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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|All in! Games|October 2020 onward|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.allingames.com/all-in-games-partners-with-the-farm-51-to-publish-chernobylite/|title=All in! Games partners with The Farm 51 to publish Chernobylite!|date=2021-04-24}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|All in! Games|October 2020 onward|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.allingames.com/all-in-games-partners-with-the-farm-51-to-publish-chernobylite/|title=All in! Games partners with The Farm 51 to publish Chernobylite!|date=2021-04-24}}</ref>}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2021-12-05}}</ref>|build=4.26.1.0}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 28, 2021}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 28, 2021}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|chernobylite| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|chernobylite|74}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|11731/chernobylite| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|11731/chernobylite|76}} |
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|chernobylite|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|chernobylite|rating}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Eastern Europe }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Eastern Europe }} | ||
|steam appid = 1016800 | |steam appid = 1016800 | ||
− | |steam appid side = | + | |steam appid side = 1640500, 1797280, 1845330 |
|gogcom id = 1472128402 | |gogcom id = 1472128402 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = 1398898807, 1368530806, 1830836636 | ||
|official site= https://www.chernobylgame.com/ | |official site= https://www.chernobylgame.com/ | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1016800 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1016800 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | White Rose Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Deadly Frost Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Autumn Dread Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\ChernobylGame\Content\Movies\</code> | ||
+ | #Delete or rename the following files: <code>splashallinn.mp4, splashmataboo.mp4, splashpartnerlogos.mp4, splashreality51.mp4, splashscreen.mp4, splashthefarm51.mp4 and splashunrealengine.mp4</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} Deleting or removing Title_logo.mp4 will make the game screen appear white until a button is pressed. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[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 | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = true |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
− | |fov notes = Between 60 and 120. Default is 81. | + | |fov notes = Between 60 and 120. Default is 81. See also [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12niY4kZ2s-CC9CojIgCFxjWcJRFlQUFF?usp=share_link Chernobylite FOV Changer]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = 8x by default, see [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | |anisotropic notes = 8x by default, see [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Low, Medium, High, and Ultra options, [[SSAA|super scaling]] up to 200%, | + | |antialiasing notes = Low, Medium, High, and Ultra options, [[SSAA|super scaling]] up to 200%, Nvidia [[DLSS]] and AMD [[FidelityFX Super Resolution|FSR 2.0]]. |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = limited | |hdr = limited | ||
|hdr notes = Results in image drastically different from the original.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2021-07-28}}</ref>{{dubious|date=2021-07-30|reason=Further testing with specialized tools, specifically Special K, reveals the HDR implementation to be, for all intents and purposes of the wiki, so poor as to be non-existent.}} | |hdr notes = Results in image drastically different from the original.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2021-07-28}}</ref>{{dubious|date=2021-07-30|reason=Further testing with specialized tools, specifically Special K, reveals the HDR implementation to be, for all intents and purposes of the wiki, so poor as to be non-existent.}} | ||
+ | |ray tracing = true | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = Added as a part of "Enhanced Edition" update on April 21, 2022.<ref name="Enhanced Edition">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/1016800/announcements/detail/3199253993182682527|title=Chernobylite Enhanced Edition is live!|date=2022-04-21}}</ref> | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | ===Low FPS - Low GPU usage fix when Raytracing is on=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Raytracing|ref={{cn|reason=Needs reference to define who 'some users' are.|date=July 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | # For some users, if Raytracing is on, in some areas, FPS can drop to as low as 4 FPS. If this happens frequently, there's no choice but to disable Raytracing. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ==Issues fixed== |
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− | === | + | ===Alleviate or eliminate shader compilation stutter=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force enable shader preloading|ref={{cn|date=2022-11-08|reason=}}|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | {{++}} Massively improves framepacing during gameplay and alleviates most stutters caused by shader compilation. |
− | # Open <code>Engine.ini</code> | + | {{--}} Doesn´t work with the DirectX 12 version of the game. Can exacerbate level loading and section loading stutters, as the CPU is utilized on all cores to 100%. Other stutters caused by assetloading will still occur. The Shader Cache has to be compiled again once a display driver has been uninstalled or updated due to the display driver´s shader cache being deleted/reset in the update/uninstall process. |
− | # Add | + | # Go to {{code|{{P|localappdata}}\ChernobylGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}} |
− | + | # Open <code>Engine.ini</code>. | |
+ | # Add the following text as a new paragraph at the bottom and then save the file. | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [/Script/Engine.RendererSettings] | ||
+ | r.CreateShadersOnLoad=1 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
− | |controller sensitivity notes= Shared with mouse setting. | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Shared with mouse setting. [[#Adjust controller deadzone|Deadzone may need adjusting]] to avoid stick drift. |
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= Shared with mouse setting. | |invert controller y-axis notes= Shared with mouse setting. | ||
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|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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Chernobylite - gamepad mappings.png|Gamepad mappings | Chernobylite - gamepad mappings.png|Gamepad mappings | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Adjust controller deadzone=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Increase deadzone via config file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1016800/discussions/0/3051737278920547806/|title=Xbox One Controller - Right Stick Drift|date=2021-08-01}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Navigate to [[#Configuration file(s) location|Configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|Input.ini}} with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Find lines: | ||
+ | <pre>AxisConfig=(AxisKeyName="Gamepad_LeftX",AxisProperties=(DeadZone=0.100000,Sensitivity=1.000000,Exponent=1.000000,bInvert=False)) | ||
+ | AxisConfig=(AxisKeyName="Gamepad_LeftY",AxisProperties=(DeadZone=0.100000,Sensitivity=1.000000,Exponent=1.000000,bInvert=False))</pre> | ||
+ | Increase the deadzone to 0.15 to eliminate left stick drift. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <pre>AxisConfig=(AxisKeyName="Gamepad_RightX",AxisProperties=(DeadZone=0.100000,Sensitivity=1.000000,Exponent=1.000000,bInvert=False)) | ||
+ | AxisConfig=(AxisKeyName="Gamepad_RightY",AxisProperties=(DeadZone=0.100000,Sensitivity=1.000000,Exponent=1.000000,bInvert=False))</pre> | ||
+ | Increase the deadzone to 0.15 to eliminate right stick drift. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
− | |||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 11, 12 |
− | |direct3d notes = DirectX 12 was added in an update and then removed as a start option on April 14, 2021.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/1016800/announcements/detail/2197139657042663638|title=Web of Lies Changelog|date=2021-05-03}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/1016800/history/?changeid=11226598|title=|date=2021-05-03}}</ref> | + | |direct3d notes = DirectX 12 was added in an update and then removed as a start option on April 14, 2021. It ultimately returned as an option as part of "Enhanced Edition" on April 21, 2022, which introduced raytracing.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/1016800/announcements/detail/2197139657042663638|title=Web of Lies Changelog|date=2021-05-03}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/1016800/history/?changeid=11226598|title=|date=2021-05-03}}</ref><ref name="Enhanced Edition" /> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |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 app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
− | + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 05:44, 24 May 2023
Developers | |
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The Farm 51 | |
Publishers | |
October 2020 onward | All in! Games[1] |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 28, 2021 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 74 |
OpenCritic | 76 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Eastern Europe |
Chernobylite is a singleplayer first-person action and shooter game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Epic Games Store | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
White Rose Pack | ||
Deadly Frost Pack | ||
Autumn Dread Pack |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos |
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- Deleting or removing Title_logo.mp4 will make the game screen appear white until a button is pressed.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\ChernobylGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1016800/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\ChernobylGame\Saved\SaveGames\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1016800/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Vert- scaling of the view, cutscenes and first-person model. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Vert- scaling of the view, cutscenes and first-person model.[3][4] See Field of view (FOV) for a workaround. |
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4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Between 60 and 120. Default is 81. See also Chernobylite FOV Changer. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | 8x by default, see Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Low, Medium, High, and Ultra options, super scaling up to 200%, Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR 2.0. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | Results in image drastically different from the original.[5][dubious – discuss] | ||
Ray tracing (RT) | Added as a part of "Enhanced Edition" update on April 21, 2022.[6] |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Low FPS - Low GPU usage fix when Raytracing is on
Disable Raytracing[citation needed] |
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Issues fixed
Alleviate or eliminate shader compilation stutter
Force enable shader preloading[citation needed] |
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[/Script/Engine.RendererSettings] r.CreateShadersOnLoad=1 |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | 1, 2, 3 etc. may not be accessible for rebinding on AZERTY keyboards.[7] | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | From 0.10 to 2.00. Shared with controller setting. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Shared with controller setting. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | Shared with mouse setting. Deadzone may need adjusting to avoid stick drift. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion | Shared with mouse setting. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | ||
Cursor detection |
Adjust controller deadzone
Increase deadzone via config file[8] |
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AxisConfig=(AxisKeyName="Gamepad_LeftX",AxisProperties=(DeadZone=0.100000,Sensitivity=1.000000,Exponent=1.000000,bInvert=False)) AxisConfig=(AxisKeyName="Gamepad_LeftY",AxisProperties=(DeadZone=0.100000,Sensitivity=1.000000,Exponent=1.000000,bInvert=False)) Increase the deadzone to 0.15 to eliminate left stick drift. AxisConfig=(AxisKeyName="Gamepad_RightX",AxisProperties=(DeadZone=0.100000,Sensitivity=1.000000,Exponent=1.000000,bInvert=False)) AxisConfig=(AxisKeyName="Gamepad_RightY",AxisProperties=(DeadZone=0.100000,Sensitivity=1.000000,Exponent=1.000000,bInvert=False)) Increase the deadzone to 0.15 to eliminate right stick drift. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Volume, Music, Dialogue, Effects. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | No option to enable it. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Ukrainian |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11, 12 | DirectX 12 was added in an update and then removed as a start option on April 14, 2021. It ultimately returned as an option as part of "Enhanced Edition" on April 21, 2022, which introduced raytracing.[9][10][6] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1 | 8, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2500K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 / GTX 1050 Nvidia GeForce GTX 770M AMD Radeon R7 260 AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 / GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 480 / RX 570 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.26.1.0[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1016800/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1016800) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ All in! Games partners with The Farm 51 to publish Chernobylite! - last accessed on 2021-04-24
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2021-12-05
- ↑ 21:9 zoomed in? - last accessed on 2019-11-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2021-07-31
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2021-07-28
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Chernobylite Enhanced Edition is live! - last accessed on 2022-04-21
- ↑ Quick access menu doesn't work. - last accessed on 2019-11-13
- ↑ Xbox One Controller - Right Stick Drift - last accessed on 2021-08-01
- ↑ Web of Lies Changelog - last accessed on 2021-05-03
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2021-05-03