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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Quantum Break | + | |cover = Quantum Break cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Remedy Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Remedy Entertainment}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Asobo Studio}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios|Digital}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios|Digital}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1519/quantum-break|77}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1519/quantum-break|77}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|quantum-break|77}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|quantum-break|77}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Sponsored, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America, Sci-fi, Supernatural }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 474960 | |steam appid = 474960 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
|official site= https://www.remedygames.com/games/quantumbreak/ | |official site= https://www.remedygames.com/games/quantumbreak/ | ||
|hltb = 19853 | |hltb = 19853 | ||
+ | |igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | ||
+ | |lutris = quantum-break | ||
+ | |mobygames = 78021 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |||
|wikipedia = Quantum Break | |wikipedia = Quantum Break | ||
|winehq = 18599 | |winehq = 18599 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} {{Glossary:third-person}} {{Glossary:shooter}} developed by [[Company:Remedy Entertainment|Remedy Entertainment]] with assistance from [[Company:Asobo Studio|Asobo Studio]]. [[Company:Xbox Game Studios|Xbox Game Studios]] served as publisher for the digitial version while [[Company:Nordic Games|Nordic Games]] published the retail release. |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = The game was first released via Microsot Store on April 5, 2016 and later via Steam on September 29 of the same year. The Steam version generally delivers improved compatibility, stability and performance compared to the Microsoft Store version, see [[#Version differences|Version differences]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The PC version only allows streaming the live action episodes. They cannot be downloaded (as on Xbox One), thus it is not possible to view them offline or with a slow internet connection.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.polygon.com/2016/3/2/11145942/quantum-break-live-action-streaming-only-pc|title=Quantum Break episodes will be streaming-only on PC (Polygon)|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | 474960 | Steam | Timeless Collector's Edition. Includes 5 DVDs.<ref name="Timeless Collector's Edition"/> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | 474960 | Steam | Timeless Collector's Edition. Includes 5 DVDs.<ref name="Timeless Collector's Edition"/> | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | quantum-break | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3113-1 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3113-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | quantum-break | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | quantum-break | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | quantum-break | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | quantum-break | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nblggh6h0rv | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nblggh6h0rv | Microsoft Store | Included with {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}.| | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 474960 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 474960 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The Steam version | + | {{ii}} The Steam version is Direct3D 11 only, while the Microsoft Store version is Direct3D 12 only. The Steam version is compatible with Windows 7 and newer, while the Microsoft Store version requires Windows 10 or newer. |
+ | {{ii}} Performance of the Steam version has been improved on Nvidia hardware and stayed the same on AMD hardware compared to the Microsoft Store version. The Steam version does not suffer from graphics driver crashes on Nvidia hardware, whereas the Microsoft Store version did.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PK55-kCviA|title=Quantum Break PC: Better on DirectX 11! GTX 970/1060 vs RX 480 Gameplay Frame-Rate Tests|date=2020-08-25}}</ref> It is unknown if these graphics driver crashes have since been fixed for the Microsoft Store version. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Steam-version is more up-to-date compared to the Microsoft Store version, as Remedy announced in August 2016 that they wouldn't release any more updates for the Microsoft Store version, while the last update for the Steam version got released in October 2016.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/474960/discussions/0/340412628174842201/|title=Game update 25.10.2016|date=2022-07-15}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/RiotRMD/status/763622167217053696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E763622167217053696%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.onmsft.com%2Fnews%2Fno-patches-coming-quantum-break-windows-10|title=Head of communications at Remedy on Twitter|date=2022-07-15}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = Includes product placement for [[Wikipedia:Nissan|Nissan]] and [[Wikipedia:Microsoft|Microsoft]] (Live-action cutscenes show characters using Windows 10 and other Microsoft products and services on their computers). | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\videos}}. |
# Delete or rename {{File|startvideos.bk2}} and {{File|startvideos_4k.bk2}}. | # Delete or rename {{File|startvideos.bk2}} and {{File|startvideos_4k.bk2}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = Saves are synced with the Xbox One version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.quantumbreak.com/windows10/|title=Windows10 - Quantum Break|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{ii}} By default, renders at 2/3 of the selected resolution then 'temporally reconstructed' to selected resolution.<ref name="status update">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427102727if_/https://community.remedygames.com/forum/games/quantum-break/261576-quantum-break-status-update|title=Quantum Break status update - Remedy Community Forums|date=2022-07-15}}</ref> Originally couldn't be disabled, but option to toggle it was added in a later update.<ref name="DF PC vs. Xbox"/><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-07-16|comment=Option became available in a post-launch update}}</ref> Set <code>Upscaling</code> to <code>Off</code> to render at native selected resolution, but this will come at a high performance cost.<ref>[http://community.remedygames.com/forum/games/quantum-break/261576-quantum-break-state-of-the-game-updated-28-4-2016?p=262502#post262502 Quantum Break - State of the Game *post 190*]</ref> | ||
{{Image|Quantum Break - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Quantum Break - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1374-control-quantum-break-multimonitor-mod/ this patcher]. | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1374-control-quantum-break-multimonitor-mod/ this patcher]. | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = limited |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1844924668 Quantum Break Multimonitor] for UW support.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgwNcKJpg5g|title=Quantum Break Update #1 Support Review (3440x1440) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Default FOV is 68° (72° in combat). Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2367-quantum-break-fov-fix/ Quantum Break FOV fix]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = Set under Display or toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. | |windowed notes = Set under Display or toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = Exclusive fullscreen also available in Steam version. | |borderless windowed notes = Exclusive fullscreen also available in Steam version. | ||
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Can be forced through the [[Nvidia Control Panel#Forcing Anti-Aliasing/Anisotropic Filtering|Nvidia Control Panel]]<ref> | + | |anisotropic notes = Can be forced through the [[Nvidia Control Panel#Forcing Anti-Aliasing/Anisotropic Filtering|Nvidia Control Panel]]<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.pcgameshardware.de/Quantum-Break-Spiel-15745/Specials/Technik-Test-1191358/|title=Quantum Break PC jetzt mit klassischen Benchmarks: Technik-Test|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = always on |
− | |antialiasing notes = 4x [[MSAA]].<ref name="status update"/> | + | |antialiasing notes = 4x [[MSAA]] (always on).<ref name="status update"/> Optional [[TAA]] toggle. A form of frame blending remains enabled regardless. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Optional 30 FPS cap.<ref name="FAQ">[http://community.remedygames.com/forum/games/quantum-break/260554-quantum-break-windows-10-faq Quantum Break Windows 10 FAQ - Remedy Community Forums]</ref><ref> | + | |60 fps notes = Optional 30 FPS cap.<ref name="FAQ">[http://community.remedygames.com/forum/games/quantum-break/260554-quantum-break-windows-10-faq Quantum Break Windows 10 FAQ - Remedy Community Forums]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://news.xbox.com/2016/03/01/quantum-break-crosses-time-and-platforms/|title=Quantum Break Crosses Time and Platforms - Xbox Wire|date=May 2023}}</ref> In-game cutscenes limited to 30 FPS.<ref name="DF PC vs. Xbox">{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVtvFwbOsqA|title=Quantum Break: PC vs Xbox One Graphics Comparison|date=2022-07-16}}</ref> |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = No cap, but over | + | |120 fps notes = No cap, but over 95 FPS, the game will become gradually less smooth as the FPS gets further over 95 if using keyboard and mouse. It's fine on controller. {{dubious|date=2022-07-16|reason=}}{{cn|date=2022-07-15|reason=}} |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
− | |hdr notes = | + | |hdr notes = |
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[Glossary: | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution manually|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | ||
# Open {{File|renderer.ini}}. | # Open {{File|renderer.ini}}. | ||
− | # | + | # Changes values on the following lines to set resolution. |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
− | "m_iResolutionX": | + | "m_iResolutionX": xxxx, |
− | "m_iResolutionY": | + | "m_iResolutionY": yyyy, |
</pre> | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Ultrawide support=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Works with the Steam/DirectX 11 version only, though there are compatible files for the Windows Store version in the guide as well. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Turn motion blur and depth of field off|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1844924668\ Helix Mod: Quantum Break (Steam version)]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Follow [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1844924668 this guide]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Motion blur and depth of field=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Works with the Steam/DirectX 11 version only. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Turn motion blur and depth of field off|ref=<ref>[https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/10/quantum-break-steam-version.html\ Helix Mod: Quantum Break (Steam version)]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2162-quantum-break-motion-blur-and-depth-of-field-disabler/ this file]. | ||
+ | # Extract the files to <code>{{p|game}}\dx11\</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = One key per action. | |key remap notes = One key per action. | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = true |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse acceleration is present, no option for raw mouse input |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Invert Camera | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Invert Camera. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|separate volume notes = Music, SFX, Dialogue | |separate volume notes = Music, SFX, Dialogue | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = Set under Display. | |subtitles notes = Set under Display. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Available but not shown as supported. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/ | + | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/hirek/4758/quantum-break Fan translation.] |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = Spanish | + | |language = Mexican Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Mistakenly labeled on Steam as Spanish. |
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Live action show plays too fast=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} On Windows 11 the game suffers from a bug that causes the live action show to play unrestricted, causing sped up video and garbage audio.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2022-12-29|comment=Reproduced the issue myself, and the Steam Discussion board have various threads about this issue. Also verified, myself, that it affects both the MS Store and Steam versions.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Update Windows 11 to build 22621.1194 (KB5022360) or later|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2023-01-30|comment=Confirmed this preview update (mainstream release in February 2023) solves the issue with the fast-forwarding live action cutscenes on both the Steam and MS Store version.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Jack wearing an eyepatch=== | ===Jack wearing an eyepatch=== | ||
{{ii}} Playing the Microsoft Store version while signed out of the Store app triggers this issue. | {{ii}} Playing the Microsoft Store version while signed out of the Store app triggers this issue. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Open the Store app and sign into the Microsoft account that owns the game before playing|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Open the Store app and sign into the Microsoft account that owns the game before playing|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/quantumbreak/comments/4dklzn/piracy_easter_egg/|title=Piracy easter egg : quantumbreak|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
===Nvidia SLI support (Steam version)=== | ===Nvidia SLI support (Steam version)=== | ||
{{ii}} SLI support can be set manually for the Steam version (up to 95% scaling).<ref name="DSOGaming">[http://www.dsogaming.com/news/quantum-break-here-is-how-you-can-enable-sli-with-amazing-95-scaling/ Quantum Break – Here is how you can enable SLI with amazing 95% scaling | DSOGaming | The Dark Side Of Gaming]</ref> | {{ii}} SLI support can be set manually for the Steam version (up to 95% scaling).<ref name="DSOGaming">[http://www.dsogaming.com/news/quantum-break-here-is-how-you-can-enable-sli-with-amazing-95-scaling/ Quantum Break – Here is how you can enable SLI with amazing 95% scaling | DSOGaming | The Dark Side Of Gaming]</ref> | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use Nvidia Inspector|ref=<ref name="DSOGaming"/><ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Nvidia Inspector|ref=<ref name="DSOGaming"/><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=5393825&postcount=957|title=Guru3D.com Forums - View Single Post - Quantum Break for PC?|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | # Open [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
# Find the Quantum Break profile | # Find the Quantum Break profile | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===POPCNT instruction=== | + | ===CPU doesn't support POPCNT instruction=== |
+ | {{ii}} If your CPU doesn't support the POPCNT instruction, then your CPU is below the system requirements of this game. Still, with the below workaround, you might be able to run the game. Still, expect the game to run poorly on your PC. | ||
{{ii}} Although the developers state that [[Wikipedia:SSE4#POPCNT and LZCNT|POPCNT]] instruction is required<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/474960/discussions/0/360672137532116389/?ctp=10#c350542145693032201 Steam Community Discussions | Quantum Break does not run on Intel Core2Quad processors]</ref> to run the game, in reality this is not true, at least for the Steam release. | {{ii}} Although the developers state that [[Wikipedia:SSE4#POPCNT and LZCNT|POPCNT]] instruction is required<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/474960/discussions/0/360672137532116389/?ctp=10#c350542145693032201 Steam Community Discussions | Quantum Break does not run on Intel Core2Quad processors]</ref> to run the game, in reality this is not true, at least for the Steam release. | ||
− | {{ii}} For Windows Store version see [https://community.remedygames.com/forum/games/quantum-break/windows-10-help-issues/320077-spoilers-it-finally-works-on-non-popcount-supported-cpus this workaround] | + | {{ii}} For Windows Store version see [https://web.archive.org/web/20190922032047/https://community.remedygames.com/forum/games/quantum-break/windows-10-help-issues/320077-spoilers-it-finally-works-on-non-popcount-supported-cpus this workaround] |
− | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Remove POPCNT check in rl_x64_f.dll|ref=<ref>[https://twitter.com/beatcracker/status/1014261058335371275 Twitter | beatcracker]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Remove POPCNT check in rl_x64_f.dll|ref=<ref>[https://twitter.com/beatcracker/status/1014261058335371275 Twitter | beatcracker]</ref>|fix= | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 11, 12 | |direct3d versions = 11, 12 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = Steam is Direct3D 11 only, | + | |direct3d notes = Steam is Direct3D 11 only, Microsoft Store is Direct3D 12 only. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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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 = | ||
− | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = Wwise | |audio = Wwise | ||
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = |
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
|input = | |input = | ||
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|minCPU2 = AMD FX-6300 | |minCPU2 = AMD FX-6300 | ||
|minRAM = 8 GB | |minRAM = 8 GB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 68 GB |
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:04, 19 April 2024
Developers | |
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Remedy Entertainment | |
Asobo Studio | |
Publishers | |
Digital | Microsoft Studios |
Retail | Nordic Games[1] |
Engines | |
Northlight | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 5, 2016[2] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 66 |
OpenCritic | 77 |
IGDB | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Sponsored, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | North America, Sci-fi, Supernatural |
Quantum Break is a singleplayer third-person shooter developed by Remedy Entertainment with assistance from Asobo Studio. Xbox Game Studios served as publisher for the digitial version while Nordic Games published the retail release.
The game was first released via Microsot Store on April 5, 2016 and later via Steam on September 29 of the same year. The Steam version generally delivers improved compatibility, stability and performance compared to the Microsoft Store version, see Version differences.
The PC version only allows streaming the live action episodes. They cannot be downloaded (as on Xbox One), thus it is not possible to view them offline or with a slow internet connection.[3]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Timeless Collector's Edition. Includes 5 DVDs.[1] | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. | |||
Steam |
Version differences
- The Steam version is Direct3D 11 only, while the Microsoft Store version is Direct3D 12 only. The Steam version is compatible with Windows 7 and newer, while the Microsoft Store version requires Windows 10 or newer.
- Performance of the Steam version has been improved on Nvidia hardware and stayed the same on AMD hardware compared to the Microsoft Store version. The Steam version does not suffer from graphics driver crashes on Nvidia hardware, whereas the Microsoft Store version did.[4] It is unknown if these graphics driver crashes have since been fixed for the Microsoft Store version.
- Steam-version is more up-to-date compared to the Microsoft Store version, as Remedy announced in August 2016 that they wouldn't release any more updates for the Microsoft Store version, while the last update for the Steam version got released in October 2016.[5][6]
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Sponsored | Includes product placement for Nissan and Microsoft (Live-action cutscenes show characters using Windows 10 and other Microsoft products and services on their computers). |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.QuantumBreak_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\renderer.ini |
Steam | %LOCALAPPDATA%\QuantumBreak\renderer.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/474960/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.QuantumBreak_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\LSAO\ |
Steam | %LOCALAPPDATA%\QuantumBreak\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/474960/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud | Saves are synced with the Xbox One version.[7] |
Video
- By default, renders at 2/3 of the selected resolution then 'temporally reconstructed' to selected resolution.[8] Originally couldn't be disabled, but option to toggle it was added in a later update.[9][10] Set
Upscaling
toOff
to render at native selected resolution, but this will come at a high performance cost.[11]
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use this patcher. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Quantum Break Multimonitor for UW support.[12] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Default FOV is 68° (72° in combat). Use Quantum Break FOV fix. | ||
Windowed | Set under Display or toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Exclusive fullscreen also available in Steam version. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Can be forced through the Nvidia Control Panel[13] | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | 4x MSAA (always on).[8] Optional TAA toggle. A form of frame blending remains enabled regardless. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Optional 30 FPS cap.[14][15] In-game cutscenes limited to 30 FPS.[9] No cap, but over 95 FPS, the game will become gradually less smooth as the FPS gets further over 95 if using keyboard and mouse. It's fine on controller. [dubious – discuss][citation needed] |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Set resolution manually[citation needed] |
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"m_iResolutionX": xxxx, "m_iResolutionY": yyyy, |
Ultrawide support
- Works with the Steam/DirectX 11 version only, though there are compatible files for the Windows Store version in the guide as well.
Turn motion blur and depth of field off[16] |
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Motion blur and depth of field
- Works with the Steam/DirectX 11 version only.
Turn motion blur and depth of field off[17] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | One key per action. | |
Mouse acceleration | Mouse acceleration is present, no option for raw mouse input | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Invert Camera. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | Xbox One variation. | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, SFX, Dialogue | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.1 output.[18] | |
Subtitles | Set under Display. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Available but not shown as supported. | |||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Latin American Spanish | Mistakenly labeled on Steam as Spanish. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Quantum Break (Steam version). Steam version only. |
Issues fixed
Live action show plays too fast
- On Windows 11 the game suffers from a bug that causes the live action show to play unrestricted, causing sped up video and garbage audio.[19]
Update Windows 11 to build 22621.1194 (KB5022360) or later[20] |
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Jack wearing an eyepatch
- Playing the Microsoft Store version while signed out of the Store app triggers this issue.
Open the Store app and sign into the Microsoft account that owns the game before playing[21] |
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Nvidia SLI support (Steam version)
- SLI support can be set manually for the Steam version (up to 95% scaling).[22]
Use Nvidia Inspector[22][23] |
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CPU doesn't support POPCNT instruction
- If your CPU doesn't support the POPCNT instruction, then your CPU is below the system requirements of this game. Still, with the below workaround, you might be able to run the game. Still, expect the game to run poorly on your PC.
- Although the developers state that POPCNT instruction is required[24] to run the game, in reality this is not true, at least for the Steam release.
- For Windows Store version see this workaround
Remove POPCNT check in rl_x64_f.dll[25] |
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GIF showing the steps to perform in HxD |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11, 12 | Steam is Direct3D 11 only, Microsoft Store is Direct3D 12 only. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok, NaturalMotion | |
Audio | Wwise | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | Pre-Rendered Only |
System requirements
Windows[2] | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 (Steam), 10 (Microsoft Store) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-4460, 2.70 GHz AMD FX-6300 |
Intel Core i7 4790, 3.9 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 68 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 AMD Radeon R7 260x 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon R9 390 4 GB of VRAM DirectX 12 compatible |
- 64-bit operating system is required.
- Ultra requirements: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD equivalent, Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 Fury X, 16 GB of RAM, 6 GB of VRAM.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/474960/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (474960) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Special Edition of Quantum Break for PC Hitting Retail and Steam on September 14 - Xbox Wire
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Quantum Break pre-orders and previews launch, Windows 10 version announced | Remedy - last accessed on April 6, 2016
- ↑ Quantum Break episodes will be streaming-only on PC (Polygon) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Quantum Break PC: Better on DirectX 11! GTX 970/1060 vs RX 480 Gameplay Frame-Rate Tests - last accessed on 2020-08-25
- ↑ Game update 25.10.2016 - last accessed on 2022-07-15
- ↑ Head of communications at Remedy on Twitter - last accessed on 2022-07-15
- ↑ Windows10 - Quantum Break - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Quantum Break status update - Remedy Community Forums - last accessed on 2022-07-15
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Quantum Break: PC vs Xbox One Graphics Comparison - last accessed on 2022-07-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-07-16
- Option became available in a post-launch update
- ↑ Quantum Break - State of the Game *post 190*
- ↑ Quantum Break Update #1 Support Review (3440x1440) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Quantum Break PC jetzt mit klassischen Benchmarks: Technik-Test - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Quantum Break Windows 10 FAQ - Remedy Community Forums
- ↑ Quantum Break Crosses Time and Platforms - Xbox Wire - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Helix Mod: Quantum Break (Steam version)
- ↑ Helix Mod: Quantum Break (Steam version)
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2022-12-29
- Reproduced the issue myself, and the Steam Discussion board have various threads about this issue. Also verified, myself, that it affects both the MS Store and Steam versions.
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2023-01-30
- Confirmed this preview update (mainstream release in February 2023) solves the issue with the fast-forwarding live action cutscenes on both the Steam and MS Store version.
- ↑ Piracy easter egg : quantumbreak - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Quantum Break – Here is how you can enable SLI with amazing 95% scaling | DSOGaming | The Dark Side Of Gaming
- ↑ Guru3D.com Forums - View Single Post - Quantum Break for PC? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions | Quantum Break does not run on Intel Core2Quad processors
- ↑ Twitter | beatcracker