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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 25, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 25, 2010}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{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 | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 42670 | |steam appid = 42670 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207659239 |
+ | |hltb = 8585 | ||
+ | |lutris = singularity | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = singularity | ||
|wikipedia = Singularity (video game) | |wikipedia = Singularity (video game) | ||
|winehq = 11695 | |winehq = 11695 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659239|singularity}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/42670/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|v7.42.0001}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | singularity | DRM-free, key | Not available in Germany. Serial key for multiplayer shown in the game's library entry. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | singularity | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 42670 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 42670 | Steam, key | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521000340mp_/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/BioShock-2/|title=Bioshock 2 - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Patch 1.1 (released in July 2010, it only fixes texture streaming and networking connectivity). | ||
+ | |||
===Launch parameters=== | ===Launch parameters=== | ||
− | {| | + | {{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content= |
− | + | {{Standard table/row|-NoStartupMovies|Disables the intro movies when starting game.}} | |
− | | | + | {{Standard table/row|-NoSplash|Disable Splash screen when starting the game.}} |
− | | | + | {{Standard table/row|-UseAllAvailableCores|Force the use of all available cores on the target platform.}} |
− | | | + | }} |
− | |||
− | | | ||
− | |||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Activision\Singularity}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Singularity\RvGame\SaveData\}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Singularity has 3 separate playthrough slots. Each slot only stores the most recent autosave from that playthrough. The game does not have any sort of level select feature. | {{ii}} Singularity has 3 separate playthrough slots. Each slot only stores the most recent autosave from that playthrough. The game does not have any sort of level select feature. | ||
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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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Singularity Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Singularity Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/singularity |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/singularity WSGF entry]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See the [ | + | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/singularity WSGF entry]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Ultrawide resolutions not detected. See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = Can be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. | |windowed notes = Can be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
|anisotropic notes = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | |anisotropic notes = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Force | + | |antialiasing notes = Force in config file, or your graphics card control panel. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing]] Up to 16x [[MSAA]] <br>[[SGSSAA]] can be utilized by using the following anti-aliasing compatibility bits <code>0x004010C1</code> under Nvidia Inspector with a Nvidia graphics card.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=8719420&postcount=941|title=Anti Aliasing Compatibility Bits for Singularity|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = The setting isn't saved properly, it's easier to force it from the video driver settings |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = Capped at 30 FPS in Multiplayer.{{cn|date=April 2016}} | |60 fps notes = Capped at 30 FPS in Multiplayer.{{cn|date=April 2016}} | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Capped at 121 FPS.{{cn|date=April 2016}} | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 121 FPS in single player.{{cn|date=April 2016}} |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Activision\Singularity}}. |
# Open the '''MaxAnisotropy''' entry, select '''Decimal''', then write '''16'''. | # Open the '''MaxAnisotropy''' entry, select '''Decimal''', then write '''16'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Activision\Singularity}}. | ||
+ | # Open the '''MaxMultisamples''' entry, select '''Decimal''', then write '''x'''. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Set "x" to 2-16. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Game engine supports true {{term|Hor+}} ultra-wide rendering but the game itself doesn't detect ultra-wide monitors. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the configuration settings in the registry|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Activision\Singularity}}. | ||
+ | # Open the '''ResX''' entry, select '''Decimal''', then write the desired X resolution (i.e. '''2560'''). | ||
+ | # Open the '''ResY''' entry, select '''Decimal''', then write the desired Y resolution (i.e. '''1080'''). | ||
+ | # Open the '''UserSelectedResolution''' entry, and change the value to "1". | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|Singularity Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | {{Image|Singularity Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = The "confirm dialogue" command cannot be remapped away from {{key|Enter}}. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Only keyboard button prompts are displayed. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = false |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |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= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = true | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. | ||
+ | |other button prompts = Generic | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = true |
− | | | + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} TMD Equipment upgrades (first upgrade tab) need to be equipped with {{key|Q}} after being bought. | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Singularity Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Singularity Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = SFX, Music. | |separate volume notes = SFX, Music. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = always on |
− | |surround sound notes = Auto configures up to 5.1 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Auto configures up to 5.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Selecting German language in Steam version activates violence filter. Change language in Steam to English to play uncut. German GOG version (can't be bought with German IP) can be made uncut with [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/417-singularity-uncut-patch/#overview this] patch, and German DVD version with first installing [http://dload.me/30h this] and then [http://dload.me/30j this] patch. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | | | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.online-games-shop.de/board/games/singularity/85795-steamversion-ganz-leicht-uncut-machen/|title=online-games-shop.de|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/42670/discussions/0/558754899160704037/?ctp=2</ref><ref>https://www.schote.biz/index.php?n=4&ns=21&t=487&all</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2103-singularity-polish-translation here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/91_traducao-do-singularity-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{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 = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 12 | |online play players = 12 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Official multiplayer service has been shut down; see [https://wiki.aiwarehouse.xyz/en/singularity-pc-guide this website] for a community replacement. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/05/singularity.html Helix Mod: Singularity]. |
|tridef 3d = true | |tridef 3d = true | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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|osvr = | |osvr = | ||
|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
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|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Certain menu elements gets cut off when display resolution is below 1024x768=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} On some systems with Nvidia or Intel graphics, the game may not properly resize some menu elements such as the start screen, dialogue boxes, in-game pause menu, etc. While can be workeed around with wrappers such as [[dgVoodoo 2]], it is not ideal as this likely can reduce performance due to unnecessary drawcalls conversion.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fudgesiclesxd|date=2022-07-18|comment=Had the issue occurred on my old system with a GeForce 9500 GT, unknown if this is affected older pre-NV8x GPUs or even occurring with newer AMD GPUs.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stuttering issues (Texture Streaming Issue)=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game not launching=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[PhysX#System Software versions|PhysX legacy redistributables]] redistributables.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/42670/discussions/0/537405286643932380/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stuttering on Windows 10 (2004 or newer)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This game uses PhysX, which is not compatible with Windows 10 HAGS technology.{{cn|January 2023}} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling (HAGS).|ref= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = A D3D10 setting exists in the config file but the game crashes after splash logo. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = 3 | |shader model versions = 3 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |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 arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
|minCPU = Intel Dual Core 2.8 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Dual Core 2.8 GHz | ||
− | |minCPU2 = AMD | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ |
− | |minRAM = 1 GB (XP)<br />2 GB | + | |minRAM = 1 GB (XP)<br />2 GB (Vista, 7) |
|minHD = 8 GB | |minHD = 8 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT | ||
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|recOS = Vista, 7 | |recOS = Vista, 7 | ||
|recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (XP)<br />Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz (Vista, 7) | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (XP)<br />Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz (Vista, 7) | ||
− | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ (XP)<br />AMD Athlon X2 4800+ (Vista, 7) | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ (XP)<br />AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ (Vista, 7) |
|recRAM = 1.5 GB (XP)<br />2 GB (Vista, 7) | |recRAM = 1.5 GB (XP)<br />2 GB (Vista, 7) | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = |
Latest revision as of 21:38, 3 January 2024
Developers | |
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Raven Software | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 25, 2010 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Singularity is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM v7.42.0001 DRM. | |||
GOG.com | Not available in Germany. Serial key for multiplayer shown in the game's library entry. | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [1] |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 (released in July 2010, it only fixes texture streaming and networking connectivity).
Launch parameters
Parameter | Description |
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-NoStartupMovies | Disables the intro movies when starting game. |
-NoSplash | Disable Splash screen when starting the game. |
-UseAllAvailableCores | Force the use of all available cores on the target platform. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Activision\Singularity |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/42670/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Singularity\RvGame\SaveData\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/42670/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Singularity has 3 separate playthrough slots. Each slot only stores the most recent autosave from that playthrough. The game does not have any sort of level select feature.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Ultrawide resolutions not detected. See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Flawless Widescreen or Widescreen Fixer. | ||
Windowed | Can be toggled with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Force in config file, or your graphics card control panel. See Anti-aliasing Up to 16x MSAA SGSSAA can be utilized by using the following anti-aliasing compatibility bits 0x004010C1 under Nvidia Inspector with a Nvidia graphics card.[2] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | The setting isn't saved properly, it's easier to force it from the video driver settings | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 30 FPS in Multiplayer.[citation needed] Capped at 121 FPS in single player.[citation needed] |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Instructions |
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Ultra-widescreen
- Game engine supports true Hor+ ultra-wide rendering but the game itself doesn't detect ultra-wide monitors.
Edit the configuration settings in the registry |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | The "confirm dialogue" command cannot be remapped away from ↵ Enter. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Only keyboard button prompts are displayed. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
- TMD Equipment upgrades (first upgrade tab) need to be equipped with Q after being bought.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | SFX, Music. | |
Surround sound | Auto configures up to 5.1 output[3] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | Selecting German language in Steam version activates violence filter. Change language in Steam to English to play uncut. German GOG version (can't be bought with German IP) can be made uncut with this patch, and German DVD version with first installing this and then this patch.[4][5][6] | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 12 | Official multiplayer service has been shut down; see this website for a community replacement. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Singularity. | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues unresolved
- On some systems with Nvidia or Intel graphics, the game may not properly resize some menu elements such as the start screen, dialogue boxes, in-game pause menu, etc. While can be workeed around with wrappers such as dgVoodoo 2, it is not ideal as this likely can reduce performance due to unnecessary drawcalls conversion.[7]
Stuttering issues (Texture Streaming Issue)
Issues fixed
Game not launching
Install PhysX legacy redistributables redistributables.[8] |
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Stuttering on Windows 10 (2004 or newer)
- This game uses PhysX, which is not compatible with Windows 10 HAGS technology.[citation needed]
Disable Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling (HAGS). |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | A D3D10 setting exists in the config file but the game crashes after splash logo. |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Demonware |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Dual Core 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (XP) Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz (Vista, 7) AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ (XP) AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ (Vista, 7) |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) |
1.5 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon X1800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 3850 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (42670) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Bioshock 2 - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Anti Aliasing Compatibility Bits for Singularity - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ online-games-shop.de - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/42670/discussions/0/558754899160704037/?ctp=2
- ↑ https://www.schote.biz/index.php?n=4&ns=21&t=487&all
- ↑ Verified by User:Fudgesiclesxd on 2022-07-18
- Had the issue occurred on my old system with a GeForce 9500 GT, unknown if this is affected older pre-NV8x GPUs or even occurring with newer AMD GPUs.
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023