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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 29, 2019}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 29, 2019}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7249/pc-building-simulator| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|pc-building-simulator|}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7249/pc-building-simulator|72}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|pc-building-simulator|}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|pc-building-simulator|}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Finite Spend }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Finite Spend }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Relaxed}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Point and select}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Simulation }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Business, Simulation }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | PC Building Simulator }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | PC Building Simulator }} | ||
|steam appid = 621060 | |steam appid = 621060 | ||
| − | |steam appid side = 973910 | + | |steam appid side = 973910, 823720, 1252990, 1642950, 1591920, 1416670, 1295800, 1198960, 1067590, 982590, 1263560 |
|gogcom id = 2147483071 | |gogcom id = 2147483071 | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = 1128943623, 1198110837, 1219750541, 1240670255, 1257451886, 1348115872, 1394140642, 1466513759, 1493913095, 1733408351, 1825330695 | ||
|official site= https://www.pcbuildingsim.com/pc-building-simulator | |official site= https://www.pcbuildingsim.com/pc-building-simulator | ||
| + | |winehq = 18950 | ||
|hltb = 55219 | |hltb = 55219 | ||
|igdb = pc-building-simulator | |igdb = pc-building-simulator | ||
|lutris = pc-building-simulator | |lutris = pc-building-simulator | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 106280 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = PC Building Simulator | |wikipedia = PC Building Simulator | ||
| − | |||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Microtransactions | {{Microtransactions | ||
|boost = | |boost = | ||
| − | |cosmetic = The '''Overclocked Edition Content''' | + | |cosmetic = The '''Overclocked Edition Content''' and '''Deadstick Case''' DLC consist of reskins of existing in-game PC cases. They have no effect on gameplay. |
|currency = | |currency = | ||
| − | |finite spend = The '''Overclocked Edition Content''' DLC can | + | |finite spend = The '''Overclocked Edition Content''' and '''Deadstick Case''' DLC can each be bought only once. |
|infinite spend = | |infinite spend = | ||
|free-to-grind = | |free-to-grind = | ||
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{{DLC/row| NZXT Workshop | ''NZXT'' themed workshop. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| NZXT Workshop | ''NZXT'' themed workshop. | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Overclockers UK Workshop | ''Overclockers UK'' themed Workshop. | Windows}} | {{DLC/row| Overclockers UK Workshop | ''Overclockers UK'' themed Workshop. | Windows}} | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| AORUS Workshop | | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| AORUS Workshop | ''AORUS'' themed design and aesthetic workshop | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| EVGA Workshop | | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| EVGA Workshop | ''EVGA'' workshop inspired by the EVGA Game Arena | Windows }} |
{{DLC/row| Overclocked Edition Content | Cosmetic. Includes four custom skins for the NZXT H500 and H700 cases. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Overclocked Edition Content | Cosmetic. Includes four custom skins for the NZXT H500 and H700 cases. | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Deadstick Case | Cosmetic. ''[[Deadstick - Bush Flight Simulator|Deadstick]]'' themed NZXT H700i case. No longer available. | Windows | unavailable }} | {{DLC/row| Deadstick Case | Cosmetic. ''[[Deadstick - Bush Flight Simulator|Deadstick]]'' themed NZXT H700i case. No longer available. | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
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{{DLC/row| GOG Galaxy Edition Case | Cosmetic. Free with GOG.com version. Exclusive GOG 'Galaxy Edition' themed NZXT H700i. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| GOG Galaxy Edition Case | Cosmetic. Free with GOG.com version. Exclusive GOG 'Galaxy Edition' themed NZXT H700i. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} The '''Esports Expansion''' and cosmetic DLCs were never released on the Microsoft Store version. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |borderless windowed notes = Use the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]: <br><code>-popupwindow -screen-fullscreen 0 -screen-width 1920 -screen-height 1080</code><ref name="Unity3DArguments">https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/CommandLineArguments.html</ref><br>Set 1920 and 1080 to the desired width and height of the window. | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]: <br><code>-popupwindow -screen-fullscreen 0 -screen-width 1920 -screen-height 1080</code><ref name="Unity3DArguments">https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/CommandLineArguments.html</ref><br>Set 1920 and 1080 to the desired width and height of the window. <br/> Used by default in the Microsoft Store version with no exclusive fullscreen available. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music and SFX |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = {{ii}} Integrated GPUs may work but are not supported. |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Claudiu Kiss | |
| The Irregular Corporation | |
| Publishers | |
| The Irregular Corporation | |
| Engines | |
| Unity 2018[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | January 29, 2019 |
| Reception | |
| OpenCritic | 72 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC, Sponsored |
| Microtransactions | Cosmetic, Finite spend |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Relaxed |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
| Genres | Business, Simulation |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary |
| Series | PC Building Simulator |
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| PC Building Simulator | |
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| PC Building Simulator | 2019 |
| PC Building Simulator 2 | 2022 |
PC Building Simulator is a singleplayer first-person business and simulation game in the PC Building Simulator series.
General information
- Official Discord server for game series
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Epic Games Store | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
Xbox Play Anywhere | |
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| Steam | |
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| Official website (unavailable) | |
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- A demo is available from itch.io.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| DLC | Several DLC packs are available that add new workshop environments to the game. |
| Expansion pack | The Esports Expansion includes an additional campaign with new gameplay features. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Sponsored | Features real-world computer hardware products that are an integral part of gameplay. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cosmetic | The Overclocked Edition Content and Deadstick Case DLC consist of reskins of existing in-game PC cases. They have no effect on gameplay. |
| Finite spend | The Overclocked Edition Content and Deadstick Case DLC can each be bought only once. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Esports Expansion | New campaign that puts the player in the role of tech support for an esports team. | |
| Razer Workshop | Razer themed workshop. | |
| Republic of Gamers Workshop | Republic of Gamers themed workshop. | |
| NZXT Workshop | NZXT themed workshop. | |
| Overclockers UK Workshop | Overclockers UK themed Workshop. | |
| AORUS Workshop | AORUS themed design and aesthetic workshop | |
| EVGA Workshop | EVGA workshop inspired by the EVGA Game Arena | |
| Overclocked Edition Content | Cosmetic. Includes four custom skins for the NZXT H500 and H700 cases. | |
| Deadstick Case | Cosmetic. Deadstick themed NZXT H700i case. No longer available. | |
| Good Company Case | Cosmetic, free. Good Company themed NZXT H700i case. | |
| GOG Galaxy Edition Case | Cosmetic. Free with GOG.com version. Exclusive GOG 'Galaxy Edition' themed NZXT H700i. | |
- The Esports Expansion and cosmetic DLCs were never released on the Microsoft Store version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\The Irregular Corp\PC Building Simulator\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/621060/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 3] |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/621060/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use the command line arguments: -popupwindow -screen-fullscreen 0 -screen-width 1920 -screen-height 1080[2]Set 1920 and 1080 to the desired width and height of the window. Used by default in the Microsoft Store version with no exclusive fullscreen available. |
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| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 200 fps cap | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
Input and Gameplay settings.
Keybinding menu (with Xbox One controller plugged in).
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Movement only. Mouse buttons not configurable | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Cursor sensitivity is inherited from operating system. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music and SFX | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 | |
| Shader Model support | 5 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2500K AMD Athlon X4 740 |
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| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon R9 285 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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- Integrated GPUs may work but are not supported.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2018.4.16f1[1]
- ↑ 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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/621060/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (621060) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2021-01-05
- ↑ https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/CommandLineArguments.html