.
* Download and run [https://web.archive.org/web/20061215041139/http://www.terrygoodkind.net/~rahly/BGAEFix.exe BGAE Fix].
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http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg124045#msg124045,
 +
http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141460#msg141460 ,
 +
http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141494#msg141494
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{ii}} This error only happens in pirate versions of the game or in the legitimate version if the DRM (TAGES DRM) erroneously detects and makes its version illegal in modern systems<ref>[As mentioned in the forums the bug only occurs in pirated versions of the game or when installing the original game on modern OS due to DRM.
 +
http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg124045#msg124045,</ref><ref>http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141460#msg141460</ref><ref>http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141494#msg141494]</ref>
 +
{{ii}} This tool can patch save games, including glitches in the 'Central Hall' area, and the triangle key not falling from the vent after defeating the bots.
 +
{{ii}} Some info: "Back up your saves and {{File|sally.idx}} before trying it. Save patching is used for the following. The "Central Hall Fix" button will give you required keycard. The "Central Hall Swap" button shifts you out of the crashy area. The Double-H thing is for fixing him if he gets stuck outside the navigable map."<ref>http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141494#msg141494]</ref>
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use Rahly's Unofficial BGAEfix Patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/561436-beyond-good-and-evil/46820765|title=Backlog on 1UP FM -- Replay this great game! - Beyond Good & Evil|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Make a backup of your [[#Game data|save game data folder]].
 +
# Download [https://web.archive.org/web/20061215041139/http://www.terrygoodkind.net/~rahly/BGAEFix.exe BGAE Fix] to {{Folder|{{p|game}}}} and start the patcher.
 +
# Select the save file and click '''Central Hall Fix'''.
 +
# Load the fixed save file, then take the extra key you get and give it to Double H, now open the door and go get your pic.
 +
# Once you get your pic, go back to the robot room, and save at the robot room once more (overwrite the same file you fixed (meaning save on top of it)).
 +
# Exit the game.
 +
# Open the patcher again, click on the same save file in the patcher and then click '''Central Hall Swap'''.
 +
# Now go play and you should be outside the room.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0b
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 98 SE
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|minOS    = 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP
 
|minCPU  = 700 MHz Pentium III, Celeron, or AMD Athlon
 
|minCPU  = 700 MHz Pentium III, Celeron, or AMD Athlon
 
|minRAM  = 64 MB (98 SE)<br />128 MB (ME, 2000, XP)
 
|minRAM  = 64 MB (98 SE)<br />128 MB (ME, 2000, XP)
 
|minHD    = 2.2 GB
 
|minHD    = 2.2 GB
 
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon 7200
 
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon 7200
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce1 256
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|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 256<br>Hardware T&L
 
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0b
 
|minDX    = 9.0b
 +
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0 compatible
  
|recOS    = ME, 2000 SP4, XP
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|recOS    = 98 SE, ME, 2000 SP4, XP
|recCPU  = 1.3 GHz
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|recCPU  = 1.3 GHz with SSE
 
|recRAM  = 128 MB (98 SE)<br />256 MB (ME, 2000, XP)
 
|recRAM  = 128 MB (98 SE)<br />256 MB (ME, 2000, XP)
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
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|recVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|recDX    = 9.0c
 
|recDX    = 9.0c
 +
|recaudio = Sound Blaster Audigy, EAX support
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 19:01, 5 February 2024

Beyond Good & Evil
Beyond Good & Evil cover
Developers
Ubisoft Montpellier
Windows Ubisoft Milan
Publishers
Ubisoft
Poland Cenega
Russia Buka Entertainment
Brazil Electronic Arts
Engines
Jade
Release dates
Windows December 2, 2003[1]
Reception
Metacritic 83
IGDB 91
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Adventure
Vehicles Hovercraft
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Sci-fi
Series Beyond Good & Evil
Beyond Good & Evil on HowLongToBeat
Beyond Good & Evil on IGDB
Beyond Good & Evil guide on StrategyWiki
Beyond Good & Evil on MobyGames
Beyond Good & Evil on Wikipedia
Beyond Good & Evil
Beyond Good & Evil 2003
Beyond Good & Evil 2 TBA

Beyond Good & Evil is a singleplayer third-person action and adventure game in the Beyond Good & Evil series.

General information

Ubisoft game page
Ubisoft forums
The IRIS Network - A wiki for the game
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Uses TAGES DRM. Doesn't have controller support.
Windows
Epic Games Store
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Doesn't have controller support.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Ubisoft Store
Icon overlay.png
Included with Ubisoft+.
Windows

Version differences

Some retail versions use Tages DRM, which isn't compatible with modern operating systems.
The GOG.com version has been modified to work with modern systems through the inclusion of a multi-thread wrapper.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Ubisoft+.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch v1.01 updates the retail version of the game. Digital versions already include the patch.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\Beyond Good & Evil\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15130/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\sally.idx[Note 2]
<path-to-game>\slot*.sav[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15130/pfx/[Note 1]
sally.idx contains an index of save game names which will not be shown if it is missing (saves can still be loaded).[2]

Save game cloud syncing

Video

External general video settings.
External general video settings.
External advanced video settings.
External advanced video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen
See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD
See Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Unknown type.
Forcing anti-aliasing through your graphics card control panel will result (at some point during gameplay) in black screens, or corrupted graphics.[3]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
High frame rate causes audio and cutscene de-sync issues.[4][5]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Options can only be changed in the launcher.

Widescreen resolution

Widescreen fix (Hor+)[6]
  1. Download Widescreen fix by nemesis2000.
  2. Extract bge.7z files to the installation folder (password: bge).
  3. Edit bge.ini to set the resolution, pillarbox, and FOV.

Notes

Supported exe size: 7,778,304 bytes (GOG.com/Buka version), 7,819,264 bytes, 7,489,200 bytes (Uplay version).
Does not work with Steam version.
Widescreen fix for Steam and new Uplay versions[7]
  1. Launch the game at least once for setup to be completed.
  2. Download the fix here.
  3. Extract it into the installation folder.
  4. Open BGEResolutionSettings.exe and set your resolution, a couple of other settings are available in d3d9.ini but are not required for most.

Notes

If the game shows an error message go into the Redist folder and run DXSETUP.exe.
This new patch seems to work with anti aliasing enabled.
If the game fails to launch with this fix, run CheckApplication.exe in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode.
Because the game is internally rendered in a 16:9.4 aspect ratio instead of 16:9, you will see some very small borders on both sides of the game when playing in 16:9.
This patch only goes as wide as 16:9.
Widescreen fix based on dgVoodoo and stretching the image

The instruction can be found here along with the optional Reshade preset (20 shaders with various resharpers, e.g. cross-GPU CAS implementation, and RTGI).

Allows using additional injector in form of dxgi.dll, since d3d9.dll widescreen fix itself prevents from using Reshade.

Field of view (FOV)

Use Widescreen fix by nemesis2000
Set wider FOV[8]
  1. Install a hex editor (e.g. HxD Hex Editor).
  2. Open BGE.exe with the hex editor.
  3. Click on Search, go to offset 9DC1 (hex).
  4. Replace 00 00 80 3F with 00 00 A0 3F or 00 00 D0 3F for a wider FOV.
  5. Save the file and close the editor.

Windowed

Force windowed mode
  1. Download and run DxWnd.
  2. Click on Edit, then Add.
  3. Set the name and executable path.
  4. Set the window position and size.
  5. Repeat the steps above for the SettingsApplication.exe executable.
  6. Click OK, then File and Save.
  7. Run SettingsApplication.exe to set the rendering resolution for the game.

Input

External key map settings.
External key map settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
No mouse acceleration.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Only mouse buttons.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Y and X axis cannot be toggled individually.[9]
Controller
Controller support
Not supported on retail and GOG versions.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Is mapped to mouse sensitivity.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Not supported on retail and GOG versions.
Xbox button prompts
Displays generic button prompts based on the Xbox controller's letters, but doesn't actually display Xbox-themed button prompts.
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

External audio settings.
External audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output.[10] May require DirectSound 3D restoration software.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Steam/uPlay release only.
Traditional Chinese
Steam/uPlay release only.
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Steam/uPlay release only.
Korean
Steam/uPlay release only.
Polish
Polish retail version only, download. Additional patch from publisher fixes a bug in the localization that makes the game unable to progress normally.
Brazilian Portuguese
Epic Games Store, Steam & Ubisoft Connect releases.
Russian
Local retail release only. Steam/uPlay contain Russian text, but no audio.
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Beyond Good & Evil not properly installed or "application settings not correctly set or invalid" error

Instructions
  1. Install Callisto's registry fix (this removes the Install Path registry dependency).

Can't Alt+Tab with the GOG.com version

Alt+Tab support is disabled by default.[11]
MSI Afterburner's screen capture also does not work by default.
Disable compatibility fixes[12]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Rename BGE.exe to something else.
  3. Create new shortcut to that .exe or run it directly.

Notes

If you're already using external software to limit the frame rate or change other settings, don't forget to add the renamed executable to that software's profile as well.
Use the BG&E ENB mod[13]
  1. Download BG&E ENB from ENB by CaptainSkullsaber.
  2. Extract from .rar.
  3. Put into <path-to-game>.

Notes

This mod also alters the color pallete, if you wish not to use the feature, just delete the enbpalette.bmp.

Audio desynchronized in cutscenes

If there are problems with the sound not syncing up with the picture.
Choose sound card[14]
  1. Launch SettingsApplication.exe.
  2. Click on the Sound settings tab.
  3. Choose your sound card.
High frame rate causes audio and cutscene de-sync issues.[4][5]
Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS[4][5]
Set monitor to 60hz

Can't change resolution or refresh rate

Enable compatibility mode[15]

Can't enable EAX reverb

Install Creative ALchemy for the game[16]
  1. Download & install ALchemy.
  2. Launch ALchemy.
  3. Add a new Profile, name it Beyond Good And Evil.
  4. Select Use Game Path.
  5. Navigate to Beyond Good And Evil's install directory (For example C:\GOG Games\Beyond Good and Evil).
  6. Click OK.
  7. Click The newly created profile and then click >> to enable it.
  8. Close ALchemy & re-open the SettingsApplication.exe for Beyond Good and Evil.
  9. Go to the Sound tab, enable EAX Reverb.

Central Hall glitches and crashing / Triangle key doesn't drop after defeating bots

[dubious – discuss]

This error only happens in pirate versions of the game or in the legitimate version if the DRM (TAGES DRM) erroneously detects and makes its version illegal in modern systems[17][18][19]
This tool can patch save games, including glitches in the 'Central Hall' area, and the triangle key not falling from the vent after defeating the bots.
Some info: "Back up your saves and sally.idx before trying it. Save patching is used for the following. The "Central Hall Fix" button will give you required keycard. The "Central Hall Swap" button shifts you out of the crashy area. The Double-H thing is for fixing him if he gets stuck outside the navigable map."[20]
Use Rahly's Unofficial BGAEfix Patch[21]
  1. Make a backup of your save game data folder.
  2. Download BGAE Fix to <path-to-game> and start the patcher.
  3. Select the save file and click Central Hall Fix.
  4. Load the fixed save file, then take the extra key you get and give it to Double H, now open the door and go get your pic.
  5. Once you get your pic, go back to the robot room, and save at the robot room once more (overwrite the same file you fixed (meaning save on top of it)).
  6. Exit the game.
  7. Open the patcher again, click on the same save file in the patcher and then click Central Hall Swap.
  8. Now go play and you should be outside the room.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0b
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) 700 MHz Pentium III, Celeron, or AMD Athlon
System memory (RAM) 64 MB (98 SE)
128 MB (ME, 2000, XP)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2.2 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon 7200
Nvidia GeForce 256
Hardware T&L
32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0b compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0 compatible


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/15130/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (15130) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
  2. 2.0 2.1 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

  1. Ubisoft - Beyond Good & Evil Now Available for Xbox and PC (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-11-06
  2. Tip: Best to include "sally.idx" when backing-up save games, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20181001170629/https://support.ubi.com/en-US/Faqs/000009237/Beyond-Good-Evil-patch-v1-01-PC-BGE
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Updated 2020 Guide for Audio cutscene de-sync FIX, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Verified by User:Keith on 2021-09-04
  6. Beyond Good & Evil - WSGF - last accessed on 2017-01-25
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  16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLj9obfMppk
  17. [As mentioned in the forums the bug only occurs in pirated versions of the game or when installing the original game on modern OS due to DRM. http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg124045#msg124045,
  18. http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141460#msg141460
  19. http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141494#msg141494]
  20. http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141494#msg141494]
  21. Backlog on 1UP FM -- Replay this great game! - Beyond Good & Evil - last accessed on May 2023