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{{disambig|the updated version also known as RuneScape 3|re-release of the 2007 Java version|[[Old School RuneScape]]}} | {{disambig|the updated version also known as RuneScape 3|re-release of the 2007 Java version|[[Old School RuneScape]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = RuneScape cover.jpg | |cover = RuneScape cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Jagex | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Jagex}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|RuneTek | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|RuneTek 7}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 22, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 22, 2013}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 22, 2013|ref={{cn|reason=Incorrect|date=March, 2019}}}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 22, 2013|ref={{cn|reason=Incorrect|date=March, 2019}}}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| − | |taxonomy = | + | |taxonomy = |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Free-to-play, Subscription }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Boost, Cosmetic, Currency, Infinite spend, Loot box, Free-to-grind, Time-limited }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time, Persistent }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | MMORPG }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | RuneScape}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | RuneScape}} | ||
|steam appid = 1343400 | |steam appid = 1343400 | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| official | https://www.runescape.com | account | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| official | https://www.runescape.com | account | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1343400 | Steam, account | | | Windows | }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1343400 | Steam, account | | | Windows, OS X }} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} All versions require a [https://secure.runescape.com/m=weblogin/loginform.ws?mod=www&ssl=1 RuneScape account] and {{DRM|offline=no}}. | ||
| + | {{++}} The Steam version provides one-click login with a Steam account, while the official version requires Jagex Launcher (not available on Linux) | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = Free players have access to most skills, with other skills accessible up to level 5. The accessible map area and content is limited. | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = Members world and content can be accessed by buying a monthly subscription, or by redeeming a 14-day bond obtainable by in game currency. RuneMetrics Pro is a separate subscription which provide historical game performance reporting. | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
| + | {{Microtransactions | ||
| + | |boost = Bonds can be purchased by cash or in game currency, which can be redeemed for bundle of boost items. Treasure Hunter also awards boost items in some limited-time promotion. | ||
| + | |cosmetic = Solomon General Store sells cosmetics for in game premium currency. Some items can be obtained only by limited time promotion, or purchasing a yearly subscription. | ||
| + | |currency = RuneCoin can be obtained by real world money or redeeming bonds. They can be spent on the Solomon General Store for cosmetics | ||
| + | |finite spend = | ||
| + | |infinite spend = Treasure Hunter keys can be purchased up to 20,000 keys per day, with no monthly limit. Bonds can be purchased without limit to sell to other players for in game currency. | ||
| + | |free-to-grind = Bonds can be obtained by in-game trading. Bonds can be redeemed for 14 days subscription, RuneCoins, Treasure Hunter keys. Free players get 1 free daily Treasure Hunter key (without stacking), while monthly/yearly subscribers get 2/3 daily keys respectively. | ||
| + | |loot box = Treasure Hunter can award random items, such as cosmetics, in game currency, experience, boosts, training items and untradeable version of popular in game items depending on current promotion | ||
| + | |none = | ||
| + | |player trading = | ||
| + | |time-limited = Treasure Hunter promotion rotates periodically, which affect available items. Yak Tracks are also seasonal events which players grind tasks to unlock time-limited cosmetics. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Cache files are stored in <code>{{p|programdata}}\jagex\runescape</code>. | {{ii}} Cache files are stored in <code>{{p|programdata}}\jagex\runescape</code>. | ||
| − | {{ii}} Progress and stats are saved automatically to | + | {{ii}} Progress and stats are saved automatically to RuneScape account. |
===[[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 = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|RuneScape - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} | {{Image|RuneScape - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{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 = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= As of April 2016 | + | |widescreen resolution notes= As of April 2016. |
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = limited |
|4k ultra hd notes = Interface does not scale. Better support is planned.<ref name="NXT">[http://forum.runescape.com/forums.ws?16,17,482,65743376 Dev Blog | NXT - Can I Run It? - Future Game Updates - RuneScape Forum]</ref> | |4k ultra hd notes = Interface does not scale. Better support is planned.<ref name="NXT">[http://forum.runescape.com/forums.ws?16,17,482,65743376 Dev Blog | NXT - Can I Run It? - Future Game Updates - RuneScape Forum]</ref> | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
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|windowed notes = Freely scalable. | |windowed notes = Freely scalable. | ||
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
| − | |borderless windowed notes = Fullscreen option | + | |borderless windowed notes = "Fullscreen" option is actually borderless windowed. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = New client only | |anisotropic notes = New client only | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Uses [[FXAA]] and [[MSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Uses [[FXAA]] and [[MSAA]]. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = <ref name="NXT"/> | |vsync notes = <ref name="NXT"/> | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = No frame rate cap.<ref name="NXT"/> |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|RuneScape - Input.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|RuneScape - Input.png|Input settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
| − | |key remap notes = Keyboard only | + | |key remap notes = Keyboard only. |
|acceleration option = true | |acceleration option = true | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = true |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|RuneScape - Audio.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|RuneScape - Audio.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, effects, ambient and voice over. | |separate volume notes = Music, effects, ambient and voice over. | ||
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|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |subtitles notes = Majority of speech is text. | + | |subtitles notes = Majority of speech is text-based. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|matchmaking = | |matchmaking = | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = false |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = false |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = true | |direct3d versions = true | ||
| − | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = 2.0 | |opengl versions = 2.0 | ||
| − | |opengl notes = | + | |opengl notes = Default setting.<ref name="NXT"/> |
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= true | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 7 |
| − | |minCPU = Intel | + | |minCPU = Intel i3 2.4 GHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 8 GB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = GeForce 400x |
| − | + | |minGPU2 = Intel HD 4x | |
| − | | | + | |minGPU3 = AMD Radeon 7xxx |
| − | + | |minOGL = 3 | |
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| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
| − | |minOS = 10. | + | |minOS = 10.8 64-bit |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel i3 2.4 GHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 8 GB |
| − | |minGPU | + | |minGPU = AMD Radeon 7xxx |
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}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 01:12, 28 November 2022
This page is for the updated version also known as RuneScape 3. For re-release of the 2007 Java version, see Old School RuneScape.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Jagex | |
| Engines | |
| RuneTek 7 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | July 22, 2013 |
| macOS (OS X) | July 22, 2013[citation needed] |
| Linux | July 22, 2013[citation needed] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | Free-to-play, Subscription |
| Microtransactions | Boost, Cosmetic, Currency, Infinite spend, Loot box, Free-to-grind, Time-limited |
| Modes | Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time, Persistent |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | MMORPG |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | RuneScape |
 |
|
| RuneScape | |
|---|---|
| RuneScape | 2001 |
| Old School RuneScape | 2013 |
| Chronicle: RuneScape Legends | 2016 |
| RuneScape: Idle Adventures | Cancelled |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Key points
- Originally launched January 4, 2001 for web browsers.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official website | |
|
||
| Steam | |
|
- All versions require a RuneScape account and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
- The Steam version provides one-click login with a Steam account, while the official version requires Jagex Launcher (not available on Linux)
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Free-to-play | Free players have access to most skills, with other skills accessible up to level 5. The accessible map area and content is limited. |
| Subscription | Members world and content can be accessed by buying a monthly subscription, or by redeeming a 14-day bond obtainable by in game currency. RuneMetrics Pro is a separate subscription which provide historical game performance reporting. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Boost | Bonds can be purchased by cash or in game currency, which can be redeemed for bundle of boost items. Treasure Hunter also awards boost items in some limited-time promotion. |
| Cosmetic | Solomon General Store sells cosmetics for in game premium currency. Some items can be obtained only by limited time promotion, or purchasing a yearly subscription. |
| Currency | RuneCoin can be obtained by real world money or redeeming bonds. They can be spent on the Solomon General Store for cosmetics |
| Free-to-grind | Bonds can be obtained by in-game trading. Bonds can be redeemed for 14 days subscription, RuneCoins, Treasure Hunter keys. Free players get 1 free daily Treasure Hunter key (without stacking), while monthly/yearly subscribers get 2/3 daily keys respectively. |
| Infinite spend | Treasure Hunter keys can be purchased up to 20,000 keys per day, with no monthly limit. Bonds can be purchased without limit to sell to other players for in game currency. |
| Loot box | Treasure Hunter can award random items, such as cosmetics, in game currency, experience, boosts, training items and untradeable version of popular in game items depending on current promotion |
| Time-limited | Treasure Hunter promotion rotates periodically, which affect available items. Yak Tracks are also seasonal events which players grind tasks to unlock time-limited cosmetics. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %PROGRAMDATA%\jagex\runescape\globalsettings.jcache[Note 1] %LOCALAPPDATA%\jagex\runescape\settings.jcache |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1343400/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Cache files are stored in
%PROGRAMDATA%\jagex\runescape. - Progress and stats are saved automatically to RuneScape account.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | As of April 2016. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | Interface does not scale. Better support is planned.[1] | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | Mouse scroll to zoom. | ||
| Windowed | Freely scalable. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | "Fullscreen" option is actually borderless windowed. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | New client only | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Uses FXAA and MSAA. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | [1] | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate cap.[1] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Input settings.
| Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Keyboard only. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Touchscreen optimised | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, effects, ambient and voice over. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Majority of speech is text-based. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Portuguese | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | ||
| OpenGL | 2.0 | Default setting.[1] |
| Software renderer | Select Safe Mode from in-game settings. |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | |||
| Linux |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel i3 2.4 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | GeForce 400x Intel HD 4x AMD Radeon 7xxx OpenGL 3 compatible |
|
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.8 64-bit | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel i3 2.4 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon 7xxx | |
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | ||
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
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). - ↑ 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>/1343400/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (1343400) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.