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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = ELEX II cover.jpg | |cover = ELEX II cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Genome Engine|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2022-04-03|comment=Executable containes multiple references to Genome Engine.}}</ref>}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 1, 2022}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 1, 2022}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|elex-ii| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|elex-ii|64}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|12561/elex-ii|68}} |
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|elex-ii|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|elex-ii|rating}} | ||
|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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|hltb = 97740 | |hltb = 97740 | ||
|igdb = elex-ii | |igdb = elex-ii | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 180611 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 20810 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Standard and Collector's Editions available.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.elexgame.com/|title=Official website|date=2023-06-15}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | elex-ii | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | elex-ii | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | elex-ii | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | elex-ii | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\extern\videos}}. |
| − | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|logo_pb.bik}} and {{file|logo_thqnordic.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
| − | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = false |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
|gog galaxy = true | |gog galaxy = true | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = 85 Locked. ini edits dont work. Mod available with different FOVs at [http://www.nexusmods.com/elex2/mods/16 www.nexusmods.com/elex2/mods/16] |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], Temporal FXAA, Temporal SMAA and [[SSAA]] via the '''Scaling''' option (up to 200% through 10% increments). | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], Temporal FXAA, Temporal SMAA and [[SSAA]] via the '''Scaling''' option (up to 200% through 10% increments). | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Users having FPS drops in Towns, Low FPS with mid to lower end gpu. FPS Boost Mod available at https://www.nexusmods.com/elex2/mods/9 |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Certain keybindings (Pause and Quickslots 1-8) cannot be rebound. | |key remap notes = Certain keybindings (Pause and Quickslots 1-8) cannot be rebound. | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = true |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Forced mouse smoothing. Disabled only when aiming. Can be removed with the mod at https://www.nexusmods.com/elex2/mods/33 or https://www.nexusmods.com/elex2/mods/16 |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = Default speed and speed while aiming ranged weapons can be separately adjusted. | |mouse sensitivity notes = Default speed and speed while aiming ranged weapons can be separately adjusted. | ||
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|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Voice, Environment, Effects, Music. | |separate volume notes = Voice, Environment, Effects, Music. | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
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|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 = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Severe rendering issues/skybox only=== | ===Severe rendering issues/skybox only=== | ||
| − | {{--}} Multiple users with AMD Vega graphics cards have reported a gamebreaking bug where only the sky is visible. No fix known.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/900040/discussions/0/3190242182151476977/?ctp=3#c3190242354891234889|title=Found a bug? Report it here! (Post #101) :: ELEX II General Discussions|date=2022-03-03}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/900040/discussions/0/3190242182151476977/#c3190242182151912341|title=Found a bug? Report it here! (Post #3) :: ELEX II General Discussions|date=2022-03-03}}</ref> | + | {{--}} Multiple users with AMD Vega 56 or Vega 64 graphics cards have reported a gamebreaking bug where only the sky is visible. No fix known.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/900040/discussions/0/3190242182151476977/?ctp=3#c3190242354891234889|title=Found a bug? Report it here! (Post #101) :: ELEX II General Discussions|date=2022-03-03}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/900040/discussions/0/3190242182151476977/#c3190242182151912341|title=Found a bug? Report it here! (Post #3) :: ELEX II General Discussions|date=2022-03-03}}</ref> |
| + | {{ii}} Other graphics cards do not appear to be affected. | ||
| + | {{ii}} This issue appears to have been fixed in Patch 1.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/900040/eventcomments/3190242859080903514?snr=2_9_100015_|title=Elex II Patch 1! :: ELEX II Events & Announcements|date=2022-03-10}}</ref> | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 11, 12 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
| − | |physics = | + | |physics = PhysX |
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = FMOD | |audio = FMOD | ||
Latest revision as of 01:52, 6 December 2023
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| Developers | |
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| Piranha Bytes | |
| Publishers | |
| THQ Nordic | |
| Engines | |
| Genome Engine[1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 1, 2022 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 64 |
| OpenCritic | 68 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | RPG |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Fantasy |
| Series | ELEX |
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| ELEX | |
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| ELEX | 2017 |
| ELEX II | 2022 |
ELEX II is a singleplayer third-person RPG game in the ELEX series.
General information
- Official Discord server for game series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
Standard and Collector's Editions available.[2] | |
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Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\ELEX2\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/900040/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\ELEX2\SaveGames |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/900040/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Display settings menu.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | 85 Locked. ini edits dont work. Mod available with different FOVs at www.nexusmods.com/elex2/mods/16 | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Exclusive fullscreen also available. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Off, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, SMAA, Temporal FXAA, Temporal SMAA and SSAA via the Scaling option (up to 200% through 10% increments). | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Users having FPS drops in Towns, Low FPS with mid to lower end gpu. FPS Boost Mod available at https://www.nexusmods.com/elex2/mods/9 | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Gameplay settings.
Controls settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Certain keybindings (Pause and Quickslots 1-8) cannot be rebound. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Forced mouse smoothing. Disabled only when aiming. Can be removed with the mod at https://www.nexusmods.com/elex2/mods/33 or https://www.nexusmods.com/elex2/mods/16 | |
| Mouse sensitivity | Default speed and speed while aiming ranged weapons can be separately adjusted. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Both axes can be inverted. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | Both axes can be inverted. |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
Keyboard rebinding options.
Default controller bindings.
Combat controls (melee weapons).
Combat controls (ranged weapons).
Jetpack controls.
Audio
Audio settings.
Language settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
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| Separate volume controls | Voice, Environment, Effects, Music. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Severe rendering issues/skybox only
- Multiple users with AMD Vega 56 or Vega 64 graphics cards have reported a gamebreaking bug where only the sky is visible. No fix known.[3][4]
- Other graphics cards do not appear to be affected.
- This issue appears to have been fixed in Patch 1.[5]
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11, 12 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Physics | PhysX | |
| Audio | FMOD | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 7400 AMD Ryzen 3 3100 |
Intel Core i5 9500F AMD Ryzen 7 2700 |
| System memory (RAM) | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 45 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/900040/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (900040) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2022-04-03
- Executable containes multiple references to Genome Engine.
- ↑ Official website - last accessed on 2023-06-15
- ↑ Found a bug? Report it here! (Post #101) :: ELEX II General Discussions - last accessed on 2022-03-03
- ↑ Found a bug? Report it here! (Post #3) :: ELEX II General Discussions - last accessed on 2022-03-03
- ↑ Elex II Patch 1! :: ELEX II Events & Announcements - last accessed on 2022-03-10