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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Elven Legacy - Game cover.jpg | |cover = Elven Legacy - Game cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ino-Co}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ino-Co}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|2009-2018}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Entertainment|2018-2022}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fulqrum Publishing|2022-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|TheEngine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|TheEngine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 7, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 7, 2009}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|elven-legacy|71}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|elven-legacy|rating}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | TBS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Fantasy Wars }} | ||
|steam appid = 25850 | |steam appid = 25850 | ||
|steam appid side = 42950, 25850, 42940, 42930, 25880 | |steam appid side = 42950, 25850, 42940, 42930, 25880 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1455891732 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Elven Legacy | |wikipedia = Elven Legacy | ||
| + | |igdb = elven-legacy | ||
| + | |lutris = elven-legacy | ||
| + | |hltb = 3091 | ||
| + | |mobygames = 40167 | ||
|winehq = 11847 | |winehq = 11847 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1455891732|elven_legacy_collection}} | {{GOG.com links|1455891732|elven_legacy_collection}} | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/25850/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | English and German releases | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|Tages|5}} and {{DRM|Solidshield|2}} in French release. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | elven-legacy | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|elven-legacy-collection|Collection}} also available. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3544-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|3544-5|Collection}} also available. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | elven_legacy_collection | DRM-free | Includes all DLC. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | elven_legacy_collection | DRM-free | Includes all DLC. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | elven-legacy | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | elven-legacy | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | elven-legacy | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 25850 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 25850 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | elven-legacy-collection | DRM-free | Includes all DLC. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.fulqrumpublishingstore.com/strategy/elven-legacy | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Ranger | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Ranger | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Siege | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Siege | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Magic | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Magic | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The latest official patch for the international release is 1.0.9.3, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/1431/7/ Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The v1.1 patch for the Russian release is available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/1607/7/ Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the in-game options|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-04-10}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Launch the game. | ||
| + | # In the main menu, navigate to '''Options''' followed by '''Addition'''. | ||
| + | # Select the '''Don't show intros''' option. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Elven Legacy Profiles\Profiles\Profile.*\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Elven Legacy Profiles\Profiles\Profile.*\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|Elven Legacy - video settings.png|Video settings.}} |
| + | {{Image|Elven Legacy - additional video settings.png|Additional video settings.}} | ||
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = limited |
|windowed notes = Requires external tool to reposition window. Without it, can't move window upward. | |windowed notes = Requires external tool to reposition window. Without it, can't move window upward. | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
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|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = limited |
|antialiasing notes = Asks confirmation due to performance cost and stability. May cause a font glitch on some systems. | |antialiasing notes = Asks confirmation due to performance cost and stability. May cause a font glitch on some systems. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Image|Elven Legacy - game settings.png|Game settings.}} |
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|Elven Legacy - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} |
| + | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = Voice, | + | |separate volume notes = Voice, sound effects, music |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = Stereo or 5.1. Requires restarting game. | + | |surround sound notes = Stereo or 5.1. Requires restarting the game. |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
| − | |subtitles notes = Most character speech is text | + | |subtitles notes = Most character speech is text-based. However, one intro video is not subtitled. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = Non-essential; usually related to on-screen events. | |closed captions notes = Non-essential; usually related to on-screen events. | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = Full pause. | |mute on focus lost notes = Full pause. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail, Steam and ZOOM Platform only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | ===Low quality font=== | ||
| + | {{--}} The Latin script font is of low resolution and has artifacting below the letters 'w' and 's'. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Map editor and map generator executables blocked in Windows=== | ||
| + | {{--}} Due to the expired digital certificates in {{file|MapEditor.exe}} and {{file|MapGenerator.exe}}, Windows refuses to run them. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Create backups of these executables before proceeding to edit them. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/delcert-sign-strip-tool.416175/#post-2508061 delcert]|ref=|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = FMOD | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP, Vista |
| − | |minCPU = 1.5 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz |
| − | |minCPU2 = AMD 2000+ | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2000+ |
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 3 GB | |minHD = 3 GB | ||
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|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9600 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9600 | ||
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
| + | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| + | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
| + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 3500+ | ||
| + | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 |
| + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X850 XT | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Ino-Co | |
| Publishers | |
| 2009-2018 | 1C Company |
| 2018-2022 | 1C Entertainment |
| 2022-present | Fulqrum Publishing |
| Engines | |
| TheEngine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 7, 2009 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 71 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Turn-based |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | TBS |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Fantasy Wars |
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| Fantasy Wars | |
|---|---|
| Fantasy Wars | 2007 |
| Elven Legacy | 2009 |
Elven Legacy is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view TBS game in the Fantasy Wars series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
English and German releases | |
|
| Retail | |
TAGES 5 DRM and Solidshield 2 DRM in French release. | |
|
| GamersGate | |
Collection also available. | |
|
 |
|
Collection also available. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Includes all DLC. | |
|
| Green Man Gaming | |
|
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| Humble Store | |
|
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| Steam | |
|
||
| ZOOM Platform | |
Includes all DLC. | |
|
| Publisher website (unavailable) | |
|
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranger | |
|
| Siege | |
|
| Magic | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch for the international release is 1.0.9.3, available from Patches-Scrolls.
- The v1.1 patch for the Russian release is available from Patches-Scrolls.
Skip intro videos
| Use the in-game options[1] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Elven Legacy Profiles\Profiles\Profile.*\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/25850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Elven Legacy Profiles\Profiles\Profile.*\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/25850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Video settings.
Additional video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Requires external tool to reposition window. Without it, can't move window upward. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Forceable. Perform in main menu to minimize glitches. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Asks confirmation due to performance cost and stability. May cause a font glitch on some systems. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | May run at off-60 FPS, which appears to affect audio speed timing. | ||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Game settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Defers to operating system | |
| Mouse sensitivity | Defers to operating system | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Voice, sound effects, music | |
| Surround sound | Stereo or 5.1. Requires restarting the game. | |
| Subtitles | Most character speech is text-based. However, one intro video is not subtitled. | |
| Closed captions | Non-essential; usually related to on-screen events. | |
| Mute on focus lost | Full pause. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Russian | Retail, Steam and ZOOM Platform only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | Hot seat |
||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Low quality font
- The Latin script font is of low resolution and has artifacting below the letters 'w' and 's'.
Issues fixed
Map editor and map generator executables blocked in Windows
- Due to the expired digital certificates in
MapEditor.exeandMapGenerator.exe, Windows refuses to run them. - Create backups of these executables before proceeding to edit them.
| Use delcert |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | FMOD |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+ |
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3500+ |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X850 XT |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
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>/25850/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (25850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-04-10