Anonymous edits have been disabled on the wiki. If you want to contribute please login or create an account.


Warning for game developers: PCGamingWiki staff members will only ever reach out to you using the official press@pcgamingwiki.com mail address.
Be aware of scammers claiming to be representatives or affiliates of PCGamingWiki who promise a PCGW page for a game key.

Difference between revisions of "Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut"

From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
m
 
(183 intermediate revisions by 61 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Deadly Premonition The Directors Cut Logo.jpg
+
|cover        = Deadly Premonition The Director's Cut cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Access Games }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Access Games|Original game}}
{{Infobox game/row/winporter|Rising Star Games}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Corecell Technology|Director's Cut|ref=<ref name="mobygames">{{Refurl|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/61617/deadly-premonition-the-directors-cut/credits/|title=Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut credits - MobyGames|date=2024-04-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.corecell.co.th/index.html#portfolio|title=CORECELL- Game & Digital Content & IT Service|date=2024-04-20|snippet=Deadly Premonition<br/>Full game porting}}</ref>}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Gevo Entertainment|Director's Cut|ref=<ref name="mobygames"></ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gevo.com.sg/products.html|title=Gevo Entertainment &#124; Products|date=2024-04-20}}</ref>}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Toybox|Director's Cut}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rising Star Games}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 2013}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|deadly-premonition-the-directors-cut|59}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|deadly-premonition-directors-cut|74}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{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            | Open world, TPS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Detective/mystery, Horror, North America, Supernatural }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Deadly Premonition }}
 
|steam appid  = 247660
 
|steam appid  = 247660
|gogcom page  = deadly_premonition_directors_cut
+
|steam appid side = 256240
 +
|gogcom id    = 1207660043
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = deadly-premonition-the-directors-cut
 
|wikipedia    = Deadly Premonition#Director's Cut
 
|wikipedia    = Deadly Premonition#Director's Cut
 
|winehq      = 15819
 
|winehq      = 15819
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{++}} With mods, and while the game is not suffering from technical issues, it is the most definitive version of the game.
+
{{ii}} It is recommended to save frequently and make occasional backup copies of the save file, especially before chapter 9 due to potential save corruption.
{{--}} Resolution locked to 1280x720. Use [[#DPfix|DPfix]] to increase rendering resolution along with many other options.
+
{{ii}} Green and purple filters and bloom effect present in the original release have been removed.<ref>[https://www.destructoid.com/review-deadly-premonition-the-director-s-cut-253011.phtml Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut review - Jim Sterling]</ref><ref>[http://shshatteredmemories.com/greenvale/deadly-premonition-the-directors-cut-review/ Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut review - Welcome to Greenvale]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HBPjhLzd3g|title=Deadly Premonition Director's Cut Quick Cutscene Comparison 3 - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEeKFKyddzU|title=Deadly Premonition Director's Cut cutscene comparison|date=May 2023}}</ref>
{{--}} This port was heavily criticized at release due to glitches. A patch was released to increase stability. It is recommended to save frequently and make occasional backup copies of the save file, especially before chapter 9.
+
{{--}} Resolution is locked to 1280x720. Use [[#DPfix|DPfix]] to increase rendering resolution along with many other options.
{{--}} The Director's Cut suffers from an extremely unsaturated cold color palette that is very different from the original Xbox 360 version. See [[#SweetFX|SweetFX]] for a workaround.
+
{{--}} This port was heavily criticized at release due to glitches and crashing. [https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791434600438/announcements/detail/1966115738743288398 A patch] was released to increase stability.  
 +
{{--}} The Director's Cut suffers from an unsaturated color palette. See [[#Mods|mods]] or use a graphics injector like [[ReShade]] for a workaround.
 +
{{--}} Lacks brightness option present in the PlayStation 3 version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/gallery/album/117-deadly-premonition-brightness-setting-comparison-pcps3/|title=Deadly Premonition - brightness setting comparison (PC/PS3) |date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
{{--}} Lacks difficulty options present in the Xbox 360 version.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://planetredwood.webs.com/beginnersmanual.htm Planet Redwood - Informative fansite]
+
{{mm}} [https://www.shshatteredmemories.com/greenvale/ Welcome to Greenvale - Informative fansite]
{{mm}} [http://shshatteredmemories.com/greenvale/ Welcome to Greenvale - Informative fansite]
+
{{GOG.com links|1207660043|deadly_premonition_directors_cut}}
{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/deadly_premonition_directors_cut GOG.com Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/247660/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/deadly_premonition_directors_cut GOG.com Support Page]
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/247660/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-DPDC | activation | [[Digital rights management (DRM)|DRM]]: [[SecuROM]].}}
+
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | deadly_premonition_directors_cut | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GOG | deadly_premonition_directors_cut | DRM-free |}}
+
{{Availability/row| GMG | deadly-premonition-the-directors-cut | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 247660 | Steam |}}
+
{{Availability/row| Humble | deadly-premonition-the-directors-cut | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 247660 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} Latest patch is '''1.01b'''. Make sure that the game is up to date.
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
[[File:DPscreen.png|thumb|250px|The game at 1920x1080 with DPfix and SweetFX.]]
+
{{Image|DPscreen.png|The game at 1920x1080 with DPfix and Color Fix.}}
  
===[http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/?tag=dpfix DPfix]===
+
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/896-dpfix095zip/ DPfix]===
{{ii}} Unzip the files to the game's install folder and change the options you want in the {{file|DPfix.ini}} file.
+
{{++}} Increases resolution above 1280x720, adds many graphics/window options and more.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170301200523/http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/?tag=dpfix dpfix | metaclassofnilblog]</ref>
{{++}} Increases resolution above 1280x720, adds many graphics/window options and more.
 
{{--}} When running the game in fullscreen mode, using {{key|Alt|Tab}} will crash the game. Use windowed or borderless windowed mode to prevent these crashes; uncheck "fullscreen" in the launcher.
 
  
===Improved textures===
+
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Hex edit game exe|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=615264656|title=Skip intro and logos|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
+
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
# Download [[#DPfix|DPfix]].
+
# Open <code>DP.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD].
# Change <code>enableTextureOverride 0</code> to <code>enableTextureOverride 1</code> in {{file|DPfix.ini}}
+
# Go to offset <code>0x243333</code> if you have the Steam version or <code>0x243283</code> if you have the GOG.com version.
# Download the improved files and move them to <code>{{p|game}}\dpfix\tex_override</code>.
+
# Change byte <code>B3</code> to <code>00</code>.
:* [http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=89122966&postcount=1247 HD Font, HUD, icons]
 
:* [http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=95705395&postcount=1592 Pause screen textures]
 
:* [http://steamcommunity.com/app/247660/discussions/0/630800446268991876/ Remove fold in York's jacket]
 
:* [http://i.imgur.com/R4if5N4.png Clean title screen] - Rename to b2ddd5d3
 
Optional PlayStation buttons:
 
:* [http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=97577966&postcount=1644 PlayStation buttons]
 
Optional font:
 
:* [http://s8.postimg.org/cesths6vn/1ee9a952.png Clear font] - This font is considerate of dyslexia and removes the unnecessary [ and ] for items.
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
===SweetFX===
 
{{ii}} While the outdoor scenes are typically better than the Xbox version because it removed the original purple filter, the indoor scenes are extremely bleak.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HBPjhLzd3g Deadly Premonition Director's Cut Quick Cutscene Comparison 3 - YouTube]</ref> A SweetFX profile is mandatory to fix the bad color palette.
 
[[File:SweetDP.png|thumb|250px|The game without and with SweetFX]]
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
# If DPfix is installed, rename d3d9.dll to dpfix.dll (if not, skip this step)
 
# Put [http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4581604 this wrapper] in the game's directory.
 
#* If DPfix is installed, edit '''SweetFX_settings.txt''' and ensure this line is at the end: <code>external_d3d9_wrapper = dpfix.dll</code>
 
# For an easy preset, enable Lift Gamma Gain, Vibrance and Curves. To fix the cool temperature in favor of a warmer one, for the Lift Gamma Gain, you can use the values in [http://sfx.thelazy.net/games/preset/1115/ this preset]. Make Vibrance between 0.50 and 1.00 to saturate the colors. To increase contrast, make the curves mode 2, contrast .20 and formula 3.
 
# Play the game
 
}}
 
 
===Extra outfits for Emily===
 
 
Simply dump the files in the "addon" folder:
 
 
* [http://dengarde.tumblr.com/post/66321426067 Six outfits for Emily]
 
* [http://steamcommunity.com/app/247660/discussions/0/540731690561036786/?insideModal=1 Raincoat Killer Emily]
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\config.cnf}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\config.cnf|{{p|game}}\configJ.cnf}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedata\}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedata\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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               =  
+
|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                = false
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
|gamesave manager      = true
+
|origin                   =  
|gamesave manager notes=  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
Line 114: Line 114:
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2306-deadly-premonition-ultrawide-fix/ Use RoseTheFlower's solution.]
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
Line 125: Line 125:
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Enable windowed in the launcher, then use [[#DPfix|DPfix]]. May cause crashing.
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Enable windowed in the launcher, then use [[#DPfix|DPfix]]. May cause crashing.
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
|anisotropic notes          = Anisotropic filtering is highly recommended for this game. Ensure it is not set to "OFF" in the GPU control panel and is set to at least application-controlled.
+
|anisotropic notes          = Use [[#DPfix|DPfix]] or force from GPU control panel.
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
|antialiasing notes        = Use [[#DPfix|DPfix]].
+
|antialiasing notes        = Use [[#DPfix|DPfix]] for downsampling and either [[FXAA]] or [[SMAA]].
|vsync                      = hackable
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
|vsync notes                =  
+
|upscaling tech            =
|oculus rift                = unknown
+
|upscaling notes            =
|oculus rift notes         =  
+
|vsync                      = always on
|high frame rate            = hackable
+
|vsync notes                = Always enabled. Locked to 60 Hz.
|high frame rate notes     = Use windowed or borderless windowed mode.
+
|60 fps                    = true
 +
|60 fps notes               =  
 +
|120 fps                    = false
 +
|120 fps notes             = Exclusive fullscreen forces 60 Hz refresh rate. Exceeding 60 FPS speeds up game elements. If forcing higher refresh rate or playing in windowed/borderless windowed, [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|cap the frame rate to 60 FPS]].
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
[[File:deadly premonition keys.png|290px|right|thumb|Keyboard settings.]]
+
{{Image|Deadly Premonition - Launcher keyboard.png|Launcher settings and input settings.}}
[[File:deadly premonition game options.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In game settings.]]
+
{{Image|Deadly Premonition - Launcher controller.png|Launcher controller rebinding.}}
{{Input settings
+
{{Image|Deadly Premonition - General.png|In game general settings.}}
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Set in launcher. Some keys are hard-coded.
 
|key remap notes          = Set in launcher. Some keys are hard-coded.
|acceleration option      = false
+
|acceleration option      = always on
 
|acceleration option notes = Strong negative acceleration is present.
 
|acceleration option notes = Strong negative acceleration is present.
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 
|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
+
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Either X, Y or both for aiming and camera separately.
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
|controller support notes  =
+
|controller support notes  = DirectInput only. Designed to be used with [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]].
|full controller          = true  
+
|full controller          = true
|full controller notes    = Xbox 360 controllers supported. Setting compatibility mode of DP.exe to Windows 98 / Me may be required.
+
|full controller notes    = Have to be selected from the launcher, launcher useable with controller.
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
|controller remap notes    = See [[#Controller remapping|Controller remapping]].
+
|controller remap notes    = Set in launcher. Some keys and all axis are hard-coded, some actions can't be bound to triggers (Look/Draw Weapon and Attack), renders most DirectInput controllers unuseable as XInput wrappers can't be used either.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Marioysikax|date=15 November 2015|comment=DS4 R2 is start and camera spins because of hooking the triggers instead of right stick, neither can be remapped.}}</ref>
 +
|controller sensitivity    = false
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
+
|invert controller y-axis notes= Either X, Y or both for aiming and camera separately.
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = false
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = true
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock
 +
|button prompts notes      = For DualShock buttons, see [[#DPfix|DPfix]].
 +
|controller hotplug        = false
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = false
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Controller remapping===
+
==Audio==
The game's launcher allows to rebind all the buttons as well as triggers. However the game uses DirectInput, instead of modern XInput API - because of that, you cannot bind '''Look / Draw Weapon''' to Left Trigger and '''Attack''' to Right Trigger, as pressing both will result in no action being taken.
+
{{Image|Deadly Premonition - Audio.png|In game audio settings.}}
 
+
{{Audio
==Audio settings==
 
[[File:deadly premonition audio.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Audio settings.]]
 
{{Audio settings
 
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = Sliders for BGM, SV and CV volume.
+
|separate volume notes    = Music, effects and voice.
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
|surround sound notes    = Autodetection, with some surround support. Main audio only stereo. Surround sound is mostrly broken.
+
|surround sound notes    = Autodetection, with some surround support. Main audio only stereo. Surround sound is mostly broken.
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          = Multi-language.
+
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
Line 179: Line 226:
 
|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  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 190: Line 239:
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/deadly_premonition/files/5146.html Fan translation by «Siberian Studio»].
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===York begins mumbling at sidequest 20===
 +
When York is talking to Lilly in the Milk Barn for the third and final storage room sidequest, York begins mumbling during the conversation.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3xnFRilSJ8|title=York has a stroke|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
 +
There are no known fixes for this, although this is a very minor glitch and does not prevent the player from doing the sidequest.
 +
 +
===Cutscenes don't play===
 +
 +
For some, cutscenes aren't shown. The player must press {{key|Escape}} or {{key|Enter}} to get past a black screen in order to get to the next section.
 +
 +
===Game crashes after logos===
 +
Some users on Windows 7 are unable to boot the game beyond the logos. Windows Event Viewer shows a crash relating to <code>XAudio2_7.dll unloaded</code>.<ref>[[Topic:Snwxvqr2jel9puwi|Is anyone else unable to run the game AT ALL?]]</ref>
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
=== Crashes ===
+
===Crashes===
====Game crashes on startup====
+
====Game crashes after intro movie====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Uninstall LAV Filters|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/247660/discussions/0/630800446195649674/|title=Crashes after opening cinematic - Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall PhysX}}
+
 
# Go to the '''redist''' folder inside the game's folder.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Blacklist LAV|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://shark007.net/forum/Thread-Is-there-a-way-to-stop-LAV-filters-kicking-in-every-movie-during-gameplay|title=shark007.net|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
# Run '''PhysX_SystemSoftware.exe''' to uninstall and reinstall PhysX.
+
Add a <code>DWORD</code> named <code>DP.exe</code> set to 1 in the windows register
 +
*<code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\LAV</code>
 +
::# <code>\Audio\Blacklist</code>
 +
::# <code>\Video\Blacklist</code>
 +
::# <code>\Formats\Blacklist</code>
 
}}
 
}}
  
====Game crashes after intro movie====
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use Codec Tweak Tool|ref=|fix=
{{Fixbox|1=
+
Download Codec Tweak Tool, go to Preferred splitters and in WMV change from LAV to Microsoft on both 32 and 64 bit sections.
{{Fixbox/fix|If you have them installed, uninstall MPC-HC and LAV Filters|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/247660/discussions/0/630800446195649674/ Crashes after opening cinematic - Steam Community]</ref>}} or blacklist by adding a <code>DWORD</code> named <code>DP.exe</code> set to 1 in the windows register
 
* for 32bit systems in <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LAV</code>
 
* for 64bit systems in <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\LAV</code>
 
# <code>\Audio\Blacklist</code>
 
# <code>\Video\Blacklist</code>
 
# <code>\Formats\Blacklist</code><ref>http://shark007.net/forum/Thread-Is-there-a-way-to-stop-LAV-filters-kicking-in-every-movie-during-gameplay</ref>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
====Runtime Error Crash====
 
====Runtime Error Crash====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Launch with dp.exe instead of dplauncher.exe|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Try launching directly from dp.exe instead of dplauncher.exe.}}
+
{{ii}} If the game continues to crash, [http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Sims_3:Large_Address_Aware/CFF_Explorer use CFF Explorer] to make dp.exe aware of large addresses, or this [http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php 4GB patch].
}}
 
{{ii}} If the game continues to crash, do [http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Sims_3:Large_Address_Aware/CFF_Explorer this] to make dp.exe aware of large addresses.
 
  
====Crash (dp.exe has stopped working) ====
+
====Crash (dp.exe has stopped working)====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use the CFF Explorer or 4GB patch listed above|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Restart your PC.}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Restart your PC|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Run the game in compatibility mode|ref=<ref>[http://www.moddb.com/games/deadly-premonition Deadly Premonition Windows, PS3, X360 game - Mod DB]</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode (not even borderless fullscreen from DP Fix -- truly windowed)|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
# Navigate to the folder where you've installed the game.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in compatibility mode|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.moddb.com/games/deadly-premonition|title=Deadly Premonition Windows, PS3, X360 game - Mod DB|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Right click on '''dp.exe''' and choose '''Properties'''.
 
# Right click on '''dp.exe''' and choose '''Properties'''.
# In '''Compatibility''' tab check '''Run this program in compatibility mode''' and choose '''Windows 98 / Windows Me''' from the list. If Windows 98 / Me does not work, '''Windows XP (Service Pack 3)''' is also reported to make the game stable, though this may cause the [[#Character can't aim up properly|character can't aim up properly]] issue.
+
# In '''Compatibility''' tab check '''Run this program in compatibility mode''' and choose '''Windows 98/Windows Me''' from the list. If Windows 98/Me does not work, '''Windows XP (Service Pack 3)''' is also reported to make the game stable, though this may cause the [[#Character can't aim up properly|character can't aim up properly]] issue.
 
# Check '''Run this program as administrator'''.
 
# Check '''Run this program as administrator'''.
{{Fixbox/fix|(Steam) Try disabling the Steam overlay.}}
+
}}
# Go to your Steam library.
+
{{Fixbox|description=(Steam) Disable the Steam overlay|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Go to the Steam library.
 
# Right click on '''Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut''' and choose properties.
 
# Right click on '''Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut''' and choose properties.
 
# In '''General''' tab uncheck '''Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game'''.
 
# In '''General''' tab uncheck '''Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game'''.
[[File:GossipCrash.png|thumb|250px|The Chapter 9 diner crash.]]
+
}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Smoke a (in-game) cigarette}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Smoke a (in-game) cigarette|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
* In Chapter 9, after Olivia gives York the "Key to Back Yard" in the diner, it is common for the game to crash during the cutscene outside, right after York says, "Let's hope it's not just something for the gossip columns." Many users have reported that smoking a cigarette (in-game) in the diner for an hour or two (about 13:00) before leaving the diner will help prevent the crash.
+
* Throughout the game when dealing with consistent crashes in specific places, fast-forwarding time with cigarettes can prevent crashes. Chapter 9 is notorious for being one of the worst offenders as it can crash in multiple spots such as immediately after the chapters begins, attempting to leave the gallery, after leaving the diner and possibly more. [https://www.mediafire.com/file/928oomih9gs62zv/DPch8-9.zip/file Here's] a few savefiles starting from Chapter 8 that can help get through the chapter in case no backup was made beforehand.
{{Fixbox/fix|Skip the cutscene.}}
+
* In Chapter 9, after Olivia gives York the "Key to Back Yard" in the diner, it is common for the game to crash during the cutscene outside, right after York says, "Let's hope it's not just something for the gossip columns". Many users have reported that smoking a cigarette (in-game) in the diner for an hour or two (about 13:00) before leaving the diner will help prevent the crash.
 +
{{Image|GossipCrash.png|The Chapter 9 diner crash.}}
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Skip the cutscene|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
 +
 
 +
===Crash after entering indoor location===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Select the refuse option when prompt|ref={{cn|date=May 2019}}|fix=
 +
* In ither chapter 7 or 13, whenever asked to hang around the colleagues refuse and now you will be able to enter any place free of crash; if curious to what happends if choosing the latter option just replay the chapter in which is accours.
 +
* If you accidentally save after hanging around with emily,gorge,etc. you will have bricked your save file and need to ither revert to an older one or use one from the internet.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
====Crash during cutscene after Episode 1, Chapter 3 Hospital Level====
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set the game to windowed mode, or download a gamesave after the cutscene|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 +
After the encounter with the shotgun enemies in the hospital level, the game will load, and as it starts to play a new cutscene, will crash. Setting the game to windowed mode in the launcher seems to fix this, but the cutscenes must be skipped, or they will freeze. [https://www.mediafire.com/?5uu299dby3n61u5 Here] is a savegame directly after the cutscene, and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcqH4YENamM&t=54m50s here] is the cutscene that you missed.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
====Crash during cutscene in Chapter 3 (hospital level)====
 
====Crash during cutscene in Chapter 3 (hospital level)====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Select "Controller" as your controls in the launcher to prevent the crash|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Select "Controller" as your controls in the launcher to prevent the crash.}}
+
 
 +
====Crash at the beginning of Chapter 9 corrupts save file====
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Replace your corrupt Chapter 9 save file with a working one|fix=
 +
A common occurrence is for the game to crash during the cutscenes at the start of chapter 9 (going from the art gallery to the diner) and corrupt the save file.
 +
The cutscenes should be skipped to avoid this.
 +
 
 +
A save file made right after these cutscenes is available [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/392-deadly-premonition-replacement-save-file-episode-2-chapter-9/ here].
 +
 
 +
If your save file was corrupted in other chapter, please refer to the next solution.
 
}}
 
}}
  
====Crash at the beginning of Chapter 9 corrupts save file====
+
====Save file corruption alternative====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
* A common occurrence is for the game to crash during the cutscenes at the start of chapter 9 and corrupt the save file. The cutscenes should be skipped to avoid this.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Replace your corrupt save file with a working one|fix=
* A save file made right after these cutscenes is available [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/392-deadly-premonition-replacement-save-file-episode-2-chapter-9/ here].
+
As explained in the previous entry, a common occurrence is for the game to crash on the start of chapter 9.
 +
Nevertheless there's also reports of corrupt save files in other chapters.  
 +
 
 +
A compressed file is available with save files from Chapter 6 onwards until the end of the game. You can access it [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2320-deadly-premonition-save-file-collection// here]
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
====Freeze in the Side Missions menu====
 
====Freeze in the Side Missions menu====
{{ii}} Side mission information can found [http://shshatteredmemories.com/greenvale/sidequests/ here].
+
{{ii}} Side mission information can found [http://shshatteredmemories.com/greenvale/side-missions/ here].
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
In '''Compatibility''' tab check '''Run this program in compatibility mode''' and choose '''Windows XP'''.
+
{{Fixbox|description=In '''Compatibility''' tab check '''Run this program in compatibility mode''' and choose '''Windows XP'''. See [[#Run the game in compatibility mode|Run the game in compatibility mode]]|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
Please note that this may cause the [[#Character can't aim up properly|character can't aim up properly]] issue.}}
+
{{--}} Please note that this may cause the [[#Character can't aim up properly|character can't aim up properly]] issue.
* See [[#Run the game in compatibility mode|Run the game in compatibility mode]].
+
}}
  
=== Non-crash related ===
+
===Non-crash related===
 
====Low frame rate====
 
====Low frame rate====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Restarting your PC|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/247660/discussions/0/792924953017423855/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
{{Fixbox/fix|It's been confirmed by multiple people that restarting your PC solves problems with the frame rate.|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/247660/discussions/0/792924953017423855/</ref>}}
+
 
}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set DPLauncher.exe to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 3)}}
 +
 
 +
====Game speeding up, breaking animation, cars going insanely fast====
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Removing DPfix|ref={{cn|date=May 2019}}}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Setting in DPfix.ini fullscreenHz from 60 to 50|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
 +
 
 +
====Unable to take items from the toolbox====
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set DPLauncher.exe to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 3)}}
  
 
====Character can't aim up properly====
 
====Character can't aim up properly====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set DP.exe to run in compatibility mode for Windows 98|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Set DP.exe to run in compatibility mode for Windows 98}}
 
 
* See [[#Run the game in compatibility mode|Run the game in compatibility mode]].
 
* See [[#Run the game in compatibility mode|Run the game in compatibility mode]].
{{Fixbox/fix|Turn '''off''' any compatibility modes, such as Windows XP.}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Turn '''off''' any compatibility modes, such as Windows XP|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
  
 
====Save failed error====
 
====Save failed error====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Create savedata folder in the installation folder|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/247660/discussions/0/540731691049021297/#c540731691155995322|title=Can't Save; "Save Failed"|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Create a new folder named savedata in the game's install folder.|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/247660/discussions/0/540731691049021297/#c540731691155995322 Can't Save; "Save Failed"]</ref>}}
 
}}
 
  
 
====Controller undetected in launcher====
 
====Controller undetected in launcher====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set controller as preferred device|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Set controller as preferred device}}
+
# Open Windows Start screen/Start menu (bottom left), type <code>joy.cpl</code> into search and press {{key|Enter}}.
# Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>joy.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
 
 
# Click Advanced.
 
# Click Advanced.
 
# Ensure your controller is set as the preferred device.
 
# Ensure your controller is set as the preferred device.
Line 319: Line 409:
  
 
====Launcher options constantly scroll up====
 
====Launcher options constantly scroll up====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Remove all possible Bluetooth devices, such as a Wii Remote|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Remove all possible Bluetooth devices, such as a Wii Remote.}}
+
 
}}
+
====Bad audio mix and brake sound while in a car with 5.1 audio====
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Switch to stereo audio in Windows|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
  
 +
====Run the game at screen refresh rate====
 +
{{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60&nbsp;Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
  
====Bad audio mix and brake sound while in a car with 5.1 audio====
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix=
{{Fixbox|1=
+
# Install [[#DPfix|DPfix]].
{{Fixbox/fix|Switch to stereo audio in Windows}}
+
# Open <code>DPfix.ini</code>.
* Game audio isn't mixed the right way, a lot of the times voices come from the back speakers instead
+
# Change <code>fullscreenHz 60</code> to the screen refresh rate (e.g. <code>fullscreenHz 120</code>).
* the central even if the character that's talking is in front of you. A notable example of bad mixing
+
# Set a [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|frame rate cap]] of 60 FPS to avoid speedup issue.
* is the first cutscene where you meet the sheriff (right after the first section with Zach). Dialogue will
 
* be barely audible and the rain will cover most of it. Another bug, maybe not relate to mixing but
 
* solvable with the same workaround, is the "braking sound bug". When you are in a car, the game will
 
* play the brake sound in loop.  
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
== Unresolved issues ==
+
==Other information==
 +
===Mods===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix=
 +
# Download [[#DPfix|DPfix]].
 +
# Change <code>enableTextureOverride 0</code> to <code>enableTextureOverride 1</code> in {{file|DPfix.ini}}.
 +
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2602-deadly-premonition-mods/ the desired files] and move the textures to {{folder|dpfix\tex_override}} and the outfits to {{P|game}}.
 +
}}
  
=== York begins mumbling at sidequest 20 ===
+
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
  
When York is talking to Lilly in the Milk Barn for the third and final storage room sidequest, York begins mumbling during the conversation.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3xnFRilSJ8 York has a stroke]</ref>
+
===Middleware===
 
+
{{Middleware
There are no known fixes for this, although this is a very minor glitch and does not prevent the player from doing the sidequest.
+
|physics          = PhysX
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            =
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            = WinMM
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
Line 347: Line 486:
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = Vista
+
|minOS    = Vista, 7
 
|minCPU  = Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 8 GB
 
|minHD    = 8 GB
 +
|minGPU  = 16:9 monitor
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 +
|minaudio = DirectX compatible sound card.
  
|recOS    = 7
 
 
|recCPU  = Intel Quad Core 1.6 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Quad Core 1.6 GHz
|recCPU2  = AMD Quad Core 1.6 GHz  
+
|recCPU2  = AMD Quad Core 1.6 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4890
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4890
 +
|recDX    =
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 19:20, 25 April 2024

Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut
Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut cover
Developers
Original game Access Games
Director's Cut Corecell Technology[1][2]
Director's Cut Gevo Entertainment[1][3]
Director's Cut Toybox
Publishers
Rising Star Games
Release dates
Windows October 31, 2013
Reception
Metacritic 59
IGDB 74
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Open world, TPS
Vehicles Automobile
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, Detective/mystery, Horror, North America, Supernatural
Series Deadly Premonition
Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut on IGDB
Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut on MobyGames
Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut on Wikipedia
Deadly Premonition
Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut 2013
Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise 2022

Key points

It is recommended to save frequently and make occasional backup copies of the save file, especially before chapter 9 due to potential save corruption.
Green and purple filters and bloom effect present in the original release have been removed.[4][5][6][7]
Resolution is locked to 1280x720. Use DPfix to increase rendering resolution along with many other options.
This port was heavily criticized at release due to glitches and crashing. A patch was released to increase stability.
The Director's Cut suffers from an unsaturated color palette. See mods or use a graphics injector like ReShade for a workaround.
Lacks brightness option present in the PlayStation 3 version.[8]
Lacks difficulty options present in the Xbox 360 version.

General information

Welcome to Greenvale - Informative fansite
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows

Essential improvements

The game at 1920x1080 with DPfix and Color Fix.
The game at 1920x1080 with DPfix and Color Fix.

DPfix

Increases resolution above 1280x720, adds many graphics/window options and more.[9]

Skip intro videos

Hex edit game exe[10]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>.
  2. Open DP.exe with a hex editor such as HxD.
  3. Go to offset 0x243333 if you have the Steam version or 0x243283 if you have the GOG.com version.
  4. Change byte B3 to 00.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\config.cnf[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\configJ.cnf[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/247660/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\savedata\[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/247660/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
1280x720 only; for other resolutions use DPfix.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Use RoseTheFlower's solution.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Enable windowed in the launcher, then use DPfix. May cause crashing.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Use DPfix or force from GPU control panel.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Use DPfix for downsampling and either FXAA or SMAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Always enabled. Locked to 60 Hz.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Exclusive fullscreen forces 60 Hz refresh rate. Exceeding 60 FPS speeds up game elements. If forcing higher refresh rate or playing in windowed/borderless windowed, cap the frame rate to 60 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Launcher settings and input settings.
Launcher settings and input settings.
Launcher controller rebinding.
Launcher controller rebinding.
In game general settings.
In game general settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Set in launcher. Some keys are hard-coded.
Mouse acceleration
Strong negative acceleration is present.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Either X, Y or both for aiming and camera separately.
Controller
Controller support
DirectInput only. Designed to be used with Xbox 360 Controller.
Full controller support
Have to be selected from the launcher, launcher useable with controller.
Controller remapping
Set in launcher. Some keys and all axis are hard-coded, some actions can't be bound to triggers (Look/Draw Weapon and Attack), renders most DirectInput controllers unuseable as XInput wrappers can't be used either.[11]
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Either X, Y or both for aiming and camera separately.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts
Additional information
Button prompts
For DualShock buttons, see DPfix.
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In game audio settings.
In game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, effects and voice.
Surround sound
Autodetection, with some surround support. Main audio only stereo. Surround sound is mostly broken.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Russian
Fan translation by «Siberian Studio».
Spanish

Issues unresolved

York begins mumbling at sidequest 20

When York is talking to Lilly in the Milk Barn for the third and final storage room sidequest, York begins mumbling during the conversation.[12]

There are no known fixes for this, although this is a very minor glitch and does not prevent the player from doing the sidequest.

Cutscenes don't play

For some, cutscenes aren't shown. The player must press Esc or Enter to get past a black screen in order to get to the next section.

Game crashes after logos

Some users on Windows 7 are unable to boot the game beyond the logos. Windows Event Viewer shows a crash relating to XAudio2_7.dll unloaded.[13]

Issues fixed

Crashes

Game crashes after intro movie

Uninstall LAV Filters[14]
Blacklist LAV[15]

Add a DWORD named DP.exe set to 1 in the windows register

  1. \Audio\Blacklist
  2. \Video\Blacklist
  3. \Formats\Blacklist
Use Codec Tweak Tool

Download Codec Tweak Tool, go to Preferred splitters and in WMV change from LAV to Microsoft on both 32 and 64 bit sections.

Runtime Error Crash

Launch with dp.exe instead of dplauncher.exe[citation needed]
If the game continues to crash, use CFF Explorer to make dp.exe aware of large addresses, or this 4GB patch.

Crash (dp.exe has stopped working)

Use the CFF Explorer or 4GB patch listed above[citation needed]
Restart your PC[citation needed]
Run the game in windowed mode (not even borderless fullscreen from DP Fix -- truly windowed)[citation needed]
Run the game in compatibility mode[16]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Right click on dp.exe and choose Properties.
  3. In Compatibility tab check Run this program in compatibility mode and choose Windows 98/Windows Me from the list. If Windows 98/Me does not work, Windows XP (Service Pack 3) is also reported to make the game stable, though this may cause the character can't aim up properly issue.
  4. Check Run this program as administrator.
(Steam) Disable the Steam overlay[citation needed]
  1. Go to the Steam library.
  2. Right click on Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut and choose properties.
  3. In General tab uncheck Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.
Smoke a (in-game) cigarette[citation needed]
  • Throughout the game when dealing with consistent crashes in specific places, fast-forwarding time with cigarettes can prevent crashes. Chapter 9 is notorious for being one of the worst offenders as it can crash in multiple spots such as immediately after the chapters begins, attempting to leave the gallery, after leaving the diner and possibly more. Here's a few savefiles starting from Chapter 8 that can help get through the chapter in case no backup was made beforehand.
  • In Chapter 9, after Olivia gives York the "Key to Back Yard" in the diner, it is common for the game to crash during the cutscene outside, right after York says, "Let's hope it's not just something for the gossip columns". Many users have reported that smoking a cigarette (in-game) in the diner for an hour or two (about 13:00) before leaving the diner will help prevent the crash.
The Chapter 9 diner crash.
The Chapter 9 diner crash.
Skip the cutscene[citation needed]

Crash after entering indoor location

Select the refuse option when prompt[citation needed]
  • In ither chapter 7 or 13, whenever asked to hang around the colleagues refuse and now you will be able to enter any place free of crash; if curious to what happends if choosing the latter option just replay the chapter in which is accours.
  • If you accidentally save after hanging around with emily,gorge,etc. you will have bricked your save file and need to ither revert to an older one or use one from the internet.

Crash during cutscene after Episode 1, Chapter 3 Hospital Level

Set the game to windowed mode, or download a gamesave after the cutscene[citation needed]

After the encounter with the shotgun enemies in the hospital level, the game will load, and as it starts to play a new cutscene, will crash. Setting the game to windowed mode in the launcher seems to fix this, but the cutscenes must be skipped, or they will freeze. Here is a savegame directly after the cutscene, and here is the cutscene that you missed.

Crash during cutscene in Chapter 3 (hospital level)

Select "Controller" as your controls in the launcher to prevent the crash[citation needed]

Crash at the beginning of Chapter 9 corrupts save file

Replace your corrupt Chapter 9 save file with a working one

A common occurrence is for the game to crash during the cutscenes at the start of chapter 9 (going from the art gallery to the diner) and corrupt the save file. The cutscenes should be skipped to avoid this.

A save file made right after these cutscenes is available here.

If your save file was corrupted in other chapter, please refer to the next solution.

Save file corruption alternative

Replace your corrupt save file with a working one

As explained in the previous entry, a common occurrence is for the game to crash on the start of chapter 9. Nevertheless there's also reports of corrupt save files in other chapters.

A compressed file is available with save files from Chapter 6 onwards until the end of the game. You can access it here

Freeze in the Side Missions menu

Side mission information can found here.
In Compatibility tab check Run this program in compatibility mode and choose Windows XP. See Run the game in compatibility mode[citation needed]
Please note that this may cause the character can't aim up properly issue.

Non-crash related

Low frame rate

Restarting your PC[17]
Set DPLauncher.exe to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 3)

Game speeding up, breaking animation, cars going insanely fast

Removing DPfix[citation needed]
Setting in DPfix.ini fullscreenHz from 60 to 50[citation needed]

Unable to take items from the toolbox

Set DPLauncher.exe to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 3)

Character can't aim up properly

Set DP.exe to run in compatibility mode for Windows 98[citation needed]
Turn off any compatibility modes, such as Windows XP[citation needed]

Save failed error

Create savedata folder in the installation folder[18]

Controller undetected in launcher

Set controller as preferred device[citation needed]
  1. Open Windows Start screen/Start menu (bottom left), type joy.cpl into search and press Enter.
  2. Click Advanced.
  3. Ensure your controller is set as the preferred device.
  4. Click OK to save your changes and close the window.

Launcher options constantly scroll up

Remove all possible Bluetooth devices, such as a Wii Remote[citation needed]

Bad audio mix and brake sound while in a car with 5.1 audio

Switch to stereo audio in Windows[citation needed]

Run the game at screen refresh rate

Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed]
  1. Install DPfix.
  2. Open DPfix.ini.
  3. Change fullscreenHz 60 to the screen refresh rate (e.g. fullscreenHz 120).
  4. Set a frame rate cap of 60 FPS to avoid speedup issue.

Other information

Mods

Instructions
  1. Download DPfix.
  2. Change enableTextureOverride 0 to enableTextureOverride 1 in DPfix.ini.
  3. Download the desired files and move the textures to dpfix\tex_override and the outfits to <path-to-game>.

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX
Input WinMM

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) 16:9 monitor
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible sound card.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut credits - MobyGames - last accessed on 2024-04-20
  2. CORECELL- Game & Digital Content & IT Service - last accessed on 2024-04-20
    "Deadly Premonition
    Full game porting
    "
  3. Gevo Entertainment | Products - last accessed on 2024-04-20
  4. Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut review - Jim Sterling
  5. Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut review - Welcome to Greenvale
  6. Deadly Premonition Director's Cut Quick Cutscene Comparison 3 - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
  7. Deadly Premonition Director's Cut cutscene comparison - last accessed on May 2023
  8. Deadly Premonition - brightness setting comparison (PC/PS3) - last accessed on May 2023
  9. dpfix | metaclassofnilblog
  10. Skip intro and logos - last accessed on May 2023
  11. Verified by User:Marioysikax on 15 November 2015
    DS4 R2 is start and camera spins because of hooking the triggers instead of right stick, neither can be remapped.
  12. York has a stroke - last accessed on May 2023
  13. Is anyone else unable to run the game AT ALL?
  14. Crashes after opening cinematic - Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
  15. shark007.net - last accessed on May 2023
  16. Deadly Premonition Windows, PS3, X360 game - Mod DB - last accessed on May 2023
  17. Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
  18. Can't Save; "Save Failed" - last accessed on May 2023