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{{disambig|the original game|the remake|[[Dead Space (2023)]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Dead Space Cover.png
 
|cover        = Dead Space Cover.png
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Visceral Engine}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 20, 2008}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 20, 2008}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dead-space-2008|87}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dead-space|88}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Shooter, Survival horror }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Horror, Sci-fi, Space }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Dead Space }}
 
|steam appid  = 17470
 
|steam appid  = 17470
|gogcom page  = dead_space
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|gogcom id    = 1312818781
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|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/dead-space/dead-space-classic
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|hltb        = 2333
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|lutris      = dead-space
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|mobygames    = 37332
 
|strategywiki = Dead Space
 
|strategywiki = Dead Space
|wikipedia    = Dead Space (video game)
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|wikipedia    = Dead Space (2008 video game)
 
|winehq      = 8621
 
|winehq      = 8621
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Dead Space}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{--}} In-game '''[[#Video settings|V-sync]]''' (enabled by default) caps frame rate at 30 FPS<ref name="FPS cap">[http://techreport.com/blog/16061/some-insight-into-dead-space-control-problems Some insight into Dead Space control problems - The Tech Report]</ref> and is bugged. '''''Disable''''' it. 
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|introduction      =
{{--}} Exceeding the threshold of 60 FPS cuts down mouse speed.
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{{--}} Very poor mouse input due to aggressive acceleration.
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|release history  =  
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|current state    =
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://deadspace.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Dead Space Wiki]
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{{GOG.com links|1312818781|dead_space}}
{{GOG.com links|dead_space|dead_space}}
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/17470/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/17470/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://www.thegameengine.org/dead-space/ Dead Space on TheGameEngine.org]
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=500 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CRN8YYC | Origin |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, activation, key, actlimit | {{DRM|SecuROM|v7.38.0007}} & {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. 4 machines limit. A [https://activate.ea.com/deauthorize/ De-Authorization Tool] is available. | Origin | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2240-1 | Origin | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B0047O2L70 | Origin |  |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GOG | dead_space | DRM-free |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | dead-space-2008-f45921 | unknown | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | dead-space | Origin | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | dead_space | DRM-free |  |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Origin | dead-space | Origin | [[DRM]]: [[SecuROM]| Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 17470 | Steam | Automatically unlocks on Origin if Origin is installed | Origin | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | dead-space/dead-space | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}.<br/>[https://www.ea.com/games/dead-space/dead-space-classic/ Manual link for EA App purchase]. | |  Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 17470 | Steam, key | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}.<br> Key is located in {{registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Dead Space\ergc}}. | Origin | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2240-1 | Origin | | | Windows | Unavailable }}
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}}
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
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|cross-game bonus      =
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|dlc                    =
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|expansion pack        =
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|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =
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|subscription          =
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|subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]].
 
}}
 
}}
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===DLC and expansion packs===
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{{--}} None of the DLCs were ever released for PC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://deadspace.fandom.com/wiki/Downloadable_Content_for_Dead_Space|title=Downloadable Content for Dead Space - Dead Space Wiki|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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{{ii}} Was a mix of cosmetic and stat-altering gear.
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==Essential Improvements==
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===Use Borderless Gaming===
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{{++}} Fixes multiple issues such as [[#Fullscreen_brightness_levels_are_raised|high brightness]] and [[#Fixing the mouse|jerky mouse movement]].<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1119973997</ref>
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{{Fixbox|fix=
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# Download [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming] and install it.
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# Navigate to the Borderless Gaming installation path and run '''BorderlessGaming.exe'''
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# Run the game in '''Windowed''' mode, then {{key|Alt|Tab}} to the Desktop and open Borderless Gaming again.
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# Select the game's executable from under the '''Applications''' field, then push the first '''Right Arrow''' button located at the top.
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# Make sure Borderless Gaming runs in the background before playing the game again.}}
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===Use [[DXVK]] to run the game on Vulkan (possibly performing smoother on modern systems)===
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{{++}} Locks the game at 60 FPS to prevent the bugs [[#High frame rate issues|mentioned below]].<ref>https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v1.10.2</ref>
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\settings.txt}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\settings.txt}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{--}} {{file|controls.rmp}} (key-binding file) is encrypted
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{{--}} The file for key-bindings {{file|controls.rmp}} is in a binary format and requires hex editing.
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} 20 save slots available.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               = true
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         = {{cn|NA only?}}
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      = false
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = false
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   = true
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =  
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|xbox cloud                = unknown
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Image|Dead Space General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
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{{Image|Dead Space - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}}
{{Image|Dead Space Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
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{{Image|Dead Space - Advanced graphics.png|Advanced graphics settings.}}
{{Image|Dead Space 3x1.jpg|WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/dead-space/en Dead Space | WSGF]</ref>}}
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{{Image|Dead Space - Brightness.png|Brightness settings. In exclusive fullscreen mode, game is so much brighter that even lowest value looks relatively bright.}}
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{{Image|Dead Space 3x1.jpg|WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dead-space/en Dead Space | WSGF]</ref>}}
  
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/dead-space/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dead-space/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|widescreen resolution notes= Game's brightness is much higher in exclusive fullscreen mode.
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Only if your display supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz or more.{{note|note=At 3440x1440 and a 50 refresh, max resolution is limited to 1920x1080}}
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Subtitles scales poorly with resolution larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small in very high resolution. [https://fearlessrevolution.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=18320 Untested Cheat Engine table for subtitle scaling].
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  = Use [https://www.widescreenfixer.org Widescreen Fixer]. Works with GOG.com version, when selecting '''Origin''' as the game version in Widescreen Fixer.
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|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = false
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming Borderless Gaming].
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic                = false
|anisotropic notes          = Force in the [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)#Force anisotropic filtering|graphics card control panel]].
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|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing              = limited
|antialiasing notes        = Available in game, but has a tendency to blur image. Best results are found by disabling it and forcing through the [[NVIDIA Control Panel#Forcing Anti-Aliasing/Anisotropic Filtering|NVIDIA Control Panel]]/AMD Control Center.
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|antialiasing notes        = Ingame antialiasing is a simple blur shader. On/off toggle.
|vsync                      = true
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|upscaling                  = false
|vsync notes                = Caps frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/> See [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] for 3rd party solutions.
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = hackable
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|vsync notes                = Double buffered in fullscreen mode, works as a 30 FPS cap otherwise. See the [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Override vertical sync .28Vsync.29 behavior|glossary page]] for proper Vsync.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              = In-game Vsync caps frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/>
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|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps                    = limited
|120 fps notes              = The game has problems when running over 60 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
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|120 fps notes              = An uncapped frame rate can result in several issues [[#High frame rate issues|mentioned below]].
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|hdr                        = false
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|hdr notes                  =
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|ray tracing                = false
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|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
{{ii}} Game doesn't feature any FPS lock besides the disableable v-sync. However mouse view control breaks when exceeding 60 FPS. It's still possible to manually force extreme sensitivities inside the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file]] by increasing <code>Control.MouseSensitivity</code> value
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Widescreen Fixer|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases/|title= Widescreen Fixer v3.4 r737 v3.4 r737|date=2021-9-5}}</ref>|fix=
{{ii}} The best way to avoid control issues is to play the game with a controller or by limiting the game to 60 FPS. See [[#Mouse lag and random sensitivity|Mouse lag and random sensitivity]].
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# Download and install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1754-widescreen-fixer-v34-r737/ Widescreen Fixer.]
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# Run the program
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# Select the ''Main'' tab, and select ''Dead Space'' from the dropdown menu
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# Click the settings cog next to the drop down bar
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# In the window this opens, enter your FOV of choice (I'd recommend 0.3)
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# Click ''Save Settings'' and then ''Close Window''.
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# Click the ''Settings'' tab, go to 'Hotkey' at the bottom, and input your hotkey of choice (e.g. Alt+F1)
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# Leave the program running
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# Launch 'Dead Space'
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# When in game, press the hotkey you input in step 6.
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# Your FoV of choice should now be visible in game
  
==Input settings==
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{{ii}} When you look at the Widescreen Fixer program, below the ''Select game'' dropdown menu is ''Status''. ''Game Running'', and ''Fix Enabled'' should both be Yes if it worked correctly. Please note that the program must be kept running alongside the game for the selected FOV to work.
{{Image|Dead Space Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
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{{ii}} Creates minor issues with menus and has to be toggled on every game start with the hotkey.
{{Image|Dead Space Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
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}}
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==Input==
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{{Image|Dead Space - Input.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{ii}} Game uses controller HUD if controller is present. Simply unplug/disable controller when playing with keyboard and mouse.  
 
{{ii}} Game uses controller HUD if controller is present. Simply unplug/disable controller when playing with keyboard and mouse.  
{{Input settings
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{{Input
|key remap                = hackable
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|key remap                = limited
|key remap notes          = In-game remapping is ''really'' limited; see [[#Remapping|Remapping]].
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|key remap notes          = Two keys per action.<br/>In-game remapping is ''really'' limited; see [[#Remapping|Remapping]].
|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option      = always on
|acceleration option notes = [[#Large deadzone|Large deadzone]] sometimes completely kills slow movements
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|acceleration option notes = Use [[#Mouse acceleration, lag, and random sensitivity|Dead Space Mouse Fix]] for raw mouse input.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
|controller support notes  = Automatically detected. Controller given priority for displaying on-screen buttons.
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|controller support notes  =  
|full controller          = true
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|full controller          = false
|full controller notes    =  
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|full controller notes    = Some menus need the mouse to accept changes or to default options.
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
|controller remap notes    =  
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|controller remap notes    = Renders most DirectInput controllers unusable.
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = hackable
|controller sensitivity notes=  
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|controller sensitivity notes= The command has to be manually added through the settings.txt file for the game (command unknown). Controller sensitivity is higher then what it should be at FPS higher then 30 but still playable (Xpadder could be used to lower it whilst at over 30 FPS ).
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen              = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
|touchscreen notes         =  
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|xinput controllers notes =  
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts             = true
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes       =
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
|controller hotplug notes =  
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|impulse triggers notes    =  
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|playstation controllers  = unknown
|haptic feedback notes     =  
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|playstation controller models =
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|playstation controllers notes =  
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|playstation prompts      = unknown
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|playstation prompts notes =  
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
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|dualsense adaptive trigger support = unknown
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|dualsense adaptive trigger support notes =
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|dualsense haptics support  = unknown
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|dualsense haptics support notes =
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|playstation connection modes = unknown
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|playstation connection modes notes =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = true
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|other controllers notes  = Game tries its best to autoassign buttons in correct places, but often fails, leading controller to be unusable.<br/>[[Glossary:Controller|XInput wrapping highly recommended]].
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|other button prompts      = false
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|other button prompts notes= Keyboard buttons shown if DirectInput controller used.
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|button prompts            = Xbox
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|button prompts notes      = Controller given priority for displaying on-screen buttons.
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|controller hotplug        = true
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|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = true
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|haptic feedback notes    = XInput only.
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|simultaneous input        = true
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = false
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = false
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|steam controller prompts notes =
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
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<gallery>
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File:Dead Space - Rebinding basic.png|Rebinding, basic.
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File:Dead Space - Rebinding aiming.png|Rebinding, aiming.
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File:Dead Space - Rebinding RIG.png|Rebinding, RIG.
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</gallery>
  
 
===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]===
{{Image|B06831c5.jpg|Hex editing example}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Allow full remapping through ''felayga'' tool|ref={{cn|date=2022-12-01|reason=}}|fix=
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{ii}} Dead Space configuration tool by ''felayga'' allows to modify keyboard and mouse binds.
{{Fixbox/fix|Hex edit controls.rmp|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2026208 &#91;DS1&#93; Left Handed Key Bindings - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
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# Download [https://github.com/felayga/deadspacething/blob/master/bin/Debug/dead%20space%20config.exe {{Code|dead space config.exe}}] and run it.
# Before proceeding change at least one of the default game key bindings in order to generate the required file
 
# Navigate to the [[#Game data|configuration files folder]] and open {{file|controls.rmp}} with an hex editor
 
# To simplify things, adjust the program so that you have 20 bytes per row (14 in hex)
 
# Each keyboard or alternate key is stored in the 0C and 0D column
 
# By comparing the codes in the default file with those [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ag32LstLOkLwdEtOTkI5Tmh3SjhCRlIzRkNhbHBYMnc here] you can understand what every lines control
 
# You'll be able to arrange the controls with a little patience and the codes below
 
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} Codes for every keyboard key can be found in one of these website:
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{{ii}}Manual edits still required to bind wheel or unlock action for mouse binds and to bind hidden actions, such as map zoom.
*[http://vt100.net/docs/vt510-rm/chapter8#S8.13 1] - "Make" scan code
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}}
*[http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA003720/lpproj/others/kbdjpn.htm 2] - In the "Keyboard Scan Code" section, the "Make" code of the set 1 column
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===Large deadzone===
 +
{{ii}} The game inserts large deadzones onto the analog sticks, making precise control very difficult, especially on gamepads like the [[Controller:Logitech Gamepad F310|Logitech Gamepad F310]], which have their own deadzones.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Make deadzones smaller|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/17470/discussions/0/828925849283656800/|title=Dead Space XBOX Controller/60fps Fixes - Steam community discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download [https://github.com/KrossX/Durazno/releases Durazno XInput Wrapper].
 +
# Extract the contents and run <code>Durazno.exe</code>.
 +
# Set the AntiDeadzone option to 40%, close the program.
 +
# Copy <code>Durazno.ini</code> and <code>xinput1_3.dll</code> to the installation folder.
 +
# Open the game and disable Vsync. Force it through your driver control panel if you want Vsync.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
{{Fixbox|description=Make deadzones smaller|ref={{cn|date=2022-12-01|reason=}}|fix=
{{Image|Dead Space Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
+
# Start the game.
{{Audio settings
+
# Open '''Steam Overlay'''.
 +
# Go to '''Controller Configuration'''.
 +
# Choose '''Browse Configs'''.
 +
# Go to '''Community''' tab.
 +
# Choose any from ones at the top that say they fix deadzone problem.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Audio==
 +
{{Image|Dead Space - Audio.png|Audio settings.}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Up to 5.0 output.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+
|surround sound notes    = Up to 5.0 output.<ref name=soundsur>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost      = false
|mute on focus lost notes = Only when minimized
+
|mute on focus lost notes = Only when minimized.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Czech
+
  |language  = English
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = false
+
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Both English US and English GB are available
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = English
+
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://dl.3dmgame.com/patch/12987.html Fan translation], [https://dl1.qwp365.cn/CHS/3DMGAME-Deadspace.CHS.Patch.Fix.rar donwload]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = true
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = GOG and Origin version.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = GOG, Origin and Retail version.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = GOG, Origin and Retail version. For Steam version [https://steamsolo.com/guide/dead-space-spolszczenie-dead-space/ download].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation: [https://ggames.com.br/files/file/267-tradu%C3%A7%C3%A3o-dead-space-pt-br/ download (GGames)]
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = See this Steam Community thread [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=394265070 Русификатор к Dead Space (Текст+Звук)]
+
  |notes    = GOG, Origin and Retail version, [https://www.playground.ru/dead_space/file/rusifikator_dead_space_polnyj_dlya_steam_versii-919236 download].
  |fan      = no
+
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Turkish
 
  |language  = Turkish
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation available [https://oyunceviri.net/dead-space-turkce-yama/ here]
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Ukrainian
 +
|interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/15DVxfBFRvTcKBauthO8zi5ztpHCO7zwU/view?usp=sharing download].
|fan      = yes
+
|fan      = true
|fan notes = Use [http://forum.oyunceviri.com/showthread.php?t=1184 Dead Space - %100 Türkçe Yama].
+
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/03/dead-space-3d-vision-fix-update.html Helix Mod: Dead Space 3D Vision fix update].
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/03/dead-space-3d-vision-fix-update.html Helix Mod: Dead Space 3D Vision fix update].
 
|tridef 3d                  = true
 
|tridef 3d                  = true
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|iz3d                        = true
 
|iz3d                        = true
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|oculus rift                =  
 
|oculus rift                =  
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
|tracked motion controllers  =  
+
|osvr                        =  
|tracked motion controllers notes=  
+
|osvr notes                 =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest      = true
 
|3rd space gaming vest      = true
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
|novint falcon              =  
+
|novint falcon              = true
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Mouse lag and random sensitivity===
+
===High frame rate issues===
{{--}} Mouse view becomes messier the more you exceed 60 FPS.
+
{{ii}}  An uncapped frame rate can result in several issues, including:
 +
* Problems with QTEs, physics (specifically ragdoll), and animations.
 +
* Can introduce desyncing issues with extremely high framerates (300+ FPS).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Marioysikax|date=2019-04-01}}</ref>
 +
* Some of the UI speed is tied to FPS. If frame rate is too high, the game will slow down.
 +
* The first door after getting the Plasma Cutter may be impassable and the first Necromorph fails to spawn (in Chapter 1: New Arrivals)
 +
* Containers and crates may not be interactable.
 +
* Hair physics may "explode" and stretch unnaturally. This can be observed in the very first scene.
 +
* Doctor Challus Mercer doesn't appear (in Chapter 5: Lethal Devotion)
 +
* Crashes the game during elevator use (in Chapter 7: Into the Void)
 +
* There's a risk of player getting soft-locked in landing state during zero gravity sections, game resolves this lock-up by forcibly killing the player after 5–10 seconds.
 +
* Excessive tearing due to very frequent flickering lights
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use the Nvidia Control Panel and AMD Radeon Software to set Vsync and FPS limit for Dead Space. Disable Vsync in-game. Set your monitor refresh rate to <= 120Hz.
{{Fixbox/fix|Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS - MSI Afterburner|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+
{{ii}} Due to engine limitations, game caps FPS at half of your refresh rate when using in-game Vsync and introduces severe input lag.
# Download and install [http://event.msi.com/vga/afterburner/download.htm MSI Afterburner] (make sure to install the included RivaTuner Statistics Server too)
 
# Open the program and then its settings
 
# Locate the "On-Screen Display" tab and press the More button
 
# Add a custom profile for the game by pressing the button in the bottom left corner of the RTSS proprieties
 
# Set "Framerate limit" to 60
 
# Minimize the RTSS screen
 
# Confirm MSI Afterburner settings
 
}}
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS - RadeonPro|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=149371948 Running Dead Space on an AMD GPU - Steam community guide]</ref>}}
 
# Download and install [http://www.radeonpro.info/ RadeonPro]
 
# Open the program and "Add new profile" (and select the corresponding game executable)
 
# Locate the "Tweaks" tab to the right, and enable "Dynamic Framerate Control" to 60 FPS
 
# Right click on the just created profile on the left and press "Apply now"
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Large deadzone===
+
===Fullscreen brightness levels are raised===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{ii}} The game might look brighter than it should when running in exclusive fullscreen mode on certain systems and the in-game brightness slider can't be set low enough to fix it.
{{Fixbox/fix|Make deadzones smaller|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/17470/discussions/0/828925849283656800/ Dead Space XBOX Controller/60fps Fixes - Steam community discussions]</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Change brightness through config files|ref={{cn|date=2023-08-06|reason=}}|fix=
{{ii}} The game inserts massive deadzones onto the analog sticks, making precise control very difficult, especially on gamepads like the [[Controller:Logitech Gamepad F310|Logitech Gamepad F310]], which have their own deadzones.
+
# Open {{file|settings.txt}} in the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]] with a text editor.
# Open Dead Space and disable vsync. Force it through your driver control panel if you want vsync.
+
# Change {{code|Window.Gamma}} value to a negative value, e.g. {{code|-0.50000000}}. The default value is {{code|0.50000000}}. A value of {{code|-0.15000000}} should be equivalent to the default value with proper brightness levels.
# Download [https://github.com/KrossX/Durazno Durazno].
+
# Save the file.
# Unpack and run the Durazno.exe and close it to create a config.
 
# Open <code>Durazno.ini</code> with a text editor and change <code>AntiDeadzone=0</code> to <code>AntiDeadzone=40</code> on line 11 and save.  
 
# Copy <code>Durazno.ini</code> and <code>xinput1_3.dll</code> into the installation folder.
 
# Play game and test analog stick deadzones. If you want smaller deadzones edit <code>Durazno.ini</code> and set <code>AntiDeadzone=40</code> to a higher value.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Game crashes at launch===
+
===Fixing the mouse===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/840-dead-space-mouse-fix/ Dead Space Mouse Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=830188980|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: &#91;DeadSpaceMouseFix&#93; Raw Mouse Input, Easy To Install|date=2017-01-08}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Fix settings.txt|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/17470/discussions/0/846942156145836438/ Game launches then crashes  (Fixed) :: Dead Space General Discussion]</ref>}}
+
{{ii}} '''Notes'''
# If [[#Game_data|configuration file]] isn't present create it manually.
+
{{++}} Disables mouse acceleration and uses similar sensitivity for look/aim
# Eventually change both <code>Window.Fullscreen</code> and <code>Window.VSync</code> to <code>false</code>
+
{{--}} Breaks controller look/aim support
}}
+
{{--}} Sensitivity will wildly increase while walking on organic matter (normalizes when aiming)
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Try unplugging controllers|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2492801 Dead Space Crash on start-up D: - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
 
* Alternatively open [[Microsoft Windows#Device Manager|Device Manager]] and '''''disable''''' all <code>HID compliant game controller</code> under <code>Human Interface Devices [HID]</code>.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Audio Stutter===
+
===Difficulty changes itself when multiple save files are present===
{{--}} This must be done every time you launch the game.
+
{{ii}} Difficulty only changes itself when save at end of a chapter (save in the train).
 
+
{{Fixbox|description=Always select "load game" instead of "continue game" on main menu|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151025155325/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1743968 Dead Space: Difficulty Changed Itself - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Make Dead Space a High Priority task in Task Manager|ref=<ref>[http://pcgamemonster.blogspot.com/2012/06/how-to-fix-dead-space-audio-issue.html How to Fix Dead Space Audio Issue]</ref>}}
 
# Launch Dead Space.
 
# Hit Alt and Tab to return to the Desktop.
 
# Click the Processes tab.
 
# Right Click Dead Space and click "Go to details."
 
# This selects Dead Space in the Details tab.  Right click it, and change priority to "High."
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use CheatEngine to change the game difficulty|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704223644/https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadSpace/comments/7lyrjs/dead_space_1_a_fix_for_the_continue_bug_pc_only/|title=Dead Space 1 - A Fix for the "Continue bug" (PC Only) - Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
===Windows mouse cursor visible===
+
# Run Dead Space and load your save.
{{ii}} If this cursor is visible, it will cause problems on multi-monitor systems.
+
# Download & Open [https://www.cheatengine.org/ Cheat Engine]
 
+
# Click <code>Open Process</code> and attach to your running Dead Space executable.
Disable the Origin In Game overlay.  Instructions for doing so is found on [[Origin]].
+
# Click <code>Add Address Manually</code> and enter <code>"Dead Space.exe"+A8ADC0</code> (for Steam version) or <code>"Dead Space.exe"+A88E30</code> (for GOG/Origin version), select <code>Byte</code> Type.
 
+
# Change the value to 0, 1, 2, or 3, depending on the difficulty you want:
===Spinning camera===
+
:* 0 = Easy
{{Fixbox|1=
+
:* 1 = Medium
{{Fixbox/fix|Try unplugging any extra input device except mouse and keyboard|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+
:* 2 = Hard
* The Logitech G13 causes the camera to spin; this can be fixed via the [[Microsoft Windows#Device Manager|Windows Device Manager]]: under <code>Human Interface Devices [HID]</code> '''''disable''''' the <code>Logitech G13 Joystick</code>.  
+
:* 3 = Impossible
This will only disable the Joystick meaning the G13 can still be used to play the game.
+
{{ii}} The next time you save the game, it will save an uncorrupted file with difficulty you selected.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|physics          = Havok
 
|physics          = Havok
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            =  
+
|audio            = RwAudioCore
|audio notes      =  
+
|audio notes      = <ref name=soundsur />
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
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|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Unlock impossible difficulty without playthrough===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify settings.txt|ref={{cn|date=November 2018}}|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{file|settings.txt}}.
 +
# Change <code>Game.Played = 0</code> to {{code|1}}.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Save game editor===
 +
{{ii}} A tool by ''malkhal'' that allows players to modify their Dead Space game save data. Backing up the original save files is recommended before using this tool. Can be downloaded [https://github.com/malkhal/Dead-Space-PC-Save-Editor/releases here].
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minOS    = XP SP2
 
|minOS    = XP SP2
|minCPU  = AMD Athlon 64 3000+
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz
|minCPU2  = Intel Pentium IV 2.8 GHz
+
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 3000+
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 7.5 GB
 
|minHD    = 7.5 GB
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|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minSM    = 3.0
 
|minSM    = 3.0
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
+
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
  
 
|recOS    = Vista
 
|recOS    = Vista
|recCPU  = AMD Athlon 64 x2 4200+
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
|recCPU2  = Intel Core 2 2.0 GHz
+
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
|recVRAM  = 256 MB
+
|recVRAM  =  
|recDX    = 9.0c
+
|recDX    =  
|recSM    = 3.0
+
|recSM    =  
 +
|notes    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 18:28, 14 April 2024

This page is for the original game. For the remake, see Dead Space (2023).

Dead Space
Dead Space cover
Developers
EA Redwood Shores
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
Visceral Engine
Release dates
Windows October 20, 2008
Reception
Metacritic 87
IGDB 88
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Shooter, Survival horror
Art styles Realistic
Themes Horror, Sci-fi, Space
Series Dead Space
Dead Space on HowLongToBeat
Dead Space on IGDB
Dead Space guide on StrategyWiki
Dead Space on MobyGames
Dead Space on Wikipedia
Dead Space
Dead Space 2008
Dead Space 2 2011
Dead Space 3 2013
Dead Space (2023) 2023

Dead Space is a singleplayer third-person shooter and survival horror game in the Dead Space series.

General information

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Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Requires online activation
CD key
Can only be used x times
SecuROM v7.38.0007 DRM & SecuROM PA DRM. 4 machines limit. A De-Authorization Tool is available.
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Windows
Amazon.com
Origin
Windows
Epic Games Store
DRM details are not known
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Origin
Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play.
Windows
Origin
Origin
Included with EA Play.
Manual link for EA App purchase.
Windows
Steam
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CD key
Included with EA Play (Steam).
Key is located in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Dead Space\ergc.
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Windows
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Origin
Windows

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via EA Play.

DLC and expansion packs

None of the DLCs were ever released for PC.[1]
Was a mix of cosmetic and stat-altering gear.

Essential Improvements

Use Borderless Gaming

Fixes multiple issues such as high brightness and jerky mouse movement.[2]
Instructions
  1. Download Borderless Gaming and install it.
  2. Navigate to the Borderless Gaming installation path and run BorderlessGaming.exe
  3. Run the game in Windowed mode, then Alt+Tab to the Desktop and open Borderless Gaming again.
  4. Select the game's executable from under the Applications field, then push the first Right Arrow button located at the top.
  5. Make sure Borderless Gaming runs in the background before playing the game again.

Use DXVK to run the game on Vulkan (possibly performing smoother on modern systems)

Locks the game at 60 FPS to prevent the bugs mentioned below.[3]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\settings.txt
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17470/pfx/[Note 1]
The file for key-bindings controls.rmp is in a binary format and requires hex editing.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17470/pfx/[Note 1]
20 save slots available.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Origin
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.
Advanced graphics settings.
Advanced graphics settings.
Brightness settings. In exclusive fullscreen mode, game is so much brighter that even lowest value looks relatively bright.
Brightness settings. In exclusive fullscreen mode, game is so much brighter that even lowest value looks relatively bright.
WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.[4]
WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.[4]

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Game's brightness is much higher in exclusive fullscreen mode.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Only if your display supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz or more.[Note 2]
4K Ultra HD
Subtitles scales poorly with resolution larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small in very high resolution. Untested Cheat Engine table for subtitle scaling.
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Ingame antialiasing is a simple blur shader. On/off toggle.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Double buffered in fullscreen mode, works as a 30 FPS cap otherwise. See the glossary page for proper Vsync.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
An uncapped frame rate can result in several issues mentioned below.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

Field of view (FOV)

Use Widescreen Fixer[5]
  1. Download and install Widescreen Fixer.
  2. Run the program
  3. Select the Main tab, and select Dead Space from the dropdown menu
  4. Click the settings cog next to the drop down bar
  5. In the window this opens, enter your FOV of choice (I'd recommend 0.3)
  6. Click Save Settings and then Close Window.
  7. Click the Settings tab, go to 'Hotkey' at the bottom, and input your hotkey of choice (e.g. Alt+F1)
  8. Leave the program running
  9. Launch 'Dead Space'
  10. When in game, press the hotkey you input in step 6.
  11. Your FoV of choice should now be visible in game
When you look at the Widescreen Fixer program, below the Select game dropdown menu is Status. Game Running, and Fix Enabled should both be Yes if it worked correctly. Please note that the program must be kept running alongside the game for the selected FOV to work.
Creates minor issues with menus and has to be toggled on every game start with the hotkey.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.
Game uses controller HUD if controller is present. Simply unplug/disable controller when playing with keyboard and mouse.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Two keys per action.
In-game remapping is really limited; see Remapping.
Mouse acceleration
Use Dead Space Mouse Fix for raw mouse input.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Some menus need the mouse to accept changes or to default options.
Controller remapping
Renders most DirectInput controllers unusable.
Controller sensitivity
The command has to be manually added through the settings.txt file for the game (command unknown). Controller sensitivity is higher then what it should be at FPS higher then 30 but still playable (Xpadder could be used to lower it whilst at over 30 FPS ).
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Game tries its best to autoassign buttons in correct places, but often fails, leading controller to be unusable.
XInput wrapping highly recommended.
Button prompts
Keyboard buttons shown if DirectInput controller used.
Additional information
Button prompts
Controller given priority for displaying on-screen buttons.
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
XInput only.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Remapping

Allow full remapping through felayga tool[citation needed]
Dead Space configuration tool by felayga allows to modify keyboard and mouse binds.
  1. Download dead space config.exe and run it.

Notes

Manual edits still required to bind wheel or unlock action for mouse binds and to bind hidden actions, such as map zoom.

Large deadzone

The game inserts large deadzones onto the analog sticks, making precise control very difficult, especially on gamepads like the Logitech Gamepad F310, which have their own deadzones.
Make deadzones smaller[6]
  1. Download Durazno XInput Wrapper.
  2. Extract the contents and run Durazno.exe.
  3. Set the AntiDeadzone option to 40%, close the program.
  4. Copy Durazno.ini and xinput1_3.dll to the installation folder.
  5. Open the game and disable Vsync. Force it through your driver control panel if you want Vsync.
Make deadzones smaller[citation needed]
  1. Start the game.
  2. Open Steam Overlay.
  3. Go to Controller Configuration.
  4. Choose Browse Configs.
  5. Go to Community tab.
  6. Choose any from ones at the top that say they fix deadzone problem.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 5.0 output.[7]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Only when minimized.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Both English US and English GB are available
Simplified Chinese
Fan translation, donwload
Czech
GOG and Origin version.
French
German
Hungarian
GOG, Origin and Retail version.
Italian
Polish
GOG, Origin and Retail version. For Steam version download.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation: download (GGames)
Russian
GOG, Origin and Retail version, download.
Spanish
Turkish
Fan translation available here
Ukrainian
Fan translation, download.

VR support

Issues fixed

High frame rate issues

An uncapped frame rate can result in several issues, including:
  • Problems with QTEs, physics (specifically ragdoll), and animations.
  • Can introduce desyncing issues with extremely high framerates (300+ FPS).[8]
  • Some of the UI speed is tied to FPS. If frame rate is too high, the game will slow down.
  • The first door after getting the Plasma Cutter may be impassable and the first Necromorph fails to spawn (in Chapter 1: New Arrivals)
  • Containers and crates may not be interactable.
  • Hair physics may "explode" and stretch unnaturally. This can be observed in the very first scene.
  • Doctor Challus Mercer doesn't appear (in Chapter 5: Lethal Devotion)
  • Crashes the game during elevator use (in Chapter 7: Into the Void)
  • There's a risk of player getting soft-locked in landing state during zero gravity sections, game resolves this lock-up by forcibly killing the player after 5–10 seconds.
  • Excessive tearing due to very frequent flickering lights
Use the Nvidia Control Panel and AMD Radeon Software to set Vsync and FPS limit for Dead Space. Disable Vsync in-game. Set your monitor refresh rate to <= 120Hz.
Due to engine limitations, game caps FPS at half of your refresh rate when using in-game Vsync and introduces severe input lag.

Fullscreen brightness levels are raised

The game might look brighter than it should when running in exclusive fullscreen mode on certain systems and the in-game brightness slider can't be set low enough to fix it.
Change brightness through config files[citation needed]
  1. Open settings.txt in the configuration file(s) location with a text editor.
  2. Change Window.Gamma value to a negative value, e.g. -0.50000000. The default value is 0.50000000. A value of -0.15000000 should be equivalent to the default value with proper brightness levels.
  3. Save the file.

Fixing the mouse

Use Dead Space Mouse Fix[9]
Notes
Disables mouse acceleration and uses similar sensitivity for look/aim
Breaks controller look/aim support
Sensitivity will wildly increase while walking on organic matter (normalizes when aiming)

Difficulty changes itself when multiple save files are present

Difficulty only changes itself when save at end of a chapter (save in the train).
Always select "load game" instead of "continue game" on main menu[10]
Use CheatEngine to change the game difficulty[11]
  1. Run Dead Space and load your save.
  2. Download & Open Cheat Engine
  3. Click Open Process and attach to your running Dead Space executable.
  4. Click Add Address Manually and enter "Dead Space.exe"+A8ADC0 (for Steam version) or "Dead Space.exe"+A88E30 (for GOG/Origin version), select Byte Type.
  5. Change the value to 0, 1, 2, or 3, depending on the difficulty you want:
  • 0 = Easy
  • 1 = Medium
  • 2 = Hard
  • 3 = Impossible
The next time you save the game, it will save an uncorrupted file with difficulty you selected.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio RwAudioCore [7]

Unlock impossible difficulty without playthrough

Modify settings.txt[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open settings.txt.
  3. Change Game.Played = 0 to 1.

Save game editor

A tool by malkhal that allows players to modify their Dead Space game save data. Backing up the original save files is recommended before using this tool. Can be downloaded here.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP2
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 3000+
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 7.5 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT
ATI Radeon X1600 Pro
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3.0 support
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  2. At 3440x1440 and a 50 refresh, max resolution is limited to 1920x1080

References