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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|rocksmith-2014-edition|89}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|rocksmith-2014-edition|89}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|173/rocksmith-2014-edition|83}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|173/rocksmith-2014-edition|83}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|rocksmith-2014| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|rocksmith-2014|87}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC }} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time, Relaxed }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Voice control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Simulation, Music/rhythm, Mini-games, Educational}} | ||
| + | {{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 | Rocksmith }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Rocksmith }} | ||
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|steam appid = 221680 | |steam appid = 221680 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|official site= https://rocksmith.ubisoft.com/ | |official site= https://rocksmith.ubisoft.com/ | ||
|hltb = 14190 | |hltb = 14190 | ||
| − | | | + | |lutris = |
| + | |mobygames = rocksmith-all-new-2014-edition-remastered_ | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|wikipedia = Rocksmith 2014 | |wikipedia = Rocksmith 2014 | ||
|winehq = 15646 | |winehq = 15646 | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
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| − | + | |release history = | |
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| + | |current state = | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/221680/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/221680/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://customsforge.com/ CustomsForge] - Popular fan forum | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam, Uplay | Includes the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam, Uplay | Includes the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3420-1 | Steam, Uplay | Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable.<br/>Remastered Edition. | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3420-1 | Steam, Uplay | Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable.<br/>Remastered Edition. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GMG | rocksmith-2014 | Steam, Uplay | Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable. | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | rocksmith-2014 | Steam, Uplay | Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Humble | rocksmith-2014-edition | Steam, Uplay | Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable. | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | rocksmith-2014-edition | Steam, Uplay | Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 221680 | Steam, Uplay | Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable.<br/>Remastered Edition. | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 221680 | Steam, Uplay | Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable.<br/>Remastered Edition. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam||Uplay | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam||Uplay}}. |
| + | {{ii}} {{Removed DRM|Denuvo Anti-Tamper}} removed as of September 10, 2022.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/9490970/|title=Rocksmith® 2014 Edition - Remastered update for 10 September 2022 |date=2022-09-10}}</ref> | ||
{{ii}} The Rocksmith Real Tone Cable {{store link|Amazon|B005OSFUZI|is available on Amazon.com}} and at various other retailers. | {{ii}} The Rocksmith Real Tone Cable {{store link|Amazon|B005OSFUZI|is available on Amazon.com}} and at various other retailers. | ||
| − | + | {{DLC| | |
| − | {{ | + | {{DLC/row| Songs | See [[Rocksmith_2014/DLCs|the DLCs subpage]]. | Windows, OS X }} |
| − | | | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===[https://github.com/mdias/rs_asio RS ASIO]=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Allows the player to connect their instrument to Rocksmith via an audio interface, instead of using the Real Tone Cable. | ||
| + | {{--}} There are some potential caveats listed [https://github.com/mdias/rs_asio#known-issues here.] | ||
| + | {{ii}} Official setup guide can be found [https://github.com/mdias/rs_asio#how-to-use here.] | ||
| + | {{ii}} You can see a list of audio interfaces that are reported to work [https://github.com/mdias/rs_asio#audio-interfaces-reported-to-work-well here.] | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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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 | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 954 MB available. |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = unknown |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]]. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
| − | |separate volume | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes | + | |separate volume notes = |
| − | |surround sound | + | |surround sound = false |
| − | |surround sound notes | + | |surround sound notes = Official configuration manual suggests switching to stereo in the OS.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/802854-Rocksmith-2014-PC-Configuration-and-FAQ-Forums|title=Rocksmith 2014 PC Configuration and FAQ|date=July 5, 2018}}</ref> |
| − | |subtitles | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |subtitles notes | + | |subtitles notes = Can be toggled in settings menu. |
| − | |closed captions | + | |closed captions = n/a |
| − | |closed captions notes | + | |closed captions notes = |
| − | |mute on focus lost | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
| − | |eax support | + | |royalty free audio = false |
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |royalty free audio notes = The game uses licensed songs |
| + | |eax support = | ||
| + | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
| + | |general midi audio = | ||
| + | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 = | ||
| − | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
| − | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true |
| − | |macos app notes = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
| + | |macos app notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/221680/view/1595888724043009212|title=Rocksmith 2014 Remastered - Mac OS Catalina Update|date=2020-12-22}}</ref> | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|anticheat notes = | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ===Modifications=== | ||
| + | * [https://ignition4.customsforge.com/tools/cdlcenabler CustomsForge CDLC Enabler] (Enables custom songs) | ||
| + | {{ii}} Custom songs can be found on [https://ignition4.customsforge.com/ CustomsForge] | ||
| + | {{ii}} Regarded as piracy by Ubisoft San Francisco.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/rocksmith/comments/3501ko/rocksmith_officially_comments_on_cdlc/|title=Rocksmith officially comments on CDLC|date=2020-10-06}}</ref> | ||
| + | * [https://github.com/Lovrom8/RSMods RSMods] (Provides an installer and manager for various Quality of Life improvement mods) | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minDX = 9 | |minDX = 9 | ||
| − | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c | + | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible |
|recOS = 7, 8 | |recOS = 7, 8 | ||
Latest revision as of 22:07, 6 April 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Ubisoft San Francisco | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Engines | |
| Gamebryo | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 22, 2013 |
| macOS (OS X) | October 22, 2013 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 89 |
| OpenCritic | 83 |
| IGDB | 87 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time, Relaxed |
| Controls | Voice control |
| Genres | Simulation, Music/rhythm, Mini-games, Educational |
| Series | Rocksmith |
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| Rocksmith | |
|---|---|
| Rocksmith | 2012 |
| Rocksmith 2014 | 2013 |
| Rocksmith+ | 2022 |
Rocksmith 2014 is a singleplayer and multiplayer simulation, music/rhythm, mini-games and educational game in the Rocksmith series.
Key points
- Compatible with Rocksmith Real Tone cables.
- Guitar requires standard 1/4" output jack to be compatible.
- DLC production concluded on April 3, 2020.[1]
- Extensive modding community.
- Remastered edition available as a free upgrade.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- CustomsForge - Popular fan forum
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Includes the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable. | |
|
 (unavailable) |
|
Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable. Remastered Edition. |
|
|
| Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | |
Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable. | |
|
| Humble Store (unavailable) | |
Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable. | |
|
| Steam (unavailable) | |
Does not include the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable. Remastered Edition. |
|
- All versions require Steam and Ubisoft Connect DRM.
- Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM removed as of September 10, 2022.[2]
- The Rocksmith Real Tone Cable is available on Amazon.com and at various other retailers.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Songs | See the DLCs subpage. | |
Essential improvements
RS ASIO
- Allows the player to connect their instrument to Rocksmith via an audio interface, instead of using the Real Tone Cable.
- There are some potential caveats listed here.
- Official setup guide can be found here.
- You can see a list of audio interfaces that are reported to work here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Rocksmith.ini[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game>\Rocksmith.ini |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/221680/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\221680\remote\ |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/221680/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud | Approx. 954 MB available. | |
| Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Demonstrating the Rocksmith 2014 color blind differences during tuning. Left side is color blind disabled, right side is enabled.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Allows to set the resolution but the game is always pillarboxed.[3] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
| Color blind mode | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
Updates dynamically based on latest input (keyboard/controller) |
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Official configuration manual suggests switching to stereo in the OS.[4] | |
| Subtitles | Can be toggled in settings menu. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | The game uses licensed songs |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Co-op |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | [5] |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Wwise | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Modifications
- CustomsForge CDLC Enabler (Enables custom songs)
- Custom songs can be found on CustomsForge
- Regarded as piracy by Ubisoft San Francisco.[6]
- RSMods (Provides an installer and manager for various Quality of Life improvement mods)
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Vista | 7, 8 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.8 GHz |
Intel Core i3-540 3.1 GHz AMD Athlon II X3 455 3.3 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GT 240 ATI Radeon HD 5670 512 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | 10.8 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz | Intel Core i3-540 3.1 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT 256 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GT 240 ATI Radeon HD 5670 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/221680/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (221680) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ The Future of Rocksmith - last accessed on 2020-04-04
- ↑ Rocksmith® 2014 Edition - Remastered update for 10 September 2022 - last accessed on 2022-09-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-07-26
- Tested at the custom resolution of 5760x1080.
- ↑ Rocksmith 2014 PC Configuration and FAQ - last accessed on July 5, 2018
- ↑ Rocksmith 2014 Remastered - Mac OS Catalina Update - last accessed on 2020-12-22
- ↑ Rocksmith officially comments on CDLC - last accessed on 2020-10-06