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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Darkest of Days cover.jpg | |cover = Darkest of Days cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|8monkey Labs}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|8monkey Labs}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Virtual Programming|OS X}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Phantom EFX|Windows}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Phantom EFX|Windows}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 8, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 8, 2009}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 6, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 6, 2010}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{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 = 37700 | |steam appid = 37700 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = darkest-of-days | ||
|wikipedia = Darkest of Days | |wikipedia = Darkest of Days | ||
|winehq = 10159 | |winehq = 10159 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Requires the [ | + | {{ii}} Requires the [https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/physx/physx-9-13-0604-legacy-driver/ NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software] to prevent [[#Game crashes on new game or PhysX benchmark|crashing issues]] on Windows.{{CN|It's using PhysX 2.8.1? Which is supported in latest release?}} |
− | {{ii}} For OS X Lion (10.7) and later install the [ | + | {{ii}} For OS X Lion (10.7) and later install the [https://www.moddb.com/games/darkest-of-days/downloads/patch-106-osx-only Version 1.06 patch]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/37700/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|ProtectDiSC|9}} | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 37700 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 37700 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id434810269 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id434810269 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | [https://www.moddb.com/games/darkest-of-days/downloads/patch-1-04-14 Patch 1.04] adds a mouse smoothing option, keybind support for more mouse buttons, numpad, and various bug fixes. | |
+ | |||
+ | [https://www.moddb.com/games/darkest-of-days/downloads/patch-1-05-10 Patch 1.05] adds a new Instant Action mode after completing the campaign. | ||
+ | |||
+ | [https://www.moddb.com/games/darkest-of-days/downloads/patch-106-osx-only Patch 1.06 for OS X only] makes the game compatible with OS X 10.7 (Lion) and later. | ||
==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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Darkest of Days General.png|In-game general settings.}} | {{Image|Darkest of Days General.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkest-days |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help. | {{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help. | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use console command|ref=<ref name="2022-03-02">{{Refcheck|user=Zach Fett|date=2022-03-02|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use console command|ref={{ | ||
# Bind {{key|~}} to console in the control options. | # Bind {{key|~}} to console in the control options. | ||
# Open console and enter {{code|set player.fov 60}} command. | # Open console and enter {{code|set player.fov 60}} command. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Disable Motion Blur=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use console command|ref=<ref name="2022-03-02"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Bind {{key|~}} to console in the control options. | ||
+ | # Open console and enter {{code|set render.post.motionblur 0}} command. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game will give an error about "invalid variable", but it disables motion blur anyway. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Darkest of Days Mouse Keyboard.png|In-game mouse/keyboard settings.}} | {{Image|Darkest of Days Mouse Keyboard.png|In-game mouse/keyboard settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Darkest of Days Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}} | {{Image|Darkest of Days Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Many keys, including {{key|backslash}}, {{key|Home}}, {{key|End}}, {{key|PageUp}}, and {{key|PageDown}}, cannot be assigned to commands, which places some restriction on arrow key setups for left-handed gaming. | |key remap notes = Many keys, including {{key|backslash}}, {{key|Home}}, {{key|End}}, {{key|PageUp}}, and {{key|PageDown}}, cannot be assigned to commands, which places some restriction on arrow key setups for left-handed gaming. | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Called '''Flip Vertical Look'''. | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Called '''Flip Vertical Look'''. | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= Called '''Flip Vertical Look'''. | |invert controller y-axis notes= Called '''Flip Vertical Look'''. | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
− | | | + | |steam input api = unknown |
− | | | + | |steam input api notes = |
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Master, Effects, Music | |separate volume notes = Master, Effects, Music | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only, [https://archive.org/details/spolszczenie download]. This patch does not translate objectives. Does not work on steam version. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Black screen with sounds when starting the game on AMD GPUs=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Multiple users with AMD GPUs are reporting this issue as Nvidia's PhysX cannot be disabled in the options. There are no known fixes. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game crashes on new game or PhysX benchmark=== | ===Game crashes on new game or PhysX benchmark=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/37700/discussions/0/46476145471210123/#c620696934005516082|title=darkestofdays.exe stopped working :: Darkest of Days General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>{{CN|The game *is* using PhysX 2.8.1|date=November 2016}}|fix= |
− | # Install the [ | + | # Install the [https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/physx/physx-9-13-0604-legacy-driver/ NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software]. |
− | # | + | # Launch the game. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Poor screen scaling (DPI issues)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change DPI settings|fix= | ||
+ | # Right-click on <code>darkestofdays.exe</code> and click '''Properties'''. | ||
+ | # Click on the '''Compatibility''' tab and in the '''Settings''' section click on '''Change high DPI settings'''. | ||
+ | # Make sure '''Override high DPI scaling behavior. Scaling performed by:''' is checked and set on '''Application'''. | ||
+ | # Launch the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = true |
− | |opengl notes = | + | |opengl notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fudgesiclesxd|date=2022-07-27|comment=Tested on Fedora Linux, unknown on which version it uses but lowest version it can run properly is 1.5. The release date and system requirement suggest the minimum of 3.0 or 3.1. Needs testing from Windows user.}}</ref> |
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | ||
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = Vista |
|recCPU = 2.0 GHz or better dual-core CPU | |recCPU = 2.0 GHz or better dual-core CPU | ||
− | |recRAM = 2 | + | |recRAM = 2 GB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = ATI Radeon 3000 | |recGPU = ATI Radeon 3000 |
Latest revision as of 13:54, 25 November 2023
Developers | |
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8monkey Labs | |
macOS (OS X) | Virtual Programming |
Publishers | |
Windows | Phantom EFX |
OS X | Virtual Programming |
Engines | |
Marmoset | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 8, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | December 6, 2010 |
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.
Key points
- Requires the NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software to prevent crashing issues on Windows.[citation needed]
- For OS X Lion (10.7) and later install the Version 1.06 patch.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ProtectDISC Software 9 DRM | |||
Steam (unavailable) | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.04 adds a mouse smoothing option, keybind support for more mouse buttons, numpad, and various bug fixes.
Patch 1.05 adds a new Instant Action mode after completing the campaign.
Patch 1.06 for OS X only makes the game compatible with OS X 10.7 (Lion) and later.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\base\interface\controls.cfg[Note 1] <path-to-game>\base\interface\user.cfg[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/37700/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\base\save\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/37700/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Default is 45° vertical. Use Widescreen Fixer or see Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 16x. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Use console command[1] |
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|
Disable Motion Blur
Use console command[1] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Many keys, including backslash, Home, End, PageUp, and PageDown, cannot be assigned to commands, which places some restriction on arrow key setups for left-handed gaming. | |
Mouse acceleration | Mouse acceleration is enabled by default. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Called Flip Vertical Look. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Called Flip Vertical Look. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, Effects, Music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Polish | Local retail only, download. This patch does not translate objectives. Does not work on steam version. |
Issues unresolved
Black screen with sounds when starting the game on AMD GPUs
- Multiple users with AMD GPUs are reporting this issue as Nvidia's PhysX cannot be disabled in the options. There are no known fixes.
Issues fixed
Game crashes on new game or PhysX benchmark
Install NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software[2][citation needed] |
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|
Poor screen scaling (DPI issues)
Change DPI settings |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL | [3] |
Executable | 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 | |
---|---|---|
Physics | PhysX | 2.8.1 |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.9a |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | 2.0 GHz or better dual-core CPU |
System memory (RAM) | 768 MB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 9800 Nvidia GeForce 6600 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon 3000 Nvidia GeForce 8800 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.6 (Snow Leopard) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel, 2.16 GHz or faster | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 8600 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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 (37700) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Verified by User:Zach Fett on 2022-03-02
- ↑ darkestofdays.exe stopped working :: Darkest of Days General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Fudgesiclesxd on 2022-07-27
- Tested on Fedora Linux, unknown on which version it uses but lowest version it can run properly is 1.5. The release date and system requirement suggest the minimum of 3.0 or 3.1. Needs testing from Windows user.