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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|driver-san-francisco|80}} | {{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}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|driver-san-francisco|82}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Open world | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Driving, Open world }} |
− | |||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Driver }} | {{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 | |hltb = 2891 | ||
+ | |igdb = driver-san-francisco | ||
|lutris = driver-san-francisco | |lutris = driver-san-francisco | ||
+ | |mobygames = driver-san-francisco | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |||
|wikipedia = Driver: San Francisco | |wikipedia = Driver: San Francisco | ||
|winehq = 13537 | |winehq = 13537 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} Online services | + | {{--}} 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> | + | {{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 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 33440 | Uplay | | | Windows, OS X | Unavailable }} |
{{Availability/row| Uplay | | Uplay | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | | Uplay | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The Deluxe Edition adds: | + | {{ii}} The '''Deluxe Edition''' adds: |
:*Three multiplayer cars — 1966 Shelby Cobra 427, 1972 Lamborghini Miura, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 | :*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! | :*Four single player challenge missions — Russian Hill Racers, Mass Chase, Relay Race, Taxi! | ||
This content is also available in the retail Collector's Pack. | This content is also available in the retail Collector's Pack. | ||
− | {{ii}} The Special Edition adds: | + | {{ii}} The '''Special Edition''' adds: |
:*One multiplayer car — 1963 Aston Martin DB5 | :*One multiplayer car — 1963 Aston Martin DB5 | ||
:*One single player challenge mission — Taxi! | :*One single player challenge mission — Taxi! | ||
This content can only be obtainable through Physical copies. | 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== | ||
+ | ===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= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Driver San Francisco\Common\fmv|folder}}. |
− | # | + | # Move, delete or rename {{file|DriverSplash.bik}} and {{file|ubisoft.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Restore | + | ===Restore console effects=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use mod|fix= |
# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/driversanfrancisco/mods/6 Post Process Re-Enabled]. | # Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/driversanfrancisco/mods/6 Post Process Re-Enabled]. | ||
− | # Unpack | + | # Unpack {{file|media|folder}} into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Fix | + | ===Fix character skin and cloth textures=== |
− | {{ii}} Tanner's hands and | + | {{ii}} Tanner's hands and clothes in the PC version are too shiny in the comparison to the console counterparts. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use mod|fix= |
# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/driversanfrancisco/mods/13 Character Skin and Cloth Fix]. | # Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/driversanfrancisco/mods/13 Character Skin and Cloth Fix]. | ||
− | # Unpack | + | # Unpack {{file|shaderoverride}}, {{file|d3d9.dll}} and {{file|DX9Settings}} into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Enable Deluxe Edition & Uplay Challenges=== |
− | {{ | + | {{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| | + | {{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| | + | {{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 | ||
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|epic games launcher = | |epic games launcher = | ||
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
− | |||
{{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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|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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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = Capped at 120FPS. 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 = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |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 = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |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= | ||
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|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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/183_traducao-do-driver-san-francisco-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download]. | ||
|fan = true | |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 | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |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= | ||
− | # | + | # Patch the game to [[#Patches|version 1.04]]. |
− | # Download the file corresponding to | + | # 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 | + | # 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> | + | {{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 | + | # 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 | + | {{--}} The game may refuse to install on Windows 8 and later with the following error: "The installer cannot run in this UI Mode". |
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− | + | {{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= | |
− | {{ | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the installer with the <code>-i GUI</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=October 2019}}|fix= |
− | |||
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}} | }} | ||
===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 | + | # 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 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 [https://www.moddb.com/games/driver-san-francisco/mods site] and place files in the installation folder | + | 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 = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|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 = | + | |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 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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|minCPU = Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 2.2 GHz | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 2.2 GHz | ||
− | |minRAM = 1 GB | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
|minHD = 10 GB | |minHD = 10 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = |
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minOGL = | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|minSM = 4.0 | |minSM = 4.0 | ||
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
+ | |mincont = | ||
+ | |minother = | ||
− | |recOS = Vista, 7 | + | |recOS = Vista, 7, 10 |
|recCPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz | ||
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon II X4 620 2.6 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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|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
Developers | |
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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 | |
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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
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Steam (unavailable) | ||||
Ubisoft Store (unavailable) |
- 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 |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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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] |
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Restore console effects
Use mod |
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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 |
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Enable Deluxe Edition & Uplay Challenges
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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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 |
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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 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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | Use this mod. | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
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] |
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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] |
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Story mode crashes to desktop (Windows 10 and later)
Add plugin[1] |
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Game starts fullscreen and with sound but no video
Modify value[citation needed] |
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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] |
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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] |
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Use ForceFix |
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Notes
|
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]
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Run the installer with the -i GUI command line argument[citation needed]
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Remove the game's registry entry[citation needed] |
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Logitech G920, Logitech G29 wheels not supported
Install game files modification |
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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 |
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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 |
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Tanner's Dodge Challenger Yellow
- Restores the original color of Tanner's challenger, like how it was in E3 demo.
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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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) | ||
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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (33440) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Driver: San Francisco (2011) Windows credits - MobyGames - last accessed on 2018-06-19
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Decommissioning of online services (September 2022) - last accessed on 2022-07-04
- ↑ Driver San Francisco - PC vs Xbox 360 - Graphics Comparison - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Driver San Francisco - PC vs PS3 - Graphics Comparison - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Driver: San Francisco Petition Hits 40k Fans, But Ubisoft Plays Coy - CCN
- ↑ Driver: San Francisco | WSGF
- ↑ White screen, only sounds in game, MAC version - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ White Screen of death! (for the deluxe Ed. on Mac) - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023