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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Infestation ss.png | |cover = Infestation ss.png | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|OP Productions}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|OP Productions}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Eclipse}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Eclipse (Arktos)}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 17, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 17, 2012}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Zombies }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Infestation }} | ||
|steam appid = 226700 | |steam appid = 226700 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = infestation-survivor-stories | ||
|wikipedia = Infestation: Survivor Stories | |wikipedia = Infestation: Survivor Stories | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Originally titled '''The War Z''', rebranded due to "confusion and trademark issues".<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/Infestationmmo/posts/397806083670038 Greetings Survivors! Effective today,... - Infestation: Survivor Stories | Facebook]</ref> | + | {{ii}} Originally titled '''The War Z''', rebranded to '''Infestation: Survivor Stories''' due to "confusion and trademark issues".<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/Infestationmmo/posts/397806083670038 Greetings Survivors! Effective today,... - Infestation: Survivor Stories | Facebook]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/226700/history/?changeid=237527|title=SteamDB - Infestation: Survivor Stories Classic - Displaying change #237527|date=2018-09-04}}</ref> '''Classic''' was later added to the title in 2016.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/226700/history/?changeid=1799137|title=SteamDB - Infestation: Survivor Stories Classic - Displaying change #1799137|date=2018-09-04}}</ref> |
− | + | {{ii}} On launch the game was criticized for misleading advertising, suspicious microtransactions, and forum censorship,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://kotaku.com/the-war-z-mess-every-crazy-detail-we-know-so-far-upda-5969784|title=Kotaku - The War Z Mess: Every Crazy Detail We Know So Far (UPDATE)|date=2019-11-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2012/12/the-war-z-pulled-from-steam-after-complaints-of-scams-and-false-advertising|title=Complex - 'The War Z' Pulled From Steam After Complaints of Scams and False Advertising|date=2019-11-20}}</ref> eventually resulting in its temporary removal from the Steam storefront<ref>{{Refurl|url=The War Z Removed From Steam [UPDATE: Valve Calls Release 'A Mistake']|title=Kotaku - The War Z Removed From Steam (UPDATE: Valve Calls Release 'A Mistake')|date=2019-11-20}}</ref> before being reinstated at around '''March, 2013'''.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/226700/discussions/0/846946775267058088/|title=Steam Community - Why the hell is this travesty back on Steam?|date=2019-11-20}}</ref> | |
− | + | {{--}} Servers were shut down on December 15, 2016.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/226700/discussions/0/208684375433081721/|title=Steam Community - I:SS CLASSIC END OF SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT|date=2018-09-04}}</ref> | |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/226700/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | |
− | {{mm}} [https | ||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
+ | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| official | https://account.thewarz.com/buy/buy.html | unknown | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 226700 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{ii}} This game is no longer available following the release of [[Infestation World]]. | {{ii}} This game is no longer available following the release of [[Infestation World]]. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Arktos\WarZ\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |origin = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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{{ii}} Changing this entry to a different value does not seem to make a difference in-game. | {{ii}} Changing this entry to a different value does not seem to make a difference in-game. | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |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 = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |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== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = unknown | |separate volume = unknown | ||
|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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese - Brazil | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish - Latin America | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Thai | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Vietnamese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = false | |self-hosting = false | ||
− | |self-hosting notes = Servers must be rented through an in-game option.<ref> | + | |self-hosting notes = Servers must be rented through an in-game option.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://warz.zendesk.com/entries/21900609-How-to-Rent-a-Private-Server|title=How to Rent a Private Server : Infestation Survivor Support|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> |
|direct ip = unknown | |direct ip = unknown | ||
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Launcher crashes or stops responding=== | ===Launcher crashes or stops responding=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Launcher crashes or stops responding|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to The War Z's installation folder. Its default location is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\The War Z\</code> | # Go to The War Z's installation folder. Its default location is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\The War Z\</code> | ||
# Right click on <code>WarZlauncher.exe</code> and select '''Properties'''. | # Right click on <code>WarZlauncher.exe</code> and select '''Properties'''. | ||
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===MSVCP100.dll is missing=== | ===MSVCP100.dll is missing=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=MSVCP100.dll is missing|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206053456/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2666520 "MSVCP100.dll missing" error - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
Download and install '''Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable''': | Download and install '''Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable''': | ||
− | * [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8328 Download for | + | * [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8328 Download for 32-bit Windows] |
− | * [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13523 Download for | + | * [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13523 Download for 64-bit Windows] |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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===Game freezes when entering server=== | ===Game freezes when entering server=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Game freezes when entering a server, potentially kicking you before you can move|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
{{ii}} Poor memory optimization in the engine is likely the cause of this problem. The client can reach nearly 2 GB of RAM usage despite its unremarkable graphical fidelity.<ref>Tested by FudgePoly using numerous graphics options and monitoring software.</ref> | {{ii}} Poor memory optimization in the engine is likely the cause of this problem. The client can reach nearly 2 GB of RAM usage despite its unremarkable graphical fidelity.<ref>Tested by FudgePoly using numerous graphics options and monitoring software.</ref> | ||
{{++}} Following this fix in windowed mode is recommended (in-case the client hangs or crashes during testing). | {{++}} Following this fix in windowed mode is recommended (in-case the client hangs or crashes during testing). | ||
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===Frequent crashes=== | ===Frequent crashes=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Frequent crashes|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to The War Z's installation folder. Its default location is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\The War Z\</code> | # Go to The War Z's installation folder. Its default location is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\The War Z\</code> | ||
# Right click on <code>WarZ.exe</code> and select '''Properties'''. | # Right click on <code>WarZ.exe</code> and select '''Properties'''. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Clicking on "play game" causes a crash|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
Uninstall AVG Antivirus. If you do not have AVG, set your antivirus software to exclude the game's installation folder. | Uninstall AVG Antivirus. If you do not have AVG, set your antivirus software to exclude the game's installation folder. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Enable SLI=== | ===Enable SLI=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable SLI (Multi-GPU)|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= |
− | |||
{{ii}} Do not follow these instructions if you do not know how many GPUs are in your PC and/or if you have only one GPU in your PC. | {{ii}} Do not follow these instructions if you do not know how many GPUs are in your PC and/or if you have only one GPU in your PC. | ||
− | # Download [http://www.techspot.com/downloads/5077-nvidia-inspector.html | + | # Download [http://www.techspot.com/downloads/5077-nvidia-inspector.html Nvidia Inspector] and extract the .zip file's contents to a new folder on your PC. |
# Double-click '''nvidiaInspector.exe''' and click the toolbox button (shown in red below). | # Double-click '''nvidiaInspector.exe''' and click the toolbox button (shown in red below). | ||
[[File:Inspector button.jpg]] | [[File:Inspector button.jpg]] | ||
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===Inventory shows weird names and descriptions=== | ===Inventory shows weird names and descriptions=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Inventory shows weird names and descriptions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# From the in-game options menu, choose '''Language'''. | # From the in-game options menu, choose '''Language'''. | ||
# Select '''English''' and apply. | # Select '''English''' and apply. | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown |
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = Easy Anti-Cheat, FairFight, PunkBuster | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = <ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/226700/discussions/0/846959998064564648/|title=Steam Community - Official Answers From JonnyTruant Senior Producer To Member Questions|date=2019-11-20|snippet='''Will we be getting an additional layer of anti-hack?'''<br>We are constantly working with FairFight and PunkBuster on improving detection rate, and at the same time making sure that we will not have any false positives. It is an ongoing process and it will only be improving over time. At this time, we don’t have plans to add additional anti-hack software, but FairFight and PunkBuster always add additional detection and prevention layers to their software.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.easy.ac/en-us/partners/|title=Easy Anti-Cheat|date=17 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.evenbalance.com/|title=Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures|date=2018-09-04|snippet=Fri Jan 04 2013 12:00<br>OP Productions LLC has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate our PunkBuster™ Anti-Cheat software into the survival mmo Zombie Game known as Infestation, developed by Hammerpoint Interactive.}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP, Vista, 7 | |minOS = XP, Vista, 7 | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHz |
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Sempron 3400+<ref>http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=5244&game=The%20War%20Z</ref> | ||
|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
− | |minHD = 3 GB | + | |minHD = 3 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 205 |
|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD6250 | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD6250 | ||
|recOS = Vista, 7 64-bit | |recOS = Vista, 7 64-bit | ||
− | |recCPU = Quad-core 2. | + | |recCPU = Quad-core 2.4 GHz or superior |
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX460 |
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD5850 or superior | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD5850 or superior | ||
|recDX = 9 | |recDX = 9 | ||
|recVRAM = 768 MB | |recVRAM = 768 MB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} The game is a multiplayer game. It requires a stable Internet connection with sufficient connectivity to regions in the US, Russia and/or Europe. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 14:31, 18 May 2023
This product is no longer playable in any capacity. It is covered here for historical reference.
Developers | |
---|---|
Hammerpoint Interactive | |
Publishers | |
OP Productions | |
Engines | |
Eclipse (Arktos) | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 17, 2012 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Themes | Zombies |
Series | Infestation |
Infestation | |
---|---|
Infestation: Survivor Stories Classic | 2012 |
Infestation World | 2016 |
Infestation: The New Z | 2016 |
Infestation: Survivor Stories Revival | 2019 |
Key points
- Originally titled The War Z, rebranded to Infestation: Survivor Stories due to "confusion and trademark issues".[1][2] Classic was later added to the title in 2016.[3]
- On launch the game was criticized for misleading advertising, suspicious microtransactions, and forum censorship,[4][5] eventually resulting in its temporary removal from the Steam storefront[6] before being reinstated at around March, 2013.[7]
- Servers were shut down on December 15, 2016.[8]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Official website (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) |
- This game is no longer available following the release of Infestation World.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Arktos\WarZ\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/226700/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | HUD is stretched. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
- The game's configuration files (CustomSettings.ini, gameSettings.ini) contain the entry
r_anisotropy_quality 1
- Changing this entry to a different value does not seem to make a difference in-game.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
- The game's configuration files (CustomSettings.ini, gameSettings.ini) contain the entry
r_antialiasing_quality 1
- Changing this entry to a different value does not seem to make a difference in-game.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
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 | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Latin American Spanish | ||||
Thai | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Vietnamese |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Servers must be rented through an in-game option.[9] | |
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Launcher crashes or stops responding
Launcher crashes or stops responding[citation needed] |
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MSVCP100.dll is missing
MSVCP100.dll is missing[10] |
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Download and install Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable: Notes
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Game freezes when entering server
Game freezes when entering a server, potentially kicking you before you can move[citation needed] |
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Frequent crashes
Frequent crashes[citation needed] |
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Clicking on "play game" causes a crash[citation needed] |
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Uninstall AVG Antivirus. If you do not have AVG, set your antivirus software to exclude the game's installation folder. |
Enable SLI
Enable SLI (Multi-GPU)[citation needed] |
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Inventory shows weird names and descriptions
Inventory shows weird names and descriptions[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Anti-cheat | Easy Anti-Cheat, FairFight, PunkBuster | [12][13][14] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | Vista, 7 64-bit |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHz AMD Sempron 3400+[15] |
Quad-core 2.4 GHz or superior |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 205 AMD Radeon HD6250 | Nvidia GeForce GTX460 AMD Radeon HD5850 or superior 768 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |
- The game is a multiplayer game. It requires a stable Internet connection with sufficient connectivity to regions in the US, Russia and/or Europe.
Notes
- ↑ 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 (226700) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Greetings Survivors! Effective today,... - Infestation: Survivor Stories | Facebook
- ↑ SteamDB - Infestation: Survivor Stories Classic - Displaying change #237527 - last accessed on 2018-09-04
- ↑ SteamDB - Infestation: Survivor Stories Classic - Displaying change #1799137 - last accessed on 2018-09-04
- ↑ Kotaku - The War Z Mess: Every Crazy Detail We Know So Far (UPDATE) - last accessed on 2019-11-20
- ↑ Complex - 'The War Z' Pulled From Steam After Complaints of Scams and False Advertising - last accessed on 2019-11-20
- ↑ [The War Z Removed From Steam [UPDATE: Valve Calls Release 'A Mistake'] Kotaku - The War Z Removed From Steam (UPDATE: Valve Calls Release 'A Mistake')] - last accessed on 2019-11-20
- ↑ Steam Community - Why the hell is this travesty back on Steam? - last accessed on 2019-11-20
- ↑ Steam Community - I:SS CLASSIC END OF SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - last accessed on 2018-09-04
- ↑ How to Rent a Private Server : Infestation Survivor Support - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ "MSVCP100.dll missing" error - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Tested by FudgePoly using numerous graphics options and monitoring software.
- ↑ Steam Community - Official Answers From JonnyTruant Senior Producer To Member Questions - last accessed on 2019-11-20
- "Will we be getting an additional layer of anti-hack?
We are constantly working with FairFight and PunkBuster on improving detection rate, and at the same time making sure that we will not have any false positives. It is an ongoing process and it will only be improving over time. At this time, we don’t have plans to add additional anti-hack software, but FairFight and PunkBuster always add additional detection and prevention layers to their software."
- "Will we be getting an additional layer of anti-hack?
- ↑ Easy Anti-Cheat - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on 2018-09-04
- "Fri Jan 04 2013 12:00
OP Productions LLC has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate our PunkBuster™ Anti-Cheat software into the survival mmo Zombie Game known as Infestation, developed by Hammerpoint Interactive."
- "Fri Jan 04 2013 12:00
- ↑ http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=5244&game=The%20War%20Z