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{{stub}}
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{{State|postdev}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = The Blackout Club cover.jpg
 
|cover        = The Blackout Club cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2019}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 30, 2019}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-blackout-club|63}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|8019/the-blackout-club|70}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-blackout-club|64}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|cosmetic, finite spend}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing|Real-time}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives|First-person}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls|Direct control}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|Action}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Contemporary, Detective/mystery, Horror}}
 
|steam appid  = 599080
 
|steam appid  = 599080
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|steam appid side  =  
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|steam appid side  = 996060,1186870,1186871,1186872,1186873,1186874,1186875,1186876,1186877
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|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
 +
|official site= https://www.blackoutclubgame.com/
 +
|hltb        = 64420
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = blackout-club
 
|wikipedia    =  
 
|wikipedia    =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://www.blackoutclubgame.com/ Official site]
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{{mm}} [http://discord.gg/theblackoutclub Official Discord server]
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{{mm}} [https://twitter.com/theblackoutclub Official Twitter]
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{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/TheBlackoutClub/ Official subreddit]
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{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/pUrnfGS Official Discord]
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{{mm}} [https://theblackoutclub.gamepedia.com Official wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/TheBlackoutClub/ Official SubReddit]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/599080/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/599080/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 599080 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 599080 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam|offline=no}}.<ref name="always online">{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/599080/discussions/0/1639793203758988707/|title=LaN??? :: The Blackout Club General Discussions|date=2019-08-14|snippet=You have to have Internet access.}}</ref>
 +
 +
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Founders Club | Includes 4 cosmetic items. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| DANCE-FOR-US Believer<br/>Cosmetic Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| DIE-FOR-YOU Believer<br/>Cosmetic Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| IN-HER-TEETH Believer<br/>Cosmetic Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| LAUGH-LAST Believer<br/>Cosmetic Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| SEED-THE-GRUDGE Believer<br/>Cosmetic Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| SPEAK-AS-ONE Believer<br/>Cosmetic Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| THE-MEASURE-CUTS Believer<br/>Cosmetic Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| THEE-I-DARE Believer<br/>Cosmetic Pack | | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            = The '''Founders Club''' and several Cosmetic Packs are available as real money purchases. Each contains four cosmetic items for the player character and/or hideout.<ref name="steam dlc">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/dlc/599080/The_Blackout_Club/|title=Steam DLC Page: The Blackout Club|date=2020-04-25}}</ref>
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        = The '''Founders Club''' and each Cosmetic Pack can only be purchased once each.<ref name="steam dlc"/>
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                =
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename movie files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-08-13}}</ref>|fix=
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# Go to <code>{{P|game}}\TheBlackoutClub\Content\Movies\</code>.
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# Delete or rename <code>IntroMovie.mp4</code>, <code>OpeningSplash-Blindlight.mp4</code>, and <code>OpeningSplash-Question.mp4</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\Config}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\|{{p|localappdata}}\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\SaveData\{{P|uid}}\Options.cloud.dbags|{{p|localappdata}}\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\SaveData\{{P|uid}}\Options.local.dbags}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\TheBlackoutClub\Saved}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\SaveData\{{P|uid}}\Progress.cloud.dbags}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
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|gog galaxy           =  
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|discord                =
−
|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes          =
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|origin               =  
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|epic games store      =
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|origin notes         =  
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|epic games store notes =
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|steam cloud           = unknown
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|gog galaxy             =  
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|uplay                 =  
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|origin                 =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes           =  
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|xbox cloud           =  
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|steam cloud           = true
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|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes     =  
 +
|uplay                 =  
 +
|uplay notes           =  
 +
|xbox cloud             =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes       =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
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{{Video settings
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{{Image|The Blackout Club - in-game video settings.png|In-game video settings.}}
 +
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
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|ultrawidescreen            = limited
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Vert-}} gameplay.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-08-14|comment=Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.}}</ref> See [[#Increased FOV|Increased FOV]].
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|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1554802285|title=Steam Community :: Video :: The Blackout Club Gameplay Tutorial 4K - Solo Play|date=2019-08-14}}</ref>
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|borderless windowed notes  = Labeled '''WindowedFullscreen'''.
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
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|color blind notes          =  
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|color blind notes          = [[Company:Question|Question]] is attempting to ensure that no game features are inaccessible to players with color blindness.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://theblackoutclub.gamepedia.com/FAQ#Q:_Is_there_going_to_be_colorblind_support.3F|title=FAQ - The Blackout Club Wiki - Is there going to be colorblind support?|date=2019-08-13|snippet=Patches (developer) is colorblind, so we are trying to make sure nothing depends on that.}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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===Increased FOV===
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{{Input settings
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{{Fixbox|description=Change the way FOV is calculated|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-08-14|comment=Tested method recommended by [[User:Rose]].}}</ref>|fix=
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# Go to the [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open {{file|Engine.ini}} in a text editor.
 +
# Add the following lines:
 +
<pre>[/Script/Engine.LocalPlayer]
 +
AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV</pre>
 +
{{ii}} A significant increase from the default 16:9 value. Compensate by adjusting the in-game FOV slider, if desired.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Image|The Blackout Club - in-game gameplay settings.png|In-game gameplay settings.}}
 +
{{Image|The Blackout Club - in-game keyboard and mouse remapping.png|In-game keyboard and mouse remapping.}}
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
−
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
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|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
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|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
−
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
−
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts        = true
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support        = unknown
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
−
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|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      = unknown
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
 +
<gallery>
 +
The Blackout Club - default keyboard and mouse controls.png|Default keyboard and mouse controls.
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The Blackout Club - gamepad controls.png|Gamepad controls.
 +
</gallery>
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Image|The Blackout Club - in-game audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume notes    = Master, Music, Effects, Ambience, Dialogue, Voice Chat
−
|surround sound          = unknown
+
|surround sound          = always on
−
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|surround sound notes    = 6.1<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-08-23|comment=Tested with [[Special K]]. No audio output was detected on the center channel.}}</ref>
−
|subtitles                = n/a
+
|subtitles                = true
−
|subtitles notes          =  
+
|subtitles notes          = Subtitles, Player Character Subtitles
−
|closed captions          = unknown
+
|closed captions          = true
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = English
 
|language  = English
−
|interface = yes
+
|interface = true
−
|audio    = yes
+
|audio    = true
−
|subtitles = no
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|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
−
|local play          =  
+
|local play          = hackable
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
−
|local play notes    =  
+
|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/lucasassislar/nucleuscoop/releases Nucleus Coop] & [https://github.com/ZeroFox5866/nucleuscoop/releases Unofficial mod].<ref name="always online"/>
−
|lan play            = unknown
+
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
−
|lan play notes      =  
+
|lan play notes      = <ref name="always online"/>
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
−
|online play players  =  
+
|online play players  = 5
−
|online play modes    =  
+
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
−
|online play notes    =  
+
|online play notes    = The primary game experience is 1-4 player co-op PvE. The optional '''Stalker''' mode pits a solo "Stalker" player against a team of 2-4 other players.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://theblackoutclub.gamepedia.com/FAQ#Q:_What_is_the_Stalker.3F_How_do_I_play_as_a_Stalker.3F|title= FAQ - The Blackout Club Wiki - What is the Stalker? How do I play as a Stalker?|date=2019-08-13}}</ref>
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
}}{{Network/Connections
−
|matchmaking        =  
+
|matchmaking        = true
−
|matchmaking notes  =  
+
|matchmaking notes  = Public and private sessions.
−
|p2p                =  
+
|p2p                = true
−
|p2p notes          =  
+
|p2p notes          = <ref name="official faq">{{Refsnip|url=https://www.blackoutclubgame.com/faq|title=FAQ &mdash; The Blackout Club|date=2019-08-01|snippet=ARE YOU USING DEDICATED SERVERS?: No, matches are hosted P2P since the game is co-op focused and we don't have the same concerns of a competitive game. The person who hosts the mission is also the host of the server, and has the ability to kick people from the session.}}</ref>
−
|dedicated          =  
+
|dedicated          = false
−
|dedicated notes    =  
+
|dedicated notes    = <ref name="official faq"/>
−
|self-hosting      =  
+
|self-hosting      = true
−
|self-hosting notes =  
+
|self-hosting notes = The player who hosts the mission is also the host of the server, and has the ability to kick people from the session.<ref name="official faq"/>
−
|direct ip          =  
+
|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
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|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===User Interface is misaligned at 4:3 aspect ratio===
 +
{{ii}} Some UI elements are inaccessible due to being pushed off-screen at 4:3 resolutions. The '''Options''' menu is notably affected by this.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/599080/discussions/3/1639792569857033452/|title=Game UI is misaligned on 4:3 monitors :: The Blackout Club Gameplay Feedback|date=2019-08-14}}</ref>
 +
 +
===Lights of Rebellion disappear from inventory===
 +
{{ii}} '''Lights of Rebellion''' can vanish from players' inventories. Use them quickly to avoid losing them.<ref name="steam known issues">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/599080/discussions/0/2479690531131553210/|title=KNOWN ISSUES (and workarounds) :: The Blackout Club General Discussions|date=2019-08-14}}</ref>
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Black screen (with audio) after intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/599080/discussions/1/1639789306562989856/|title=Blackscreen after intro, can hear audio :: The Blackout Club Crash Bugs|date=2019-08-18}}</ref>}}
 +
 +
===PlayFab connection errors===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Allow access through Windows Defender Firewall|ref=<ref name="steam master fixes">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/599080/discussions/0/1733217429058436542/|title=Master Fixes for The Blackout Club :: The Blackout Club General Discussions|date=2019-08-14}}</ref>}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use an alternative DNS server|ref=<ref name="steam master fixes"/>|fix=
 +
# Open the '''Network and Sharing Center'''.
 +
# Click on the Internet connection and select '''Properties'''.
 +
# Select '''Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)''' and click '''Properties'''.
 +
# Click the radio button for '''Use the following DNS server addresses:'''.
 +
# Enter one of the following DNS server pairs:
 +
#* Cloudflare: <code>1.0.0.1</code> and <code>1.1.1.1</code>
 +
#* Google: <code>8.8.8.8</code> and <code>8.8.4.4</code>
 +
#* OpenDNS: <code>208.67.222.222</code> and <code>208.67.220.220</code>
 +
# Click '''OK''' to save changes.
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{{ii}} This fix can also be applied on the router itself rather than on the PC to use these DNS servers on all devices within the network.
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}}
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===Cannot interact with objects in hideout, or hideout is dark===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Follow the light to the other train car and follow the instructions there|ref=<ref name="steam known issues"/>}}
 +
 +
===Cannot find games to invade as Stalker===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Try playing with a different Steam Download Region|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/gallery/image/2848-the-blackout-club-official-discord-closed-faq-stalker-matchmakingpng/|title=The Blackout Club - Official Discord #closed-faq - Stalker matchmaking.png - Screenshots - PCGamingWiki PCGW Community|date=2019-08-17|snippet=We learned that on steam it looks like the matchmaking for stalker is based on local region (not global) so if your local region is not showing any games to invade you may have better luck if you change your Steam download region to an area like US-Atlanta, etc.}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# In Steam, choose '''Settings''' from the '''Steam''' menu.
 +
# Click on '''Downloads''' in the list on the left side.
 +
# Pick a different '''Download Region''' from the drop-down menu.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Game does not recognize microphone for Enhanced Horror===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set recording device in Steam input settings|ref=<ref name="faq microphone">{{Refurl|url=https://www.blackoutclubgame.com/faq|title=FAQ &mdash; The Blackout Club|date=2019-08-17}}</ref>|fix=
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# Press {{key|shift|tab}} in-game to bring up the Steam overlay.
 +
# Click '''SETTINGS''' at the bottom of the screen.
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# Go to the '''IN-GAME VOICE''' tab.
 +
# Change '''Recording (audio input) device''' if necessary.
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Adjust Windows Sound Control Panel settings|ref=<ref name="faq microphone"/>|fix=
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# Open the '''Sound''' Control Panel in Windows.
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# Go to the '''Recording''' tab.
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# Disable any unused devices that might be interfering (e.g., a headset with a broken microphone).
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# Right-click on the desired microphone device and set it to '''Enabled''' and '''Default Communication Device'''.
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}}
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 +
{{Fixbox|description=Check settings for OBS or other mic controller/audio monitor software that re-routes audio channels|ref=<ref name="faq microphone"/>}}
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 +
===Other issues===
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{{ii}} See this [https://steamcommunity.com/app/599080/discussions/0/1733217429058436542/ list of fixes] for general issues not listed above.
  
 
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Revision as of 17:47, 14 February 2021

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The Blackout Club
The Blackout Club cover
Developers
Question
Engines
Unreal Engine 4
Release dates
Windows July 30, 2019
Reception
Metacritic 63
OpenCritic 70
IGDB 64
Taxonomy
Microtransactions Cosmetic, Finite spend
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action
Themes Contemporary, Detective/mystery, Horror
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The Blackout Club on IGDB
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Warnings

This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.

General information

Official Discord server
Official subreddit
Official wiki
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Steam
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Windows
All versions require Steam DRM and a constant internet connection for all game modes.[1]

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Founders Club Includes 4 cosmetic items.
Windows
DANCE-FOR-US Believer
Cosmetic Pack
Windows
DIE-FOR-YOU Believer
Cosmetic Pack
Windows
IN-HER-TEETH Believer
Cosmetic Pack
Windows
LAUGH-LAST Believer
Cosmetic Pack
Windows
SEED-THE-GRUDGE Believer
Cosmetic Pack
Windows
SPEAK-AS-ONE Believer
Cosmetic Pack
Windows
THE-MEASURE-CUTS Believer
Cosmetic Pack
Windows
THEE-I-DARE Believer
Cosmetic Pack
Windows

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Cosmetic The Founders Club and several Cosmetic Packs are available as real money purchases. Each contains four cosmetic items for the player character and/or hideout.[2]
Finite spend The Founders Club and each Cosmetic Pack can only be purchased once each.[2]

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete or rename movie files[3]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\TheBlackoutClub\Content\Movies\.
  2. Delete or rename IntroMovie.mp4, OpeningSplash-Blindlight.mp4, and OpeningSplash-Question.mp4.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\
%LOCALAPPDATA%\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\SaveData\<user-id>\Options.cloud.dbags
%LOCALAPPDATA%\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\SaveData\<user-id>\Options.local.dbags
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/599080/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\SaveData\<user-id>\Progress.cloud.dbags
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/599080/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Vert- gameplay.[4] See Increased FOV.
4K Ultra HD
[5]
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Labeled WindowedFullscreen.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives.
Color blind mode
Question is attempting to ensure that no game features are inaccessible to players with color blindness.[6]
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.

Increased FOV

Change the way FOV is calculated[7]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Engine.ini in a text editor.
  3. Add the following lines:
[/Script/Engine.LocalPlayer]
AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV
A significant increase from the default 16:9 value. Compensate by adjusting the in-game FOV slider, if desired.

Input

In-game gameplay settings.
In-game gameplay settings.
In-game keyboard and mouse remapping.
In-game keyboard and mouse remapping.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

  • Default keyboard and mouse controls.

  • Gamepad controls.

Audio

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

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Music, Effects, Ambience, Dialogue, Voice Chat
Surround sound
6.1[8]
Subtitles
Subtitles, Player Character Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
Use Nucleus Coop & Unofficial mod.[1]
LAN play
[1]
Online play
5 Co-op, Versus
The primary game experience is 1-4 player co-op PvE. The optional Stalker mode pits a solo "Stalker" player against a team of 2-4 other players.[9]

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Public and private sessions.
Peer-to-peer
[10]
Dedicated
[10]
Self-hosting
The player who hosts the mission is also the host of the server, and has the ability to kick people from the session.[10]
Direct IP

Issues unresolved

User Interface is misaligned at 4:3 aspect ratio

Some UI elements are inaccessible due to being pushed off-screen at 4:3 resolutions. The Options menu is notably affected by this.[11]

Lights of Rebellion disappear from inventory

Lights of Rebellion can vanish from players' inventories. Use them quickly to avoid losing them.[12]

Issues fixed

Black screen (with audio) after intro videos

Use the -window command line argument[13]

PlayFab connection errors

Allow access through Windows Defender Firewall[14]
Use an alternative DNS server[14]
  1. Open the Network and Sharing Center.
  2. Click on the Internet connection and select Properties.
  3. Select Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
  4. Click the radio button for Use the following DNS server addresses:.
  5. Enter one of the following DNS server pairs:
    • Cloudflare: 1.0.0.1 and 1.1.1.1
    • Google: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
    • OpenDNS: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220
  6. Click OK to save changes.
This fix can also be applied on the router itself rather than on the PC to use these DNS servers on all devices within the network.

Cannot interact with objects in hideout, or hideout is dark

Follow the light to the other train car and follow the instructions there[12]

Cannot find games to invade as Stalker

Try playing with a different Steam Download Region[15]
  1. In Steam, choose Settings from the Steam menu.
  2. Click on Downloads in the list on the left side.
  3. Pick a different Download Region from the drop-down menu.

Game does not recognize microphone for Enhanced Horror

Set recording device in Steam input settings[16]
  1. Press ⇧ Shift+Tab ↹ in-game to bring up the Steam overlay.
  2. Click SETTINGS at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Go to the IN-GAME VOICE tab.
  4. Change Recording (audio input) device if necessary.
Adjust Windows Sound Control Panel settings[16]
  1. Open the Sound Control Panel in Windows.
  2. Go to the Recording tab.
  3. Disable any unused devices that might be interfering (e.g., a headset with a broken microphone).
  4. Right-click on the desired microphone device and set it to Enabled and Default Communication Device.
Check settings for OBS or other mic controller/audio monitor software that re-routes audio channels[16]

Other issues

See this list of fixes for general issues not listed above.

Other information

API

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

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX
Multiplayer Steamworks

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 SP1 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-2550K 3.4 GHz Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 8 GB 16 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 670
AMD Radeon HD 7950
DirectX 11 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
AMD Radeon R9 290X
AMD Radeon RX 480
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 LaN??? :: The Blackout Club General Discussions - last accessed on 2019-08-14
    "You have to have Internet access."
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Steam DLC Page: The Blackout Club - last accessed on 2020-04-25
  3. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-08-13
  4. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-08-14
    Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.
  5. ↑ Steam Community :: Video :: The Blackout Club Gameplay Tutorial 4K - Solo Play - last accessed on 2019-08-14
  6. ↑ FAQ - The Blackout Club Wiki - Is there going to be colorblind support? - last accessed on 2019-08-13
    "Patches (developer) is colorblind, so we are trying to make sure nothing depends on that."
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-08-14
    Tested method recommended by User:Rose.
  8. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-08-23
    Tested with Special K. No audio output was detected on the center channel.
  9. ↑ FAQ - The Blackout Club Wiki - What is the Stalker? How do I play as a Stalker? - last accessed on 2019-08-13
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 FAQ — The Blackout Club - last accessed on 2019-08-01
    "ARE YOU USING DEDICATED SERVERS?: No, matches are hosted P2P since the game is co-op focused and we don't have the same concerns of a competitive game. The person who hosts the mission is also the host of the server, and has the ability to kick people from the session."
  11. ↑ Game UI is misaligned on 4:3 monitors :: The Blackout Club Gameplay Feedback - last accessed on 2019-08-14
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 KNOWN ISSUES (and workarounds) :: The Blackout Club General Discussions - last accessed on 2019-08-14
  13. ↑ Blackscreen after intro, can hear audio :: The Blackout Club Crash Bugs - last accessed on 2019-08-18
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Master Fixes for The Blackout Club :: The Blackout Club General Discussions - last accessed on 2019-08-14
  15. ↑ The Blackout Club - Official Discord #closed-faq - Stalker matchmaking.png - Screenshots - PCGamingWiki PCGW Community - last accessed on 2019-08-17
    "We learned that on steam it looks like the matchmaking for stalker is based on local region (not global) so if your local region is not showing any games to invade you may have better luck if you change your Steam download region to an area like US-Atlanta, etc."
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 FAQ — The Blackout Club - last accessed on 2019-08-17