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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 6, 2018}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 6, 2018}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|kenshi|75}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7007/kenshi|76}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|kenshi|rating}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Free-roaming camera }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Free-roaming camera }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Building, Hack and slash, RTS, Sandbox | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Building, Hack and slash, RTS, Simulation, Sandbox }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Japan, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Western, Japan, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Kenshi }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Kenshi }} | ||
|steam appid = 233860 | |steam appid = 233860 | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/R6258etsHE Official Discord server] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1193046833|kenshi}} | {{GOG.com links|1193046833|kenshi}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/233860/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/233860/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | kenshi | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | kenshi | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | kenshi | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | kenshi | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row|1= Humble |2= kenshi |3= Steam |4= Provides a key to be used with the [https://www.lofigames.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=8428 non-Steam, developer-released version] |5= Download |6= Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row|1= Humble |2= kenshi |3= Steam |4= Provides a key to be used with the [https://www.lofigames.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=8428 non-Steam, developer-released version]. |5= Download |6= Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row|1= Steam |2= 233860 |3= DRM-free |4= DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/233860/discussions/5/3091137796289561433/#c3091137796290769794|title=Kenshi is DRM free so if you can't launch through steam, try launching the exe directly.|date=2021-05-29}}</ref> Provides a key to be used with the [https://www.lofigames.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=8428 non-Steam, developer-released version] |5= Download |6= Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row|1= Steam |2= 233860 |3= DRM-free |4= DRM-free when launched directly from an executable.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/233860/discussions/5/3091137796289561433/#c3091137796290769794|title=Kenshi is DRM free so if you can't launch through steam, try launching the exe directly.|date=2021-05-29}}</ref> Provides a key to be used with the [https://www.lofigames.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=8428 non-Steam, developer-released version]. |5= Download |6= Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00D614AXS | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00D614AXS | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/86 Shidan's Tweaks and Fixes] - | + | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/86 Shidan's Tweaks and Fixes] - A collection of various simple bug fixes that have yet to be implemented by the developers. |
− | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/506 CTD | + | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/506 CTD Fix Patch] - Fixed some crashes and an alert for a broken save file. |
− | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/290 Fixing Clipping Issues] - | + | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/290 Fixing Clipping Issues] - Fixes clothing clipping issues. |
− | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/274 Animation Overhaul Mod] - | + | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/274 Animation Overhaul Mod] - Adds missing crafting animations. |
− | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/151 Automated Drills Build Fix] - | + | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/151 Automated Drills Build Fix] - Makes drills upright on slopes. |
− | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/178 Fix_Copper] - | + | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/178 Fix_Copper] - Makes copper ore look like copper ore. |
− | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/333 Raptor | + | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/333 Raptor Island Fix] - Fixes clipping issues on Raptor Island. |
− | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/20 | + | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/20 Grassbushfix.mod] - Fixes broken grass texture. |
− | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/48 | + | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/48 Fix - Unleash the hair] - Makes your hair correctly appear on your head when face pieces are used. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|borderless fullscreen mode]] to avoid issues on 21:9 resolutions | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|borderless fullscreen mode]] to avoid issues on 21:9 resolutions. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Framerate beyond 60 FPS causes physics issues with ragdoll bodies and body parts, but gameplay is otherwise unaffected | + | |120 fps notes = Framerate beyond 60 FPS causes physics issues with ragdoll bodies and body parts, but gameplay is otherwise unaffected. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Can also invert X-axis. | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Can also invert the X-axis. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Music, | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Ambient, SFX, VO, UI |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation. Available on [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2371787869 Steam], [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/529 NexusMods] and [https://www.moddb.com/mods/polish-localization ModDB]. | + | |notes = Fan translation. Available on [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2371787869 Steam], [https://www.nexusmods.com/kenshi/mods/529 NexusMods], and [https://www.moddb.com/mods/polish-localization ModDB]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 22:40, 15 January 2024
Not to be confused with Kenshō.
Developers | |
---|---|
Lo-Fi Games | |
Engines | |
Ogre | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 6, 2018 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 75 |
OpenCritic | 76 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
Perspectives | Free-roaming camera |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Action, Building, Hack and slash, RTS, Simulation, Sandbox |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Western, Japan, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi |
Series | Kenshi |
Kenshi | |
---|---|
Kenshi | 2018 |
Kenshi 2 | TBA |
Kenshi is a singleplayer free-roaming camera action, building, hack and slash, RTS, simulation and sandbox game in the Kenshi series.
General information
- Official Discord server
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | Provides a key to be used with the non-Steam, developer-released version. | |||
Steam | DRM-free when launched directly from an executable.[1] Provides a key to be used with the non-Steam, developer-released version. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) |
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Mods
- Shidan's Tweaks and Fixes - A collection of various simple bug fixes that have yet to be implemented by the developers.
- CTD Fix Patch - Fixed some crashes and an alert for a broken save file.
- Fixing Clipping Issues - Fixes clothing clipping issues.
- Animation Overhaul Mod - Adds missing crafting animations.
- Automated Drills Build Fix - Makes drills upright on slopes.
- Fix_Copper - Makes copper ore look like copper ore.
- Raptor Island Fix - Fixes clipping issues on Raptor Island.
- Grassbushfix.mod - Fixes broken grass texture.
- Fix - Unleash the hair - Makes your hair correctly appear on your head when face pieces are used.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/233860/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Kenshi\save |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/233860/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Saved games were previously located at
<path-to-game>/save
and were relocated to the user profile as of update 1.0.50.[2]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use borderless fullscreen mode to avoid issues on 21:9 resolutions. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Framerate beyond 60 FPS causes physics issues with ragdoll bodies and body parts, but gameplay is otherwise unaffected. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Can also invert the X-axis. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Ambient, SFX, VO, UI | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Polish | Fan translation. Available on Steam, NexusMods, and ModDB. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | 64-bit only. |
Middleware
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Dual-core | Quad-core |
System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 14 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 11 compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
- A 64-bit version of Windows 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>/233860/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (233860) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Kenshi is DRM free so if you can't launch through steam, try launching the exe directly. - last accessed on 2021-05-29
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Kenshi v1.0.50 - last accessed on 2023-07-19