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Dishonored

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Dishonored
Dishonored cover
Developers
Arkane Studios
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Engines
Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows October 9, 2012
Dishonored on MobyGames
Dishonored on Wikipedia
Dishonored
Dishonored 2012
Dishonored 2 2016
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider 2017

Key points

DLC is not directly accessible from the main menu.
Editing .ini files prevents Dunwall City Trials scores to be posted to the leaderboards[1]
Generally regarded as a high-quality PC port.[2][3]

General information

Official site
Official forums
Official Hardware and Software Issues Subforums (PC)
Dishonored Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Version differences

Definitive Edition (formerly Game of the Year Edition) includes the base game and all DLC.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Dunwall City Trials
Windows
The Brigmore Witches
Windows
The Knife of Dunwall
Windows
Void Walker Arsenal
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the -nostartupmovies command line argument[4]
INI Method
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open DishonoredEngine.ini
  3. Find [FullScreenMovie] section heading.
  4. Replace bForceNoStartupMovies=false with bForceNoStartupMovies=True or create as new entry if missing.

Increase texture detail at larger distances (disable mipmapping)

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open DishonoredEngine.ini.
  3. To disable mipmapping for world-textures (which should be most noticable), find the line TEXTUREGROUP_World=(MinLODSize=256,MaxLODSize=2048,LODBias=0) and replace it with TEXTUREGROUP_World=(MinLODSize=256,MaxLODSize=2048,LODBias=0,NumStreamedMips=0)
  4. Similarly, to disable mipmapping for any other texture group, simply append NumStreamedMips=0 inside the parentheses, making sure to add the needed comma(s).

Stop bodies from disappearing

Increase Default Number of Bodies In Areas[citation needed]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\DishonoredGame\Config\DefaultAI.ini
  2. Modify the values of m_CorpseAbsoluteMaximumCount=10 and m_CorpseIdealMaximumCount=5 as necessary.

Game data

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

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dishonored\DishonoredGame\
<Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\205100\remote\options.sav
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Arkane\Dishonored\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/205100/pfx/[Note 1]
Editing any of the .ini files prevents Dunwall City Trials scores to be posted to the leaderboards.[1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\205100\
<Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\217980\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/205100/pfx/[Note 1]
The normal version uses 205100; the RHCP (Russian, Hungarian, Czech, Polish) version uses 217980
Maximum of 40 manual save slots + 9 automatic mission saves + 2 autosave slots + 1 quicksave slot.
DLCs have a separate save slot limit.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Syncs save games and settings.

Video settings

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

Template:Video settings

Field of view (FOV)

Use FOV Hack[5]
  1. Download Dishonored FOV Hack.
  2. Put version.dll and fov.ini in <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win32\.
  3. Edit fov.ini to your preference.
This method does not seem to work with Linux running Proton.
Add FOV hotkey[6]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open DishonoredInput.ini.
  3. Go down to the line m_PCBindings=(Name="Zero",Command="GBA_Shortcut_9")
  4. Add a new line below it: m_PCBindings=(Name="F4",Command="FOV 120")
  5. Change 120 to the FOV you want and save your changes.
  6. Press F4 during gameplay to use the new FOV.

Notes

This method will break the zoom-in during cutscenes. Your FOV will not change.

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Changing Anisotropic Filtering level[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open DishonoredEngine.ini.
  3. Change MaxAnisotropy=4 to MaxAnisotropy=16
  4. Save your changes.

High frame rate

Change frame rate smoothing[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open DishonoredEngine.ini.
  3. Search and change bSmoothFrameRate to FALSE or raise MaxSmoothedFrameRate value.
  4. Save file.
For more information, see the Unreal Engine 3 page.

Ambient Occlusion

HBAO+[7][8]
This method only works on Nvidia graphics cards.
  1. Open the Dishonored Nvidia profile with Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  2. Change Ambient Occlusion compatibility value to 0x0000002F.
  3. Change Ambient Occlusion setting to Quality.
  4. Change Ambient Occlusion usage to Enabled.
  5. Press "Apply Changes" in the top-right corner.

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

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

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
French
Unofficial patch.
German
Hungarian
Italian
Polish
Russian
Available here.
Spanish
Portuguese
Download: 1, 2, 3

Independent UI and dubbing/captioning

Instructions[9]
  1. Make sure the actual game language is that you want the interface to be in (for ease XXX)
  2. Go to <path-to-game>\DishonoredGame\Localization\
  3. Copy language-code folder to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dishonored\DishonoredGame\Localization\
  4. Go to <path-to-game>\Engine\Localization\
  5. Copy language-code folder to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dishonored\Engine\Localization\
  6. Set the game in the language you want the voices and the captions to be in (for ease YYY)
  7. Change both the previous folders names from original XXX to your new language code YYY
  8. Do the same with the extensions of every file inside each of them.

Notes

Allowed language codes are: CZE, DEU, ESN, FRA, HUN, INT, ITA, POL and RUS.
To batch rename every file inside a folder open cmd into that folder and type ren *.XXX *.YYY

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
Nvidia 3D Vision
TriDef 3D
iZ3D
vorpX
G3D, DirectVR
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest

Issues unresolved

Knife of Dunwall: Crashing during the third act

The DLC appears to crash a lot for people in the third act, no solution.

Possible solution:

Crash during third act[citation needed]
  1. Go to the end of the act and talk to Billie Lurk.
  2. When Billie Lurk ask you to exit the level...you say "NO".
  3. Save the game.
  4. Go and talk to Billie Lurk again.
  5. Say "Yes" and exit the level.

Knife of Dunwall: Low resolution textures on butchers

The game is using the low detail textures on butchers instead of the high detail textures.

Knife of Dunwall: Missing 2D image files

Generic placeholder images are replacing some 2D icons and images in-game.[10]

Game crash at startup

Some users report that turning Steam Cloud off and on again solves the problem.
Game crash at startup[citation needed]
  1. Go to the save game data location.
  2. Delete remotecache.vdf.
  3. Disable Steam Cloud (close settings window).
  4. Enable Steam Cloud (close settings window).
  5. Let Steam sync your saved games.
  6. Launch Dishonored.

Issues fixed

Screen turns white or very bright randomly during gameplay

Bright screen bug
Bright screen bug
Fix white/bright screen[citation needed]
  1. Right-click on Dishonored in the Steam client and click Properties.
  2. Uncheck Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.

"First time setup" runs every time game is started

Instructions[citation needed]

Run the following from the command line: reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Valve\Steam\Apps\205100 /v PhysXRedist /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

Or simply run Steam as administrator and start the game. Accept all installation requests. After closing and restarting the game without running as an administrator, the dialogs will be gone.

Texture Pop-in When Switching Weapons

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open DishonoredEngine.ini.
  3. Change the values of both MipFadeInSpeed0 and MipFadeInSpeed1 to 0
Please note that unless the high quality texture can be loaded right away by your computer, this can make the texture pop-in even more noticeable, since it only disable the fade that is meant to hide the transition from low to high quality texture.

Controller hotplugging does not work

Run the game as an administrator, as detailed here.

Game options cannot be saved or loaded when using a controller

The game forces you to pick either keyboard/mouse or controller when you first open the main menu. Everything works fine with keyboard and mouse; however, with a controller, while the settings can be changed, they will never be saved and the game will reload the default settings every time a save file is loaded.

Run the game executable as an administrator once[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win32\.
  2. Right click Dishonored.exe and hit "Run as Administrator".
  3. Steam should install some DirectX files, then the game will launch.
  4. Use a controller to enter the main menu and set your options. When you've changed your options and backed out, it should save them.
  5. From now on you should be able to save and load your options with a controller, even without running the game as adminstrator.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX
Audio Wwise
Interface Scaleform
Cutscenes Bink Video

Display/Hide HUD

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open DishonoredInput.ini.
  3. Add this line m_PCBindings=(Name="F6",Command="ShowHUD true")
  4. Press F6 to hide or display HUD.
Removing the HUD also eliminates the letterbox in cutscenes.[6]


Mute Note/Book Reading Ambient Sound Effect

Mute Note/Book Reading SE[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\DishonoredGame\CookedPCConsole\
  2. To mute the sound effect simply rename the file Bank_UI_Ingame_Note.pck to something else, such as Bank_UI_Ingame_Note.backup

Mute all Powers Sound Effects

Mute Powers SFX[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\DishonoredGame\CookedPCConsole\
  2. To mute the sound effect simply rename the file Bank_Power_Player.pck to something else, such as Bank_Power_Player.backup

Change sprint/run from hold to toggle

Change default sprint/run behavior from a hold to a toggle, activated while moving, no need to hold down button[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open DishonoredInput.ini.
  3. Find a line that resembles m_PCBindings=(Name="LeftShift",Command="GBA_Sprint")
  4. Alter the line so that it reads m_PCBindings=(Name="LeftShift",Command="GBA_Sprint | DisToggleSprint TRUE")
  5. Save the file, it is recommended to make it read-only to prevent the game from resetting it.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista, 7 32-bit
Processor (CPU) Dual Core 3.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 3 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 9 GB
Video card (GPU) AMD Radeon HD 5850
Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Although official system requirements show Windows Vista as a minimum, the game does run on Windows XP.[11]

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/205100/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (205100) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References