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{{Infobox game
 
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|cover        = Revenant Cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Revenant Cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Cinematix Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Cinematix Studios}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|1999-2009}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-present}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 26, 1999}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 26, 1999}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling, Isometric }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG, ARPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 +
|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20000619153324/http://www.eidosinteractive.com/revenant/index.html
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
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|gogcom page  = revenant
+
|gogcom id    = 1207665803
 +
|hltb        = 16989
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = revenant
 
|wikipedia    = Revenant (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Revenant (video game)
 
|winehq      = 3285
 
|winehq      = 3285
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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−
'''Key points'''
 
−
{{ii}} Plagued by major issues on most modern systems.{{cn|date=August 2015}} However, the GOG.com version has those issues fixed.
 
−
 
−
{{ii}} It is possible to run the old retail version of this game with 3d hardware acceleration on modern systems. See instructions below.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20000619153324/http://www.eidosinteractive.com/revenant/index.html Official website (retrieved)]
+
{{GOG.com links|1207665803|revenant}}
−
{{GOG.com links|revenant|revenant}}
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{{mm}} [https://www.starehry.eu/download/rpg/docs/Revenant-Manual.pdf Manual]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG | revenant | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | revenant | DRM-free | Wrong CD music tracks are played for most of the locations. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} A [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/807-revenant-demo/ demo] is available.
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{{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/807-revenant-demo/ demo] is available.
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
 +
* The latest official patches (1.22 for international version, 1.25 for Japanese) are available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3428/7/ Patches-Scrolls].
 +
 
 +
===[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]===
 +
* Nearest neighbor or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel-art_scaling_algorithms#xBR_family xBRz scaling] in software mode.
 +
* High resolution, super sampling and better compatibility in hardware mode.
 +
* MCI emulation for proper CD music playback.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\revenant.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Save game cloud syncing
 +
|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
 +
|epic games launcher      =
 +
|epic games launcher notes =
 +
|gog galaxy                = false
 +
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                    =
 +
|origin notes              =
 +
|steam cloud              =
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
 +
|xbox cloud                =
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Video==
 +
{{Image|Revenant - In-game options menu.png|In-game options menu.}}
 +
{{Image|Revenant - External options menu.png|Advanced options menu.}}
 +
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
−
|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|widescreen resolution notes= 640x480 only.
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = unknown
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|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = Forced via graphics card control panel or Nvidia Inspector.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Forced via graphics card control panel or Nvidia Inspector.
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|vsync                      = unknown
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|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                = Forced Vsync has no effect.
 
|vsync notes                = Forced Vsync has no effect.
−
|60 fps                    = unknown
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|60 fps                    = false
−
|60 fps notes              =  
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|60 fps notes              = Option to unlock the framerate is available, but the game is made to run at locked 24-25 FPS.
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|120 fps                    = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
−
{{Input settings
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{{Input
−
|key remap                = unknown
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|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = unknown
 
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
−
|controller support        = unknown
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|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 +
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller          = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|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        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
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|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==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
−
|separate volume          = unknown
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|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
−
|subtitles                = unknown
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|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = unknown
 
|closed captions          = unknown
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|red book cd audio        = true
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/217-revenant-german-patch/ download for digital releases].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only.<ref>[https://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/revenant/cover-art/gameCoverId,161098/ MobyGames]</ref>
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
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|lan play            = unknown
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|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
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|online play          = false
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
−
|online play notes    = Via Mplayer<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010302003519/http://www.eidosgames.com/revenant.html EidosGames.com | Revenant (retrieved)]</ref>
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|online play notes    = The official MPlayer.com service has been shut down.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===General Game Problems Fixes(Standard 2CD Retail Version)===
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===Game resets the settings on startup===
−
It is possible to run this game with 3d hardware acceleration on modern systems.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game from <code>Revenant.exe</code> instead of <code>Launcher.exe</code>|ref=|fix=
 +
{{ii}} It is necessary to start the game via the launcher at least once to configure the settings.
 +
{{ii}} Game speed setting will reset in every session regardless.
 +
}}
  
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Common Issues:
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===Game crashes===
−
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable the Fast Surface Locks option in the game settings|ref=|fix=
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0. Updates
+
}}
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# Make sure both Windows and your GPU drivers are up to date
 
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# Make sure you install Revenant 1.22 patch
 
  
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1. Game resets the settings every time it starts
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===Game fails to boot or large black areas in-game===
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# Right click on the Revenant shortcut in the Start menu items
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{{Fixbox|description=Limit the game's RAM access to 2 GB|ref={{CN|Check talk page|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Select Properties
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* [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=41614#p392566 Potential solutions]
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# In the 'Target' field change <code>Launcher.exe</code> to <code>Revenant.exe</code>
 
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'''Notes''' You need to start the game via launcher at least once to max out all the settings.
 
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2. Game Crashes (on some machines)
 
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Common cause is the Fast Surface Locks options in the settings menu
 
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# Run the game settings and check the 'Disable Fast Surface Locks' option
 
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3. Game Speed/Framerate is very low or choppy
 
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# Go to in game options and disable 'Limit Game Speed' option
 
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'''Notes''' This has to be done every time you launch the game - this setting is reset after you exit the game.
 
−
 
 
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4. Game Speed/Framerate is too high after point 3.
 
−
# Assuming you use NVIDIA gpu
 
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# Install Nvidia Inspector program from Guru3D
 
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# In Nvidia Inspector main window open 'Profile Settings' (toolbox icon next to the 'Driver Version' field)
 
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# In top-left corner select 'Revenant' profile from 'Profiles' list
 
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# In 'Sync and Refresh' set 'Frame Rate Limiter' to 30 (60 fps is way too high for this game)
 
−
 
 
−
5. Game screen is stretched horizontally on modern monitors
 
−
Revenant uses fixed 640x480 4:3 ratio resolution which does not scale properly on 16:9 screens
 
−
# Assuming you use NVIDIA gpu
 
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# Open Nvidia Control Panel
 
−
# Go to Display>Adjust display size and position window
 
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# Set 'Select a scalling mode:' to 'Aspect Ratio'
 
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# Set 'Perform Scaling on:' to GPU
 
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# Apply changes
 
−
 
 
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6. Game graphics look jagged
 
−
This is due to low in game resolution. Can be alleviated a bit.
 
−
# Assuming you use NVIDIA gpu
 
−
# Install Nvidia Inspector program from Guru3D
 
−
# In Nvidia Inspector main window open 'Profile Settings' (toolbox icon next to the 'Driver Version' field)
 
−
# In 'Antialiasing' set 'Antialising' to 2x (the higher you go the smoother it gets)
 
−
# In 'Texture Filtering' set 'Anisotropic filtering setting' to 2x (the higher you go the smoother it gets)
 
−
 
 
−
===Game Problems related to modern graphics cards configurations===
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Game fail to boot or large black areas in-game|ref={{CN|Check talk page|date=July 2016}}}}
 
−
# Press Windows logo key +R. Type msconfig.exe and press enter.  
 
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# Go to boot tab, advanced options, set maximum memory up to 2048.
 
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# Restart pc.
 
−
 
 
−
'''Notes'''
 
−
{{ii}} PC may have less RAM than usual, revert to usual settings and reboot.
 
−
{{ii}} Windows 8 may instead need to change graphics driver to basic display driver.{{cn|date=August 2015}} This can be done in right-click 'my computer', 'Manage', right click graphics adapter and select 'update driver' and 'select from list'. Then select basic display driver. You may also revert to normal configuration after finishing playing.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 6
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            =
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      = MPlayer.com
 +
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minOS    = 95, 98
 
|minOS    = 95, 98
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 233 MHz
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 4 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 4 MB

Revision as of 11:13, 16 February 2023

Revenant
Revenant cover
Developers
Cinematix Studios
Publishers
1999-2009 Eidos Interactive
2009-present Square Enix
Re-release Sold Out Software
Release dates
Windows October 26, 1999
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Scrolling, Isometric
Genres RPG, ARPG
Themes Fantasy
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Revenant on HowLongToBeat
Revenant on MobyGames
Revenant on Wikipedia
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General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Manual

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Wrong CD music tracks are played for most of the locations.
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
A demo is available.

Essential improvements

Patches

  • The latest official patches (1.22 for international version, 1.25 for Japanese) are available from Patches-Scrolls.

Peixoto's patch

  • Nearest neighbor or xBRz scaling in software mode.
  • High resolution, super sampling and better compatibility in hardware mode.
  • MCI emulation for proper CD music playback.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\revenant.ini[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy

Video

In-game options menu.
In-game options menu.
Advanced options menu.
Advanced options menu.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
640x480 only.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Forced via graphics card control panel or Nvidia Inspector.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Forced Vsync has no effect.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Option to unlock the framerate is available, but the game is made to run at locked 24-25 FPS.

Input

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
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

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Red Book CD audio
On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Retail only; download for digital releases.
Italian
Retail only.
Japanese
Retail only.
Brazilian Portuguese
Retail only.[3]

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play
The official MPlayer.com service has been shut down.

Issues fixed

Game resets the settings on startup

Run the game from Revenant.exe instead of Launcher.exe
It is necessary to start the game via the launcher at least once to configure the settings.
Game speed setting will reset in every session regardless.

Game crashes

Disable the Fast Surface Locks option in the game settings

Game fails to boot or large black areas in-game

Limit the game's RAM access to 2 GB[citation needed]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 6
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer MPlayer.com

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz Intel Pentium II 266 MHz
System memory (RAM) 32 MB 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) 4 MB of VRAM
DirectX 6.0 compatible 		8 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 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).

References