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Key Points
- Almost all known bugs, and issues resulting from incompatibility with newer versions of Windows can be resolved by installing the Pure Faction patch.
- Natively suffers from a number of problems when attempting to run on a modern operating system, such as Windows 7.
General Information
- Faction Files Forums
- Red Faction Series Steam Forum
- Red Faction Steam Group
See Also
Windows
Availability
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Steam
- Includes a number of fixes specific to running the game on modern operating systems, however, a more substantial number of fixes can be obtained by downloading the fan-made Pure Faction patch.
Improvements
Patches
- Pure Faction is a fan-made patch currently in its third version designed to improve the game's playability on modern operating systems.
- Fixes to almost all known Red Faction issues.
- The ability to display the game in any resolution (including widescreen) with a fully functional HUD.[1]
- Mouse lag reduction.
- Weapon and security bug-fixes.
- General improvements and optimisations for NT operating systems such as Windows XP, Vista and 7.
Mods
Game Data
Save Game Location
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Video Settings
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- The Pure Faction patch includes true 16:10 and 16:9 support for widescreen play, including a fix for HUD issues that were previously prevalent in any widescreen fixes.
- Again, Pure Faction includes native multi-monitor support for 3x1. However, WSGF rated the support grade C due to significant HUD issues affecting gameplay.[2]
- Custom FOV settings can be applied by installing the Pure Faction patch.[3]
- A windowed mode can be enabled by installing Pure Faction.[4]
- Bilinear and Trilinear filtering available by default, but Anisotropic Filtering can be forced through the NVIDIA Control Panel.[5]
- Can be forced through the NVIDIA Control Panel.[6]
Input Settings
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Issues Fixed
At Least 8 MB of Video Memory is Required
- Error message on startup.
- Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows.
Unable to Initialize DirectX 8.0
- Error message on startup.
- Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows.
Stuttering/Glitching/Crashing
- Caused by Red Faction's native incompatibility with modern versions of Windows.
Sub Explodes When it Hits Water
- Bug sometimes encountered during the campaign, which causes the submarine to explode upon contact with the sub bay water.
System Requirements
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References