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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = BGE-cover.jpg
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|cover        = Beyond Good & Evil cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Montpellier}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Montpellier}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Ubisoft Milan|Windows}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Cenega|Poland}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Russia}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts|Brazil}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Jade}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Jade}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{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    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|beyond-good-evil|83}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|beyond-good-evil|91}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Adventure}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Hovercraft}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Beyond Good & Evil}}
 
|steam appid  = 15130
 
|steam appid  = 15130
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|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    = 1207658746
 +
|strategywiki = Beyond Good & Evil
 +
|hltb        = 1018
 +
|lutris      = beyond-good-evil
 +
|mobygames    = 11290
 
|wikipedia    = Beyond Good & Evil (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Beyond Good & Evil (video game)
 +
|winehq      = 2604
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/beyond_good_and_evil GOG.com Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/Info.aspx?pId=649 Ubisoft game page]
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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/beyond_good_and_evil/ GOG Support Page]
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{{mm}} [https://forums.ubisoft.com/forumdisplay.php/61-Beyond-Good-and-Evil? Ubisoft forums]
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=403 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
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{{mm}} [https://beyondgoodandevil.fandom.com/wiki/The_IRIS_Network_Wiki The IRIS Network] - A wiki for the game
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/15130/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{GOG.com links|1207658746|beyond_good_and_evil}}
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/15130/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
−
{{Availability Table|
+
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/beyond_good_and_evil GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Uses {{DRM|TAGES}}. Doesn't have controller support. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/15130/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} |}}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | beyond-good-and-evil | Uplay | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1841-1 | Uplay |  |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | beyond_good_and_evil | DRM-free | Doesn't have controller support. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG| beyond-good-and-evil | Uplay | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | beyond-good-evil | Uplay | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 15130 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948388a7e300458b470a | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{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.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]].
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
 +
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1075-beyond-good-evil-patch/ Patch v1.01] updates the retail version of the game. Digital versions already include the patch.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Configuration file location===
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Ubisoft\Beyond Good & Evil\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{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>{{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>
  
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===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                = false
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|gamesave manager      = true
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|origin                   =  
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
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|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          = false
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
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{{ii}} Options can only be changed in a launcher
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{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External General Video.png|External general video settings.}}
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{{Video settings
+
{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External Advanced Video.png|External advanced video settings.}}
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/beyond-good-evil
+
{{Video
−
|widescreen wsgf award      = hackable
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/beyond-good-evil
−
|multimonitor wsgf award    = hackable
+
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
−
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
+
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
−
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
+
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
−
|widescreen resolution      = false
+
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
 +
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
−
|multimonitor              = false
+
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
−
|fov                        = false
+
|fov                        = hackable
−
|fov notes                  =  
+
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
−
|windowed                  = unknown
+
|windowed                  = hackable
−
|windowed notes            =  
+
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
−
|borderless windowed        = unknown
+
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|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>
−
|vsync                      = unknown
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
−
|oculus rift                = unknown
+
|60 fps                    = true
−
|oculus rift notes         =  
+
|60 fps notes              =
−
|120hz                      = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = false
−
|120hz notes               =  
+
|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 notes                 =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} Options can only be changed in the launcher.
 +
 +
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term|Hor+}})|ref=<ref name="WSGF">{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/beyond-good-evil|title=Beyond Good & Evil - WSGF|date=2017-01-25}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#bge Widescreen fix by nemesis2000].
 +
# Extract {{file|bge.7z}} files to the installation folder ''(password: bge)''.
 +
# Edit {{file|bge.ini}} to set the resolution, pillarbox, and FOV.
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} 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.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[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=
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{{ii}} All resolutions stretch from 4:3 without this fix.
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# Launch the game at least once for setup to be completed.
 +
# Download the fix [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2673-beyond-good-evil-widescreen-fix-version-3/ here].
 +
# Extract it into the installation folder.
 +
# 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'''
 +
{{ii}} If the game shows an error message go into the {{Folder|Redist}} folder and run {{File|DXSETUP.exe}}.
 +
{{ii}} This new patch seems to work with anti aliasing enabled.
 +
{{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.
 +
{{--}} This patch only goes as wide as 16:9.
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{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).
 +
{{ii}} Allows using additional injector in form of {{File|dxgi.dll}}, since {{File|d3d9.dll}} widescreen fix itself prevents from using Reshade.
 +
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Use DX3D injector|ref=<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/beyond_good_and_evil/widescreen_fix Widescreen fix, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen fix by nemesis2000]]|ref=|fix=
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# Download the [https://www.dropbox.com/s/teqkol23sf5k5jy/BGE%20widescreen%20fix.rar DX3D injector] ([http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/22-beyond-good-evil-widescreen-fix/ PCGamingWiki mirror]).
+
}}
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# Extract it into the installation folder.
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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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# Open <code>d3d9.ini</code> and set your resolution, then save your changes and start the game.
+
# Install a hex editor (e.g. [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd HxD Hex Editor]).
−
{{ii}} If the game shows an error message go into the <code>Redist</code> folder and run <code>DXSETUP.exe</code>.
+
# Open {{file|BGE.exe}} with the hex editor.
 +
# Click on '''Search''', go to offset '''9DC1''' (hex).
 +
# 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.
 +
# Save the file and close the editor.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Force windowed mode|fix=
 +
# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd].
 +
# Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''.
 +
# Set the name and executable path.
 +
# Set the window position and size.
 +
# Repeat the steps above for the {{File|SettingsApplication.exe}} executable.
 +
# Click '''OK''', then '''File''' and '''Save'''.
 +
# Run {{File|SettingsApplication.exe}} to set the rendering resolution for the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External Remapping.png|External key map settings.}}
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes = No mouse acceleration.
 
|acceleration option notes = No mouse acceleration.
−
|mouse menu                = unknown
+
|mouse menu                = true
−
|mouse menu notes          =  
+
|mouse menu notes          = Only mouse buttons.
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 +
|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</ref>
+
|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>
−
|controller support        = false
+
|touchscreen              = unknown
−
|controller support notes  =  
+
|touchscreen notes        =
−
|full controller          = unknown
+
|controller support        = true
 +
|controller support notes  = Not supported on retail and GOG versions.
 +
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
−
|controller remap          = unknown
+
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = true
−
|invert controller y-axis notes=
+
|controller sensitivity notes= Is mapped to mouse sensitivity.
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|invert controller y-axis  = true
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 +
|xinput controllers        = true
 +
|xinput controllers notes  = Not supported on retail and GOG versions.
 +
|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.
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = false
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = false
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = false
 +
|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        = false
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = true
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = true
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = true
 +
|steam hook input notes    = Default preset for controllers uses KB/M emulation, set preset to "Gamepad" to enable true controller support.
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External Audio.png|External audio settings.}}
−
|separate volume          = unknown
+
{{Audio
 +
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
−
|surround sound          = unknown
+
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|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                = unknown
+
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
−
|closed captions          = unknown
+
|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              = true
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Steam/uPlay release only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Steam/uPlay release only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Dutch
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Steam/uPlay release only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Steam/uPlay release only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Polish retail version only, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2357677976 download]. [http://www.download.cenega.pl/download_system/?ID=968 Additional patch] from publisher fixes a bug in the localization that makes the game unable to progress normally.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Epic Games Store, Steam & Ubisoft Connect releases.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Local retail release only. Steam/uPlay contain Russian text, but no audio.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  = Beyond Good & Evil
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = gold
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award       =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  = unknown
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = true
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        = unknown
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/beyond-good-evil/ vorpx forum profile introduction].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
===Texture Flickering Issues===
+
===Beyond Good & Evil not properly installed or "application settings not correctly set or invalid" error===
−
====First Method====
+
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix=
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
# Install [https://www.regfiles.net/registry/beyond-good-evil-registry Callisto's registry fix] (this removes the ''Install Path'' registry dependency).
−
{{Fixbox/fix|First Method}}
+
}}
−
# Launch <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code> and click "Advance Settings".
+
 
−
# Disable the following:
+
===Can't {{key|Alt|Tab}} with the GOG.com version===
−
## HW Vertex Processing
+
{{--}} {{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>
−
## Multi vertex stream
+
{{ii}} MSI Afterburner's screen capture also does not work by default.
−
## Autogen mipmap
+
 
 +
{{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.
 +
# Rename {{file|BGE.exe}} to something else.
 +
# Create new shortcut to that .exe or run it directly.
 +
 
 +
'''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.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{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].
 +
# Extract from .rar.
 +
# 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 {{File|enbpalette.bmp}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Audio desynchronized in cutscenes===
 +
{{ii}} If there are problems with the sound not syncing up with the picture.
  
−
{{ii}} For most people simply disabling HW Vertex Processing works flawlessly, HOWEVER this usually slows down the game badly, including on high-end machines, which is why some prefer the second method.
+
{{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=
 +
# Launch {{File|SettingsApplication.exe}}.
 +
# Click on the '''Sound settings''' tab.
 +
# Choose your sound card.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{--}} High frame rate causes audio and cutscene de-sync issues.<ref name="hfr"/><ref name="Keith"/>
  
−
====Second Method====
+
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS]]|ref=<ref name="hfr"/><ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
}}
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Second Method}}
 
−
Another popular fix is to simply disable antialiasing in the "Advance Settings" menu and checking the manual compatibility box.
 
  
−
If this doesn't work completely (On some machines some flickering still remains) and you have an Nvdia graphics card then you can go to your control panel.(Which may be accessed from the bottom right corner of your pc).
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set monitor to 60hz}}
  
−
Go to the "manage 3D settings" menu, then to the "program settings" menu, add bge.exe (Which should be located in the folder where you installed the game) and finally select "override any application setting" in the anti aliasing mode.
+
===Can't change resolution or refresh rate===
 +
{{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.
 +
}}
  
−
[http://i.imgur.com/hbhET.png Image of Settings]
+
===Can't enable EAX reverb===
 +
{{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].
 +
# Launch ALchemy.
 +
# Add a new Profile, name it Beyond Good And Evil.
 +
# Select '''Use Game Path'''.
 +
# Navigate to Beyond Good And Evil's install directory (For example {{Folder|C:\GOG Games\Beyond Good and Evil}}).
 +
# Click '''OK'''.
 +
# Click The newly created profile and then click '''>>''' to enable it.
 +
# Close ALchemy & re-open the {{File|SettingsApplication.exe}} for Beyond Good and Evil.
 +
# Go to the Sound tab, enable '''EAX Reverb'''.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Better FPS===
+
===Central Hall glitches and crashing / Triangle key doesn't drop after defeating bots===
−
Launch <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code> and lower the amount of anti-aliasing. Setting it to max results in 8x SSAA, which is completely unnecessary and quite demanding for older hardware.
 
  
−
===Audio Video Sync===
+
{{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.
−
If you are having problems with the sound not syncing up with the picture, go launch <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code>, go to "Sound Settings" and choose your Sound Card.
+
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
 +
}}
  
−
More information on this: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/561436-beyond-good-and-evil/46820765
+
{{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>
  
−
Using a monitor with a native refresh rate above 60Hz may also lead to sync issues. To correct this, change your refresh rate to 60Hz or use an fps limiting program such as Dxtory to set max fps to 60.
+
{{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.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9.0b
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = 2000, XP
+
|minOS    = 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP
 
|minCPU  = 700 MHz Pentium III, Celeron, or AMD Athlon
 
|minCPU  = 700 MHz Pentium III, Celeron, or AMD Athlon
−
|minmem   = 64 MB
+
|minRAM   = 64 MB (98 SE)<br />128 MB (ME, 2000, XP)
 
|minHD    = 2.2 GB
 
|minHD    = 2.2 GB
 +
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon 7200
 +
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 256<br>Hardware T&L
 
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
−
|minDX    = 9
+
|minDX    = 9.0b
 +
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0 compatible
  
−
|recCPU  = 1 GHz
+
|recOS    = 98 SE, ME, 2000 SP4, XP
−
|recmem   = 256 MB
+
|recCPU  = 1.3 GHz with SSE
−
|recHD    = 2.2 GB
+
|recRAM   = 128 MB (98 SE)<br />256 MB (ME, 2000, XP)
−
|recVRAM  = 32 MB
+
|recHD    =  
−
|recDX    = 9
+
|recGPU  = ATI Radeon 9500
 +
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 3
 +
|recVRAM  = 64 MB
 +
|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
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Beyond Good & Evil on HowLongToBeat
Beyond Good & Evil on IGDB
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Beyond Good & Evil guide on StrategyWiki
Beyond Good & Evil on MobyGames
Beyond Good & Evil on Wikipedia
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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
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Doesn't have controller support.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
Ubisoft Store
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 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) <SteamLibrary-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) <SteamLibrary-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

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Ubisoft Connect

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 98 SE, ME, 2000 SP4, XP
Processor (CPU) 700 MHz Pentium III, Celeron, or AMD Athlon 1.3 GHz with SSE
System memory (RAM) 64 MB (98 SE)
128 MB (ME, 2000, XP)		 128 MB (98 SE)
256 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 		ATI Radeon 9500
Nvidia GeForce 3
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0 compatible Sound Blaster Audigy, EAX support


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  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
  7. ↑ Widescreen fix :: Beyond Good & Evil General Discussions - last accessed on 2018-02-15
  8. ↑ Beyond Good & Evil - WSGF - last accessed on 2017-01-25
  9. ↑ Buy on Steam or XBLA? - Giant Bomb - last accessed on May 2023
  10. ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
  11. ↑ Cannot alt-tab, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
  12. ↑ DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion:Beyond Good and Evil - Alt+Tab ↹ fix not working - last accessed on November 18, 2016
  13. ↑ Steam discussion about BG&E ENB mod for improving FPS - last accessed on 2020-11-02
  14. ↑ Backlog on 1UP FM -- Replay this great game! - Beyond Good & Evil Message Board for PC - GameFAQ - last accessed on May 2023
  15. ↑ Resolution problem, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
  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