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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}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 2003}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|2018}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|uru-ages-beyond-myst|79}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure, Puzzle }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Myst }} | ||
|steam appid = 63650 | |steam appid = 63650 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658827 |
+ | |official site= https://cyan.com/games/uru/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 10852 | ||
+ | |igdb = uru-ages-beyond-myst | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = uru-ages-beyond-myst | ||
|wikipedia = Uru: Ages Beyond Myst | |wikipedia = Uru: Ages Beyond Myst | ||
|winehq = 4045 | |winehq = 4045 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://forums.cyan.com/index.php Official forums] | {{mm}} [http://forums.cyan.com/index.php Official forums] | ||
− | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658827|myst_series|for game series}} | |
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/63650/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v3}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | uru_complete_chronicles | DRM-free | Uru: | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | uru_complete_chronicles | DRM-free | Uru: Complete Chronicles | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 63650 | | + | {{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 }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Uru: | + | {{ii}} Uru: Complete Chronicles comes with the base game and all its expansions |
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Uru: To D'ni | Available for free. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Uru: To D'ni | Available for free. | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Uru: The Path of the Shell | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Uru: The Path of the Shell | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential Improvements== | ||
+ | {{fixbox|description=Official Beta Patch 1.1.4 for URU: Complete Chronicles|ref=<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20200215003845/https://forums.cyan.com/viewtopic.php?f=83&t=1587</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}} Allows widescreen without stretching. | ||
+ | * the latest beta patch can be found on [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2079-uru-complete-chronicles-beta-patch/ pcgamingwiki.] | ||
+ | {{ii}} As of December 29, 2020, this is still newer than the Steam and GOG versions. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{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]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Modifications== | ||
+ | ===[https://guildofwriters.org/wiki/Drizzle Drizzle]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Allows, among other features, to install fan-made content and content from [[Myst Online: Uru Live]]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | + | {{Image|Uru Ages Beyond Myst General.png|In-game general settings.}} | |
− | + | {{Image|Uru Ages Beyond Myst Advanced.png|In-game advanced settings.}} | |
+ | |||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{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/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\sav}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|Uru Ages Beyond Myst Launcher Video.png|Launcher video settings.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/uru-ages-beyond-myst |
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= For widescreen support without stretching, see [[#Essential_Improvements|Essential Improvements]] for the beta patch. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |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 tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | |color blind = | + | |120 fps = true |
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | + | {{Image|Uru Ages Beyond Myst Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | |
− | + | {{Image|Uru Ages Beyond Myst Controls.png|In-game control layout/settings.}} | |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|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 = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |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= unknown | ||
+ | |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 = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |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== |
− | + | {{Image|Uru Ages Beyond Myst Launcher Audio.png|Launcher audio settings.}} | |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Settings only available in-game. | |separate volume notes = Settings only available in-game. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = See [[#Essential_Improvements|Essential Improvements]]. |
+ | |royalty free audio = true | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = Uses a single instance of copyrighted music; otherwise, uses royalty free audio. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = 1.1 | |shader model versions = 1.1 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recOS = 2000, ME, XP | |recOS = 2000, ME, XP | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz |
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
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|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |minOS = 10.13 or greater | ||
+ | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 512MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 2.5GB HDD | ||
+ | |minGPU = 3D graphics card with 64MB VRAM | ||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = | ||
+ | |minother = | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 03:00, 15 December 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 | ||
---|---|---|
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) | ||
---|---|---|
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