Difference between revisions of "Metro Exodus"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | The game | + | {{ii}} The game allows you to skip intro video by pressing {{key|E}}. To always skip them, follow these instructions. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions||fix= | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions (Steam)|ref={{cn}}|fix= | ||
# Go to {{p|game}}. | # Go to {{p|game}}. | ||
# Delete or rename {{code|credits.webm}} and {{code|legal.webm}}. | # Delete or rename {{code|credits.webm}} and {{code|legal.webm}}. | ||
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− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions (Epic Games Store)|ref={{cn}}|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{p|game}}. | |
+ | # Delete or rename <code>credits.webm</code>. | ||
+ | # Create a blank file named {{code|credits.webm}}. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} In the sections below, "Windows" means the Epic Games Store version, started from {{file|{{p|game}}\MetroExodus.exe}}, not via Epic Games Launcher. Note that on Windows, neither the game nor the Epic Games Launcher synchronizes any of the locations listed here with any of the others. | |
− | {{ii}} In the sections below, "Windows" means the Epic Games Store version, started from | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\Packages\DeepSilver.ProjectWindfall_hmv7qcest37me\SystemAppData\wgs\{{p|uid}}\}} | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\Packages\DeepSilver.ProjectWindfall_hmv7qcest37me\SystemAppData\wgs\{{p|uid}}\}} | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\metro exodus\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\metro exodus\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Settings are stored in {{file|user.cfg}}. There is another configuration file, {{file|profile.cfg}}, with unknown purpose, possibly related to the Epic Games user profile. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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|separate volume notes = Dialog, music, and master. See also [[#Separate volume controls|Separate volume controls]]. | |separate volume notes = Dialog, music, and master. See also [[#Separate volume controls|Separate volume controls]]. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Dolby Atmos | + | |surround sound notes = Dolby Atmos.{{note|On Windows (Windows 10 Pro 1909 at least), with Dolby Atmos (Version 3.20402.409 of 2019-04-26 at least) in its default "Music" mode, directional audio may not work as expected. Speaker's voices fade in and out seemingly at random, making it next to impossible to follow dialogue. It sounds as if Artyom has a hearing problem. One solution is to switch Atmos to "Games" mode (translated from "Spiele" in German).}} |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
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|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = | |audio = |
Revision as of 00:35, 2 May 2020
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.
- PC changelog
- 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. | |||
Gold Edition also available. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Gold Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Gold Edition also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Game Pass for PC, Gold Edition also available. | |||
Steam | Gold Edition also available. |
- All versions require Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Expansion Pass | Includes The Two Colonels and Sam's Story. | |
The Two Colonels | ||
Sam's Story |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
- The game allows you to skip intro video by pressing E. To always skip them, follow these instructions.
Instructions (Steam)[citation needed] |
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Instructions (Epic Games Store)[citation needed] |
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Enable manual saving in Ranger mode
- Game is bugged and hardly ever saves in Ranger mode.
Instructions |
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Notes
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Game data
- In the sections below, "Windows" means the Epic Games Store version, started from
<path-to-game>\MetroExodus.exe
, not via Epic Games Launcher. Note that on Windows, neither the game nor the Epic Games Launcher synchronizes any of the locations listed here with any of the others.
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\DeepSilver.ProjectWindfall_hmv7qcest37me\SystemAppData\wgs\<user-id>\ |
Epic Games Launcher | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\metro exodus\<user-id>\ |
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\metro exodus\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/412020/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Settings are stored in
user.cfg
. There is another configuration file,profile.cfg
, with unknown purpose, possibly related to the Epic Games user profile.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\DeepSilver.ProjectWindfall_hmv7qcest37me\SystemAppData\wgs\[CRYPTIC-NUMBER-REPRESENTING-GAME-DATA-FOLDER]\[CRYPTIC-NUMBER-REPRESENTING-SAVE-FOLDER][2] |
Epic Games Launcher | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\metro exodus\<user-id>\ |
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\metro exodus\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/412020/pfx/[Note 1] |
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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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
Disable mouse acceleration/smoothing[citation needed] |
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Mouse sensitivity
Set optimal mouse sensitivity for higher FOVs[citation needed] |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Ukrainian | Added in Ranger Update |
Separate volume controls
Since at least 2020-01-17, the game's user interface has separate volume controls under Options -> Audio.
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. | ||
vorpX | G3D, Z3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues unresolved
Cannot switch to DX11 in the Microsoft Store version
- Even though the graphics settings has an option for it, DX11 is only available by launching the game in Safe Mode, it cannot be changed in the config file or in-game.[3]
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[4]
Crash on startup
- Nvidia users need to disable Nvidia Geforce Experience in-game overlay. Verified in February 2020 for the Steam version.
Issues fixed
Extreme FPS drops
Disable graphical settings |
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Stuttering
Disable Nvidia HairWorks[citation needed] |
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Download and install Rivatuner, and add MetroExodus.exe and limit Framerate to 60FPS[citation needed]
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Run the game as administrator[citation needed] |
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(might work only if the game is installed inside program files directory structure) |
Disable in-game Vsync and enable Vsync through the control panel[citation needed] |
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Washed out colors
Set gamma manually[citation needed] |
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Use Nvidia Freestyle[citation needed] |
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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
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX |
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 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>/412020/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (412020) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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.reddit.com/r/metro_exodus/comments/c0zb4d/my_crappy_guide_for_transferring_nonwindowsstore/
- ↑ Metro Exodus Windows Store version is a joke - last accessed on 2019-06-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Anthraksi on 2019-06-12
- No option in-game, tried by editing the config, but nothing happened.