Difference between revisions of "Life Is Strange: Before the Storm"
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Visible jaggies | + | |antialiasing notes = Visible jaggies and no temporal AA. See [[#Enhanced anti-aliasing (SMAA)|Enhanced anti-aliasing (SMAA)]]. |
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Frame lock only (none/30fps/60fps.) See [[#Higher_frame_rate_.2F_Screen_tearing_fix|Higher frame rate / Screen tearing fix]]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=|fix= |
[https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Life_Is_Strange:_Before_the_Storm#Essential_improvements See '''Essential Improvements'''] | [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Life_Is_Strange:_Before_the_Storm#Essential_improvements See '''Essential Improvements'''] | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Disable chromatic aberration=== | ===Disable chromatic aberration=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable chromatic aberration|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable chromatic aberration|ref=|fix= |
[https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Life_Is_Strange:_Before_the_Storm#Essential_improvements See '''Essential Improvements'''] | [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Life_Is_Strange:_Before_the_Storm#Essential_improvements See '''Essential Improvements'''] | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Disable depth of field=== | ===Disable depth of field=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable depth of field|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable depth of field|ref=|fix= |
[https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Life_Is_Strange:_Before_the_Storm#Essential_improvements See '''Essential Improvements'''] | [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Life_Is_Strange:_Before_the_Storm#Essential_improvements See '''Essential Improvements'''] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | ===SMAA=== | + | ===Enhanced anti-aliasing (SMAA)=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enhanced Anti-Aliasing (SMAA) with Reshade|ref=<ref name="ReShade">[https://reshade.me ReShade]</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download [ | + | '''Install the ReShade post-processing injector:''' |
− | # | + | # Download [https://reshade.me/#download '''ReShade'''] |
+ | # Run the downloaded file >> Click 'Select game...' >> Browse to {{p|game}} | ||
+ | # Select '''DirectX 10+''' | ||
+ | # Agree to download standard effects. | ||
+ | # Ensure {{code|SMAA}} and any other desired plugins are selected. | ||
+ | {{ii}} For sharpening at monitor resolution, "LumaSharpen" is recommended. | ||
+ | {{ii}} For sharpening DSR/VSR resolutions, "AdaptiveSharpen" is recommended to survive downsampling. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The "FXAA" plugin will likely not improve things when combined with SMAA and in-game anti-aliasing; however, it will allow more control. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Enable SMAA:''' | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | # Press the '''Home''' key to toggle the ReShade menu. | ||
+ | # Enable {{code|SMAA}} by clicking the chekbox. | ||
+ | # Click the '''Performance Mode''' checkbox to toggle the ability to modify plugin settings. Turn back on when done modifying settings to improve performance. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Change in-game settings:''' | ||
+ | # Video Settings >> Set 'Anti-Aliasing' to {{code|Medium}} to complement SMAA. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Higher settings will increase blur and reduce game performance. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Lower settings will result in noticeable aliasing even with SMAA, but raise game performance. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} [[#Force_resolution_.2F_Fix_DSR_and_VSR|VSR/DSR]] is recommended to address lack of temporal anti-aliasing. | ||
+ | {{--}} Jagged edges even using the in-game "Hella High" anti-aliasing setting. | ||
+ | {{--}} No temporal anti-aliasing. | ||
+ | {{--}} Higher in-game anti-aliasing settings contribute significant blur. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Higher frame rate]] / [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Screen tearing fix]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Higher frame rate]] / [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Screen tearing fix]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Higher frame rate / Screen tearing fix|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Higher frame rate / Screen tearing fix (V-Sync)|fix= |
# Change in-game Settings >> Video >> <code>Frame Rate Limit</code> option to '''OFF'''. | # Change in-game Settings >> Video >> <code>Frame Rate Limit</code> option to '''OFF'''. | ||
# Set <code>V-Sync</code> from your graphics card control panel for this game to '''ON'''. | # Set <code>V-Sync</code> from your graphics card control panel for this game to '''ON'''. | ||
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# Close the Registry Editor window. Changes were saved as they were made. | # Close the Registry Editor window. Changes were saved as they were made. | ||
# Open Steam > Library tab | # Open Steam > Library tab | ||
− | # Right-click 'Life is Strange: Before the Storm' > Properties | + | # Right-click 'Life is Strange: Before the Storm' >> Properties |
# Click 'Set Launch Options' > Add "'''-window-mode exclusive -screen-width {{code|##}} -screen-height {{code|##}}'''" (ex. "3840" and "2160" for 4K) > OK | # Click 'Set Launch Options' > Add "'''-window-mode exclusive -screen-width {{code|##}} -screen-height {{code|##}}'''" (ex. "3840" and "2160" for 4K) > OK | ||
# Run the game. See important notes below. | # Run the game. See important notes below. |
Revision as of 06:19, 28 April 2019
Developers | |
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Deck Nine Games | |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive[1] |
Linux | Feral Interactive[1] |
Publishers | |
Square Enix | |
Engines | |
Unity 5[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 31, 2017 |
macOS (OS X) | September 13, 2018[1] |
Linux | September 13, 2018[1] |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Deluxe Edition, limited run. | |||
Developer website | Deluxe Edition | |||
Publisher website | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Deluxe Edition | |||
Humble Store | Deluxe Edition | |||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Deluxe Upgrade | ||
Classic Chloe Outfit Pack |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos and/or Disable chromatic aberration and/or Disable depth of field
Instructions[6] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Square Enix\Life is Strange: Before the Storm\ %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Square Enix\Life is Strange_ Before the Storm\Saves\<user-id>\Preferences\PrefData.Save |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
- Config file is encrypted.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Square Enix\Life is Strange_ Before the Storm\Saves\<user-id>\SLOT_## \*.Save |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $HOME\.config\unity3d\Feral Interactive\Life is Strange Before the Storm\Saves\<user-id>\SLOT_## \*.Save |
- Save files are encrypted.[7]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
16:10 resolution without black bars
Configure your driver settings |
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Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos |
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Disable chromatic aberration
Disable chromatic aberration |
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Disable depth of field
Disable depth of field |
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Exclusive fullscreen
Command Line |
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Enhanced anti-aliasing (SMAA)
Enhanced Anti-Aliasing (SMAA) with Reshade[8] |
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Install the ReShade post-processing injector:
Enable SMAA:
Change in-game settings:
Notes
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Higher frame rate / Screen tearing fix
Higher frame rate / Screen tearing fix (V-Sync) |
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Notes
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Force resolution / Fix DSR and VSR
Force resolution |
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Notes
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Issues unresolved
Stuttering
Enable 60 FPS Cap |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Steam DLC available from Japan; Released on June 7, 2018.[9] | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish | ||||
Russian | Fan translation by Tolma4 Team. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Life is Strange: Before the Storm. |
Devices | |||
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Tobii Eye Tracking |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Criware | |
Cutscenes | Criware |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-2100 3.1 GHz AMD Phenom X4 945 3.0 GHz |
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System memory (RAM) | 3 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 14 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon R7 250 Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 DirectX 11 compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.13.5 | 10.13.6 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 28 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 650M AMD Radeon R9 M290 Intel Iris 5100 1 GB of VRAM |
- This game is not currently supported on volumes formatted as Case-sensitive.
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 18.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-4130T 2.9 GHz | Intel Core i7-4770 3.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 28 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 AMD Radeon R9 270 2 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon RX 470 4 GB of VRAM |
- AMD GPUs require Mesa driver 18.1.6, Nvidia cards require driver 396.54 or better.
- Intel GPUs are not supported at time of release.
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 On September 13th, Life is Strange: Before the Storm arrives on macOS and Linux - last accessed on 2018-09-05
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2017-08-31
- ↑ LIFE IS STRANGE : BEFORE THE STORM EULA - last accessed on 2017-09-04
- ↑ Life is Strange: Before the Storm episode two is out now, without its Denuvo protection | PCGamesN
- ↑ THEY REMOVED DENUVO!! :: Life is Strange: Before the Storm General Discussions
- ↑ Game Tweaking - Life is Strange Before the Storm
- ↑ There are third party save editing tools available.
- ↑ ReShade
- ↑ Square Enix's Japanese game site