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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Giant Sparrow}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Giant Sparrow}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|SCE Santa Monica Studio}}
 
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Annapurna Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Annapurna Interactive}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref>[http://venturebeat.com/2015/06/12/behind-the-haunting-inspiration-for-what-remains-of-edith-finch/ Behind the haunting inspiration for What Remains of Edith Finch | GamesBeat | Games | by Dean Takahashi]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref>[http://venturebeat.com/2015/06/12/behind-the-haunting-inspiration-for-what-remains-of-edith-finch/ Behind the haunting inspiration for What Remains of Edith Finch | GamesBeat | Games | by Dean Takahashi]</ref><ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2021-12-06}}</ref>|build=4.10}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 25, 2017}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 25, 2017}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|what-remains-of-edith-finch|87}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|what-remains-of-edith-finch|87}}
 
|taxonomy    =  
 
|taxonomy    =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Adventure }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Adventure, Exploration }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Detective/mystery }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Detective/mystery }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{GOG.com links|1651927092}}
+
{{GOG.com links|1651927092|what_remains_of_edith_finch}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/501300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/501300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | what-remains-of-edith-finch | DRM-free | Can be run DRM-free when launched directly from the executable with <code>-EpicPortal</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-01-31|}}</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | what-remains-of-edith-finch | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from the executable with the <code>-EpicPortal</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-01-31|}}</ref> | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | what-remains-of-edith-finch | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5463-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | what_remains_of_edith_finch | DRM-free |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | what_remains_of_edith_finch | DRM-free |  |  | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Microsoft store | bslglg8p9t01 | Microsoft store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | what-remains-of-edith-finch | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Microsoft store | bslglg8p9t01 | DRM-Free | Purchase includes a digital copy on Xbox consoles; PC version does not support Xbox Live.|  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 501300 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 501300 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = {{PAGENAME}} has no microtransactions.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\FinchGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\FinchGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\AnnapurnaInteractive.WhatRemainsofEdithFinch_c96c51jf6wkvm\LocalCache\Local\FinchGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\FinchGame\Saved\SaveGames\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\FinchGame\Saved\SaveGames\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\AnnapurnaInteractive.WhatRemainsofEdithFinch_c96c51jf6wkvm\LocalCache\Local\FinchGame\Saved\SaveGames\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
−
|epic games store       = true
+
|epic games launcher       = false
−
|epic games store notes =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|discord               =  
+
|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
−
|gog galaxy             = false
+
|gog galaxy               = false
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             = unknown
+
|xbox cloud               = unknown
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/what-remains-edith-finch/en WSGF entry].
 
|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/what-remains-edith-finch/en WSGF entry].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/what-remains-edith-finch/en WSGF entry].
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=169943#p169943 related WSGF thread] or the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/what-remains-edith-finch/en WSGF entry].
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Maximum resolution affected by Windows High DPI Scaling, see fix below
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=174928#p174928 WSGF topic].
 
|fov notes                  = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=174928#p174928 WSGF topic].
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|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = true
+
|anisotropic                = limited
 
|anisotropic notes          = Scales with the textures option.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Scales with the textures option.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
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r.SceneColorFringe.Max=0
 
r.SceneColorFringe.Max=0
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
 +
}}
 +
 +
===FPS Cap===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Override FPS Cap|ref={{cn|date=October 2023}}|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code>.
 +
# Add the following and save the file.
 +
<pre>
 +
[/Script/SystemSettings]
 +
t.MaxFPS=X
 +
</pre>
 +
#Replace X with the value you want the FPS cap to be set at. Note: doesn't turn off the cap, just overrides the in game 120fps cap and sets it to whatever value you specify.
 +
}}
 +
===Correct resolution on Windows with High DPI Scaling===
 +
{{ii}} On Windows, when Display Scaling is enabled, the game is scaled by default, affecting maximum resolution (e.g. at 4k with 200% scale, the maximum resolution is 1080p)
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable scaling for game executable|ref={{cn|date=October 2022}}|fix=
 +
# Go into <code>{{p|game}}\FinchGame\Binaries\Win64</code>.
 +
# Right click <code>FinchGame.exe</code> and select Properties.
 +
# Click the Compatibility tab, and then click <code>Change high DPI settings</code>.
 +
# Check the box to override high DPI scaling behaviour, making sure Application is selected in the dropdown.
 +
# Press OK on both windows to save, and launch the game normally.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|light bar support        = true
 
|light bar support        = true
 
|light bar support notes  = Static blue.
 
|light bar support notes  = Static blue.
−
|dualshock 4 modes        = Only wired.
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|dualshock 4 modes        = Wired, V2
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  = V2 tested.
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  = V2 tested.
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
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  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Russian
+
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
+
  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
−
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/05/what-remains-of-edith-finch-dx11.html Helix Mod: What Remains of Edith Finch (DX11)].
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/05/what-remains-of-edith-finch-dx11.html Helix Mod: What Remains of Edith Finch (DX11)].
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
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|vorpx modes                = G3D
 
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 +
|vr only                    = unknown
 
|htc vive                    = hackable
 
|htc vive                    = hackable
 
|htc vive notes              = See [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMKM9kusNyw YouTube video] or [http://www.interleave-vr.com/docs/VorpXInstructions_WRoEF.pdf written PDF guide.]
 
|htc vive notes              = See [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMKM9kusNyw YouTube video] or [http://www.interleave-vr.com/docs/VorpXInstructions_WRoEF.pdf written PDF guide.]
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|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Achievements failing to unlock in Microsoft Store version===
 +
Multiple player reports indicate that none of the achievements of the PC version of the game can be unlocked despite being listed.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/XboxGamePass/comments/kz4mt1/achievements_for_what_remains_of_edith_finch_wont/|title=Achievements for 'What Remains of Edith Finch' won't unlock?|date=2021-02-22}}</ref>
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|minOS    = Vista SP2
 
|minOS    = Vista SP2
−
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3 2125 3.30 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3-2125 3.30 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 5 GB
 
|minHD    = 5 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 750
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 750
−
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon 7790  
+
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7790  
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
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|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
−
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required.
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|notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 09:20, 22 October 2023

What Remains of Edith Finch
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Developers
Giant Sparrow
Publishers
Annapurna Interactive
Engines
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows April 25, 2017
Reception
Metacritic 89
OpenCritic 89
IGDB 87
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Adventure, Exploration
Themes Contemporary, Detective/mystery
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What Remains of Edith Finch on Wikipedia
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General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
 DRM-free when launched directly from the executable with the -EpicPortal command line argument.[3]
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Microsoft Store
DRM-free after installation through Microsoft Store client (notes may include more details)
 Purchase includes a digital copy on Xbox consoles; PC version does not support Xbox Live.
Windows
Steam
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Windows

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions What Remains of Edith Finch has no microtransactions.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\FinchGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\AnnapurnaInteractive.WhatRemainsofEdithFinch_c96c51jf6wkvm\LocalCache\Local\FinchGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/501300/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\FinchGame\Saved\SaveGames\
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\AnnapurnaInteractive.WhatRemainsofEdithFinch_c96c51jf6wkvm\LocalCache\Local\FinchGame\Saved\SaveGames\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/501300/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings
Video settings

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Non-16:9 resolutions have black bars (see the WSGF entry).
Multi-monitor
 
 See the WSGF entry.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See the related WSGF thread or the WSGF entry.
4K Ultra HD
 
 Maximum resolution affected by Windows High DPI Scaling, see fix below
Field of view (FOV)
See the WSGF topic.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Scales with the textures option.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Low, Medium, High, Ultra.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 120 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.

Chromatic aberration

Disable chromatic aberration[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Engine.ini.
  3. Add the following and save the file.
[/Script/Engine.RendererSettings]
r.SceneColorFringe.Max=0

FPS Cap

Override FPS Cap[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Engine.ini.
  3. Add the following and save the file.
[/Script/SystemSettings]
t.MaxFPS=X
  1. Replace X with the value you want the FPS cap to be set at. Note: doesn't turn off the cap, just overrides the in game 120fps cap and sets it to whatever value you specify.

Correct resolution on Windows with High DPI Scaling

On Windows, when Display Scaling is enabled, the game is scaled by default, affecting maximum resolution (e.g. at 4k with 200% scale, the maximum resolution is 1080p)
Disable scaling for game executable[citation needed]
  1. Go into <path-to-game>\FinchGame\Binaries\Win64.
  2. Right click FinchGame.exe and select Properties.
  3. Click the Compatibility tab, and then click Change high DPI settings.
  4. Check the box to override high DPI scaling behaviour, making sure Application is selected in the dropdown.
  5. Press OK on both windows to save, and launch the game normally.

Input

Input settings
Input settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
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
Not used
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Not used
Light bar support
Static blue.
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired,

V2 tested.
Tracked motion controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Can't be disabled.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

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

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Sound effects, Dialog, Music.
Surround sound
7.0 Surround
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
See Mute on focus lost.

Mute on focus lost

Set mute in background[citation needed]
  1. Download Special K.
  2. Copy SpecialK64.dll to <path-to-game>\FinchGame\Binaries\Win64\.
  3. Rename SpecialK64.dll to dxgi.dll.
  4. Start the game and exit.
  5. Open dxgi.ini in the same folder.
  6. Change MuteInBackground=false to MuteInBackground=true under [Window.System].

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: What Remains of Edith Finch (DX11).
vorpX
G3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Headsets
SteamVR
See YouTube video or written PDF guide.
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
See YouTube video or written PDF guide.
Windows Mixed Reality
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR.
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
Traditional controller
See Input for details.
Keyboard/Mouse

Issues unresolved

Achievements failing to unlock in Microsoft Store version

Multiple player reports indicate that none of the achievements of the PC version of the game can be unlocked despite being listed.[4]

Other information

API

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

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Vista SP2
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-2125 3.30 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 5 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 750
AMD Radeon HD 7790
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.10[1][2]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References