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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xbox Game Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xbox Game Studios}}
|engines      =
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 27, 2020}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 27, 2020}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|tell-me-why|74}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|tell-me-why|75}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|10048/tell-me-why|80}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|tell-me-why|81}}
 
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|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Detective/mystery, Supernatural, Contemporary, North America, LGBTQ }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Detective/mystery, Supernatural, Contemporary, North America, LGBTQ }}
 
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 1180660
 
|steam appid  = 1180660
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|steam appid side  = 1238430,1266670
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id side =
 
|gogcom id side =
 
|official site= https://www.tellmewhygame.com/
 
|official site= https://www.tellmewhygame.com/
 
|hltb        = 71968
 
|hltb        = 71968
|igdb        = tell-me-why
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|lutris      =  
 
|mobygames    = tell-me-why
 
|mobygames    = tell-me-why
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Tell Me Why (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Tell Me Why (video game)
|winehq      =  
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|winehq      = 20018
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Introduction
 
{{Introduction
|introduction      = '''''Tell Me Why''''' is an episodic [[:Category:Singleplayer|single-player]] [[:Category:Third-person|third-person]] [[:Category:Adventure|adventure]] game developed by [[Company:Dontnod Entertainment|Dontnod Entertainment]] and published by [[Company:Xbox Game Studios|Xbox Game Studios]]. According to Dontnod, it is the first game from a major studio to feature a playable transgender character.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.tellmewhygame.com/introducing-tell-me-why/|title=Introducing Tell Me Why!|snippet=In addition to its gripping interactive narrative and breathtaking setting, Tell Me Why will break new ground with Tyler, who will be the first playable transgender videogame hero from a major studio and publisher.|date=2020-08-30}}</ref>
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|introduction      = '''''Tell Me Why''''' is an episodic {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} {{Glossary:Third-person}} {{Glossary:Adventure}} game developed by [[Company:Dontnod Entertainment|Dontnod Entertainment]] and published by [[Company:Xbox Game Studios|Xbox Game Studios]]. According to Dontnod, it is the first game from a major studio to feature a playable transgender character.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.tellmewhygame.com/introducing-tell-me-why/|title=Introducing Tell Me Why!|snippet=In addition to its gripping interactive narrative and breathtaking setting, Tell Me Why will break new ground with Tyler, who will be the first playable transgender videogame hero from a major studio and publisher.|date=2020-08-30}}</ref>
  
 
|release history  = The first of three chapters of the game was released on August 27, 2020 on [[Store:Microsoft Store|Microsoft Store]] and [[Store:Steam|Steam]], additionally available to subscribers of [[List of Xbox Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass]]. On August 31, the Steam version became unavailable to purchase in 26 countries.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/sub/405719/history/?changeid=9334387|title=Displaying change #9334387|date=2020-09-01}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1180660/discussions/0/2912094978038848763/|title=WTF! Game deleted from multiple regions/stores!|date=2020-09-01}}</ref> The second chapter of ''Tell Me Why'' was released on September 3, followed by the third on September 10.  
 
|release history  = The first of three chapters of the game was released on August 27, 2020 on [[Store:Microsoft Store|Microsoft Store]] and [[Store:Steam|Steam]], additionally available to subscribers of [[List of Xbox Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass]]. On August 31, the Steam version became unavailable to purchase in 26 countries.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/sub/405719/history/?changeid=9334387|title=Displaying change #9334387|date=2020-09-01}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1180660/discussions/0/2912094978038848763/|title=WTF! Game deleted from multiple regions/stores!|date=2020-09-01}}</ref> The second chapter of ''Tell Me Why'' was released on September 3, followed by the third on September 10.  
  
 
|current state    =  
 
|current state    =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NF83PRZK6K3 | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass for PC}} | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B08F369PKC | Microsoft Store | Purchase is region-locked to the United Kingdom. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NF83PRZK6K3 | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass for PC}} | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1180660 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1180660 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
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}}
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==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    = Additional content.
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
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}}
 +
 +
===Microtransactions===
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{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
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|cosmetic            =
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|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = Game does not contain microtransactions.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1238430|Chapter 2}} |  | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1266670|Chapter 3}} |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\Microsoft.Breathless_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Local\TME\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\TME\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{P|localappdata}}\Dontnod\{{P|uid}}\TME\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{P|localappdata}}\Dontnod\{{P|uid}}\TME\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}}
 
}}
 
}}
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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
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         = Stores up to 4 MB of files.
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             = true
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|xbox cloud               = true
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Pillarboxed}} by default. Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1976-tell-me-why-ultrawide-fix-fov-changer/ related PCGW community tool].
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Pillarboxed}} by default. Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1976-tell-me-why-ultrawide-fix-fov-changer/ related PCGW community tool].
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = limited
 
|anisotropic                = limited
|anisotropic notes          = Scales with Texture Quality.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-08-28|comment=r.maxanisotropy gets set from 0 to 8 depending on the setting, as seen [[Engine:Unreal Engine_4#Enable developer console|in the console]].}}</ref>
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|anisotropic notes          = Scales with Texture Quality.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-08-28|comment=r.maxanisotropy gets set from 0 to 8 depending on the setting, as seen [[Engine:Unreal Engine 4#Enable developer console|in the console]].}}</ref>
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Multiple quality options.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Multiple quality options.
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|ray tracing                = unknown
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|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
|eax support             =  
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|eax support               = unknown
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio        = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =
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|red book cd audio        = unknown
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|red book cd audio notes  =
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|general midi audio       = unknown
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|general midi audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Indonesian
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|fan      = true
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|notes    = Fan translation by [https://igtcid.blogspot.com IGTC Team,] [https://igtcid.blogspot.com/2021/08/tell-me-why-patch-mod-bahasa-indonesia.html Download MOD]
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
  |notes    = Fan translation by Tolma4 Team, [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/tell_me_why/files/7113.html download].
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  |notes    = Fan translation by [https://vk.com/tolma4team Tolma4 Team,] [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/tell_me_why/files/7113.html download]. <br> Fan translation by [https://vk.com/the_bullfinch_teamThe Bullfinch Team,] [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2228406646 download].
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
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}}
 
}}
 
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
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|linux powerpc app      =
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
|physics          =  
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|physics          = PhysX
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            = Wwise
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|audio            = Vorbis, Wwise
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
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|minOS    = 7
 
|minOS    = 7
|minCPU  = Intel core i3 4130 3.4 Ghz
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|minCPU  = Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 GHz
|minCPU2  = AMD FX 4300 3.8 Ghz
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|minCPU2  = AMD FX-4300 3.8 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 25 GB
 
|minHD    = 25 GB
|minGPU  = Nvidia GTX 750Ti or Nvidia GTX 1050
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon R7 260X or AMD Radeon RX 560
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|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
 +
|minGPU3 = AMD Radeon R7 260X<br/>AMD Radeon RX 560
 
|minDX    = 11
 
|minDX    = 11
|minother =  Windows 7 version 1903
 
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
|recCPU  = Intel i5 4570 3.2 GHz
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|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-4570 3.2 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 290X or AMD Radeon RX 480
+
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
 +
|recGPU3 = AMD Radeon R9 290X<br/>AMD Radeon RX 480
 
|recDX    = 12
 
|recDX    = 12
|notes    =
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|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 14:11, 17 March 2024

Tell Me Why
Tell Me Why cover
Developers
Dontnod Entertainment
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios
Engines
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows August 27, 2020
Reception
Metacritic 75
OpenCritic 81
IGDB 81
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Adventure
Art styles Realistic
Themes Detective/mystery, Supernatural, Contemporary, North America, LGBTQ
Tell Me Why on HowLongToBeat
Tell Me Why on IGDB
Tell Me Why on MobyGames
Tell Me Why on Wikipedia

Tell Me Why is an episodic singleplayer third-person adventure game developed by Dontnod Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios. According to Dontnod, it is the first game from a major studio to feature a playable transgender character.[2]

The first of three chapters of the game was released on August 27, 2020 on Microsoft Store and Steam, additionally available to subscribers of Xbox Game Pass. On August 31, the Steam version became unavailable to purchase in 26 countries.[3][4] The second chapter of Tell Me Why was released on September 3, followed by the third on September 10.

General information

Official Discord server
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Amazon.co.uk
Microsoft Store
Purchase is region-locked to the United Kingdom.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Xbox Play Anywhere. Xbox Game Pass for PC
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Additional content.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions Game does not contain microtransactions.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Chapter 2
Windows
Chapter 3
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\TME\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\
Steam %LOCALAPPDATA%\Dontnod\<user-id>\TME\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1180660/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.Breathless_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\wgs\
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\1180660\remote\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1180660/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Stores up to 4 MB of files.
Xbox Cloud

Video

Video settings
Video settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Pillarboxed by default. Use the related PCGW community tool.
Ultra-widescreen
Pillarboxed by default. Use the related PCGW community tool.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Use the related PCGW community tool.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Scales with Texture Quality.[5]
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Multiple quality options.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
30, 60, or unlimited.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.

Input

Controls settings
Controls settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Y and X inversion toggles.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
In the Steam version, the optional Add Steam Friends button leads to an Xbox login prompt requiring the use of a keyboard.
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Y and X inversion toggles.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings
Language and subtitles settings
Language and subtitles settings
Accessibility settings
Accessibility settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Music, Voices, Sound Effects.
Surround sound
[6]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Limited to important sounds.[7]
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Indonesian
Fan translation by IGTC Team, Download MOD
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Fan translation by Tolma4 Team, download.
Fan translation by Bullfinch Team, download.
Latin American Spanish

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX
Audio Vorbis, Wwise

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 GHz
AMD FX-4300 3.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 25 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
AMD Radeon R7 260X
AMD Radeon RX 560
DirectX 11 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.20.3.0[1]
  2. 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1180660/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (1180660) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. Verified by User:Cryio on 2024-03-01
  2. Introducing Tell Me Why! - last accessed on 2020-08-30
    "In addition to its gripping interactive narrative and breathtaking setting, Tell Me Why will break new ground with Tyler, who will be the first playable transgender videogame hero from a major studio and publisher."
  3. Displaying change #9334387 - last accessed on 2020-09-01
  4. WTF! Game deleted from multiple regions/stores! - last accessed on 2020-09-01
  5. Verified by User:Rose on 2020-08-28
    r.maxanisotropy gets set from 0 to 8 depending on the setting, as seen in the console.
  6. Verified by User:Rose on 2020-08-27
    The rear speakers were used, as seen in Orban Loudness Meter.
  7. Verified by User:Rose on 2020-08-28
    For example, a number of sounds of the intro cutscene are captioned but the footsteps of one of the main characters following the cutscene are not.