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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Q-Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Q-Games}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/winporter|Double Eleven}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Double Eleven|Windows}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Double Eleven}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Double Eleven|OS X}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/linporter|Double Eleven}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Double Eleven|Linux}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Double Eleven}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 30, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 30, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 30, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 30, 2013}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|pixeljunk-monsters-ultimate|72}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|pixeljunk-monsters-ultimate|}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | PixelJunk }}
 
|steam appid  = 243780
 
|steam appid  = 243780
−
|gogcom page  = pixeljunk_monsters_hd
+
|gogcom id    = 1207659883
 +
|official site= http://pixeljunk.jp/library/Monsters/
 +
|hltb        = 12602
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = pixeljunk-monsters-ultimate-hd
 
|wikipedia    = PixelJunk Monsters
 
|wikipedia    = PixelJunk Monsters
 +
|winehq      =
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|PixelJunk}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{GOG.com links|pixeljunk_monsters_hd|pixeljunk_monsters_hd}}
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{{GOG.com links|1207659883|pixeljunk_monsters_hd}}
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/243780/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/243780/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00ED2GA3W | Steam |}}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | pixeljunk_monsters_hd | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }}
−
{{Availability/row| Desura | pixeljunk-monsters | DRM-free | | Steam }}
+
{{Availability/row| GMG | pixeljunk-monsters-ultimate | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-PIXEL | Steam |}}
+
{{Availability/row| Humble | pixeljunk-monsters-ultimate | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| GOG | pixeljunk_monsters_hd | DRM-free |}}
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{{Availability/row| MacApp | id699406843 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
−
{{Availability/row| GMG | pixeljunk-monsters-ultimate | Steam |}}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 243780 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| Humble | pixeljunkmonstersultimate | DRM-free | | Steam }}
 
−
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id699406843 | MacApp | OS X only.}}
 
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 243780 | Steam | }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
−
The ''Linux'' version is only available on [[Steam]]. The DRM-free versions do not have online multiplayer available.
+
{{ii}} The DRM-free versions do not have online multiplayer available.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
−
===Configuration file location===
+
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|game}}\Config.xml}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\Config.xml}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|{{P|game}}/Config.xml}}
+
{{Game data/config|OS X|{{P|game}}/Config.xml}}
−
{{Game data/row|Linux|{{P|game}}/Config.xml}}
+
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|game}}/Config.xml}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{XDG|false}}
 
{{XDG|false}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|game}}\savegame\}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\savegame\}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|{{P|game}}/savegame/}}
+
{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{P|game}}/savegame/}}
−
{{Game data/row|Linux|{{P|game}}/savegame/}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|game}}/savegame/}}
−
{{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{P|uid}}/243780/}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{P|uid}}/243780/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                = false
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|gamesave manager      =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate - video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate - video settings.png|Video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/pixeljunk-monsters-ultimate/en
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/pixeljunk-monsters-ultimate/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
−
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
+
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
−
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
+
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution notes= Full screen resolution can only be chosen when switching from windowed, always letter-boxed to 16:9.
+
|widescreen resolution notes= Full screen resolution can only be chosen when switching from windowed, always {{term|letterboxed}} to 16:9.
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Supports up to 8k (7680x4320) using nVidia DSR
−
|fov                        =  
+
|fov                        = unknown
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
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|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                =  
+
|anisotropic                = unknown
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
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|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                = Frame limit of 62.
 
|vsync notes                = Frame limit of 62.
−
|high frame rate            = false
+
|60 fps                    = true
−
|high frame rate notes     = Frame rate is capped at 62 FPS.
+
|60 fps notes              =
 +
|120 fps                    = false
 +
|120 fps notes             = Frame rate is capped at 62 FPS.
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate - input settings.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate - input settings.png|Input settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{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
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      =  
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|invert controller y-axis  =  
+
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               =  
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes   =
 +
|light bar support         = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate - settings.png|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate - settings.png|General settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and effects.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and effects.
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      =
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          =
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minOS    = XP SP2
 
|minOS    = XP SP2
−
|minCPU  = 1.5 GHz Dual core
+
|minCPU  = 1.5 GHz Dual Core
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 600 MB
 
|minHD    = 600 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
−
|minSM    = 2
+
|minSM    = 3
 +
|minaudio = XAudio 2 compatible
  
 
|recOS    = 7
 
|recOS    = 7
−
|recCPU  = 2.2 GHz Dual core
+
|recCPU  = 2.2 GHz Dual Core
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
}}
 
}}
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|minOS    = 10.6
 
|minOS    = 10.6
−
|minCPU  = 1.5 GHz Dual core
+
|minCPU  = 1.5 GHz Dual Core
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 650 MB
 
|minHD    = 650 MB
−
|minGPU  = Intel HD 3000
+
|minGPU  = Intel HD Graphics 3000
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
  
 
|recOS    = 10.8
 
|recOS    = 10.8
−
|recCPU  = 2.2 GHz Dual core
+
|recCPU  = 2.2 GHz Dual Core
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
}}
 
}}
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|minOS    = Ubuntu 12.04
 
|minOS    = Ubuntu 12.04
−
|minCPU  = 1.5 GHz Dual core
+
|minCPU  = 1.5 GHz Dual Core
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 650 MB
 
|minHD    = 650 MB
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|recOS    = Ubuntu 13.04
 
|recOS    = Ubuntu 13.04
−
|recCPU  = 2.2 GHz Dual core
+
|recCPU  = 2.2 GHz Dual Core
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Revision as of 10:18, 15 October 2021

PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate
PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate cover
Developers
Q-Games
Windows Double Eleven
macOS (OS X) Double Eleven
Linux Double Eleven
Publishers
Double Eleven
Release dates
Windows August 26, 2013
macOS (OS X) September 30, 2013
Linux September 30, 2013
Reception
Metacritic 72
Taxonomy
Series PixelJunk
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PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate on HowLongToBeat
PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate on IGDB
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PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate on MobyGames
PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate on Wikipedia
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PixelJunk
PixelJunk Eden 2012
PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate 2013
PixelJunk Shooter 2013
PixelJunk Nom Nom Galaxy 2015
PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate 2015
PixelJunk Monsters 2 2018

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

Key points

It's possible to record the gameplay and upload to YouTube directly from the game.
The game does not have any graphical settings.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
DRM-free
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mac App Store
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macOS (OS X)
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Version differences

The DRM-free versions do not have online multiplayer available.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Config.xml[Note 1]
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game>/Config.xml
Linux <path-to-game>/Config.xml
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\savegame\[Note 1]
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game>/savegame/
Linux <path-to-game>/savegame/
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/243780/

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Full screen resolution can only be chosen when switching from windowed, always letterboxed to 16:9.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
 Supports up to 8k (7680x4320) using nVidia DSR
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Frame limit of 62.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 62 FPS.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

General settings.
General settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and effects.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op
LAN play
Online play
2 Co-op
Not available in DRM-free versions.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP2 7
Processor (CPU) 1.5 GHz Dual Core 2.2 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 600 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3 support
Sound (audio device) XAudio 2 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.6 10.8
Processor (CPU) 1.5 GHz Dual Core 2.2 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 650 MB
Video card (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000
256 MB of VRAM
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 12.04 Ubuntu 13.04
Processor (CPU) 1.5 GHz Dual Core 2.2 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 650 MB
Video card (GPU) OpenGL 2 compatible
Other glibc 2.15


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).

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