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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 30, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 30, 2012}} | ||
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| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
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| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | MMORPG }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |mobygames = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Blade & Soul | |wikipedia = Blade & Soul | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.bladeandsoul.com/en/ Official webite] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Official | | + | {{Availability/row| Official | https://www.bladeandsoul.com/en/download/ | Account, Online | | | Windows}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require an [https://account.ncsoft.com/signup/index?serviceCode=54 NC account] and {{DRM|offline=no}}. | {{ii}} All versions require an [https://account.ncsoft.com/signup/index?serviceCode=54 NC account] and {{DRM|offline=no}}. | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===BNS Buddy=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://www.bnsbuddy.com/download/ BNS Buddy] is a Blade & Soul popular tool that improves the overall performance of the game and allows the players to play the game with ease. It is essential for most players to enjoy the game with good FPS. It also can act as a mod manager for the game. One of the most used mods being the Voice Packs, which allow the players to use the original korean (for example) audio, which isn't officially included in the western version of the game. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/blade-soul/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/blade-soul/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = LEAA (Logical Edge Anti-Aliasing, in-house) and FXAA. 0x000010C1 for forced Anti Aliasing on Drivers, SSGAA supported. | |antialiasing notes = LEAA (Logical Edge Anti-Aliasing, in-house) and FXAA. 0x000010C1 for forced Anti Aliasing on Drivers, SSGAA supported. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{ii}} Keybinding and controller remapping are not allowed prior to logging into a character | {{ii}} Keybinding and controller remapping are not allowed prior to logging into a character | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Effects, ambience, system, dialogue, and background options. | |separate volume notes = Effects, ambience, system, dialogue, and background options. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|native 3d notes = Stereoscopic. | |native 3d notes = Stereoscopic. | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
| − | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/02/blade-soul.html Helix Mod: Blade & Soul]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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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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{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
|physics = | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = GameGuard, XIGNCODE3 | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = {{cn}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Team Bloodlust | |
| Publishers | |
| NCSOFT | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 3 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 30, 2012 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Multiplayer |
| Genres | MMORPG |
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Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Key points
- This game uses the nProtect Game Guard anti-cheating system, which may cause problems.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official website | |
|
- All versions require an NC account and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Essential improvements
BNS Buddy
- BNS Buddy is a Blade & Soul popular tool that improves the overall performance of the game and allows the players to play the game with ease. It is essential for most players to enjoy the game with good FPS. It also can act as a mod manager for the game. One of the most used mods being the Voice Packs, which allow the players to use the original korean (for example) audio, which isn't officially included in the western version of the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BnS\NCWest\ |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Default fullscreen mode is natively borderless window. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | LEAA (Logical Edge Anti-Aliasing, in-house) and FXAA. 0x000010C1 for forced Anti Aliasing on Drivers, SSGAA supported. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate can be set to be locked up to 120 fps. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
- Keybinding and controller remapping are not allowed prior to logging into a character
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Invert Y-axis option applies only to camera. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Directional movements and mouse button equivalents cannot be changed. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | Invert Y-axis option applies only to camera. |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Effects, ambience, system, dialogue, and background options. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Enabled by default. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native 3D | Stereoscopic. | ||
| Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Blade & Soul. | ||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-cheat | GameGuard, XIGNCODE3 | [citation needed] |
SLI Support
- Nvidia Profile Inspector can used to force SLI-based Supersampling AA.
| Modify game profile[citation needed] |
|---|
Notes
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Dual Core AMD Athlon 64X2 |
Intel Quad Core AMD Phenom II X4 |
| System memory (RAM) | XP: 2 GB Vista, 7: 3 GB |
4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 22 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600GT AMD Radeon HD4600 DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800GT AMD Radeon HD4850 |