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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Cyan Worlds}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Cyan Worlds}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Plasma Engine 2.0}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Plasma Engine 2.0}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure, Puzzle }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure, Puzzle }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Myst }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Myst }} | ||
|steam appid = 63650 | |steam appid = 63650 | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | uru_complete_chronicles | DRM-free | Uru: Complete Chronicles | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | uru_complete_chronicles | DRM-free | Uru: Complete Chronicles | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 63650 | DRM-Free | Uru: Complete Chronicles<br> | {{Availability/row| Steam | 63650 | DRM-Free | Uru: Complete Chronicles<br> | ||
− | Does not require the Steam client to run. Has unique patch with a cursor fix and with DirectMusic disabled. | | Windows, OS X | + | Does not require the Steam client to run. Has unique patch with a cursor fix and with DirectMusic disabled. | | Windows, OS X }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Uru: Complete Chronicles comes with the base game and all its expansions | {{ii}} Uru: Complete Chronicles comes with the base game and all its expansions | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{fixbox|description=[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2149-eax-fix-for-uru-complete-chroniclesages-beyond-myst/ EAX Patch]|ref=<ref>https://airtable.com/shrtTsUtiAJQ7wFGI/tblNOTdmp5nHXfFGU/viwjDPuKOjBnIQunv/rec5DHnTjpYhRzdWQ</ref>|fix= | + | {{fixbox|description=[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2149-eax-fix-for-uru-complete-chroniclesages-beyond-myst/ EAX Patch]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://airtable.com/shrtTsUtiAJQ7wFGI/tblNOTdmp5nHXfFGU/viwjDPuKOjBnIQunv/rec5DHnTjpYhRzdWQ|title=airtable.com|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
{{++}} This makes it possible to enable EAX on modern systems using [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1363-dsoal/ DSOAL], [https://openal-soft.org/ Open AL Soft], or [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-creative-alchemy/ Creative ALchemy]. | {{++}} This makes it possible to enable EAX on modern systems using [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1363-dsoal/ DSOAL], [https://openal-soft.org/ Open AL Soft], or [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-creative-alchemy/ Creative ALchemy]. | ||
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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|game}}\{{file|plClientSetup.cfg}}| |
+ | {{P|game}}\{{folder|init}}}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} Config files are encrypted. Use [https://www.guildofwriters.org/wiki/PlasmaShop PlasmaShop] to edit them.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.guildofwriters.org/wiki/PlasmaShop|title=PlasmaShop - Guild of Writers Wiki|date=2023-11-03}}</ref> | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\sav}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\sav}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = Even with Beta patch, 4k is not supported. | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Even with Beta patch, 4k is not supported. Force with [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo2]. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |ray tracing = | + | |ray tracing = |
|ray tracing notes = | |ray tracing notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
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|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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|minOS = 10.13 or greater | |minOS = 10.13 or greater | ||
|minCPU = 1.8 GHz | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz | ||
− | |minRAM = 512MB | + | |minRAM = 512MB |
|minHD = 2.5GB HDD | |minHD = 2.5GB HDD | ||
|minGPU = 3D graphics card with 64MB VRAM | |minGPU = 3D graphics card with 64MB VRAM |
Latest revision as of 03:00, 15 December 2023
Developers | |
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Cyan Worlds | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Plasma Engine 2.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 11, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | 2018 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 79 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Adventure, Puzzle |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, North America |
Series | Myst |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Myst | 1993 |
Riven | 1997 |
realMyst | 2000 |
Myst III: Exile | 2001 |
Uru: Ages Beyond Myst | 2003 |
Myst IV: Revelation | 2004 |
Myst V: End of Ages | 2005 |
Myst Online: Uru Live | 2007 |
realMyst: Masterpiece Edition | 2014 |
Myst (2021) | 2021 |
Riven (2024) | 2024 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
General information
- Official forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v3 DRM[Note 1]. | |||
GOG.com | Uru: Complete Chronicles | |||
Steam | Uru: Complete Chronicles Does not require the Steam client to run. Has unique patch with a cursor fix and with DirectMusic disabled. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Uru: Complete Chronicles comes with the base game and all its expansions
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Uru: To D'ni | Available for free. | |
Uru: The Path of the Shell |
Essential Improvements
Official Beta Patch 1.1.4 for URU: Complete Chronicles[3] |
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EAX Patch[4] |
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Modifications
Drizzle
- Allows, among other features, to install fan-made content and content from Myst Online: Uru Live.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\plClientSetup.cfg [Note 2]<path-to-game>\ init [Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63650/pfx/[Note 3] |
- Config files are encrypted. Use PlasmaShop to edit them.[5]
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\sav[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63650/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | For widescreen support without stretching, see Essential Improvements for the beta patch. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Even with Beta patch, 4k is not supported. Force with dgVoodoo2. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Settings only available in-game. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | See Essential Improvements. | |
Royalty free audio | Uses a single instance of copyrighted music; otherwise, uses royalty free audio. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8 | |
Software renderer | Under "3D Hardware". [REF] denotes reference (no rendering, software mode), while [HAL] denotes hardware acceleration. |
|
Shader Model support | 1.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | Havok | |
Audio | Speex | |
Interface | FreeType | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE | 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz |
Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 256 ATI Radeon 7000 Intel Extreme 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.13 or greater | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5GB HDD | |
Video card (GPU) | 3D graphics card with 64MB VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (63650) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20200215003845/https://forums.cyan.com/viewtopic.php?f=83&t=1587
- ↑ airtable.com - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ PlasmaShop - Guild of Writers Wiki - last accessed on 2023-11-03