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{{disambig|the original version|the upcoming enhanced edition|[[Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Blade_Runner_cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Blade_Runner_cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Westwood Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Westwood Studios}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virgin Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virgin Interactive|Original}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Alcon Interactive Group|Digital}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Blade|Original}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|ScummVM|Digital}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 1997}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 14, 1997}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 17, 2019|wrapper=ScummVM|ref=<ref name="gog release">{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/revisit_rainy_los_angeles_with_the_return_of_the_classic_blade_runner|title=Revisit rainy Los Angeles with the return of the classic Blade Runner - GOG.com|date=2019-12-17}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 17, 2019|wrapper=ScummVM|ref=<ref name="gog release"/>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 17, 2019|wrapper=ScummVM|ref=<ref name="gog release"/>}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Adventure }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Cyberpunk, Detective/mystery, North America }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Blade Runner }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
|gogcom id    =  
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|gogcom id    = 1370811355
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|hltb        = 1121
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|igdb        = blade-runner
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = blade-runner
 
|wikipedia    = Blade Runner (1997 video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Blade Runner (1997 video game)
 
|winehq      = 1951
 
|winehq      = 1951
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Blade Runner}}
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'''General information'''
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{{GOG.com links|1370811355|blade_runner}}
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | CD-ROM & DVD-ROM | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | CD-ROM and DVD-ROM versions exist. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | blade_runner | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[ScummVM]]. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} The DVD-ROM version has the same content as the CD-ROM version.
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{{ii}} The DVD-ROM version has the same content as the CD-ROM version without the need to swap discs.
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{{ii}} The GOG.com release does not include the original desktop icon. A replacement can be found [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1724-blade-runner-icon/ here].
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
===ScummVM===
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{{cleanup|section|reason=Some of this should probably be moved, due to not applying to the GOG release}}
As of 16 June 2019, the ScummVM engine supports Blade Runner. For more information, see https://www.scummvm.org/news/20190616/.
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===[[ScummVM]]===
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As of 16 June 2019, the ScummVM engine supports Blade Runner. For more information, see [https://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php?title=Blade_Runner the ScummVM wiki page].
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{{++}} This method does not require an external installer nor installation of any additional patches.
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===Alternate installer===
 
===Alternate installer===
 
Use [https://www.replaying.de/files/blade-runner-patch-windows-vista-7-8-x64/ Blade Runner Installer 2012] to install the game from CD/DVD on 64-bit Windows. Also download <code>HDFRAMES.DAT</code> from there and copy it to the installation folder.
 
Use [https://www.replaying.de/files/blade-runner-patch-windows-vista-7-8-x64/ Blade Runner Installer 2012] to install the game from CD/DVD on 64-bit Windows. Also download <code>HDFRAMES.DAT</code> from there and copy it to the installation folder.
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Download the [https://www.replaying.de/files/blade-runner-patch-windows-vista-7-8-x64/ CPU patch] to fix timing issues with the shooting range and "rat in the tunnel" portions of the game.
 
Download the [https://www.replaying.de/files/blade-runner-patch-windows-vista-7-8-x64/ CPU patch] to fix timing issues with the shooting range and "rat in the tunnel" portions of the game.
 
{{ii}} After extracting it to the installation folder, see [[#Mouse isn't smooth|Mouse isn't smooth]] below to edit its config file for smoother mouse movement.
 
{{ii}} After extracting it to the installation folder, see [[#Mouse isn't smooth|Mouse isn't smooth]] below to edit its config file for smoother mouse movement.
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===Peixoto's patch===
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[https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Peixoto Peixoto's patch] adds nearest neighbor or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel-art_scaling_algorithms#xBR_family xBRz scaler]
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for better visuals. Sets single core affinity and windows 98 compatibility for improved stability
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\BLADE.INI}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\BLADE.INI}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{XDG|unknown}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVE\*.SAV}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVE\*.SAV}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|}}
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord                =
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|discord notes          =
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|epic games store      =
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|epic games store notes =
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|gog galaxy            = true
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|gog galaxy notes      =
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|origin                =
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|origin notes          =
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|steam cloud            =
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|steam cloud notes      =
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|uplay                  =
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|uplay notes            =
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|xbox cloud            =
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|xbox cloud notes      =
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
|windowed notes            = Use [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DXWnd] and follow the instructions [https://sourceforge.net/p/dxwnd/discussion/general/thread/8152e7a8/ here].
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|windowed notes            = Use [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DXWnd] and follow the instructions [https://sourceforge.net/p/dxwnd/discussion/general/thread/8152e7a8/ here]. Alternatively, use [[Engine:ScummVM|ScummVM]].
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Image|Blade Runner - in-game general settings.png|In-game general settings.}}
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = Music, sound effects, ambient sound & speech
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|separate volume notes    = Music, Sound Effects, Ambient Sound, Speech.<br/>Ambient Sound setting is not available in ScummVM.
|surround sound          = true
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|surround sound          = false
|surround sound notes    = 6-channel
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|surround sound notes    = <ref name="surround">[https://forums.scummvm.org/viewtopic.php?p=87877#p87877 Surround Sound in Blade Runner?, post 2 - ScummVM :: Forums]</ref>
|subtitles                = true
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|subtitles                = hackable
 
|subtitles notes          = Only supported in ScummVM (v2.1+). Toggled from ScummVM's GUI (Audio tab) or in-game from KIA "Game Settings". Requires "SUBTITLES.MIX" file available from [https://www.scummvm.org/games/#bladerunner ScummVM official website].
 
|subtitles notes          = Only supported in ScummVM (v2.1+). Toggled from ScummVM's GUI (Audio tab) or in-game from KIA "Game Settings". Requires "SUBTITLES.MIX" file available from [https://www.scummvm.org/games/#bladerunner ScummVM official website].
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
 
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
|eax support              =  
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|eax support              = false
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |notes    = [https://www.scummvm.org/games/#bladerunner Transcription by the ScummVM team]
 
  |notes    = [https://www.scummvm.org/games/#bladerunner Transcription by the ScummVM team]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = German
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  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = [https://www.scummvm.org/games/#bladerunner Transcription by the ScummVM team]
  |fan      =  
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  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = French
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  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Spanish
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Italian
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = [https://www.scummvm.org/games/#bladerunner Transcription by the ScummVM team]
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
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{{ii}} In Windows 10, opening the ISO will create a drive automatically.
 
{{ii}} In Windows 10, opening the ISO will create a drive automatically.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Mount a virtual optical drive|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Mount a virtual optical drive|fix=
# Install [https://www.daemon-tools.cc/products/dtLite Daemon Tools Lite]
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# Install [https://wincdemu.sysprogs.org/ WinCDEmu].
 
# Mount a virtual optical drive.
 
# Mount a virtual optical drive.
 
# Launch game.
 
# Launch game.
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app      =  
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|macos 32-bit app      = unknown
|macos 64-bit app      =  
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|macos 64-bit app      = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
|linux 32-bit executable=  
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|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
|linux 64-bit executable=  
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|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|minDX    = 5
 
|minDX    = 5
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minGPU  =  
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|recOS    =
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|recCPU  =
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|recRAM  =
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|recHD    =
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|recGPU  =
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}}
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = OS X
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|minOS    = 10.11
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|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
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|minRAM  = 1 GB
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|minHD    = 2 GB
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|minGPU  =
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|minVRAM  = 64 MB
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|recOS    =
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|recCPU  =
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|recRAM  =
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|recHD    =
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|recGPU  =
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}}
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = Linux
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|minOS    = Ubuntu 18.04
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|minCPU  = 2.0 GHz
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|minRAM  = 1 GB
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|minHD    = 2 GB
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|minGPU  = OpenGL compatible
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|minVRAM  = 256 MB
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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[[Category:GOG.com Enhancement Project]]

Revision as of 23:06, 22 January 2021

This page is for the original version. For the upcoming enhanced edition, see Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition.

Blade Runner
Blade Runner cover
Developers
Westwood Studios
Publishers
Original Virgin Interactive
Digital Alcon Interactive Group
Engines
Original Blade
Digital ScummVM
Release dates
Windows November 14, 1997
Windows (ScummVM) December 17, 2019[1]
macOS (OS X) (ScummVM) December 17, 2019[1]
Linux (ScummVM) December 17, 2019[1]
Taxonomy
Modes Singleplayer
Controls Point and select
Genres Adventure
Themes Cyberpunk, Detective/mystery, North America
Series Blade Runner
Blade Runner on HowLongToBeat
Blade Runner on IGDB
Blade Runner on MobyGames
Blade Runner on Wikipedia
Blade Runner
Blade Runner 1997
Blade Runner 2049: Memory Lab 2017
Blade Runner 9732 (unofficial) 2018
Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition 2022
Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth TBA

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM details are not known
CD-ROM and DVD-ROM versions exist.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Pre-packaged with ScummVM.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
The DVD-ROM version has the same content as the CD-ROM version without the need to swap discs.
The GOG.com release does not include the original desktop icon. A replacement can be found here.

Essential improvements

This section may require cleanup to meet basic quality standards. The specific problem is: Some of this should probably be moved, due to not applying to the GOG release. You can help by modifying the article. The discussion page may contain useful suggestions.

ScummVM

As of 16 June 2019, the ScummVM engine supports Blade Runner. For more information, see the ScummVM wiki page.

This method does not require an external installer nor installation of any additional patches.

Alternate installer

Use Blade Runner Installer 2012 to install the game from CD/DVD on 64-bit Windows. Also download HDFRAMES.DAT from there and copy it to the installation folder.

This automatically installs both the official patch and the CPU patch.

Official patch

Download the patch for the CD-ROM version or the DVD-ROM version.

CPU patch

Download the CPU patch to fix timing issues with the shooting range and "rat in the tunnel" portions of the game.

After extracting it to the installation folder, see Mouse isn't smooth below to edit its config file for smoother mouse movement.

Peixoto's patch

Peixoto's patch adds nearest neighbor or xBRz scaler for better visuals. Sets single core affinity and windows 98 compatibility for improved stability

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\BLADE.INI[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
Linux
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\SAVE\*.SAV[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.

Video

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Sound Effects, Ambient Sound, Speech.
Ambient Sound setting is not available in ScummVM.
Surround sound
[2]
Subtitles
Only supported in ScummVM (v2.1+). Toggled from ScummVM's GUI (Audio tab) or in-game from KIA "Game Settings". Requires "SUBTITLES.MIX" file available from ScummVM official website.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Transcription by the ScummVM team
French
Transcription by the ScummVM team
German
Italian
Spanish
Transcription by the ScummVM team

Issues fixed

Game wont start

Game will crash on start if computer does not have an optical drive mounted.

In Windows 10, opening the ISO will create a drive automatically.
Mount a virtual optical drive
  1. Install WinCDEmu.
  2. Mount a virtual optical drive.
  3. Launch game.

Shooting range and rat/tunnel issues

On modern CPUs, shooting range targets never appear or take minutes to. A similar issue occurs with the "rat in the tunnel" portion of the game.

Apply the CPU patch[3]

Mouse isn't smooth

This pertains to using the CPU patch.
Edit config[citation needed]
  1. Open aqrit.cfg.
  2. Set ForceBltNoTearing to 0. Make sure that you set ForceBltNoTearing, not BltNoTearing.
  3. Set NoVideoMemory to 0.

Save games not working

Create a SAVE folder under <path-to-game>[citation needed]

Objects missing in Acts 2 through 4

The installer (even the alternate installer) doesn't copy certain files from Discs 2 through 4, so they're missing when the game looks for them.

Add HDFRAMES.DAT[citation needed]
  1. Download HDFRAMES.DAT.
  2. Copy it to the installation folder, overwriting the one there.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DirectDraw 5.0 640x480
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 95
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 90
System memory (RAM) 16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 150 MB
Video card (GPU) 2 MB of VRAM
DirectX 5 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.11
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 18.04
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) OpenGL compatible
256 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 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