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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|life-is-strange-before-the-storm|77}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|life-is-strange-before-the-storm|77}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Cinematic camera }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure, Puzzle }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Supernatural, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Life Is Strange }} | ||
|steam appid = 554620 | |steam appid = 554620 | ||
|gogcom id = 2131041921 | |gogcom id = 2131041921 | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Deluxe Edition | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Limited Edition (includes Deluxe Edition). | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Developer | https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/lisbeforethestormdeluxe/ | Steam | Deluxe Edition | | OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/lisbeforethestormdeluxe/ | Steam | Deluxe Edition | | OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.eu.square-enix-games.com/product/445874/life-is-strange-before-the-storm-deluxe-edition-pc-download | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.eu.square-enix-games.com/product/445874/life-is-strange-before-the-storm-deluxe-edition-pc-download | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All Linux versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com//eula/554620_eula_0|title=LIFE IS STRANGE : BEFORE THE STORM EULA|date=2017-09-04}}</ref> | {{ii}} All Linux versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com//eula/554620_eula_0|title=LIFE IS STRANGE : BEFORE THE STORM EULA|date=2017-09-04}}</ref> | ||
− | {{ii}} {{removed DRM|Denuvo}} has been removed.<ref>[https://www.pcgamesn.com/life-is-strange-before-the-storm/life-is-strange-denuvo-protection Life is Strange: Before the Storm episode two is out now, without its Denuvo protection | PCGamesN]</ref><ref> | + | {{ii}} {{removed DRM|Denuvo}} has been removed.<ref>[https://www.pcgamesn.com/life-is-strange-before-the-storm/life-is-strange-denuvo-protection Life is Strange: Before the Storm episode two is out now, without its Denuvo protection | PCGamesN]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/554620/discussions/0/2381701715716854046/|title=THEY REMOVED DENUVO!! :: Life is Strange: Before the Storm General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Deluxe Upgrade | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | {{DLC/row| Deluxe Upgrade | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
{{DLC/row| Classic Chloe Outfit Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | {{DLC/row| Classic Chloe Outfit Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Japanese Language Pack | Only available in Japan. | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Disable intro videos, chromatic aberration, and depth of field=== | ===Disable intro videos, chromatic aberration, and depth of field=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="tweaks">[https://ratchet302.gitlab.io/content/games/l/life-is-strange-before-the-storm/tweaking/index.html Ratchet302: Game Tweaking - Life is Strange Before the Storm]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="tweaks">[https://ratchet302.gitlab.io/content/games/l/life-is-strange-before-the-storm/tweaking/index.html Ratchet302: Game Tweaking - Life is Strange Before the Storm]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | Use [https://archive.org/details/ | + | Use [https://archive.org/details/lisbts_mods modded .dll file]. The [https://ratchet302.gitlab.io/content/games/l/life-is-strange-before-the-storm/modding/index.html manual procedure] may also work. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Square Enix\Life is Strange_ Before the Storm\Saves\{{P|uid}}\SLOT_{{code|##}}\*.Save}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Square Enix\Life is Strange_ Before the Storm\Saves\{{P|uid}}\SLOT_{{code|##}}\*.Save}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/unity3d/Feral Interactive/Life is Strange Before the Storm/Saves/{{P|uid}}/SLOT_{{code|##}}/*.Save}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{--}} Save files are encrypted. See [https://github.com/IgelRM/LiS-BtS-Savegame-viewer LiS-BtS-Savegame-viewer]. | {{--}} Save files are encrypted. See [https://github.com/IgelRM/LiS-BtS-Savegame-viewer LiS-BtS-Savegame-viewer]. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} [[#Force_resolution_.2F_Fix_DSR_and_VSR|VSR/DSR]] is recommended to address lack of temporal anti-aliasing. | {{ii}} [[#Force_resolution_.2F_Fix_DSR_and_VSR|VSR/DSR]] is recommended to address lack of temporal anti-aliasing. | ||
+ | {{--}} Higher in-game anti-aliasing settings contribute significant blur. | ||
{{--}} Jagged edges even using the in-game "Hella High" anti-aliasing setting. | {{--}} Jagged edges even using the in-game "Hella High" anti-aliasing setting. | ||
{{--}} No temporal anti-aliasing. | {{--}} No temporal anti-aliasing. | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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===Chromatic aberration=== | ===Chromatic aberration=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable chromatic aberration||ref=<ref name="tweaks"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable chromatic aberration||ref=<ref name="tweaks"/>|fix= | ||
− | Use [https://archive.org/details/ | + | Use [https://archive.org/details/lisbts_mods modded .dll file]. The [https://ratchet302.gitlab.io/content/games/l/life-is-strange-before-the-storm/modding/index.html manual procedure] may also work. |
}} | }} | ||
===Depth of field=== | ===Depth of field=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable depth of field||ref=<ref name="tweaks"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable depth of field||ref=<ref name="tweaks"/>|fix= | ||
− | Use [https://archive.org/details/ | + | Use [https://archive.org/details/lisbts_mods modded .dll file]. The [https://ratchet302.gitlab.io/content/games/l/life-is-strange-before-the-storm/modding/index.html manual procedure] may also work. |
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - [http://cestinybeta.rpgcitadela.cz/portfolio/life-is-strange-before-the-storm/ #1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/ | + | |notes = Fan translation. Available to [https://magyaritasok.hu/games/life-is-strange-before-the-storm download.] |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation by | + | |notes = Fan translation by IGTC Team, [https://igtcid.blogspot.com/2019/04/life-is-strange-before-storm-patch.html download]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = [https://store.steampowered.com/app/824500/ Steam DLC available from Japan]; Released on June 7, 2018. | |notes = [https://store.steampowered.com/app/824500/ Steam DLC available from Japan]; Released on June 7, 2018. | ||
− | |ref = <ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.jp.square-enix.com/lisbts/|title=Square Enix's Japanese game site|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = hackable |
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation by [http://tolma4team.ru/ru/life-is-strange-before-the-storm/ Tolma4 Team]. | + | |notes = Fan translation by [http://tolma4team.ru/ru/life-is-strange-before-the-storm/ Tolma4 Team] (Subtitles), [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/life_is_strange_before_the_storm___episode_3_hell_is_empty/files/7487.html PG Team] (Subtitles) and [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/life_is_strange_before_the_storm___episode_1_awake/files/6024.html ElikaStudio] (Audio and Textures). |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
|tobii eye tracking = true | |tobii eye tracking = true | ||
− | |tobii eye tracking notes = | + | |tobii eye tracking notes = Supports: Extended View - Only Head Tracking, Head Pose Mirroring, Interaction at Gaze. |
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |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 = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = false | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= false | |linux 32-bit executable= false | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= true | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
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Developers | |
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Deck Nine | |
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] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
OpenCritic | 80 |
IGDB | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
Genres | Adventure, Puzzle |
Themes | Supernatural, North America |
Series | Life Is Strange |
General information
- Known issues and workarounds
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Limited Edition (includes Deluxe Edition). | |||
Developer website | Deluxe Edition | |||
Publisher website | ||||
GOG.com | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Deluxe Upgrade | ||
Classic Chloe Outfit Pack | ||
Japanese Language Pack | Only available in Japan. |
Essential improvements
Disable intro videos, chromatic aberration, and depth of field
Instructions[6] |
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Use modded .dll file. The manual procedure may also work. |
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 |
---|---|
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. See LiS-BtS-Savegame-viewer.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution if game won't change to another resolution in-game. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF topic. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF topic. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Check here | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | By default. Use -window-mode exclusive command line argument for exclusive fullscreen. |
||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Visible jaggies and no temporal AA. See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Frame lock only (none/30fps/60fps.) See High frame rate. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Widescreen resolution
16:10 resolution without black bars |
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Force resolution / Fix DSR and VSR |
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Notes
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Use SMAA with ReShade[7] |
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Install the ReShade post-processing injector:
Enable SMAA:
Change in-game settings:
Notes
|
High frame rate
Higher frame rate / Screen tearing fix (V-Sync) |
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Notes
|
Chromatic aberration
Disable chromatic aberration[6] |
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Use modded .dll file. The manual procedure may also work. |
Depth of field
Disable depth of field[6] |
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Use modded .dll file. The manual procedure may also work. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Cannot bind mouse buttons to movement actions. | |
Mouse acceleration | Enabled by default. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | If controller is not working, try the fixes listed here. | |
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 | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | DualShock prompts appear when using a DualShock controller, despite the game only supporting XInput. | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Tracked motion controllers | Tobii Eye Tracking support | |
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Button/gesture prompts |
Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | Some buttons don't work after hotplugging. | |
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Rapidly changes button prompts.[8] |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Voices, SFX. | |
Surround sound | 5.1. Speaker number and type not selectable (uses system default.) | |
Subtitles | Adjustable size. Overlay toggle. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | Fan translation - #1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. Available to download. | |||
Indonesian | Fan translation by IGTC Team, download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Steam DLC available from Japan; Released on June 7, 2018.[9] | |||
Korean | Fan translation by Teamhipsterkanarias ("Farewell"). | |||
Polish | Fan translation by GPP community. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Fan translation by Tolma4 Team (Subtitles), PG Team (Subtitles) and ElikaStudio (Audio and Textures). | |||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Life is Strange: Before the Storm. | ||
vorpX | G3D, Z3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
---|---|---|---|
Tobii Eye Tracking | Supports: Extended View - Only Head Tracking, Head Pose Mirroring, Interaction at Gaze. |
Issues unresolved
Stuttering
Enable 60 FPS cap from the video setting menu[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 | |
OpenGL | macOS/Linux only | |
Metal support |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
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 |
|
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 | ||
---|---|---|
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 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Ratchet302: Game Tweaking - Life is Strange Before the Storm
- ↑ ReShade
- ↑ Streamable - free video publishing - last accessed on 2017-09-03
- ↑ Square Enix's Japanese game site - last accessed on May 2023