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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Yager Development}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Yager Development}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Darkside Game Studios|Multiplayer}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Darkside Game Studios|Multiplayer}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Virtual Programming}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Virtual Programming|OS X}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/linporter|Virtual Programming}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Virtual Programming|Linux}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 14, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 14, 2015}}
 
|steam appid  = 50300
 
|steam appid  = 50300
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    = 1710761915
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = spec-ops-the-line
 
|wikipedia    = Spec Ops: The Line
 
|wikipedia    = Spec Ops: The Line
 
|winehq      = 14323
 
|winehq      = 14323
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Series|Spec Ops}}
 
{{Series|Spec Ops}}
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{{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?68-Spec-Ops-The-Line-General-Discussion/ Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?68-Spec-Ops-The-Line-General-Discussion/ Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://specops.wikia.com/wiki/Spec_Ops_Wiki Spec Ops Wiki] - A wiki for the series
 
{{mm}} [http://specops.wikia.com/wiki/Spec_Ops_Wiki Spec Ops Wiki] - A wiki for the series
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/50300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{GOG.com links|1710761915|spec_ops_the_line}}
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/50300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | 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| Gamesplanet | 1636-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SOTL-GN | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 102373 | 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| 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}}
−
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id688815005 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 50300 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 50300 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} All Windows and Linux versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
+
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} 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==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Set launch options|
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set launch options|fix=
 
* Launch game with <code>-nostartupmovies -nosplash</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameters]].
 
* Launch game with <code>-nostartupmovies -nosplash</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameters]].
 
}}
 
}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\Config\}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\Config\}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Spec Ops The Line/GameDocuments/My Games/SpecOps-TheLine/SRGame/Config/}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Spec Ops The Line/GameDocuments/My Games/SpecOps-TheLine/SRGame/Config/}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/yager/specops/GameDocuments/My Games/SpecOps-TheLine/SRGame/Config/}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/yager/specops/GameDocuments/My Games/SpecOps-TheLine/SRGame/Config/}}
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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|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/50300/remote/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/50300/remote/}}
 
}}
 
}}
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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
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes          =
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games store      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games store notes =
−
|uplay                 =  
+
|gog galaxy            = true
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes      =
 +
|origin                 =  
 +
|origin notes           =  
 +
|steam cloud           = true
 +
|steam cloud notes     =  
 +
|uplay                 =  
 +
|uplay notes           =
 +
|xbox cloud            =
 +
|xbox cloud notes      =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
 
{{Image|Spec Ops The Line Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Spec Ops The Line Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 +
{{Image|Spec Ops The Line Brightness.png|In-game brightness settings.<br/>Available filters are {{code|Default}}, {{code|Vintage}}, and {{code|Vibrant}}.}}
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/spec-ops-line/en
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/spec-ops-line/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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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= 16:9 letterboxing; use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to remove.<ref>[https://twitter.com/wsgf/status/219039164367249408 wsgf (@wsgf) | Twitter]</ref>
+
|widescreen resolution notes= Non-16:9 resolutions are {{term|anamorphic}}; use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to remove.<ref>[https://twitter.com/wsgf/status/219039164367249408 wsgf (@wsgf) | Twitter]</ref>
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]
 
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]
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|anisotropic notes          = Default is 4x. See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
 
|anisotropic notes          = Default is 4x. See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
−
|antialiasing notes        = Can be forced. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
+
|antialiasing notes        = Nvidia users can force [[MSAA]] and [[SGSSAA|TrSSSGAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] with the Antialiasing Compatibility flag '''0x080102C1'''. AMD users can force AA through AMD Control Center.
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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# Change <code>MaxAnisotropy=4</code> to <code>MaxAnisotropy=16</code>.
 
# Change <code>MaxAnisotropy=4</code> to <code>MaxAnisotropy=16</code>.
 
# Save and re-encrypt <code>SREngine.ini</code>.
 
# Save and re-encrypt <code>SREngine.ini</code>.
−
}}
 
−
 
−
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
 
−
{{ii}} AMD users can force AA through AMD Control Center.
 
−
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Force MSAA/TrSSAA|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=357956|title=NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) - Guru3D.com Forums|date=2016-12-31}}</ref>|fix=
 
−
# Download and run [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts Nvidia Profile Inspector].
 
−
# Search and open the game profile.
 
−
# Set Antialiasing Compatibility to '''0x080102C1'''.
 
−
# Set Antialiasing Behavior Flags to None.
 
−
# Set Antialiasing Mode to Override any application setting.
 
−
# Set Antialiasing Setting to Multisampling (2x, 4x, 8x).
 
−
# Set Antialiasing Transparency Supersampling to Supersampling (2x, 4x, 8x) (if you want Transparency SSAA).
 
−
# Apply changes.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|acceleration option      = hackable
 
|acceleration option      = hackable
 
|acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]].
 
|acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]].
−
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = true
−
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
+
|mouse sensitivity notes  = See [[#Mouse sensitivity|Mouse sensitivity]] to fine-tune.
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
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|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|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 =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
===Change general sensitivity===
+
===[[Glossary:Mouse|Mouse sensitivity]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change general sensitivity|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change general sensitivity|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
 
# [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SRInput.ini</code>.
 
# [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SRInput.ini</code>.
−
# Find <code>MouseSensitivity=60.0</code> and change it to a lower value according to your preferences (most people find <code>30.0</code> a good value).
+
# Find <code>MouseSensitivity=60.0</code> and change it to a different value according to your preferences.
 
# Save and re-encrypt <code>SRInput.ini</code>.
 
# Save and re-encrypt <code>SRInput.ini</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Change aim sensitivity===
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change aim sensitivity|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change aim sensitivity|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
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}}
 
}}
  
−
===Disable mouse smoothing===
+
===Mouse smoothing===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Change aim sensitivity|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse smoothing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
 
# [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SRInput.ini</code>.
 
# [[#Edit encrypted configuration files|Decrypt]] <code>SRInput.ini</code>.
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 +
|fan      = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
−
|fan      = yes
 
−
|fan notes = Fan translation.
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
|notes    =
+
  |fan      = true
−
  |fan      = yes
+
  |notes     = You can download it from here: http://ironsquad.pl/plik36/}}
−
  |fan notes = Fan translation.
 
−
}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} Most languages have the in-game option to select English audio.
 
{{ii}} Most languages have the in-game option to select English audio.
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable HDMI output|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619190732/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2780254 Fix for no sound in cutscenes - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable HDMI output|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619190732/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2780254 Fix for no sound in cutscenes - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
 
# Go into "control panel" -> "hardware and sound" -> "device manager"
 
# Go into "control panel" -> "hardware and sound" -> "device manager"
−
# Search under "audio, video and game controller" for the graphic cards audio device
+
# Search under "audio, video and game controller" for the graphics card's audio device
 
# for AMD: "AMD High Definition Audio Device")-> open the properties -> open the "driver" tab -> deactivate the device
 
# for AMD: "AMD High Definition Audio Device")-> open the properties -> open the "driver" tab -> deactivate the device
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Reset configuration files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Reset configuration files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Launch the game at least once.
 
# Launch the game at least once.
−
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games</code>.
+
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\</code>.
 
# Delete the <code>SpecOps-TheLine</code> folder.
 
# Delete the <code>SpecOps-TheLine</code> folder.
 
{{ii}} This will reset all game settings, but save games will preserved.
 
{{ii}} This will reset all game settings, but save games will preserved.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===White/Black screen after launching game===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Launch game in windowed mode through Steam|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/50300/discussions/0/828937979404888324/|title=Black screen at launch?  :: Spec Ops: The Line General Discussion|date=2013-5-5}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Right click the game on Steam.
 +
# Click '''Properties'''.
 +
# Select '''Set Launch Options...'''
 +
# Type in '''-windowed'''.
 +
# Go to options and then select a screen resolution that is compatible with the monitor used.
 +
# Can now select fullscreen in game options if setting is desired.
 +
# Can now remove '''-windowed''' option from '''Set Launch Options...'''
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = true
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes= OS X only.
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows exe notes     =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
 
|physics          = PhysX
 
|physics          = PhysX
−
|physics notes    =  
+
|physics notes    = v2.8.3.14
 
|audio            = FMOD
 
|audio            = FMOD
−
|audio notes      =  
+
|audio notes      = v0.4.32.4
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
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|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
−
|cutscenes notes  =  
+
|cutscenes notes  = v1.9.99.0
 
|multiplayer      = Steamworks
 
|multiplayer      = Steamworks
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Rick's tools|ref=<ref>[http://forum.xentax.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=9168 Spec Ops: The Line encrypted ini files • XeNTaX forums]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use Rick's tools|ref=<ref>[http://forum.xentax.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=9168 Spec Ops: The Line encrypted ini files • XeNTaX forums]</ref>|fix=
 
# Download the [http://mod.gib.me/specopstheline/inicrypt.zip decrypter].
 
# Download the [http://mod.gib.me/specopstheline/inicrypt.zip decrypter].
−
# Unzip it in a handy folder. Such as <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\Config\</code>.
+
# Unzip it in a handy folder. Such as <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\Config\</code>.
 
# Open the file you need to edit with <code>Gibbed.SpecOpsTheLine.IniDecrypt.exe</code> (drag-and-drop).
 
# Open the file you need to edit with <code>Gibbed.SpecOpsTheLine.IniDecrypt.exe</code> (drag-and-drop).
 
# Make the changes you want in the now unencrypted file.
 
# Make the changes you want in the now unencrypted file.

Revision as of 05:17, 3 January 2020

Spec Ops: The Line
Spec Ops: The Line cover
Developers
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
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Spec Ops: The Line on MobyGames
Spec Ops: The Line on Wikipedia
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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
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
Retail
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 Premium Edition also available
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Amazon.co.uk
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GamersGate
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Singleplayer only
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

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
  • Launch game with -nostartupmovies -nosplash parameters.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
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
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\SaveData
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/50300/remote/

Save game cloud syncing

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

Video settings

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.
In-game brightness settings. Available filters are Default, Vintage, and Vibrant.
In-game brightness settings.
Available filters are Default, Vintage, and Vibrant.

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Field of view (FOV)

Flawless Widescreen can set the FOV up to 92° by default.
Change max FOV for Flawless Widescreen[citation needed]
  1. Download and run Flawless Widescreen.
  2. Install the Spec Ops: The Line plugin.
  3. Exit Flawless Widescreen.
  4. Open the folder where Flawless Widescreen is installed.
  5. Go into PluginCache\FWS_Plugins\Modules\SpecOpsTheLine\Dependencies\Scripts\.
  6. Edit SpecOpsTheLine.lua with a text editor.
  7. Find the line fAdditionalFOV = Sender:GetScaledFloat(5).
  8. Change (5) to (2) and save the file.
  9. Launch Flawless Widescreen and adjust the slider.

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Do not run the game in borderless mode if using forced MSAA or TrSSAA settings.
Force borderless[citation needed]
  1. Download and run GeDoSaTo.
  2. Edit the SpecOpsTheLine profile.
  3. Add forceBorderlessFullscreen true.
  4. Run the game in fullscreen mode.

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Changing anisotropic filtering level[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Decrypt SREngine.ini.
  3. Change MaxAnisotropy=4 to MaxAnisotropy=16.
  4. Save and re-encrypt SREngine.ini.

Frame rate (FPS)

Limit frame rate[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Decrypt SREngine.ini.
  3. Look for [Engine.Engine] class and edit MaxSmoothedFrameRate= to your preference.
  4. Save and re-encrypt SREngine.ini.

Disable motion blur

Disable motion blur[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Decrypt SREngine.ini.
  3. Change MotionBlur=True to MotionBlur=False.
  4. Save and re-encrypt SREngine.ini.

Input settings

In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
In-game gamepad settings.

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Mouse acceleration

Disable mouse acceleration[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Decrypt SRInput.ini.
  3. Find m_viewAccelEnabled=true change it to false.
  4. Save and re-encrypt SRInput.ini.

Mouse sensitivity

Change general sensitivity[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Decrypt SRInput.ini.
  3. Find MouseSensitivity=60.0 and change it to a different value according to your preferences.
  4. Save and re-encrypt SRInput.ini.
Change aim sensitivity[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Decrypt SRInput.ini.
  3. Find m_targetingModeMouseViewScalePct=0.6 change it to 1.0. That way it will only scale with FOV which is good for muscle memory.
  4. Save and re-encrypt SRInput.ini.

Mouse smoothing

Disable mouse smoothing[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Decrypt SRInput.ini.
  3. Find bEnableMouseSmoothing=true change it to false.
  4. Save and re-encrypt SRInput.ini.

Audio settings

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

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
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
LAN play
8 Versus, Co-op
Co-op 2 players
Online play
8 Versus, Co-op
Co-op 2 players

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Issues fixed

Xbox button prompts always displayed

Disable XInput controller for the game[citation needed]
  1. Download NoX360.
  2. Extract the contents to <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win32\.

D3DERR_INVALIDCALL error

Launch the game in windowed mode[1]

No sound during cutscenes

Fix binkw32.dll[2]
  1. Download the Bink Video 1.99r DLL.
  2. Extract the contents to <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win32
Disable HDMI output[3]
  1. Go into "control panel" -> "hardware and sound" -> "device manager"
  2. Search under "audio, video and game controller" for the graphics card's audio device
  3. for AMD: "AMD High Definition Audio Device")-> open the properties -> open the "driver" tab -> deactivate the device
Set stereo sound[2]
  1. Open Windows audio panel (right click on the speaker icon on the bottom right of the screen)
  2. Configure your playback device
  3. Set 2 channels

Crashing and low frame rate

Install Nvidia PhysX[citation needed]
  1. Install the latest Nvidia PhysX System Software.
  2. Right click Spec Ops: The Line in the Steam games list.
  3. Click on Properties.
  4. Under Local Files, select Verify Integrity of Game Cache.
Reset configuration files[citation needed]
  1. Launch the game at least once.
  2. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\.
  3. Delete the SpecOps-TheLine folder.
This will reset all game settings, but save games will preserved.

White/Black screen after launching game

Launch game in windowed mode through Steam[4]
  1. Right click the game on Steam.
  2. Click Properties.
  3. Select Set Launch Options...
  4. Type in -windowed.
  5. Go to options and then select a screen resolution that is compatible with the monitor used.
  6. Can now select fullscreen in game options if setting is desired.
  7. Can now remove -windowed option from Set Launch Options...

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
OpenGL 2.0 OS X and Linux only.
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
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]
  1. Download the decrypter.
  2. Unzip it in a handy folder. Such as %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\SpecOps-TheLine\SRGame\Config\.
  3. Open the file you need to edit with Gibbed.SpecOpsTheLine.IniDecrypt.exe (drag-and-drop).
  4. Make the changes you want in the now unencrypted file.
  5. Save the file.
  6. Open the modified file with Gibbed.SpecOpsTheLine.IniEncrypt.exe, thus re-encrypting it.

System requirements

Windows
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