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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 5|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 5|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/237850/announcements/detail/128712951173106503|title=Unity 5 version exits beta, available to all - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Dreamfall Chapters|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Faalagorn|date=2017-12-10}}</ref>|build=5.4.5p4}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 21, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 21, 2014}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dreamfall-chapters|76}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dreamfall-chapters|76}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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|official site= https://www.redthreadgames.com/dreamfall-chapters | |official site= https://www.redthreadgames.com/dreamfall-chapters | ||
|hltb = 24662 | |hltb = 24662 | ||
| + | |lutris = dreamfall-chapters | ||
| + | |mobygames = 69404 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |||
|wikipedia = Dreamfall Chapters: The Longest Journey | |wikipedia = Dreamfall Chapters: The Longest Journey | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\Red Thread Games\Dreamfall Chapters\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\Red Thread Games\Dreamfall Chapters\}} | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/unity.Red Thread Games.Dreamfall Chapters.plist}} |
| − | {{Game data/config|Linux| | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/unity3d/Red Thread Games/Dreamfall Chapters/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|unknown}} | {{XDG|unknown}} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Red Thread Games\Dreamfall Chapters\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Red Thread Games\Dreamfall Chapters\}} | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/unity.Red Thread Games.Dreamfall Chapters/|~/.config/RedThreadGames/DreamfallChapters/}} |
| − | {{Game data/saves|Linux| | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/unity3d/Red Thread Games/Dreamfall Chapters/}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = true |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dreamfall-chapters-book-one-reborn/en WSGF entry]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dreamfall-chapters-book-one-reborn/en WSGF entry]. | ||
| − | HUD bug - unable to examine inventory items as button is off-screen. This blocks progress at the start of Book 5/Chapter 12. | + | HUD bug - unable to examine inventory items as button is off-screen. This blocks progress at the start of Book 5/Chapter 12. [https://github.com/PhantomGamers/DreamfallChaptersUIFix Use PhantomGamers chapters UI fix to help.] |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[SMAA]] | |antialiasing notes = [[SMAA]] | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|separate volume notes = Master, music, SFX and dialogue. | |separate volume notes = Master, music, SFX and dialogue. | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = Stereo only.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Stereo only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/dreamfall-chapters- | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/dreamfall-chapters/ Windows 64-bit], [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/dreamfall-chapters-hb/ Windows 64-bit Humble Bundle], [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/dreamfall-chapters-32bit/ Windows 32-bit], [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/dreamfall-chapters-32bit-hb/ Windows 32-bit Humble Bundle], [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/dreamfall-chapters-linux/ Linux], [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/dreamfall-chapters-mac/ macOS]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation, [ | + | |notes = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S2VLDQ5OAvjnP-tkhEs3O8xNc-lxTAhN/view?usp=drive_link download]. |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
| − | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/11/dreamfall-chapters.html Helix Mod: Dreamfall Chapters]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
|iz3d = unknown | |iz3d = unknown | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
| + | |vorpx = hackable | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/dreamfall-chapters/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == | + | ==Mods== |
| − | ===Chromatic | + | ===Removing Chromatic Aberration and Vignetting=== |
| − | {{--}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use modified DLL|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Kevincs1|date=2021-05-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
| + | # Download modified DLL from [https://archive.org/details/dreamfall-chapters-ppmods Archive.org]. | ||
| + | # Backup the original dll file and move the downloaded file to the game's <code>Dreamfall Chapters_Data/Managed</code> folder. | ||
| + | '''Notes:''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} The mod was made using the 64-bit version of the game. | ||
| + | {{ii}} A guide to manually modify your DLL file, with comparison screenshots is hosted on [https://gitlab.com/-/snippets/2117743 GitLab]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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# Add <code> <pref name="UnityGraphicsQuality" type="int">0</pref></code> line if it's not there | # Add <code> <pref name="UnityGraphicsQuality" type="int">0</pref></code> line if it's not there | ||
# Change 0 to quality setting you want (0 - 3, 0 = low, 3 = awesome). | # Change 0 to quality setting you want (0 - 3, 0 = low, 3 = awesome). | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Game Won't Start=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Issue with game not starting, it shows logos and exits. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[Troubleshooting guide/Startup and launching problems#Bypass OpenSSL SHA bug on Intel 10th gen and later CPUs|Bypass OpenSSL SHA bug on Intel 10th gen and later CPUs]].|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/237850/discussions/0/3178980819224692743/#c3178980819225037709|title=Steam Discussions - Game crashes after "made in norway" logo, no errors.|date=2022-04-03}}</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable network adaptors or block Dreamfall Chapters from using network. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9, 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = false | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= false | |linux 32-bit executable= false | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= true | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
| + | |linux arm app = false | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Quad Core i5 2.5 GHz | |recCPU = Quad Core i5 2.5 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
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|OSfamily = Linux | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
| − | |minOS = Kernel 3.0 | + | |minOS = Kernel 3.0 |
|minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
Latest revision as of 10:55, 13 October 2023
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| Developers | |
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| Red Thread Games | |
| Engines | |
| Unity 5[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 21, 2014 |
| macOS (OS X) | October 21, 2014 |
| Linux | October 21, 2014 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 71 |
| OpenCritic | 68 |
| IGDB | 76 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Cinematic camera, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
| Genres | Adventure |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Europe, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Steampunk |
| Series | The Longest Journey |
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| The Longest Journey | |
|---|---|
| The Longest Journey | 1999 |
| Dreamfall: The Longest Journey | 2006 |
| Dreamfall Chapters | 2014 |
Dreamfall Chapters is a singleplayer cinematic camera and third-person adventure game in the The Longest Journey series.
General information
- FAQ and Known Issues
- Official forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOG.com | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Mac App Store | |
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| Steam | |
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- An optional Red Thread Games account can be created through the game which allows cloud saves, cross-platform saves, as well as achievements and additional content in games developed by Red Thread Games.[3][4]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Red Thread Games\Dreamfall Chapters\ |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Preferences/unity.Red Thread Games.Dreamfall Chapters.plist |
| Linux | $HOME/.config/unity3d/Red Thread Games/Dreamfall Chapters/ |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Red Thread Games\Dreamfall Chapters\ |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/unity.Red Thread Games.Dreamfall Chapters/ ~/.config/RedThreadGames/DreamfallChapters/ |
| Linux | $HOME/.config/unity3d/Red Thread Games/Dreamfall Chapters/ |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. HUD bug - unable to examine inventory items as button is off-screen. This blocks progress at the start of Book 5/Chapter 12. Use PhantomGamers chapters UI fix to help. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Fullscreen is always borderless. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Controlled by Visual Quality setting. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | SMAA | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
In-game control settings.
In-game XInput button mapping.
In-game DS4 button mapping.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | Negative acceleration. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | X axis can also be inverted. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | X axis can also be inverted. |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | Wired, |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Significant slowdown. |
| Steam Input | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steam Input API support | ||
| Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
| Official controller preset(s) | ||
| Steam Controller button prompts | ||
| Cursor detection |
Audio
In-game audio settings.
In-game language and subtitle settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, music, SFX and dialogue. | |
| Surround sound | Stereo only.[5] | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Czech | Fan translation, download. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Polish | Fan translation, Windows 64-bit, Windows 64-bit Humble Bundle, Windows 32-bit, Windows 32-bit Humble Bundle, Linux, macOS. | |||
| Russian | In-game official localization (Ex-Fan translation by Well-DING! Team), Download and info. |
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| Spanish | Fan translation by Clan Dlan, download. |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Dreamfall Chapters. | ||
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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| Devices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobii Eye Tracking | |||
Mods
Removing Chromatic Aberration and Vignetting
| Use modified DLL[6] |
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Notes:
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Issues fixed
Graphics quality setting
- Issue with game not remembering setting on restart.
| Edit config file by hand[citation needed] |
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Game Won't Start
- Issue with game not starting, it shows logos and exits.
| See Bypass OpenSSL SHA bug on Intel 10th gen and later CPUs.[7] |
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| Disable network adaptors or block Dreamfall Chapters from using network. |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c, 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | |||
| Linux |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | Quad Core i5 2.5 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | 20 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 4000 DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI or Nvidia 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10.9 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | Quad Core i5 2.5 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | 20 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | ATI or Nvidia 1 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Kernel 3.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | Quad Core i5 2.5 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | 20 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | ATI or Nvidia 2 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
References
- ↑ Unity 5 version exits beta, available to all - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Dreamfall Chapters - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Faalagorn on 2017-12-10
- ↑ Red Thread Games - Verified email - last accessed on 2019-06-03
- "Your Red Thread Games account is used for storing your progress in the cloud, to enable achievements and additional content in our games, and to give you access to special features and offers exclusive to Red Thread Games members. We will never share any information, including email addresses, with any third parties. To permanently delete your Red Thread Games account, please contact us at support@redthreadgames.com"
- ↑ Steam Community - Dreamfall Chapters - Not receiving a Red Thread account sign-up verification email? - last accessed on 2019-06-03
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Kevincs1 on 2021-05-09
- ↑ Steam Discussions - Game crashes after "made in norway" logo, no errors. - last accessed on 2022-04-03