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{{mm}} [https://www.quanticdream.com/en/heavy-rain-support Official support page] | {{mm}} [https://www.quanticdream.com/en/heavy-rain-support Official support page] | ||
{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/HeavyRain/ Community subreddit] | {{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/HeavyRain/ Community subreddit] | ||
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/960910/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/960910/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | heavy-rain | Epic Games | + | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://shop.quanticdream.com/collections/all-products/products/heavy-rain-pc-retail-box-with-egs-key | Epic Games Store | Box version containing an artbook and stickers. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | heavy-rain | DRM-free | DRM removed on June 24, 2020.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-06-24|comment=Closed Epic Games Launcher, renamed its app and %LOCALAPPDATA% folders, checked for Windows Credentials, and launched the game from its .exe without issues.}}</ref> A [https://www.epicgames.com/store/product/heavy-rain/demo demo] is also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-HEAVY-RAIN | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4814-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 960910 | Steam | A demo is also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 960910 | Steam | A demo is also available. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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|multimonitor notes = {{term|Pillarboxed}}. | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Pillarboxed}}. | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Pillarboxed.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-24|comment=Ran the release version at 2560x1080 and a custom 3840x1080 resolution.}}</ref> Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1327-heavy-rain-ultrawide-superwide-54-fix/ PCGW community solution] | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Pillarboxed.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-24|comment=Ran the release version at 2560x1080 and a custom 3840x1080 resolution.}}</ref> Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1327-heavy-rain-ultrawide-superwide-54-fix/ PCGW community solution] for up to 32:9. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-24|comment=Tested the release version at the custom resolution of 3840x2160.}}</ref> | |4k ultra hd notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-24|comment=Tested the release version at the custom resolution of 3840x2160.}}</ref> | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] or [[SMAA]], and 2x, 4x, 8x [[MSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] or [[SMAA]], and 2x, 4x, 8x [[MSAA]]. | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = always on |
|vsync notes = Enabled by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] to disable it. | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] to disable it. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the config file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-24|comment=Editing the file as instructed resulted in over 170 FPS on my computer.}}</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the config file to disable Vsync|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-24|comment=Editing the file as instructed resulted in over 170 FPS on my computer.}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open <code>{{p|game}}\user_setting.ini</code>. | # Open <code>{{p|game}}\user_setting.ini</code>. | ||
# Find <code>VSync=1</code> and <code>VSyncInterval=1</code> and set both values to <code>0</code>. | # Find <code>VSync=1</code> and <code>VSyncInterval=1</code> and set both values to <code>0</code>. | ||
# Save the file and launch the game. | # Save the file and launch the game. | ||
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{{ii}} Adjusting the in-game Limit FPS setting will require closing the game and editing the file again. | {{ii}} Adjusting the in-game Limit FPS setting will require closing the game and editing the file again. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Image|Heavy Rain DS4.png.png|DualShock 4 gamepad controls.}} | {{Image|Heavy Rain DS4.png.png|DualShock 4 gamepad controls.}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = limited |
|key remap notes = Mouse buttons are not remappable.<ref name="release">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-24|comment=Release version tested.}}</ref> | |key remap notes = Mouse buttons are not remappable.<ref name="release">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-24|comment=Release version tested.}}</ref> | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
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|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
− | |xinput controllers notes = <ref | + | |xinput controllers notes = Steam version relies on [[Steam Input]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-09-17|comment=Forcing Steam Input off for the game results in the game failing to recognize the controller.}}</ref> |
|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
− | |xbox prompts notes = <ref name="onza"/> | + | |xbox prompts notes = <ref name="onza">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-24|comment=Tested with an Xbox 360 Razer Onza controller.}}</ref> |
|impulse triggers = false | |impulse triggers = false | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = true | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
− | |dualshock 4 notes = Gyro supported. | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Gyro is supported. |
|dualshock prompts = true | |dualshock prompts = true | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
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|simultaneous input = false | |simultaneous input = false | ||
|simultaneous input notes = <ref name="onza"/> | |simultaneous input notes = <ref name="onza"/> | ||
− | |steam input api = | + | |steam input api = true |
− | |steam input api notes = | + | |steam input api notes = Gyro is supported for Steam Controller and DualShock 4. |
|steam hook input = unknown | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
|steam hook input notes = | |steam hook input notes = | ||
− | |steam input presets = | + | |steam input presets = true |
− | |steam input presets notes = | + | |steam input presets notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-09-17|comment=Official configurations by Quantic Dream for Steam Controller, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 4 controllers are present.}}</ref> |
− | |steam controller prompts = | + | |steam controller prompts = true |
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
|steam cursor detection = unknown | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
|minOS = 7 | |minOS = 7 | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Core i5- | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i5-4430 3 GHz |
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 35 GB |
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 | ||
|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7870 | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7870 | ||
|minVRAM = 2 GB | |minVRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minDX = 11 | |minDX = 11 | ||
+ | |minother = Requirements for 30 FPS at 720p | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
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|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 390 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 390 | ||
|recVRAM = 4 GB | |recVRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
+ | |recother = Requirements for 60 FPS at 1080p | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 20:52, 25 October 2020
Developers | |
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Quantic Dream | |
Windows | Virtuos[1] |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 24, 2019 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 75 |
OpenCritic | 73 |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Adventure, Quick time events |
Themes | Detective/mystery |
Key points
- Taxidermist DLC released for PlayStation 3 is not included in the PC version.[2]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Developer website | Box version containing an artbook and stickers. | |||
Epic Games Store | DRM removed on June 24, 2020.[3] A demo is also available. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Steam | A demo is also available. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Remove the video file[4] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\user_setting.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/960910/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\HeavyRainNS\ |
Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\HeavyRain\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/960910/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Pillarboxed. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Pillarboxed.[5] Use the PCGW community solution for up to 32:9. | ||
4K Ultra HD | [6] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA or SMAA, and 2x, 4x, 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default. See Vertical sync (Vsync) to disable it. | ||
60 FPS | Limiter of 30 or 60 FPS. | ||
120+ FPS | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Edit the config file to disable Vsync[7] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Mouse buttons are not remappable.[8] | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | 0-30 in increments of 1. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Steam version relies on Steam Input.[9] | |
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Xbox button prompts | [10] | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Gyro is supported. | |
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | Only standard blue in use. | |
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adapter) |
Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | [10] | |
Haptic feedback | Vibration toggle. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | [10] |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | Gyro is supported for Steam Controller and DualShock 4. | |
Official controller preset(s) | [11] | |
Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Voices, FX, Music. | |
Surround sound | 5.1 option.[12] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Heavy Rain - 3D-Vision-Ready-Fix - Losti - V1.2. |
Issues unresolved
Stuttering on surround sound system
Set system sound to stereo[13] |
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Stuttering on Creative sound cards
Disable the Creative card and use the integrated sound card (if present).[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | [14] |
Interface | Omegame Menus Master | [14] |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | [15] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-4430 3 GHz | Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 35 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7870 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon R9 390 4 GB of VRAM |
Other | Requirements for 30 FPS at 720p | Requirements for 60 FPS at 1080p |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/960910/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (960910) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-07-16
- Virtuos Ltd. appears under Heavy Rain PC edition at the ending credits.
- ↑ Heavy Rain PC Review - A new way to press for the same Jason - last accessed on 2019-06-27
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-06-24
- Closed Epic Games Launcher, renamed its app and %LOCALAPPDATA% folders, checked for Windows Credentials, and launched the game from its .exe without issues.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-26
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-24
- Ran the release version at 2560x1080 and a custom 3840x1080 resolution.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-24
- Tested the release version at the custom resolution of 3840x2160.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-24
- Editing the file as instructed resulted in over 170 FPS on my computer.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-24
- Release version tested.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-09-17
- Forcing Steam Input off for the game results in the game failing to recognize the controller.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-24
- Tested with an Xbox 360 Razer Onza controller.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-09-17
- Official configurations by Quantic Dream for Steam Controller, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 4 controllers are present.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-24
- The rear speakers were used.
- ↑ Audio Causing Stuttering (PC) - last accessed on June 25, 2019
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-07-16
- Part of the game ending credits.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-24
- The installation folder contains bink2w64.dll