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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | }}
 
|taxonomy    =  
 
|taxonomy    =  
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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|hltb        = 27129
 
|hltb        = 27129
 
|igdb        = elex
 
|igdb        = elex
−
|mobygames    = elex
+
|lutris      = elex
 +
|mobygames    = 97199
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = ELEX
 
|wikipedia    = ELEX
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{GOG.com links|1885888793|elex}}
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{{GOG.com links|1885888793|elex_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | elex | unknown | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | elex | unknown | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-ELEX | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | elex | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3183-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3183-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | elex | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | elex | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | elex | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | elex | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble Store | elex | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble Store | elex | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | elex/elex | Origin |  |  | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 411300 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 411300 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Origin | elex/elex | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1172334525 Steam Community :: Guide :: Skip Intro Movies - Quick Guide]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1172334525|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Skip Intro Movies - Quick Guide|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data\extern\videos\</code>.
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\extern\videos}}.
−
# Delete or rename <code>logo_pb.bik</code> and <code>logo_thqnordic.bik</code>.
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# Delete or rename {{file|logo_pb.bik}} and {{file|logo_thqnordic.bik}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|discord               = unknown
+
|discord                   = unknown
−
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       = unknown
+
|epic games launcher       = true
−
|epic games store notes =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             = true
+
|gog galaxy               = true
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 = unknown
+
|origin                   = unknown
−
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|ELEX video settings.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|ELEX video settings.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|ELEX graphics settings.png|In-game graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|ELEX graphics settings.png|In-game graphics settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/elex/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/elex/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] and [[SMAA]], or [[TAA|T2x]] variants of these options.
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] and [[SMAA]], or [[TAA|T2x]] variants of these options.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
−
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = You must select 'Fullscreen Only' in the video options for Vsync to work.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Remove frame rate cap|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/0/1699417068295365640/ Anyone able to get above 120 FPS? :: ELEX General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Remove frame rate cap|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/0/1699417068295365640/|title=Anyone able to get above 120 FPS? :: ELEX General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Open <code>ELEX.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD].
 
# Open <code>ELEX.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD].
 
# Find bytes <code>2B 43 48 3B C8 <b><u>76</u></b> 08</code>.
 
# Find bytes <code>2B 43 48 3B C8 <b><u>76</u></b> 08</code>.
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|ELEX keyboard and mouse settings.png|In-game keyboard and mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|ELEX keyboard and mouse settings.png|In-game keyboard and mouse settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = hackable
 
|key remap                = hackable
 
|key remap notes          = Several keys (Z, X, T, Space Bar, and 1-9 keys) are locked from editing. To change them, use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/0/3071991790350691649/ ELEX KeyBinder]
 
|key remap notes          = Several keys (Z, X, T, Space Bar, and 1-9 keys) are locked from editing. To change them, use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/0/3071991790350691649/ ELEX KeyBinder]
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
−
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|ELEX audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|ELEX audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Main, Voice, Environment, Effects, and Music.
 
|separate volume notes    = Main, Voice, Environment, Effects, and Music.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/2177_elex-traducao-by-drymay.html Fan translation by Drymay.]
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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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/2019/01/elex-3dv-ready-fix-by-mx-2-v10.html ELEX 3DV-Ready Fix by MX-2 V1.20].
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2019/01/elex-3dv-ready-fix-by-mx-2-v10.html ELEX 3DV-Ready Fix by MX-2 V1.20].
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Can't save or load games===
 
===Can't save or load games===
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{{Fixbox|description=Fix savegame bug|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1172504925 Steam Community :: Guide :: How to fix the savegame bug]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Fix savegame bug|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1172504925|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: How to fix the savegame bug|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data\ini\</code>.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data\ini\</code>.
 
# Open <code>mount_packed.xml</code>.
 
# Open <code>mount_packed.xml</code>.
 
# Change <code>PhysicalPath="$(savedgames)/ELEX/SaveGames"</code> to <code>PhysicalPath="$(localappdata)/ELEX/SaveGames"</code>.
 
# Change <code>PhysicalPath="$(savedgames)/ELEX/SaveGames"</code> to <code>PhysicalPath="$(localappdata)/ELEX/SaveGames"</code>.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\ELEX\</code> and create a <code>SaveGames</code> folder there.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\ELEX\</code> and create a <code>SaveGames</code> folder there.
 +
}}
 +
===Mouse and keyboard prompts when using controller===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Don't press buttons early|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/0/1479856439023491289/#c1620599015912623796|title=Steam Community|date=April 2024}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Do not press any controller buttons when the game is loading up, before the '''Press Any Button''' text is visible.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{API
 
{{API
 
|direct3d versions      = 11
 
|direct3d versions      = 11
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|direct3d notes        =  
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|direct3d notes        =
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
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|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
−
[[Category:GOG.com Enhancement Project]]
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 22:07, 28 March 2024

ELEX
ELEX cover
Developers
Piranha Bytes
Publishers
THQ Nordic
Release dates
Windows October 17, 2017
Reception
Metacritic 67
OpenCritic 61
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres RPG
Themes Sci-fi, Fantasy
Series ELEX
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ELEX on HowLongToBeat
ELEX on IGDB
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ELEX on MobyGames
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ELEX
ELEX 2017
ELEX II 2022

ELEX is a singleplayer third-person RPG game in the ELEX series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Epic Games Store
DRM details are not known
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Skip intro videos[1]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\data\extern\videos.
  2. Delete or rename logo_pb.bik and logo_thqnordic.bik.

Game data

In-game gameplay settings.
In-game gameplay settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\ELEX\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/411300/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\ELEX\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/411300/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Origin
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.
In-game graphics settings.
In-game graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16x
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA and SMAA, or T2x variants of these options.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
You must select 'Fullscreen Only' in the video options for Vsync to work.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 122 FPS. See High frame rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

High frame rate

Remove frame rate cap[2]
  1. Open ELEX.exe with a hex editor such as HxD.
  2. Find bytes 2B 43 48 3B C8 76 08.
  3. Change to 2B 43 48 3B C8 EB 08.

Notes

Change only the first found byte sequence.

Input

In-game keyboard and mouse settings.
In-game keyboard and mouse settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Several keys (Z, X, T, Space Bar, and 1-9 keys) are locked from editing. To change them, use ELEX KeyBinder
Mouse acceleration
No acceleration.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
X-axis inversion available as well.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Can be disabled.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
HUD automatically switches based on last input, causing HUD flickering if both controller and KB/M are used at the same time.

  • In-game remapping settings.

  • In-game controller settings.

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Main, Voice, Environment, Effects, and Music.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Czech
French
German
Italian
Polish
Portuguese
Fan translation by Drymay.
Russian
Spanish

Change language

Using Steam or GOG Galaxy, the language can be changed via the game properties.
When not using GOG Galaxy, or if voices and subtitles should be in a different language, see the fix below.
Change voice and subtitle language[3]
  1. First, right-click the game in your library, go to Properties and then Language.
  2. Switch language to the desired option, for instance German in this case.
  3. Wait until the voice pack is downloaded, then go to <path-to-game>\data\packed\ and make copies ofc_1_de.pak and c_0_de.pak in the same folder (or similarly named files in other languages).
  4. Switch back to English or other desired language in the properties window again. Remember to rename the copied language files to their original names.
  5. Go to <path-to-game>\data\ini\.
  6. Open ConfigDefault.xml with an editor like Notepad.
  7. Change VoiceLanguage="English" and/or SubtitleLanguage="English" to a supported language.
You will need the above mentioned files first, otherwise the game will default to the original voices and strings for the menus will be missing if the subtitle language is changed.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See ELEX 3DV-Ready Fix by MX-2 V1.20.
vorpX
G3D, Z3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Issues fixed

Can't save or load games

Fix savegame bug[4]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\data\ini\.
  2. Open mount_packed.xml.
  3. Change PhysicalPath="$(savedgames)/ELEX/SaveGames" to PhysicalPath="$(localappdata)/ELEX/SaveGames".
  4. Go to %LOCALAPPDATA%\ELEX\ and create a SaveGames folder there.

Mouse and keyboard prompts when using controller

Don't press buttons early[5]
  1. Do not press any controller buttons when the game is loading up, before the Press Any Button text is visible.

Other information

API

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

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX
Audio FMOD
Interface Iggy
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-3570
AMD FX-6350		 Intel Core i7-4790
AMD FX-8350
System memory (RAM) 8 GB 16 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 35 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon HD 7850
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
AMD Radeon RX 480
3 GB (Nvidia), 4 GB (AMD) of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

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

References

  1. ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Skip Intro Movies - Quick Guide - last accessed on May 2023
  2. ↑ Anyone able to get above 120 FPS? :: ELEX General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ Verified by User:Waschbär on 2018-09-23
  4. ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: How to fix the savegame bug - last accessed on May 2023
  5. ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on April 2024