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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 14, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 14, 2012}} | ||
|steam appid = 212680 | |steam appid = 212680 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207659102 |
|strategywiki = FTL: Faster Than Light | |strategywiki = FTL: Faster Than Light | ||
|wikipedia = FTL: Faster Than Light | |wikipedia = FTL: Faster Than Light | ||
|winehq = 14388 | |winehq = 14388 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.ftlgame.com/forum/ Official forum] | {{mm}} [http://www.ftlgame.com/forum/ Official forum] | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659102|ftl_advanced_edition}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/212680/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
{{mm}} [http://www.ftlwiki.com FTLWiki] - PCGamingWiki's FTL subwiki | {{mm}} [http://www.ftlwiki.com FTLWiki] - PCGamingWiki's FTL subwiki | ||
{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/ftlgame r/ftlgame] - subreddit. | {{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/ftlgame r/ftlgame] - subreddit. | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| developer | | + | {{Availability/row| developer | https://subsetgames.com/ftl.html | DRM-free | Humble widget. | Steam, Humble Store | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | faster_than_light | DRM-free | 5 songs from the soundtrack, a mini-artbook, some wallpapers & avatars. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | ftl-faster-than-light | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | ftl-faster-than-light/ftl-faster-than-light | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 212680 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 212680 | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\settings.ini}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/fasterthanlight/settings.ini}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/FasterThanLight/settings.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\FasterThanLight\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/fasterthanlight/}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/FasterThanLight/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|true}} | {{XDG|true}} | ||
{{++}} Save games are fully cross-platform.<ref>[http://www.ftlgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=721 Helpful Profile File Location Info! - FTLgame.com]</ref> | {{++}} Save games are fully cross-platform.<ref>[http://www.ftlgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=721 Helpful Profile File Location Info! - FTLgame.com]</ref> | ||
{{ii}} The file {{Code|prof.sav}} contains over-all game progress. | {{ii}} The file {{Code|prof.sav}} contains over-all game progress. | ||
− | {{ii}} The file {{Code|continue.sav}} is only generated when pressing 'Save & Quit'. | + | {{ii}} The file {{Code|continue.sav}} is only generated when pressing 'Save & Quit' or 'Main menu'. |
− | |||
− | |||
===[[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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = true |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games store = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games store notes = |
− | |uplay | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |uplay notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = true | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = Sync is not cross-platform.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anonymous|date=2016-04-29}}</ref> | ||
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Image|FTL - Faster Than Light - settings.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|FTL - Faster Than Light - settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ftl-faster-light/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported |
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Native resolution is 1280x720. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Pillarboxed 16:9. |
|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Pillarboxed 16:9. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use {{store link|steam|993090|Lossless Scaling}} on 1440p and 2160p monitors for {{term|pixel-perfect}}. |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Uses 2D artwork. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Optional framerate cap at 60 FPS. |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = |
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit settings.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|settings.ini}}. | # Open {{file|settings.ini}}. | ||
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screen_x=your x value screen resolution | screen_x=your x value screen resolution | ||
screen_y=your y value screen resolution | screen_y=your y value screen resolution | ||
− | windowed= | + | windowed=0 |
stretched=1 | stretched=1 | ||
4. Use one of the available borderless fullscreen solutions. This was tested using the [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Another AutoHotkey Script|AutoHotkey]] method. | 4. Use one of the available borderless fullscreen solutions. This was tested using the [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Another AutoHotkey Script|AutoHotkey]] method. | ||
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|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
+ | {{Image|FTL - Faster Than Light - language settings.jpg|In-game language settings.}} | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
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|surround sound = n/a | |surround sound = n/a | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
+ | |fan = | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{L10n/switch | |
− | == | + | |language = Italian |
− | === | + | |interface = true |
− | {{ | + | |audio = n/a |
− | {{ | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | {{ | + | |fan = |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ==Issues fixed== | |
− | + | The developers of FTL have a page with common fixes for the game, navigate to their [http://www.ftlgame.com/faq.html#common support page] to learn more. | |
− | |||
===Performance issues=== | ===Performance issues=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set the ''Dynamic Backgrounds'' option in the [[#Video settings|general settings]] to ''Disabled''|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/zv8k0/ftl_release_today_everything_you_need_to_know/c6819ns Primer comments on FTL release today: everything you need to know - /r/games]</ref>|fix= |
− | + | ||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
{{ii}} This setting doesn't have a considerable impact on the visual quality of the game. | {{ii}} This setting doesn't have a considerable impact on the visual quality of the game. | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mouse Lag on Nvidia Graphics=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable vsync and change maximum pre-rendered frames to "1" in nvidia control panel|ref=<ref>[http://subsetgames.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3124&start=10 Mouse Cursor Lagging subsetgames forum]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | |||
+ | # Open Nvidia control panel. | ||
+ | # Go to manage 3D settings. | ||
+ | # Go to Program settings. | ||
+ | # Add ftlgame.exe from the game folder if not allready present. | ||
+ | # disable vsync and set pre-rendered frames to "1". | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} On Nvidia Optimus notebooks also make sure the correct GPU is selected for FTL.}} | ||
===Ubuntu logs off at game startup=== | ===Ubuntu logs off at game startup=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete libstdc++.so.6|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/212680/discussions/0/864973123969193063/ Starting the game logs me out of my computer - Steam Community discussions]</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
Delete <code>libstdc++.so.6</code> from <code>{{p|game}}/data/amd64/lib</code> and <code>{{p|game}}/data/x86/lib</code> | Delete <code>libstdc++.so.6</code> from <code>{{p|game}}/data/amd64/lib</code> and <code>{{p|game}}/data/x86/lib</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Problem associated with older laptop graphics cards. | {{ii}} Problem associated with older laptop graphics cards. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run as Administrator|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Right click on <code>FTLGame.exe</code> and select Properties. | # Right click on <code>FTLGame.exe</code> and select Properties. | ||
# Click the 'Compatibility' tab. | # Click the 'Compatibility' tab. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Update graphics card drivers|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | {{ii}} Visit AMD.com or Nvidia.com depending on what graphics card manufacturer your computer uses. | |
− | {{ii}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game is permanently zoomed in and cannot be played=== | ===Game is permanently zoomed in and cannot be played=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Right click on <code>FTLGame.exe</code> and select Properties. | # Right click on <code>FTLGame.exe</code> and select Properties. | ||
# Click the 'Compatibility' tab. | # Click the 'Compatibility' tab. | ||
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{{ii}} Problem associated with higher DPI settings. | {{ii}} Problem associated with higher DPI settings. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | |||
− | |||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = 2.0 |
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable = | + | |64-bit executable = false |
|64-bit executable notes= | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minOGL = 2.0 | |minOGL = 2.0 | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Some integrated Intel HD graphics cards have been known to work but are not officially supported.<ref name="faq">[http://www.ftlgame.com/faq.html#reqs Official FAQ]</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
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|minOS = Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | |minOS = Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | ||
|minCPU = 2 GHz | |minCPU = 2 GHz | ||
− | |minRAM = 1 GB | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
− | |minHD = 175 MB | + | |minHD = 175 MB |
|minOGL = 2.0 | |minOGL = 2.0 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 16:25, 6 November 2019
Developers | |
---|---|
Subset Games | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 14, 2012 |
macOS (OS X) | September 14, 2012 |
Linux | September 14, 2012 |
Key points
- Basic modding support.
- Resolution is hardcoded at 720p.
General information
- Official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- FTLWiki - PCGamingWiki's FTL subwiki
- r/ftlgame - subreddit.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Developer website | Humble widget. | |||
GOG.com | 5 songs from the soundtrack, a mini-artbook, some wallpapers & avatars. | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Origin | Included with EA Play. | |||
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\settings.ini[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/fasterthanlight/settings.ini |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/FasterThanLight/settings.ini |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FasterThanLight\ |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/fasterthanlight/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/FasterThanLight/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
- Save games are fully cross-platform.[1]
- The file
prof.sav
contains over-all game progress. - The file
continue.sav
is only generated when pressing 'Save & Quit' or 'Main menu'.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Sync is not cross-platform.[2] |
Video settings
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Edit settings.ini[citation needed] |
---|
fullscreen=0 lastFullScreen=0 manual=1 screen_x=your x value screen resolution screen_y=your y value screen resolution windowed=0 stretched=1 4. Use one of the available borderless fullscreen solutions. This was tested using the AutoHotkey method. NOTE: Your x and y value resolution can be determined by finding your resolution, for example: 1920x1080, 1920=x value, 1080=y value |
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
The developers of FTL have a page with common fixes for the game, navigate to their support page to learn more.
Performance issues
Set the Dynamic Backgrounds option in the general settings to Disabled[3] |
---|
Notes
|
Mouse Lag on Nvidia Graphics
Disable vsync and change maximum pre-rendered frames to "1" in nvidia control panel[4] |
---|
Notes
|
Ubuntu logs off at game startup
Delete libstdc++.so.6[5] |
---|
Delete |
Pixelated Graphics (Windows)
- Problem associated with older laptop graphics cards.
Run as Administrator[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Update graphics card drivers[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game is permanently zoomed in and cannot be played
Fix[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL | 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 175 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0 compatible |
- Some integrated Intel HD graphics cards have been known to work but are not officially supported.[6]
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 175 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0 compatible |
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 175 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL 2.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Helpful Profile File Location Info! - FTLgame.com
- ↑ Verified by User:Anonymous on 2016-04-29
- ↑ Primer comments on FTL release today: everything you need to know - /r/games
- ↑ Mouse Cursor Lagging subsetgames forum
- ↑ Starting the game logs me out of my computer - Steam Community discussions
- ↑ Official FAQ