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|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Rockstar North|Original | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Rockstar North|Original}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Grove Street Games LLC| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Grove Street Games LLC|Definitive Edition}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 2021}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 2021}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy---the-definitive-edition|49}} |
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|link|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|link|rating}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Open world, Gambling/Casino }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Open world, Gambling/Casino }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Bicycle, Bus, Flight, Helicopter, Hovercraft, Motorcycle, Off-roading, Street racing, Tank, Train ,Transport, Truck }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Bicycle, Bus, Flight, Helicopter, Hovercraft, Motorcycle, Off-roading, Street racing, Tank, Train, Transport, Truck }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America }} | ||
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| − | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
| − | + | |introduction = '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is part of the Grand Theft Auto: Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, which comes with [[Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition]] bundled. It utilizes the [[Unreal Engine 4]] engine. | |
| + | |||
| + | The Definitive Edition release has new visuals with a brand new lighting system, AI upscaled textures, visual improvements and gameplay updates. Data miners found that it is based on mobile port of the original, which features numerous bugs, such as always fast pedaling for bicycles. Upon release the game received severe criticism for its visuals, grammatical errors in upscaled textures, poor performance and technical issues. The Definitive Edition lacks the custom soundtrack and photo gallery that were in the original version as well as the expired music tracks as no licenses were renewed. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = The game was released exclusively on the [[Rockstar Games Launcher]] on November 11, 2021. More than a year later on January 19, 2023 the game was also made available on [[Steam]]. The original version released on the Rockstar Games Launcher featured an unencrypted archive allowing for mod support, though this was shortly thereafter changed to an encrypted archive. The game also received several updates correcting grammatical errors and fixing floating objects. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | |||
| + | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Official | https://store.rockstargames.com/game/buy-grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy-the-definitive-edition | Rockstar Games Launcher | Includes [[Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition|GTA III – The Definitive Edition]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition|Vice City – The Definitive Edition]]. | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| Official | https://store.rockstargames.com/game/buy-grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy-the-definitive-edition | Rockstar Games Launcher | Includes [[Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition|GTA III – The Definitive Edition]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition|Vice City – The Definitive Edition]]. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | grand-theft-auto-san-andreas-the-definitive-edition | unknown, Rockstar Games Launcher | Included with [[Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition|GTA III – The Definitive Edition]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition|Vice City – The Definitive Edition]]; only as part of {{store link|Epic Games Store|grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy-the-definitive-edition|Definitive Edition bundle}}. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1547000 | Steam, Rockstar Games Launcher | Included with [[Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition|GTA III – The Definitive Edition]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition|Vice City – The Definitive Edition]]; only as part of {{store link|Steam-sub|817628|Definitive Edition bundle}}. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Rockstar Games Launcher}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Rockstar Games Launcher}}. | ||
{{--}} Can only be purchased in a bundle and cannot be bought individually. | {{--}} Can only be purchased in a bundle and cannot be bought individually. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2023-01-25}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Gameface\Content\Movies\1080\|folder}} | ||
| + | # Delete or rename {{file|GTA_SA_RSTAR_STINGER_FINAL_1920x1080.mp4}} and {{file|GTA_SA_CREDITS_FINAL_1920x1080.mp4}}. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
| − | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = false |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
|gog galaxy = | |gog galaxy = | ||
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|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
| − | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = false |
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
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|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Uses Rockstar | + | {{ii}} Uses Rockstar Game Launcher's savegame cloud sync function.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2023-01-20|comment=Get prompted on first launch of the game by RGL if you want to use its cloud save functionality.}}</ref> |
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
| − | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2021-12-05|comment= Tested on a multi-monitor setup.}}</ref> |
|ultrawidescreen = limited | |ultrawidescreen = limited | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = Some cutscenes are {{term|pillarboxed}} to a 16:9 aspect ratio.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2021-11-17|comment= Tested by playing the game at 2560x1080 resolution.}}</ref> | |ultrawidescreen notes = Some cutscenes are {{term|pillarboxed}} to a 16:9 aspect ratio.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2021-11-17|comment= Tested by playing the game at 2560x1080 resolution.}}</ref> | ||
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2021-11-17|comment=Tested by playing the game at 3840x2160 resolution.}}</ref> | |4k ultra hd notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2021-11-17|comment=Tested by playing the game at 3840x2160 resolution.}}</ref> | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Use [https://www.gtainside.com/en/sanandreas-definitive-edition/mods/177007-field-of-view-fov-90-100-110/ FOV mod by Soto Ikizer Donno]. May affect weapon zoom. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Choice between 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. | |anisotropic notes = Choice between 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = Options for [[FXAA]], FXAA+, [[TAA]], and TAA+. | + | |antialiasing notes = Options for [[FXAA]], FXAA+, [[TAA]], and [[TAA]]+. |
| + | |upscaling = true | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = DLSS 2.3 | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = false | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = The game uses licensed songs with no option to change to other songs | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Camera gets stuck=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=If you perform a Stunt Jump, the camera switches to new angle. When the car lands, it can become stuck. | ||
| + | |fix= | ||
| + | Go to the Options > Graphics, scroll to Frame Rate, set it to 30, and return to the game. The camera should be fixed. You can undo the changes. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
| − | |physics = | + | |physics = PhysX |
| − | |physics notes = | + | |physics notes = v3.4.0.0 |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = XAudio |
| − | |audio notes = | + | |audio notes = v2.9 |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|anticheat notes = | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Mods=== | ||
| + | ====[https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#gtasade GTA San Andreas The Definitive Edition Fusion Mod]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Adds the ability to quick save anywhere by pressing F5. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.mixmods.com.br/2021/12/sade-rosa-project-evolved RoSA Evolved], [https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/04/sa-sade-proper-vehicles-retex Proper Vehicles Retex] and [https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/04/proper-player-retex/ Proper Player Retex]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Replaces all of the textures in the game with accurate, hand-made recreations of the original ones in high resolution. | ||
| + | {{++}} Removes upscaling artifacts. | ||
| + | {{++}} More accurate to the original art than the vanilla Definitive Edition. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.mixmods.com.br/2021/11/gta-trilogy-fog-distance-fix Fog Distance Fix]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Adds fog to the map to improve representation of the vastness of the game's world. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/grandtheftautothetrilogy/mods/681 Definitive Edition Radio Stations Restored]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Restores all the radio station musics that were previously removed | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/grandtheftautothetrilogy/mods/761?tab=files Barely Any Subtitles]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Fixes the bug where subtitles wouldn't show | ||
| + | {{++}} Includes HRFT | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:01, 2 April 2024
This page is for the Definitive Edition. For the original game, see Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Original | Rockstar North |
| Definitive Edition | Grove Street Games LLC |
| Publishers | |
| Rockstar Games | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 4 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 11, 2021 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 49 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Open world, Gambling/casino |
| Vehicles | Automobile, Bicycle, Bus, Flight, Helicopter, Hovercraft, Motorcycle, Off-roading, Street racing, Tank, Train, Transport, Truck |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary, North America |
| Series | Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition |
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|
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition is part of the Grand Theft Auto: Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, which comes with Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition bundled. It utilizes the Unreal Engine 4 engine.
The Definitive Edition release has new visuals with a brand new lighting system, AI upscaled textures, visual improvements and gameplay updates. Data miners found that it is based on mobile port of the original, which features numerous bugs, such as always fast pedaling for bicycles. Upon release the game received severe criticism for its visuals, grammatical errors in upscaled textures, poor performance and technical issues. The Definitive Edition lacks the custom soundtrack and photo gallery that were in the original version as well as the expired music tracks as no licenses were renewed.
The game was released exclusively on the Rockstar Games Launcher on November 11, 2021. More than a year later on January 19, 2023 the game was also made available on Steam. The original version released on the Rockstar Games Launcher featured an unencrypted archive allowing for mod support, though this was shortly thereafter changed to an encrypted archive. The game also received several updates correcting grammatical errors and fixing floating objects.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official website | |
Includes GTA III – The Definitive Edition and Vice City – The Definitive Edition. | |
|
| Epic Games Store | |
Included with GTA III – The Definitive Edition and Vice City – The Definitive Edition; only as part of Definitive Edition bundle. | |
|
| Steam | |
Included with GTA III – The Definitive Edition and Vice City – The Definitive Edition; only as part of Definitive Edition bundle. | |
- All versions require Rockstar Games Launcher DRM.
- Can only be purchased in a bundle and cannot be bought individually.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Delete or rename video files[1] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1547000/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition\Profiles\<user-id>\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1547000/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
- Uses Rockstar Game Launcher's savegame cloud sync function.[2]
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | [3] | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Some cutscenes are pillarboxed to a 16:9 aspect ratio.[4] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | [5] | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | Use FOV mod by Soto Ikizer Donno. May affect weapon zoom. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Referred to as "Windowed Fullscreen". | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Choice between 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Options for FXAA, FXAA+, TAA, and TAA+. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | DLSS 2.3 |
||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Choice between 30, 60, 180, 360 FPS or Unlocked. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
| Ray tracing (RT) | |||
| Color blind mode | Toggleable on/off. | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Graphics settings
Input
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Control settings (Keyboard and Mouse)
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Control settings (Gamepad)
![Gameplay settings [Note 2]](/wiki/File:GTASADE_Gameplay_Settings_(Gamepad).png)
Gameplay settings [Note 2]
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Sliders are available for X and Y-axis. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Referred to as "Invert Look". Can be toggled on or off. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Only three presets are available. | |
| Controller sensitivity | Referred to as "Look Sensitivity" and "First Person/Third Person Aiming Sensitivity". Sliders are available for each setting. |
|
| Controller Y-axis inversion | Referred to as "Invert Look". Can be toggled on or off. |
| 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 |
Keyboard and mouse bindings (On Foot)
Keyboard and mouse bindings (In Vehicle)
Gamepad layout (Modern, On Foot)
Gamepad layout (Modern, In Vehicle)
Gamepad layout (Modern, BMX)
Gamepad layout (Modern, Flight)
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Audio
Audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sliders for SFX, Music, and Dialogue. | |
| Surround sound | Plays up to 6.1.[6] | |
| Subtitles | Optional accessibility features, such as adjustable font sizes for subtitles and hint text, are available. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Referred to as "Pause On Focus Loss". Can be toggled on or off. |
|
| Royalty free audio | The game uses licensed songs with no option to change to other songs |
Localizations
Accessibility settings
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Latin American Spanish |
Issues fixed
Camera gets stuck
| If you perform a Stunt Jump, the camera switches to new angle. When the car lands, it can become stuck. |
|---|
|
Go to the Options > Graphics, scroll to Frame Rate, set it to 30, and return to the game. The camera should be fixed. You can undo the changes. |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | PhysX | v3.4.0.0 |
| Audio | XAudio | v2.9 |
Mods
GTA San Andreas The Definitive Edition Fusion Mod
- Adds the ability to quick save anywhere by pressing F5.
RoSA Evolved, Proper Vehicles Retex and Proper Player Retex
- Replaces all of the textures in the game with accurate, hand-made recreations of the original ones in high resolution.
- Removes upscaling artifacts.
- More accurate to the original art than the vanilla Definitive Edition.
Fog Distance Fix
- Adds fog to the map to improve representation of the vastness of the game's world.
Definitive Edition Radio Stations Restored
- Restores all the radio station musics that were previously removed
Barely Any Subtitles
- Fixes the bug where subtitles wouldn't show
- Includes HRFT
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-6600K AMD FX-6300 |
Intel Core i7-2700K AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 45 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 AMD Radeon R9 280 2 GB (Nvidia), 3 GB (AMD) of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon RX 570 4 GB of VRAM |
- 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1547000) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ Targeting and Aim Assist Sensitivity options are only available when playing with a gamepad.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2023-01-25
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2023-01-20
- Get prompted on first launch of the game by RGL if you want to use its cloud save functionality.
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2021-12-05
- Tested on a multi-monitor setup.
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2021-11-17
- Tested by playing the game at 2560x1080 resolution.
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2021-11-17
- Tested by playing the game at 3840x2160 resolution.
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2021-11-17
- Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.