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| − | + | {{Infobox game | |
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|cover = Little Nightmares 2 cover.jpg | |cover = Little Nightmares 2 cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Tarsier Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Tarsier Studios}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Supermassive Games|Enhanced Edition}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bandai Namco Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bandai Namco Entertainment}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="Waschb">{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2021-09-25|comment=Tested on latest GOG version as of this time.}}</ref>|build=4.24}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|Enhanced Edition|ref=<ref name="Waschb" />|build=4.26}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 11, 2021}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 11, 2021}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|little-nightmares-ii|83}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|10644/little-nightmares-ii|82}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|little-nightmares-ii|82}} | ||
| + | |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 | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view, Scrolling }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform, Puzzle, Stealth }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Horror }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Little Nightmares }} | ||
|steam appid = 860510 | |steam appid = 860510 | ||
| − | |steam appid side = | + | |steam appid side = 1443440 |
|gogcom id = 1871006055 | |gogcom id = 1871006055 | ||
| − | |gogcom id side = | + | |gogcom id side = 1840760676 |
|official site= https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/little-nightmares/little-nightmares-ii | |official site= https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/little-nightmares/little-nightmares-ii | ||
|hltb = 69805 | |hltb = 69805 | ||
|igdb = little-nightmares-ii | |igdb = little-nightmares-ii | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |wikipedia = Little Nightmares | + | |mobygames = little-nightmares-ii |
| + | |wikipedia = Little Nightmares II | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = On August 27, 2021 the game received a free '''Enhanced Edition''' update with ray-traced reflections, improved volumetric shadows, interactive particles and immersive audio.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/860510/announcements/detail/2966171241087893360|title=Steam - Dive into an unforgettable nightmare with the Enhanced Edition ✨|date=2023-11-27}}</ref> The game was also updated to make use of DirectX 12, in comparison with DirectX 11 which the original version makes use of. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links|1871006055}} | + | {{GOG.com links|1871006055|little_nightmares_series}} |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/860510/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/860510/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | TV Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | little-nightmares-ii | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|little-nightmares-ii-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4265-3 | GOG.com | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4265-4|Deluxe Edition}} also available | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4265-3 | GOG.com | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4265-4|Deluxe Edition}} also available | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4265-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4265-2|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4265-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4265-2|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | little_nightmares_ii | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|little_nightmares_ii_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | little_nightmares_ii | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|little_nightmares_ii_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | little-nightmares-ii-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|little-nightmares-ii-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} also available, Region Locked in Latin America. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | little-nightmares-ii | Steam | {{store link|Humble|little-nightmares-ii-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 860510 | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 860510 | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A demo is available from {{store link|GOG.com|little_nightmares_ii_demo}} and {{store link|Steam|1443440}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Digital Content Bundle | Includes a small in-game side quest, the soundtrack, an artbook, wallpapers, and avatars. | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Enhanced Edition | Provided to all owners automatically for free. | 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}}\Helios\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Helios\Saved\SaveGames\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Little Nightmares II Main Settings.png|Main settings.}} |
| + | {{Image|Little Nightmares II Advanced Settings.png|Advanced settings.}} | ||
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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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 = See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]. |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Exclusive fullscreen also available. |
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Scales with texture quality settings, with "Ultra" being 8x filtering. |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[TAA]] |
| − | |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 = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |ray tracing = true | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = Ray-traced reflections in the Enhanced Edition (DX 12 only) | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually modify the game executable|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/lhax6y/fix_for_little_nightmares_ii_in_219/|title=FIX for Little Nightmares II in 21:9|date=2021-02-11}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | |key remap = | + | # Open <code>{{P|game}}\Helios\Binaries\Win64\Little Nightmares II.exe</code><br>or <code>{{P|game}}\EnhancedEdition\Helios\Binaries\Win64\Little_Nightmares_II_Enhanced-Win64-Shipping.exe</code><br>in a hex editor (e.g. [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]). |
| + | # Search and replace <code>39 8E E3 3F</code> with <code>26 B4 17 40</code> (for 2560x1080) or [https://www.wsgf.org/article/common-hex-values any other] aspect ratio in hex. | ||
| + | # Search and replace <code>3B 8E E3 3F</code> as above. | ||
| + | # Save the file, overwriting the original. | ||
| + | # Follow [[Engine:Unreal Engine 4#Enable developer console|the instructions]] to enable the developer console in the game. | ||
| + | # Enter <code>FOV X</code> in the console, where X is the desired value, which can be calculated [https://www.wsgf.org/fovcalc.php here]. The game's base horizontal FOV is 60, but it can slightly change during gameplay. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The Steam version executable needs to be unpacked with Steamless before modification (a different path will be used for saves). | ||
| + | {{ii}} Unreal Engine Unlocker might need to be run before the game has reached the main menu to avoid crashing. | ||
| + | {{--}} It seems like the game has trouble centering the camera around the character when forcing UltraWide. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Image|Little Nightmares II Controller Bindings.png|Controller bindings.}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Little Nightmares II Keybindings.png|Keybindings.}} | ||
| + | {{Input | ||
| + | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = always on |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Negative acceleration for camera adjustments. |
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|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 = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |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 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
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|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = Wired, V1 |
|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 = Can't be disabled. |
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = false |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Supported in the base version. The Enhanced Edition features a "new 3D soundscape mix". |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = This game contains no spoken dialog. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Arabic | |language = Arabic | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Simplified Chinese | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Traditional Chinese | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Korean | |language = Korean | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Latin American Spanish | |language = Latin American Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Game does not launch on Windows 7=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game shows the error "The application does not support your operating system" when trying to launch it on Windows 7. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify game executable|ref=<ref name="Waschb" />|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{code|{{P|game}}\Helios\Binaries\Win64\}}. | ||
| + | # Open {{code|Little Nightmares II.exe}} with a hex-editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]. | ||
| + | # Go to offset {{code|51FBB1}} and change {{code|75}} to {{code|EB}}. | ||
| + | # Save the file. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ii}} The offset for the Enhanced Edition is {{code|A1D21D}}. It also needs to be launched with the {{code|-d3d11}} or {{code|-dx11}} [[Command line arguments|Command line argument]]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The Steam version executable needs to be unpacked with Steamless before modifying it. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11, 12 |
| − | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Original version is D3D11, while the Enhanced Edition is D3D12. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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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 = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|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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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = Wwise |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|anticheat = | |anticheat = | ||
|anticheat notes = | |anticheat notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Change number of save slots=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Increase the number of saveslots|fix= | ||
| + | |||
| + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
| + | # Open or create new file <code>Game.ini</code>. | ||
| + | # Add the following to the file, save it and set flag "Read only" in file properties: | ||
| + | <pre> | ||
| + | [/Script/Helios.WidgetSettings] | ||
| + | NumberOfSaveSlotsPC=7 | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7870 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7870 | ||
|recVRAM = 2 GB | |recVRAM = 2 GB | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
Latest revision as of 05:51, 28 November 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Tarsier Studios | |
| Enhanced Edition | Supermassive Games |
| Publishers | |
| Bandai Namco Entertainment | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 4[Note 1] | |
| Enhanced Edition | Unreal Engine 4[Note 2] |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 11, 2021 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 83 |
| OpenCritic | 82 |
| IGDB | 82 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Side view, Scrolling |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Platform, Puzzle, Stealth |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Horror |
| Series | Little Nightmares |
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| Little Nightmares | |
|---|---|
| Little Nightmares | 2017 |
| Little Nightmares II | 2021 |
| Little Nightmares III | 2024 |
Little Nightmares II is a singleplayer side view and scrolling platform, puzzle and stealth game in the Little Nightmares series.
On August 27, 2021 the game received a free Enhanced Edition update with ray-traced reflections, improved volumetric shadows, interactive particles and immersive audio.[2] The game was also updated to make use of DirectX 12, in comparison with DirectX 11 which the original version makes use of.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
TV Edition. | |
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| GamersGate | |
Deluxe Edition also available | |
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Deluxe Edition also available | |
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Deluxe Edition also available. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Deluxe Edition also available. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
Deluxe Edition also available, Region Locked in Latin America. | |
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| Humble Store | |
Deluxe Edition also available. | |
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| Steam | |
Deluxe Edition also available. | |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Content Bundle | Includes a small in-game side quest, the soundtrack, an artbook, wallpapers, and avatars. | |
| Enhanced Edition | Provided to all owners automatically for free. | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Helios\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/860510/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Helios\Saved\SaveGames\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/860510/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Main settings.
Advanced settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Exclusive fullscreen also available. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Scales with texture quality settings, with "Ultra" being 8x filtering. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | TAA | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives. | ||
| Ray tracing (RT) | Ray-traced reflections in the Enhanced Edition (DX 12 only) | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Ultra-widescreen
| Manually modify the game executable[3] |
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Input
Controller bindings.
Keybindings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | Negative acceleration for camera adjustments. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| 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 | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | Can't be disabled. | |
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Supported in the base version. The Enhanced Edition features a "new 3D soundscape mix". | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | This game contains no spoken dialog. | |||
| Arabic | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Latin American Spanish |
Issues fixed
Game does not launch on Windows 7
- The game shows the error "The application does not support your operating system" when trying to launch it on Windows 7.
| Modify game executable[1] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11, 12 | Original version is D3D11, while the Enhanced Edition is D3D12. |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Wwise |
Change number of save slots
| Increase the number of saveslots |
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[/Script/Helios.WidgetSettings] NumberOfSaveSlotsPC=7 |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2300 AMD FX-4350 |
Intel Core i7-3770 AMD FX-8350 |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 AMD Radeon HD 7850 1 GB (Nvidia), 2 GB (AMD) of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 AMD Radeon HD 7870 2 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.24[1]
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.26[1]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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>/860510/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (860510) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Verified by User:Waschbär on 2021-09-25
- Tested on latest GOG version as of this time.
- ↑ Steam - Dive into an unforgettable nightmare with the Enhanced Edition ✨ - last accessed on 2023-11-27
- ↑ FIX for Little Nightmares II in 21:9 - last accessed on 2021-02-11