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Difference between revisions of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Uncaged Edition"

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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|title        = X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Uncaged Edition
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|title        = X-Men Origins: Wolverine<br>Uncaged Edition
|cover        = X-Men_Origins_Wolverine_cover.jpg
+
|cover        = X-Men Origins Wolverine Uncaged Edition cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Raven Software}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Raven Software}}
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|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|x-men-origins-wolverine|77}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|x-men-origins-wolverine|77}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|x-men-origins-wolverine|72}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|x-men-origins-wolverine-uncaged-edition|73}}
 
|taxonomy    =  
 
|taxonomy    =  
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action }}
 
{{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        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Africa, North America, Supernatural }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | X-Men }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | X-Men }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 +
|steam appid side =
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site=
 +
|hltb        = 11374
 +
|igdb        = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row -->
 +
|lutris      =
 +
|mobygames    = 40541
 
|strategywiki = X-Men Origins: Wolverine
 
|strategywiki = X-Men Origins: Wolverine
|hltb        = 11374
 
|mobygames    = x-men-origins-wolverine-uncaged-edition
 
 
|wikipedia    = X-Men_Origins:_Wolverine_(video_game)
 
|wikipedia    = X-Men_Origins:_Wolverine_(video_game)
 
|winehq      = 9639
 
|winehq      = 9639
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|introduction      =  
 
|introduction      =  
  
|release history  =  
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|release history  = The flagship PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 version of the game, developed by [[Company:Raven Software|Raven Software]], was subtitled '''Uncaged Edition''' to differentiate it from the PlayStation 2 and Wii version by [[Company:Amaze Entertainment|Amaze Entertainment]] and the PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS version by Griptonite Games.
  
|current state    = The game has limited in-game graphic options.
+
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7.39.0006}}. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally.
 
  
 
==Monetization==
 
==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                =
 +
|subscription gaming service =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = The game does not contain microtransactions.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 +
}}
 +
 
===DLC and expansion packs===
 
===DLC and expansion packs===
{{--}} The '''"Custom Combat Arena"''', '''"Ladder Challenge"''' and '''"Environmental Simulator"''' DLCs are available only on consoles.
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{{--}} The '''"Weapon X Arena'''" DLC containing '''"Custom Combat Arena"''', '''"Ladder Challenge"''' and '''"Environmental Simulator"''' modes was never released on PC.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="DET">[http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/323/guide-x-men-origins-wolverine &#91;GUIDE&#93; X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Dead End Thrills]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jigen123|date=2023-10-07|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Open <code>WEngine.ini</code>.
 
# Open <code>WEngine.ini</code>.
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = silver
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = silver
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes= Resolutions up to 1920x1200; for higher resolutions see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/x-men-origins-wolverine/en WSGF entry].
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|widescreen resolution notes= Does not support higher resolutions than 1920x1200. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/x-men-origins-wolverine/en WSGF entry].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/x-men-origins-wolverine/en WSGF entry].
 
|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/x-men-origins-wolverine/en WSGF entry].
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|4k ultra hd notes          = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/x-men-origins-wolverine/en WSGF entry].
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/x-men-origins-wolverine/en WSGF entry].
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  = Use [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0Ad-GMKCuiNOXUwT1NGZmdGQlE Cheat Engine script]<ref name="DET">[http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/323/guide-x-men-origins-wolverine &#91;GUIDE&#93; X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Dead End Thrills]</ref> or see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/x-men-origins-wolverine/en WSGF entry].
+
|fov notes                  = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/x-men-origins-wolverine/en WSGF entry].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = unknown
+
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic notes          = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
 
|anisotropic notes          = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
+
|antialiasing notes        = Force in config file (MaxMultisamples=x Replace x with 2-16). Forcing through your graphics card control panel can cause the hud to bug out.
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              =  
+
|60 fps notes              = Pre-rendered cutscenes are rendered at 30 FPS.
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
|120 fps notes              = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
+
|120 fps notes              = Capped at 62 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|ray tracing                = false
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="DET">[http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/323/guide-x-men-origins-wolverine &#91;GUIDE&#93; X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Dead End Thrills]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jigen123|date=2023-10-07|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Open <code>WEngine.ini</code>.
 
# Open <code>WEngine.ini</code>.
 
# Go to the <code>[SystemSettings]</code> section.
 
# Go to the <code>[SystemSettings]</code> section.
 
# Change the <code>MaxAnisotropy=</code> value to the desired level.
 
# Change the <code>MaxAnisotropy=</code> value to the desired level.
}}
 
 
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="SelfCheck">{{Refcheck|user=TerminatorOST|date=29 March 2019}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Open <code>WEngine.ini</code>.
 
# Go to the <code>[SystemSettings]</code> section.
 
# Change the <code>MaxMultisamples=</code> value to the desired [[MSAA]] level.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="SelfCheck">{{Refcheck|user=TerminatorOST|date=29 March 2019}}</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=<ref name="SelfCheck">{{Refcheck|user=TerminatorOST|date=29 March 2019}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Open <code>WEngine.ini</code>.
 
# Open <code>WEngine.ini</code>.
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="DET">[http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/323/guide-x-men-origins-wolverine &#91;GUIDE&#93; X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Dead End Thrills]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jigen123|date=2023-10-07|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Open <code>WEngine.ini</code>.
 
# Open <code>WEngine.ini</code>.
 
# Go to the <code>[Engine.GameEngine]</code> section.
 
# Go to the <code>[Engine.GameEngine]</code> section.
 
# Set <code>bSmoothFrameRate=</code> to <code>FALSE</code>.
 
# Set <code>bSmoothFrameRate=</code> to <code>FALSE</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Improve textures===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jigen123|date=2023-10-07|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 +
# Open <code>WEngine.ini</code>.
 +
# Go to the <code>[TextureStreaming]</code> section and change following values
 +
<pre>PoolSize=1024
 +
DropMipLevelsLimit=40
 +
StopIncreasingLimit=30
 +
StopStreamingLimit=12
 +
MinFudgeFactor=0.5
 +
FudgeFactorIncreaseRateOfChange=0.3
 +
FudgeFactorDecreaseRateOfChange=-0.2
 +
MinTimeToGuaranteeMinMipCount=0
 +
MaxTimeToGuaranteeMinMipCount=0</pre>
 +
{{ii}} Changing those values may cause stuttering and frame rate drops.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|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        = false
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
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|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
|controller support notes  = Natively supports both XInput and DirectInput controllers.
+
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
|impulse triggers          = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = false
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
+
|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
|other controllers        = unknown
+
|other controllers        = true
|other controllers notes  =  
+
|other controllers notes  = Generic DirectInput controllers are supported.
|other button prompts      = unknown
+
|other button prompts      = generic
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
|button prompts            = Xbox, generic
+
|controller hotplug        = true
|button prompts notes      = Xbox style button prompts with XInput controllers. B1, B2, B3, etc. generic type prompts for DirectInput controllers.
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|simultaneous input        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = 5.1
+
|surround sound notes    = Up to 5.1.
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = true
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = n/a
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Italian
+
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = n/a
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Polish
+
  |language  = German
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = false
  |notes    = [https://gamesub.pl/spolszczenie-x-men-origins-wolverine/ Fan translation]
+
  |notes    = Fan translation, [http://schote.biz/sprachdateien-deutschpatches/9-x-men-origins-wolverine/859-deutsche-texte-untertitel.html download].
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Russian
+
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = n/a
+
  |subtitles = false
  |notes    = Russian local retail release only.
+
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = German
+
  |language  = Polish
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://gamesub.pl/spolszczenie-x-men-origins-wolverine/ download]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = n/a
+
  |subtitles = false
  |notes    = Fan translation, [http://schote.biz/sprachdateien-deutschpatches/9-x-men-origins-wolverine/859-deutsche-texte-untertitel.html download].
+
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-x-men-origins-wolverine-para-portugues-brasil/ download.]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Local retail release only.
 +
|fan      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = n/a
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = true
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = true
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/11/x-men-origins-wolverine.html Helix Mod: X-Men Origins: Wolverine] to improve 3D support.
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/11/x-men-origins-wolverine.html Helix Mod: X-Men Origins: Wolverine] to improve 3D support.
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
|direct3d notes        =  
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|direct3d notes        = A D3D10 setting exists in the config file but the game crashes upon startup.
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw 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        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Remove HUD and FX===
 
===Remove HUD and FX===
{{Fixbox|description=Use helix shader mod|ref=<ref>[https://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/comment/6945/#Comment_6945  &#91;GUIDE&#93; X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Dead End Thrills]</ref>|fix=
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{{ii}} Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/903-x-men-origins-wolverine-fx-remover/ FX Remover mod].
Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/903-x-men-origins-wolverine-fx-remover/ X-Men Origins: Wolverine FX Remover].
 
 
 
Alternative link: [https://www.nexusmods.com/xmenoriginswolverine/mods/1?tab=description Nexus mods]
 
}}
 
 
 
===Better textures===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="DET">[http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/323/guide-x-men-origins-wolverine &#91;GUIDE&#93; X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Dead End Thrills]</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Open <code>WEngine.ini</code>.
 
# Go to the <code>[TextureStreaming]</code> section and change following values
 
<pre>PoolSize=1024
 
DropMipLevelsLimit=40
 
StopIncreasingLimit=30
 
StopStreamingLimit=12
 
MinFudgeFactor=0.5
 
FudgeFactorIncreaseRateOfChange=0.3
 
FudgeFactorDecreaseRateOfChange=-0.2
 
MinTimeToGuaranteeMinMipCount=0
 
MaxTimeToGuaranteeMinMipCount=0</pre>
 
{{ii}} Changing those values may increase stuttering and lead to serious fps drops.
 
}}
 
  
===Graphics tweaks===
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===Skip cutscenes===
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="SelfCheck">{{Refcheck|user=TerminatorOST|date=29 March 2019}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
+
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\WGame\</code>.
# Open <code>WEngine.ini</code>.
+
# Delete or rename {{file|Movies}} folder.
# Go to the <code>[SystemSettings]</code> section and change following values to improve graphics quality
+
'''Notes'''
<pre>AmbientOcclusion=True
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{{ii}} Deleting or renaming the <code>Movies</code> folder skips loading screens, as well as intro videos.
bEnableVSMShadows=True
 
bEnableBranchingPCFShadows=True
 
MaxAnisotropy=16
 
MaxMultisamples=4</pre>
 
{{ii}} Owners of Nvidia graphics card can also turn on Ambient Occlusion in Nvidia Control Panel.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  

Latest revision as of 00:27, 29 April 2024

X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Uncaged Edition
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Uncaged Edition cover
Developers
Raven Software
Publishers
Activision
Russia 1C-SoftClub
Engines
Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows May 1, 2009
Reception
Metacritic 77
IGDB 73
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action
Art styles Realistic
Themes Africa, North America, Supernatural
Series X-Men
X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Uncaged Edition on HowLongToBeat
X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Uncaged Edition on IGDB
X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Uncaged Edition guide on StrategyWiki
X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Uncaged Edition on MobyGames
X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Uncaged Edition on Wikipedia
Subseries of Marvel
X-Men: Madness in Murderworld 1989
X-Men II: The Fall of the Mutants 1990
X-Men vs. Street Fighter 1996
X-Men: Children of the Atom 1997
X-Men: The Ravages of Apocalypse 1997
X2: Wolverine's Revenge 2003
X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse 2005
X-Men: The Official Game 2006
X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Uncaged Edition 2009
Deadpool 2013

X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Uncaged Edition is a singleplayer third-person action game in the X-Men series.

The flagship PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 version of the game, developed by Raven Software, was subtitled Uncaged Edition to differentiate it from the PlayStation 2 and Wii version by Amaze Entertainment and the PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS version by Griptonite Games.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SecuROM 7.39.0006 DRM.
Windows

Monetization

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

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions The game does not contain microtransactions.

DLC and expansion packs

The "Weapon X Arena" DLC containing "Custom Combat Arena", "Ladder Challenge" and "Environmental Simulator" modes was never released on PC.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Edit config file[1]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open WEngine.ini.
  3. Go to the [FullScreenMovie] section and change following values like below
;StartupMovies=Copyright
;StartupMovies=ravenlogo
;StartupMovies=ATVI_logo
;StartupMovies=MARVEL_INTRO
;StartupMovies=FOX_LOGO
;StartupMovies=UE3_logo
;StartupMovies=blank

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Wolverine\WGame\Config\

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Wolverine\WGame\SaveData\

Video

In-game settings.
In-game settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Does not support higher resolutions than 1920x1200. See the WSGF entry.
Multi-monitor
See the WSGF entry.
Ultra-widescreen
See the WSGF entry.
4K Ultra HD
See the WSGF entry.
Field of view (FOV)
See the WSGF entry.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See Anisotropic filtering (AF).
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Force in config file (MaxMultisamples=x Replace x with 2-16). Forcing through your graphics card control panel can cause the hud to bug out.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See Vertical sync (Vsync).
60 FPS
Pre-rendered cutscenes are rendered at 30 FPS.
120+ FPS
Capped at 62 FPS. See High frame rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Edit config file[2]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open WEngine.ini.
  3. Go to the [SystemSettings] section.
  4. Change the MaxAnisotropy= value to the desired level.

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Edit config file[3]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open WEngine.ini.
  3. Go to the [SystemSettings] section.
  4. Change UseVsync=False to UseVsync=True

High frame rate

Edit config file[4]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open WEngine.ini.
  3. Go to the [Engine.GameEngine] section.
  4. Set bSmoothFrameRate= to FALSE.

Improve textures

Edit config file[5]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open WEngine.ini.
  3. Go to the [TextureStreaming] section and change following values
PoolSize=1024
DropMipLevelsLimit=40
StopIncreasingLimit=30
StopStreamingLimit=12
MinFudgeFactor=0.5
FudgeFactorIncreaseRateOfChange=0.3
FudgeFactorDecreaseRateOfChange=-0.2
MinTimeToGuaranteeMinMipCount=0
MaxTimeToGuaranteeMinMipCount=0
Changing those values may cause stuttering and frame rate drops.

Input

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 5.1.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Fan translation, download.
Italian
Polish
Fan translation, download
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Local retail release only.
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
Use Helix Mod: X-Men Origins: Wolverine to improve 3D support.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c A D3D10 setting exists in the config file but the game crashes upon startup.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Remove HUD and FX

Use the FX Remover mod.

Skip cutscenes

Delete/rename files[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\WGame\.
  2. Delete or rename Movies folder.

Notes

Deleting or renaming the Movies folder skips loading screens, as well as intro videos.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 3000+
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT
ATI Radeon X1800
256 MB of VRAM


References

  1. Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2023-10-07
  2. Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2023-10-07
  3. Verified by User:TerminatorOST on 29 March 2019
  4. Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2023-10-07
  5. Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2023-10-07