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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Online features | + | {{ii}} Online features require a [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Microsoft account] (optional for offline play). |
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
| − | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 16 |
| − | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
| − | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = Can be connected to with offline GFWL accounts. |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = 40 | |online play players = 40 | ||
| − | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
| − | |online play notes = Online | + | |online play notes = Section 8 Online has been discontinued, taking down statistics and ranked play with their respective achievements.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SojerManLan|date=2022-03-02|comment=}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = true |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = false |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
| − | |dedicated notes = | + | |dedicated notes = Hosting a dedicated server does not allow the hosting player to play. |
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|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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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| TimeGate Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| SouthPeak Interactive | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 3 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 4, 2009 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 72 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Series | Section 8 |
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| Section 8 | |
|---|---|
| Section 8 | 2009 |
| Section 8: Prejudice | 2011 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
General information
Availability
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 1]
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.1 updates the game to the latest version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Section8\S8Game\Config\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38220/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38220/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Image is Vert- and FOV cannot be adjusted to compensate. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[1] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
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 |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Use the German language pack. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Unofficial translation; download. |
Network
- Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 16 | Versus Can be connected to with offline GFWL accounts. |
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| Online play | 40 | Versus Section 8 Online has been discontinued, taking down statistics and ranked play with their respective achievements.[2] |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | Hosting a dedicated server does not allow the hosting player to play. | |
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Issues fixed
Cannot continue after "Press any key" prompt
| Update client[3] |
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Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP (SP3) | Vista (SP1), 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+ |
Intel Dual or Quad Core 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon X2 4000+ |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7800 series ATI Radeon X1800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: SSA activation, supports local profiles.
- ↑ 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (38220) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report
- ↑ Verified by User:SojerManLan on 2022-03-02
- ↑ Unable to play on Windows 8 :: Section 8 General Discussions