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| − | {{ | + | {{State|state=unplayable}} |
| − | {{ | + | {{disambig|the original 2019 battle royal game|the 2022 reboot|[[The Cycle: Frontier]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = The Cycle cover. | + | |cover = The Cycle cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Yager Development}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | |engines = | + | |engines = |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|Cancelled|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mmobomb.com/news/the-cycle-to-refund-all-2021-purchases-original-version-of-game-shuts-down|title=The original Cycle shuts down, offers refunds|date=2022-06-10}}</ref>}} |
| − | |steam appid = | + | |taxonomy = |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Cycle }} | ||
| + | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |official site= https://thecycle.game/ | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = cycle | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 19503 |
| + | |license = free-to-play | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/thecycle Official Discord server] |
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/thecyclegame/ Reddit Community Discussions] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://thecycle.wiki Official Game Wiki] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | thecycle | Epic Games Store | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | thecycle | Epic Games Store | Same store page for reboot. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
| − | {{ | + | }} |
| + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|offline=no}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Remove the logo and game introduction files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-19|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Prospect\Content\Movies\</code> | ||
| + | # Delete or rename the files containing '''Logo''' and '''Promo''' in the names. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Game updates may restore them. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
| + | {{Image|The Cycle - in-game game settings.png|In-game game settings.}} | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Prospect\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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = true |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|The Cycle - in-game video settings.png|In-game video settings.}} |
| + | {{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 = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Although ultrawide works the UI is often buggy and misplaced because of the alternate aspect ratio.{{cn}} |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | <br>FOV is Ver+ so playing at higher aspect ratios makes it very hard to see the bottom of the character, and can hide it almost completely in some menu screens.{{cn|Vert+ would mean the vertical FOV increases.}} |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
| − | |fov = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = While fullscreen the user can pick any resolution supported by their display driver, all modes default to the monitors native resolution. |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov = true |
| − | |windowed = | + | |fov notes = 80° to 110°. |
| + | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = true | ||
|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 = 30-144, or unlimited. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = hackable |
| − | |hdr notes = | + | |hdr notes = Cannot be enabled through in-game menu. See [[#High dynamic range (HDR)|HDR]]. |
| − | |color blind = | + | |ray tracing = unknown |
| − | |color blind notes = | + | |ray tracing notes = |
| + | |color blind = true | ||
| + | |color blind notes = Deuteranomaly, Protanomaly, and Tritanope settings with "Severity" slider that changes the intensity of the filter. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ===High dynamic range (HDR)=== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{ii}} HDR is disabled by default. |
| − | |key remap = | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable HDR|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ultragamer2004|date=2020-06-14|}}</ref>|fix= |
| + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
| + | # Open <code>GameUserSettings.ini</code> with a text editor.. | ||
| + | # Find <code>bUseHDRDisplayOutput=False</code> | ||
| + | # Change Value of <code>bUseHDRDisplayOutput</code> from <code>False</code> to <code>True</code> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Image|The Cycle - in-game colorblind settings.png|In-game color blind settings.}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Image|The Cycle - in-game input settings.png|In-game input settings.}} | ||
| + | {{Input | ||
| + | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Includes extra sliders for ADS and scoped aiming and ability to change sensitivity for each scope in the game. |
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = X and Y axis inversion available. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
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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 = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|The Cycle - in-game audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, music, sound effects, dialogue, hitmarker, voice chat. |
| + | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = unknown | |closed captions = unknown | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Workaround, add the following code to the Engine.ini file located here: |
| + | C:\Users\<Username>\AppData\Local\Prospect\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor | ||
| + | <pre>[Audio] | ||
| + | UnfocusedVolumeMultiplier=0.0 | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 20 |
| − | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op |
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = PvEvP in solo, duo or squad based mathes. Approximately 50 players are put in a multiplayer persistent station when they load into the game. |
| − | |asynchronous = | + | |asynchronous = false |
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
| − | }}{{Network/Connections | + | }} |
| − | |matchmaking = | + | {{Network/Connections |
| + | |matchmaking = true | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = unknown |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = unknown |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = unknown |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
| + | As of 2/14/2020, mouse sensitivity seems heavily dependent on the framerate. There's probably a config setting to fix this, similar to other unreal engine games.{{cn|date=2022-06-10|reason=}} | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = PhysX | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = Easy Anti-Cheat | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = The Cycle is an official partner of EAC.<ref>The Cycle is an official partner of EAC. https://www.easy.ac/en-us/partners/</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = 7 | + | |minOS = 7, 8, 10 |
|minCPU = Intel Core i5 2.6 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Core i5 2.6 GHz | ||
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 6 GB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 20 GB |
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 | ||
| − | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 560 |
|minDX = 11 | |minDX = 11 | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
| − | |recCPU = Intel Core | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 2.8 GHz |
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 24 GB |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | ||
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 580 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 580 | ||
| − | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required. | + | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required. <br> {{ii}} Storage space requirements consistently changes, the game requires 20 GB as of Release 16/July 8th 2020. <br> {{ii}} 24 GB of space is recommended because that is the largest the game has been in past updates. |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 19:02, 18 February 2023
This product is no longer playable in any capacity. It is covered here for historical reference.
This page is for the original 2019 battle royal game. For the 2022 reboot, see The Cycle: Frontier.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Yager Development | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 4 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | Cancelled[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Multiplayer |
| Series | The Cycle |
 |
|
| The Cycle | |
|---|---|
| The Cycle | 2019 |
| The Cycle: Frontier | 2022 |
The Cycle is a cancelled multiplayer game in the The Cycle series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Store (unavailable) | |
Same store page for reboot. | |
- All versions require a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Remove the logo and game introduction files[2] |
|---|
|
Game data
In-game game settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Prospect\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher |
Video
In-game video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Although ultrawide works the UI is often buggy and misplaced because of the alternate aspect ratio.[citation needed]
FOV is Ver+ so playing at higher aspect ratios makes it very hard to see the bottom of the character, and can hide it almost completely in some menu screens.[citation needed] |
||
| 4K Ultra HD | While fullscreen the user can pick any resolution supported by their display driver, all modes default to the monitors native resolution. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | 80° to 110°. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 30-144, or unlimited. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | Cannot be enabled through in-game menu. See HDR. | ||
| Color blind mode | Deuteranomaly, Protanomaly, and Tritanope settings with "Severity" slider that changes the intensity of the filter. | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
High dynamic range (HDR)
- HDR is disabled by default.
| Enable HDR[3] |
|---|
|
In-game color blind settings.
Input
In-game input settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Includes extra sliders for ADS and scoped aiming and ability to change sensitivity for each scope in the game. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | X and Y axis inversion available. | |
| 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 |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, music, sound effects, dialogue, hitmarker, voice chat. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Workaround, add the following code to the Engine.ini file located here:
C:\Users\<Username>\AppData\Local\Prospect\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor [Audio] UnfocusedVolumeMultiplier=0.0 |
|
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 20 | Versus, Co-op PvEvP in solo, duo or squad based mathes. Approximately 50 players are put in a multiplayer persistent station when they load into the game. |
||
| Asynchronous multiplayer | ||||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
As of 2/14/2020, mouse sensitivity seems heavily dependent on the framerate. There's probably a config setting to fix this, similar to other unreal engine games.[citation needed]
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | PhysX | |
| Anti-cheat | Easy Anti-Cheat | The Cycle is an official partner of EAC.[4] |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i5 2.8 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | 24 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 AMD Radeon RX 560 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 580 |
- A 64-bit system is required.
- Storage space requirements consistently changes, the game requires 20 GB as of Release 16/July 8th 2020.
- 24 GB of space is recommended because that is the largest the game has been in past updates.
References
- ↑ The original Cycle shuts down, offers refunds - last accessed on 2022-06-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-19
- ↑ Verified by User:Ultragamer2004 on 2020-06-14
- ↑ The Cycle is an official partner of EAC. https://www.easy.ac/en-us/partners/