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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2021|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2023-01-19}}</ref>|build=2021.3.1f1}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 5, 2016}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 5, 2016}} | ||
| − | |steam appid = | + | |taxonomy = |
| − | |steam appid side | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Free-to-play, DLC }} |
| − | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Relaxed }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Simulation }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
| + | |steam appid = 2217730 | ||
| + | |steam appid side = 451520, 2221280, 2221281, 2221282 | ||
| + | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= https://wevr.com/news/theblu-refresh | ||
| + | |hltb = 37120 | ||
| + | |lutris = theblu | ||
| + | |mobygames = theblu | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = free-to-play | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/451520/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions for the Original game] |
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2217730/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 451520 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | theblu | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Oculus | 984294025016007 | Oculus | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2217730 | Steam | "Refresh" version with a free Whale Encounter.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wevr.com/news/theblu-refresh|title=TheBlu Refresh|date=2023-01-19}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Viveport | 1b591122-7ab7-4c27-9d31-cbaf9ef8e1e1 | Account | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 451520 | Steam | Original commercial version with Whale encounter, Reef Migration, and Luminous Abyss. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = Additional experiences for the Refresh version. | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = Refresh version has a free Whale Encounter. | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = Original game requires an upfront purchase to access Whale Encounter, Reef Migration, and Luminous Abyss. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
| + | {{Microtransactions | ||
| + | |boost = | ||
| + | |cosmetic = | ||
| + | |currency = | ||
| + | |finite spend = | ||
| + | |infinite spend = | ||
| + | |free-to-grind = | ||
| + | |loot box = | ||
| + | |none = None | ||
| + | |player trading = | ||
| + | |time-limited = | ||
| + | |unlock = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Reef Migration | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Luminous Abyss | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Hammerhead Cove | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\Wevr, Inc.\theBlu}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |origin = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = true |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Up to 180° per eye |
|windowed = unknown | |windowed = unknown | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = false | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = unknown |
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= true | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| + | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = unknown | |separate volume = unknown | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
| + | |general midi audio = | ||
| + | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==VR support== | ==VR support== | ||
{{VR support | {{VR support | ||
| − | | | + | |vr only = true |
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|htc vive = true | |htc vive = true | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
| − | |oculus rift = | + | |oculus rift = true |
|oculus rift notes = | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |osvr = false |
| − | | | + | |osvr notes = |
| + | |windows mixed reality = true | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
|keyboard-mouse = false | |keyboard-mouse = false | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
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|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
|play area seated = true | |play area seated = true | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|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 = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |metal support = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |metal support notes = |
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
| − | | | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows arm app = false |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows exe notes = |
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux powerpc app = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 7 SP1 | |minOS = 7 SP1 | ||
| − | |minCPU = i5-4590 | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i5-4590 |
|minRAM = 8 GB | |minRAM = 8 GB | ||
|minHD = 4 GB | |minHD = 4 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = Nvidia | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 |
|minDX = 11 | |minDX = 11 | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = i7-5930K | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i7-5930K |
|recRAM = 16 GB | |recRAM = 16 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = |
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Wevr | |
| Engines | |
| Unity 2021[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 5, 2016 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Free-to-play, DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Relaxed |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Genres | Simulation |
| Art styles | Realistic |
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Warnings
- This game requires a virtual reality headset (see VR support for details).
TheBlu is a singleplayer first-person simulation game.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humble Store | |
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| Oculus Store | |
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| Steam | |
"Refresh" version with a free Whale Encounter.[2] | |
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| Viveport | |
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| Steam (unavailable) | |
Original commercial version with Whale encounter, Reef Migration, and Luminous Abyss. | |
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| DLC | Additional experiences for the Refresh version. |
| Free-to-play | Refresh version has a free Whale Encounter. |
| One-time game purchase | Original game requires an upfront purchase to access Whale Encounter, Reef Migration, and Luminous Abyss. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | None |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Reef Migration | |
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| Luminous Abyss | |
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| Hammerhead Cove | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Wevr, Inc.\theBlu |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2217730/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2217730/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
- This game requires a virtual reality headset (see VR support for details).
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Up to 180° per eye | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
| Tracked motion controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button/gesture prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Haptic feedback |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
VR support
- This game requires a virtual reality headset.
| Headsets | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SteamVR | |||
| Oculus VR (LibOVR) | |||
| Windows Mixed Reality | |||
| OSVR | |||
| Devices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked motion controllers | See Input for details. | ||
| Traditional controller | |||
| Keyboard/Mouse | |||
| Play area | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Seated | |||
| Standing | |||
| Room-scale | |||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 DirectX 11 compatible | |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2021.3.1f1[1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (2217730) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2023-01-19
- ↑ TheBlu Refresh - last accessed on 2023-01-19