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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/sleepingdogs/|title=Sleeping Dogs|date=2023-06-30}}</ref>}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sleeping-dogs|80}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sleeping-dogs|80}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sleeping-dogs|82}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sleeping-dogs|82}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Cross-game bonus }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Boost }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Open world, Action, Brawler, Shooter }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Motorcycle }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Asia, China, Contemporary, Detective/mystery }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Sleeping Dogs }}
 
|steam appid  = 202170
 
|steam appid  = 202170
 
|steam appid side = 216330
 
|steam appid side = 216330
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|gogcom id side =
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|official site= https://www.square-enix-games.com/tagged/products%3ASleeping%20Dogs
 
|hltb        = 8640
 
|hltb        = 8640
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|strategywiki =  
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|lutris      = sleeping-dogs
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|mobygames    = sleeping-dogs
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|mobygames    = 57297
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|strategywiki = Sleeping Dogs
 
|wikipedia    = Sleeping Dogs (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Sleeping Dogs (video game)
 
|winehq      = 14499
 
|winehq      = 14499
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Sleeping Dogs}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{++}} Great PC port, featuring DX11 support, a high-res texture pack, and others.<ref>[http://penny-arcade.com/report/article/sleeping-dogs-proves-that-an-unlikely-champion-of-modern-pc-games-is-sq#/entry/signin The PA Report - Sleeping Dogs proves that an unlikely champion of modern PC games is… Square Enix? | The Penny Arcade Report]</ref>
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|introduction      =
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{{--}} German version is heavily censored, outdated and has no DLCs.<ref>[http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4609 Sleeping Dogs forums • German Customers! Only Patch 1.1 and no DLC´s!]</ref>
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 +
|release history  = Released in August of 2012, the game received positive reviews for its combat, voice acting, protagonist, experience system, and depiction of Hong Kong; its camera and driving physics however were criticized.
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://forums.eu.square-enix.com/forumdisplay.php?f=271 Sleeping Dogs General Discussion - Square Enix Forums]
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{{mm}} [https://sleepingdogs.fandom.com/wiki/Sleeping_Dogs_Wiki Sleeping Dogs Wiki]
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{{mm}} [http://sleepingdogs.wikia.com/wiki/Sleeping_Dogs_Wiki Sleeping Dogs Wiki]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/202170/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/202170/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/281039/sleeping-dogs-steam | Steam | | Steam | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B007VFH3BQ | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 202170 | Steam | Only available in Germany | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/281039/sleeping-dogs-steam | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1063-1 | Steam | German version. | | Windows | unavailable }}
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}}
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}; digital versions do not contain serial keys, instead registering directly onto the Steam ID.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619165831/http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1203|title=Sleeping Dogs • Where is the serial key when purchased through Steam. (retrieved)|date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
 +
{{ii}} Steam version is no longer directly available for purchase, although existing owners can still purchase {{Store link|Steam|202170|the DLCs.}}
 +
{{ii}} A free demo is available from Steam: <code>steam://install/215220</code>
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported                =
 +
|cross-game bonus            = A [[Just Cause 2]] savefile will unlock a Rico Rodriguez outfit and the ability to use Stunt Position from further away.
 +
|dlc                        = Nightmare in North Point, Zodiac Tournament, Wheels of Fury, Year of the Snake
 +
|expansion pack              =
 +
|freeware                    =
 +
|free-to-play                =
 +
|one-time game purchase      =
 +
|sponsored                  =
 +
|subscription                =
 +
|subscription gaming service =
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}; digital versions do not contain serial keys, instead registering directly onto the Steam ID.<ref>[http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1203 Sleeping Dogs forums • Where is the serial key when purchased through Steam.]</ref>
 
−
{{ii}} Steam version is no longer directly available for purchase, although the publisher still distributes keys and existing owners can still purchase {{Store link|Steam|202170|the DLCs.}}
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Valve T-Shirt Pack | Available for free | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Valve T-Shirt Pack | Included with base game | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Community Gift Pack | Included with base game | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Deep Undercover Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Deep Undercover Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Drunken Fist Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Drunken Fist Pack |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Retro Triad Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Retro Triad Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Screen Legends Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Screen Legends Pack |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Square Enix Character Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Square Enix Character Pack | No longer available following the property's acquisitions from Embracer Group | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Street Racer Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Street Racer Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| The SWAT Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| The SWAT Pack |  | Windows }}
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===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
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{{ii}} The [[Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition]] contains all DLC rebalanced and properly integrated into the game's story, updated graphics and various additional enhancements.<ref>[http://eu.square-enix.com/en/blog/sleeping-dogs-definitive-edition-confirmed Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition confirmed! | SQUARE ENIX]</ref>
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{{ii}} The [[Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition]] contains all DLC rebalanced and properly integrated into the game's story, updated graphics and various additional enhancements.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.square-enix-games.com/news/sleeping-dogs-definitive-edition-confirmed|title=Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition confirmed!|date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
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{{ii}} Sleeping Dogs Collection is a complete edition with all DLC.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/202170/discussions/0/522730700233320796/ Sleeping Dogs Collection :: Sleeping Dogs™ General Discussions]</ref> The free {{store link|Steam|202181|High Resolution Texture Pack}} is a separate download.
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{{ii}} Sleeping Dogs Collection is a complete edition with all DLC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/202170/discussions/0/522730700233320796/|title=Sleeping Dogs Collection :: Sleeping Dogs™ General Discussions|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> The free {{store link|Steam|202181|High Resolution Texture Pack}} is a separate download.
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{{ii}} The Japanese version is a Low Violence Version and only includes Japanese and English languages. Japanese is not available for purchases in other countries.
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{{ii}} The Japanese version is region locked to the country and only includes Japanese and English language options.
−
{{ii}} The German version is a Low Violence Version and only includes the German language.
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{{--}} The German version does not support any DLC and only supports German language support.
 +
{{--}} Both the German and Japanese versions are Low Violence Versions.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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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|game}}\Data\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\data\DisplaySettings.xml|{{p|game}}\data\HK Options}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} <code>DisplaySettings.xml</code> and <code>HK Options</code>
 
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\HK*Slot*}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
Save file information:
 
Save file information:
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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             =  
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|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
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|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
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|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
−
|fov notes                  = Can be adjusted via [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4lfqq0DpUo-ZVJWRDFSU2J6dE0/edit Racer_S Camera Control]
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|fov notes                  = Can be adjusted via [https://mega.nz/folder/iORliCIK#53Vv--UOAR77w6yXlihD-A/folder/raJ3gIJL Racer_S Camera Control]
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing              = always on
 
|antialiasing notes        = Locked on [[FXAA]] and optional [[SSAA]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Locked on [[FXAA]] and optional [[SSAA]].
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
−
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = May bug out when switching desktops.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/SheriefFYI/status/1510654491728629762|title=Twitter - @SheriefFYI|date=2022-04-03|snippet=Sleeping Dogs: forces the highest refresh rate available (144 in this case), though switching desktops via swipe (not alt+tab) and changing into 60 forces it into a confused state about present intervals:}}</ref>
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report] (retrieved)</ref>
−
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
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|ray tracing                = false
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All graphics changing requires a restart, otherwise visual elements will be missing from the game.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206020222/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2873829 World disappearing on gfx change - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
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{{ii}} Any in-game graphical changes require a restart, otherwise visual elements will appear invisible in the game.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206020222/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2873829 World disappearing on gfx change - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
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|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes  = XInput only.
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|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller 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=  
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|playstation controllers  = false
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|dualshock 4 notes         =  
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|playstation controller models =  
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|dualshock prompts         = unknown
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|playstation controllers notes =  
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|dualshock prompts notes   =  
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|playstation prompts       = false
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|playstation prompts notes =  
 +
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
−
|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
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|dualsense adaptive trigger support = false
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|dualshock 4 modes notes   =  
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|dualsense adaptive trigger support notes =
 +
|dualsense haptics support  = false
 +
|dualsense haptics support notes =
 +
|playstation connection modes = false
 +
|playstation connection modes notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
−
|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers        = false
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug        = true
−
|controller hotplug notes  =  
+
|controller hotplug notes  = Includes setting to turn on or off
−
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
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|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 5.1 output<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 5.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          = Can also be turned on only for when Cantonese is spoken.
 
|subtitles notes          = Can also be turned on only for when Cantonese is spoken.
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|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio        = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
|red book cd audio        =
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
|general midi audio        =
 +
|general midi audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Cantonese
 +
|interface = false
 +
|audio    = limited
 +
|subtitles = limited
 +
|notes    = Limited to some NPCs and radio stations. <br>Choice of subtitling only Cantonese is available.
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Heavily censored version. Outdated and does not support any DLC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619165823/http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4609|title=Sleeping Dogs • German Customers! Only Patch 1.1 and no DLC´s! (retrieved)|date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    = Japan region purchases only.
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  |notes    = Heavily censored version region locked to Japan.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Portuguese - Brazil
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/191_traducao-do-sleeping-dogs-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download.]
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = DLC was never translated due to Square Enix discontinuing Russian language support.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.playground.ru/sleeping_dogs/news/sleeping_dogs_dlc_ostayutsya_bez_russkoj_lokalizatsii-79545|title=News: Sleeping Dogs DLC remains without localization (Russian)|date=2023-08-01}}</ref> For DLC to work, you have to switch to another language, e.g. English. All DLCs were later localized for the ''[[Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition|Definitive Edition]]''.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Naz gets stuck in prologue===
 +
During the intro sequence, you're supposed to follow Naz to escape the police. While escaping the fish market after climbing over the crates, Naz gets stuck in that area and the animation sequence where Wei does a jump takedown to a policeman fails to trigger. However, if the player choose to continue running, Naz will respawn ahead before the cutscene sequence.
 +
This issue still happens in the up-to-date original version.
 +
{{++}} No issues for game versions made before any DLC updates.
 +
{{++}} Issue fixed in the Definitive Edition.
 +
 
===HkShip.exe has stopped working===
 
===HkShip.exe has stopped working===
−
To be resolved issue.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206020348/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2873622 HkShip.exe has stopped working.. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
+
<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206020348/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2873622 HkShip.exe has stopped working.. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}}}
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===FPS issues and/or stuttering===
 
===FPS issues and/or stuttering===
−
{{ii}} The game may lag or stutter on high-end systems, particularly during day time.<ref>http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3664</ref>
+
{{ii}} The game may lag or stutter on high-end systems, particularly during day time with its increase of shadows.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619165806/http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3664|title=Sleeping Dogs • Daylight stuttering thread: Will this ever get fixed? (retrieved)|date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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===Black screen during cutscenes===
 
===Black screen during cutscenes===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game|ref=<ref>http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2210</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619165820/http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2210|title=Sleeping Dogs • Long black screen during cutscenes and invisible characters (retrieved)|date=2023-05-17}}</ref>}}
  
 
===Disable 'Cheat' DLC===
 
===Disable 'Cheat' DLC===
−
{{ii}} DLC can be selectively disabled from the game's properties in the Steam client.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/groups/SteamClientBeta/announcements/detail/1694787904868150933</ref>
+
{{ii}} DLC can be selectively disabled from the game's properties in the Steam client.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/SteamClientBeta/announcements/detail/1694787904868150933|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>
−
{{--}} Game features DLC that give unbalanced bonuses for player. Some people may not realize this when buying DLC packs.
+
{{--}} Game features DLC that give unbalanced bonuses for player.
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
* The following DLC may be considered 'cheats' and can be disabled at the player's discretion:
+
* The following DLC are boosts for the leveling systems and can be disabled at the player's discretion:
 
** '''Gold Top Dog''' (Gives you 8,250 Triad, 4,500 Cop and 4,500 extra Face Experience Points)
 
** '''Gold Top Dog''' (Gives you 8,250 Triad, 4,500 Cop and 4,500 extra Face Experience Points)
 
** '''Silver Top Dog''' (Gives you 8,250 Triad, 4,500 Cop and 4,500 extra Face Experience Points)
 
** '''Silver Top Dog''' (Gives you 8,250 Triad, 4,500 Cop and 4,500 extra Face Experience Points)
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{ii}} DLC can't be removed from save file. A new game must be started in order for the DLC to not be applied.
+
{{--}} DLC can't be removed from save file. A new game must be started in order for the DLC to not be applied.
−
{{ii}} To grant the DLC bonus to any save game simply re-enable that DLC and load the save game.
+
{{ii}} To grant the DLC bonus to an existing save game, simply re-enable the DLC and load the save game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Can't remap to arrow keys===
 
===Can't remap to arrow keys===
−
{{--}} Can be remapped to number pad arrow keys, but not standard arrow keys.<ref>[http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1164&start=60 Sleeping Dogs forums• Can't map movement to arrow keys]</ref>
+
{{--}} Can be remapped to number pad arrow keys, but not standard arrow keys.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619165800/http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1164&start=60|title=Sleeping Dogs • Can't map movement to arrow keys (retrieved)|date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Enable arrow key movement|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Enable arrow key movement|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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===Low performance on Nvidia cards===
 
===Low performance on Nvidia cards===
−
{{ii}} The game is optimized for AMD cards, and thus Nvidia cards can post low FPS for the auto detected settings.
+
{{ii}} The game is optimized for AMD cards, and thus Nvidia cards can post low FPS for the auto detected settings.{{cn|date=August 2022}}
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Improve frame rate|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Improve frame rate|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix=
−
Setting "Enable Quality Anti-Aliasing" and "Screen Space Ambient Occlusion" to Normal should noticeably improve FPS.
+
Setting "Enable Quality Anti-Aliasing" and "Screen Space Ambient Occlusion" to Normal should improve FPS noticeably.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 
|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan notes          =  
 
|vulkan notes          =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|mac os x powerpc app  =
−
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
−
|linux 32-bit executable=  
+
|linux powerpc app      =
−
|linux 64-bit executable=  
+
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          =
 +
|linux 68k app          =
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 +
|mac os powerpc app    =
 +
|mac os 68k app        =
 +
|mac os executable notes=
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
−
|physics          =  
+
|physics          = Havok
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
−
|audio            =  
+
|audio            = Wwise
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
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|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|minOS    = Vista SP2
 
|minOS    = Vista SP2
−
|minCPU  = Althon X2 2.7 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
−
|minCPU2  = Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
+
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 15 GB
 
|minHD    = 15 GB
−
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon 3870
+
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 3870
 
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
 
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
 +
|minGPU3  =
 +
|minVRAM  =
 +
|minOGL  =
 
|minDX    = 10
 
|minDX    = 10
 +
|minSM    =
 +
|minaudio = DirectX compatible
 +
|mincont  =
 +
|minother =
  
 
|recOS    = 7
 
|recOS    = 7
−
|recCPU  = Quad-core Intel
+
|recCPU  = Quad Core
 
|recCPU2  =  
 
|recCPU2  =  
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
−
|recGPU  = ATI Radeon 6950
+
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 6950
 
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
 
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
 +
|recGPU3  =
 +
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 +
|recOGL  =
 
|recDX    = 11
 
|recDX    = 11
 +
|recSM    =
 +
|recaudio =
 +
|reccont  =
 +
|recother =
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} VRAM requirement only for High Resolution Texture Pack.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 20:22, 11 May 2024

For the enhanced version, containing all DLC rebalanced and properly integrated into the game's story, updated graphics and various additional enhancements, see Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition.

Sleeping Dogs
Sleeping Dogs cover
Developers
United Front Games
Publishers
Square Enix
Russia Noviy Disk[1]
Release dates
Windows August 14, 2012
Reception
Metacritic 80
IGDB 82
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Cross-game bonus
Microtransactions Cosmetic, Boost
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Open world, Action, Brawler, Shooter
Vehicles Automobile, Motorcycle
Art styles Realistic
Themes Asia, China, Contemporary, Detective/mystery
Series Sleeping Dogs
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Sleeping Dogs on IGDB
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Sleeping Dogs
Sleeping Dogs 2012
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition 2014
Triad Wars Cancelled

Sleeping Dogs is a singleplayer third-person open world, action, brawler and shooter game in the Sleeping Dogs series.

Released in August of 2012, the game received positive reviews for its combat, voice acting, protagonist, experience system, and depiction of Hong Kong; its camera and driving physics however were criticized.

General information

Sleeping Dogs Wiki
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Amazon.com
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Windows
Steam
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 Only available in Germany
Windows
Publisher website (unavailable)
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Windows
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 German version.
Windows
All versions require Steam DRM; digital versions do not contain serial keys, instead registering directly onto the Steam ID.[2]
Steam version is no longer directly available for purchase, although existing owners can still purchase the DLCs.
A free demo is available from Steam: steam://install/215220

Monetization

Type Notes
Cross-game bonus A Just Cause 2 savefile will unlock a Rico Rodriguez outfit and the ability to use Stunt Position from further away.
DLC Nightmare in North Point, Zodiac Tournament, Wheels of Fury, Year of the Snake

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Valve T-Shirt Pack Included with base game
Windows
Community Gift Pack Included with base game
Windows
Deep Undercover Pack Included in the Dragon Master Pack
Windows
Drunken Fist Pack
Windows
Gangland Style Pack
Windows
Ghost Pig Available for free
Windows
GSP Pack Included in the Dragon Master Pack
Windows
The High Roller Pack
Windows
High Resolution Texture Pack Available for free. Requires 4 GB of HD space. See the DLC Steam page for a download link.
Windows
Law Enforcer Pack
Windows
Martial Arts Pack Included in the Dragon Master Pack
Windows
Monkey King Pack This DLC will not be loaded if the current language is set to Russian.
Windows
Movie Masters Pack This DLC will not be loaded if the current language is set to Russian.
Windows
Nightmare in North Point
Windows
Police Protection Pack Included in the Dragon Master Pack
Windows
The Red Envelope Pack
Windows
Retro Triad Pack
Windows
Screen Legends Pack
Windows
Square Enix Character Pack No longer available following the property's acquisitions from Embracer Group
Windows
Street Racer Pack
Windows
The SWAT Pack
Windows
Tactical Soldier Pack
Windows
Top Dog Gold Pack
Windows
Top Dog Silver Pack
Windows
Triad Enforcer Pack Included in the Dragon Master Pack
Windows
Wheels of Fury
Windows
Year of the Snake This DLC will not be loaded if the current language is set to Russian.
Windows
Zodiac Tournament This DLC will not be loaded if the current language is set to Russian.
Windows

Version differences

The Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition contains all DLC rebalanced and properly integrated into the game's story, updated graphics and various additional enhancements.[3]
Sleeping Dogs Collection is a complete edition with all DLC.[4] The free High Resolution Texture Pack is a separate download.
The Japanese version is region locked to the country and only includes Japanese and English language options.
The German version does not support any DLC and only supports German language support.
Both the German and Japanese versions are Low Violence Versions.

Game data

In-game general settings (1/3).
In-game general settings (1/3).
In-game general settings (2/3).
In-game general settings (2/3).
In-game general settings (3/3).
In-game general settings (3/3).

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\data\DisplaySettings.xml[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\data\HK Options[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/202170/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Data\HK*Slot*[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/202170/pfx/[Note 2]

Save file information:

  • Main story save files: HK Autosave Slot and HK GameSlot # (# is 1 - 4)
  • Nightmare in North Point DLC save files: HK AutosaveG Slot and HK GameSlotG # (# is 1 - 2)
  • The Year of the Snake DLC save files: HK AutosaveN Slot and HK GameSlotN # (# is 1 - 2)

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings (1/2).
In-game advanced video settings (1/2).
In-game advanced video settings (2/2).
In-game advanced video settings (2/2).

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
 HUD is positioned for 16:9.[5]
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Can be adjusted via Racer_S Camera Control
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Locked on FXAA and optional SSAA.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
May bug out when switching desktops.[6]
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[7]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)
Any in-game graphical changes require a restart, otherwise visual elements will appear invisible in the game.[8]

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game gamepad layout settings for the player.
In-game gamepad layout settings for the player.
In-game gamepad layout settings for vehicles.
In-game gamepad layout settings for vehicles.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Under Controller Layout. Not all keys can be rebound.
Mouse acceleration
No option. Mouse acceleration not present. Some mouse smoothing - turning on Raw Input should reduce it.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Includes setting to turn on or off
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 5.1 output[9]
Subtitles
Can also be turned on only for when Cantonese is spoken.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Cantonese
Limited to some NPCs and radio stations.
Choice of subtitling only Cantonese is available.
French
German
Heavily censored version. Outdated and does not support any DLC.[10]
Italian
Japanese
Heavily censored version region locked to Japan.
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
DLC was never translated due to Square Enix discontinuing Russian language support.[11] For DLC to work, you have to switch to another language, e.g. English. All DLCs were later localized for the Definitive Edition.
Spanish

Issues unresolved

Naz gets stuck in prologue

During the intro sequence, you're supposed to follow Naz to escape the police. While escaping the fish market after climbing over the crates, Naz gets stuck in that area and the animation sequence where Wei does a jump takedown to a policeman fails to trigger. However, if the player choose to continue running, Naz will respawn ahead before the cutscene sequence. This issue still happens in the up-to-date original version.

No issues for game versions made before any DLC updates.
Issue fixed in the Definitive Edition.

HkShip.exe has stopped working

[12]

Run the game in compatibility mode[citation needed]
Run the game in a lower quality[citation needed]

Can't choose custom refresh rate

When selecting resolution in video options, only pre-made presets are available, user can't choose to change refresh rate, which often force players to play in windowed mode.

Can't force game into fullscreen

The game starts in windowed mode and no matter what you do it just stays in windowed mode. Alt+↵ Enter doesn't work and neither does setting the video option to fullscreen.
Close TeamViewer if installed[citation needed]
Disable TeamViewer's QuickConnect[citation needed]
  1. Go into TeamViewer's advanced settings.
  2. Disable the "QuickConnect" feature.
Close (or stop) Actual Multiple Monitors, or other multi-monitor software if installed[citation needed]
Change monitor's refresh rate to the native one[citation needed]

Issues fixed

Constantly scrolling up

Caused by controller drivers.
Disable Human Interface Devices[13]
This specific fix is only for use when playing using keyboard and mouse.
  1. Go into your Device Manager > Human Interface Devices
  2. Right click on any that say HID-compiant consumer control device, for example, USB Input Device, USB Game Controller, HID-compliant device.
  3. Right click and disable every device apart from your keyboard.

FPS issues and/or stuttering

The game may lag or stutter on high-end systems, particularly during day time with its increase of shadows.[14]
Run the game in windowed mode[citation needed]
  1. Start the game and enable windowed mode.
  2. See Borderless fullscreen windowed to make the game borderless.

Black screen during cutscenes

Reinstall the game[15]

Disable 'Cheat' DLC

DLC can be selectively disabled from the game's properties in the Steam client.[16]
Game features DLC that give unbalanced bonuses for player.
Instructions[citation needed]
  • The following DLC are boosts for the leveling systems and can be disabled at the player's discretion:
    • Gold Top Dog (Gives you 8,250 Triad, 4,500 Cop and 4,500 extra Face Experience Points)
    • Silver Top Dog (Gives you 8,250 Triad, 4,500 Cop and 4,500 extra Face Experience Points)
    • Red Envelope Pack (Distributes 20 envelopes that have $50k each throughout Hong Kong)
    • High Roller Pack (Gives Tuono vehicle, High Roller outfit, and an extra $200k)

Notes

DLC can't be removed from save file. A new game must be started in order for the DLC to not be applied.
To grant the DLC bonus to an existing save game, simply re-enable the DLC and load the save game.

Can't remap to arrow keys

Can be remapped to number pad arrow keys, but not standard arrow keys.[17]
Enable arrow key movement[citation needed]
  1. Install AutoHotkey.
  2. After installation, when prompted to create the first script, choose Yes in the dialog box.
  3. Delete everything from the Notepad file which opens and paste the following:
up::w
down::s
left::a
right::d

Numpad8::up
Numpad5::down
Numpad4::left
Numpad6::right

NumpadAdd::Enter
NumpadEnter::Backspace
  1. Right click on the AutoHotkey icon in the notification tray and choose Reload script. In the future if you want to use the arrow keys in the game just start the AutoHotkey application and you are done.

Low performance on Nvidia cards

The game is optimized for AMD cards, and thus Nvidia cards can post low FPS for the auto detected settings.[citation needed]
Improve frame rate[citation needed]

Setting "Enable Quality Anti-Aliasing" and "Screen Space Ambient Occlusion" to Normal should improve FPS noticeably.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11 Only supports DirectX 11; backward compatibility for DirectX 10 and 10.1 GPUs is provided by DirectX 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio Wwise
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista SP2 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz		 Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon HD 3870
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
DirectX 10 compatible 		ATI Radeon HD 6950
Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
1 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible
VRAM requirement only for High Resolution Texture Pack.

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Sleeping Dogs - last accessed on 2023-06-30
  2. ↑ Sleeping Dogs • Where is the serial key when purchased through Steam. (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-17
  3. ↑ Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition confirmed! - last accessed on 2023-05-17
  4. ↑ Sleeping Dogs Collection :: Sleeping Dogs™ General Discussions - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  5. ↑ Sleeping Dogs | WSGF
  6. ↑ Twitter - @SheriefFYI - last accessed on 2022-04-03
    "Sleeping Dogs: forces the highest refresh rate available (144 in this case), though switching desktops via swipe (not alt+tab) and changing into 60 forces it into a confused state about present intervals:"
  7. ↑ New 120Hz Games Report (retrieved)
  8. ↑ World disappearing on gfx change - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  9. ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
  10. ↑ Sleeping Dogs • German Customers! Only Patch 1.1 and no DLC´s! (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-17
  11. ↑ News: Sleeping Dogs DLC remains without localization (Russian) - last accessed on 2023-08-01
  12. ↑ HkShip.exe has stopped working.. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  13. ↑ Game receiving phantom "up" input, unplayable. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  14. ↑ Sleeping Dogs • Daylight stuttering thread: Will this ever get fixed? (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-17
  15. ↑ Sleeping Dogs • Long black screen during cutscenes and invisible characters (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-17
  16. ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
  17. ↑ Sleeping Dogs • Can't map movement to arrow keys (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-17