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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = MegaRace 3 - cover.jpg | |cover = MegaRace 3 - cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Cryo Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Cryo Interactive}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Jordan Freeman Group|Digital}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Wanadoo Edition|Retail (Europe)}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|DreamCatcher Interactive|Retail (USA)}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Retail (Russia)}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microïds|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|RenderWare}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 14, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 14, 2001}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|Unknown}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing, Vehicle combat }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Hovercraft }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | MegaRace }} | ||
|steam appid = 733770 | |steam appid = 733770 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658764 | |gogcom id = 1207658764 | ||
| + | |hltb = 5875 | ||
| + | |igdb = megarace-3 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 5579 | ||
|wikipedia = MegaRace 3 | |wikipedia = MegaRace 3 | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 12260 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | megarace_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | megarace_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 733770 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 733770 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Zoom | megarace-3 | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/d3d8-wrapper ThirteenAG's d3d8 wrapper]. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2665/7/46710/download Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, rename or delete files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-01-28|comment=Tested on ZOOM Platform release.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Videos}}. | ||
| + | # Move, rename or delete the following files: {{file|havokcinematic640.wmv}}, {{file|logo0.wmv}}, {{file|renderwarecinematic640.wmv}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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|game}}\config.ini}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = false |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |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|MegaRace 3 settings.png|General settings}} |
| + | {{Image|MegaRace 3 external configuration app.png|External configuration application}} | ||
| + | {{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 = false |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{Term|Stretched}} {{cn|date=2021-03-26|reason=Cannot capture in-game footage using software solutions (Nvidia GeForce Experience overlay, Steam Overlay, ReShade, etc.)}} |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{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 = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
| − | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Mouse not used at all. |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = generic |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
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|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |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 = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music and effects; commentary by Lance Boyle can only be toggled on/off. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = unknown | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail, Zoom Platform and Steam only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail and Zoom Platform only.; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/537-megarace-3-german-patch/ download for digital releases]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail and Zoom Platform only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail and Zoom Platform only.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-20|comment=https://wikidobragens.fandom.com/pt/wiki/Mega_Race_3:_Nanotech_Disaster}}</ref> | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail and Zoom Platform only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail and Zoom Platform only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8 |
|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 = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = Havok | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Windows Media Foundation | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95, 98, ME, 2000 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 400 MHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 64 MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| − | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 8 |
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 500 MHz |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = 10.6.8 | ||
| + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:35, 13 August 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Cryo Interactive | |
| Digital | Jordan Freeman Group |
| Publishers | |
| Retail (Europe) | Wanadoo Edition |
| Retail (USA) | DreamCatcher Interactive |
| Retail (Russia) | 1C Company |
| Digital | Microïds |
| Engines | |
| RenderWare | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 14, 2001 |
| macOS (OS X) | Unknown |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing, Vehicle combat |
| Vehicles | Hovercraft |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | MegaRace |
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| MegaRace | |
|---|---|
| MegaRace | 1994 |
| MegaRace 2 | 1996 |
| MegaRace 3 | 2001 |
MegaRace 3 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person racing and vehicle combat game in the MegaRace series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Steam | |
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| ZOOM Platform | |
Pre-packaged with ThirteenAG's d3d8 wrapper. | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is available from Patches-Scrolls.
Skip intro videos
| Move, rename or delete files[1] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\config.ini[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/733770/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/733770/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
General settings
External configuration application
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Stretched [citation needed] | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | Mouse not used at all. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music and effects; commentary by Lance Boyle can only be toggled on/off. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | Retail, Zoom Platform and Steam only. | |||
| German | Retail and Zoom Platform only.; download for digital releases. | |||
| Italian | Retail and Zoom Platform only. | |||
| Portuguese | Retail and Zoom Platform only.[2] | |||
| Russian | Retail and Zoom Platform only. | |||
| Spanish | Retail and Zoom Platform only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 8 | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Cutscenes | Windows Media Foundation |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME, 2000 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | Intel Pentium III 500 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 8 compatible | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (733770) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-01-28
- Tested on ZOOM Platform release.
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-20