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− | {{Infobox | + | {{stub}} |
− | |cover | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |developer | + | |cover = From_Dust_cover.png |
− | |publisher = | + | |developers = |
− | |release dates | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Montpellier}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Ubisoft Ukraine|Windows}} | ||
+ | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|LyN|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110319090019/http://thegamingliberty.com/index.php/2011/03/16/tgl-interview-from-dust-creator-eric-chahi/|title=TGL Interview: From Dust Creator Eric Chahi - The Gaming Liberty.com|date=2017-01-30}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 17, 2011}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|from-dust|76}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|from-dust|80}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-Time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-Eye View }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and Select}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Puzzle }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 33460 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 3721 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = From Dust | ||
+ | |mobygames = 53038 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = From Dust | ||
+ | |winehq = 13398 | ||
+ | |lutris = from-dust | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = The game no longer requires a constant Internet connection and is playable offline.<ref name="offline">[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205191658/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2802521 DRM is gone now right? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33460/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2019-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | from-dust | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | from-dust | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 33460 | Steam, Uplay | Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/703553959 this guide] to play without Ubisoft Connect. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948588a7e300458b4766 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B005H40K7W | Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | from-dust | Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamer.no/artikler/microsoft-legger-ned-games-for-windows-markedet/136450|title=Microsoft legger ned Games for Windows-markedet|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All versions except Steam require {{DRM|Uplay}}. Playable offline after activation; no longer requires a constant Internet connection.<ref name="offline"/> | ||
+ | {{ii}} A [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/from-dust/anelkojiepicmcldgnmkplocifmegpfj Chrome Web Store] version was also available. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip launcher=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Remove the launcher and replace its DLL's|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mouse|date=2023-07-28}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{p|game}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|UbisoftConnectInstaller.exe}} and {{file|UbisoftConnectInstaller.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Create a symlink pointing to {{file|From_Dust.exe}} in the game's directory, and name it {{file|UbisoftConnectInstaller.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2718-from-dust-launcher-skip/ this zip] and extract the two files to the {{folder|From Dust}} directory, overwriting any files that were not renamed. | ||
+ | # If you're on Linux (including the Steam Deck), set the launch options to: | ||
+ | <code>PROTON_FORCE_LARGE_ADDRESS_AWARE=1 PROTON_USE_WINED3D11=1 PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 PROTON_NO_FSYNC=1 %command%</code>}} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | === | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Dust\profiles\}} |
− | {{Game | + | }} |
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Dust\DustSave|{{p|game}}\DUST\DustSave\Ingame}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Save data on Windows may also be stored at the second listed location, from an older version{{cn|2024-04-06}} | ||
− | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | {{Save | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
− | + | |discord = | |
− | + | |discord notes = | |
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = true | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = Syncs save games and settings.{{cn}} | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|FromDust videosettings.jpg|Display settings}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | | | + | |wsgf link = |
− | | | + | |widescreen wsgf award = |
− | | | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = |
− | | | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = |
− | | | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = |
− | |multimonitor =unknown | + | |widescreen resolution = limited |
− | | | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Not all resolutions are supported in windowed mode. |
− | |fov =false | + | |multimonitor = false |
− | | | + | |multimonitor notes = Game crashes unless only one monitor is used. |
− | |windowed =true | + | |ultrawidescreen = unknown |
− | | | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = |
− | | | + | |4k ultra hd = limited |
− | | | + | |4k ultra hd notes = 4K supported, but many UI elements are mispositioned above 2560×1440. |
− | |anisotropic =unknown | + | |fov = false |
− | | | + | |fov notes = |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |windowed = true |
− | | | + | |windowed notes = Can not go above 1920x1440 in windowed. |
− | |vsync = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | | | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
+ | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = false | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = limited | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in fullscreen and 60 in windowed.<ref name="FPS cap">[https://web.archive.org/web/20170518215605/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2066863 Is 30fps cap real? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | ||
+ | |120 fps = false | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | + | {{Image|FromDust controlsettings.jpg|Input settings}} | |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | | | + | |key remap = true |
− | | | + | |key remap notes = |
− | | | + | |acceleration option = unknown |
− | | | + | |acceleration option notes = |
− | | | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
− | | | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = |
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = Full mouse and keyboard control. | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Found under '''Common Options'''. | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = true | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = true | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | == | + | ==Audio== |
− | + | {{Audio | |
+ | |separate volume = false | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = There is an option to disable music. The game also includes a "quiet mode" toggle. | ||
+ | |surround sound = true | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = unknown | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/from-dust/ download]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Crash on startup=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the Skip launcher method above|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mouse|date=2023-07-28|comment=}}</ref>|fix=}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===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 = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal 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 = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS | + | |minOS = XP SP3, Vista SP2, 7 SP1 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or 2.3 GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 1.5 GB (XP) / 2 GB (Vista, 7) |
− | |minHD | + | |minHD = 4 GB |
− | |minGPU = 256 MB | + | |minGPU = *see supported list |
+ | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
− | | | + | |recCPU = 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 920 or 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 or better |
− | + | |recRAM = 3 GB DDR3 | |
− | | | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9 |
− | | | + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 4000 (*see supported list) |
− | | | + | |recVRAM = 512 MB |
− | }} | + | }} |
{{References}} | {{References}} |
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Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montpellier | |
Windows | Ubisoft Ukraine |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
LyN[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 17, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 76 |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Puzzle |
From Dust is a singleplayer bird's-eye view puzzle game.
The game no longer requires a constant Internet connection and is playable offline.[2]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Use this guide to play without Ubisoft Connect. | |||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [3] |
- All versions except Steam require Ubisoft Connect DRM. Playable offline after activation; no longer requires a constant Internet connection.[2]
- A Chrome Web Store version was also available.
Essential improvements
Skip launcher
Remove the launcher and replace its DLL's[4] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Dust\profiles\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Dust\DustSave <path-to-game>\DUST\DustSave\Ingame[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33460/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Save data on Windows may also be stored at the second listed location, from an older version[citation needed]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | Syncs save games and settings.[citation needed] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Not all resolutions are supported in windowed mode. | ||
Multi-monitor | Game crashes unless only one monitor is used. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | 4K supported, but many UI elements are mispositioned above 2560×1440. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Can not go above 1920x1440 in windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in fullscreen and 60 in windowed.[5] | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Full mouse and keyboard control. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Found under Common Options. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | There is an option to disable music. The game also includes a "quiet mode" toggle. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Crash on startup
Use the Skip launcher method above[6] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP2, 7 SP1 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or 2.3 GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ | 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 920 or 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 or better |
System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB (XP) / 2 GB (Vista, 7) | 3 GB DDR3 |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | *see supported list 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 9 AMD Radeon HD 4000 (*see supported list) 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (33460) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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).
References
- ↑ TGL Interview: From Dust Creator Eric Chahi - The Gaming Liberty.com - last accessed on 2017-01-30
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 DRM is gone now right? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Microsoft legger ned Games for Windows-markedet - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Verified by User:Mouse on 2023-07-28
- ↑ Is 30fps cap real? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Verified by User:Mouse on 2023-07-28