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{{DISPLAYTITLE:osu!}}
 
{{state|state=postdev}}
 
{{state|state=postdev}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|title        = osu!
 
|cover        = Osu.png
 
|cover        = Osu.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|LWJGL|opsu!}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 16, 2007}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 16, 2007}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 17, 2015|ref=<ref>[http://osx.ppy.sh osu! on OS X]</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 17, 2015|ref=<ref>[http://osx.ppy.sh osu! on OS X]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|EA}}
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|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | free-to-play, subscription | ref= }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Music/rhythm }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
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|official site= https://osu.ppy.sh/
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = osu!
 
|wikipedia    = osu!
 
|winehq      = 9581
 
|winehq      = 9581
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|license      = Freeware
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{++}} Completely free.  
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{{++}} Completely free.
{{++}} Runs well on low-end hardware and many options dedicated to raise frame rate.  
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{{++}} Runs well on low-end hardware and many options dedicated to raise frame rate.
{{++}} Constantly updated and community providing new content.  
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{{++}} Constantly updated and community providing new content.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://osu.ppy.sh/ Official site]
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{{mm}} [https://osu.ppy.sh/wiki/Main_Page Official wiki]
{{mm}} [http://osu.ppy.sh/wiki/Main_Page Official wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://osu.ppy.sh/forum/ Official forums]
{{mm}} [http://osu.ppy.sh/forum/ Official forum]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| developer | http://osu.ppy.sh/p/download | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| official | https://osu.ppy.sh/p/download | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| developer | https://github.com/ppy/osu/releases | DRM-free | osu!lazer – future open source version in early development, not feature complete. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| developer | https://itdelatrisu.github.io/opsu/ | DRM-free | opsu! – unofficial open-source client for the rhythm game osu!, written in Java using Slick2D and LWJGL | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} Online features require an [https://osu.ppy.sh/p/login Osu! account].
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{{ii}} Online features require an [https://osu.ppy.sh/p/login osu! account].
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Configuration file location===
 
===Configuration file location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Osu!.{{p|uid}}.cfg}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\osu!.{{p|uid}}.cfg}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\scores.db}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} Osu! account stores high scores and ghost data.
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{{ii}} osu! account stores high scores and ghost data.
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Osu - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Osu - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = 240 FPS, 120 FPS, 60 FPS and unlimited. Unlimited can be restricted to gameplay only to reduce GPU heating.
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|120 fps notes              = 960FPS, 240 FPS, 120 FPS, 60 FPS and unlimited. Unlimited can be restricted to gameplay only to reduce GPU heating.
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Osu - Input.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Osu - Input.png|Input settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
|controller support notes  = Only for Osu!Mania playmode, has to be activated from settings<ref name="osuwikiother">[https://osu.ppy.sh/wiki/Options#Other Options - osu!wiki] - Other</ref>
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|controller support notes  = Only for non-osu!standard playmodes, requires button binding.<ref name="osuwikiother">[https://osu.ppy.sh/help/wiki/Options#keyboard - osu!wiki] - Keyboard</ref>
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
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|touchscreen              = true
 
|touchscreen              = true
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts     = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = unknown
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|steam controller prompts notes =
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{++}} Also supports Nintendo's Wii Taiko Drum controller,<ref name="osuwikiother"/> tablets, arcade controllers and many more<ref>[https://osu.ppy.sh/wiki/Play_Styles Play Styles - osu!wiki]</ref>
 
{{++}} Also supports Nintendo's Wii Taiko Drum controller,<ref name="osuwikiother"/> tablets, arcade controllers and many more<ref>[https://osu.ppy.sh/wiki/Play_Styles Play Styles - osu!wiki]</ref>
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Osu - Audio.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Osu - Audio.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{++}} Includes audio calibration with wizard.
 
{{++}} Includes audio calibration with wizard.
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, music and effects. Ability to mute hitsounds.
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, music and effects. Ability to mute hitsounds.
|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = false
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = Editing a beatmap to use a 5.1 .wav file disguised as an .mp3 file, will cause the beatmap to crash, whereas using stereo files would work.
 
|subtitles                = n/a
 
|subtitles                = n/a
 
|subtitles notes          = Depends on played beatmap.
 
|subtitles notes          = Depends on played beatmap.
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|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost      = false
|mute on focus lost notes =  
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|mute on focus lost notes = Only when minimized to tray by pressing {{key|Insert}}.
 
|eax support              = unknown
 
|eax support              = unknown
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Danish
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|interface = true
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|audio    = n/a
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    =
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  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Polish
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  |language  = Norwegian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Portuguese
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  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Russian
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  |language  = Portuguese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Swedish
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  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Norwegian
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Danish
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  |language  = Swedish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} An up-to date page of all supported languages can be found [https://crowdin.com/project/osu-web here]
 
{{ii}} Audio and subtitling depends of played beatmap.
 
{{ii}} Audio and subtitling depends of played beatmap.
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Image|Osu - Online.png|Online settings.}}
 
{{Image|Osu - Online.png|Online settings.}}
{{ii}} Online features require an [https://osu.ppy.sh/p/login Osu! account].<ref>[http://osu.ppy.sh/wiki/Multiplayer Multiplayer - osu!wiki]</ref>
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{{ii}} Online features require an [https://osu.ppy.sh/p/login osu! account].<ref>[http://osu.ppy.sh/wiki/Multiplayer Multiplayer - osu!wiki]</ref>
 
{{ii}} Features osu! Chat which uses IRC protocol<ref>[http://osu.ppy.sh/wiki/IRC Internet Relay Chat - osu!wiki]</ref> Automatically joins channel #osu when game is opened.
 
{{ii}} Features osu! Chat which uses IRC protocol<ref>[http://osu.ppy.sh/wiki/IRC Internet Relay Chat - osu!wiki]</ref> Automatically joins channel #osu when game is opened.
 
{{ii}} Uses a custom anti-cheat system.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/osugame/comments/3vyi7h/how_osu_voilates_your_privacy/ How osu! voilates your privacy. : osugame]</ref>
 
{{ii}} Uses a custom anti-cheat system.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/osugame/comments/3vyi7h/how_osu_voilates_your_privacy/ How osu! voilates your privacy. : osugame]</ref>
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|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
|online play players  = 2-16
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|online play players  = 16
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play notes    = Either head-to-head or team.
 
|online play notes    = Either head-to-head or team.
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 9
|direct3d notes        =  
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|direct3d notes        = Compatibility Mode needs to be enabled to use DirectX
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
|opengl versions        =  
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|opengl versions        = true
|opengl notes          =  
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|opengl notes          = Used by default
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
|vulkan support        =  
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|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
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|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = unknown
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = hackable
 +
|windows exe notes      = Official 64-bit support requires osu!lazer
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|mac os x powerpc app  =
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|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = hackable
 +
|macos app notes        = Official 64-bit support requires osu!lazer
 +
|linux powerpc app      =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= false
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= hackable
 +
|linux executable notes = Official support requires osu!lazer
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minHD    =  
 
|minHD    =  
 
|minother = Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
 
|minother = Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
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|notes    = {{ii}} Total size after installation at July 27, 2014‎ was 89 MB.
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} Total size after installation at July 27, 2014‎ was 89 MB.
 
  
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements

Revision as of 17:05, 3 February 2021

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Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
osu!
osu! cover
Developers
Dean "peppy" Herbert
Engines
opsu! LWJGL
Release dates
Windows September 16, 2007
macOS (OS X) October 17, 2015[1]
Linux Early access
Taxonomy
Monetization Free-to-play, Subscription
Genres Music/rhythm
Osu! on Wikipedia

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game needs a fix to work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later (see API for details).

Key points

Completely free.
Runs well on low-end hardware and many options dedicated to raise frame rate.
Constantly updated and community providing new content.

General information

Official wiki
Official forums

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Official website
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Developer website
DRM-free
osu!lazer – future open source version in early development, not feature complete.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Developer website
DRM-free
opsu! – unofficial open-source client for the rhythm game osu!, written in Java using Slick2D and LWJGL
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Online features require an osu! account.

Game data

General settings.
General settings.

Configuration file location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\osu!.<user-id>.cfg[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\scores.db[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
osu! account stores high scores and ghost data.

Video

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
2D Game
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
2D Game
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Softening filter option.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Frame limiter enables vsync.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
960FPS, 240 FPS, 120 FPS, 60 FPS and unlimited. Unlimited can be restricted to gameplay only to reduce GPU heating.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Also supports Nintendo's Wii Taiko Drum controller,[2] tablets, arcade controllers and many more[3]

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.
Includes audio calibration with wizard.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, music and effects. Ability to mute hitsounds.
Surround sound
Editing a beatmap to use a 5.1 .wav file disguised as an .mp3 file, will cause the beatmap to crash, whereas using stereo files would work.
Subtitles
Depends on played beatmap.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Only when minimized to tray by pressing Insert.
Language settings.
Language settings.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Arabic
Bulgarian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Czech
Danish
Dutch
Filipino
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Malay
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
Turkish
Vietnamese
An up-to date page of all supported languages can be found here
Audio and subtitling depends of played beatmap.

Network

Online settings.
Online settings.
Online features require an osu! account.[4]
Features osu! Chat which uses IRC protocol[5] Automatically joins channel #osu when game is opened.
Uses a custom anti-cheat system.[6]

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
16 Either head-to-head or team.
Asynchronous multiplayer
Highscores, ghosts

Connection types

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9 Compatibility Mode needs to be enabled to use DirectX
OpenGL
Used by default
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Official 64-bit support requires osu!lazer
macOS (OS X)
Official 64-bit support requires osu!lazer
Linux
Official support requires osu!lazer

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) 1 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Other Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Total size after installation at July 27, 2014‎ was 89 MB.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS)
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD)

Notes

  1. 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%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References