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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Flying Wild Hog}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Flying Wild Hog}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|General Arcade|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://generalarcade.com/project/shadow-warrior-2013/|title=Shadow Warrior (2013)|date=2022-08-16}}</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Aaron Melcher|OS X}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Aaron Melcher|OS X}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Edward Rudd|OS X}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Edward Rudd|OS X}}
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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Devolver Digital}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Devolver Digital}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Road Hog Engine}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Road Hog Engine}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|181/shadow-warrior|76}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|181/shadow-warrior|76}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|shadow-warrior-4a585c08-b9c8-4f94-9bed-4461ac7e6a4c|71}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|shadow-warrior-4a585c08-b9c8-4f94-9bed-4461ac7e6a4c|71}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS, Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Asia, Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Shadow Warrior }}
 
|steam appid  = 233130
 
|steam appid  = 233130
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659573
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659573
 
|gogcom id side = 1430392753,1429878383
 
|gogcom id side = 1430392753,1429878383
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|hltb        = 8352
 +
|lutris      = shadow-warrior
 
|strategywiki = Shadow Warrior (2013)
 
|strategywiki = Shadow Warrior (2013)
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|hltb        = 8352
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|mobygames    = 62389
−
|mobygames    = shadow-warrior_
 
 
|wikipedia    = Shadow Warrior (2013 video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Shadow Warrior (2013 video game)
 
|winehq      = 15541
 
|winehq      = 15541
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Shadow Warrior}}
 
 
{{disambig|the reboot|the original game|[[Shadow Warrior (1997)]]}}
 
{{disambig|the reboot|the original game|[[Shadow Warrior (1997)]]}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | 1 DVD with only a fraction of the game's data. | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00GY879GA | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4184-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | shadow_warrior | DRM-free |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | shadow_warrior | DRM-free |Includes all katana reskins (DLC) |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | shadow-warrior | DRM-free |  | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | shadow-warrior | DRM-free |  | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 233130 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00GY879GA | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id1029367970 | MacApp |  |  | OS X | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id1029367970 | MacApp |  |  | OS X | unavailable }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 233130 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
 
{{ii}} The Special Edition contains Hotline Miami Katana and Serious Sam 3 Sledgehammer DLC, the game soundtrack and a digital artbook.
 
{{ii}} The Special Edition contains Hotline Miami Katana and Serious Sam 3 Sledgehammer DLC, the game soundtrack and a digital artbook.
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported                =
 +
|dlc                        =
 +
|expansion pack              =
 +
|freeware                    =
 +
|free-to-play                =
 +
|one-time game purchase      = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored                  =
 +
|subscription                =
 +
|subscription gaming service =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            = All DLCs are reskins of the katana.
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                =
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 +
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Shadow Warrior\profiles\|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Shadow Warrior DX11\profiles\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Shadow Warrior\profiles.cfg|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Shadow Warrior\profiles\|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Shadow Warrior DX11\profiles.cfg|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Shadow Warrior DX11\profiles\}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Flying Wild Hog/Shadow Warrior/}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Flying Wild Hog/Shadow Warrior/}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Flying Wild Hog/Shadow Warrior/}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Flying Wild Hog/Shadow Warrior/}}
 
}}
 
}}
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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
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|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 =  
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|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Off, [[FXAA]] and [[FSAA]] 2x-4x - FSAA only available in "Windows XP Mode" (DX9 Mode).
 
|antialiasing notes        = Off, [[FXAA]] and [[FSAA]] 2x-4x - FSAA only available in "Windows XP Mode" (DX9 Mode).
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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===Disable lens flares===
 
===Disable lens flares===
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{{Fixbox|description=Disables the dirty screen effect|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/shadow_warrior_series/disable_dirt_on_screen Disable Dirt on Screen - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Disables the dirty screen effect|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/shadow_warrior_series/disable_dirt_on_screen|title=Disable Dirt on Screen - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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# Create an <code>autoexec.cfg</code> file in the installation folder.
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# Create an {{file|autoexec.cfg}} file in the installation folder.
 
# Add the following line to the file:
 
# Add the following line to the file:
 
<pre>r_draw_lens_flares 0</pre>
 
<pre>r_draw_lens_flares 0</pre>
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===Disable post-process effects===
 
===Disable post-process effects===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable post-process|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable post-process|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Create an <code>autoexec.cfg</code> file in the installation folder.
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# Create an {{file|autoexec.cfg}} file in the installation folder.
 
# Add any of the following lines to the file:
 
# Add any of the following lines to the file:
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
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===Boost draw distance/lod and shadows past ultra values===
 
===Boost draw distance/lod and shadows past ultra values===
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{{Fixbox|description=Tweak settings|ref=<ref>[https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/shadow-warrior-reimagining.378121/page-6#post-4664218 Shadow Warrior - Reimagining - Page 6, comment #114]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Tweak settings|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/shadow-warrior-reimagining.378121/page-6#post-4664218|title=Shadow Warrior - Reimagining - Page 6, comment #114|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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# Create an <code>autoexec.cfg</code> file in the installation folder.
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# Create an {{file|autoexec.cfg}} file in the installation folder.
 
# Add any of the following lines to the file:
 
# Add any of the following lines to the file:
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
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|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = limited
 
|controller remap          = limited
−
|controller remap notes    = Alternative(left-handed) layouts for sticks, buttons, and triggers.
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|controller remap notes    = Alternative (left-handed) layouts for sticks, buttons, and triggers.
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
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===Toggle crouch and zoom===
 
===Toggle crouch and zoom===
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{{Fixbox|description=Add key bindings|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/233130/discussions/0/846965705300792107/#c620700960748594582 Please add an Option to toggle Zoom/Ironsight Mode :: Shadow Warrior General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Add key bindings|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/233130/discussions/0/846965705300792107/#c620700960748594582|title=Please add an Option to toggle Zoom/Ironsight Mode :: Shadow Warrior General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
<ol><li>Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].</li>
 
<ol><li>Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].</li>
 
<li>Open {{file|binds.cfg}}.</li>
 
<li>Open {{file|binds.cfg}}.</li>
 
<li>Add the following entries.
 
<li>Add the following entries.
 
<pre>bind +c "crouch_toggle"
 
<pre>bind +c "crouch_toggle"
−
bind +z "zoom_toggle"</pre></li>
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bind -c ""
−
<ul><li>Replace <code>c</code> and <code>z</code> with any keys you like; use <code>mouse_4</code> and <code>mouse_5</code> for side mouse buttons.</li></ul>
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bind +z "zoom_toggle" "0"
 +
bind -z ""
 +
</pre></li>
 +
<ul><li>Replace <code>c</code> and <code>z</code> with any keys; use <code>mouse_4</code> and <code>mouse_5</code> for side mouse buttons.</li></ul>
 
<li>Save and close the file.</li></ol>
 
<li>Save and close the file.</li></ol>
 
}}
 
}}
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
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  |notes    = [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2192366197 Fan translation by «Erebus Production»].
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  |notes    = A fan-made overhaul of the official localization by 1C-SoftClub which removes the censorship and corrects translation errors, available [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2192366197 here].
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = true
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = true
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/07/shadow-warrior-2013.html Helix Mod: Shadow Warrior] for a minor tweak.
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/07/shadow-warrior-2013.html Helix Mod: Shadow Warrior] for a minor tweak.
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Frame stuttering===
 
===Frame stuttering===
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable Triple Buffering in options menu|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/233130/discussions/0/846965705318127007#c846965882698141631 visual stutter :: Shadow Warrior General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable Triple Buffering in options menu|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/233130/discussions/0/846965705318127007#c846965882698141631|title=visual stutter :: Shadow Warrior General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
Check Triple buffering and/or Vsync box in video options menu.
 
Check Triple buffering and/or Vsync box in video options menu.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Microstutter on high-refresh displays >120 Hz|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/233130/discussions/0/846965705318127007#c846965882698141631 visual stutter :: Shadow Warrior General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Microstutter on high-refresh displays >120 Hz|fix=
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If enabling triple buffering does not work on a high-refresh display, enable an external framerate cap of 120 fps or less (e.g. in Nvidia control panel use "Max Frame Rate"). The cap must be set lower than (and not equal to) the maximum refresh rate of the display screen, and no higher than 120 fps. Set in-game refresh rate to the maximum refresh rate of the display (i.e. higher than the external cap, since setting 120 Hz in the in-game video options in combination with a 120 Hz external cap will likely lead to screen tearing). If configured correctly, then triple buffering and Vsync box may be unticked in the video options menu. Confirmed working on a 165 Hz display.
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[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Capping to 120 FPS or less]]. The cap must be set lower than (and not equal to) the maximum refresh rate of the display, and no higher than 120 FPS. Set in-game refresh rate to the maximum refresh rate of the display (i.e. higher than the external cap, since setting 120 Hz in the in-game video options in combination with a 120 Hz external cap will likely lead to screen tearing). If configured correctly, then the triple buffering and Vsync boxes may be unticked in the video options menu. Confirmed working on a 165 Hz display.
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Fixbox|description=Open the in-game console ({{key|Ctrl|~}}) and use <code>r_draw_decals_skinned 0</code>|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=786166620 Microstutter/Animation Stuttering Fix (Partially)]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upRIUlAZdaQ Shadow Warrior 2013 - Performance issue Stutter Fixed - Please read description]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Open the in-game console ({{key|Ctrl|~}}) and use <code>r_draw_decals_skinned 0</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=786166620|title=Microstutter/Animation Stuttering Fix (Partially)|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upRIUlAZdaQ|title=Shadow Warrior 2013 - Performance issue Stutter Fixed - Please read description|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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{{ii}} If you encountered performance issues upon killing enemies. Must be reapplied in each session; can be saved by placing in an ''autoexec.cfg''.
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{{ii}} For performance issues upon killing enemies. Must be reapplied in each session; can be saved by placing in an {{file|autoexec.cfg}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Crash on startup (DX11)===
 
===Crash on startup (DX11)===
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{{Fixbox|description=Close Dxtory if it's running|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/233130/discussions/0/611703999983014234/ Crash on startup :: Shadow Warrior General Discussions]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Close Dxtory if it's running|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/233130/discussions/0/611703999983014234/|title=Crash on startup :: Shadow Warrior General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Remove Alienware LightFX DLLs|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/233130/discussions/0/3874844033664293071/|title=Startup crash with Alienware devices -- Solution :: Shadow Warrior General Discussions|date=2023-10-29}}</ref>|fix=
 +
Rename (ex: {{file|filename.dll.bak}}) or remove the following DLLs:
 +
* {{file|{{P|windir}}\System32\LightFX.dll}}
 +
* {{file|{{P|windir}}\SysWOW64\LightFX.dll}}
 +
* {{file|{{P|windir}}\SysWOW64\LightFXXPS.dll}}
 +
}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 9, 11
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 11
 
|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    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 
|linux 64-bit executable= false
 
|linux 64-bit executable= false
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
−
|physics          = Havok Physics
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|physics          = Havok
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
−
|audio            = FMOD Ex Sound System
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|audio            = FMOD Ex
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  

Latest revision as of 22:38, 29 October 2023

Shadow Warrior
Shadow Warrior cover
Developers
Flying Wild Hog
macOS (OS X) General Arcade[1]
macOS (OS X) Aaron Melcher
macOS (OS X) Edward Rudd
Linux Aaron Melcher
Linux Edward Rudd
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Russia 1C-SoftClub
Engines
Road Hog Engine
Release dates
Windows September 26, 2013
macOS (OS X) March 31, 2015
Linux March 31, 2015
Reception
Metacritic 73
OpenCritic 76
IGDB 71
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions Cosmetic
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Themes Asia, Fantasy
Series Shadow Warrior
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Shadow Warrior (2013) on HowLongToBeat
Shadow Warrior (2013) on IGDB
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Shadow Warrior (2013) guide on StrategyWiki
Shadow Warrior (2013) on MobyGames
Shadow Warrior (2013) on Wikipedia
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Shadow Warrior
Shadow Warrior (1997) 1997
Shadow Warrior Classic Redux 2013
Shadow Warrior (2013) 2013
Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior 2013
Shadow Warrior 2 2016
Shadow Warrior 3 2022

This page is for the reboot. For the original game, see Shadow Warrior (1997).

Shadow Warrior (2013) is a singleplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Shadow Warrior series.

General information

Port Report
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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 1 DVD with only a fraction of the game's data.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Includes all katana reskins (DLC)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
DRM-free
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mac App Store (unavailable)
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Version differences

The Special Edition contains Hotline Miami Katana and Serious Sam 3 Sledgehammer DLC, the game soundtrack and a digital artbook.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Cosmetic All DLCs are reskins of the katana.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Hotline Miami Katana Included as a part of the Special Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Rise of the Triad Excalibat Requires Rise of the Triad
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
The Walking Dead Ice Pickaxe Requires The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Saints Row 4 Penetrator Requires Saints Row IV
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Serious Sam 3 Sledgehammer Included as a part of the Special Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Shadow Warrior Classic Katana GOG exclusive.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Z45 Requires Hard Reset
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Zilla Prototype Katana Pre-order exclusive.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Shadow Warrior\profiles.cfg
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Shadow Warrior\profiles\
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Shadow Warrior DX11\profiles.cfg
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Shadow Warrior DX11\profiles\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/Flying Wild Hog/Shadow Warrior/
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/Flying Wild Hog/Shadow Warrior/
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Shadow Warrior\profiles\
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Shadow Warrior DX11\profiles\
macOS (OS X)
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/Flying Wild Hog/Shadow Warrior/
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/233130/

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
50-90° vertical. For higher values, see Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Borderless fullscreen windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Off, FXAA and FSAA 2x-4x - FSAA only available in "Windows XP Mode" (DX9 Mode).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No frame rate cap as of version 1.5.
HBAO available with flag 0x00110500

Field of view (FOV)

This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Set custom FOV in console[citation needed]
  1. Bring up the in-game console by pressing Ctrl+~.
  2. Type in and enter r_fov 100 (replace 100 with desired FOV).

Notes

Weapon FOV is always locked at 50°.

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Force borderless fullscreen[citation needed]
  1. Install Special K by following the Special K Unofficial Guide.
  2. Start the game and press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+← Backspace to toggle Special K's Control Panel.
  3. Open the Display menu and select "Windowed Mode" and "Force Override".
  4. Set the Window Style to "Borderless" then "Borderless Fullscreen" and close the Control Panel.
  5. Press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+O to toggle Special K's On-Screen Display.

Disable lens flares

Disables the dirty screen effect[2]
  1. Create an autoexec.cfg file in the installation folder.
  2. Add the following line to the file:
r_draw_lens_flares 0

Disable post-process effects

Disable post-process[citation needed]
  1. Create an autoexec.cfg file in the installation folder.
  2. Add any of the following lines to the file:
pp_blur_enable 0
pp_ca_enable 0
pp_color_grading_enable 0
pp_dof_enable 0
pp_film_grain_enable 0
pp_glow_enable 0
pp_radial_blur_enable 0
pp_screen_blur_enable 0
pp_sharpen_enable 0
pp_sun_shafts_enable 0
pp_enable 0

Boost draw distance/lod and shadows past ultra values

Tweak settings[3]
  1. Create an autoexec.cfg file in the installation folder.
  2. Add any of the following lines to the file:
r_mip_lod -0.5
r_farZ 6000.0
r_foliage_range_multiplier 4
r_shadows_res 4096
r_shadows_format 3

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.
XInput default layout.
XInput default layout.
XInput left-handed layout.
XInput left-handed layout.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse smoothing option in menu. Acceleration is not present.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
See here for non 360 controllers.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Alternative (left-handed) layouts for sticks, buttons, and triggers.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Occasionally changes button prompts

Toggle crouch and zoom

Add key bindings[4]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open binds.cfg.
  3. Add the following entries. 
    bind +c "crouch_toggle"
bind -c ""
bind +z "zoom_toggle" "0"
bind -z ""
    • Replace c and z with any keys; use mouse_4 and mouse_5 for side mouse buttons.
  4. Save and close the file.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.
Game settings.
Game settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Global, music and voice volume sliders.
Surround sound
Auto-detection with option to force stereo.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Russian
A fan-made overhaul of the official localization by 1C-SoftClub which removes the censorship and corrects translation errors, available here.
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Shadow Warrior for a minor tweak.
vorpX
G3D, DirectVR
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Issues fixed

Frame stuttering

Enable Triple Buffering in options menu[5]

Check Triple buffering and/or Vsync box in video options menu.

Microstutter on high-refresh displays >120 Hz

Capping to 120 FPS or less. The cap must be set lower than (and not equal to) the maximum refresh rate of the display, and no higher than 120 FPS. Set in-game refresh rate to the maximum refresh rate of the display (i.e. higher than the external cap, since setting 120 Hz in the in-game video options in combination with a 120 Hz external cap will likely lead to screen tearing). If configured correctly, then the triple buffering and Vsync boxes may be unticked in the video options menu. Confirmed working on a 165 Hz display.

Open the in-game console (Ctrl+~) and use r_draw_decals_skinned 0[6][7]
For performance issues upon killing enemies. Must be reapplied in each session; can be saved by placing in an autoexec.cfg.

Crash on startup (DX11)

Close Dxtory if it's running[8]
Remove Alienware LightFX DLLs[9]

Rename (ex: filename.dll.bak) or remove the following DLLs:

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 11
OpenGL 3.2, 4 OS X and Linux only.
Shader Model support 3, 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio FMOD Ex
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista 7 SP1, 8
Processor (CPU) 2.4 GHz Dual Core Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200
AMD Phenom X4 9950
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
ATI Radeon HD 3870
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
ATI Radeon HD 4890
DirectX 11 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.9
Processor (CPU) 2.4 GHz Dual Core Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200
AMD Phenom X4 9950
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) AMD Radeon HD 5870
Intel HD 4000
Nvidia GeForce 9600/130/Quadro FX 5600
512 MB of VRAM 		AMD Radeon HD 6970
Nvidia GeForce GTX 780
1.5 GB of VRAM
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 14.04 Ubuntu 16.04
Processor (CPU) 2.4 GHz Dual Core Intel Core 2 Quad 8200
AMD Phenom X4 9950
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) 512 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 3.2 compatible 		1.5 GB of VRAM
OpenGL 4.x compatible


References