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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = F1 2015 cover.jpg
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|cover        = F1 2015 cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Codemasters Birmingham}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Codemasters Birmingham}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|Linux}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|Linux}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|EGO 4.0}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/engine|EGO|name=EGO 4.0|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://vr-zone.com/articles/codemasters-ego-engine-4-0-detailed-directx-12-onboard/104794.html|title=Codemasters’ EGO Engine 4.0 with DirectX 12 to be detailed at GDC 2016 - VRZone|date=2017-02-07}}</ref>}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 10, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 10, 2015}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 26, 2016|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/feralgames/status/735152250063081473|title=Feral Interactive on Twitter: "Race like a champion with F1™ 2015, coming to Linux May 26th. https://t.co/DTRWWQDEwF https://t.co/n3ARP81OvA"|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|f1-2015|61}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|467/f1-2015|64}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|f1-2015|62}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Racing }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Track racing }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Formula 1 }}
 
|steam appid  = 286570
 
|steam appid  = 286570
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|hltb        = 28936
 +
|mobygames    = 76486
 
|wikipedia    = F1 2015 (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = F1 2015 (video game)
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Formula 1}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{--}} Poorly optimized with many glitches.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/286570/discussions/0/537402115078628119 F1 2015: Report Glitches and Bugs :: F1 2015 General Discussions]</ref> Codemasters is aware of the issues<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/3csttm/if_youre_considering_buying_f1_2015_for_pc_please/csynoic LiteralZero comments on If you're considering buying F1 2015 for PC, please wait as it's another bad PC port.]</ref>
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|introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed by [[Company:Codemasters Birmingham|Codemasters Birmingham]] and published by [[Company:Codemasters|Codemasters]]. It is a licensed ''[[Series:Formula 1|Formula 1]]'' game and features cars and tracks from the 2015 F1 season.
 +
 
 +
|release history = The game was released on July 10, 2015. The Linux version was ported and released by [[Company:Feral Interactive|Feral Interactive]] on May 26, 2016.
 +
 
 +
|current state = It has multiple bugs, ranging from game crashes at startup, low FPS when controller is connected, to broken controller and wheel support.
 +
 
 +
It was delisted from all digital storefronts on March 11, 2022..
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.formula1-game.com/uk/home Official website]
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{{mm}} [http://forums.codemasters.com/categories/f1-games Codemasters Forums] for the series
{{mm}} [http://forums.codemasters.com/categories/f1-games Codemasters Forums]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/286570/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/286570/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00YVAOL1E | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Developer | https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/f12015/ | Steam | | | Linux | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-F12015 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00YVAOL1E | Steam | | | Windows, Linux | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2823-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Developer | https://store.codemasters.com/eu/product/284467/f1-2015 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Games Republic | 1126 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2823-1 | Steam | | | Windows, Linux | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | f1-2015 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | f1-2015 | Steam | | | Windows, Linux | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Humble | f12015 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | f1-2015 | Steam | | | Windows, Linux | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 286570 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 286570 | Steam | | | Windows, Linux | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Activate Intel graphics options===
 
===Activate Intel graphics options===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Open hardware_settings_config.xml|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{fixbox/fix|Open hardware_settings_config.xml}}
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Go to [[#Configuration file(s) location|Configuration file(s) location]]
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# Open <code>hardware_settings_config.xml</code>.
# Open the <code>hardware_settings_config.xml</code> file.
 
 
# Change <code><advanced_smoke_shadows enabled="false" /></code> to <code><advanced_smoke_shadows enabled="true" /></code>
 
# Change <code><advanced_smoke_shadows enabled="false" /></code> to <code><advanced_smoke_shadows enabled="true" /></code>
 
# Change <code><skidmarks_blending enabled="false" /></code> to <code><skidmarks_blending enabled="true" /></code>
 
# Change <code><skidmarks_blending enabled="false" /></code> to <code><skidmarks_blending enabled="true" /></code>
# Save <code>hardware_settings_config.xml</code> file.
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# Save the file.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\F1 2015\hardware_settings_config.xml}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\F1 2015\hardware_settings_config.xml}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}\feral-interactive\F1 2015\}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{XDG|true}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/286570/local/savegame}}
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{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\286570\local\savegame\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        = Approx. 180 MB available.
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|F1 2015 General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|F1 2015 General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|F1 2015 Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
 
{{Image|F1 2015 Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Image|F1 2015 Camera.png|In-game camera settings.}}
 +
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[SMAA]], [[TAA]], [[SMAA]]+[[TAA]]
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[SMAA]], [[TAA]], [[SMAA]]+[[TAA]]
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = Locks cutscenes and replays to 30 FPS.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|F1 2015 Keyboard.png|In-game keyboard settings.}}
 
{{Image|F1 2015 Keyboard.png|In-game keyboard settings.}}
 
{{Image|F1 2015 Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}}
 
{{Image|F1 2015 Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}}
 
{{Image|F1 2015 Force Feedback.png|In-game force feedback settings.}}
 
{{Image|F1 2015 Force Feedback.png|In-game force feedback settings.}}
{{Input settings
+
{{ii}} The game can send telemetry data to supported software like [https://www.simhubdash.com/ SimHub] and devices like motion platforms, bass shakers and telemetry displays through the UDP protocol. Also support D-Box haptic/motion platforms through a proprietary protocol.<ref>{{refurl|url=https://catalogue.d-box.com/en/video-games/195410/|title=F1 2015 - D-Box Catalogue|date=November 5, 2023}}</ref> Requires editing the <code>hardware_settings_config.xml</code> file to enable them. (See [[#Enable telemetry|Enable telemetry]])
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = n/a
 
|acceleration option      = n/a
|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = No mouse support
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu                = false
|mouse menu notes          = No mouse support.
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|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = false
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
|controller support notes  =  
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|controller support notes  = XInput and DirectInput.
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
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|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        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = xbox
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|xbox prompts              = true
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = true
 +
|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  = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]] for sim-racing device support.
 +
|other button prompts     = true
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes =  
 +
|steam input api          = false
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = true
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = false
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = false
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = n/a
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 +
}}
 +
===[[Controller|Controller Support]]===
 +
{{ii}} The developer has provided a [https://web.archive.org/web/20190216212047/http://blog.codemasters.com/f1/06/f1-2015-supported-wheels-and-controllers/ list] of supported steering wheels and accessories. Devices not listed may work, but the user will have to manually map each action.
 +
 
 +
{{Standard table|Compatible steering wheels|Notes|content=
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec Porsche 911 Wheel|Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo/Turbo S/Carrera/GT2/GT3 RS]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR|Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR]]''' | Compatible with ClubSport Pedals.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR Elite|Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR Elite]]''' | Compatible with ClubSport Pedals.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec ClubSport|Fanatec ClubSport V1]]''' | Compatible with ClubSport Pedals.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec ClubSport|Fanatec ClubSport V2]]''' | ClubSport Steering Formula V1 rim only. Compatible with ClubSport Pedals.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech Driving Force|Logitech Driving Force Pro]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech Force EX|Logitech Formula Force EX]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech Force EX|Logitech Driving Force EX]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech Force EX|Logitech GT Force RX]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech MOMO|Logitech MOMO Racing]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech Driving Force GT|Logitech Driving Force GT]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech G25|Logitech G25]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech G27|Logitech G27]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech G920 and G29|Logitech G29]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster Rally GT Force Feedback Pro''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''Thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Force Feedback''''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster Ferrari GT Experience Racing Wheel''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Wireless Cockpit''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster Universal Challenge 5-in-1 Racing Wheel''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster T100''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Thrustmaster T500|Thrustmaster T500]]''' | See '''Compatible add-ons''' for compatible rims.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Thrustmaster TX|Thrustmaster TX]]''' | See '''Compatible add-ons''' for compatible rims.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Thrustmaster T300|Thrustmaster T300]]''' | See '''Compatible add-ons''' for compatible rims.}}
 +
}}
 +
{{Standard table|Compatible add-ons|Notes|content=
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster GT Wheel''' | Compatible with Thrustmaster T500.<br/>Included with [[Controller:Thrustmaster T500|T500]].}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster PS Wheel''' | Compatible with Thrustmaster T300.<br/>Included with [[Controller:Thrustmaster T300|T300]].}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On''' | Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 Italia Edition Wheel''' | Compatible with Thrustmaster TX.<br/>Included with [[Controller:Thrustmaster TX|TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition]].}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster Leather 28 GT Wheel Add-On''' | Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition''' | Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
===Enable telemetry===
 +
{{ii}} Applies to both UDP telemetry and D-Box support.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enable telemetry|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Yuuyatails|date=November 5, 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open the <code>hardware_settings_config.xml</code> file located in {{folder|<user>\Documents\My Games\F1 2015\hardwaresettings\}} with a text editior.
 +
# Search for the field with the word <code><nowiki><motion></nowiki></code>.
 +
# Set the "udp enabled" parameter to "true" and change the "ip" and "port" fields to match that of what was set on the supported telemetry software. For example, <code><nowiki><udp enabled="true" ip="127.0.0.1" port="20777" /></nowiki></code>
 +
# If user have the D-Box haptic/motion platforms, set the "dbox enabled" parameter to "true".
 +
# Save the file.
 +
}}
 +
==Audio==
 
{{Image|F1 2015 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|F1 2015 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
|interface = yes
 
|audio    = yes
 
|subtitles = yes
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
|local play          = false
+
|local play          = true
|local play players  =  
+
|local play players  = 2
|local play modes    =  
+
|local play modes    = Versus
|local play notes    =  
+
|local play notes    = Split-screen
|lan play            = false
+
|lan play            = true
|lan play players    =  
+
|lan play players    = 16
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
|online play players  = 20
+
|online play players  = 16
|online play modes    = Versus
+
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
 
|online play notes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      =
 +
|vorpx modes                =
 +
|vorpx notes                =
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    = hackable
 +
|trackir notes              = Works with FreeTrack 2.0 protocol using software like [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/ FaceTrackNoIR].
 +
|tobii eye tracking          = hackable
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    = Works with [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/Trackers/Tobii.htm Tobii EyeX tracker] or [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/Trackers/Tobii4C.htm Tobii EyeX 4C and 5 headtracker] plugins for [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/ FaceTrackNoIR].
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
{{ii}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/286570/discussions/0/537402115078628119/ Official Glitches and Bugs Tracker thread (Steam)]
+
{{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/286570/discussions/0/537402115078628119/ Official Glitches and Bugs Tracker thread (Steam)]
 
{{ii}} [http://forums.codemasters.com/discussion/10032/pc-f1-2015-bugs-and-issues Official Glitches and Bugs Tracker thread (Codemasters Forums)]
 
{{ii}} [http://forums.codemasters.com/discussion/10032/pc-f1-2015-bugs-and-issues Official Glitches and Bugs Tracker thread (Codemasters Forums)]
 +
 +
{{--}} All the issues in this game has no workaround, no fix known.
  
 
===Game crashes on startup===
 
===Game crashes on startup===
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===Cannot find any multiplayer sessions===
 
===Cannot find any multiplayer sessions===
  
===No Force Feedback with wheel controllers<ref>http://forums.codemasters.com/discussion/7639/f1-2015-no-force-feedback-fanatec-csr-pc</ref>===
+
===No Force Feedback with wheel controllers<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.codemasters.com/discussion/7639/f1-2015-no-force-feedback-fanatec-csr-pc|title=F1 2015 No Force Feedback, Fanatec CSR, PC - Codemasters Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>===
  
===Broken controller support<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/286570/discussions/0/537402115095462008/</ref>===
+
===Broken controller support<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/286570/discussions/0/537402115095462008/|title=Xbox 360/One Controller issues :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>===
  
===Low FPS when a controller is connected<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/286570/discussions/0/537402115081630729/</ref>===
+
===Low FPS when a controller is connected<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/286570/discussions/0/537402115081630729/|title=Low fps with controller :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>===
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
|opengl versions        =  
+
|opengl versions        = true
|opengl notes          =  
+
|opengl notes          = Linux version only
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 5
 
|shader model versions  = 5
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = true
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux powerpc app      = unknown
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= false
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            = Wwise
+
|audio            = Microsoft Speech Platform, Wwise
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
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|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
|cutscenes notes  =  
+
|cutscenes notes  = 1.994a
 
|multiplayer      = Steamworks
 
|multiplayer      = Steamworks
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
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==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
{{ii}} A 64-bit system is required.
 
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 7  
+
|minOS    = 7
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Quad 3.0 GHz
+
|minCPU  = AMD Phenom II X4 3.2 GHz
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 3.2 GHz  
+
|minCPU2  = Intel Core 2 Quad 3.0 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 20 GB
 
|minHD    = 20 GB
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTS 450
+
|minGPU  = AMD Radeon HD 5770
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 5770
+
|minGPU2 = Intel 4th Gen Iris
|minGPU3 = Intel 4th Gen Iris
+
|minGPU3  = Nvidia GeForce GTS 450
 
|minDX    = 11
 
|minDX    = 11
 
|minaudio = DirectX Compatible
 
|minaudio = DirectX Compatible
  
 
|recOS    = 8, 8.1
 
|recOS    = 8, 8.1
 +
|recCPU  = AMD FX-9370
 +
|recCPU2  = Intel Core i7-4770
 +
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  = AMD Radeon R9 290
 +
|recGPU2  = Intel 5th Gen Iris Pro
 +
|recGPU3  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
 +
|recDX    =
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. {{ii}} Supported Graphics Cards: DirectX 11 Graphics Card Required Intel: 4th Gen Iris or Higher, Intel Iris Pro Series AMD: HD5770 or Higher, HD6770 or Higher, HD7750 or Higher, R7 250 or Higher, R9 Series Nvidia: GTS450 or Higher, GT545 or Higher, GT640 or Higher, GT740 or Higher, GTX900 Series
 +
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Linux
 +
|minOS    = Ubuntu 16.04, SteamOS 2.0 (64bit)
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3
 +
|minCPU2  = AMD FX-6300
 +
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|minHD    = 15 GB
 +
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GT 640M
 +
|minGPU2  =
 +
|minGPU3  =
 +
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 +
|minother =
 +
 +
|recOS    =
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-4770
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-4770
|recCPU2  = AMD FX-9370
 
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 290
+
|recGPU2  =  
|recGPU3 = Intel 5th Gen Iris Pro
+
|recVRAM =  
|recDX   = 11
+
|notes   = {{ii}} AMD and Intel graphics cards are not officially supported.
 +
{{ii}} A 64-bit system is required.
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} Supported Graphics Cards: DirectX 11 Graphics Card Required Intel: 4th Gen Iris or Higher, Intel Iris Pro Series AMD: HD5770 or Higher, HD6770 or Higher, HD7750 or Higher, R7 250 or Higher, R9 Series Nvidia: GTS450 or Higher, GT545 or Higher, GT640 or Higher, GT740 or Higher, GTX900 Series
 
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 23:08, 11 February 2024

F1 2015
F1 2015 cover
Developers
Codemasters Birmingham
Linux Feral Interactive
Publishers
Codemasters
Linux Feral Interactive
Engines
EGO 4.0[1]
Release dates
Windows July 10, 2015
Linux May 26, 2016[2]
Reception
Metacritic 61
OpenCritic 64
IGDB 62
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Racing
Vehicles Track racing
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary
Series Formula 1
F1 2015 on HowLongToBeat
F1 2015 on IGDB
F1 2015 on MobyGames
F1 2015 on Wikipedia
F1 2010 2010
F1 2011 2011
F1 2012 2012
F1 Race Stars 2012
F1 2013 2013
F1 2014 2014
F1 2015 2015
F1 2016 2016
F1 2017 2017
F1 2018 2018
F1 2019 2019
F1 2020 2020
F1 2021 2021
F1 22 2022
F1 23 2023
F1 24 2024

F1 2015 is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed by Codemasters Birmingham and published by Codemasters. It is a licensed Formula 1 game and features cars and tracks from the 2015 F1 season.

The game was released on July 10, 2015. The Linux version was ported and released by Feral Interactive on May 26, 2016.

It has multiple bugs, ranging from game crashes at startup, low FPS when controller is connected, to broken controller and wheel support.

It was delisted from all digital storefronts on March 11, 2022..

General information

Codemasters Forums for the series
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Linux
Developer website (unavailable)
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Amazon.com (unavailable)
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Linux
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Steam (unavailable)
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Linux
All versions require Steam DRM.

Essential improvements

Activate Intel graphics options

Open hardware_settings_config.xml[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open hardware_settings_config.xml.
  3. Change <advanced_smoke_shadows enabled="false" /> to <advanced_smoke_shadows enabled="true" />
  4. Change <skidmarks_blending enabled="false" /> to <skidmarks_blending enabled="true" />
  5. Save the file.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\F1 2015\hardware_settings_config.xml
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME\feral-interactive\F1 2015\
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\286570\local\savegame\

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Approx. 180 MB available.

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game camera settings.
In-game camera settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
FOV settings added with patch.
Windowed
Can also be toggled with Alt+ Enter.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
SMAA, TAA, SMAA+TAA
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Locks cutscenes and replays to 30 FPS.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

In-game keyboard settings.
In-game keyboard settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
In-game force feedback settings.
In-game force feedback settings.
The game can send telemetry data to supported software like SimHub and devices like motion platforms, bass shakers and telemetry displays through the UDP protocol. Also support D-Box haptic/motion platforms through a proprietary protocol.[3] Requires editing the hardware_settings_config.xml file to enable them. (See Enable telemetry)

Controller Support

The developer has provided a list of supported steering wheels and accessories. Devices not listed may work, but the user will have to manually map each action.
Compatible steering wheels Notes
Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo/Turbo S/Carrera/GT2/GT3 RS
Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR Compatible with ClubSport Pedals.
Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR Elite Compatible with ClubSport Pedals.
Fanatec ClubSport V1 Compatible with ClubSport Pedals.
Fanatec ClubSport V2 ClubSport Steering Formula V1 rim only. Compatible with ClubSport Pedals.
Logitech Driving Force Pro
Logitech Formula Force EX
Logitech Driving Force EX
Logitech GT Force RX
Logitech MOMO Racing
Logitech Driving Force GT
Logitech G25
Logitech G27
Logitech G29
Thrustmaster Rally GT Force Feedback Pro
Thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Force Feedback
Thrustmaster Ferrari GT Experience Racing Wheel
Thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Wireless Cockpit
Thrustmaster Universal Challenge 5-in-1 Racing Wheel
Thrustmaster T100
Thrustmaster T500 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Thrustmaster TX See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Thrustmaster T300 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Compatible add-ons Notes
Thrustmaster GT Wheel Compatible with Thrustmaster T500.
Included with T500.
Thrustmaster PS Wheel Compatible with Thrustmaster T300.
Included with T300.
Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 Italia Edition Wheel Compatible with Thrustmaster TX.
Included with TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition.
Thrustmaster Leather 28 GT Wheel Add-On Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.

Enable telemetry

Applies to both UDP telemetry and D-Box support.
Enable telemetry[4]
  1. Open the hardware_settings_config.xml file located in <user>\Documents\My Games\F1 2015\hardwaresettings\ with a text editior.
  2. Search for the field with the word <motion>.
  3. Set the "udp enabled" parameter to "true" and change the "ip" and "port" fields to match that of what was set on the supported telemetry software. For example, <udp enabled="true" ip="127.0.0.1" port="20777" />
  4. If user have the D-Box haptic/motion platforms, set the "dbox enabled" parameter to "true".
  5. Save the file.

Audio

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

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Versus
Split-screen
LAN play
16
Online play
16 Co-op, Versus

Connection types

VR support

Devices State Notes
Tobii Eye Tracking
Works with Tobii EyeX tracker or Tobii EyeX 4C and 5 headtracker plugins for FaceTrackNoIR.
TrackIR
Works with FreeTrack 2.0 protocol using software like FaceTrackNoIR.

Issues unresolved

Official Glitches and Bugs Tracker thread (Steam)
Official Glitches and Bugs Tracker thread (Codemasters Forums)
All the issues in this game has no workaround, no fix known.

Game crashes on startup

Cannot find any multiplayer sessions

No Force Feedback with wheel controllers[5]

Broken controller support[6]

Low FPS when a controller is connected[7]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
OpenGL
Linux version only
Shader Model support 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Microsoft Speech Platform, Wwise
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.994a
Multiplayer Steamworks

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) AMD Phenom II X4 3.2 GHz
Intel Core 2 Quad 3.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 20 GB
Video card (GPU) AMD Radeon HD 5770
Intel 4th Gen Iris
Nvidia GeForce GTS 450
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX Compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Supported Graphics Cards: DirectX 11 Graphics Card Required Intel: 4th Gen Iris or Higher, Intel Iris Pro Series AMD: HD5770 or Higher, HD6770 or Higher, HD7750 or Higher, R7 250 or Higher, R9 Series Nvidia: GTS450 or Higher, GT545 or Higher, GT640 or Higher, GT740 or Higher, GTX900 Series
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 16.04, SteamOS 2.0 (64bit)
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3
AMD FX-6300
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 640M
512 MB of VRAM
AMD and Intel graphics cards are not officially supported.
A 64-bit system is required.


References