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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|NIS America}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|NIS America}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Clouded Leopard Entertainment|Asia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Introduction
 
{{Introduction
|introduction      =  
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|introduction      = '''''Ys IX: Monstrum Nox''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} {{Glossary:third-person}} {{Glossary:ARPG}} game in the [[Series:Ys|Ys]] series originally released in 2019 for PlayStation 4.
  
|release history  =  
+
|release history  = It was developed by [[Company:Nihon Falcom|Nihon Falcom]], while the PC port was handled by [[Company:Engine Software|Engine Software]] and [[Company:PH3 Games|PH3 Games]]. The game was published by [[Company:NIS America|NIS America]] on multiple storefronts on July 6, 2021.
 +
 
 +
A demo of the game was made available on June 16, 2021 for players to try out the game prior to release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/1645600/subs/|title=Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Demo, Release Date 16 June 2021 – 17:00:17 UTC|date=2021-07-07}}</ref>
  
 
|current state    =
 
|current state    =
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [https://discord.com/invite/76DAxQd Publisher Discord server]
 
{{GOG.com links|1966471371|ys_ix_monstrum_nox}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1966471371|ys_ix_monstrum_nox}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1351630/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1351630/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | ys-ix-monstrum-nox | unknown | Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | ys-ix-monstrum-nox | drm-free | Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | ys_ix_monstrum_nox | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|ys_ix_monstrum_nox_digital_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GOG.com|ys_ix_monstrum_nox_digital_ultimate_edition|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | ys_ix_monstrum_nox | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|ys_ix_monstrum_nox_digital_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GOG.com|ys_ix_monstrum_nox_digital_ultimate_edition|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | ys-ix-monstrum-nox-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|ys-ix-monstrum-nox-digital-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GMG|ys-ix-monstrum-nox-digital-ultimate-edition-pc|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | ys-ix-monstrum-nox-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|ys-ix-monstrum-nox-digital-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GMG|ys-ix-monstrum-nox-digital-ultimate-edition-pc|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | ys-ix-monstrum-nox | Steam | {{store link|Humble|ys-ix-monstrum-nox-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Humble|ys-ix-monstrum-nox-ultimate-edition|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | ys-ix-monstrum-nox | Steam | {{store link|Humble|ys-ix-monstrum-nox-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Humble|ys-ix-monstrum-nox-ultimate-edition|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1351630 | drm-free | The game can be launched without Steam running.<br>{{store link|Steam-bundle|21568|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Steam-bundle|21569|Ultimate Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1351630 | drm-free | The game can be launched without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fayaine|date=2021-07-07|comment=Launched the game while Steam was not running. The game did not start up Steam and instantly started up.}}</ref><br>{{store link|Steam-bundle|21568|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Steam-bundle|21569|Ultimate Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1732330 | Steam | Traditional Chinese and Korean only. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Monetization==
 
==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Monstrum Memoirs | A 20 page mini artbook.<br>Available for free during the first week of release. | Windows }}
+
{{DLC/row| Consumable Bundle | A bundle of consumables.<br>Available with the ultimate edition. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Bonus Costumes and Items | Outfits for the characters and some early items.<br>Available with the deluxe or ultimate edition. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Monstrum Troupe Bundle | Outfits for the characters.<br>Available with the deluxe or ultimate edition. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Attachments Bundle | 30 attachments, self-assertion panels, headwear, and weapons.<br>Available with the deluxe or ultimate edition. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Melodies of the Macabre | A 5 song mini soundtrack.<br>Available for free during the first week of release. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Melodies of the Macabre | A 5 song mini soundtrack.<br>Available for free during the first week of release. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Chains and Chansons Official Digital Soundtrack | A 15 song soundtrack.<br>Available with the deluxe or ultimate edition during the first week of release. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Chains and Chansons Official Digital Soundtrack | A 15 song soundtrack.<br>Available with the deluxe or ultimate edition during the first week of release. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Monstrum Memoirs | A 20 page mini artbook.<br>Available for free during the first week of release. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Nails in the Coffin Digital Art Book & Ys IX Prequel: The Lost Sword Short Novel | An artbook and short novel.<br>Available with the deluxe or ultimate edition during the first week of release. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Nails in the Coffin Digital Art Book & Ys IX Prequel: The Lost Sword Short Novel | An artbook and short novel.<br>Available with the deluxe or ultimate edition during the first week of release. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Bonus Costumes and Items | Outfits for the characters and some early items.<br>Available with the deluxe or ultimate edition. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Attachments Bundle | 30 attachments, self-assertion panels, headwear, and weapons.<br>Available with the deluxe or ultimate edition. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Monstrum Troupe Bundle | Outfits for the characters.<br>Available with the deluxe or ultimate edition. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Consumable Bundle | A bundle full of consumables.<br>Available with the deluxe or ultimate edition. | Windows }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\\Ys9\settings.xml}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Ys9\settings.xml}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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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
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       = unknown
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|epic games launcher       = false
|epic games store notes =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             = true
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|gog galaxy               = true
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video==
 
==Video==
{{Image|YsIXGraphics.png|Graphics options}}
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{{Image|YsIXGraphics.png|Graphics settings}}
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes= <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1351630/view/2958284143986944520|title=Ys IX on PC - Behind the Scenes
+
|widescreen resolution notes= <ref name="behind">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1351630/view/2958284143986944520|title=Ys IX on PC - Behind the Scenes
 
|date=2021-07-07}}</ref>
 
|date=2021-07-07}}</ref>
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1351630/view/2958284143986944520|title=Ys IX on PC - Behind the Scenes
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{Term|Hor+}} scaling. {{Term|FMV}}s are {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9 aspect ratio.<ref name="behind"/><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fayaine|date=2021-07-07|comment=Checked the pre rendered video files which are only available at 1080p/16:9.}}</ref>
|date=2021-07-07}}</ref>
 
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1351630/view/2958284143986944520|title=Ys IX on PC - Behind the Scenes
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = <ref name="behind"/>
|date=2021-07-07}}</ref>
 
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
|fov notes                  = 21 settings.
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|fov notes                  = Slider with 21 positions.
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          = Off, Medium, High.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Off, Medium, High.
|antialiasing              = limited
+
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = On/Off toggle.
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|antialiasing notes        = On/Off toggle for [[FXAA]]. [[SSAA]] from 0.5x to 2.0x.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate capped at 30, 60, 120 or 144 FPS.
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|120 fps notes              = Choice of 30, 60, 120 or 144 FPS.
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind                = true
|color blind notes          = Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia.
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|color blind notes          = Accessible from Game settings. Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
<gallery>
 +
YsIXDisplayOptions.png|Display settings
 +
YsIXBattleSettings.png|Battle settings
 +
</gallery>
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
 +
{{Image|YsIXCameraSettings.png|Camera settings}}
 +
{{Image|YsIXGameSettings.png|Game settings}}
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
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|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Horizontal and vertical speed in 21 settings. Setting also affects controller input.
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = Horizontal and vertical speed sliders with 21 positions.<br>Setting also affects controller input.
 
|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 = '''Vertical Camera''' can also be inverted. Setting also affects controller input.
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = '''Horizontal Camera''' can also be inverted. Setting also affects controller input.
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|controller remap notes    = Skills and camera movement cannot be remapped.
 
|controller remap notes    = Skills and camera movement cannot be remapped.
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
|controller sensitivity notes= Horizontal and vertical speed in 21 settings. Setting also affects mouse input.
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|controller sensitivity notes= Horizontal and vertical speed sliders with 21 positions.<br>Setting also affects mouse input.
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
|invert controller y-axis notes= '''Vertical Camera''' can also be inverted. Setting also affects controller input. Setting also affects mouse input.
+
|invert controller y-axis notes= '''Horizontal Camera''' can also be inverted. Setting also affects mouse input.
 
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
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|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
|other button prompts      = Xbox, DualShock, Nintendo
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|other button prompts      = Nintendo
 
|other button prompts notes= Also [[Controller:Stadia Controller|Stadia Controller]].
 
|other button prompts notes= Also [[Controller:Stadia Controller|Stadia Controller]].
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
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|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api          = true
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input          = true
 
|steam hook input notes    =  
 
|steam hook input notes    =  
 
|steam input presets      = false
 
|steam input presets      = false
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
<gallery>
 +
YsIXKeybindOptions.png|Rebind settings
 +
</gallery>
  
 
==Audio==
 
==Audio==
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|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = BGM, SE, Voice.
 
|separate volume notes    = BGM, SE, Voice.
|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          =  
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|subtitles notes          = Text speed option for slow, normal, fast and instant.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
|red book cd audio        =  
 
|red book cd audio        =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Only available in the Asian release.<br>[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Ph411a7at/ Fan translation], based on the official Chinese text, for the NIS America version.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
|language  = Korean
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|language  = Korean
|interface = true
+
|interface = true
|audio    = false
+
|audio    = false
|subtitles = true
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|subtitles = true
|notes    = Clouded Leopard release only.
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|notes    = Only available in the Asian release.
|fan      = false
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|fan      =  
}}
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  |ref       =  
{{L10n/switch
 
|language = Traditional Chinese
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    = Clouded Leopard release only.
 
|fan       = false
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 11
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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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        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux powerpc app      =  
 
|linux powerpc app      =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            =  
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|audio            = OGG Vorbis, Vorbis
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 12:54, 27 January 2024

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox cover
Developers
Nihon Falcom
Windows Engine Software
Windows PH3 Games
Publishers
NIS America
Asia Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Release dates
Windows July 6, 2021
Reception
OpenCritic 82
IGDB 85
Taxonomy
Monetization DLC
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres ARPG, Hack and slash
Art styles Anime
Themes Fantasy
Series Ys
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox on HowLongToBeat
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox on IGDB
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox guide on StrategyWiki
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox on MobyGames
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox on Wikipedia
Ancient Land of Ys 1989
Ys II Special 1994
Ys Eternal 1998
Ys II Eternal 2000
Ys I II Complete 2001
Ys V: Lost Kefin, Kingdom of Sand 2003
Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim 2003
Ys: The Oath in Felghana 2005
Ys Origin 2006
Ys Online: The Call of Solum 2009
Ys I & II Chronicles+ 2009
Ys Seven 2012
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA 2018
Ys: Memories of Celceta 2018
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox 2021
Ys X: Nordics 2024

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is a singleplayer third-person ARPG game in the Ys series originally released in 2019 for PlayStation 4.

It was developed by Nihon Falcom, while the PC port was handled by Engine Software and PH3 Games. The game was published by NIS America on multiple storefronts on July 6, 2021.

A demo of the game was made available on June 16, 2021 for players to try out the game prior to release.[1]

General information

Publisher Discord server
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)
Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available.
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available.
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
The game can be launched without Steam running.[2]
Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Traditional Chinese and Korean only.
Windows

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Consumable Bundle A bundle of consumables.
Available with the ultimate edition.
Windows
Bonus Costumes and Items Outfits for the characters and some early items.
Available with the deluxe or ultimate edition.
Windows
Monstrum Troupe Bundle Outfits for the characters.
Available with the deluxe or ultimate edition.
Windows
Attachments Bundle 30 attachments, self-assertion panels, headwear, and weapons.
Available with the deluxe or ultimate edition.
Windows
Melodies of the Macabre A 5 song mini soundtrack.
Available for free during the first week of release.
Windows
Chains and Chansons Official Digital Soundtrack A 15 song soundtrack.
Available with the deluxe or ultimate edition during the first week of release.
Windows
Monstrum Memoirs A 20 page mini artbook.
Available for free during the first week of release.
Windows
Nails in the Coffin Digital Art Book & Ys IX Prequel: The Lost Sword Short Novel An artbook and short novel.
Available with the deluxe or ultimate edition during the first week of release.
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Ys9\settings.xml
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1351630/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Falcom\Ys9\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1351630/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

Video

Graphics settings
Graphics settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
[3]
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Hor+ scaling. FMVs are pillarboxed to 16:9 aspect ratio.[3][4]
4K Ultra HD
[3]
Field of view (FOV)
Slider with 21 positions.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Exclusive Fullscreen also available.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Off, Medium, High.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
On/Off toggle for FXAA. SSAA from 0.5x to 2.0x.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Choice of 30, 60, 120 or 144 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)
Color blind mode
Accessible from Game settings. Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia.

Input

Camera settings
Camera settings
Game settings
Game settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Horizontal and vertical speed sliders with 21 positions.
Setting also affects controller input.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Horizontal Camera can also be inverted. Setting also affects controller input.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Skills and camera movement cannot be remapped.
Controller sensitivity
Horizontal and vertical speed sliders with 21 positions.
Setting also affects mouse input.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Horizontal Camera can also be inverted. Setting also affects mouse input.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts
Also Stadia Controller.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings
Language settings
Language settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
BGM, SE, Voice.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Text speed option for slow, normal, fast and instant.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
Only available in the Asian release.
Fan translation, based on the official Chinese text, for the NIS America version.
French
Japanese
Korean
Only available in the Asian release.

Other information

API

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

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio OGG Vorbis, Vorbis

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-2100 3.10 GHz
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti
DirectX 11 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Demo, Release Date 16 June 2021 – 17:00:17 UTC - last accessed on 2021-07-07
  2. Verified by User:Fayaine on 2021-07-07
    Launched the game while Steam was not running. The game did not start up Steam and instantly started up.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Ys IX on PC - Behind the Scenes - last accessed on 2021-07-07
  4. Verified by User:Fayaine on 2021-07-07
    Checked the pre rendered video files which are only available at 1080p/16:9.