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{{Infobox game/row/porter|QLOC|Windows}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|QLOC|Windows}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|MT Framework}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|MT Framework}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|resident-evil-6|69}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|resident-evil-6|69}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|resident-evil-6|64}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|resident-evil-6|64}}
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|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Helicopter, Motorcycle}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Zombies }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Resident Evil }}
 
|steam appid  = 221040
 
|steam appid  = 221040
 
|steam appid side = 229950, 236080, 232530, 232590, 232550, 232570, 231390
 
|steam appid side = 229950, 236080, 232530, 232590, 232550, 232570, 231390
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|official site=
 +
|hltb        = 7725
 +
|lutris      = resident-evil-6-biohazard-6
 +
|mobygames    = 58397
 
|strategywiki = Resident Evil 6
 
|strategywiki = Resident Evil 6
|mobygames    = resident-evil-6
 
 
|wikipedia    = Resident Evil 6
 
|wikipedia    = Resident Evil 6
 
|winehq      = 14980
 
|winehq      = 14980
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Resident Evil}}
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 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{++}} Exclusive content for the PC version: [[Left 4 Dead 2]] characters in The Mercenaries: No Mercy mode.<ref>[http://www.capcom-unity.com/brelston/blog/2013/03/15/left-4-dead-2-infects-resident-evil-6 Left 4 Dead 2 infects Resident Evil 6 - Brelston's blog]</ref>
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{{++}} Exclusive content for the PC version: [[Left 4 Dead 2]] characters in The Mercenaries: No Mercy mode.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.capcom-unity.com/brelston/blog/2013/03/15/left-4-dead-2-infects-resident-evil-6|title=Left 4 Dead 2 infects Resident Evil 6 - Brelston's blog|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | 2 DVDs. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| amazon.co.uk | B00B70WKUK | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| amazon.co.uk | B00B70WKUK | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-RE6 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | resident-evil-6 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1500-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1500-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | resident-evil-6 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | resident-evil-6 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | resident-evil-6 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|resident-evil-6-complete-pack|Complete Pack}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | resident-evil-6 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|resident-evil-6-complete-pack|Complete Pack}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Origin | resident-evil/resident-evil-6 | Origin, Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 221040 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|50980|Complete Pack}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 221040 | Steam | [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/50980 Complete Pack] also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | resident-evil/resident-evil-6 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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{{ii}} All Steam versions require {{DRM|Steam||Enigma Protector}}.
  
 +
==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/232530/RE6__BH6_Onslaught_Mode Onslaught Mode] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/50980 Complete Pack] | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|232530|Onslaught mode}} | Included in the {{store link|Steam-sub|50980|Complete Pack}} | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/232550/RE6__BH6_Predator_Mode Predator Mode] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/50980 Complete Pack] | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|232550|Predator mode}} | Included in the {{store link|Steam-sub|50980|Complete Pack}} | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/232570/RE6__BH6_Siege_Mode Siege Mode] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/50980 Complete Pack] | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|232570|Siege Mode}} | Included in the {{store link|Steam-sub|50980|Complete Pack}} | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/232590/RE6__BH6_Survivors_Mode Survivors Mode] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/50980 Complete Pack] | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|232590|Survivors Mode}} | Included in the {{store link|Steam-sub|50980|Complete Pack}} | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/236080/Resident_Evil_6_Wallpaper Wallpaper] | Available for free. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|236080|Wallpaper}} | Available for free. | Windows }}
 +
}}
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 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#re6 Resident Evil 6 Fusion Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp|title=Widescreen Fixes Pack|date=2023-06-13}}</ref>|fix=
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}}
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 +
===[[Glossary:Anisotropic Filtering|Anisotropic Filtering]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Force Anisotropic Filtering (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ekUZsK2YXgd5XjjH1M7QkHIQgKO_i4bHCUdPeAd6OCo/edit#gid=0&range=A511|title=NVidia Profile Inspector - AA Flags - Google Drive|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/nvidia-anti-aliasing-guide-updated.357956/page-146#post-5044976|title=forums.guru3d.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
 +
# Select the Resident Evil 6 / Biohazard 6 profile.
 +
# Change <code>Antialiasing - Behavior Flags</code> to <code>None</code>.
 +
# Change <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code>.
 +
# Change <code>Anisotropic filtering - setting</code> to <code>16x</code>.
 +
# Change <code>Texture filtering - Quality</code> to <code>High Quality (or Quality if you have a lower-to-average system)</code>.
 +
#Press "Apply Changes" in the top-right corner.
 +
#Credits to the users Oscuro and B01scout, who provided this fix through a Steam Guide.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Ambient occlusion===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Force HBAO+ (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sq0vgFlerS-YT093TS2jEpx6xjZP7X1x1BcAs7EHXYY/edit#gid=0&range=A206|title=HBAO+ Compatibility Flags|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/hbao-compatibility-flags-thread.387114/page-79#post-5044967|title=Original HBAO+ Post at Guru3D.com Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
 +
# Select the Resident Evil 6 / Biohazard 6 profile.
 +
#Change <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> value to <code>Option #1: 0x000C0000</code>
 +
#Change <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> value to <code>Option #2: 0x0000000E</code>
 +
#Change <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> value to <code>Option #3: 0x0000002F</code>
 +
#Change <code>Ambient Occlusion setting</code> to <code>High Quality (or Performance/High Quality; depends on your system)</code>.
 +
#Change <code>Ambient Occlusion usage</code> to <code>Enabled</code>.
 +
#Press "Apply Changes" in the top-right corner.
 +
#Credits to the users Oscuro and B01scout, who provided this fix through a Steam Guide.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\CAPCOM\RESIDENT EVIL 6\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\capcom\RESIDENT EVIL 6\config.ini|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\capcom\RESIDENT EVIL 6\mapping.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} Configuration files are <code>config.ini</code> and <code>mapping.ini</code>.
 
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
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===[[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
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 = unknown
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|origin                   = unknown
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     = Approx. 100 KB available.
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|steam cloud notes         = Approx. 100 KB are available.
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|RE6 video settings.jpg|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|RE6 video settings.jpg|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|RE6 FOV settings.jpg|FOV settings.}}
 
{{Image|RE6 FOV settings.jpg|FOV settings.}}
 
{{Image|RE6 FOV comparison.png|Default FOV vs FOV+15.}}
 
{{Image|RE6 FOV comparison.png|Default FOV vs FOV+15.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/resident-evil-6/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/resident-evil-6/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|widescreen resolution notes= [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] disables cutscene letterbox (change cutscene FOV to +5.00 for 16:9 and turn off subtitles in-game)
 
|widescreen resolution notes= [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] disables cutscene letterbox (change cutscene FOV to +5.00 for 16:9 and turn off subtitles in-game)
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] (see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/resident-evil-6/en WSGF entry] for details).
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#re6 Resident Evil 6 Fusion Fix] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer].<ref name="WSGF">{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/resident-evil-6/en|title=WSGF entry|date=2023-06-17}}</ref>
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] (see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/resident-evil-6/en WSGF entry] for details).
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#re6 Resident Evil 6 Fusion Fix] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer].<ref name="WSGF"/>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
|fov notes                  = 37-52° vertical FOV; use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] for higher values.<br />Increasing FOV will disable depth of field.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/221040/discussions/0/828934089835851978/ Increasing FOV disables ingame DoF]</ref>
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|fov notes                  = 37-52° vertical. Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] for more. Higher values may disable DOF.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/221040/discussions/0/828934089835851978/|title=Increasing FOV disables ingame DoF|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#re6 Resident Evil 6 Fusion Fix].
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], up to FXAA3HQ. [[#SMAA|SMAA]] alternative exist, but crashes the latest version of the game.
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], up to FXAA3HQ.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = Triple buffering <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7cmBH526Sk|title=RE6 Vsync Triple buffer|date=2024}}</ref>
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              =  
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|60 fps notes              = Can be capped at 30, 60, or 120 FPS ('Variable').
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 120 FPS, despite with Variable Frame Limit option.
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|120 fps notes              = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#re6 Resident Evil 6 Fusion Fix] to uncap FPS when Frame Rate is set to Variable.
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  = HDR in '''Screen Quality''' refers to {{term|HDRR}}.
 
|hdr notes                  = HDR in '''Screen Quality''' refers to {{term|HDRR}}.
 +
|ray tracing                =
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
===[[SMAA]]===
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==Input==
{{Fixbox|description=SMAA Anti-Aliasing with SweetFX|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aday|date=12 January 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Input
{{--}} Causes D3D related crash when launching the latest version of the game with this installed.
 
 
 
# Download [http://www.mediafire.com/file/axzcdoq372k3g1x/RE6_SMAA_SweetFX.RAR custom SweetFX preset]
 
# Extract archive contents to executable location
 
}}
 
 
 
==Input settings==
 
{{Input settings
 
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
|key remap notes          = No support for thumb mouse remapping.<ref>[http://uk.gamespot.com/resident-evil-6/forum/no-thumb-mouse-button-support-65760658/ no thumb mouse button support? - - GameSpot forums]</ref>
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|key remap notes          = There is no support for thumb mouse remapping.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://uk.gamespot.com/resident-evil-6/forum/no-thumb-mouse-button-support-65760658/|title=no thumb mouse button support? - - GameSpot forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|acceleration option      = always on
 
|acceleration option      = always on
|acceleration option notes = No known way to disable it.
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|acceleration option notes = There is no known way to disable it.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = 5.1<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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|surround sound notes    = 5.1<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
|red book cd audio        =
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
|general midi audio        =
 +
|general midi audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =
 
  |notes    =
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  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =
 
  |notes    =
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Hungarian
 
  |language  = Hungarian
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/2450/resident-evil-6 Fan translation].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Indonesian
 +
|interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = hackable
|notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/resident-evil-6/resident-evil-6/2450 Fan translation].
 
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation by [https://igtcid.blogspot.com IGTC Team], [https://igtcid.blogspot.com/2016/09/resident-evil-6-patch-indonesia.html download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =
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  |notes    = Japanese voices were not released in Japan.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = A patch put the audio in English but can be changed to Spanish.
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  |notes    = A patch puts the audio in English, but it can be changed to Spanish.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Indonesian
 
|interface = hackable
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = hackable
 
|fan      = true
 
|notes    = Fan translation by [https://www.igtcindonesiateam.tech/ IGTC Team], [https://www.igtcindonesiateam.tech/resident-evil-6-patch-indonesia download].
 
 
}}
 
}}
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 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          = true
 +
|local play players  = 2
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#re6 Resident Evil 6 Fusion Fix] for full-screen co-op and screen swap.
 +
|lan play            = false
 +
|lan play players    =
 +
|lan play modes      =
 +
|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = true
 +
|online play players  = 6
 +
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
 +
|online play notes    = 6 players can play in Survivor, Predator, and Siege modes. In the Survivor mode, players can fight as a team; in the Predator mode, one player plays as Ustanak to destroy other agents; and in the Siege mode, teams play as human agents and monster zombies.
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        = true
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                = true
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          = false
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      = true
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          = false
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==VR support==
 
==VR support==
 
{{VR support
 
{{VR support
|gg3d name                  =
 
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 
 
|native 3d                  =  
 
|native 3d                  =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =  
|tridef 3d                  =
 
|tridef 3d notes            =
 
|iz3d                        =
 
|iz3d notes                  =
 
 
|vorpx                      = hackable
 
|vorpx                      = hackable
 
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/resident-evil-6/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/resident-evil-6/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|vr only                    =
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Network==
+
==Issues unresolved==
{{Network/Multiplayer
+
===Jake Mission 4-4 Co-op glitch===
|local play          = true
+
{{--}} Some players may be dropped upon entering the level.
|local play players  = 2
+
 
|local play modes    = Co-op
+
==Issues fixed==
|local play notes    =  
+
===Black screen on startup===
|lan play            = unknown
+
{{Fixbox|description=Wait 10 minutes without interacting with the window|fix=
|lan play players    =  
+
{{ii}} Changing graphical settings might restart the glitch.
|lan play modes      =
 
|lan play notes      =
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  = 2
 
|online play modes    = Co-op
 
|online play notes    =
 
|asynchronous        =
 
|asynchronous notes  =
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
|matchmaking        =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|p2p                =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|dedicated          =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|self-hosting      =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|direct ip          =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Issues unresolved==
 
 
===Leon Mission 1-1 Co-op glitch===
 
===Leon Mission 1-1 Co-op glitch===
The professor may get stuck on a table and a chair in the ballroom
+
{{--}} The professor may get stuck on a table and a chair in the ballroom.
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround|ref={{cn|July 2017}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Wait at the checkpoint for 3 minutes|ref={{cn|July 2017}}|fix=
Wait at the checkpoint for 2 to 3 minutes.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Jake Mission 4-4 Co-op glitch===
 
Some players may be dropped upon entering the level.
 
 
===Chris Mission 4-4 Co-op glitch===
 
===Chris Mission 4-4 Co-op glitch===
After collecting the three passcodes, you enter a quicktime event; the co-op partner might not see the enemies needed to be shot.
+
{{--}} After collecting the three passcodes, you enter a quicktime event; the co-op partner might not see the enemies that must be shot.
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/605604-resident-evil-6/64243691|title=Chris Campaign Chapter 4 bug/glitch (spoilers) GameFAQs|date=2013-04-20}}</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Complete that section in single-player and continue the game upon boarding the plane|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/605604-resident-evil-6/64243691|title=Chris Campaign Chapter 4 bug/glitch (spoilers) GameFAQs|date=2013-04-20}}</ref>|fix=
Complete that section in single-player, and continue the game upon boarding the plane.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Issues fixed==
+
===ERROR 08 - Out of video memory===
===ERROR 08===
+
{{ii}} Crash can happen during prelude, Chapter 2 beginning of Leon, etc.
Crashes the game during prelude.
+
{{ii}} If the video memory is sufficient the issue can be fixed by using [https://github.com/briankendall/devreorder devreorder] in conjunction with setting the game to windowed mode. Also disable Special-K Injection as otherwise, the game freezes after multiple controller un/pluggings (add "SpecialK.deny.BH6" empty file in main game folder).
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install devreorder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Copy the files from the x86 folder into the game's main folder
 +
# Edit the devreorder.ini to the following and enable Steam Input for the game.
 +
[order]<br>
 +
Steam Link Virtual Gamepad (#1)<br>
 +
Steam Link Virtual Gamepad (#2)<br>
  
{{Fixbox|description=Lower graphics settings|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s_kUMo6ehE Temporary Fix to ERROR 08 Resident Evil 6 PC - YouTube]</ref>|fix=
+
[visible]<br>
Turning down graphics settings temporarily during prelude may improve stability long enough to allow you to progress past that stage.
+
Steam Link Virtual Gamepad (#1)<br>
 +
Steam Link Virtual Gamepad (#2)<br>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===ERR09: Unsupported function===
 
===ERR09: Unsupported function===
Occurs if the used resolution is unsupported.
+
{{ii}} Error message <code>ERR09: Unsupported function</code> caused by aspect ratio containing decimal number. For example 3440x1440 is 21.5:9.
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|mac os x powerpc app  =
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 +
|linux powerpc app      =
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          =
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            =
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        = Valve Anti-Cheat
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Mods===
 +
====1440p / 60fps Upscaled Pre-Rendered Cutscenes====
 +
{{Fixbox|description=[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2477447333 Steam Guide]
 +
|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=No_one_17|date=2021-12-25}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7, 8
+
|minOS    = 8.1
|minCPU  = AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
|minCPU2  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
+
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 16 GB
 
|minHD    = 16 GB
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800GTS
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minaudio = Standard audio device
 
|minaudio = Standard audio device
 
|minother = Broadband Internet connection
 
|minother = Broadband Internet connection
  
|recCPU  = AMD Phenom II X4 3 GHz
+
|recOS    = 10
|recCPU2  = Intel Core 2 Quad 2.7 GHz
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Quad 2.7 GHz
 +
|recCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 3 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|recHD    =
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
 +
|recDX    =
 +
|recaudio =
 +
|recother =
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Windows XP, Vista and 7 delisted from requirements since April 24th 2022.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/221040/view/3118180956270984167|title=store.steampowered.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 02:48, 21 February 2024

Resident Evil 6
Resident Evil 6 cover
Developers
Capcom
Windows QLOC
Publishers
Capcom
Russia 1C-SoftClub
Engines
MT Framework
Release dates
Windows March 22, 2013
Reception
Metacritic 69
IGDB 64
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Shooter
Vehicles Automobile, Helicopter, Motorcycle
Art styles Realistic
Themes Zombies
Series Resident Evil
Resident Evil 6 on HowLongToBeat
Resident Evil 6 on IGDB
Resident Evil 6 guide on StrategyWiki
Resident Evil 6 on MobyGames
Resident Evil 6 on Wikipedia
Resident Evil 1996
Resident Evil 2 1999
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis 1999
Resident Evil Survivor 2002
Biohazard 2 (Sourcenext) 2006
Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext) 2006
Resident Evil 4 2007
Resident Evil 5 2009
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City 2012
Resident Evil 6 2013
Resident Evil: Revelations (series)
Resident Evil 4 Ultimate HD Edition 2014
Resident Evil HD Remaster 2015
Resident Evil Zero HD Remaster 2016
Umbrella Corps 2016
Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour 2016
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard 2017
Resident Evil 2 (2019) 2019
Resident Evil 3 (2020) 2020
Resident Evil Resistance 2020
Resident Evil Village 2021
Resident Evil Re:Verse 2022
Resident Evil 4 (2023) 2023

Resident Evil 6 is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action and shooter game in the Resident Evil series.

Key points

Exclusive content for the PC version: Left 4 Dead 2 characters in The Mercenaries: No Mercy mode.[1]

General information

Steam Community Discussions
Modding forum

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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2 DVDs.
Windows
Amazon.co.uk
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Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Complete Pack also available.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Complete Pack also available.
Windows
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
All Steam versions require Steam and Enigma Protector DRM.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Onslaught mode Included in the Complete Pack
Windows
Predator mode Included in the Complete Pack
Windows
Siege Mode Included in the Complete Pack
Windows
Survivors Mode Included in the Complete Pack
Windows
Wallpaper Available for free.
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use Resident Evil 6 Fusion Fix[2]

Anisotropic Filtering

Force Anisotropic Filtering (Nvidia only)[3][4]
  1. Download and run Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  2. Select the Resident Evil 6 / Biohazard 6 profile.
  3. Change Antialiasing - Behavior Flags to None.
  4. Change Antialiasing - Mode to Override any application setting.
  5. Change Anisotropic filtering - setting to 16x.
  6. Change Texture filtering - Quality to High Quality (or Quality if you have a lower-to-average system).
  7. Press "Apply Changes" in the top-right corner.
  8. Credits to the users Oscuro and B01scout, who provided this fix through a Steam Guide.

Ambient occlusion

Force HBAO+ (Nvidia only)[5][6]
  1. Download and run Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  2. Select the Resident Evil 6 / Biohazard 6 profile.
  3. Change Ambient Occlusion compatibility value to Option #1: 0x000C0000
  4. Change Ambient Occlusion compatibility value to Option #2: 0x0000000E
  5. Change Ambient Occlusion compatibility value to Option #3: 0x0000002F
  6. Change Ambient Occlusion setting to High Quality (or Performance/High Quality; depends on your system).
  7. Change Ambient Occlusion usage to Enabled.
  8. Press "Apply Changes" in the top-right corner.
  9. Credits to the users Oscuro and B01scout, who provided this fix through a Steam Guide.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\capcom\RESIDENT EVIL 6\config.ini
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\capcom\RESIDENT EVIL 6\mapping.ini
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/221040/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\221040\remote\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/221040/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
Steam Cloud
Approx. 100 KB are available.

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.
FOV settings.
FOV settings.
Default FOV vs FOV+15.
Default FOV vs FOV+15.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Flawless Widescreen disables cutscene letterbox (change cutscene FOV to +5.00 for 16:9 and turn off subtitles in-game)
Multi-monitor
Use Resident Evil 6 Fusion Fix or Widescreen Fixer.[7]
Ultra-widescreen
Use Resident Evil 6 Fusion Fix or Widescreen Fixer.[7]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
37-52° vertical. Use Flawless Widescreen for more. Higher values may disable DOF.[8]
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use Resident Evil 6 Fusion Fix.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA, up to FXAA3HQ.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Triple buffering [9]
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Can be capped at 30, 60, or 120 FPS ('Variable').
Use Resident Evil 6 Fusion Fix to uncap FPS when Frame Rate is set to Variable.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
HDR in Screen Quality refers to HDR Rendering.

Input

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
5.1[11]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation.
Indonesian
Fan translation by IGTC Team, download.
Italian
Japanese
Japanese voices were not released in Japan.
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Fan voice-over by «R.G. RED»
Spanish
A patch puts the audio in English, but it can be changed to Spanish.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Use Resident Evil 6 Fusion Fix for full-screen co-op and screen swap.
LAN play
Online play
6 Co-op, Versus
6 players can play in Survivor, Predator, and Siege modes. In the Survivor mode, players can fight as a team; in the Predator mode, one player plays as Ustanak to destroy other agents; and in the Siege mode, teams play as human agents and monster zombies.

Connection types

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues unresolved

Jake Mission 4-4 Co-op glitch

Some players may be dropped upon entering the level.

Issues fixed

Black screen on startup

Wait 10 minutes without interacting with the window
Changing graphical settings might restart the glitch.

Leon Mission 1-1 Co-op glitch

The professor may get stuck on a table and a chair in the ballroom.
Wait at the checkpoint for 3 minutes[citation needed]

Chris Mission 4-4 Co-op glitch

After collecting the three passcodes, you enter a quicktime event; the co-op partner might not see the enemies that must be shot.
Complete that section in single-player and continue the game upon boarding the plane[12]

ERROR 08 - Out of video memory

Crash can happen during prelude, Chapter 2 beginning of Leon, etc.
If the video memory is sufficient the issue can be fixed by using devreorder in conjunction with setting the game to windowed mode. Also disable Special-K Injection as otherwise, the game freezes after multiple controller un/pluggings (add "SpecialK.deny.BH6" empty file in main game folder).
Install devreorder[citation needed]
  1. Copy the files from the x86 folder into the game's main folder
  2. Edit the devreorder.ini to the following and enable Steam Input for the game.

[order]
Steam Link Virtual Gamepad (#1)
Steam Link Virtual Gamepad (#2)

[visible]
Steam Link Virtual Gamepad (#1)
Steam Link Virtual Gamepad (#2)

ERR09: Unsupported function

Error message ERR09: Unsupported function caused by aspect ratio containing decimal number. For example 3440x1440 is 21.5:9.
Edit configuration file[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Config.ini.
  3. In the [DISPLAY] section, set FullScreen="OFF", or create those sections and lines as necessary.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Anti-cheat Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC)

Mods

1440p / 60fps Upscaled Pre-Rendered Cutscenes

Steam Guide[13]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 8.1
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 16 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) Standard audio device
Other Broadband Internet connection
Windows XP, Vista and 7 delisted from requirements since April 24th 2022.[14]


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/221040/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (221040) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. Left 4 Dead 2 infects Resident Evil 6 - Brelston's blog - last accessed on May 2023
  2. Widescreen Fixes Pack - last accessed on 2023-06-13
  3. NVidia Profile Inspector - AA Flags - Google Drive - last accessed on May 2023
  4. forums.guru3d.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  5. HBAO+ Compatibility Flags - last accessed on May 2023
  6. Original HBAO+ Post at Guru3D.com Forums - last accessed on May 2023
  7. 7.0 7.1 WSGF entry - last accessed on 2023-06-17
  8. Increasing FOV disables ingame DoF - last accessed on May 2023
  9. RE6 Vsync Triple buffer - last accessed on 2024
  10. no thumb mouse button support? - - GameSpot forums - last accessed on May 2023
  11. PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
  12. Chris Campaign Chapter 4 bug/glitch (spoilers) GameFAQs - last accessed on 2013-04-20
  13. Verified by User:No_one_17 on 2021-12-25
  14. store.steampowered.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023