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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = F1 Race Stars cover.jpg | |cover = F1 Race Stars cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 13, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 13, 2012}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|f1-race-stars|62}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic||}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|f1-race-stars|70}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Track racing }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Formula 1 }} | ||
|steam appid = 203680 | |steam appid = 203680 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |hltb = 3309 |
| + | |mobygames = 59285 | ||
|wikipedia = F1 Race Stars | |wikipedia = F1 Race Stars | ||
|winehq = 17866 | |winehq = 17866 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Series|Formula 1}} | + | |
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed by [[Company:Codemasters Birmingham|Codemasters Birmingham]] and published by [[Company:Codemasters|Codemasters]]. It is a licensed ''[[Series:Formula 1|Formula 1]]'' game and a spin-off to the main Codemasters-developed ''F1'' games. | ||
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| + | |release history = The game was released in North America on November 13, 2012, followed by the releases in Australasia and Europe on November 15 and November 16 respectively. Compared to the console versions, the PC version lacked the ability to remapping the controller input. In addition, there's no adjustable graphics settings in the game. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = It was made unavailable as an one-time purchase on March 11, 2022 and was only available as part of the [[EA Play]] subscription service until it was delisted on February 16, 2024. | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-F1RS | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 203680 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1562-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-F1RS | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GMG | f1-race-stars | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1562-1 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Humble | f1-race-stars | Steam | | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | f1-race-stars | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
| − | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | f1-race-stars | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Canada Track | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Canada Track | | Windows }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|F1 Race Stars video.png|Video settings.}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/f1-race-stars/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/f1-race-stars/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Main resolutions not listed. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = {{Term|Pillarboxed}} 16:9 |
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = always on |
|anisotropic notes = Enabled by default. | |anisotropic notes = Enabled by default. | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = always on |
|antialiasing notes = Enabled by default. | |antialiasing notes = Enabled by default. | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
| + | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped to 60 FPS.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.blurbusters.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=329|title=Blur Busters Forums • View topic - HALL OF SHAME: List of games with locked frame rates (60fps)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Image|F1 Race Stars controls.png|Controls settings.}} |
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = |
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|F1 Race Stars audio.png|Audio settings.}} |
| + | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound Effects. |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Verified with Orban Loudness Meter With Headphones: |
| + | '''Left Front,''' | ||
| + | '''Right Front,''' | ||
| + | '''Low Frequency Effects,''' | ||
| + | '''Left Surround,''' | ||
| + | '''Right Surround,''' | ||
| + | '''Left Back,''' '''Right Back.''' | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
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{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
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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 shut down on March 21, 2024.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/legal/service-updates/a-h|title=Online Services Shutdown - A-H|date=2024-02-12}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Cannot play online=== | ||
| + | Despite stating in-game the need for a Codemasters RaceNet Legacy account, the game can be played online without linking any accounts. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable all inactive connections|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VMEM_rRR5E&t=1810s|title=YouTube - The Best, Worst, and Weirdest of Codemasters' F1 (09-21)|date=2021-08-23|snippet=The solution isn't linking old accounts. It's going to your open network and Internet settings, selecting '''Change Adapter Options''', and disabling every single connections but the one you're using. It must also be a wired connection. Do that, and it works. No account linking required.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | '''Notes:''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} The active connection must be a wired connection. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
| + | |windows arm app = n/a | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = OpenAL | ||
| + | |audio notes = Rapture3D | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = 1.99f | ||
| + | |multiplayer = Racenet | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU = AMD Radeon HD 6000 Series | |recGPU = AMD Radeon HD 6000 Series | ||
|recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 500 Series | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 500 Series | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Codemasters Birmingham | |
| Publishers | |
| Codemasters | |
| Engines | |
| EGO 2.0 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 13, 2012 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 62 |
| IGDB | 70 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing |
| Vehicles | Track racing |
| Art styles | Cartoon |
| Series | Formula 1 |
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|
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| F1 2010 | 2010 |
| F1 2011 | 2011 |
| F1 2012 | 2012 |
| F1 Race Stars | 2012 |
| F1 2013 | 2013 |
| F1 2014 | 2014 |
| F1 2015 | 2015 |
| F1 2016 | 2016 |
| F1 2017 | 2017 |
| F1 2018 | 2018 |
| F1 2019 | 2019 |
| F1 2020 | 2020 |
| F1 2021 | 2021 |
| F1 22 | 2022 |
| F1 23 | 2023 |
| F1 24 | 2024 |
F1 Race Stars is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed by Codemasters Birmingham and published by Codemasters. It is a licensed Formula 1 game and a spin-off to the main Codemasters-developed F1 games.
The game was released in North America on November 13, 2012, followed by the releases in Australasia and Europe on November 15 and November 16 respectively. Compared to the console versions, the PC version lacked the ability to remapping the controller input. In addition, there's no adjustable graphics settings in the game.
It was made unavailable as an one-time purchase on March 11, 2022 and was only available as part of the EA Play subscription service until it was delisted on February 16, 2024.
General information
- Codemasters Forums for the series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
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| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
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| Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | |
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| Humble Store (unavailable) | |
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Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Track | |
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| China Track | |
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| Christmas Accessory Pack | |
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| Europe Track | |
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| Games Accessory Pack | |
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| Holiday Accessory Pack | |
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| India Track | |
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| Monster Accessory Pack | |
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| Music Accessory Pack | |
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| Nature Accessory Pack | |
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| Nautical Accessory Pack | |
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| Princess Accessory Pack | |
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| Science Accessory Pack | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\203680\local\hardwareconfig |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/203680/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\203680\remote\gamedata\Profile\Profile |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/203680/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Main resolutions not listed. | ||
| Multi-monitor | Pillarboxed 16:9 | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Enabled by default. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Enabled by default. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped to 60 FPS.[1] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Controls settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Sound Effects. | |
| Surround sound | Verified with Orban Loudness Meter With Headphones:
Left Front, Right Front, Low Frequency Effects, Left Surround, Right Surround, Left Back, Right Back. |
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| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | The official multiplayer service shut down on March 21, 2024.[2] | ||
Issues fixed
Cannot play online
Despite stating in-game the need for a Codemasters RaceNet Legacy account, the game can be played online without linking any accounts.
| Disable all inactive connections[3] |
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Notes:
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | OpenAL | Rapture3D |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.99f |
| Multiplayer | Racenet |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Vista, 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon X2 5400+ |
Intel Core i7 AMD Bulldozer |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 Nvidia GeForce 8600 DirectX 11 compatible | AMD Radeon HD 6000 Series Nvidia GeForce GTX 500 Series |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/203680/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (203680) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Blur Busters Forums • View topic - HALL OF SHAME: List of games with locked frame rates (60fps) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Online Services Shutdown - A-H - last accessed on 2024-02-12
- ↑ YouTube - The Best, Worst, and Weirdest of Codemasters' F1 (09-21) - last accessed on 2021-08-23
- "The solution isn't linking old accounts. It's going to your open network and Internet settings, selecting Change Adapter Options, and disabling every single connections but the one you're using. It must also be a wired connection. Do that, and it works. No account linking required."