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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Chicago 1930 - The Prohibition cover.jpg | |cover = Chicago 1930 - The Prohibition cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Spellbound}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Spellbound Entertainment}} |
{{Infobox game/row/porter|RuneSoft|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|RuneSoft|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Wanadoo}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Wanadoo|Retail}} |
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virtual Programming|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virtual Programming|OS X}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microids|Digital}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microids|Digital}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Plug In Digital|Digital (itch.io)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Stealth, Strategy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Interwar, North America }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 17, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 17, 2003}} | ||
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|steam appid = 623920 | |steam appid = 623920 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1678303006 |
| + | |hltb = 39470 | ||
| + | |igdb = chicago-1930 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 11674 |
|wikipedia = Chicago 1930 | |wikipedia = Chicago 1930 | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 2876 |
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Released as '''Chicago 1930''' in retail versions; '''The Prohibition''' was originally part of the game's working title. | ||
| + | {{GOG.com links|1678303006|chicago_1930_the_prohibition}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/623920/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/623920/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Unknown {{term|DRM}}. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | chicago-1930 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2440-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2440-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | chicago_1930_the_prohibition | DRM-free | Digital version. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | chicago-1930-pc | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | chicago-1930-pc | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| itch.io | https://plug-in-digital.itch.io/chicago-1930-the-prohibition | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| itch.io | https://plug-in-digital.itch.io/chicago-1930-the-prohibition | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nfghmh44k0k | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nfghmh44k0k | Microsoft Store | Digital version. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 623920 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 623920 | Steam | Digital version. | | Windows, OS X }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | chicago-1930-prohibition | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | chicago-1930-prohibition | DRM-free | Original and digital versions in separate installers.<br>The original version (labeled as Classic Edition) is bundled with [[Glossary:Display wrapper|DDrawCompat]]. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All non-retail macOS versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All non-retail macOS versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The digital version was recompiled and features an overhauled interface. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is 1.01, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/832/7/21049 Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\Configuration}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\Savegame}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|epic games launcher = | |epic games launcher = | ||
|epic games launcher notes = | |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 = false |
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| − | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = false |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| + | {{Image|Chicago 1930 graphics settings retail.png|Graphics settings (original retail version)}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Chicago 1930 graphics settings.png|Graphics settings (digital version)}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = limited |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= In the digital version only; defaults to desktop resolution. Text does not scale. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
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|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Capped to 62 FPS |
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
| + | {{Image|Chicago 1930 sound settings.png|Sound settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, dialogue, effects, comments. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
| − | |eax support = | + | |eax support = unknown |
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = true | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Czech | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = <ref>https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Chicago_1930</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | ===Changing characters broken on digital versions=== | ||
| + | {{--}} If swapping out alive characters, the game will glitch and revert the selected characters once starting a mission in all digital versions. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
| − | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 7 |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = true |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = FMOD | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
| + | ===Retail version=== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP |
| − | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 128 MB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 1 GB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minDX = 8.1 | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 256 MB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
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|minOS = 10.3.9 | |minOS = 10.3.9 | ||
| − | |minCPU = G3 | + | |minCPU = PowerPC G3, G4, G5 |
| + | |minCPU2 = 800 MHz Intel | ||
| + | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = | ||
| + | |recCPU = | ||
| + | |recRAM = | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Digital version=== | ||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = 7, 8, 10 | ||
| + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 1 GB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
| + | |minDX = 9.0 | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Spellbound Entertainment | |
| macOS (OS X) | RuneSoft |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Wanadoo |
| OS X | Virtual Programming |
| Digital | Microids |
| Digital (itch.io) | Plug In Digital |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 17, 2003 |
| macOS (OS X) | March 28, 2007 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | Stealth, Strategy |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Interwar, North America |
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Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Chicago 1930: The Prohibition is a singleplayer bird's-eye view and isometric stealth and strategy game.
General information
- Released as Chicago 1930 in retail versions; The Prohibition was originally part of the game's working title.
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
Unknown DRM. | |
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| GamersGate | |
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Digital version. | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
Digital version. | |
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| Steam | |
Digital version. | |
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| ZOOM Platform | |
Original and digital versions in separate installers. The original version (labeled as Classic Edition) is bundled with DDrawCompat. |
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Version differences
- The digital version was recompiled and features an overhauled interface.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is 1.01, available from Patches-Scrolls.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\Configuration[Note 1] |
| Microsoft Store | |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/623920/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\Savegame[Note 1] |
| Microsoft Store | |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/623920/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics settings (original retail version)
Graphics settings (digital version)
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | In the digital version only; defaults to desktop resolution. Text does not scale. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | Capped to 62 FPS | ||
| 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
Sound settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, dialogue, effects, comments. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Czech | Retail only. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | Retail only.[1] | |||
| Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Changing characters broken on digital versions
- If swapping out alive characters, the game will glitch and revert the selected characters once starting a mission in all digital versions.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw | 7 |
| Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | ||||
| macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | FMOD | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Retail version
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.3.9 | |
| Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3, G4, G5 800 MHz Intel |
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| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM | |
Digital version
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible |
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Notes
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (623920) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.