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* Make sure Q.U.B.E has the necessary permissions to run as admin.
 
* Make sure Q.U.B.E has the necessary permissions to run as admin.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Start the game in Windowed Mode}}
 
* Locate the following file: <code>{{p|game}}\UDKGame\Config\UDKEngine.ini</code>
 
* Locate the following file: <code>{{p|game}}\UDKGame\Config\UDKEngine.ini</code>
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{{Fixbox/fix|Re-install the game and the pre-requisite install file.}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Re-install the game and the pre-requisite install file.}}
 
Locate and run the following file: <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\Redist\UE3Redist.exe</code>
 
Locate and run the following file: <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\Redist\UE3Redist.exe</code>
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{{ii}} 64-bit Users may be required to install both x86 and x64 versions of each C++ Redistributable package in order to play Q.U.B.E.
 
{{ii}} 64-bit Users may be required to install both x86 and x64 versions of each C++ Redistributable package in order to play Q.U.B.E.
  
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable engine distortion}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable engine distortion}}
 
Locate and open the following file:
 
Locate and open the following file:
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{{Fixbox/fix|Anti-Virus and firewall blockage}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Anti-Virus and firewall blockage}}
 
Ensure that your Anti-Virus/Firewall software is not blocking the game from launching. Determining this depends on your Anti-Virus software. This has been found to be a problem for both Windows and OS X users.
 
Ensure that your Anti-Virus/Firewall software is not blocking the game from launching. Determining this depends on your Anti-Virus software. This has been found to be a problem for both Windows and OS X users.
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===Unable to see the intro start-up screen but can hear sound===
 
===Unable to see the intro start-up screen but can hear sound===
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use only a single monitor}}
 
This is commonly caused by the game engine when using Dual Monitors. Try unplugging or disabling your other monitors and launching again.
 
This is commonly caused by the game engine when using Dual Monitors. Try unplugging or disabling your other monitors and launching again.
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===Areas in the game are completely black===
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{{Fixbox/fix|This is due to Dynamic Lighting}}
 
In the menu go to <code>Options</code> > <code>Advanced Graphics</code>. Make sure Dynamic Lighting is On and press Apply Changes.
 
In the menu go to <code>Options</code> > <code>Advanced Graphics</code>. Make sure Dynamic Lighting is On and press Apply Changes.
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==="Failed to Create D3D Device!" error===
 
==="Failed to Create D3D Device!" error===
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{{Fixbox/fix|Ensure you have the latest .NET framework installed}}
 
You can check this by visiting Windows Update and ensuring you have the latest .NET framework, as well as other critical updates.
 
You can check this by visiting Windows Update and ensuring you have the latest .NET framework, as well as other critical updates.
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===MSVCR100.DLL missing from my computer===
 
===MSVCR100.DLL missing from my computer===
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{{Fixbox/fix|Ensure you have the latest .NET framework installed}}
 
You can check this by visiting Windows Update and ensuring you have the latest .NET framework, as well as other critical updates.
 
You can check this by visiting Windows Update and ensuring you have the latest .NET framework, as well as other critical updates.
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===Game not saving===
 
===Game not saving===
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{{Fixbox/fix|Windows doesn't give necessary 'write' permissions to Q.U.B.E.}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Windows doesn't give necessary 'write' permissions to Q.U.B.E.}}
 
This means that Q.U.B.E. is unable to change any files. To fix it go to Q.U.B.E.'s install folder:
 
This means that Q.U.B.E. is unable to change any files. To fix it go to Q.U.B.E.'s install folder:
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===Character moving/turning without user input===
 
===Character moving/turning without user input===
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{{Fixbox/fix|Unplug USB devices}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Unplug USB devices}}
 
This is usually caused by USB devices or controllers plugged into your computer while playing. To fix this problem, please unplug all unnecessary USB devices before playing.
 
This is usually caused by USB devices or controllers plugged into your computer while playing. To fix this problem, please unplug all unnecessary USB devices before playing.

Revision as of 10:19, 2 July 2016

Q.U.B.E.
Q.U.B.E. cover
Developers
Toxic Games
Engines
Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows December 16, 2011
macOS (OS X) December 17, 2012
Q.U.B.E. on Wikipedia
Q.U.B.E.
Q.U.B.E. 2011
Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut 2014
Q.U.B.E. 2 2018
Q.U.B.E. 10th Anniversary 2022

This page is for the original release. For the Director's Cut, see Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut.

General information

Official website
Official FAQ
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Amazon.com
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Windows
GamersGate
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam owners of the original version receive the Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut for free.[1]

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Against the Qlock
Windows

Game data

Configuration files location

Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/203730/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/203730/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Video settings.
Video settings.
Advanced video settings.
Advanced video settings.

Template:Video settings

Field of view (FOV)

Instructions

Input settings

Input settings.
Input settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Issues fixed

Various problems can be fixed through the use of the game's Official FAQ page.

Issues starting the game

There are various possible solutions to this problem:
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions
If this doesn't work you may not have the latest releases of the following programs installed. Check the following websites for installs of programs necessary to run Q.U.B.E.:
64-bit Users may be required to install both x86 and x64 versions of each C++ Redistributable package in order to play Q.U.B.E.
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Unable to see the intro start-up screen but can hear sound

Instructions

Areas in the game are completely black

Instructions

"Failed to Create D3D Device!" error

Instructions

MSVCR100.DLL missing from my computer

Instructions

DLL Error "XINPUT1_3.DLL"

Instructions

Game not saving

Instructions

Character moving/turning without user input

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP2
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz (Dual-core recommended)
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA 8000 series
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.6.3
Processor (CPU) 1.6 GHz (Dual Core) Intel
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) Intel HD 4000
OpenGL OpenGL 3.3 compatible
Shader model 3.0 support

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References