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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 23, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 23, 2009}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dark-sector|66}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dark-sector|70}} | ||
|steam appid = 29900 | |steam appid = 29900 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = | ||
+ | |igdb = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = dark-sector | ||
|wikipedia = Dark Sector | |wikipedia = Dark Sector | ||
|winehq = 10418 | |winehq = 10418 | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/29900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/29900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | English/French version | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | English/French version | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|ProtectDisc|v9}} (German version) | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|ProtectDisc|v9}} (German version) <br>Simple {{DRM|Disc check}} (Hungarian/Polish version) <br>{{DRM|StarForce|5.60.2.4}} (Russian version)| | Windows }} |
− | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | dark-sector | activation | {{DRM|StarForce}}. Not available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, France, Japan and South Africa. | | Windows }} |
− | |||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | dark-sector | Playfire, activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | dark-sector | Playfire, activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 29900 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 29900 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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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 = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |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 notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Dark Sector Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Dark Sector Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dark-sector/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dark-sector/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = It has a 2048 pixel resolution limit. Use the [https://ko-fi.com/album/Dark-Sector--219-Fix-L3L05N9EG/ widescreen hack] as a workaround. |
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]], see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]], see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = always on |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=[[SGSSAA]] (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[SGSSAA]] (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>[https://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=357956 NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) - Guru3D.com Forums]</ref>|fix= |
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | # Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
# Search for ''Dark Sector'' in the profiles list. | # Search for ''Dark Sector'' in the profiles list. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Dark Sector Controls.png|In-game general control settings.}} | {{Image|Dark Sector Controls.png|In-game general control settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Dark Sector Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Dark Sector Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Game won't remember changes if remapping is done from within the game rather than directly through the config. | |key remap notes = Game won't remember changes if remapping is done from within the game rather than directly through the config. | ||
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|xinput controllers = true | |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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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Dark Sector Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Dark Sector Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. [https:// | + | |notes = Retail only. [https://mega.nz/file/pSokGLaR#UrDkuBy7AVLDxZ8uiQYMzNhGPSN9mSBvHVG1EpRfjEI Available to download.] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. | + | |notes = Retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=241443497 Download]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 32 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = false | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
− | |3rd space gaming vest = | + | |3rd space gaming vest = true |
|3rd space gaming vest notes = | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
|novint falcon = | |novint falcon = | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Graphical Distortion on bottom right of screen=== | ===Graphical Distortion on bottom right of screen=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off Post Processing in the game options. | + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off Post Processing in the game options}} |
+ | |||
+ | ==="Unable to find the PhysX libraries. The PhysX drivers are not installed correctly"=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
+ | * Download and install the [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx-9.13.0604-legacy-driver.html Legacy System Software]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
|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= |
Revision as of 08:12, 9 October 2021
Cover image missing, please upload it | |
Developers | |
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Digital Extremes | |
Windows | CD Projekt Black[1] |
Publishers | |
Aspyr Media | |
Noviy Disk | |
City Interactive | |
Engines | |
Evolution | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 23, 2009 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 66 |
IGDB | 70 |
Key points
- Online multiplayer from the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions has been removed.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | English/French version | |||
Retail | ProtectDISC Software v9 DRM (German version) Simple Disc check DRM (Hungarian/Polish version) StarForce 5.60.2.4 DRM (Russian version) |
|||
GamersGate | StarForce DRM. Not available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, France, Japan and South Africa. | |||
Green Man Gaming | SecuROM PA DRM. | |||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro video[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Configs\[Note 1] %USERPROFILE%\Aspyr\Dark Sector\settings |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/29900/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\Dark Sector\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/29900/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | It has a 2048 pixel resolution limit. Use the widescreen hack as a workaround. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use GameCompanion. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Nvidia users can force SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector, see Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- Game defaults to an 800x600 resolution, changing it from within the game rather than the config might cause it to crash.
Widescreen resolution
- Native widescreen support results in vertically stretched picture in fullscreen.
Enable widescreen without vertical distortion[2] |
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|
Field of view (FOV)
Change the default value[citation needed] |
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Windowed
Enable windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Anti-aliasing (AA)
SGSSAA (Nvidia only)[3] |
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Note
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Game won't remember changes if remapping is done from within the game rather than directly through the config. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Uses same toggle. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | Retail only. | |||
Hungarian | Retail only. Available to download. | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Slovak | Use unofficial Slovak language file (Windows). | |||
Spanish | Retail only. Download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 32 | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile. Requires important settings, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues fixed
Graphical Distortion on bottom right of screen
Turn off Post Processing in the game options |
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"Unable to find the PhysX libraries. The PhysX drivers are not installed correctly"
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or similar AMD Athlon 64 | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon X1300 DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 3 support |
Notes
- ↑ 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). - ↑ 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 (29900) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.