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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = FUEL.jpg
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|cover        = FUEL cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Asobo Studio}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Asobo Studio}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia}}
 +
|engines      =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Zouna|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://github.com/widberg/fmtk/wiki/TotemTech-ToonTech-Zouna-ACE-BSSTech-Opal-Timeline|title=TotemTech ToonTech Zouna ACE BSSTech Opal Timeline|date=2022-01-15}}</ref>}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 5, 2009}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 5, 2009}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 12800
 
|steam appid  = 12800
|gogcom page  =
+
|gogcom id    =
|wikipedia    = Fuel (2009 video game)
+
|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = fuel
 +
|wikipedia    = Fuel (video game)
 
|winehq      = 9979
 
|winehq      = 9979
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
'''Key points'''
 +
{{ii}} Requires Virtual Memory to be enabled, regardless of how much RAM the game has access to.{{CN|date=December 2016}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/12800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=673 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| GMG | fuel | Steam |}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7.40}}, unlimited activations.{{cn|date=March 2018}} | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL, activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://games-for-windows-marketplace-client.en.softonic.com/?ex=DINS-162.0|title=Games for Windows Marketplace Client|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 12800 | GFWL, activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]] and [[Games for Windows - LIVE]].
+
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=yes}}
{{ii}} Uses [[SecuROM]].
+
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 +
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2392-fuel-gfwl-fix-xliveless/ XliveLess]===
 +
{{ii}} This Addon is required to play on newer version of windows that doesn't support Games for Windows.
 +
{{ii}} This Fix also enables game saves.
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
Unofficial Patch #3 can be downloaded from [http://www.moddb.com/games/fuel/downloads/fuel-patch-3-unofficial ModDB]. This features a number of fixes and is highly recommended. To install this patch, extract all the files to the FUEL installation folder.
+
{{ii}} Unofficial Patch #5 can be downloaded from [https://www.moddb.com/games/fuel/downloads/fuel-patch-5-unofficial Mod DB].
 +
{{ii}} Players using the Steam version and using either Patch #5 or #4 may have the error about "Disc not found". They can use [https://www.moddb.com/games/fuel/downloads/fuel-patch-3-unofficial Patch #3] instead.
 +
 
 +
===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/fuel-refueled/downloads/fuel-refueled-20131-r2 FUEL: REFUELED]===
 +
{{ii}} This mod adds a selection of improvements to the game, including improved AI, UI, graphics options and more.
  
Then run the <code>JSGME.exe</code> file, select <code> [C] - Patch #3</code> in the left hand column and move it into the right hand column using the <code>></code> button. Do the same with any additional fixes you wish to add. Click the <code>Close</code> button to close the window.
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===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/fuel-reshaded FUEL: RESHADED]===
 +
{{ii}} This mod with modified shaders improves the performance of the game, the quality of shadows, the distance of drawing, and also adds some additional features.
  
===FUEL: Reloaded===
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===[https://www.reddit.com/r/Fuel/comments/vi1qf7/dxvk_improves_fuels_performance_significantly/ Use DXVK to Improve Performance]===  
{{ii}} The FUEL: Reloaded mod adds a selection of improvements to the game, including improved AI, UI, graphics options and more.
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{{ii}} Improves framerate significantly
# To install the mod first download it from [http://www.moddb.com/mods/fuel-refueled/downloads/fuel-refueled-lite-rel1 ModDB].  
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install the DXVK file|fix=
# Extract all the files to your FUEL installation folder. For the Steam version of FUEL it is here, by default: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\FUEL </code>
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#Download the [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases Latest DXVK file] on github.
# Run the <code>JSGME.exe</code> file, select <code>[C] - Patch #3 + FUEL REFUELED LITE</code> in the left hand column and move it into the right hand column using the <code>></code> button. Do the same with any additional fixes/cheats you wish to add. Click the <code>Close</code> button to close the window.
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#Use WinRAR or 7-Zip or WinZIP to unpack the file and copy {{code|d3d9.dll}} from {{code|x32}} folder to your FUEL installation folder.
 +
#Launch the game.
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\FUEL\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\FUEL\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\FUEL\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
|gamesave manager      = true
+
|origin                   =  
|gamesave manager notes=  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
+
==Video==
==Video settings==
+
{{Image|Fuel launcher video settings.png|Launcher video settings.}}
<!-- [[File:game settings.png|290px|right|thumb|General settings.]] -->
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{{Image|Fuel launcher advanced video settings.png|Launcher advanced video settings.}}
{{Video settings
+
{{Image|Fuel Display setting.jpg|Display settings.}}
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/fuel
+
{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/fuel
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
+
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = Stretched
+
|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/fuel WSGF entry].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        = unknown
+
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  =  
+
|fov notes                  = Use [https://www.moddb.com/games/fuel/downloads/fuel-camera-modifier Fuel Camera Modifier].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
|windowed notes            = Launching the game with the -W parameter will enable windowed mode.
+
|windowed notes            = Use the <code>-W</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. To launch game from Steam, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=122307904 follow this guide].
|borderless windowed        = false
+
|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Launch the game in windowed mode and use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
|anisotropic                = true
+
|anisotropic                = hackable
|anisotropic notes          =  
+
|anisotropic notes          = Broken on modern systems, but it can be forced using the video card's control panel.
|antialiasing              = true
+
|antialiasing              = hackable
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = Broken on modern systems, but it can be forced using the video card's control panel.
|vsync                      = false
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
|vsync notes                =  
+
|upscaling tech            =
|oculus rift                = unknown
+
|upscaling notes            =  
|oculus rift notes         =  
+
|vsync                      = hackable
|high frame rate            = true
+
|vsync notes                = It can be forced using D3DOverrider.
|high frame rate notes     =  
+
|60 fps                    = true
|color blind                = unknown
+
|60 fps notes               =  
 +
|120 fps                    = true
 +
|120 fps notes             =
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
{{Input settings
+
{{Image|Fuel mouse setting.jpg|Mouse settings.}}
|key remap                = unknown
+
{{Image|Fuel keyboard setting.jpg|Keyboard settings.}}
 +
{{Input
 +
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = unknown
+
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse menu                = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = false
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 +
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = true
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = true
 +
|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==
{{Audio settings
+
{{Image|Fuel sound setting.jpg|Audio settings.}}
|separate volume          = unknown
+
{{Audio
 +
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
|subtitles                = unknown
+
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
+
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
 
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    = Fan translation; [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-fuel-para-portugues-brasil/ download.]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Network==
 +
{{ii}} Online features require a [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Microsoft account] (optional for offline play).
 +
 
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          =
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = false
 +
|lan play players    =
 +
|lan play modes      =
 +
|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = true
 +
|online play players  = 16
 +
|online play modes    =
 +
|online play notes    =
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        =
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                =
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          =
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      =
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          =
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  = 3074
 +
|udp  = 3074
 +
|upnp = unknown
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award       =  
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = 2D
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].<br>'''Note:''' Game is on official list but 3D is not confirmed yet.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
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|mantle support        =
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|mantle support notes  =
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|metal support          =
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|metal support notes    =
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|vulkan versions        =
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|vulkan notes          =
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|dos modes              =
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|dos modes notes        =
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|shader model versions  =
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|shader model notes    =
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows exe notes      =
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|macos intel 32-bit app =
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|macos intel 64-bit app =
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|macos arm app          = unknown
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =
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}}
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 +
===Force time of day===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=April 2, 2020}}</ref>||fix=
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# Inside the game installation folder create a new text file, for example ''ForceDayTime.txt''.
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# Open the file and add <code>ForceDayTime X</code>, where ''X'' is the time value(0-24), then save the file.
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# Inside the same folder open ''usergame.tsc'' file with a text editor.
 +
# Add <code>BSource ForceDayTime.txt</code> below other BSource entries and save the file.
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Sun rises around 7 o'clock, it sets around 22 o'clock.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = XP, Vista
+
|minOS    = XP
|minCPU  = Pentium D with 3.0 GHz or comparable Athlon 64 X2  
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium D 830 3.0 GHz
 +
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 6 GB
 
|minHD    = 6 GB
|minGPU  = Geforce 7800 / Radeon X1800 (min 256 MB)
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 7800
 +
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1800
 +
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
  
|recOS    = Vista
+
|recOS    = Vista, 7
|recCPU  = Core 2 Duo with 2.4 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 4200+  
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz
 +
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
 
|recRAM  = 1.5 GB
 
|recRAM  = 1.5 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
|recGPU  = Geforce 8800 / Radeon HD 3800 (512 MB or more)
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800
 +
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3800
 +
|recVRAM  = 512 MB
 
}}
 
}}
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{{References}}

Revision as of 15:01, 8 October 2023

Fuel
Fuel cover
Developers
Asobo Studio
Publishers
Codemasters
Russia Noviy Disk
Engines
Zouna[1]
Release dates
Windows July 5, 2009
Taxonomy
Modes Multiplayer
Fuel on MobyGames
Fuel on Wikipedia

Warnings

For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.

Key points

Requires Virtual Memory to be enabled, regardless of how much RAM the game has access to.[citation needed]

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SecuROM 7.40 DRM, unlimited activations.[citation needed]
Windows
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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Requires online activation
SecuROM PA DRM.[2]
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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Requires online activation
SecuROM PA DRM.
Windows
All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 1]
This game is not available digitally.

Essential improvements

XliveLess

This Addon is required to play on newer version of windows that doesn't support Games for Windows.
This Fix also enables game saves.

Patches

Unofficial Patch #5 can be downloaded from Mod DB.
Players using the Steam version and using either Patch #5 or #4 may have the error about "Disc not found". They can use Patch #3 instead.

FUEL: REFUELED

This mod adds a selection of improvements to the game, including improved AI, UI, graphics options and more.

FUEL: RESHADED

This mod with modified shaders improves the performance of the game, the quality of shadows, the distance of drawing, and also adds some additional features.

Use DXVK to Improve Performance

Improves framerate significantly
Install the DXVK file
  1. Download the Latest DXVK file on github.
  2. Use WinRAR or 7-Zip or WinZIP to unpack the file and copy d3d9.dll from x32 folder to your FUEL installation folder.
  3. Launch the game.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\FUEL\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12800/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FUEL\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12800/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Launcher video settings.
Launcher video settings.
Launcher advanced video settings.
Launcher advanced video settings.
Display settings.
Display settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
See the WSGF entry.
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Use Fuel Camera Modifier.
Windowed
Use the -W command line argument. To launch game from Steam, follow this guide.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Launch the game in windowed mode and use Borderless Gaming.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Broken on modern systems, but it can be forced using the video card's control panel.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Broken on modern systems, but it can be forced using the video card's control panel.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
It can be forced using D3DOverrider.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Mouse settings.
Mouse settings.
Keyboard settings.
Keyboard settings.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation; download.
Russian
Spanish

Network

Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
16

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 3074
UDP 3074
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
2D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Note: Game is on official list but 3D is not confirmed yet.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Force time of day

Instructions[3]
  1. Inside the game installation folder create a new text file, for example ForceDayTime.txt.
  2. Open the file and add ForceDayTime X, where X is the time value(0-24), then save the file.
  3. Inside the same folder open usergame.tsc file with a text editor.
  4. Add BSource ForceDayTime.txt below other BSource entries and save the file.

Notes

Sun rises around 7 o'clock, it sets around 22 o'clock.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium D 830 3.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 6 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 7800
ATI Radeon X1800
256 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, supports local profiles.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. TotemTech ToonTech Zouna ACE BSSTech Opal Timeline - last accessed on 2022-01-15
  2. Games for Windows Marketplace Client - last accessed on 19 August 2022
  3. Verified by User:Antrad on April 2, 2020