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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = Life Is Strange | + | |cover = Life Is Strange True Colors cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Deck Nine}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Deck Nine}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 9, 2021}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|life-is-strange-true-colors|81}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|11319/life-is-strange-true-colors|81}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|life-is-strange-true-colors|84}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |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 | }} | ||
| + | {{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 | Contemporary, Supernatural, North America }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Life Is Strange }} | ||
|steam appid = 936790 | |steam appid = 936790 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| + | |hltb = 89877 | ||
| + | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |official site= https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com/en-us/games/life-is-strange-true-colors/ | ||
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = life-is-strange-true-colors | ||
| + | |wikipedia = Life_Is_Strange:_True_Colors | ||
| + | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | '''General information''' |
| − | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/936790/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 936790 | Steam | | | + | {{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/634190/life-is-strange-true-colors-steam | Steam | [https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/634191/life-is-strange-true-colors-deluxe-edition-steam Deluxe Edition] and [https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/634192/life-is-strange-true-colors-ultimate-edition-steam Ultimate Edition] also available. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | life-is-strange-true-colors-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|life-is-strange-true-colors-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GMG|life-is-strange-true-colors-ultimate-edition-pc|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | life-is-strange-true-colors | Steam | {{store link|Humble|life-is-strange-true-colors-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Humble|life-is-strange-true-colors-ultimate-edition|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nfwsnn4jwkb | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. <br/> {{store link|Microsoft Store|9nf72hcbth51|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Microsoft Store|9p0j4mfck2mw|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows}} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 936790 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|18798|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Steam-bundle|18799|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Alex Outfit Pack | Pre-order bonus | Windows}} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Deluxe Upgrade | Bonus Story: Wavelengths, Hero Outfit Pack | Windows}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Siren\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\LifeIsStrange3\Steam\{{P|uid}}}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{P|LOCALAPPDATA}}\Packages\39C668CD.ProjectSiren_r7bfsmp40f67j\SystemAppData\wgs}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = |
| − | |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 = |
| − | |ubisoft connect notes | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = true |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| + | {{Image|Lifeisstrangetruecolorsvideosettings.png| Video settings.}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Lifeisstrangetruecolorsadvancedvideosettings.png| Advanced graphics settings.}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Pillarboxed}} by default.<br>For '''Steam''' version, see [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2597469364 this guide] for a workaround.</br>For '''Xbox Game Pass''' version, see [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]] for a workaround. |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = always on |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Forces TAA. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for a workaround. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Options for 30, 60, Unlimited. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = true |
| − | |hdr notes = | + | |hdr notes = DirectX11 Only, fixed with Patch #3<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com/en-gb/blog/launch-update-4/|title=LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLORS - LAUNCH UPDATE 4|date=2021-10-04}}</ref> |
| − | |ray tracing = | + | |ray tracing = true |
| − | |ray tracing notes = | + | |ray tracing notes = Requires DirectX 12 to be used.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com/en-gb/blog/faq-and-specs/|title=FAQ & PC SPECS - LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLORS|date=2021-09-08}}</ref> <br/> '''Shadows''', virtually no visual or performance difference. See [[#Ray-traced reflections|Ray-traced reflections]] to also enable reflections. |
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = true |
| − | |color blind notes = | + | |color blind notes = Deuteranopia, Protanopia, Tritanopia |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable TAA by editing a config file|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
| + | # Open the <code>Engine.ini</code> with a notepad. | ||
| + | # Add the following lines to the bottom of the file and save the changes: | ||
| + | <pre> | ||
| + | [SystemSettings] | ||
| + | r.PostProcessAAQuality=0 | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Depth Of field=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Depth Of Field by editing a config file|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
| + | # Open the <code>Engine.ini</code> file with a notepad. | ||
| + | # Add the following lines to the bottom of the file and save the changes: | ||
| + | <pre> | ||
| + | [SystemSettings] | ||
| + | r.DepthOfFieldQuality=0 | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Sharpening=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Sharpening by editing a config file|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
| + | # Open the <code>Engine.ini</code> file with a notepad. | ||
| + | # Add the following lines to the bottom of the file and save the changes: | ||
| + | <pre> | ||
| + | [SystemSettings] | ||
| + | r.Tonemapper.Sharpen=0 | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
| + | {{ii}} Disables the Sharpening filter that's used alongside TAA. Recommended to use with the TAA workaround, as the game may appear oversharpened after removing TAA. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Ray-traced reflections=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable ray-traced reflections|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
| + | # Open the <code>Engine.ini</code> file with a notepad. | ||
| + | # Add the following lines to the bottom of the file and save the changes: | ||
| + | <pre> | ||
| + | [SystemSettings] | ||
| + | r.RayTracing.Reflections=1 | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
| + | {{ii}} This does not apply to transparent surfaces eg. windows. Ray-tracing must be set to 'on' in video settings menu. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use SUWSF to enable Ultrawide support. |ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://discord.com/channels/142072549537349632/832367774051467304/963536379256668190|title=WSGF Discord Server SUWSF instructions by PhantomGamers|date=2022-04-12}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} This fix is intended for the Xbox Game Pass/Windows Store version of the game. For the Steam version, See [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2597469364 this guide]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Somewhat Universal Widescreen Fix (SUWSF) is intended to enable widescreen aspect ratios (e.g. 21:9, 32:9, 48:9) in games where it is natively unsupported. | ||
| + | # Download the latest SUWSF release from [https://github.com/phantomgamers/suwsf/releases/ here]. | ||
| + | # Navigate to {{file|{{P|game}}\Content\Siren\Binaries\WinGDK\}}. | ||
| + | # Place the SUWSF files in {{file|{{P|game}}\Content\Siren\Binaries\WinGDK\}}. | ||
| + | # Open {{file|{{P|game}}\Content\Siren\Binaries\WinGDK\SUWSF.ini}} in a text editor. | ||
| + | # Under <code>[Patch:AspectRatio]</code>, change the value of <code>Pattern</code> to <code>"3B 8E E3 3F"</code>. | ||
| + | # Add the following lines to the bottom of the file and save the changes: | ||
| + | <pre> | ||
| + | [Patch:FOV] | ||
| + | Pattern="35 FA 0E 3C" | ||
| + | Value="(pi / 360) * (aspectratio / (16/9))" | ||
| + | Match="5" | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Image|Life Is Strange True Colors gameplay.png|Gameplay settings}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Vertical and horizontal camera movement inversion toggles. |
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
| − | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Vertical and horizontal camera inversion toggles. |
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = V1, Wired |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Life Is Strange True Colors keyboard bindings.png|Keyboard bindings | ||
| + | Life Is Strange True Colors controller bindings.png|Controller bindings | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
| + | {{Image|Life Is Strange True Colors audio.png|Audio settings}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Life Is Strange True Colors language and subs.png|Language and Subtitles settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Voice Over, Sound Effects, Licensed Music. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Adjustable in-game text/subtitle sizes and font styles, subtitle backgrounds, speaker names. |
|closed captions = unknown | |closed captions = unknown | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = true | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = Royalty-free audio setting simply disables licensed music without a replacement. | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Hungarian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation. Available to [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/3263/life-is-strange-true-colors download.] | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Indonesian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation by [https://igtcid.blogspot.com IGTC Team,] [https://igtcid.blogspot.com/2021/09/life-is-strange-true-colors-patch-mod.html Download MOD] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation. Available to [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3722 download.] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Mexican Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11, 12 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 = unknown | + | |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 = | ||
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|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|macos arm app = unknown | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| − | |||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
| − | |physics = | + | |physics = PhysX |
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = Ogg Vorbis, Wwise |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 10 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i5-2300 |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Phenom II X4 965 |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 6 GB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 30 GB |
| + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 750Ti | ||
| + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7790 | ||
| + | |minDX = 11 | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 2 GB | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-3470 |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD FX-8350 |
| + | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |
| − | |notes = | + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 590 |
| + | |recDX = | ||
| + | |recVRAM = 6 GB | ||
| + | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 09:55, 10 April 2024
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| Developers | |
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| Deck Nine | |
| Publishers | |
| Square Enix | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 4 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 9, 2021 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 81 |
| OpenCritic | 81 |
| IGDB | 84 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
| Genres | Adventure, Puzzle |
| Themes | Contemporary, Supernatural, North America |
| Series | Life Is Strange |
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General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | |
Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | |
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| Humble Store | |
Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
Xbox Play Anywhere. Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. |
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| Steam | |
Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Outfit Pack | Pre-order bonus | |
| Deluxe Upgrade | Bonus Story: Wavelengths, Hero Outfit Pack | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Siren\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/936790/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\LifeIsStrange3\Steam\<user-id> |
| Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\39C668CD.ProjectSiren_r7bfsmp40f67j\SystemAppData\wgs |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/936790/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Video settings.
Advanced graphics settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Pillarboxed by default. For Steam version, see this guide for a workaround. For Xbox Game Pass version, see Ultra-widescreen for a workaround. |
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| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Forces TAA. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for a workaround. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Options for 30, 60, Unlimited. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | DirectX11 Only, fixed with Patch #3[1] | ||
| Ray tracing (RT) | Requires DirectX 12 to be used.[2] Shadows, virtually no visual or performance difference. See Ray-traced reflections to also enable reflections. |
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| Color blind mode | Deuteranopia, Protanopia, Tritanopia | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
| Disable TAA by editing a config file |
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[SystemSettings] r.PostProcessAAQuality=0 |
Depth Of field
| Disable Depth Of Field by editing a config file |
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[SystemSettings] r.DepthOfFieldQuality=0 |
Sharpening
| Disable Sharpening by editing a config file |
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[SystemSettings] r.Tonemapper.Sharpen=0
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Ray-traced reflections
| Enable ray-traced reflections |
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[SystemSettings] r.RayTracing.Reflections=1
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Ultra-widescreen
| Use SUWSF to enable Ultrawide support.[3] |
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[Patch:FOV] Pattern="35 FA 0E 3C" Value="(pi / 360) * (aspectratio / (16/9))" Match="5" |
Input
Gameplay settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Vertical and horizontal camera movement inversion toggles. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | Vertical and horizontal camera inversion toggles. |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | , Wired |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Keyboard bindings
Controller bindings
Audio
Audio settings
Language and Subtitles settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, Music, Voice Over, Sound Effects, Licensed Music. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Adjustable in-game text/subtitle sizes and font styles, subtitle backgrounds, speaker names. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | Royalty-free audio setting simply disables licensed music without a replacement. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | Fan translation. Available to download. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Indonesian | Fan translation by IGTC Team, Download MOD | |||
| Japanese | ||||
| Polish | Fan translation. Available to download. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Latin American Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11, 12 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2300 AMD Phenom II X4 965 |
Intel Core i5-3470 AMD FX-8350 |
| System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 750Ti AMD Radeon HD 7790 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 590 6 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/936790/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (936790) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLORS - LAUNCH UPDATE 4 - last accessed on 2021-10-04
- ↑ FAQ & PC SPECS - LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLORS - last accessed on 2021-09-08
- ↑ WSGF Discord Server SUWSF instructions by PhantomGamers - last accessed on 2022-04-12