Difference between revisions of "Spec Ops: The Line"
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Premium Edition also available | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Premium Edition also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00GM4SZP0 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00GM4SZP0 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SOTL-GN | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SOTL-GN | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1636-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1636-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | spec_ops_the_line | DRM-free | Singleplayer only | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | spec_ops_the_line | DRM-free | Singleplayer only. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | spec-ops-the-line | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | spec-ops-the-line | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | spec-ops-the-line| Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | {{Availability/row| Humble | spec-ops-the-line| Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\SaveData}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\SaveData\}} |
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/50300/remote/}} | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/50300/remote/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windowed notes = Set in options or use <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | |windowed notes = Set in options or use <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. |
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
|anisotropic notes = Default is 4x. See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | |anisotropic notes = Default is 4x. See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Some cutscenes are pre-rendered at 30 FPS. |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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# Change <code>(5)</code> to <code>(2)</code> and save the file. | # Change <code>(5)</code> to <code>(2)</code> and save the file. | ||
# Launch Flawless Widescreen and adjust the slider. | # Launch Flawless Widescreen and adjust the slider. | ||
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{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = |
|acceleration option = hackable | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
|acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]. | |acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]. | ||
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|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = unknown |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = |
Revision as of 22:17, 10 November 2020
Developers | |
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Yager Development | |
Multiplayer | Darkside Game Studios |
macOS (OS X) | Virtual Programming |
Linux | Virtual Programming |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
OS X | Digital Tribe |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 26, 2012 |
macOS (OS X) | November 7, 2013 |
Linux | May 14, 2015 |
Taxonomy | |
Themes | Middle East |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Spec Ops | |
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Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way | 1998 |
Spec Ops II: Green Berets | 1999 |
Spec Ops: The Line | 2012 |
General information
- Official game site
- Official forums
- Spec Ops Wiki - A wiki for the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Premium Edition also available. | |||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Singleplayer only. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- A faithful, higher quality icon can be found on this wiki's community site.
Version differences
- Premium Edition content includes:
- FUBAR pack for multiplayer
- Double XP for a week
- AK-47 at Rank 1
- Clan Accesories: Exclusive Skins/Accessories for all classes and Unique and Visually Distinct items
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Set launch options |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\Config\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Spec Ops The Line/GameDocuments/My Games/SpecOps-TheLine/SRGame/Config/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/yager/specops/GameDocuments/My Games/SpecOps-TheLine/SRGame/Config/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
- Configuration files are encrypted except for the Apple OS X Steam port configuration files, which are unencrypted.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\SaveData\ |
Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/50300/remote/ |
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 settings
Field of view (FOV)
- Flawless Widescreen can set the FOV up to 92° by default.
Change max FOV for Flawless Widescreen[citation needed] |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Changing anisotropic filtering level[citation needed] |
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Frame rate (FPS)
Limit frame rate[citation needed] |
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Disable motion blur
Disable motion blur[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
Disable mouse acceleration[citation needed] |
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Mouse sensitivity
Change general sensitivity[citation needed] |
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Change aim sensitivity[citation needed] |
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Mouse smoothing
Disable mouse smoothing[citation needed] |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation. Details missing—please edit this page and add it. | |||
Polish | You can download it from here: http://ironsquad.pl/plik36/ |
- Most languages have the in-game option to select English audio.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Co-op Use Nucleus Coop & Unofficial mod. |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Co-op 2 players |
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Online play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Co-op 2 players |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Xbox button prompts always displayed
Disable XInput controller for the game[citation needed] |
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D3DERR_INVALIDCALL error
Launch the game in windowed mode[1] |
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No sound during cutscenes
Fix binkw32.dll[2] |
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Disable HDMI output[3] |
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Set stereo sound[2] |
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Crashing and low frame rate
Install Nvidia PhysX[citation needed] |
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Reset configuration files[citation needed] |
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White/Black screen after launching game
Launch game in windowed mode through Steam[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X and Linux only. |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | v2.8.3.14 |
Audio | FMOD | v0.4.32.4 |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | v1.9.99.0 |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Edit encrypted configuration files
Use Rick's tools[5] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
2.4 GHz Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | 10 GB |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600XT Nvidia GeForce 8600 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon HD 4850 Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX 512 MB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Game crashes on startup - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 No Sound in Cutscenes - Page 3 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Fix for no sound in cutscenes - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Black screen at launch? :: Spec Ops: The Line General Discussion - last accessed on 2013-5-5
- ↑ Spec Ops: The Line encrypted ini files • XeNTaX forums