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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ===Java version=== | + | ===Replace Java version=== |
{{ii}} Spiral Knights includes an outdated 32-bit Java version. Installing 64-bit Java manually is necessary. | {{ii}} Spiral Knights includes an outdated 32-bit Java version. Installing 64-bit Java manually is necessary. | ||
{{ii}} Spiral Knights benefits from using the latest version of Java. Using 64-bit Java on 64-bit operating systems is strongly recommended.<ref>[https://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/62691 SK Performance Tweaking Guide]</ref> | {{ii}} Spiral Knights benefits from using the latest version of Java. Using 64-bit Java on 64-bit operating systems is strongly recommended.<ref>[https://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/62691 SK Performance Tweaking Guide]</ref> | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Create a symbolic link (Windows)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hawaii_Beach|date=2016-12-27|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename <code>java_vm</code>. | ||
+ | # Open a [[Command Prompt]] as a administrator in <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
+ | # Type <code>mklink /d java_vm "%JAVA_HOME%"</code> into the command prompt. | ||
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+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Make sure the {{code|JAVA_HOME}} environment variable is set correctly <ref>[http://stackoverflow.com/a/6521412 Finding JDK Installation Directory]</ref>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===RAM allocation and more CPU Usage=== | ===RAM allocation and more CPU Usage=== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
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Revision as of 04:43, 30 June 2020
Developers | |
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Grey Havens | |
Publishers | |
Grey Havens | |
Engines | |
LWJGL | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 4, 2011 |
Linux | April 4, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) | April 4, 2011 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Free-to-play |
Microtransactions | Boost, Cosmetic, Currency, Infinite spend, Loot box, Free-to-grind, Unlock |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Top-down view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, MMO |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Key points
- Linux version is not available on Steam.
- Outdated 32-bit Java version, doesn't come with the latest version of Java which comes at performance cost even on high-end hardware.
General information
- Official Website
- Official Forums
- Official Wiki
- Spiral Knights FAQ on the Spiral Knights Wiki
- r/spiral_knights - Spiral Knights Community on reddit
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Developer website | In-browser and downloadable | |||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Replace Java version
- Spiral Knights includes an outdated 32-bit Java version. Installing 64-bit Java manually is necessary.
- Spiral Knights benefits from using the latest version of Java. Using 64-bit Java on 64-bit operating systems is strongly recommended.[1]
Create a symbolic link (Windows)[2] |
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Notes
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RAM allocation and more CPU Usage
Windows[4] |
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RAM | JVM RAM settings |
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2 GB | -Xms2G
-Xmx4G |
4 GB | -Xms1G
-Xmx2G |
8 GB | -Xms2G
-Xmx4G |
16 GB | -Xms4G
-Xmx8G |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Spiral Knights |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/99900/pfx/[Note 1] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Minimum resolution is 1024x600. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | The game does not support a high DPI | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Paste -Dorg.lwjgl.opengl.Window.undecorated=true in extra.txt in <path-to-game> . |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All speech is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 47624-47634 |
UDP | 47624-47634 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
- Various fixes can be found in the "Technical Issues FAQ" page on the Spiral Knights Wiki.
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | Manually replace 32-bit Java with 64-bit Java. See Replace Java version. | ||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.3 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB (XP) 1 GB (Vista/7) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 5 series ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM |
- Also requires Java 1.5 or higher for all versions
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.3 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 5 series ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM |
- Also requires Java 1.5 or higher for all versions
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.3 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 5 series ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM |
- Also requires Java 1.5 or higher for all versions
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (99900) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ SK Performance Tweaking Guide
- ↑ Verified by User:Hawaii_Beach on 2016-12-27
- ↑ Finding JDK Installation Directory
- ↑ 64-bit Java & extra.txt