Difference between revisions of "Metro Exodus"
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{{--}}Needs to be done every time the game is restarted. | {{--}}Needs to be done every time the game is restarted. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Possible fix by changing the DirectX mode in the settings|fix= | ||
+ | # Change your resolution in the settings to the desired one | ||
+ | # Change DirectX from DX12 to DX11 in the settings | ||
+ | # Exit the settings, the game should change the resolution | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}}The game does not actually change to DX11 since it does not work in this version, it stays in DX12 but it reloads the game | ||
+ | {{--}}Needs to be done every time the game is restarted | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Microsoft Store version won't save your progress or settings=== | ===Microsoft Store version won't save your progress or settings=== | ||
{{ii}}The game fails to save your progress or remember your settings (graphics, controls etc.). Multiple users are reporting the issue.<ref>{{refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/microsoft/comments/bywdae/the_windows_store_version_of_metro_exodus_doesnt/|title=Metro Exodus on MS Store - saving issues|date=2019-06-10}}</ref> | {{ii}}The game fails to save your progress or remember your settings (graphics, controls etc.). Multiple users are reporting the issue.<ref>{{refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/microsoft/comments/bywdae/the_windows_store_version_of_metro_exodus_doesnt/|title=Metro Exodus on MS Store - saving issues|date=2019-06-10}}</ref> | ||
{{ii}}Graphics settings etc. are located in the config file at <code>%AppData%\Local\Packages\DeepSilver.ProjectWindfall_hmv7qcest37me\SystemAppData\wgs</code>. There you will find a folder which is named differently for every user, which contains other personally named folders and one of them will contain the config file. To more easily identify the config file, check the file size. The config should be about 6kb in size. | {{ii}}Graphics settings etc. are located in the config file at <code>%AppData%\Local\Packages\DeepSilver.ProjectWindfall_hmv7qcest37me\SystemAppData\wgs</code>. There you will find a folder which is named differently for every user, which contains other personally named folders and one of them will contain the config file. To more easily identify the config file, check the file size. The config should be about 6kb in size. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Possible fix by running the game as administrator every time you launch|ref={{cn}}|fix= |
* Pin the game to your start menu or task bar | * Pin the game to your start menu or task bar | ||
* Right click the shortcut and select "More->Run as adminstrator" | * Right click the shortcut and select "More->Run as adminstrator" | ||
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===Cannot switch to DX11 in the Microsoft Store version=== | ===Cannot switch to DX11 in the Microsoft Store version=== | ||
− | {{--}}Even though the graphics settings has an option for it, DX11 is unavailable in this release of the game, it cannot be changed in the config file or in-game.<ref>{{refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/metro/comments/bz11ns/windows_store_version_is_a_joke/|title=Metro Exodus Windows Store version is a joke | + | {{--}}Even though the graphics settings has an option for it, DX11 is unavailable in this release of the game, it cannot be changed in the config file or in-game.<ref>{{refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/metro/comments/bz11ns/windows_store_version_is_a_joke/|title=Metro Exodus Windows Store version is a joke|date=2019-06-10}}</ref> |
===No windowed or exclusive fullscreen mode possible in the Microsoft Store version=== | ===No windowed or exclusive fullscreen mode possible in the Microsoft Store version=== | ||
{{--}}Due to the nature of UWP applications, the game runs only in borderless fullscreen windowed, cannot be changed by editing the config file | {{--}}Due to the nature of UWP applications, the game runs only in borderless fullscreen windowed, cannot be changed by editing the config file |
Revision as of 17:14, 12 June 2019
Developers | |
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4A Games | |
Publishers | |
Deep Silver | |
Engines | |
4A Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 15, 2019 |
Metro | |
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Metro 2033 | 2010 |
Metro: Last Light | 2013 |
Metro 2033 Redux | 2014 |
Metro: Last Light Redux | 2014 |
Metro Exodus | 2019 |
Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition | 2021 |
Metro Awakening | 2024 |
Key points
- Microsoft Store version has multiple problems that are exclusive to that version of the game. See Issues unresolved
General information
- Official website for the series.
- Official Discord server for the series.
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Only available in certain territories. Some stores or copies might inaccurately list Steam as the platform.[1] |
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Epic Games Store | Gold Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Gold Edition also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Game Pass for PC |
- All versions require Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.
- Steam version will be available to purchase again on February 14, 2020. All existing Steam customers will receive updates and DLCs through Steam.[2]
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\DeepSilver.ProjectWindfall_hmv7qcest37me\SystemAppData\wgs\<user-id>\ |
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\metro exodus\<user-id>\user.cfg[citation needed] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/412020/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Microsoft Store | |
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\metro exodus\<user-id>\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/412020/pfx/[Note 1] |
- When you start the Epic Games Store version from its
.exe
(not from Epic Games launcher), the saves will be in%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\<user-id>\
. Note that the two are not synchronized.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Change field of view[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Set windowed/borderless mode[citation needed] |
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Motion blur
Disable motion blur[citation needed] |
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Mouse Acceleration / Smoothing
Disable mouse acceleration / smoothing[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish | ||||
Ukrainian | Added in Ranger Update |
Different Volume Configurations
Different Volume Configurations |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Metro: Exodus - 3D-VisionReadyFix - Losti - V1.50. |
Issues unresolved
Resolution won't change in Microsoft Store version
- Reported by a number of users.[3]
Possible fix by tabbing out[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Possible fix by changing the DirectX mode in the settings |
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Notes
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Microsoft Store version won't save your progress or settings
- The game fails to save your progress or remember your settings (graphics, controls etc.). Multiple users are reporting the issue.[4]
- Graphics settings etc. are located in the config file at
%AppData%\Local\Packages\DeepSilver.ProjectWindfall_hmv7qcest37me\SystemAppData\wgs
. There you will find a folder which is named differently for every user, which contains other personally named folders and one of them will contain the config file. To more easily identify the config file, check the file size. The config should be about 6kb in size.
Possible fix by running the game as administrator every time you launch[citation needed] |
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Cannot switch to DX11 in the Microsoft Store version
- Even though the graphics settings has an option for it, DX11 is unavailable in this release of the game, it cannot be changed in the config file or in-game.[5]
No windowed or exclusive fullscreen mode possible in the Microsoft Store version
- Due to the nature of UWP applications, the game runs only in borderless fullscreen windowed, cannot be changed by editing the config file
Issues fixed
Fix stuttering
Alternative solutions |
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Disable Nvidia HairWorks |
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Gamma
Fix washed out colors |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11, 12 | Also supports DirectX Ray tracing (DXR) |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1, 8, 8.1, 10 (1809) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-4440 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 AMD Radeon HD 7870 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8 GB of VRAM DirectX 12 compatible |
- Windows 10 is required for raytracing capabilities.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/412020/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (412020) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Metro Exodus at Twitter: "Your physical copy of Metro Exodus will now ship with an Epic key… " - last accessed on 2019-01-30
- "Your physical copy of Metro Exodus will now ship with an Epic key"
- ↑ https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-01-28-epics-latest-pc-exclusive-is-metro-exodus Epic's latest PC exclusive is Metro Exodus - Eurogamer.net
- ↑ Metro Exodus on Microsoft Store - resolution problems, help please!? - last accessed on 2019-06-10
- ↑ Metro Exodus on MS Store - saving issues - last accessed on 2019-06-10
- ↑ Metro Exodus Windows Store version is a joke - last accessed on 2019-06-10