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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|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 id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = fuel
 
|wikipedia    = Fuel (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Fuel (video game)
 
|winehq      = 9979
 
|winehq      = 9979
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7.40}}, unlimited activations.{{cn|date=March 2018}} | | Windows }}
 
{{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 {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=yes}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=yes}}
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==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 #5 can be downloaded from [http://www.moddb.com/games/fuel/downloads/fuel-patch-5-unofficial Mod DB]. This features a number of fixes and is highly recommended. To install the patch, download it and extract it into the FUEL installation folder, then follow the instructions provided in that page (select "Read more...").
+
{{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.
  
Players using the Steam version and using either Patch #5 or #4 may have the error about "Disc not found". They can use [http://www.moddb.com/games/fuel/downloads/fuel-patch-3-unofficial Patch #3] instead.
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===[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.
  
===FUEL: REFUELED===
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===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/fuel-reshaded FUEL: RESHADED]===
{{ii}} The FUEL: REFUELED 2013.1 [R2] mod adds a selection of improvements to the game, including improved AI, UI, graphics options and more.  
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{{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.
To install the mod, download it from [http://www.moddb.com/mods/fuel-refueled/downloads/fuel-refueled-20131-r2 Mod DB], extract it into the FUEL installation folder and then follow the instructions provided in that page (select "Read more...").
+
 
 +
===[https://www.reddit.com/r/Fuel/comments/vi1qf7/dxvk_improves_fuels_performance_significantly/ Use DXVK to Improve Performance]===
 +
{{ii}} Improves framerate significantly
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install the DXVK file|fix=
 +
#Download the [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases Latest DXVK file] on github.
 +
#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==
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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 store       =  
+
|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
+
|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 +
{{Image|Fuel launcher video settings.png|Launcher video settings.}}
 +
{{Image|Fuel launcher advanced video settings.png|Launcher advanced video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fuel Display setting.jpg|Display settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fuel Display setting.jpg|Display settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/fuel
 
|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
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
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|fov notes                  = Use [https://www.moddb.com/games/fuel/downloads/fuel-camera-modifier Fuel Camera Modifier].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|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].
 
|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].
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|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = Broken on modern systems, but it can be forced using the video card's control panel.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Broken on modern systems, but it can be forced using the video card's control panel.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = It can be forced using D3DOverrider.
 
|vsync notes                = It can be forced using D3DOverrider.
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}}
 
}}
  
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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==Input==
{{ii}} ''Fuel - Camera Modifier'' program can be used to change camera FOV, distance, pitch and height for all vehicles all at once.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="Antrad">{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=April 2, 2020}}</ref>||fix=
 
# Download the archive from [https://www.moddb.com/games/fuel/downloads/fuel-camera-modifier ModDB].
 
# Extract the archive and follow the instructions in the README file.
 
}}
 
 
 
===Force time of day===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="Antrad"/>||fix=
 
# Inside the game installation folder create a new text file, for example ''ForceDayTime.txt''.
 
# Open the file and add <code>ForceDayTime X</code>, where ''X'' is the time value(0-24), then save the file.
 
# 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.
 
}}
 
 
 
==Input settings==
 
 
{{Image|Fuel mouse setting.jpg|Mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fuel mouse setting.jpg|Mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fuel keyboard setting.jpg|Keyboard settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fuel keyboard setting.jpg|Keyboard settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap 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=  
|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
|button prompts            = Xbox
 
|button prompts notes      =
 
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Fuel sound setting.jpg|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fuel sound setting.jpg|Audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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}}
 +
{{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
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
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==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
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|vorpx                      = true
 
|vorpx                      = true
 
|vorpx modes                = 2D
 
|vorpx modes                = 2D
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].<br><b>Note:</b> Game is on official list but 3D is not confirmed yet.
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|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                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
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|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
}}
 
 
==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
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Force time of day===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=April 2, 2020}}</ref>||fix=
 +
# Inside the game installation folder create a new text file, for example ''ForceDayTime.txt''.
 +
# Open the file and add <code>ForceDayTime X</code>, where ''X'' is the time value(0-24), then save the file.
 +
# 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.
 
}}
 
}}
  

Latest 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
Icon overlay.png
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)
Icon overlay.png
Requires online activation
SecuROM PA DRM.[2]
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
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