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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 27, 2018}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 27, 2018}}
 
|steam appid  = 606280
 
|steam appid  = 606280
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|steam appid side  =  
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|steam appid side  = 889900, 889902, 889903
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|gogcom id    = 1246703238
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|gogcom id    = 1246703238  
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|gogcom id side = 1564921405, 1396514005, 1105231560
 
|strategywiki =  
 
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|wikipedia    = Darksiders III
 
|wikipedia    = Darksiders III
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [https://darksiders.com/ Official website] for game series
 
{{GOG.com links|1246703238|darksiders_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1246703238|darksiders_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/606280/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/606280/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 +
{{Availability/row| Retail | Also available as Collector's and Apocalypse Edition | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.thqnordic.com/games/darksiders/1133/darksiders-iii-standard-edition-pc | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Discord | 471358881348452352 | Discord | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Discord | 471358881348452352 | Discord | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | darksiders3 | Epic Games Store | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | darksiders3 | Epic Games Store | | | Windows }}
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{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Digital Extras | Includes the Soundtrack and two upcoming DLCs, "The Crucible" and "Keepers of the Void." | Windows}}
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{{DLC/row| Digital Extras | Includes the Soundtrack and the DLCs '''The Crucible''' and '''Keepers of the Void'''. | Windows}}
 
{{DLC/row| Fury Exclusive Armor | Cosmetic recolor for Fury's armor, included with preorders. Not currently available for purchase. | Windows}}
 
{{DLC/row| Fury Exclusive Armor | Cosmetic recolor for Fury's armor, included with preorders. Not currently available for purchase. | Windows}}
 +
{{DLC/row| The Crucible | | Windows}}
 +
{{DLC/row| Keepers of the Void. | | Windows}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Version differences===
 +
====Deluxe Edition====
 +
{{ii}} Includes the '''Digital Extras''' which contains the soundtrack and both paid DLCs.
 +
 +
====Collector's Edition====
 +
{{ii}} Includes the game in a steelbook, the soundtrack on a disc, a physical artbook, the '''Exclusive Armor''' DLC and a statue of Fury.
 +
 +
====Apocalypse Edition====
 +
{{ii}} Includes the content of the '''Collector's Edition''' as well as a wallscroll, an amulet and statues of Death, War und Vulgrim.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|borderless windowed        = unknown
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|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|anisotropic                = unknown
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|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Changes with texture quality setting. For manual adjustment force in GPU control panel or see [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
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|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing              = hackable
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|antialiasing notes        = [[TAA]]
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|antialiasing notes        = [[TAA]]. For [[FXAA]] see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. The setting '''Low''' disables it.
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
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|120 fps notes              = Locked to 62 FPS by default. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
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|120 fps notes              = Locked to 62 FPS by default. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. Cut-scenes stay locked to 30 FPS.
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
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===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Custom frame rate cap|ref={{cn|date=November 2018}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify Engine.ini|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix=
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open <code>Engine.ini</code>.
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# Add the following and save the file.
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<pre>
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[SystemSettings]
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r.MaxAnisotropy=16
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</pre>
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Adjust AF samples|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open <code>GameUserSettings.ini</code>.
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# Open <code>Engine.ini</code>.
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# Change <code>FrameRateLimit=0</code> to the desired frame rate cap.
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# Add the following and save the file.
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<pre>
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[SystemSettings]
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r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=1
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</pre>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Resolution Scaling===
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Fix blurry graphics|ref={{cn|date=November 2018}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Custom frame rate cap|ref=<ref name="Wasch">{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2019-09-01}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open <code>GameUserSettings.ini</code>.
 
# Open <code>GameUserSettings.ini</code>.
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# Change <code>sg.ResolutionQuality=71.000000</code> to <code>sg.ResolutionQuality=100.000000</code>.
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# Change <code>FrameRateLimit=0</code> to the desired frame rate cap (e.g. 144).
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} The line already exists in the file and needs to be changed accordingly. Adding it again with a different value will not work.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Sharpening===
 
===Sharpening===
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{{Fixbox|description=Increase/Decrease Sharpening|ref={{cn|date=November 2018}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Increase/Decrease Sharpening|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code>.
 
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code>.
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r.Tonemapper.Sharpen=1
 
r.Tonemapper.Sharpen=1
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
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{{ii}} This will sharpen the image to offset the blur caused by FXAA and TAA. A value between 0.5-1.0 is recommended. It has no performance impact.
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{{ii}} This will sharpen the image to offset the blur caused by FXAA and TAA. A value between 0.5-1.0 is recommended, 10 is the maximum. It has no performance impact.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = always on
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|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = Negative acceleration present.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = false
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = V1, Wired
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers= false
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|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
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|haptic feedback notes    =  
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|haptic feedback notes    = Can be disabled.
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
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{{Audio settings
 
{{Audio settings
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
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|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume notes    = Music, SFX and voice.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
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|tridef 3d gg3d award        =  
 
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =  
 
|iz3d gg3d award            =  
 
|iz3d gg3d award            =  
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|native 3d                  = unknown
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|native 3d                  = false
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
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|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
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==Issues fixed==
 +
===Blurry graphics===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify GameUserSettings.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/606280/discussions/0/1742227264187465715/#c1742227264187493579|title=Resulution scaling option? :: Darksiders III General Discussions|date=2019-09-01}}</ref>|fix=
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open <code>GameUserSettings.ini</code>.
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# Change the value of <code>sg.ResolutionQuality</code> to <code>100</code>.
 +
}}
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 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Fullscreen setting not saved===
 +
{{ii}} Setting the game to '''Fullscreen''' (exclusive fullscreen) is not saved after exiting the game and needs to be re-applied by switching to a different mode and then back to fullscreen.
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
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|minOS    = 7, 8, 10
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|minOS    = 7
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz
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|minDX    = 11
 
|minDX    = 11
  
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|recOS    =  
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|recOS    = 8, 10
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz

Revision as of 11:37, 1 September 2019

Darksiders III
Darksiders III cover
Developers
Gunfire Games
Publishers
THQ Nordic
Engines
Unreal Engine 4
Release dates
Windows November 27, 2018
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Darksiders III on Wikipedia
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Darksiders
Darksiders 2010
Darksiders II 2012
Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition 2015
Darksiders Warmastered Edition 2016
Darksiders III 2018
Darksiders Genesis 2019

General information

Official website for game series
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Publisher website
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Windows
Discord
Discord
Windows
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
Windows
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Origin
Origin
 Included with EA Play Pro.
Windows
Steam
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Windows

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Digital Extras Includes the Soundtrack and the DLCs The Crucible and Keepers of the Void.
Windows
Fury Exclusive Armor Cosmetic recolor for Fury's armor, included with preorders. Not currently available for purchase.
Windows
The Crucible
Windows
Keepers of the Void.
Windows

Version differences

Deluxe Edition

Includes the Digital Extras which contains the soundtrack and both paid DLCs.

Collector's Edition

Includes the game in a steelbook, the soundtrack on a disc, a physical artbook, the Exclusive Armor DLC and a statue of Fury.

Apocalypse Edition

Includes the content of the Collector's Edition as well as a wallscroll, an amulet and statues of Death, War und Vulgrim.

Game data

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

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Darksiders3\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/606280/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Darksiders3\Saved\SaveGames\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/606280/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Discord
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Origin
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Modify Engine.ini[1]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Engine.ini.
  3. Add the following and save the file.
[SystemSettings]
r.MaxAnisotropy=16

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Adjust AF samples[1]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Engine.ini.
  3. Add the following and save the file.
[SystemSettings]
r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=1

High frame rate

Custom frame rate cap[1]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open GameUserSettings.ini.
  3. Change FrameRateLimit=0 to the desired frame rate cap (e.g. 144).

Notes

The line already exists in the file and needs to be changed accordingly. Adding it again with a different value will not work.

Motion blur

Disable motion blur[2]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Engine.ini.
  3. Add the following and save the file.
[SystemSettings]
r.MotionBlurQuality=0

Sharpening

Increase/Decrease Sharpening[1]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Engine.ini.
  3. Add the following and save the file.
[SystemSettings]
r.Tonemapper.Sharpen=1
This will sharpen the image to offset the blur caused by FXAA and TAA. A value between 0.5-1.0 is recommended, 10 is the maximum. It has no performance impact.

Input settings

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Arabic
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Darksiders III (DX11).

Issues fixed

Blurry graphics

Modify GameUserSettings.ini[3]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open GameUserSettings.ini.
  3. Change the value of sg.ResolutionQuality to 100.

Issues unresolved

Fullscreen setting not saved

Setting the game to Fullscreen (exclusive fullscreen) is not saved after exiting the game and needs to be re-applied by switching to a different mode and then back to fullscreen.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 8, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz
AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz		 Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 8 GB 16 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 25 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon R7 370
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
AMD Radeon RX 480
4 GB of VRAM
A 64-bit system is required.

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References