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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 29, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 29, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 29, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 29, 2015}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|qube-directors-cut| }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|q-dot-u-b-dot-e-directors-cut| }}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Puzzle, Platform }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi, Space }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Q.U.B.E. }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Q.U.B.E. }}
 
|steam appid  = 239430
 
|steam appid  = 239430
 +
|steam appid side =
 
|gogcom id    = 1207665513
 
|gogcom id    = 1207665513
 +
|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site  = https://www.toxicgames.co.uk/qubedirectorscut
 +
|lutris        =
 +
|hltb          = 18907
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|mobygames    = qube-directors-cut
 
|mobygames    = qube-directors-cut
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://qube-game.com Official website]
+
{{mm}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20161114062333/http://qube-game.com/faqs/ Official FAQ (archived)]
−
{{mm}} [http://qube-game.com/faqs/ Official FAQ]
 
 
{{GOG.com links|1207665513|qube_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207665513|qube_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/239430/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/239430/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| developer | https://www.toxicgames.co.uk/qubedirectorscut | DRM-free | Via Humble Widget. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| developer | https://www.toxicgames.co.uk/qubedirectorscut | DRM-free | Via Humble Widget. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CX6FZC2 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | qube_directors_cut | DRM-free |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | qube_directors_cut | DRM-free |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | qube-directors-cut | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | qube-directors-cut | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | qube-directors-cut | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | qube-directors-cut | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 239430 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 239430 | DRM-Free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable. Start <code>{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win32\QUBEGame.exe</code>.<ref name="bymastan">{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2022-08-15}}</ref> |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CX6FZC2 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} Steam owners of the [[Q.U.B.E.|original version]] receive the Director's Cut for free.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/239430/discussions/0/522728268857232559/|title=Q.U.B.E. Director's Cut moving to FREE for owners of the original game :: Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
==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                = None
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} Steam owners of the [[Q.U.B.E.|original version]] receive the Director's Cut for free.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/239430/discussions/0/522728268857232559/ Q.U.B.E. Director's Cut moving to FREE for owners of the original game :: Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut General Discussions]</ref>
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win32\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win32\SaveGame.bin|{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win32\SaveGameATQ.bin|{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win32\SaveGameALTATQ.bin}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/ToxicGames/QUBE/QUBEGame/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/ToxicGames/QUBE/QUBEGame/}}
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==Video==
 
==Video==
−
{{Image|QUBE Directors Cut General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
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{{Image|QUBE Directors Cut General Video.png|Video settings}}
−
{{Image|QUBE Directors Cut Advanced Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
+
{{Image|QUBE Directors Cut Advanced Video.png|Advanced video settings}}
 +
{{Image|QUBE Directors Cut Brightness.png|Brightness settings}}
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
−
|multimonitor              = false
+
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        =  
+
|multimonitor notes        = {{term|Vert-}}. Menu covers only part of the screen. See [[#Custom resolution|Custom resolution]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2022-08-15|comment=Tested at 3840x1080 custom resolution}}</ref>
−
|ultrawidescreen            = false
+
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Vert-}}. Menu covers only part of the screen. See [[#Custom resolution|Custom resolution]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2022-08-15|comment=Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution}}</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = unknown
+
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Custom resolution===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-ResX=<width> -ResY=<height></code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. E.g. <code>-ResX=3840 -ResY=1080</code>.|ref=<ref name="bymastan"/>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input==
 
==Input==
−
{{Image|QUBE Directors Cut Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
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{{Image|QUBE Directors Cut Controls.png|Control settings}}
 +
{{Image|QUBE Directors Cut Controls Layout.png|Controls Layout}}
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
−
|acceleration option      = true
+
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
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|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
−
|full controller          = false
+
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = false
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = false
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
−
|impulse triggers          = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
−
|other controllers        = unknown
+
|other controllers        = false
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|controller hotplug        = unknown
+
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
−
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|simultaneous input        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
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==Audio==
 
==Audio==
 +
{{Image|QUBE Directors Cut Sound.png|Audio settings}}
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume          = false
−
|separate volume notes    =  
+
|separate volume notes    = Master only.
−
|surround sound          = true
+
|surround sound          = always on
−
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|surround sound notes    = 7.0<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2022-08-15|comment=Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter. No audio output detected in LFE channel.}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = true
+
|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|iz3d notes                  =  
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 
|vr only                    = false
 
|vr only                    = false
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/c-u-b-e-directors-cut/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 
|htc vive                    = false
 
|htc vive                    = false
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
{{ii}} Various problems can be fixed through the use of the game's [http://qube-game.com/faqs/ Official FAQ page].
+
{{ii}} Various problems can be fixed through the use of the game's [http://web.archive.org/web/20161114062333/http://qube-game.com/faqs/ Official FAQ page (archived)].
  
 
===Issues starting the game===
 
===Issues starting the game===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Re-install the game and the pre-requisite install file|ref=<ref>[http://qube-game.com/faqs/#issues FAQ’s | Q.U.B.E: Quick Understanding of Block Extrusion]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Re-install the game and the pre-requisite install file|ref=<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20161114062333/http://qube-game.com/faqs/#issues FAQ’s | Q.U.B.E: Quick Understanding of Block Extrusion]</ref>|fix=
 
Locate and run the following file: <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\Redist\UE3Redist.exe</code>
 
Locate and run the following file: <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\Redist\UE3Redist.exe</code>
 
}}
 
}}
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
−
|opengl versions        =  
+
|wing                  =
−
|opengl notes          =  
+
|wing notes            =
 +
|opengl versions        = true
 +
|opengl notes          = OS X and Linux only.
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 
|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan notes          =  
 
|vulkan notes          =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
+
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
−
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
+
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
−
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
+
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
−
|macos arm app          =  
+
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
−
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
+
|linux powerpc app      = unknown
−
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
+
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= false
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = XP SP2
+
|minOS    = XP SP2, Vista, 7
 
|minCPU  = 2.0 GHz
 
|minCPU  = 2.0 GHz
−
|minRAM  = 1 GB
+
|minRAM  = 2 GB
−
|minHD    = 1 GB
+
|minHD    = 1.1 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8000 series
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8000 series
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
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|recOS    = Vista, 7
 
|recOS    = Vista, 7
 
|recCPU  = Dual-core
 
|recCPU  = Dual-core
 +
}}
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = OS X
 +
|minOS    = 10.6
 +
|minCPU  = 2.0 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 +
|minHD    = 1.2 GB
 +
|minGPU  = Intel HD Graphics 4000
 +
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  = Dual-core
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  =
 +
}}
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Linux
 +
|minOS    =
 +
|minCPU  = 2.0 GHz
 +
|minRAM  =
 +
|minHD    = 1.2 GB
 +
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8000 series
 +
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 +
|minSM    = 3.0
 +
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  = Dual-core
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 15:41, 10 May 2023

Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut
Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut cover
Developers
Toxic Games
macOS (OS X) Minority
Linux Minority
Engines
Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows May 21, 2014[1]
macOS (OS X) September 29, 2015
Linux September 29, 2015
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Puzzle, Platform
Art styles Realistic
Themes Sci-fi, Space
Series Q.U.B.E.
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Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut on HowLongToBeat
Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut on IGDB
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Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut on MobyGames
Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut on Wikipedia
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Q.U.B.E.
Q.U.B.E. 2011
Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut 2014
Q.U.B.E. 2 2018
Q.U.B.E. 10th Anniversary 2022

Key points

Updated version of Q.U.B.E.

General information

Official FAQ (archived)
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Developer website
DRM-free
 Via Humble Widget.
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
DRM-free
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 DRM-free when launched directly from executable. Start <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win32\QUBEGame.exe.[2]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam owners of the original version receive the Director's Cut for free.[3]

Monetization

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

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions None

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the -nostartupmovies command line argument

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\QUBEGame\Config\[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/ToxicGames/QUBE/QUBEGame/
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win32\SaveGame.bin[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\Binaries\Win32\SaveGameATQ.bin[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\Binaries\Win32\SaveGameALTATQ.bin[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/ToxicGames/QUBE/QUBEGame/
The saved game files are called SaveGame.bin and, for the Against the Clock game mode saves, SaveGameALTATQ.bin and SaveGameATQ.bin.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings
Video settings
Advanced video settings
Advanced video settings
Brightness settings
Brightness settings

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

Custom resolution

Use the -ResX=<width> -ResY=<height> command line argument. E.g. -ResX=3840 -ResY=1080.[2]

Field of view (FOV)

Field of view (FOV)[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\QUBEGame\Config
  2. Open QUBEgame.ini
  3. At the end add: Bindings=(Name="f",Command="FOV 110",Control=False,Shift=False,Alt=False,bIgnoreCtrl=False,bIgnoreShift=False,bIgnoreAlt=False)
  4. Save the file
  5. Press F ingame to change the FOV

High frame rate

Change frame rate smoothing[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open QUBEEngine.ini.
  3. Search and change bSmoothFrameRate to FALSE or raise MaxSmoothedFrameRate value.
  4. Save file.
For more information, see the Unreal Engine 3 page.

Input

Control settings
Control settings
Controls Layout
Controls Layout

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Tracked motion controllers
Generic/other controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master only.
Surround sound
7.0[6]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.
Headsets
SteamVR
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
DK1 only. LibOVRWrapper might work for this game.
Windows Mixed Reality
OSVR
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
Traditional controller
See Input for details.
Keyboard/Mouse

Issues fixed

Various problems can be fixed through the use of the game's Official FAQ page (archived).

Issues starting the game

Re-install the game and the pre-requisite install file[7]

Locate and run the following file: <path-to-game>\Binaries\Redist\UE3Redist.exe

If this doesn't work you may not have the latest releases of the following programs installed. Check the following websites for installs of programs necessary to run Q.U.B.E.:
64-bit Users may be required to install both x86 and x64 versions of each C++ Redistributable package in order to play Q.U.B.E.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
OpenGL
OS X and Linux only.
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP2, Vista, 7 Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz Dual-core
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.1 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8000 series
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3.0 support
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.6
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz Dual-core
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS)
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz Dual-core
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8000 series
128 MB of VRAM
Shader model 3.0 support


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 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

  1. ↑ Q.U.B.E. Director’s Cut released for PC | Q.U.B.E: Quick Understanding of Block Extrusion
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Verified by User:Mastan on 2022-08-15
  3. ↑ Q.U.B.E. Director's Cut moving to FREE for owners of the original game :: Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  4. ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2022-08-15
    Tested at 3840x1080 custom resolution
  5. ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2022-08-15
    Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution
  6. ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2022-08-15
    Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter. No audio output detected in LFE channel.
  7. ↑ FAQ’s | Q.U.B.E: Quick Understanding of Block Extrusion