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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Quantic Dream}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Quantic Dream}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Virtuos|PlayStation 4|ref=}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Virtuos|Windows|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-07-16|comment=Virtuos Ltd. appears under Heavy Rain PC edition at the ending credits.}}</ref>}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Quantic Dream}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 24, 2019}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 24, 2019}}
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|steam appid  =  
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|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|heavy-rain|75}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|1535/heavy-rain|73}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|heavy-rain|80}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Cinematic camera }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Adventure, Quick time events }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Detective/mystery }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 +
|steam appid  = 960910
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
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|gogcom id    = 2055511884
 +
|official site= https://www.quanticdream.com/en/heavy-rain
 +
|hltb        = 4377
 +
|lutris      = heavy-rain
 
|strategywiki = Heavy Rain
 
|strategywiki = Heavy Rain
 +
|mobygames    = 45449
 
|wikipedia    = Heavy Rain
 
|wikipedia    = Heavy Rain
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://heavyrain.fandom.com Community wiki]
+
{{mm}} [https://www.quanticdream.com/en/heavy-rain-support Official support page]
 +
{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/HeavyRain/ Community subreddit]
 +
{{GOG.com links|2055511884|}}
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/960910/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | heavy-rain | Epic Games Store | A [https://www.epicgames.com/store/product/heavy-rain/demo demo] is also available. | | Windows }}
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{{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 | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | heavy-rain | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4814-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | heavy_rain | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | heavy-rain | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 960910 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | heavy-rain-pc | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} {{Removed DRM|Denuvo Anti-Tamper}} was removed from the Epic Games Store version 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>
 +
{{ii}} Based on the PlayStation 4 version; ''The Taxidermist'' DLC released for PlayStation 3 is not included in the PC version, due to the PS4 version omitting it as well.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/559309-heavy-rain-pc-review|title=Heavy Rain PC Review - A new way to press for the same Jason|date=2019-06-27}}</ref>{{note|''The Taxidermist'' was to be the first part of a series of DLC scenarios called ''The Heavy Rain Chronicles''. Only the first episode was completed; development for the rest was later cancelled.}}
 +
 
 +
===Demo===
 +
{{ii}} Demo versions providing access to the first act of the game are available on [https://www.epicgames.com/store/product/heavy-rain/demo Epic Games Store] and Steam.
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Remove the video file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-26|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Videos}}
 +
# Delete or rename {{file|HR_SCREEN_US.BIK}}
 +
{{ii}} A game update may restore the file.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Epic Games Launcher|for installation|Denuvo}}.<ref> [https://support.codefusion.technology/hejsn_156in/?l=english Denuvo Support Page]</ref>
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 +
===[https://www.nexusmods.com/heavyrain/mods/1 Neural 1080p Enhanced Cutscenes]===
 +
{{ii}} Improves cutscenes in game, applying strong anti-aliasing, sharpness and cleaning artifacts.
 +
{{++}} Weight of new videos only 25% more than the originals.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\HeavyRainNS\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Epic Games Store|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\HeavyRainNS\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\HeavyRain\}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 +
{{Save game cloud syncing
 +
|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
 +
|epic games launcher      = false
 +
|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                = true
 +
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                    =
 +
|origin notes              =
 +
|steam cloud              = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
 +
|xbox cloud                =
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Heavy_Rain_Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Heavy_Rain_Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Heavy_Rain_Advanced_Graphics.png|Advanced graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Heavy_Rain_Advanced_Graphics.png|Advanced graphics settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|widescreen resolution notes= 16:10 resolutions are {{term|letterboxed}}. Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1327-heavy-rain-ultrawide-superwide-widescreen-fix/ related PCGW community tool].
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|multimonitor              = hackable
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|multimonitor              = false
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|multimonitor notes        = {{term|Pillarboxed}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-24|comment=Tested the release version at the custom resolution of 3840x1080.}}</ref> See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]] for a workaround.
+
|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.}}</ref> See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]] for a workaround.
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|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/ related PCGW community tool] 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]].
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|vsync                      = hackable
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|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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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
−
}}
 
−
 
−
===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use the Heavy Rain Ultrawide and Multimonitor patcher|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-24|comment=Tested the 2560x1080 patcher.}}</ref>|fix=
 
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{{ii}} 2560x1080, 3440x1440 and 32:9 patchers are available.
 
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#Download one of [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1327-heavy-rain-ultrawide-multimonitor-patcher/ the patchers].
 
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#Unpack the archive and point the patcher at <code>{{p|game}}\HeavyRain.exe</code>
 
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{{ii}} Some of the UI elements will be scaled correctly, while others will be stretched.
 
−
{{++}} Results in more horizontal and vertical FOV - no pillarboxing.
 
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{{--}} The FOV compensation method leads to scenes appearing significantly zoomed-out compared to the original.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
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{{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=
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{{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}} Running above 60 FPS might cause issues with animations.
 
 
{{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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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Heavy_Rain_KBM.png|Keyboard and mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Heavy_Rain_KBM.png|Keyboard and mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Heavy Rain Xbox controls.png|Xbox gamepad controls.}}
 
{{Image|Heavy Rain Xbox controls.png|Xbox gamepad controls.}}
 
{{Image|Heavy Rain DS4.png.png|DualShock 4 gamepad controls.}}
 
{{Image|Heavy Rain DS4.png.png|DualShock 4 gamepad controls.}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
−
|key remap                = true
+
|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
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
−
|mouse sensitivity notes  = 0-30 with increments of 1.
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = 0-30 in increments of 1.
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes  =  
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|controller support notes  = GOG Release does not support controllers, despite the description stating otherwise.
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
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|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers        = true
−
|xinput controllers notes  = <ref name="onza">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-24|comment=Tested with an Xbox 360 Razer Onza controller.}}</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  =  
 
|light bar support        = true
 
|light bar support        = true
 
|light bar support notes  = Only standard blue in use.
 
|light bar support notes  = Only standard blue in use.
−
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
+
|dualshock 4 modes        = wired, wireless adapter
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
−
|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers        = false
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
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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          = unknown
+
|steam input api          = true
−
|steam input api notes    =  
+
|steam input api notes    = Gyro is supported for Steam Controller and DualShock 4. There are issues with in-game actions using the Right Analog stick. See [[#Rotation moves don't work (Steam Input)|here for solution]].
 
|steam hook input          = unknown
 
|steam hook input          = unknown
 
|steam hook input notes    =  
 
|steam hook input notes    =  
−
|steam input presets      = unknown
+
|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  = unknown
+
|steam controller prompts  = true
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Heavy_Rain_Sound.png|Sound settings.}}
 
{{Image|Heavy_Rain_Sound.png|Sound settings.}}
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Voices, FX, Music.
 
|separate volume notes    = Voices, FX, Music.
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|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  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Image|Heavy Rain Language settings.png|Language settings.}}
 
{{Image|Heavy Rain Language settings.png|Language settings.}}
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{{L10n|content=
 
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|ref      =
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 
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|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
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|ref      =
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
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 +
==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            = hackable
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2019/08/heavy-rain-3d-vision-ready-fix-losti-v10.html Helix Mod: Heavy Rain - 3D-Vision-Ready-Fix - Losti - V1.2].
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vr only                    =
 +
|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        =
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|play area room-scale notes  =
 
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#Under the Playback tab, select the sound output device and click on '''Configure'''.
 
#Under the Playback tab, select the sound output device and click on '''Configure'''.
 
#Under Audio channels, select '''Stereo''' and go through the steps to save the selection.
 
#Under Audio channels, select '''Stereo''' and go through the steps to save the selection.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Rotation moves don't work (Steam Input)===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Steam Input template|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2021-12-04|comment=Using emulated DS4V1 pad this worked fine.}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download the community template '''Should fix the right stick problem'''
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Steam Input configuration|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/960910/discussions/0/4402812641358824877/#c4402812641366922404|title=Rotation Moves With PS4 Controller not Working :: Heavy Rain General Discussions|date=2021-12-04}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Click on the game cover in library
 +
# Select '''Controller Configuration'''
 +
# Select '''Right Stick ABS''' and then '''ADDITIONAL SETTINGS'''
 +
# Change '''Enable Deadzone''' to '''Configuration'''
 +
# Set '''Dead Zone Inner''' to minimum value '''Dead Zone Outer''' to maximum value
 +
# Export the config
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|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 =  
 
}}
 
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===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
−
|physics          =  
+
|physics          = Havok
−
|physics notes    =  
+
|physics notes    = <ref name="credits">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-07-16|comment=Part of the game ending credits.}}</ref>
 
|audio            =  
 
|audio            =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
−
|interface        =  
+
|interface        = Omegame Menus Master
−
|interface notes  =  
+
|interface notes  = <ref name="credits"/>
 
|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
−
|cutscenes notes  = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-24|comment=The game folder contains bink2w64.dll}}</ref>
+
|cutscenes notes  = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-24|comment=The installation folder contains bink2w64.dll}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|minOS    = 7
 
|minOS    = 7
−
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-4300 3.4 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-4430 3 GHz
 +
|minCPU2  = AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
−
|minHD    = 39 GB <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-25|comment=The official system requirements lack HD information. The release version takes up around 38.1 GB on my hard drive.}}</ref>
+
|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    =  
−
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-6600K
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz
 +
|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.4 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
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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}}

Latest revision as of 23:46, 17 March 2024

Heavy Rain
Heavy Rain cover
Developers
Quantic Dream
Windows Virtuos[1]
Publishers
Quantic Dream
Release dates
Windows June 24, 2019
Reception
Metacritic 75
OpenCritic 73
IGDB 80
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Cinematic camera
Controls Direct control
Genres Adventure, Quick time events
Art styles Realistic
Themes Detective/mystery
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Heavy Rain on HowLongToBeat
Heavy Rain on IGDB
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Heavy Rain guide on StrategyWiki
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Heavy Rain on Wikipedia

Heavy Rain is a singleplayer cinematic camera adventure and quick time events game.

General information

Official support page
Community subreddit
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Developer website
Epic Games Launcher
 Box version containing an artbook and stickers.
Windows
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
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Windows
Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM was removed from the Epic Games Store version on June 24, 2020.[2]
Based on the PlayStation 4 version; The Taxidermist DLC released for PlayStation 3 is not included in the PC version, due to the PS4 version omitting it as well.[3][Note 1]

Demo

Demo versions providing access to the first act of the game are available on Epic Games Store and Steam.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Remove the video file[4]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Videos
  2. Delete or rename HR_SCREEN_US.BIK
A game update may restore the file.

Neural 1080p Enhanced Cutscenes

Improves cutscenes in game, applying strong anti-aliasing, sharpness and cleaning artifacts.
Weight of new videos only 25% more than the originals.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\user_setting.ini[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/960910/pfx/[Note 3]

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 3]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.
Advanced graphics settings.
Advanced graphics settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
16:10 resolutions are letterboxed. Use the related PCGW community tool.
Multi-monitor
Pillarboxed.
Ultra-widescreen
Pillarboxed.[5] Use the related PCGW community tool 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]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\user_setting.ini.
  2. Find VSync=1 and VSyncInterval=1 and set both values to 0.
  3. Save the file and launch the game.
Adjusting the in-game Limit FPS setting will require closing the game and editing the file again.

Input

Keyboard and mouse settings.
Keyboard and mouse settings.
Xbox gamepad controls.
Xbox gamepad controls.
DualShock 4 gamepad controls.
DualShock 4 gamepad controls.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
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
GOG Release does not support controllers, despite the description stating otherwise.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Steam version relies on Steam Input.[9]
Xbox button prompts
[10]
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Gyro is supported.
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.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
[10]
Haptic feedback
Vibration toggle.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
[10]
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Gyro is supported for Steam Controller and DualShock 4. There are issues with in-game actions using the Right Analog stick. See here for solution.
Official controller preset(s)
[11]
Steam Controller button prompts

Audio

Sound settings.
Sound settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Voices, FX, Music.
Surround sound
5.1 option.[12]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
Language settings.
Language settings.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
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]
  1. Go to the Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, then Sound.
  2. Under the Playback tab, select the sound output device and click on Configure.
  3. Under Audio channels, select Stereo and go through the steps to save the selection.

Rotation moves don't work (Steam Input)

Steam Input template[14]
  1. Download the community template Should fix the right stick problem
Steam Input configuration[15]
  1. Click on the game cover in library
  2. Select Controller Configuration
  3. Select Right Stick ABS and then ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
  4. Change Enable Deadzone to Configuration
  5. Set Dead Zone Inner to minimum value Dead Zone Outer to maximum value
  6. Export the config

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok [16]
Interface Omegame Menus Master [16]
Cutscenes Bink Video [17]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-4430 3 GHz
AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz		 Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.4 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

  1. ↑ The Taxidermist was to be the first part of a series of DLC scenarios called The Heavy Rain Chronicles. Only the first episode was completed; development for the rest was later cancelled.
  2. ↑ 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).
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-07-16
    Virtuos Ltd. appears under Heavy Rain PC edition at the ending credits.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Heavy Rain PC Review - A new way to press for the same Jason - last accessed on 2019-06-27
  4. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-26
  5. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-24
    Ran the release version at 2560x1080 and a custom 3840x1080 resolution.
  6. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-24
    Tested the release version at the custom resolution of 3840x2160.
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-24
    Editing the file as instructed resulted in over 170 FPS on my computer.
  8. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-24
    Release version tested.
  9. ↑ 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. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-24
    Tested with an Xbox 360 Razer Onza controller.
  11. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-09-17
    Official configurations by Quantic Dream for Steam Controller, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 4 controllers are present.
  12. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-24
    The rear speakers were used.
  13. ↑ Audio Causing Stuttering (PC) - last accessed on June 25, 2019
  14. ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2021-12-04
    Using emulated DS4V1 pad this worked fine.
  15. ↑ Rotation Moves With PS4 Controller not Working :: Heavy Rain General Discussions - last accessed on 2021-12-04
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-07-16
    Part of the game ending credits.
  17. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-24
    The installation folder contains bink2w64.dll