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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = NiGHTS into Dreams Coverart.jpg
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|cover        = NiGHTS into Dreams cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonic Team}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonic Team|Original}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sega of China|Re-release|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/58096/nights-into-dreams/credits/ps2/|title=NiGHTS into Dreams... credits (PlayStation 2, 2008) - MobyGames|date=2023-07-05}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/58096/nights-into-dreams/credits/windows/|title=NiGHTS into Dreams... credits (Windows, 2012) - MobyGames|date=2023-07-05}}</ref>}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 17, 2012}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 17, 2012|ref=<ref name="release">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/oldnews/9603|title=News - Now Available - NiGHTS Into Dreams|date=2023-10-11}}</ref>}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|nights-into-dreams|}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|nights-into-dreams|82}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Adventure, Action}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 219950
 
|steam appid  = 219950
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|gogcom page  =  
+
|steam appid side  =
 +
|gogcom id    =
 +
|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site=
 +
|hltb        = 6601
 +
|lutris      =
 +
|mobygames    = nights-into-dreams_
 
|strategywiki = NiGHTS into Dreams...
 
|strategywiki = NiGHTS into Dreams...
 
|wikipedia    = Nights into Dreams...
 
|wikipedia    = Nights into Dreams...
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|winehq      =  
+
|winehq      = 14793
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/219950/discussions/0/684839199747729208/ 1080p and 60 FPS? :: NiGHTS into Dreams... General Discussions]</ref>
+
|introduction      = '''''Nights into Dreams''''' is a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} {{Glossary:Adventure}} and {{Glossary:Action}} game developed by [[Company:Sonic Team|Sonic Team]] and published by [[Company:Sega|Sega]].
 +
 
 +
|release history  = Initially released for the [[Wikipedia:Sega Saturn|Sega Saturn]] in 1996 and later the [[Wikipedia:PlayStation 2|PlayStation 2]] in 2008, ''Nights into Dreams'' received an HD re-release based on the PlayStation 2 version that released for PC via [[Store:Steam|Steam]] on December 17, 2012.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://youtu.be/FDNh5QwhUJY?t=33|title=NiGHTS into dreams... - YouTube|date=2023-05-25}}</ref><ref name="release"/>
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://www.sega.com/games/nights-into-dreams/ Official game page]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/219950/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
−
{{mm}} [http://nid.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Nights into Dreams Wiki]
 
−
{{mm}} [http://www.nightsintodreams.com/ NiGHTS into Dreams.com] - A fansite for the game
 
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/219950/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-NIGHTS | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
−
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 107676 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
−
{{Availability/row| GMG | nights-dreams-hd | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | nights-into-dreams | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | nights-into-dreams | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 219950 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 219950 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | NiGHTS-into-Dreams-HD | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = Game does not contain microtransactions.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
+
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
{{ii}} The following mods requires [https://github.com/Reloaded-Project/Reloaded-II Reloaded II] for installation.
 +
 
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{++}} Also skips intro splash screens and photosensitivity warning.
 +
* Download the mod [https://gamebanana.com/mods/452452 here] from GameBanana.
 +
 
 +
===Input Mod===
 +
{{++}} Allows for lower deadzones and precise Visitor movement, making the controls feel closer to the Sega Saturn version.
 +
* Download the mod [https://gamebanana.com/mods/452520 here] from GameBanana.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
−
{{Image|NiGHTS into Dreams Options.png|In-game options menu.}}
 
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Config}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Config\UserConfig.cfg|{{p|game}}\Config\Keyboard.cfg}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Nights.sav}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|NiGHTS into Dreams External General.png|External general settings.}}
 
{{Image|NiGHTS into Dreams External General.png|External general settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Image|NiGHTS into Dreams Options.png|In-game options menu.}}
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/nights-dreams/en
+
{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/nights-dreams/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
−
|60 fps                    = false
+
|60 fps                    = hackable
−
|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/>
+
|60 fps notes              = Capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/219950/discussions/0/684839199747729208/ 1080p and 60 FPS? :: NiGHTS into Dreams... General Discussions]</ref> See [[#60 FPS|60 FPS]].
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
===60 FPS===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://gamebanana.com/mods/452518 the 60 FPS mod]||fix=
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Requires [https://github.com/Reloaded-Project/Reloaded-II Reloaded II] for installation.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 
{{Image|NiGHTS into Dreams External Keyboard.png|External keyboard settings.}}
 
{{Image|NiGHTS into Dreams External Keyboard.png|External keyboard settings.}}
 
{{Image|NiGHTS into Dreams External Gamepad.png|External gamepad settings.}}
 
{{Image|NiGHTS into Dreams External Gamepad.png|External gamepad settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu notes          = No mouse support.
 
|mouse menu notes          = No mouse support.
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = false
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
−
|full controller          = true
+
|full controller          = false
−
|full controller notes    =  
+
|full controller notes    = Configuration tool requires mouse input.
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller sensitivity    = false
 
|controller sensitivity    = false
−
|controller sensitivity notes=  
+
|controller sensitivity notes =  
−
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
+
|invert controller y-axis  = false
−
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
+
|invert controller y-axis notes =  
−
|touchscreen              = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
−
|touchscreen notes         =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = Xbox
+
|xbox prompts              = true
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|playstation controllers  = true
 +
|playstation controller models = DS4
 +
|playstation controllers notes = <ref name="ps controllers">{{Refcheck|user=Amethystviper|date=2024-04-04|comment=Tested with a V2 controller connected via USB without Steam Input.}}</ref>
 +
|playstation prompts      = hackable
 +
|playstation prompts notes = Requires [https://gamebanana.com/mods/493329 PS3 Button Prompts] mod. Supports English only.
 +
|light bar support        = false
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualsense adaptive trigger support = false
 +
|dualsense adaptive trigger support notes =
 +
|dualsense haptics support  = false
 +
|dualsense haptics support notes =
 +
|playstation connection modes = USB
 +
|playstation connection modes notes =
 +
|tracked motion controllers = false
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = false
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes   =  
 +
|other button prompts     = false
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|digital movement supported = false
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|digital movement supported notes=
 +
|simultaneous input        = false
 +
|simultaneous input notes  = Game accepts inputs from either keyboard or controller from the configuration launcher outside of quit confirmation message.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Amethystviper|date=2024-04-03|comment=}}</ref>
 +
|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 settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    =  
+
|separate volume notes    = Sliders for Background Music, Sound Effects, and {{Term|FMV}} movies.
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
−
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|surround sound notes    = Mono or stereo only.
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
−
|eax support             =  
+
|eax support               = unknown
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
|red book cd audio        = unknown
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
|general midi audio       = unknown
 +
|general midi audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
  |ref      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
  |ref      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
  |ref      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
−
|direct3d notes        =  
+
|direct3d notes        = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Macgovern|date=2024-03-25|comment=Tested using Special K v24.3.24. Game never went higher than D3D9.}}</ref>
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
+
|metal support          =
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =  
 +
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux powerpc app      =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Modifications===
 +
{{ii}} The following mods requires [https://github.com/Reloaded-Project/Reloaded-II Reloaded-II] for installation.
 +
* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/454126 B Rank Fix] - Vertically flips the upside-down B and E rank textures to the correct orientation.
 +
* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/455706 Enemy and Item Lighting Fix] - Applies lighting to enemies and items.
 +
* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/452401 Jackie Fix] - Fixes Jackie's incorrect prototype cape by using the final version's cape.
 +
* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/492842 Wizeman Transparency Fix] - Fixes and restores Wiseman's missing transparency effects.
 +
* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/455068 Nearest-Neighbor Dreams] - Applies {{Term|nearest-neighbor}} filtering to Sega Saturn Dreams mode.
 +
* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/452506 Custom Date and Time] - Allows for custom in-game date and time settings to be set to access Clock Features without altering the system's clock.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz
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|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 3000+
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|recOS    = 7, 8
 
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Nights into Dreams
Nights into Dreams cover
Developers
Original Sonic Team
Re-release Sega of China[1][2]
Publishers
Sega
Release dates
Windows December 17, 2012[3]
Reception
IGDB 82
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Controls Direct control
Genres Adventure, Action
Themes Fantasy
Nights into Dreams on HowLongToBeat
Nights into Dreams on IGDB
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Nights into Dreams guide on StrategyWiki
Nights into Dreams on MobyGames
Nights into Dreams on Wikipedia
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Nights into Dreams is a singleplayer adventure and action game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega.

Initially released for the Sega Saturn in 1996 and later the PlayStation 2 in 2008, Nights into Dreams received an HD re-release based on the PlayStation 2 version that released for PC via Steam on December 17, 2012.[4][3]

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
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Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions Game does not contain microtransactions.

Essential improvements

The following mods requires Reloaded II for installation.

Skip intro videos

Also skips intro splash screens and photosensitivity warning.
  • Download the mod here from GameBanana.

Input Mod

Allows for lower deadzones and precise Visitor movement, making the controls feel closer to the Sega Saturn version.
  • Download the mod here from GameBanana.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Config\UserConfig.cfg[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\Config\Keyboard.cfg[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/219950/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Nights.sav[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/219950/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

External general settings.
External general settings.
In-game options menu.
In-game options menu.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
Capped at 30 FPS.[5] See 60 FPS.
120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

60 FPS

Use the 60 FPS mod

Notes

Requires Reloaded II for installation.

Input

External keyboard settings.
External keyboard settings.
External gamepad settings.
External gamepad settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
No mouse support.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Configuration tool requires mouse input.
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
DualShock 4
[6]
PlayStation button prompts
Requires PS3 Button Prompts mod. Supports English only.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Game accepts inputs from either keyboard or controller from the configuration launcher outside of quit confirmation message.[7]

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sliders for Background Music, Sound Effects, and FMV movies.
Surround sound
Mono or stereo only.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Spanish

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c [8]
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Modifications

The following mods requires Reloaded-II for installation.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3, Vista, 7, 8 7, 8
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 3000+		 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
System memory (RAM) 1 GB (XP)
2 GB (Vista)		 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600
ATI Radeon HD 3650
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTS 250
ATI Radeon HD 4850
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible


Notes

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

References

  1. ↑ NiGHTS into Dreams... credits (PlayStation 2, 2008) - MobyGames - last accessed on 2023-07-05
  2. ↑ NiGHTS into Dreams... credits (Windows, 2012) - MobyGames - last accessed on 2023-07-05
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 News - Now Available - NiGHTS Into Dreams - last accessed on 2023-10-11
  4. ↑ NiGHTS into dreams... - YouTube - last accessed on 2023-05-25
  5. ↑ 1080p and 60 FPS? :: NiGHTS into Dreams... General Discussions
  6. ↑ Verified by User:Amethystviper on 2024-04-04
    Tested with a V2 controller connected via USB without Steam Input.
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Amethystviper on 2024-04-03
  8. ↑ Verified by User:Macgovern on 2024-03-25
    Tested using Special K v24.3.24. Game never went higher than D3D9.