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F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R.	2005
F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate	2007
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin	2009
F.E.A.R. 3	2011
F.E.A.R. Online	2014

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

F.E.A.R. is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action and FPS game in the F.E.A.R. series.

The first expansion pack, Extraction Point, was released in October 2006. The second one, Perseus Mandate, was released in November 2007 as a standalone product and is handled in its own article. In 2006, a multiplayer-only client titled F.E.A.R. Combat was also released.

General information

Official manual

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series

GOG.com Support Page

Steam Community Discussions

Steam Community Discussions (Extraction Point)

Steam Community Discussions (Perseus Mandate)

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		SecuROM 7.00.00.0128 DRM, 5 CDs or 1 DVD.
		Ultimate Shooter Edition. The only version available in Germany.
GOG.com		Platinum Edition. Multiplayer executable creates dormant SecuROM files.^[2]
Green Man Gaming
Steam		Complete Pack. Expansions don't require Steam to be running.
GamersGate (unavailable)		SecuROM PA DRM
Steam (unavailable)		Standalone release. SDK needs fixes in registry.

The GOG install removes SecuROM, GameSpy, and Punkbuster. GOG is 15.6 GB [136 files], Steam is 16.5 GB [161 files].^[3]

Not available for sale on GOG and Steam in Germany.

Free demo versions are available from GameFront: singleplayer, multiplayer, Extraction Point.

Version differences

The Gold Edition includes the base game and the Extraction Point expansion pack.

The Ultimate Shooter Edition includes the base game and both expansion packs.

The Platinum Collection includes the base game, both expansion packs, and a 10-Day Trial demo of World in Conflict.

The Platinum Edition On GOG, includes the base game, both expansion packs, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth.

The retail only Director's Cut includes the base game, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth, and includes a Dark Horse F.E.A.R. comic book.

F.E.A.R. Combat

In 2006, the multiplayer component of the base game was officially released for free, titled F.E.A.R. Combat.

A fan-maintained client and server are available at F.E.A.R. Combat Community.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Extraction Point	Demo (standalone) (German website, but demo is in English) 2 CDs on the original release, 1 DVD on the Gold and Platinum Collection Release's.
Perseus Mandate	Standalone, works without original game.

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest version for the base game is 1.08.

The expansion packs never received official patches.

4 GB patch

4 GB aware patch

Fixes several issues and improves game performance.

Steam users needs to unpack the executables using Steamless before applying the LAA flag.^[4] (Only the base game needs this as the expansions don't have any DRM.)

Download and run either of these tools: 4GB Patch or Large Address Aware Tool
Apply the patch to FEAR.exe, FEARXP.exe, and FEARXP2.exe in the games installed directory.

HUD & subtitles scaling patch

The HUD and subtitles do not scale at all, and it is difficult to see and read them on 1080p, 32:9, 21:9, 4K resolutions.

Install HUD & subtitles scaling fix
Go to the Fear HUD & Subtitles fix page and select the version that matches the used resolution. (32:9 and 21:9 users should use the 4K option) Unzip the download using the password `pcgw` Extract the contents of the zip file into the `<path-to-game>`, and overwrite all files.

Skip intro videos

Skip intro videos via the native config tool
Navigate to the game's folder, open the `Config.exe` Move to the Options tab and tick the Disable Movies box.

Game data

In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\settings.cfg %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\settings.cfg %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\settings.cfg
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21090/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Key bindings are stored in %PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Profiles\Profile000.gdb (original game), %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Profiles\Profile000.gdb (Extraction Point), %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Profiles\Profile000.gdb (Perseus Mandate)

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%PUBLIC%\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21090/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

F.E.A.R. has 10 save slots, plus 1 quicksave slot and 1 autosave slot. Additional save slots can be made by creating a new player profile. There is no ability to replay completed levels other than loading a manual save.

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game general video settings.

In-game advanced video settings (for CPU).

In-game advanced video settings (for GPU, 1/2).

In-game advanced video settings (for GPU, 2/2).

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		Requires Patch 1.08.
Multi-monitor		Requires Patch 1.08.
Ultra-widescreen		Requires Patch 1.08.
4K Ultra HD		Requires Patch 1.08.
Field of view (FOV)	See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed	See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed	See Borderless fullscreen windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)	Up to 4x FSAA. Soft shadows are not rendered when enabled. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for an alternative. Users with an Nvidia graphics card can force high quality SGSSAA with the `0x004010C1` AA flag in the Nvidia Profile Inspector.
Vertical sync (Vsync)	Double Buffering.
60 FPS
120+ FPS	Breaks at very high framerates. High FPS also breaks the jump in the Extraction Point expansion.^[5] See High framerate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)	See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Widescreen resolution

Widescreen fix is required for Extraction Point only (Steam and GOG versions).

Set custom resolution for Extraction Point^[6]

Go to <path-to-game>\FEARXP
Right-click on the FEARXP.exe application and click on Properties.
Click the Compatibility tab and tick the Disable fullscreen optimizations box and hit Apply.
Run the game once from Steam and then quit once you reach the main menu. This will generate the settings.cfg file.
Go to %PUBLIC%\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP
Open settings.cfg with a text editor.
Change the "ScreenWidth" "640" and "ScreenHeight" "480" lines to match your resolution.
Save your changes and set the file to read-only.

Set custom resolution for Extraction Point (alternative)
Download Rivarez mod. Use the tool provided in the Extraction Point folder to set custom resolution.

4K Ultra HD

In-game FSAA setting must be set to Off before enabling 4K resolution, otherwise you will be stuck in a black screen. If this happens, reset resolution via settings.cfg. If you need AA at 4K, see Anti-aliasing (AA).

F.E.A.R maintains 1:1 HUD scaling at all resolutions (i.e. there is no HUD scaling). This has the benefit of keeping HUD elements sharp, but they also may become very small on high-density monitors, such as 4K monitors sized below 30". Use this fix corresponding to your chosen resolution to increase the HUD size.

Field of view (FOV)

This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.

Set custom FOV^[7]
Go to the game's directory: Base game: `\FEAR` Extraction Point: `\FEARXP` Perseus Mandate: `\FEARXP2` Create a file named `autoexec.cfg` with a text editor. If using a widescreen resolution add this line: `"FovYWidescreen" "XX.00"` where XX is the vertical FOV value. If using a non-widescreen resolution use `"FovY" "XX.00"`

Windowed

FSAA is unavailable in windowed mode. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for an alternative.

Set windowed mode^{[citation needed]}
Go to the game's directory: Base game: `\FEAR` Extraction Point: `\FEARXP` Perseus Mandate: `\FEARXP2` Create a file named `autoexec.cfg` with a text editor. Add `"Windowed" "1"` on a new line.

Borderless fullscreen windowed

FSAA is unavailable in windowed mode. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for an alternative.

If this method doesn't work or causes issues, you can try Borderless fullscreen mode.

Set borderless fullscreen windowed mode^{[citation needed]}

Ensure the game's resolution matches your desktop resolution:
- Launch the game.
- Go to the game's Options > Display > Resolution and change it accordingly. If it's unsupported, check out Widescreen resolution.
- Close the game.
Go to the game's directory:
- Base game: \FEAR
- Extraction Point: \FEARXP
- Perseus Mandate: \FEARXP2
Create a file named autoexec.cfg with a text editor.
Add "Windowed" "2" on a new line.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

The Soft Shadows option will have no effect if the FSAA option is enabled.

MSAA solution (Nvidia only)^[8]

Open the game and disable the FSAA option.
Download and run Nvidia Profile Inspector.
Search and open the game profile.
Set Antialiasing Compatibility to 0x004000C1.
Set Antialiasing Mode to Override any application setting.
Set Antialiasing Setting to 8x Multisampling or your desired level of MSAA/CSAA.
Apply changes. Do the same for the Extraction Point expansion.

Notes

May have a very negative performance impact even on modern systems.

Alternatively, SMAA is available through an injector.

Another method is forcing MSAA through DgVoodoo2.

High framerate

The game struggles to go above 60 FPS by default.

Even with the following fix, framerates above ~200 FPS causes stuttering and lighting problems. Cap the framerate with a tool such as Rivatuner to prevent this.

Cannot be used with ReShade at the same time. (dinput8.dll conflict).

Apply High FPS Patch
Download the DirectInput FPS Fix Unzip to `<path-to-game>` and overwrite all files.

Input

In-game key map settings.

In-game mouse settings.

In-game joystick axis map settings.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration		A slider for mouse smoothing.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion		Available as a separate axis action option.

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers

PlayStation controllers

Generic/other controllers

Additional information
Button prompts
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts
Cursor detection

Audio

In-game audio settings.

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Effects, speech, music
Surround sound		Up to 7.0 output.^[9] May require DirectSound 3D restoration software.
Subtitles		Subtitles are too small at high resolutions; see Small subtitles.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost		Pauses on loss of focus.
EAX support		EAX 2, EAX 4.0.^[10] EAX sound examples with HRTF mod and ALchemy Some localized (all games) and English (Extraction Point only) has missing radio voice when using HW mixing (required for EAX, Surround sound).
Royalty free audio

Enable EAX without sound card

Install Creative ALchemy

Download and install ALchemy v.1.45.03 Universal.
Download GenericALchemyDerestrictor and put it in the installation folder of Creative Alchemy (default location: C:\Program Files\Creative\ALchemy).
Run "GenericALchemyDerestrictor.exe" as administrator and install.
Reboot PC.
Go to Creative ALchemy folder and open "ALchemy.exe"
Add FEAR.exe, FEARXP.exe, FEARXP2.exe and move them to the "enabled" section.
Turn on EAX options in game.

Should work for most EAX compatible games.

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Traditional Chinese				Retail only; Extraction Point was also translated, but Perseus Mandate was not.
French				Retail only.
German				Retail only, censored. For digital versions, download from DeutschPatch or CompiWare. Includes Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate.
Hungarian				Retail only, which is called Gold Edition and includes Extraction Point. Language files available here.
Italian				Retail only. For digital versions, download from here.
Japanese				Untested. Looks like it's possible (includes localizations for the base game and both expansions): https://memoroh.seesaa.net/article/a47445890.html
Polish				Local retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Brazilian Portuguese				Fan translation, download. Fan translation for Extraction Point, download.
Russian				Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Spanish				Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Turkish				Fan translation for platinium collection, download.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Players	Notes
LAN play		16	Versus
Online play		16	Versus, Co-op Install F.E.A.R. Combat Community (SEC2)

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting		Dedicated server software available for Windows and Linux.
Direct IP		You need to create a shortcut to the game, write the command `+join ip:port` in the parameters. Then launch the shortcut.

Ports

Protocol	Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP	27888
UDP	27888

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes	State	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision		Disable game crosshair by turning the transparency all the way down and then enable 3DVision 3D crosshair (`Ctrl`+`F12`). Any depth adjustments must be done via keyboard shortcuts, as the Nvidia pyramid's scroll wheel will not work.
vorpX		G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest
Novint Falcon

Issues unresolved

Long save times

When playing the game, exiting and launching it again without logging out of Windows, saving can take very long. To work around that, log out and back into the Windows profile (or restart the computer) before re-launching the game.^[11]

Issues fixed

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.

Game crashes when loading a map in LAN as a Listen server

Host the game as a dedicated server and then join with the FEAR Combat client.^[12]

Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2 and disable fullscreen optimizations/display scaling on high DPI settings^{[citation needed]}

"Disconnected from server" when playing singleplayer

Method 1: Apply the 4 GB patch^{[citation needed]}

Method 2: If the game shows this error when loading a level, set texture resolution to Medium^{[citation needed]}

Slow level loading

Occurs only on Windows Vista and 7, because of the special graphic stack WDDM.^[13]

Apply the 4 GB patch^{[citation needed]}

Disable Windows Aero^[14]

Low frame rate

Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with Logitech devices.

See High framerate

Black screen on ATI/AMD graphics cards

Disable Soft Shadows and Pixel Doubling in the game's settings^{[citation needed]}

Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3^{[citation needed]}

Install RuntimePack.^{[citation needed]}

Flickering textures on modern systems

Use dgVoodoo2 wrapper
Download dgVoodoo 2. Unpack to `<path-to-game>` the following files: `dgVoodooCpl.exe`, `MS\x86\d3d9.dll`.

(nVidia only) Enhancing the in-game AA to SGSSAA may solve this issue as well. (further testing is required)^[15]

Broken shadow rendering on Nvidia graphics

Fix shadow corruption^[16]
Download the registry tweak. Run `ON_DisableVidMemVBs.reg` before you start playing F.E.A.R. to fix shadow corruption. Run `OFF_DisableVidMemVBs.reg` after playing F.E.A.R. to disable the tweak. This is needed because this tweak has an extremely negative performance effect for other games. If you don't care about performance in other games, you can leave it on constantly.

Soft shadows do not work combined with FSAA

This is due to the features of the engine and the artificial limitation of the simultaneous use of anti-aliasing with soft shadows, since they can cause graphic artifacts on the shadows.

See Anti-aliasing (AA) for alternative AA solution^[8]

Screen shaking, broken physics

This is most likely related to issues with high frame rate

Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS^[17]^[18]^[19]^[20]
See Frame rate capping.

Turn off FSAA^{[citation needed]}

No dialogue playing

Enable/install Windows Media Player^{[citation needed]}
Windows N/KN versions: install Windows Media Player. Windows Vista and later: open the Start screen/Start menu, type `OptionalFeatures.exe` and press `↵ Enter`. Then, ensure Windows Media Player is ticked. Windows XP: press `⊞ Win`+`R`, type `appwiz.cpl` and press `↵ Enter`, choose Add/Remove Windows Components. Then, ensure Windows Media Player is enabled in the list.

Missing radio voices when using hardware audio mixing

Some Localized versions have this problem for all games. The English version does not suffer from this issue, except for the Extraction Point expansion.

Install an unofficial fix
Download fix: Russian version; French/German/Spanish/Italian version; English (Extraction Point). Extract files to `<path-to-game>`.

No gunshot sound

Install Creative Alchemy^{[citation needed]}
Install Alchemy. If using a non-Creative sound card, use GenericALchemyDerestrictor as well.

Key mappings are not assigned

Run the game as administrator

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	8, 9.0c
Shader Model support	1.1, 2

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	Havok
Audio	EAX Unified, Windows Media Player
Cutscenes	Bink Video
Multiplayer	GameSpy
Anti-cheat	PunkBuster	^{[citation needed]}

Official SDK

The Steam version includes the SDK with the game.^[21] Make sure you read instructions

DevMode

DevMode gives the ability to use the debug keys in order to trigger commands like hide HUD, stop time, and fast forward and to load any map, including a few demo levels.

F.E.A.R: AI Upscaled Textures Mod

Too unstable on the Retail version (frequent crashes and geometry disappears when hitting a checkpoint).

AI upscaled texture pack that has been processed to aim for stability and upgrading textures that practically improve visual quality.

The installer no longer features a basic install option, but rather includes a separate Lite version of the files to use to overwrite over a full installation for stability.

Supports Extraction Point expansion.

Does not support Perseus Mandate expansion.

Completely replaces some textures with new ones.

Persistent decals

Makes blood, bullet holes etc. permanent.

Use Rivarez Mod^[22]

Download and extract Rivarez mod.
Take everything from the folder "Without weapons changes" and copy it to the game folder (where the FEAR.exe is). Confirm override.

Notes

Only works in the base game and Extraction Point, not for Perseus Mandate.

Includes tool for more resolutions in Extraction Point.

Dynamic flashlight

Flashlight will cast dynamic shadows

Download the mod here.
Extract the .Arch00 file for the chosen version of flashlight to <path-to-game>.
Open Default.archcfg in a text editor in FEAR's installation folder.
Add the line LC_FlashlightMod.Arch00 or LC_FlashlightMod_WIDE.Arch00 to the end of the list, corresponding to which mod you installed.

Notes

Only works with the base F.E.A.R. game, Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate expansions are not supported.

LC_FlashlightMod_WIDE.Arch00 casts shadows from your own weapons, which can be a hindrance.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	2000	XP(64 bit)
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium IV 1.7 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1600+	Intel Pentium IV 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+
System memory (RAM)	512 MB	1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	17 GB ^{[Note 2]}
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 4200 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 1.1 support	Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support
Sound (audio device)	16-bit DirectX compatible	Sound Blaster X-Fi series

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 (21090) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
↑ The GOG version of "F.E.A.R. Platinum" takes up 15.6 GB

References

↑ Official page (Russian) - last accessed on 2023-07-27
↑ FEAR installed SecuROM all over my computer. Does anyone know how to get rid of it?, page 9 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
↑ File Comparison hosted on GDrive - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2022-07-31
Confirmed just now on my Steam copy. Also note that it is against the wiki policy to provide more instructions regarding Steamless than this.
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-01-21
↑ F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills - last accessed on May 2023
↑ ^8.0 ^8.1 F.E.A.R.: Anti Aliasing and Soft Shadows – together, on nVidia! » The GAT at XIN.at
↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Game Freezing When Saving - last accessed on 2021-02-05
↑ Topic: Game won't start/maps not loading | FEAR Combat Community
↑ DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack - last accessed on
↑ [1] - last accessed on
↑ Verified by User:ChaosBahamut on 2020-9-27
↑ F.E.A.R. Shadows are still broken - GeForce Forums - last accessed on 2017-04-16
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
↑ FEAR SDK Problem With Steam Version? - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023

[Proton_path_note-5] 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 (21090) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (21090) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[Note-24] The GOG version of "F.E.A.R. Platinum" takes up 15.6 GB

[1] Official page (Russian) - last accessed on 2023-07-27

[2] FEAR installed SecuROM all over my computer. Does anyone know how to get rid of it?, page 9 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023

[3] File Comparison hosted on GDrive - last accessed on May 2023

[4] Verified by User:Aemony on 2022-07-31
Confirmed just now on my Steam copy. Also note that it is against the wiki policy to provide more instructions regarding Steamless than this.

[6] Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023

[refcheck_Plok-7] Verified by User:Plok on 2022-01-21

[8] F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills - last accessed on May 2023

[AA-9] 8.0 ^8.1 F.E.A.R.: Anti Aliasing and Soft Shadows – together, on nVidia! » The GAT at XIN.at

[10] PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023

[11] Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023

[12] Game Freezing When Saving - last accessed on 2021-02-05

[13] Topic: Game won't start/maps not loading | FEAR Combat Community

[14] DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack - last accessed on

[15] [1] - last accessed on

[16] Verified by User:ChaosBahamut on 2020-9-27

[17] F.E.A.R. Shadows are still broken - GeForce Forums - last accessed on 2017-04-16

[18] Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023

[19] Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023

[20] Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023

[21] Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023

[22] FEAR SDK Problem With Steam Version? - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)

[23] Reddit - last accessed on May 2023

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Developers

	Monolith Productions
Extraction Point	TimeGate Studios
Publishers
2005-2008	Sierra Entertainment
2009-present	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Russia	SoftClub^[1]
Engines
	Lithtech Jupiter EX
Release dates
Windows	October 18, 2005
Reception
Metacritic	88
IGDB	81
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes	Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	First-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Action, FPS
Art styles	Realistic
Themes	Horror, Contemporary
Series	F.E.A.R.

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+|lutris       = fear
 |strategywiki =
-|mobygames    = fear-first-encounter-assault-recon
+|mobygames    = 19787
 |wikipedia    = F.E.A.R. (video game)
 |winehq       = 2878
 |license      = commercial
 }}
-{{Series|F.E.A.R.}}
-'''Key points'''
+{{Introduction
-{{ii}} Master servers for multiplayer were shut down on December 19, 2012. See [http://fear-community.org FEAR Combat Community].
+|introduction      =
-{{++}} The multiplayer component (F.E.A.R. Combat) is free to download and continues to be supported by the [http://fear-community.org/ community].
-{{++}} Features an in-game benchmarking system. (It is not accurate to in game performance)
+|release history   = The first expansion pack, '''''Extraction Point''''', was released in October 2006. The second one, ''Perseus Mandate'', was released in November 2007 as a standalone product and is handled in [[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate|its own article]]. In 2006, a multiplayer-only client titled '''''[[#F.E.A.R. Combat|F.E.A.R. Combat]]''''' was also released.
-{{--}} Potential performance issues on modern machines, See [[#Low_frame_rate|Low Frame Rate]].
-{{ii}} Potential graphics issues on modern nVidia GeForce only, use the [[#Flickering_textures_on_modern_systems|Dx9->Dx11 Wrapping]].
+|current state     =
+}}
 '''General information'''
@@ Line 38: / Line 53: @@
 {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Extraction Point)
-{{mm}} [http://fear-community.org/ F.E.A.R. Combat Community]
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21120/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Perseus Mandate)
 ==Availability==
 {{Availability|
-{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key| {{DRM|SecuROM|7.00.00.0128}}, 5 CDs or 1 DVD.| | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key| {{DRM|SecuROM|7.00.00.0128}}, 5 CDs or 1 DVD. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2022-1 | Steam | Ultimate Shooter Edition. The only version available in Germany. |  | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| GOG.com | fear_platinum | DRM-free | Platinum Edition.<br>Multiplayer executable creates dormant [[SecuROM]] files.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/fear_installed_securom_all_over_my_computer_does_anyone_know_how_to_get_rid_of_it/post162|title=FEAR installed SecuROM all over my computer. Does anyone know how to get rid of it?, page 9 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| GMG | fear | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam-sub | 12357 | Steam, DRM-free | Complete Pack. Expansions don't require Steam to be running. | | Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-FEAR | activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}} | | Windows | unavailable }}
-{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2022-1 | Steam | Ultimate Shooter Edition.  |  | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 21090 | Steam | Standalone release. SDK needs fixes in registry. |  | Windows | unavailable }}
-{{Availability/row| GOG.com | fear_platinum | DRM-free | Multiplayer executable creates dormant [[SecuROM]] files.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/fear_installed_securom_all_over_my_computer_does_anyone_know_how_to_get_rid_of_it/post162 FEAR installed SecuROM all over my computer. Does anyone know how to get rid of it?, page 9 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GMG | fear | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Steam | 21090 | Steam | [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/12357 Complete Pack] also available. SDK need fixes on registry. |  | Windows }}
 }}
-{{ii}} The GOG.com and Steam releases include both F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and [[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate]]
+{{ii}} The GOG install removes SecuROM, GameSpy, and Punkbuster. GOG is 15.6 GB [136 files], Steam is 16.5 GB [161 files].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://drive.google.com/open?id=1unU12T1j8LPKlWTAE_sPhpM-YChuPYuP|title=File Comparison hosted on GDrive|date=May 2023}}</ref>
-{{ii}} The GOG install removes SecuROM, GameSpy, and Punkbuster. GOG is 15.6GB [136 files], Steam is 16.5GB [161 files]. <ref>[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1unU12T1j8LPKlWTAE_sPhpM-YChuPYuP File Comparison hosted on GDrive]</ref>
+{{ii}} Not available for sale on GOG and Steam in Germany.
-{{ii}} Additional weapons, instant action levels, and a bonus mission are only in the console versions. Also, content added in F.E.A.R. Files, a Xbox 360 port of expansion packs, are not present on PC.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgvzW0dXfOM&t=1076 The Rise and Fall of F.E.A.R.]</ref>
+{{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/f-e-a-r/file/f-e-a-r-single-player-demo singleplayer], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/f-e-a-r/file/f-e-a-r-multiplayer-demo multiplayer], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/f-e-a-r/file/f-e-a-r-extraction-point-singleplayer-demo Extraction Point].
+===Version differences===
+{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and the Extraction Point expansion pack.
+{{ii}} The '''Ultimate Shooter Edition''' includes the base game and both expansion packs.
+{{ii}} The '''Platinum Collection''' includes the base game, both expansion packs, and a 10-Day Trial demo of World in Conflict.
+{{ii}} The '''Platinum Edition''' On GOG, includes the base game, both expansion packs, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth.
+{{ii}} The retail only '''Director's Cut''' includes the base game, making-of footage, a live action "declassified" Alma interview, and a F.E.A.R. Machinima episode created by Rooster Teeth, and includes a Dark Horse F.E.A.R. comic book.
+===F.E.A.R. Combat===
+{{ii}} In 2006, the multiplayer component of the base game was officially released for free, titled '''F.E.A.R. Combat'''.
+{{++}} A fan-maintained client and server are available at [https://fear-community.org F.E.A.R. Combat Community].
+==Monetization==
 {{DLC|
-{{DLC/row| Extraction Point | [https://www.4players.de/4players.php/download_info/Downloads/Download/45526/FEAR_Extraction_Point/Singleplayer-Demo.html Demo] (standalone) (German website, but demo is in English) | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Extraction Point | [https://www.4players.de/4players.php/download_info/Downloads/Download/45526/FEAR_Extraction_Point/Singleplayer-Demo.html Demo] (standalone) (German website, but demo is in English) 2 CDs on the original release, 1 DVD on the Gold and Platinum Collection Release's. | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| [[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate|Perseus Mandate]] | Standalone, work without original game. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| [[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate|Perseus Mandate]] | Standalone, works without original game. | Windows }}
 }}
-{{ii}} Not available for sale in Germany due to German censorship laws.
 ==Essential improvements==
 ===Patches===
-Latest version is [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/1552/7/ 1.08].
+{{ii}} The latest version for the base game is [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/1552/7/ 1.08].
+{{ii}} The expansion packs never received official patches.
-===Community patch===
+===4 GB patch===
-The FEAR multiplayer master server was shut down on December 19, 2012. The community has developed an unofficial patch for the game and is offering new FEAR Combat CD keys for free. The latest version of the community-supported FEAR Combat client and new CD keys can be obtained from the [http://fear-community.org/ Fear Combat Community website] or [http://lastremain.de lastremain.de].
+{{Fixbox|description=4 GB aware patch|fix=
+{{++}} Fixes several issues and improves game performance.
+{{mm}} Steam users needs to unpack the executables using Steamless before applying the LAA flag.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2022-07-31|comment=Confirmed just now on my Steam copy. Also note that it is against the wiki policy to provide more instructions regarding Steamless than this.}}</ref> (Only the base game needs this as the expansions don't have any DRM.)
+#Download and run either of these tools: [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 4GB Patch] or [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/ Large Address Aware Tool]
+# Apply the patch to {{file|FEAR.exe}}, {{file|FEARXP.exe}}, and {{file|FEARXP2.exe}} in the games installed directory.
+}}
-===Skip intro videos===
+===HUD & subtitles scaling patch===
-{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos via native config tool|fix=
+{{--}} The HUD and subtitles do not scale at all, and it is difficult to see and read them on 1080p, 32:9, 21:9, 4K resolutions.
-#You can navigate to the game's folder, open the Config.exe, move over to the Options tab and tick the disable movies box here to skip movies easily.
+{{Fixbox|description=Install HUD & subtitles scaling fix|fix=
+# Go to the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1813-fear-collection-small-font-fix-by-deus-and-montonero/ Fear HUD & Subtitles fix page] and select the version that matches the used resolution. (32:9 and 21:9 users should use the 4K option)
+# Unzip the download using the password <code>pcgw</code>
+# Extract the contents of the zip file into the {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}, and overwrite all files.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
-# Open {{file|settings.cfg}}.
-# Add a new line: <code>"DisableMovies" "1"</code>
-'''Notes'''
+===Skip intro videos===
-{{ii}} This doesn't skip the first splash screen which acts as a loading screen.
+{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos via the native config tool|fix=
+# Navigate to the game's folder, open the {{file|Config.exe}}
+# Move to the Options tab and tick the Disable Movies box.
 }}
-===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-hd F.E.A.R: HD Textures v1.1]===
-{{++}} AI upscale texture pack that has been processed to aim for stability and upgrading textures that practically improve visual quality
-{{++}} Includes an installer that allows you to between a more stable basic installation and a full installation
-{{ii}} Does not support Extraction Point yet and will not support [[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate|Perseus Mandate]]
-{{ii}} Completely replaces some textures with new ones
 ==Game data==
@@ Line 89: / Line 118: @@
 ===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\settings.cfg|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\settings.cfg}}
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\settings.cfg|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\settings.cfg|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\settings.cfg}}
 }}
-{{ii}} Key bindings are stored in <code>{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Profiles\Profile000.gdb</code> and <code>{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Profiles\Profile000.gdb</code>
+{{ii}} Key bindings are stored in {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Profiles\Profile000.gdb}} (original game), {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Profiles\Profile000.gdb}} (Extraction Point), {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Profiles\Profile000.gdb}} (Perseus Mandate)
 ===Save game data location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer}}
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|public}}\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP2\Save\Profile000\SinglePlayer}}
 }}
 {{ii}} F.E.A.R. has 10 save slots, plus 1 quicksave slot and 1 autosave slot. Additional save slots can be made by creating a new player profile. There is no ability to replay completed levels other than loading a manual save.
@@ Line 101: / Line 130: @@
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|discord                =
+|discord                   =
-|discord notes          =
+|discord notes             =
-|epic games store       =
+|epic games launcher       =
-|epic games store notes =
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|gog galaxy             = false
+|gog galaxy                = false
-|gog galaxy notes       =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
-|origin                 =
+|origin                    =
-|origin notes           =
+|origin notes              =
-|steam cloud            = false
+|steam cloud               = false
-|steam cloud notes      =
+|steam cloud notes         =
-|uplay                  =
+|ubisoft connect           =
-|uplay notes            =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
-|xbox cloud             =
+|xbox cloud                =
-|xbox cloud notes       =
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
-==Video settings==
+==Video==
 {{Image|FEAR General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 {{Image|FEAR Advanced Video CPU.png|In-game advanced video settings (for CPU).}}
 {{Image|FEAR Advanced Video GPU 1.png|In-game advanced video settings (for GPU, 1/2).}}
 {{Image|FEAR Advanced Video GPU 2.png|In-game advanced video settings (for GPU, 2/2).}}
-{{Video settings
+{{Video
 |wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/fear
 |widescreen wsgf award      = gold
@@ Line 129: / Line 158: @@
 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     = incomplete
 |widescreen resolution      = true
-|widescreen resolution notes= Requires [[#Patches|Patch 1.08]]. See also [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
+|widescreen resolution notes= Requires [[#Patches|Patch 1.08]].
 |multimonitor               = true
-|multimonitor notes         = Requires [[#Patches|Patch 1.08]]. See also [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
+|multimonitor notes         = Requires [[#Patches|Patch 1.08]].
 |ultrawidescreen            = true
-|ultrawidescreen notes      = Requires [[#Patches|Patch 1.08]]. See also [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = Requires [[#Patches|Patch 1.08]].
 |4k ultra hd                = true
-|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]].
+|4k ultra hd notes          = Requires [[#Patches|Patch 1.08]].
 |fov                        = hackable
 |fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
@@ Line 141: / Line 170: @@
 |windowed notes             = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 |borderless windowed        = hackable
-|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
+|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
 |anisotropic                = true
 |anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 |antialiasing               = true
-|antialiasing notes         = Up to 4x [[FSAA]]. Soft shadows are not rendered when enabled.<br>See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for an alternative.
+|antialiasing notes         = Up to 4x [[FSAA]]. Soft shadows are not rendered when enabled.<br>See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for an alternative. Users with an Nvidia graphics card can force high quality [[SGSSAA]] with the <code>0x004010C1</code> AA flag in the Nvidia Profile Inspector.
+|upscaling                  = unknown
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
 |vsync                      = true
-|vsync notes                =
+|vsync notes                = Double Buffering.
 |60 fps                     = true
 |60 fps notes               =
-|120 fps                    = true
+|120 fps                    = limited
-|120 fps notes              =
+|120 fps notes              = Breaks at very high framerates. High FPS also breaks the jump in the Extraction Point expansion.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21110/discussions/0/622954302093164555|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> See [[#High framerate|High framerate]].
-|hdr                        = unknown
+|hdr                        = false
 |hdr notes                  =
-|color blind                = unknown
+|color blind                = false
 |color blind notes          =
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
-{{ii}} Widescreen fix is required for the Extraction Point expansion only (STEAM and GOG VERSIONS).
+{{ii}} Widescreen fix is required for Extraction Point only (Steam and GOG versions).
-{{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution|ref={{cn|date=November 2019}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution for Extraction Point|ref=<ref name="refcheck Plok">{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-01-21|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
-# Click the <code>Settings</code> symbol on Steam and then <code>Manage\Browse Local Files</code>
+# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\FEARXP|folder}}
-# Doubleclick the <code>FEARXP</code> folder, and right click on the <code>FEARXP.exe</code> application and click on Properties
+# Right-click on the {{file|FEARXP.exe}} application and click on Properties.
-# Click the <code>Compatability</code> tab and tick the <code>Disable fullscreen optimizations</code> box and hit Apply
+# Click the <code>Compatibility</code> tab and tick the <code>Disable fullscreen optimizations</code> box and hit Apply.
-# Run the game once from Steam and then quit once you reach the main menu. This will generate the <code>settings.cfg</code> file
+# Run the game once from Steam and then quit once you reach the main menu. This will generate the {{file|settings.cfg}} file.
-# Go to <code>C:\Users\Public\Documents\Monolith Productions\FEAR</code>
+# Go to {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP|folder}}
-# Open <code>settings.cfg</code> with a text editor.
+# Open {{file|settings.cfg}} with a text editor.
 # Change the <code>"ScreenWidth" "640"</code> and <code>"ScreenHeight" "480"</code> lines to match your resolution.
 # Save your changes and set the file to read-only.
+}}
-'''Notes'''
+{{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution for Extraction Point (alternative)|fix=
-{{ii}} For some versions, <code>settings.cfg</code> for the Extraction Point expansion is located at <code>C:\Users\Public\Documents\TimeGate Studios\FEARXP</code>
+# Download [https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-xp-rivarez-mod Rivarez mod].
+# Use the tool provided in the Extraction Point folder to set custom resolution.
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]===
 {{ii}} In-game FSAA setting '''must''' be set to Off before enabling 4K resolution, otherwise you will be stuck in a black screen. If this happens, reset resolution via {{file|settings.cfg}}. If you need AA at 4K, see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
-{{ii}} F.E.A.R maintains 1:1 HUD scaling at all resolutions (i.e. there is no HUD scaling). This has the benefit of keeping HUD elements sharp, but they also may become very small on high-density monitors, such as 4K monitors sized below 30". Use this fix corresponding to your chosen resolution to increase the HUD size: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=180211741
+{{ii}} F.E.A.R maintains 1:1 HUD scaling at all resolutions (i.e. there is no HUD scaling). This has the benefit of keeping HUD elements sharp, but they also may become very small on high-density monitors, such as 4K monitors sized below 30". [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=180211741 Use this fix] corresponding to your chosen resolution to increase the HUD size.
 ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 {{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help.
-{{Fixbox|description=Set custom FOV|ref=<ref>[http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/comment/2396/#Comment_2396 F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills]</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Set custom FOV|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/comment/2396/#Comment_2396|title=F.E.A.R. - Can FOV be changed? - Dead End Thrills|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 # Go to the game's directory:
-#* Base game: <code>\FEAR</code>
+#* Base game: {{file|\FEAR|folder}}
-#* Extraction Point: <code>\FEARXP</code>
+#* Extraction Point: {{file|\FEARXP|folder}}
+#* Perseus Mandate: {{file|\FEARXP2|folder}}
 # Create a file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor.
 # If using a widescreen resolution add this line: <code>"FovYWidescreen" "XX.00"</code> where XX is the vertical FOV value. If using a non-widescreen resolution use <code>"FovY" "XX.00"</code>
@@ Line 195: / Line 230: @@
 {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 # Go to the game's directory:
-#* Base game: <code>\FEAR</code>
+#* Base game: {{file|\FEAR|folder}}
-#* Extraction Point: <code>\FEARXP</code>
+#* Extraction Point: {{file|\FEARXP|folder}}
+#* Perseus Mandate: {{file|\FEARXP2|folder}}
 # Create a file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor.
 # Add {{code|"Windowed" "1"}} on a new line.
+}}
+===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
+{{ii}} FSAA is unavailable in windowed mode. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for an alternative.
+{{ii}} If this method doesn't work or causes issues, you can try [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen mode]].
+{{Fixbox|description=Set borderless fullscreen windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
+# Ensure the game's resolution matches your desktop resolution:
+#* Launch the game.
+#* Go to the game's Options > Display > Resolution and change it accordingly. If it's unsupported, check out [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
+#* Close the game.
+# Go to the game's directory:
+#* Base game: {{file|\FEAR|folder}}
+#* Extraction Point: {{file|\FEARXP|folder}}
+#* Perseus Mandate: {{file|\FEARXP2|folder}}
+# Create a file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor.
+# Add {{code|"Windowed" "2"}} on a new line.
 }}
@@ Line 215: / Line 268: @@
 '''Notes'''
 {{--}} May have a very negative performance impact even on modern systems.
-{{ii}} Alternatively, SMAA is available through an [http://mrhaandi.blogspot.com/p/injectsmaa.html injector].
+{{ii}} Alternatively, [[SMAA]] is available through an [https://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Video-Tweak/injectSMAA.shtml injector].
+{{ii}} Another method is forcing [[MSAA]] through [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|DgVoodoo2]].
 }}
-==Input settings==
+====High framerate====
+{{--}} The game struggles to go above 60 FPS by default.
+{{--}} Even with the following fix, framerates above ~200 FPS causes stuttering and lighting problems. Cap the framerate with a tool such as Rivatuner to prevent this.
+{{ii}} Cannot be used with [https://reshade.me/ ReShade] at the same time. ({{file|dinput8.dll}} conflict).
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply High FPS Patch|fix=
+#Download the  [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix/ DirectInput FPS Fix]
+#Unzip to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} and overwrite all files.
+}}
+==Input==
 {{Image|FEAR Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 {{Image|FEAR Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}}
 {{Image|FEAR Joystick Remapping.png|In-game joystick axis map settings.}}
-{{Input settings
+{{Input
 |key remap                 = true
 |key remap notes           =
@@ Line 233: / Line 296: @@
 |invert mouse y-axis       = true
 |invert mouse y-axis notes =
-|touchscreen               = unknown
+|touchscreen               = false
 |touchscreen notes         =
 |controller support        = true
@@ Line 287: / Line 350: @@
 }}
-==Audio settings==
+==Audio==
 {{Image|FEAR Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
-{{Audio settings
+{{Audio
 |separate volume          = true
 |separate volume notes    = Effects, speech, music
 |surround sound           = true
-|surround sound notes     = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]].
+|surround sound notes     = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]].
 |subtitles                = true
 |subtitles notes          = Subtitles are too small at high resolutions; see [[#Small subtitles|Small subtitles]].
 |closed captions          = false
 |closed captions notes    =
-|mute on focus lost       = true
+|mute on focus lost       = always on
 |mute on focus lost notes = Pauses on loss of focus.
 |eax support              = true
-|eax support notes        = EAX 2, EAX 4.0.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051027025836/http://www.soundblaster.com/gaming/fear/ Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)]</ref>  [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUKvxbrW3gl6hXeXVwPxILsPaEpwmlXX7 EAX sound examples with HRTF mod and ALchemy] The Russian version has problems playing some dialogs in EAX, a fix here[https://www.playground.ru/files/f_e_a_r_obnovlenie_ofitsialnoj_rusifikatsii-50809/].
+|eax support notes        = EAX 2, EAX 4.0.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051027025836/http://www.soundblaster.com/gaming/fear/|title=Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUKvxbrW3gl6hXeXVwPxILsPaEpwmlXX7 EAX sound examples with HRTF mod and ALchemy] Some localized (all games) and English (Extraction Point only) has [[#Missing radio voices when using hardware audio mixing|missing radio voice when using HW mixing]] (required for EAX, Surround sound).
+|royalty free audio       = always on
+|royalty free audio notes =
+}}
+===Enable EAX without sound card===
+{{Fixbox|description=Install Creative ALchemy|fix=
+# Download and install [https://archive.org/details/creative-alchemy-all-versions ALchemy v.1.45.03 Universal].
+# Download [https://www.mediafire.com/file/387vesqfe7o91f4/GenericALchemyDerestrictor-1.0.zip/file GenericALchemyDerestrictor] and put it in the installation folder of Creative Alchemy (default location: C:\Program Files\Creative\ALchemy).
+# Run "GenericALchemyDerestrictor.exe" as administrator and install.
+# Reboot PC.
+# Go to Creative ALchemy folder and open "ALchemy.exe"
+# Add FEAR.exe, FEARXP.exe, FEARXP2.exe and move them to the "enabled" section.
+# Turn on EAX options in game.
+{{ii}} Should work for most EAX compatible games.
 }}
@@ Line 311: / Line 388: @@
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Traditional Chinese
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Retail only; Extraction Point was also translated, but Perseus Mandate was not.
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 318: / Line 403: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = Retail only.
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 326: / Line 411: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Retail only. For digital version download from [https://deutschpatch.de/data/FEAR%20Platinum-DE%20Patch.exe DeutschPatch] or [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/465-f-e-a-r-platinum-deutsch-patch/?highlight=f.e.a.r CompiWare]. Includes Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate.
+  |notes     = Retail only, censored. For digital versions, download from [https://deutschpatch.de/data/FEAR%20Platinum-DE%20Patch.exe DeutschPatch] or [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/465-f-e-a-r-platinum-deutsch-patch/?highlight=f.e.a.r CompiWare]. Includes Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate.
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Hungarian
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Retail only, which is called '''Gold Edition''' and includes Extraction Point. [https://cpp.mx/langs Language files available here].
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 334: / Line 427: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Retail only. For digital version download from See [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=215883178 here] for the Steam version translation.
+  |notes     = Retail only. For digital versions, download from [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=215883178 here].
   |fan       =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Hungarian
+  |language  = Japanese
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = unknown
+ |subtitles = unknown
+ |notes     = Untested. Looks like it's possible (includes localizations for the base game and both expansions): https://memoroh.seesaa.net/article/a47445890.html
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Polish
   |interface = true
   |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Retail only, which is called '''Gold Edition''' and includes Extraction Point. [https://mega.nz/file/FLgkHTpQ#TuvmKQZcl4lepbHVwMDNwV_6WeQ3nr-VcMluliUIRDE Language files available here].
+  |notes     = Local retail only. Patch for digital release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2207-fear-platinum-aka-ultimate-shooter-edition-polish-translation here].
   |fan       =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
 |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
-|interface = true
+|interface = hackable
 |audio     = false
-|subtitles = true
+|subtitles = hackable
 |fan       = true
 |notes     = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1478_baixar-traducao-para-f-e-a-r-f-e-a-r.html download].<br/>Fan translation for Extraction Point, [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1479_baixar-traducao-para-f-e-a-r-extraction-point-f-e-a-r-extraction-point.html download].
@@ Line 370: / Line 471: @@
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
- |language  = Polish
+|language  = Turkish
- |interface = true
+|interface = hackable
- |audio     = false
+|audio     = false
- |subtitles = true
+|subtitles = hackable
- |notes     = Local retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1833822150 here].
+|fan       = true
- |fan       =
+|notes     = Fan translation for platinium collection, [https://sinnerclownceviri.com/konu/f-e-a-r-platinum-collection-tuerkce-yama-swat.1562/#gsc.tab=0 download].
 }}
+}}
+==Network==
+{{Network/Multiplayer
+|local play           =
+|local play players   =
+|local play modes     =
+|local play notes     =
+|lan play             = true
+|lan play players     = 16
+|lan play modes       = Versus
+|lan play notes       =
+|online play          = hackable
+|online play players  = 16
+|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
+|online play notes    = Install [https://fear-community.org/sec2-2-1-0-final-update-releases/ F.E.A.R. Combat Community (SEC2)]
+|asynchronous         =
+|asynchronous notes   =
+}}
+{{Network/Connections
+|matchmaking        = unknown
+|matchmaking notes  =
+|p2p                = unknown
+|p2p notes          =
+|dedicated          = true
+|dedicated notes    =
+|self-hosting       = true
+|self-hosting notes = Dedicated server software available for [http://fear-community.org/downloads/ Windows and Linux].
+|direct ip          = true
+|direct ip notes    = You need to create a shortcut to the game, write the command <code>+join ip:port</code> in the parameters. Then launch the shortcut.
+}}{{Network/Ports
+|tcp  = 27888
+|udp  = 27888
+|upnp = unknown
 }}
@@ Line 389: / Line 525: @@
 |native 3d notes             =
 |nvidia 3d vision            = true
-|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Disable game crosshair by turning the transparency all the way down and then enable 3DVision 3D crosshair ({{key|Ctrl|F12}}). Any depth adjustments must be done via KB shortcuts, as the Nvidia pyramid's scroll wheel will not work.
+|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Disable game crosshair by turning the transparency all the way down and then enable 3DVision 3D crosshair ({{key|Ctrl|F12}}). Any depth adjustments must be done via keyboard shortcuts, as the Nvidia pyramid's scroll wheel will not work.
 |tridef 3d                   = unknown
 |tridef 3d notes             =
@@ Line 395: / Line 531: @@
 |iz3d notes                  =
 |vorpx                       = true
-|vorpx modes                 = G3D,DirectVR
+|vorpx modes                 = G3D, DirectVR
 |vorpx notes                 = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 |htc vive                    =
@@ Line 419: / Line 555: @@
 |play area room-scale        =
 |play area room-scale notes  =
-}}
-==Network==
-{{Network/Multiplayer
-|local play           =
-|local play players   =
-|local play modes     =
-|local play notes     =
-|lan play             = true
-|lan play players     =
-|lan play modes       = Versus
-|lan play notes       =
-|online play          = true
-|online play players  =
-|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
-|online play notes    = Master server is offline; use [http://fear-community.org FEAR Combat Community] version (mirror [http://lastremain.de] lastremain.de). For co-op install [http://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-coop Coop Warfare] mod,  co-op server with all SP levels - [https://www.moddb.com/games/fear/downloads/fearcombat-coop-server fearcombat-coop-server].
-|asynchronous         =
-|asynchronous notes   =
-}}
-{{Network/Connections
-|matchmaking        = unknown
-|matchmaking notes  =
-|p2p                = unknown
-|p2p notes          =
-|dedicated          = true
-|dedicated notes    =
-|self-hosting       = true
-|self-hosting notes = Dedicated server software available for [http://fear-community.org/downloads/ Windows and Linux].
-|direct ip          = true
-|direct ip notes    = You need to create a shortcut to the game, write the command +join ip:port in the parameters. Then launch the shortcut.
-}}{{Network/Ports
-|tcp  = 27888
-|udp  = 27888
-|upnp =
 }}
 ==Issues unresolved==
 ===Long save times===
-When playing the game, exiting and launching it again without logging out of Windows, saving can take very long. To work around that, log out and back into your Windows profile (or restart your computer) before re-launching the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/133261907138898387|title=Game Freezing When Saving|date=2021-02-05}}</ref>
+When playing the game, exiting and launching it again without logging out of Windows, saving can take very long. To work around that, log out and back into the Windows profile (or restart the computer) before re-launching the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/133261907138898387|title=Game Freezing When Saving|date=2021-02-05}}</ref>
 ==Issues fixed==
-{{ii}} '''TweakGuides''' has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/FEAR_1.html here].
+{{ii}} '''TweakGuides''' has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [https://tweakguides.pcgamingwiki.com/FEAR_1.html here].
-===Slow loading level and aero disabling===
+===Game crashes when loading a map in LAN as a Listen server===
-{{Fixbox|description=Fix slow load level and spontaneous shutdown aero interface|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Host the game as a dedicated server and then join with the FEAR Combat client.|ref=<ref>[https://fear-community.org/forums/topic/game-wont-startmaps-not-loading/ Topic: Game won't start/maps not loading | FEAR Combat Community]</ref>|fix=
-* Install game and addons only on Windows XP, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://vk.com/topic-149428471_39019230|title=|date=}}</ref>
+}}
-* Also you can use 4gb_patch for game and addons Extraction Point, Perseus Mandate.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371|title=|date=}}</ref>
-'''Notes'''
+{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP2 and disable fullscreen optimizations/display scaling on high DPI settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{ii}} Occurs only on Windows Vista and Windows 7, because of the special graphic stack WDDM.
-{{ii}} Using Windows 8.1 or 10 significantly reduces the launch time of the level, perhaps this is due to improvements in the WDDM graphics stack.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/9543/the-windows-10-review/13|title=DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack|date=}}</ref>
-{{ii}} Despite the fact that this patch increases the limit of used memory from 2GB to 4GB, the game doesn't need this much, but it does noticeably increase the launch speed of the level.
-{{--}} This patch is not compatible with the original game from Steam and F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.
 }}
-===Control key settings are not assigned===
+==="Disconnected from server" when playing singleplayer===
-{{Fixbox|description=Keyboard settings reset to unassigned when you restart the game|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Apply the [[#4 GB patch|4 GB patch]]|ref={{cn|December 2022}}|fix=
-* Run the game as Administrator
 }}
-===Flickering textures on modern systems===
+{{Fixbox|description=Method 2: If the game shows this error when loading a level, set texture resolution to Medium|ref={{cn|December 2022}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2 wrapping|ref=|fix=
-# Download this: [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html Latest stable version for regular usage].
-# Unpack on folder with game from MS/x86 folder, only d3d9.dll
 }}
-{{ii}}(nVidia only) Enhancing the in-game AA to SGSSAA may solve this issue as well. (further testing is required)<ref>{{Refcheck|user=ChaosBahamut|date=2020-9-27}}</ref>
-===Broken shadow rendering on Nvidia graphics===
+===Slow level loading===
-{{Fixbox|description=Fix shadow corruption|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/980370/f-e-a-r-shadows-are-still-broken/#5129140|title=F.E.A.R. Shadows are still broken - GeForce Forums|date=2017-04-16}}</ref>|fix=
+{{ii}} Occurs only on Windows Vista and 7, because of the special graphic stack WDDM.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/9543/the-windows-10-review/13|title=DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0: Reworking the Windows Graphics Stack|date=}}</ref>
-# Download this: [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1106-fear-shadow-corruption-fix/ registry tweak].
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#4 GB patch|4 GB patch]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2021}}|fix=
-# Run <code>ON_DisableVidMemVBs.reg</code> before you start playing F.E.A.R. to fix shadow corruption.
-# Run <code>OFF_DisableVidMemVBs.reg</code> after playing F.E.A.R. to disable the tweak. This is needed because this tweak has an extremely negative performance effect for other games. If you don't care about performance in other games, you can leave it on constantly.
 }}
-===Soft Shadows doesn't work combined with FSAA===
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable [[Windows Compatibility Mode|Windows Aero]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://vk.com/topic-149428471_39019230|title=|date=}}</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox|description=Use alternative AA solution|ref=<ref name="AA"/>|fix=
+}}
-* See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
+===Low frame rate===
-{{ii}} This is due to the features of the engine and the artificial limitation of the simultaneous use of anti-aliasing with soft shadows, since they can cause graphic artifacts on the shadows.
+{{--}} Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play. This is especially common with Logitech devices.
+{{Fixbox|description=See [[#High framerate|High framerate]]|ref=|fix=
 }}
-===Small subtitles===
+===Black screen on ATI/AMD graphics cards===
-{{ii}} Turning on large subtitles for non-4:3 resolutions has no effect.
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable Soft Shadows and Pixel Doubling in the game's settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox|description=Small subtitles| ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=180211741 How to fix the small subtitles font at big screen resolutions - Steam Community Guide]</ref>|fix=
-# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/47-fear-small-subtitles-fix/ this patch].
-# Extract <code>FEARL_1920.Arch00</code> into the installation folder.
-# Open <code>Default.archcfg</code> in Notepad and add <code>FEARL_1920.Arch00</code> at the end of the file as a new line.
-# For Extraction Point navigate to FEARXP sub-folder and add <code>../FEARL_1920.Arch00</code> to <code>Default.archcfg</code> under <code>; FEAR XP ARCHIVES</code>.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Fix for 1440p and 4k (only base game) resolutions|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=180211741 How to fix the small subtitles font at big screen resolutions - Steam Community Guide]</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-# Download one of the  [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1813-fear-collection-small-font-fix-by-deus-and-montonero/ archives, for your desired resolution], and extract to the installation dir.
 }}
-===Black screen on ATI/AMD video cards===
+{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/runtimepack.html RuntimePack].|ref={{cn|date=July 2019}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox|description=Black screen on ATI/AMD video cards|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-* If 'Soft Shadows' and 'Pixel Doubling' are enabled this will result in black screen, on some ATI/AMD videocards. Disable said graphical options to fix the problem.
 }}
-===Can't hear any dialogue===
+===Flickering textures on modern systems===
-{{Fixbox|description=Enable/install Windows Media Player|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2 wrapper|ref=|fix=
-# Windows XP or N/KN versions: [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/download-windows-media-player install Windows Media Player].
+# Download [[dgVoodoo 2]].
-# Relaunch the game. If problems persist, ensure Windows Media Player is enabled:
+# Unpack to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} the following files: {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, {{file|MS\x86\d3d9.dll}}.
-#* Vista and later: open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>OptionalFeatures.exe</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
-#* Windows XP: press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>appwiz.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}, choose Add/Remove Windows Components.
 }}
+{{ii}} (nVidia only) Enhancing the in-game AA to SGSSAA may solve this issue as well. (further testing is required)<ref>{{Refcheck|user=ChaosBahamut|date=2020-9-27}}</ref>
-===No Torch Glitch===
+===Broken shadow rendering on Nvidia graphics===
-{{Fixbox|description=No Torch Glitch|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Fix shadow corruption|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/980370/f-e-a-r-shadows-are-still-broken/#5129140|title=F.E.A.R. Shadows are still broken - GeForce Forums|date=2017-04-16}}</ref>|fix=
-* At the beginning of <code>Interval 03 - Escalation - Infiltration</code>, the player must wait until they have control of the character before changing maps with the <code>maphole</code> command otherwise the torch will not be carried through for the rest of the game.
+# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1106-fear-shadow-corruption-fix/ registry tweak].
+# Run <code>ON_DisableVidMemVBs.reg</code> before you start playing F.E.A.R. to fix shadow corruption.
+# Run <code>OFF_DisableVidMemVBs.reg</code> after playing F.E.A.R. to disable the tweak. This is needed because this tweak has an extremely negative performance effect for other games. If you don't care about performance in other games, you can leave it on constantly.
 }}
-===Can't hear any gunshots===
+===Soft shadows do not work combined with FSAA===
-{{Fixbox|description=Install Creative Alchemy|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+{{ii}} This is due to the features of the engine and the artificial limitation of the simultaneous use of anti-aliasing with soft shadows, since they can cause graphic artifacts on the shadows.
-# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-alchemy/ Alchemy].
+{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for alternative AA solution|ref=<ref name="AA"/>|fix=
-# If using a non-Creative sound card, use [http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18249-tutorial-how-to-setup-eax-for-tdm-on-any-soundcard/ Alchemy Restriction Remover] as well.
 }}
-===Low frame rate===
+===Screen shaking, broken physics===
-{{--}} Frame rate may drop to around 20-30 FPS after a few minutes of play.
+{{ii}} This is most likely related to issues with high frame rate
+{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/540735426677529256|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/3454730619123508690|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/5452154443644561993|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21090/discussions/0/3053987085395962177|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox|description=Use DirectInput FPS Fix|fix=
+* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
-# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix/ DirectInput FPS Fix].
-# Extract into <code>{{p|game}}</code> for the main campaign.
-# For the Expansion extract it into <code>{{p|game}}\FEARXP</code>
 }}
-{{ii}} If you are still having frame rate issues.
+{{Fixbox|description=Turn off [[FSAA]]|ref={{cn|date=June 2022}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox|description=Borderless fullscreen mode|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
-# First make game into windowed mode. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
-# Then use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen mode]].
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Disable Soft Shadows|fix=
+===No dialogue playing===
-* Go into settings in game and disable <code>Soft Shadows</code>.
+{{Fixbox|description=Enable/install Windows Media Player|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{ii}} Soft Shadows are a taxing feature even today on some lower-end machines.
+* Windows N/KN versions: [https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/get-windows-media-player-81718e0d-cfce-25b1-aee3-94596b658287 install Windows Media Player].
-{{--}} Changes the look of the game.
+* Windows Vista and later: open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>OptionalFeatures.exe</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. Then, ensure Windows Media Player is ticked.
+* Windows XP: press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>appwiz.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}, choose Add/Remove Windows Components. Then, ensure Windows Media Player is enabled in the list.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=March 2019}}|fix=
+===Missing radio voices when using hardware audio mixing===
-Set Windows XP SP3 [[Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] on the executable.
+{{ii}} Some Localized versions have this problem for all games. The English version does not suffer from this issue, except for the Extraction Point expansion.
+{{Fixbox|description=Install an unofficial fix|fix=
+# Download fix: [https://www.playground.ru/files/f_e_a_r_obnovlenie_ofitsialnoj_rusifikatsii-50809/ Russian version]; [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2483-fear-sound-fix-for-hw-mixing-frenchspanishgermanitalian-version/ French/German/Spanish/Italian version]; [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2600-fear-extraction-point-eax-fix/ English (Extraction Point)].
+# Extract files to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
 }}
-{{ii}} Additionally, you can also install a more recent set of libraries used by the game.
+===No gunshot sound===
-{{Fixbox|description=Update libraries|ref={{cn|date=Jule 2019}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Install Creative Alchemy|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-# Install [https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/runtimepack.html RuntimePack].
+# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-alchemy/ Alchemy].
+# If using a non-Creative sound card, use [https://www.mediafire.com/file/387vesqfe7o91f4/GenericALchemyDerestrictor-1.0.zip/file GenericALchemyDerestrictor] as well.
 }}
-===Crashes===
+===Key mappings are not assigned===
-{{Fixbox|description=Game won't start/maps not loading|ref=<ref>[http://fear-community.org/forums/topic/game-wont-startmaps-not-loading/ Topic: Game won't start/maps not loading | FEAR Combat Community]</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Run the game as administrator|fix=
-* When hosting a LAN game as a Listen server the game may hang at the map loading screen with the progress bar stuck at 0%. This can be resolved by hosting the game as a dedicated server and then joining with the FEAR Combat client.
-}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Startup Crash on Windows 10|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-* Set game's compatibility mode to Windows XP (Service Pack 2). If it doesn't help try "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings" also. RMB on FEAR.exe => Properties => Compatability => Disable fullscreen optimizations
-}}
-{{Fixbox|description="Disconnected from server" when playing singleplayer|fix=
-* This only happens in Extraction Point. When the game crashes with this message while trying to load a level, set texture detail to medium (not maximum) and try again.
 }}
@@ Line 582: / Line 655: @@
 ===API===
 {{API
-|direct3d versions      = 8, 9
+|direct3d versions      = 8, 9.0c
 |direct3d notes         =
 |directdraw versions    =
@@ Line 602: / Line 675: @@
 |windows 32-bit exe     = true
 |windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        = false
 |windows exe notes      =
-|macos 32-bit app       =
+|macos intel 32-bit app =
-|macos 64-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 =
 }}
@@ Line 615: / Line 691: @@
 |physics          = Havok
 |physics notes    =
-|audio            =
+|audio            = EAX Unified, Windows Media Player
 |audio notes      =
 |interface        =
@@ Line 631: / Line 707: @@
 ===Official SDK===
 {{ii}} The Steam version includes the SDK with the game.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520123104/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1284271&page=2#post15166215 FEAR SDK Problem With Steam Version? - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> Make sure you read [https://web.archive.org/web/20170520123009/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1284271#post15155531 instructions]
-* [http://raw-recruits.com/downloads/c/fear-sdk-108 F.E.A.R. Public Tools] (Requires original game patched with version 1.08)
-* [http://fear-combat.nl/FEAR_Public_Tools/#FEAR_Public_Tools_v2 F.E.A.R. Public Tools v2] (Standalone version, for those who do not own the game)
 ===DevMode===
-[http://www.moddb.com/mods/devmode/downloads/devmod DevMode] gives the ability to use the debug keys and to load any map, including a few demo levels.
+[https://www.moddb.com/games/fear/downloads/dev-mode DevMode] gives the ability to use the debug keys in order to trigger commands like hide HUD, stop time, and fast forward and to load any map, including a few demo levels.
+===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-hd-textures-v202 F.E.A.R: AI Upscaled Textures Mod]===
+{{--}} Too unstable on the Retail version (frequent crashes and geometry disappears when hitting a checkpoint).
+{{++}} AI upscaled texture pack that has been processed to aim for stability and upgrading textures that practically improve visual quality.
+{{++}} The installer no longer features a basic install option, but rather includes a separate [https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-hd-textures-lite-pack Lite version] of the files to use to overwrite over a full installation for stability.
+{{++}} Supports Extraction Point expansion.
+{{--}} Does not support [[F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate|Perseus Mandate expansion]].
+{{ii}} Completely replaces some textures with new ones.
+===Persistent decals===
+Makes blood, bullet holes etc. permanent.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use Rivarez Mod|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/ghrr7s/fear_infinite_blood_gibs_and_bullet_holes|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Download and extract [https://www.moddb.com/mods/fear-xp-rivarez-mod/downloads/fear-xp-rivarez-mod Rivarez mod].
+# Take everything from the folder "''Without weapons changes''" and copy it to the game folder (where the ''FEAR.exe'' is). Confirm override.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} Only works in the base game and Extraction Point, not for Perseus Mandate.
+{{ii}} Includes tool for more resolutions in Extraction Point.
+}}
 ===Dynamic flashlight===
-{{Fixbox|description=Makes the light cast from the flashlight dynamic|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Flashlight will cast dynamic shadows|fix=
 # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/518-flashlight-shadows-mod/ mod here].
-# Open <code>Default.archcfg</code>
+# Extract the {{file|.Arch00}} file for the chosen version of flashlight to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
-# Add the line <code>LC_FlashlightMod_WIDE.Arch00</code> or <code>LC_FlashlightMod.Arch00</code> to the end of the list.
+# Open {{file|Default.archcfg}} in a text editor in FEAR's installation folder.
-# Check the file as read only.
+# Add the line <code>LC_FlashlightMod.Arch00</code> <u>'''or'''</u> <code>LC_FlashlightMod_WIDE.Arch00</code> to the end of the list, corresponding to which mod you installed.
 '''Notes'''
-{{ii}} Does not work on both expansions.
+{{--}} Only works with the base F.E.A.R. game, Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate expansions are not supported.
+{{ii}} {{file|LC_FlashlightMod_WIDE.Arch00}} casts shadows from your own weapons, which can be a hindrance.
 }}
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 |minOS    = 2000
-|minCPU   = Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz
+|minCPU   = Intel Pentium IV 1.7 GHz
 |minCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP 1600+
 |minRAM   = 512 MB
-|minHD    = 17 GB
+|minHD    = 17 GB {{note|The GOG version of "F.E.A.R. Platinum" takes up 15.6 GB}}
-|minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce Ti 4200
+|minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 4200
 |minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 8500
 |minVRAM  = 64 MB
 |minDX    = 9.0c
 |minSM    = 1.1
-|minaudio = 16-bit DirectX compliant sound
+|minaudio = 16-bit DirectX compatible
-|recOS    = XP
+|recOS    = XP(64 bit)
-|recCPU   = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz
+|recCPU   = Intel Pentium IV 3.0 GHz
 |recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 3000+
 |recRAM   = 1 GB
 |recHD    =
 |recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 6600
-|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9800
+|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9800 Pro
 |recVRAM  = 256 MB
 |recSM    = 2.0
-|recaudio = Sound Blaster X-Fi series sound card
+|recaudio = Sound Blaster X-Fi series
 }}
 {{References}}