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{{stub}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Observer System Redux cover.jpg
+
|cover        = Observer System Redux cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bloober Team}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bloober Team}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Anshar Studios|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://ansharstudios.com/games/observer-system-redux/|title=Observer: System Redux - Anshar Studios|date=2021-09-16|snippet=Observer: System Redux is a game that Anshar Studios is co-developing with Bloober Team.}}</ref>}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bloober Team}}
 
|engines      =
 
|engines      =
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}}  
+
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2021-12-04}}</ref>|build=4.25.0.0}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 10, 2020}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 10, 2020}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|observer-system-redux|rating}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|observer-system-redux|83}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|10506/observer-system-redux|80}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|observer-system-redux|rating}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|observer-system-redux|86}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Adventure }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Cyberpunk }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Cyberpunk }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Observer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Observer }}
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|official site= https://observersystemredux.com/
 
|official site= https://observersystemredux.com/
 
|hltb        = 82626
 
|hltb        = 82626
|igdb        = observer-system-redux
+
|igdb        =
|mobygames    =
+
|mobygames    = observer-system-redux
|strategywiki =  
+
|strategywiki = Observer
 
|wikipedia    =  
 
|wikipedia    =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | observer_system_redux | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|observer_system_redux_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | observer_system_redux | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|observer_system_redux_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | observer-system-redux-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|observer-system-redux-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | observer-system-redux-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|observer-system-redux-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9pb3tp3mt2q0 | Microsoft Store | {{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}} |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1386900 | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1386900 | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported                =
 +
|dlc                        =
 +
|expansion pack              =
 +
|freeware                    =
 +
|free-to-play                =
 +
|one-time game purchase      = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored                  =
 +
|subscription                =
 +
|subscription gaming service =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = None
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2022-10-21}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Tokio\Content\Movies\</code>.
 +
# Delete or rename {{file|LoadingScreen.mp4}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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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}}\ObserverSystemRedux\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|localappdata}}\ObserverSystemRedux\Saved\SaveGames}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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 store       = unknown
+
|epic games launcher       = unknown
|epic games store notes =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             = true
+
|gog galaxy               = true
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
+
|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               = false
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Image is {{term|Vert-}}. FOV can be increased to compensate, but this does not fix clipping at 32:9. To fix:
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Vert-}}. FOV can be increased to compensate, but this does not fix clipping at 32:9. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] for the solution.
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Ultrawide Zoom Fix|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/1386900/discussions/0/2924479876984167408/?ctp=3#c3006676913261038680</ref>|fix=
 
# In: %LOCALAPPDATA%\ObserverSystemRedux\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\
 
# Open engine.ini
 
# Add:
 
[/script/engine.localplayer]
 
 
 
AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV}}
 
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[TXAA]]
 +
|upscaling                  = true
 +
|upscaling tech            = DLSS 2.2.11
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
|hdr                        = unknown
+
|hdr                        = true
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|ray tracing                = true
 +
|ray tracing notes          = Ray-traced reflections
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
<gallery>
 +
Observer - System Redux Video Options.png|Video options
 +
Observer - System Redux Advanced Video Options.png|Advanced video options
 +
Observer - System Redux Gameplay Options.png|Gameplay options
 +
Observer - System Redux Accessibility Options.png|Accessibility options
 +
Observer - System Redux Crosshair Options.png|Crosshair options
 +
</gallery>
 +
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Increase FOV by setting its value to vertical in a config file|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/1386900/discussions/0/2924479876984167408/?ctp=3#c3006676913261038680</ref>|fix=
 +
# In the game's [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file(s) folder]], open '''engine.ini'''.
 +
# Add the following:
 +
<code>[/script/engine.localplayer]
 +
 +
AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV</code>
 +
# Save and close the file.}}
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
 +
{{Image|Observer - System Redux Keybindings.png|Keybindings}}
 +
{{Image|Observer - System Redux Controller Bindings.png|Controller bindings}}
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
|key remap                = unknown
+
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = unknown
+
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
|mouse menu                = unknown
+
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
+
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Can also invert X-axis
|touchscreen              = unknown
+
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
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|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
|controller remap          = unknown
+
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+
|invert controller y-axis  = true
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
+
|invert controller y-axis notes= Can also invert X-axis
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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==Audio==
 
==Audio==
 +
{{Image|Observer - System Redux Audio Options.png|Audio options}}
 +
{{Image|Observer - System Redux Subtitle Options.png|Subtitle options}}
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
|separate volume          = unknown
+
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
|subtitles                = unknown
+
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = unknown
 
|closed captions          = unknown
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|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  =  
 
|red book cd audio        =  
 
|red book cd audio        =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
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  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/2882/observer-system-redux Fan translation]
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = false
+
  |audio    = hackable
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Fan voice-over by [https://www.gamesvoice.ru/observer GamesVoice].
  |fan      =  
+
  |fan      = true
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Visions and Quest Log are not working===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit your save file and enable Visions and quest log (ActionWheel)|ref={{cn|date=2021-03-27|reason=}}|fix=
 +
#Go to the [[#Save game data location|save game data folder]], and open '''savegame_0.sav''' (this is the game's autosave file) with any HEX editor.
 +
#Search for following keywords:
 +
#*<code>_ActionWheelBlocked</code> - change 1 to 0
 +
#*<code>_VisionsEnabled</code> - change 0 to 1
 +
 +
'''Notes:'''
 +
{{ii}} The byte you need to change is at 10th position after "BoolProperty" text.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 11, 12
|direct3d notes        =  
+
|direct3d notes        = D3D12 required for ray-tracing.
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
|shader model versions  =  
+
|shader model versions  = 5
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 
|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 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            = FMOD Studio
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 13:07, 1 February 2024

Observer: System Redux
Observer: System Redux cover
Developers
Bloober Team
Anshar Studios[1]
Publishers
Bloober Team
Engines
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows November 10, 2020
Reception
Metacritic 83
OpenCritic 80
IGDB 86
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Adventure
Art styles Realistic
Themes Cyberpunk
Series Observer
Observer: System Redux on HowLongToBeat
Observer: System Redux on IGDB
Observer: System Redux guide on StrategyWiki
Observer: System Redux on MobyGames
Observer
Observer 2017
Observer: System Redux 2020

Observer: System Redux is a singleplayer third-person adventure game in the Observer series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
Epic Games Launcher is not required for running the game.[3]
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Xbox Play Anywhere
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions None

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete or rename video file[4]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Tokio\Content\Movies\.
  2. Delete or rename LoadingScreen.mp4.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\ObserverSystemRedux\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1386900/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\ObserverSystemRedux\Saved\SaveGames
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1386900/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

Video

The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.

Field of view (FOV)

Increase FOV by setting its value to vertical in a config file[5]
  1. In the game's configuration file(s) folder, open engine.ini.
  2. Add the following:

[/script/engine.localplayer]

AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV

  1. Save and close the file.

Input

Keybindings
Keybindings
Controller bindings
Controller bindings

Audio

Audio options
Audio options
Subtitle options
Subtitle options

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Fan voice-over by GamesVoice.
Spanish

Issues fixed

Visions and Quest Log are not working

Edit your save file and enable Visions and quest log (ActionWheel)[citation needed]
  1. Go to the save game data folder, and open savegame_0.sav (this is the game's autosave file) with any HEX editor.
  2. Search for following keywords:
    • _ActionWheelBlocked - change 1 to 0
    • _VisionsEnabled - change 0 to 1

Notes:

The byte you need to change is at 10th position after "BoolProperty" text.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11, 12 D3D12 required for ray-tracing.
Shader Model support 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX
Audio FMOD Studio

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-3470
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 16 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
AMD Radeon RX 560
3 GB (Nvidia), 4 GB (AMD) of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 11.0 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.25.0.0[2]
  2. 2.0 2.1 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>/1386900/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (1386900) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. Observer: System Redux - Anshar Studios - last accessed on 2021-09-16
    "Observer: System Redux is a game that Anshar Studios is co-developing with Bloober Team."
  2. Verified by User:Mastan on 2021-12-04
  3. Verified by User:Future-proof on 2020-11-15
  4. Verified by User:Mastan on 2022-10-21
  5. https://steamcommunity.com/app/1386900/discussions/0/2924479876984167408/?ctp=3#c3006676913261038680