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'''Quick links to the base templates of PCGamingWiki'''
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* <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[PCGamingWiki:Sample article/Game (singleplayer)|Game (singleplayer)]] ([{{fullurl:PCGamingWiki:Sample_article/Game_(singleplayer)|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big>
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* <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[PCGamingWiki:Sample article/Game (multiplayer)|Game (multiplayer)]] ([{{fullurl:PCGamingWiki:Sample_article/Game_(multiplayer)|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big>
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* <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[PCGamingWiki:Sample article/Game (unknown)|Game (unknown)]] ([{{fullurl:PCGamingWiki:Sample_article/Game_(unknown)|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big>
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* <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[PCGamingWiki:Sample_article/Series|Series]] ([{{fullurl:PCGamingWiki:Sample_article/Series|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big>
  
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{{ii}} Reference where the fixes come from using <nowiki><ref></nowiki> tags and templates {{T|refurl}}, {{T|refcheck}}, {{T|refsnip}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamingwiki.com|title=PCGamingWiki|date=2012-12-21}}</ref>
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|1812/deus-ex-mankind-divided|81}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing           | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Shooter }}
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|introduction      = Introduction paragraph - see [[PCGamingWiki:Editing_guide/Introduction|Introduction guidelines]]. '''''Gamename''''' is a taxonony/perspective/mode/genre etc. featuring key/unique gameplay features made by company published by company. Game is a sequel/prequel in the series or related series or is a spiritual successor. Game uses engine plus any noteworthy engine information compared to other entries in the series. Game is important/noteworthy for any other reason.
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{{mm}} [http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewforum.php?f=2 Official Forum] - this is a very active official forum
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{{GOG.com links|1207658924|the_witcher}}
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'''Instructions'''
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===Demo/free trial===
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==Monetization==
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{{++}} - <code><nowiki>{{++}}</nowiki></code> - positive / advantage / recommend.
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{{Microtransactions
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{{Infobox
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|cover          = Game_article_layout.jpg <!-- Try to find the highest resolution of a PC game cover -->
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|developer     = [[Wikipedia:Developer|Developer]] <!-- Interwiki links to Wikipedia articles for Developer and Publisher links -->
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==Essential improvements==
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{{ii}} There is a benefit in using an older patch. For example, [[Diablo II]]'s latest patch is 1.13, but the high-res mod only supports 1.12.
 
{{ii}} There is a community or fan patch which is superior to the latest developer patch.
 
{{ii}} There is a community or fan patch which is superior to the latest developer patch.
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How to apply this complex patch installation.
 
How to apply this complex patch installation.
 
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===Utilities===
 
===Utilities===
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{{ii}} Very important launchers, reputable save game editors, etc.
  
 
===Modifications===
 
===Modifications===
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{{ii}} List mods that are very important and would be detrimental if played without the mod, e.g. [[Dark_Souls:_Prepare_to_Die_Edition#DSfix_by_Durante|DSFix]], [[Star_Wars:_Knights_of_the_Old_Republic_II_–_The_Sith_Lords#The_Sith_Lords_Restored_Content_Mod_.28TSLRCM.29|TSLRCM]].
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{{ii}} Less essential mods, e.g. balance/aesthetic mods or any other type and mod not deemed essential, goes under [[#Other_information|Other information]] or the appropriate section (e.g. texture packs can be placed in the [[#Video|Video]] section).
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{{ii}} ''(Linux only)'' State whether XDG is being followed (partially, completely, not at all)
 
{{ii}} ''(Linux only)'' State whether XDG is being followed (partially, completely, not at all)
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Vessel\}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Vessel/}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|~/.config/Vessel/}}
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{{XDG|true}}
  
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{{Game Location Table/row|GOG.com|C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG.com\Fallout\}}
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{{Game data|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Steam|C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\fallout\DATA\SAVEGAME\}}  
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\.minecraft\saves}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/saves}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|~/.minecraft/saves}}
 
}}
 
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===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing|
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[Steam Cloud]] | true | Syncs save games and settings. }}
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|discord                  =
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[Origin]] | false | Syncs save games and settings. }}
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|discord notes            =
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[GameSave Manager]] | hackable | In the database. }}
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|epic games launcher      =
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                = unknown
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                    = false
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|steam cloud              = true
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|steam cloud notes        = Syncs save games and settings.
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|ubisoft connect          = unknown
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|ubisoft connect notes    =
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|xbox cloud                =
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|xbox cloud notes          =
 
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/dmc-devil-may-cry/en
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|windowed                  =true
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
−
|windowed_notes             =See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
+
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|fullscreen                =true
+
|multimonitor notes         = See [[#Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]].
−
|fullscreen_notes          =See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
+
|ultrawidescreen            = false
−
|anisotropic                =true
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]].
−
|anisotropic_notes         =See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
+
|4k ultra hd                = false
−
|antialiasing              =true
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]].
−
|antialiasing_notes         =See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
+
|fov                        = true
−
|vsync                      =true
+
|fov notes                 = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
−
|vsync_notes               =See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
+
|windowed                  = true
 +
|windowed notes             = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 +
|borderless windowed        = true
 +
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
 +
|anisotropic                = true
 +
|anisotropic notes         = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
 +
|antialiasing              = true
 +
|antialiasing notes         = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
 +
|upscaling                  = true
 +
|upscaling tech            = FSR 2.1
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = true
 +
|vsync notes               = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 +
|60 fps                    = true
 +
|60 fps notes              =
 +
|120 fps                    = false
 +
|120 fps notes              =
 +
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|ray tracing                = limited
 +
|ray tracing notes          = Only on Nvidia hardware.
 +
|color blind                = true
 +
|color blind notes          = See [[#Color blind mode|Color blind mode]].
 
}}
 
}}
−
===[[Widescreen resolution]]===
+
 
−
===[[Multi-monitor]]===
+
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
−
===[[Field of view (FOV)]]===
+
===[[Glossary:Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]]===
−
===[[Windowed]]===
+
===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
−
===[[Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
+
===[[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]===
−
===[[Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
+
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
−
===[[Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
+
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
−
===[[Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
+
===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
 +
===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
 +
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
 +
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
 +
===[[Glossary:Color blind mode|Color blind mode]]===
 
{{ii}} Delete unnecessary headers and links.
 
{{ii}} Delete unnecessary headers and links.
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{Input Settings
+
{{Input
−
|key_remap                  =unknown
+
|key remap                = unknown
−
|key_remap_notes            =See [[#Remapping|Remapping]].
+
|key remap notes          = See [[#Remapping|Remapping]].
−
|acceleration_option        =hackable
+
|acceleration option      = hackable
−
|acceleration_option_notes  =See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]].
+
|acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]].
−
|controller_support         =false
+
|mouse sensitivity         = unknown
−
|controller_support_notes  =See [[#Controller support|Controller support]].
+
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 +
|mouse menu                = false
 +
|mouse menu notes          =
 +
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 +
|invert mouse y-axis notes =
 +
|touchscreen              = true
 +
|touchscreen notes        = See [[#Touchscreen|Touchscreen]].
 +
|controller support        = true
 +
|controller support notes  = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]].
 +
|full controller          = false
 +
|full controller notes    =
 +
|controller remap          = false
 +
|controller remap notes    = See [[#Controller remapping|Controller remapping]].
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 +
|invert controller y-axis notes=
 +
|xinput controllers        = true
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = true
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    = Xbox One only.
 +
|dualshock 4              = true
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = true
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = false
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = USB
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= true
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = false
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = true
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = Generic, Nintendo
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = false
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = false
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = true
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = false
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = true
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
−
===[[Remapping]]===
+
 
−
===[[Mouse acceleration]]===
+
===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]===
 +
===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]===
 
===[[Controller|Controller support]]===
 
===[[Controller|Controller support]]===
 +
===[[Glossary:Remapping|Controller remapping]]===
 +
===[[Glossary:Touchscreen|Touchscreen]]===
 
{{ii}} Delete unnecessary headers and links.
 
{{ii}} Delete unnecessary headers and links.
  
−
==Network settings==
+
==Audio==
 +
{{Audio
 +
|separate volume          = true
 +
|separate volume notes    =
 +
|surround sound            = false
 +
|surround sound notes      =
 +
|subtitles                = true
 +
|subtitles notes          =
 +
|closed captions          = false
 +
|closed captions notes    =
 +
|mute on focus lost        = false
 +
|mute on focus lost notes  =
 +
|eax support              =
 +
|eax support notes        =
 +
|royalty free audio        = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
|red book cd audio        = true
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
|general midi audio        = true
 +
|general midi audio notes  = This game supports General MIDI for music.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Download from [http://example.org here].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Network==
 +
{{ii}} Do not include this section in games without Multiplayer modes.
 +
 
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          = true
 +
|local play players  = 2
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = false
 +
|lan play players    =
 +
|lan play modes      =
 +
|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = true
 +
|online play players  =
 +
|online play modes    =
 +
|online play notes    =
 +
|asynchronous        = true
 +
|asynchronous notes  =  
 +
}}
  
−
==System requirements==
+
{{Network/Connections
−
{{System Requirements
+
|matchmaking        = false
−
|OSfamily = Windows
+
|matchmaking notes  =  
 +
|p2p                = true
 +
|p2p notes          =  
 +
|dedicated          = false
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      = false
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          = false
 +
|direct ip notes    =  
 +
}}
  
−
|minOS  = Windows Vista(R)/XP, Windows 7
+
{{Network/Ports
−
|minproc = Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+
+
|tcp  = 1, 2, 30
−
|minmem = 2 GB
+
|udp = 500-600, 3500
−
|minHD  = 8 GB
+
|upnp = unknown
−
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512MB
+
}}
  
−
|recOS  = Windows 7
+
==VR support==
−
|recproc = Quadcore Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core
+
{{VR support
−
|recmem  = 4 GB
+
|native 3d                  = true
−
|recHD  = 8 GB
+
|native 3d notes            =
−
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285
+
|nvidia 3d vision            = unknown
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =  
 +
|vorpx                      =  
 +
|vorpx modes                =
 +
|vorpx notes                =
 +
|vr only                    = true
 +
|openxr                      = true
 +
|openxr notes                =
 +
|steamvr                    = false
 +
|steamvr  notes              =
 +
|oculusvr                    = true
 +
|oculusvr    notes          =
 +
|osvr                        = unknown
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      = false
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              = unknown
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|body tracking              = true
 +
|body tracking notes        =
 +
|hand tracking              = true
 +
|hand tracking notes        =
 +
|face tracking              = false
 +
|face tracking notes        =
 +
|eye tracking                = false
 +
|eye tracking notes          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          = true
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|trackir                    = true
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      = false
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              = false
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|play area seated            = true
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          = hackable
 +
|play area standing notes    = Use the [http://example.org Head Height] mod.
 +
|play area room-scale        = true
 +
|play area room-scale notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 +
===Steam Deck===
  
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Issue===
 
===Issue===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Fixbox header here|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Fixbox header here}}
 
 
How to apply this fix.
 
How to apply this fix.
 
}}
 
}}
 
===Issue===
 
===Issue===
  
−
=Mac=
+
==Other information==
−
{{ii}} If bugs should be reported in a different place from Windows, make note of it here.
+
===API===
−
Include the same headers as the above Windows header if there is relevant information.
+
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9, 11
 +
|direct3d notes        = Windows only.
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 +
|opengl versions        = 3.3, 4
 +
|opengl notes          = OS X and Linux only.
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          = true
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        = unknown
 +
|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        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = true
 +
|macos app notes        = ARM support was added in November 2020.
 +
|linux powerpc app      =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          = PhysX
 +
|physics notes    = Lacks GPU acceleration on Linux.
 +
|audio            = FMOD
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        = Scaleform
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        = Bink
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      = Steamworks
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Console commands===
 +
 
 +
===Modifications===
 +
{{ii}} Noteworthy and/or popular mods that might be useful for players gets listed here. Note that '''essential''' mods that are critical to improving/enhancing the gaming experience is featured under [[#Essential_improvements|Essential improvements]] instead.
 +
 
 +
===Miscellaneous===
 +
Miscellaneous information, e.g.:
 +
* Visual enhancements.
 +
* Enabling minor performance increases.
 +
* Useful, but not essential utilities.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
−
{{System Requirements
+
{{ii}} Avoid adding any prefixes and suffixes* to the OS parameter such as "'''Windows''' 7", "'''OS X Lion''' 10.7" and "7 '''64-bit'''". These do not apply to Linux as many distros are available. *For windows, service packs are the only suffix permitted.
−
|OSfamily = Mac
+
{{ii}} 64/32-bit only/recommended mention is noted in the notes parameter as a point.
 +
{{ii}} The separator for more than one operating system is a comma (,) - nothing else.
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS   = Mac OS X 10.5.2
+
|minOS   = XP, Vista, 7
−
|minproc = Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+
+
|minCPU  = Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+
−
|minmem  = 2 GB
+
|minRAM  = 2 GB
−
|minHD   = 8 GB
+
|minHD   = 8 GB  
−
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512MB
+
|minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS
 +
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
  
−
|recOS   = Mac OS X 10.6.4
+
|recOS   = 7
−
|recproc = Quadcore Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core
+
|recCPU  = Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core
−
|recmem  = 4 GB
+
|recRAM  = 4 GB
−
|recHD   = 8 GB
+
|recHD   =  
−
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285
+
|recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285
 +
|notes    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
=Linux=
+
{{System requirements
−
{{ii}} If bugs should be reported in a different place from Windows, make note of it here.
+
|OSfamily = OS X
−
Include the same headers as the above Windows header if there is relevant information.
 
  
−
==System requirements==
+
|minOS    = 10.5.2
−
{{System Requirements
+
|minCPU  = Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+
−
|OSfamily_ = Linux
+
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 +
|minHD    = 8 GB
 +
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS
 +
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 +
 
 +
|recOS    = 10.6.4
 +
|recCPU  = Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core
 +
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285
 +
|notes    =  
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Linux
  
 
|minOS    = Kernel 3.0
 
|minOS    = Kernel 3.0
−
|minproc  = Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+
+
|minCPU  = Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+
−
|minmem   = 2 GB
+
|minRAM   = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 8 GB  
 
|minHD    = 8 GB  
−
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512MB
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS
 +
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
  
 
|recOS    = Kernel 3.2
 
|recOS    = Kernel 3.2
−
|recproc  = Quadcore Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core
+
|recCPU  = Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core
−
|recmem   = 4 GB
+
|recRAM   = 4 GB
−
|recHD    = 8 GB
+
|recHD    =
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 285
 +
|notes    =
 
}}
 
}}
−
 
−
=General information=
 
−
==Console commands==
 
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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Current major issues that have not been resolved yet. Updates/support is the game regularly updated technically (patches etc.) or content (DLC, expansions, microtransactions or free content updates). Roadmap of future content or features. Multiplayer describe the scene, give an update on number of current players, is it possible for players find games? Modding are there official tools, how are mods distributed. Improvements mentions of essential mods or quality of life improvements, link to anchors further below. Major community additions ONLY INCLUDE if there are major communities outside of 'General information' links such as already linked Steam, GOG, fan forums, e.g. substantial modding communities, Discord communities, alternative servers, hacked multiplayer etc.

General information

Official Forum - this is a very active official forum
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
If still relevant, state where bugs can be reported.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Requires online activation
 Example notes: SecuROM ∞ activations.
DOS
Mac OS
Amazon.com
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 Example: Amazon.
Windows
Developer website
DRM-free
 Example: game released directly from website.
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Example: GOG.com.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Origin
Origin
Windows
Steam
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 Example: Steam.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Which is the 'best' version of the game to get?

Version differences

What are the differences between each edition of the game?

Demo/free trial

Name the header either Demo, Free trial, or name of the edition, e.g. ===Starter Edition===
If a demo exists, break down the limitations.
Do progress/achievements carry over to the main game?

Monetization

Type Notes
Ad-supported Ad-supported
DLC DLC
Expansion pack Expansion pack
Freeware Freeware
Free-to-play Free-to-play
One-time game purchase One-time game purchase
Sponsored Sponsored
Subscription Subscription
Subscription gaming service Subscription gaming service

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Boost Boost
Cosmetic Cosmetic
Currency Currency
Finite spend Finite spend
Free-to-grind Free-to-grind
Infinite spend Infinite spend
Loot box Loot box
No microtransactions None
Player trading Player trading
Time-limited Time-limited
Unlock Unlock

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Some DLC name Example: Only available in Japan.
Windows
Some other DLC
Windows
Linux

Essential improvements

One can use subheaders as below, or simply list individual improvements as 3rd level headers.

Patches

Include If

There is a benefit in using an older patch. For example, Diablo II's latest patch is 1.13, but the high-res mod only supports 1.12.
There is a community or fan patch which is superior to the latest developer patch.
Patch install instructions

How to apply this complex patch installation.

Utilities

Very important launchers, reputable save game editors, etc.

Modifications

List mods that are very important and would be detrimental if played without the mod, e.g. DSFix, TSLRCM.
Less essential mods, e.g. balance/aesthetic mods or any other type and mod not deemed essential, goes under Other information or the appropriate section (e.g. texture packs can be placed in the Video section).

Game data

(Linux only) State whether XDG is being followed (partially, completely, not at all)

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Vessel\
macOS (OS X) ~/Library/Application Support/Vessel/
Linux ~/.config/Vessel/
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\.minecraft\saves
macOS (OS X) ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/saves
Linux ~/.minecraft/saves

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Origin
Steam Cloud
Syncs save games and settings.
Ubisoft Connect

Video

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
 
 See Multi-monitor.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See Ultra-widescreen.
4K Ultra HD
 
 See 4K Ultra HD.
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Borderless fullscreen windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See Anisotropic filtering (AF).
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See Anti-aliasing (AA).
High-fidelity upscaling
FSR 2.1
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See Vertical sync (Vsync).
60 FPS
120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Ray tracing (RT)
Only on Nvidia hardware.
Color blind mode
See Color blind mode.

Widescreen resolution

Multi-monitor

Ultra-widescreen

4K Ultra HD

Field of view (FOV)

Windowed

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Color blind mode

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Input

Keyboard and mouse, touch State Notes
Remapping
See Remapping.
Mouse acceleration
See Mouse acceleration.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Touchscreen optimised
See Touchscreen.
Controller
Controller support
See Controller support.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See Controller remapping.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
Xbox One only.
PlayStation controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired
Tracked motion controllers
Button/gesture prompts
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Remapping

Mouse acceleration

Controller support

Controller remapping

Touchscreen

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Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
Red Book CD audio
On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions.
General MIDI audio
This game supports General MIDI for music.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Download from here.

Network

Do not include this section in games without Multiplayer modes.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2
LAN play
Online play
Asynchronous multiplayer

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 1, 2, 30
UDP 500-600, 3500
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

This game requires a virtual reality headset.
3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
Headsets
OpenXR
SteamVR
This game might be playable through SteamVR's support for the OpenXR API, or the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list).
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Windows Mixed Reality
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or OpenXR for Windows Mixed Reality.
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
See Input for details.
Traditional controller
See Input for details.
Keyboard/Mouse
Body tracking
Hand tracking
Miscellaneous devices
Tobii Eye Tracking
TrackIR
Play area
Seated
Standing
Use the Head Height mod.
Room-scale

Steam Deck

Issues unresolved

Issue

Issue

Issues fixed

Issue

Fixbox header here

How to apply this fix.

Issue

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9, 11 Windows only.
OpenGL 3.3, 4 OS X and Linux only.
Metal support
Executable 32-bit 64-bitARM Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX Lacks GPU acceleration on Linux.
Audio FMOD
Interface Scaleform
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer Steamworks

Console commands

Modifications

Noteworthy and/or popular mods that might be useful for players gets listed here. Note that essential mods that are critical to improving/enhancing the gaming experience is featured under Essential improvements instead.

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous information, e.g.:

  • Visual enhancements.
  • Enabling minor performance increases.
  • Useful, but not essential utilities.

System requirements

Avoid adding any prefixes and suffixes* to the OS parameter such as "Windows 7", "OS X Lion 10.7" and "7 64-bit". These do not apply to Linux as many distros are available. *For windows, service packs are the only suffix permitted.
64/32-bit only/recommended mention is noted in the notes parameter as a point.
The separator for more than one operating system is a comma (,) - nothing else.
Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7 7
Processor (CPU) Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+ Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS
512 MB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 285
OS X
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.5.2 10.6.4
Processor (CPU) Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+ Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS
512 MB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 285
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Kernel 3.0 Kernel 3.2
Processor (CPU) Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+ Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS
512 MB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 285


References

  1. ↑ PCGamingWiki - last accessed on 2012-12-21