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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}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Free-to-play, DLC }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Relaxed }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Simulation }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
| − | |steam appid = | + | |steam appid = 2217730 |
| − | |steam appid side | + | |steam appid side = 451520, 2221280, 2221281, 2221282 |
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |gogcom id side = |
| + | |official site= https://wevr.com/news/theblu-refresh | ||
| + | |hltb = 37120 | ||
| + | |lutris = theblu | ||
| + | |mobygames = theblu | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| − | |license = | + | |license = free-to-play |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/451520/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | + | {{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== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Humble | theblu | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | theblu | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Oculus | 984294025016007 | Oculus | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Oculus | 984294025016007 | Oculus | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | | + | {{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| 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/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\Wevr, Inc.\theBlu}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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|royalty free audio = unknown | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
| + | |general midi audio = | ||
| + | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|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 = | ||
| + | |metal support = | ||
| + | |metal support notes = | ||
|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false | |
| − | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true | |
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows arm app = false |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | ||
| − | |windows arm app = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| − | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| − | |linux arm app = | + | |linux arm app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 |
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| 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