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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 2, 2011}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 2, 2011}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 8, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 8, 2012}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|driver-san-francisco|80}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|driver-san-francisco|82}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Driving, Open world }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, North America }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Driver }}
 
|steam appid  = 33440
 
|steam appid  = 33440
 +
|steam appid side =
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site=
 +
|hltb        = 2891
 +
|igdb        = driver-san-francisco
 +
|lutris      = driver-san-francisco
 +
|mobygames    = driver-san-francisco
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Driver: San Francisco
 
|wikipedia    = Driver: San Francisco
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|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Driver}}
+
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 +
{{--}} Online services shut down on October 1, 2022. Activation, Installation and DLC access via Ubisoft Connect are only available if you activate a key coming from a physical copy of the game. <ref name="UbiOnlineShutdownSep2022">{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/gameplay/article/decommissioning-of-online-services-september-2022/000102396|title=Decommissioning of online services (September 2022)|date=2022-07-04}}</ref>
 
{{--}} The split screen multiplayer mode from the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions has been removed.
 
{{--}} The split screen multiplayer mode from the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions has been removed.
−
{{ii}} Missing a grainy, orangey filter used on the console versions.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySJ36GEQJ3g&t=80 Driver San Francisco - PC vs Xbox 360 - Graphics Comparison]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlZ8x_B0Cq4&t=80 Driver San Francisco - PC vs PS3 - Graphics Comparison]</ref>
+
{{ii}} Missing a grainy, orangey filter used on the console versions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySJ36GEQJ3g&t=80|title=Driver San Francisco - PC vs Xbox 360 - Graphics Comparison|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlZ8x_B0Cq4&t=80|title=Driver San Francisco - PC vs PS3 - Graphics Comparison|date=May 2023}}</ref>. See [[#Restore console effects|Restore console effects]] for a fix.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://drivermadness.net/forum/ Driver Madness]
 
{{mm}} [http://drivermadness.net/forum/ Driver Madness]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33440/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33440/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 +
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Uplay | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Uplay | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 33440 | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows | Unavailable }}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 33440 | Uplay | | | Windows, OS X | Unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| Uplay |  | Uplay | | | Windows | Unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| Uplay |  | Uplay | | | Windows | Unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}.
 +
{{--}} No longer available digitally, most likely due to licensing issues.<ref>[https://www.ccn.com/ubisoft-driver-san-francisco-petition/#:~:text=Ubisoft%20Remains%20Coy&text=A%20degree%20of%20mystery%20surrounds,firmly%20set%20on%20upcoming%20releases Driver: San Francisco Petition Hits 40k Fans, But Ubisoft Plays Coy - CCN]</ref>
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
−
{{ii}} The Deluxe Edition adds three multiplayer cars and four single player challenge missions. This content is also available in the retail Collector's Pack.
+
{{ii}} The '''Deluxe Edition''' adds:
 +
:*Three multiplayer cars — 1966 Shelby Cobra 427, 1972 Lamborghini Miura, 1963 Aston Martin DB5
 +
:*Four single player challenge missions — Russian Hill Racers, Mass Chase, Relay Race, Taxi!
 +
This content is also available in the retail Collector's Pack.
 +
 
 +
{{ii}} The '''Special Edition''' adds:
 +
:*One multiplayer car — 1963 Aston Martin DB5
 +
:*One single player challenge mission — Taxi!
 +
This content can only be obtainable through Physical copies.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported                =
 +
|cross-game bonus            =
 +
|dlc                        =
 +
|expansion pack              =
 +
|freeware                    =
 +
|free-to-play                =
 +
|one-time game purchase      = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored                  =
 +
|subscription                =
 +
|subscription gaming service =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = Game does not contain microtransactions.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 +
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
 +
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1079-driver-san-francisco-patches/ Patch 1.04] updates the game to the latest version.
 +
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Driver San Francisco\Common\fmv</code>.
+
# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Driver San Francisco\Common\fmv|folder}}.
−
# Delete or rename <code>DriverSplash.bik</code> and <code>ubisoft.bik</code>.
+
# Move, delete or rename {{file|DriverSplash.bik}} and {{file|ubisoft.bik}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Restore console effects===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use mod|fix=
 +
# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/driversanfrancisco/mods/6 Post Process Re-Enabled].
 +
# Unpack {{file|media|folder}} into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Fix character skin and cloth textures===
 +
{{ii}} Tanner's hands and clothes in the PC version are too shiny in the comparison to the console counterparts.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use mod|fix=
 +
# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/driversanfrancisco/mods/13 Character Skin and Cloth Fix].
 +
# Unpack {{file|shaderoverride}}, {{file|d3d9.dll}} and {{file|DX9Settings}} into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Patches===
+
===Enable Deluxe Edition & Uplay Challenges===
−
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1079-driver-san-francisco-patches/ Patch 1.04] updates the game to the latest version.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix=
 +
# Download the [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rzI0g7dRRVDjNtyaBllkHi9mLERquujR/view Deluxe & Uplay Events] mod.
 +
# Unpack {{file|ScriptsLuaScripts.fchunk}} in the {{file|Deluxe & Uplay Events|folder}} folder to {{file|{{p|game}}\media|folder}}.
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Ubisoft\Driver San Francisco\graphics.ini}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Ubisoft\Driver San Francisco\graphics.ini}}
−
{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Ubisoft/Driver San Francisco/graphics.ini}}
+
{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Ubisoft/Driver San Francisco/graphics.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Ubisoft\Driver San Francisco\{{p|uid}}\savegames\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Ubisoft\Driver San Francisco\{{p|uid}}\savegames\}}
−
{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Ubisoft/Driver San Francisco/Profiles/{{p|uid}}/savegames/}}
+
{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Ubisoft/Driver San Francisco/Profiles/{{p|uid}}/savegames/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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                =
+
|epic games launcher       =  
−
|discord notes          =
+
|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|epic games store       =  
+
|gog galaxy               =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|gog galaxy             =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|origin                 =  
+
|steam cloud               = false
−
|origin notes           =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|ubisoft connect          = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|uplay                  = true
+
|xbox cloud               =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
 
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video==
 
==Video==
−
{{Image|Driver San Francisco video.png|Video options.}}
 
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/driver-san-francisco/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/driver-san-francisco/en
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = hackable
+
|borderless windowed        = false
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
+
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
−
|120 fps notes              = See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]].
+
|120 fps notes              = Capped at 120FPS. See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]].
−
|hdr                        = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
+
|ray tracing                = false
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
−
|impulse triggers          = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
−
|dualshock 4              = unknown
+
|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
−
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
+
|dualshock prompts        = hackable
−
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
+
|dualshock prompts notes  = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/driversanfrancisco/mods/17 this mod].
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|button prompts            = Xbox
 
−
|button prompts notes      =
 
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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|mute on focus lost notes = See [[#Mute on focus lost|Mute on focus lost]].
 
|mute on focus lost notes = See [[#Mute on focus lost|Mute on focus lost]].
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
|red book cd audio        =
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
|general midi audio        =
 +
|general midi audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Danish
 
  |language  = Danish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Dutch
 
  |language  = Dutch
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Norwegian
 
  |language  = Norwegian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/183_traducao-do-driver-san-francisco-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|ref      =
 +
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Swedish
 
  |language  = Swedish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = false
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
−
|online play notes    =  
+
|online play notes    = Official servers shut down on October 1, 2022.<ref name="UbiOnlineShutdownSep2022"/> Can be re-enabled using [https://github.com/ReHamster/Alcatraz Alcatraz Launcher].
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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===Black border with certain aspect ratio===
 
===Black border with certain aspect ratio===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Replace application|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/driver-san-francisco/en Driver: San Francisco | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Replace application|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/driver-san-francisco/en Driver: San Francisco | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
−
# Make sure you have not older than 1.04 version of the game.
+
# Patch the game to [[#Patches|version 1.04]].
−
# Download the file corresponding to your aspect ratio. [http://www.wsgf.org/f/u/contrib/dr/17175/hacks/Driver4_3.zip 4:3], [http://www.wsgf.org/f/u/contrib/dr/17175/hacks/Driver5_4.zip 5:4], [http://www.wsgf.org/f/u/contrib/dr/17175/hacks/Driver16_10.zip 16:10].
+
# Download the file corresponding to the desired aspect ratio. [https://www.wsgf.org/f/u/contrib/dr/17175/hacks/Driver4_3.zip 4:3], [https://www.wsgf.org/f/u/contrib/dr/17175/hacks/Driver5_4.zip 5:4], [https://www.wsgf.org/f/u/contrib/dr/17175/hacks/Driver16_10.zip 16:10].
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Go to the installation folder.
−
# Replace the original <code>driver.exe</code> with the one you have downloaded.
+
# Replace the original {{file|driver.exe}} with the downloaded one.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Story mode crashes to desktop (Windows 10 and later)===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Add plugin|ref=[https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/997998-driver-san-francisco/answers/627091-why-the-game-crashes-to-desktop-when-i-try-to-play-story-mode]|fix=
 +
# Download the [https://github.com/dege-diosg/dgVoodoo2/tree/v2.8 dgVoodoo API] latest vesion.
 +
# Copy the {{File|D3D9.dll}} file from the {{Folder|MS\x86}} folder.
 +
# Paste the file in the folder where the {{file|driver.exe}} is.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===White screen and only sounds (OS X)===
 
===White screen and only sounds (OS X)===
−
{{ii}} OS X users are reporting they are only getting a white screen and audio after launching the game.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/33440/discussions/0/846959998155085873/ White screen, only sounds in game, MAC version - Steam Community Discussions]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/33440/discussions/0/864945684560705231/ White Screen of death! (for the deluxe Ed. on Mac) - Steam Community Discussions]</ref> A possible fix is detailed below.
+
{{ii}} OS X users are reporting they are only getting a white screen and audio after launching the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/33440/discussions/0/846959998155085873/|title=White screen, only sounds in game, MAC version - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/33440/discussions/0/864945684560705231/|title=White Screen of death! (for the deluxe Ed. on Mac) - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> A possible fix is detailed below.
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Adjust settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Adjust settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# See the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide] to install Special K.
 
# See the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide] to install Special K.
 
# Start the game once and close it immediately to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created.
 
# Start the game once and close it immediately to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created.
−
# Open <code>{{p|game}}\d3d9.ini</code> or <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\Driver San Francisco\SpecialK.ini</code> depending on the injection method you used.
+
# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\d3d9.ini}} or {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\Driver San Francisco\SpecialK.ini}} depending on the used injection method.
 
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>.
 
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use ForceFix|fix=
 +
# Install recommended software and system updates under Ideal Conditions from [https://steamcommunity.com/app/235460/discussions/0/630802344702757872 Steam Guide].
 +
# Download version of ForceFix for the used operating system from [https://steamcommunity.com/app/235460/discussions/0/630802344702757872 Steam Guide].
 +
# Unpack the archive and launch ForceFix.
 +
# For refresh rates above 60 Hz, set frequency under Custom tab and Apply.
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} By default, the refresh rate in the game will go back to normal once the program closes. This can be changed by unchecking Restore on Close option.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Installer UI Mode Error===
 
===Installer UI Mode Error===
−
{{--}} The game will not install on Windows 8 and later with the following error: "The installer cannot run in this UI Mode".
+
{{--}} The game may refuse to install on Windows 8 and later with the following error: "The installer cannot run in this UI Mode".
−
 
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Run the installer in compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
 
−
# Go to the <code>Ubisoft Game Launcher/cache/installers/13/Disk1/InstData</code> folder.
 
−
# Right click the <code>setup.exe</code> file and open the Properties window.
 
−
# Open the "Compatibility" tab and check the "Run this program in compatibility mode for" checkbox.
 
−
# Select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" option from the drop down menu.
 
−
# Click OK to close the Properties window.
 
−
# Install the game as normal.
 
  
−
'''Notes'''
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run the installer ({{file|Ubisoft Game Launcher\cache\installers\13\Disk1\InstData\setup.exe}}) in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 7.|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
−
{{ii}} This method is also needed to install official patches.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Alternatively: Run the installer with commandline argument|ref={{cn|date=October 2019}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run the installer with the <code>-i GUI</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=October 2019}}|fix=
−
# Go to the <code>Ubisoft Game Launcher/cache/installers/13/Disk1/InstData</code> folder.
 
−
# Hold down SHIFT and right click into empty space in that folder, then click "open command window here".
 
−
# In the command window type "setup.exe -i GUI" without quotation marks.
 
−
# Install the game as normal.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Icons in Windows system menus are not removed with uninstallation===
 
===Icons in Windows system menus are not removed with uninstallation===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Remove the game's registry entry|ref={{cn|registry entry id should always be the same.. Please find it and write below|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Remove the game's registry entry|ref={{cn|registry entry id should always be the same.. Please find it and write below|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
# Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\Games</code>
+
# Go to {{file|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\Games|folder}}
 
# Look at the registry data for each entry under this folder until one of them is for the installation folder of Driver: San Francisco.
 
# Look at the registry data for each entry under this folder until one of them is for the installation folder of Driver: San Francisco.
−
# Delete the registry entry in the Registry Editor by right-clicking it and selecting delete.
+
# Delete the registry entry in the Registry Editor by right-clicking it and selecting Delete.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Logitech G920, Logitech G29 wheels not supported===
 
===Logitech G920, Logitech G29 wheels not supported===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install game files modification|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install game files modification|fix=
−
Go to the [http://www.moddb.com/games/driver-san-francisco/mods site] and place files in the installation folder like in instructions.
+
Go to the [https://www.moddb.com/games/driver-san-francisco/mods site] and place files in the installation folder.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 
|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan notes          =  
 
|vulkan notes          =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
−
|shader model versions  =
 
−
|shader model notes    =
 
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
+
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
−
|linux powerpc app      =  
+
|linux powerpc app      = unknown
−
|linux 32-bit executable=  
+
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
−
|linux 64-bit executable=  
+
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux 68k app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 +
|mac os powerpc app    = unknown
 +
|mac os 68k app        = unknown
 +
|mac os executable notes=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Modifications===
 +
 +
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/driversanfrancisco/mods/14 Shiny Roads]====
 +
{{++}} Restores shininess effect on the roads, like in beta version and E3 demo.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix=
 +
# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/driversanfrancisco/mods/14?tab=files Shiny Roads] mod.
 +
# Unpack <code>san_francisco.dngc</code> into <code>{{p|game}}\Install</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 +
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/driversanfrancisco/mods/8 Tanner's Dodge Challenger Yellow]====
 +
{{++}} Restores the original color of Tanner's challenger, like how it was in E3 demo.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix=
 +
# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/driversanfrancisco/mods/8?tab=files Tanner's Original Yellow Dodge Challenger] mod.
 +
# Unpack <code>dngvehicles.sp</code> into <code>{{p|game}}\Install</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minOS    = XP
 
|minOS    = XP
−
|minCPU  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 2.2 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz
−
|minCPU2  = Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz
+
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 2.2 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 10 GB
 
|minHD    = 10 GB
 +
|minGPU  =
 +
|minGPU2  =
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 +
|minOGL  =
 +
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minSM    = 4.0
 
|minSM    = 4.0
 +
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
 +
|mincont  =
 +
|minother =
  
−
|recOS    = Vista, 7
+
|recOS    = Vista, 7, 10
−
|recCPU  = AMD Athlon II X4 620 2.6 GHz
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz
−
|recCPU2  = Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz
+
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon II X4 620 2.6 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
−
|recHD    =  
+
|recHD    = 10 GB
 +
|recGPU  =
 +
|recGPU2  =  
 
|recVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 512 MB
−
|recSM    =  
+
|recOGL  =
 +
|recDX    = 9.0c
 +
|recSM   = 4.0
 +
|recaudio = 5.1 PCI
 +
|reccont  =
 +
|recother =
 +
|notes   =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = OS X
 
|OSfamily = OS X
  
−
|minOS    = 10.6 Snow Leopard, 10.7 Lion
+
|minOS    = 10.6, 10.7
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 11 GB
 
|minHD    = 11 GB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 +
|minOGL  =
 +
|minDX    =
 +
|minSM    =
 +
|minaudio =
 +
|mincont  =
 +
|minother =
  
−
|recOS    =  
+
|recOS    = 10.6, 10.7
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7
 
|recRAM  = 3 GB
 
|recRAM  = 3 GB
−
|recHD    =  
+
|recHD    = 11 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 +
|recOGL  =
 +
|recDX    =
 +
|recSM    =
 +
|recaudio =
 +
|reccont  =
 +
|recother =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 10:59, 30 December 2023

Driver: San Francisco
Driver: San Francisco cover
Developers
Ubisoft Reflections
Ubisoft Annecy[1]
Ubisoft Bucharest[1]
Ubisoft Montreal[1]
Ubisoft Red Storm[1]
Ubisoft Shanghai[1]
Ubisoft Vancouver[1]
Windows Ubisoft Ukraine
macOS (OS X) Ubisoft Ukraine
Publishers
Ubisoft
Release dates
Windows September 2, 2011
macOS (OS X) March 8, 2012
Reception
Metacritic 80
IGDB 82
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Driving, Open world
Vehicles Automobile
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, North America
Series Driver
Driver: San Francisco on HowLongToBeat
Driver: San Francisco on IGDB
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Driver: San Francisco on MobyGames
Driver: San Francisco on Wikipedia
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Driver
Driver 1999
Driv3r 2005
Driver: Parallel Lines 2007
Driver: San Francisco 2011
REDRIVER 2 (unofficial port) 2020

Driver: San Francisco is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person action, driving and open world game in the Driver series.

Key points

Online services shut down on October 1, 2022. Activation, Installation and DLC access via Ubisoft Connect are only available if you activate a key coming from a physical copy of the game. [2]
The split screen multiplayer mode from the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions has been removed.
Missing a grainy, orangey filter used on the console versions.[3][4]. See Restore console effects for a fix.

General information

Driver Madness
Steam Community Discussions


Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Ubisoft Store (unavailable)
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Windows
All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
No longer available digitally, most likely due to licensing issues.[5]

Version differences

The Deluxe Edition adds:
  • Three multiplayer cars — 1966 Shelby Cobra 427, 1972 Lamborghini Miura, 1963 Aston Martin DB5
  • Four single player challenge missions — Russian Hill Racers, Mass Chase, Relay Race, Taxi!

This content is also available in the retail Collector's Pack.

The Special Edition adds:
  • One multiplayer car — 1963 Aston Martin DB5
  • One single player challenge mission — Taxi!

This content can only be obtainable through Physical copies.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions Game does not contain microtransactions.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.04 updates the game to the latest version.

Skip intro videos

Move, delete or rename files[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Driver San Francisco\Common\fmv.
  2. Move, delete or rename DriverSplash.bik and ubisoft.bik.

Restore console effects

Use mod
  1. Download Post Process Re-Enabled.
  2. Unpack media into <path-to-game>.

Fix character skin and cloth textures

Tanner's hands and clothes in the PC version are too shiny in the comparison to the console counterparts.
Use mod
  1. Download Character Skin and Cloth Fix.
  2. Unpack shaderoverride, d3d9.dll and DX9Settings into <path-to-game>.

Enable Deluxe Edition & Uplay Challenges

Instructions
  1. Download the Deluxe & Uplay Events mod.
  2. Unpack ScriptsLuaScripts.fchunk in the Deluxe & Uplay Events folder to <path-to-game>\media.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ubisoft\Driver San Francisco\graphics.ini
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/Ubisoft/Driver San Francisco/graphics.ini
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33440/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ubisoft\Driver San Francisco\<user-id>\savegames\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/Ubisoft/Driver San Francisco/Profiles/<user-id>/savegames/
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33440/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Ubisoft Connect

Video

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 Use Flawless Widescreen.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Stretched by default, use Flawless Widescreen or download this patcher.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Use Flawless Widescreen.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Capped at 120FPS. See Run the game at screen refresh rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

Input

Keyboard/Mouse options.
Keyboard/Mouse options.
Gamepad options.
Gamepad options.
Advanced wheel options.
Advanced wheel options.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Use this mod.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Volume options.
Volume options.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
See Mute on focus lost.
Royalty free audio

Mute on focus lost

Set mute in background[citation needed]
  1. Download Special K.
  2. Copy SpecialK32.dll to the installation folder.
  3. Rename SpecialK32.dll to d3d9.dll.
  4. Run the game and exit.
  5. Edit d3d9.ini in the installation folder.
  6. Change MuteInBackground=false to MuteInBackground=true under [Window.System].

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Danish
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Norwegian
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Spanish
Swedish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
Console versions only
LAN play
Online play
Official servers shut down on October 1, 2022.[2] Can be re-enabled using Alcatraz Launcher.

Issues fixed

Black border with certain aspect ratio

Replace application[6]
  1. Patch the game to version 1.04.
  2. Download the file corresponding to the desired aspect ratio. 4:3, 5:4, 16:10.
  3. Go to the installation folder.
  4. Replace the original driver.exe with the downloaded one.

Story mode crashes to desktop (Windows 10 and later)

Add plugin[1]
  1. Download the dgVoodoo API latest vesion.
  2. Copy the D3D9.dll file from the MS\x86 folder.
  3. Paste the file in the folder where the driver.exe is.

Game starts fullscreen and with sound but no video

Modify value[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open graphics.ini.
  3. Change Fullscreen = 1 to Fullscreen = 0

White screen and only sounds (OS X)

OS X users are reporting they are only getting a white screen and audio after launching the game.[7][8] A possible fix is detailed below.
Adjust settings[citation needed]
  1. Go to System Preferences and open Energy Saver.
  2. Untick Automatic graphics switching.

Run the game at screen refresh rate

Fullscreen mode defaults to ~100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed]
  1. See the Special K Unofficial Guide to install Special K.
  2. Start the game once and close it immediately to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created.
  3. Open <path-to-game>\d3d9.ini or %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\Driver San Francisco\SpecialK.ini depending on the used injection method.
  4. Change RefreshRate=-1 to RefreshRate=0 under [Render.FrameRate].
Use ForceFix
  1. Install recommended software and system updates under Ideal Conditions from Steam Guide.
  2. Download version of ForceFix for the used operating system from Steam Guide.
  3. Unpack the archive and launch ForceFix.
  4. For refresh rates above 60 Hz, set frequency under Custom tab and Apply.

Notes

By default, the refresh rate in the game will go back to normal once the program closes. This can be changed by unchecking Restore on Close option.

Installer UI Mode Error

The game may refuse to install on Windows 8 and later with the following error: "The installer cannot run in this UI Mode".
Run the installer (Ubisoft Game Launcher\cache\installers\13\Disk1\InstData\setup.exe) in compatibility mode for Windows 7.[citation needed]
Run the installer with the -i GUI command line argument[citation needed]

Icons in Windows system menus are not removed with uninstallation

Remove the game's registry entry[citation needed]
  1. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\Games
  2. Look at the registry data for each entry under this folder until one of them is for the installation folder of Driver: San Francisco.
  3. Delete the registry entry in the Registry Editor by right-clicking it and selecting Delete.

Logitech G920, Logitech G29 wheels not supported

Install game files modification

Go to the site and place files in the installation folder.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Wwise
Interface Omegame Menus Master
Cutscenes Bink Video

Modifications

Shiny Roads

Restores shininess effect on the roads, like in beta version and E3 demo.
Instructions
  1. Download Shiny Roads mod.
  2. Unpack san_francisco.dngc into <path-to-game>\Install.

Tanner's Dodge Challenger Yellow

Restores the original color of Tanner's challenger, like how it was in E3 demo.
Instructions
  1. Download Tanner's Original Yellow Dodge Challenger mod.
  2. Unpack dngvehicles.sp into <path-to-game>\Install.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP Vista, 7, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 2.2 GHz		 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon II X4 620 2.6 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB 10 GB
Video card (GPU) 256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 4.0 support		 512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 4.0 support
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible 5.1 PCI
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.6, 10.7 10.6, 10.7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo Intel Core i7
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 3 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 11 GB 11 GB
Video card (GPU) 512 MB of VRAM 1 GB of VRAM


Notes

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

References