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{{Disambig||the enhanced version, containing all DLC rebalanced and properly integrated into the game's story, updated graphics and various additional enhancements|[[Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Sleeping Dogs.jpg
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|cover        = Sleeping Dogs cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|United Front Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|United Front Games}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/sleepingdogs/|title=Sleeping Dogs|date=2023-06-30}}</ref>}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 14, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 14, 2012}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sleeping-dogs|80}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sleeping-dogs|82}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | DLC, Cross-game bonus }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Open world }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Motorcycle }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Asia, China, Contemporary }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Sleeping Dogs }}
 
|steam appid  = 202170
 
|steam appid  = 202170
|gogcom page  =  
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|steam appid side = 216330
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|gogcom id    =
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|hltb        = 8640
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|strategywiki = Sleeping Dogs
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|mobygames    = sleeping-dogs
 
|wikipedia    = Sleeping Dogs (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Sleeping Dogs (video game)
 
|winehq      = 14499
 
|winehq      = 14499
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Sleeping Dogs}}
 
 
{{disambig||the enhanced version, containing all DLC rebalanced and properly integrated into the game's story, updated graphics and various additional enhancements|[[Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition]]}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{++}} Great PC port, featuring DX11 support, a [[#High Resolution Texture Pack|high-res texture pack]], and others.<ref>[http://penny-arcade.com/report/article/sleeping-dogs-proves-that-an-unlikely-champion-of-modern-pc-games-is-sq#/entry/signin The PA Report - Sleeping Dogs proves that an unlikely champion of modern PC games is… Square Enix? | The Penny Arcade Report]</ref>
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{{++}} Great PC port, featuring DX11 support, a high-res texture pack, and others.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211212549/http://penny-arcade.com/report/article/sleeping-dogs-proves-that-an-unlikely-champion-of-modern-pc-games-is-sq|title=The PA Report - Sleeping Dogs proves that an unlikely champion of modern PC games is… Square Enix? &#x7C; The Penny Arcade Report (retrieved)|date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
{{--}} German version is highly outdated and has no DLCs.<ref>[http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4609 Sleeping Dogs forums • German Customers! Only Patch 1.1 and no DLC´s!]</ref>
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{{--}} German version is heavily censored, outdated, and has no DLCs.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619165823/http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4609|title=Sleeping Dogs • German Customers! Only Patch 1.1 and no DLC´s! (retrieved)|date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.sleepingdogs.net/ Official game site]
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{{mm}} [http://forums.eu.square-enix.com/forumdisplay.php?f=271 Sleeping Dogs General Discussion - Square Enix Forums]
{{mm}} [http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewforum.php?f=7 Official Sleepings Dogs Forum - PC General Discussion] - This forum is the most active for PC technical issues
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{{mm}} [https://sleepingdogs.fandom.com/wiki/Sleeping_Dogs_Wiki Sleeping Dogs Wiki]
{{mm}} [http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewforum.php?f=5 Official Sleepings Dogs Forum - PC Bugs/Glitches]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/202170/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://sleepingdogs.wikia.com/wiki/Sleeping_Dogs_Wiki Sleeping Dogs Wiki]
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/202170/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1432 Steam Users' Forums]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs General 1.png|In-game general settings (1/3).}}
 
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs General 2.png|In-game general settings (2/3).}}
 
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs General 3.png|In-game general settings (3/3).}}
 
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B007VFH3BQ | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B007VFH3BQ | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 202170 | Steam | Only DLC is available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 202170 | Steam | Only available in Germany | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | SDDLCC | Steam | Only DLC collection is available. | | Windows }} http://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-SDDLCC/sleeping-dogs-dlc-collection
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{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/281039/sleeping-dogs-steam | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1063-1 | Steam | German version. | | Windows | unavailable }}
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}}
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}; digital versions do not contain serial keys, instead registering directly onto the Steam ID.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619165831/http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1203|title=Sleeping Dogs • Where is the serial key when purchased through Steam. (retrieved)|date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
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{{ii}} Steam version is no longer directly available for purchase, although existing owners can still purchase {{Store link|Steam|202170|the DLCs.}}
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{{ii}} [steam://install/215220 Demo]
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported                =
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|cross-game bonus            = A [[Just Cause 2]] savefile will unlock a Rico Rodriguez outfit and the ability to use Stunt Position from further away.
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|dlc                         =
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|expansion pack              =
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|freeware                    =
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|free-to-play                =
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|one-time game purchase      =
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|sponsored                  =
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|subscription                =
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|subscription gaming service =
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]]; digital versions do not contain serial keys, instead registering directly onto the Steam ID.<ref>
 
[http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1203 Sleeping Dogs forums • Where is the serial key when purchased through Steam.]</ref>
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Deep Undercover Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Valve T-Shirt Pack | Included with base game | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Community Gift Pack | Included with base game | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Deep Undercover Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Drunken Fist Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Drunken Fist Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Gangland Style Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Gangland Style Pack |  | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Ghost Pig | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Ghost Pig | Available for free | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| GSP Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| GSP Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| The High Roller Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| The High Roller Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| High Resolution Texture Pack | Available for free. Requires 4 GB of HD space. See the {{store link|Steam|202181|DLC Steam page}} for a download link.| Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| High Resolution Texture Pack | Available for free. Requires 4 GB of HD space. See the {{store link|Steam|202181|DLC Steam page}} for a download link.| Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Law Enforcer Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Law Enforcer Pack |  | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Martial Arts Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Martial Arts Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Monkey King Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Monkey King Pack | This DLC will not be loaded if the current language is set to Russian. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Movie Masters Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Movie Masters Pack | This DLC will not be loaded if the current language is set to Russian. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Nightmare in North Point |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Nightmare in North Point |  | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Police Protection Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Police Protection Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| The Red Envelope Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| The Red Envelope Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Retro Triad Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Retro Triad Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Screen Legends Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Screen Legends Pack |  | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Square Enix Character Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Square Enix Character Pack | No longer available following IO Interactive, Avalanche Software, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal split from Square | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Street Racer Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Street Racer Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| The SWAT Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| The SWAT Pack |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Top Dog Gold Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Top Dog Gold Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Top Dog Silver Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Top Dog Silver Pack |  | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Triad Enforcer Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Triad Enforcer Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Wheels of Fury |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Wheels of Fury |  | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Year of the Snake | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Year of the Snake | This DLC will not be loaded if the current language is set to Russian. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Zodiac Tournament | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Zodiac Tournament | This DLC will not be loaded if the current language is set to Russian. | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
{{ii}} The [[Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition]] contains all DLC rebalanced and properly integrated into the game's story, updated graphics and various additional enhancements.<ref>[http://eu.square-enix.com/en/blog/sleeping-dogs-definitive-edition-confirmed Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition confirmed! | SQUARE ENIX]</ref>
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{{ii}} The [[Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition]] contains all DLC rebalanced and properly integrated into the game's story, updated graphics and various additional enhancements.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.square-enix-games.com/news/sleeping-dogs-definitive-edition-confirmed|title=Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition confirmed!|date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
{{ii}} Sleeping Dogs Collection is a complete edition with all DLC.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/202170/discussions/0/522730700233320796/ Sleeping Dogs Collection :: Sleeping Dogs™ General Discussions]</ref> The free {{store link|Steam|202181|High Resolution Texture Pack}} is a separate download.
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{{ii}} Sleeping Dogs Collection is a complete edition with all DLC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/202170/discussions/0/522730700233320796/|title=Sleeping Dogs Collection :: Sleeping Dogs™ General Discussions|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> The free {{store link|Steam|202181|High Resolution Texture Pack}} is a separate download.
 
{{ii}} The Japanese version is a Low Violence Version and only includes Japanese and English languages. Japanese is not available for purchases in other countries.
 
{{ii}} The Japanese version is a Low Violence Version and only includes Japanese and English languages. Japanese is not available for purchases in other countries.
{{ii}} The German version is a Low Violence Version and only includes the German language.
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{{ii}} The German version is a Low Violence Version and only includes the German language. The German version also does not have DLC support.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Image|Sleeping Dogs General 1.png|In-game general settings (1/3).}}
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{{Image|Sleeping Dogs General 2.png|In-game general settings (2/3).}}
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{{Image|Sleeping Dogs General 3.png|In-game general settings (3/3).}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\data\DisplaySettings.xml|{{p|game}}\data\HK Options}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} <code>DisplaySettings.xml</code> and <code>HK Options</code>
 
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\HK*Slot*}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
Save file information:
 
Save file information:
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===[[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               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =  
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|xbox cloud                =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs Advanced Video 1.png|In-game advanced video settings (1/2).}}
 
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs Advanced Video 1.png|In-game advanced video settings (1/2).}}
 
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs Advanced Video 2.png|In-game advanced video settings (2/2).}}
 
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs Advanced Video 2.png|In-game advanced video settings (2/2).}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/sleeping-dogs/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sleeping-dogs/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      = HUD is positioned for 16:9.<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/sleeping-dogs/en Sleeping Dogs | WSGF]</ref>
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = HUD is positioned for 16:9.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sleeping-dogs/en Sleeping Dogs | WSGF]</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  = Can be adjusted via [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4lfqq0DpUo-ZVJWRDFSU2J6dE0/edit Racer_S Camera Control]
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|fov notes                  = Can be adjusted via [https://mega.nz/folder/iORliCIK#53Vv--UOAR77w6yXlihD-A/folder/raJ3gIJL Racer_S Camera Control]
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic                = false
|anisotropic notes          = Force in the [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)#Force anisotropic filtering|graphics card control panel]].
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|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing              = always on
 
|antialiasing notes        = Locked on [[FXAA]] and optional [[SSAA]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Locked on [[FXAA]] and optional [[SSAA]].
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = May bug out when switching desktops.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/SheriefFYI/status/1510654491728629762|title=Twitter - @SheriefFYI|date=2022-04-03|snippet=Sleeping Dogs: forces the highest refresh rate available (144 in this case), though switching desktops via swipe (not alt+tab) and changing into 60 forces it into a confused state about present intervals:}}</ref>
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report] (retrieved)</ref>
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All graphics changing requires a restart, otherwise visual elements will be missing from the game.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206020222/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2873829 World disappearing on gfx change - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
  
===Graphics Change===
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==Input==
{{ii}} All graphics changing requires a restart, otherwise visual elements will be missing from the game.<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2873829 World disappearing on gfx change - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>
 
 
 
===Nvidia Card Performance===
 
The game is optimized for AMD cards, and thus Nvidia cards can post low FPS for the auto detected settings. Setting "Enable Quality Anti-Aliasing" and "Screen Space Ambient Occlusion" to Normal should noticeably improve FPS.
 
 
 
==Input settings==
 
 
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs Gamepad Layout Player.png|In-game gamepad layout settings for the player.}}
 
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs Gamepad Layout Player.png|In-game gamepad layout settings for the player.}}
 
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs Gamepad Layout Vehicle.png|In-game gamepad layout settings for vehicles.}}
 
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs Gamepad Layout Vehicle.png|In-game gamepad layout settings for vehicles.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Under '''Controller Layout'''. Not all keys can be rebound.
 
|key remap notes          = Under '''Controller Layout'''. Not all keys can be rebound.
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  = XInput only.
 
|controller support notes  = XInput only.
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4               = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes   =
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|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
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|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    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Can't Remap To Arrow Keys===
+
==Audio==
{{--}} Can be remapped to number pad arrow keys, but not standard arrow keys.<ref name=arrowkeys/>
 
But you can remap {{key|Up|Down|Left|Right}} to work like {{key|W|A|S|D}} and vice versa using [http://ahkscript.org AutoHotkey]. After installation, when prompted to create the first script, choose Yes in the dialog box. Then, delete everything from the Notepad file which opens and paste the following: http://pastebin.com/9FvTujrT.
 
After that, right click on the AutoHotkey icon in the notification tray and choose Reload script and you will be able to use the arrow keys to move the player and cars. In the future if you want to use the arrow keys in the game just start the AutoHotkey application you are done.
 
 
 
==Audio settings==
 
 
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Sleeping Dogs Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Up to 5.1 output<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+
|surround sound notes    = Up to 5.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          = Can also be turned on only for when Cantonese is spoken.
 
|subtitles notes          = Can also be turned on only for when Cantonese is spoken.
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Cantonese
 +
|interface = false
 +
|audio    = limited
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    = Limited to some NPCs and radio stations.
 +
  |fan       =
 +
|ref      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    = Japan region purchases only.
 
  |notes    = Japan region purchases only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Portuguese - Brazil
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/191_traducao-do-sleeping-dogs-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download.]
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = DLC was never translated due to Square Enix supposedly pulling a plug on Russian language support.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.playground.ru/sleeping_dogs/news/sleeping_dogs_dlc_ostayutsya_bez_russkoj_lokalizatsii-79545|title=News: Sleeping Dogs DLC remains without localization (Russian)|date=2023-08-01}}</ref> For DLC to work, you have to switch to another language, e.g. English. All DLCs were later localized for the ''[[Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition|Definitive Edition]]''.
|fan      =  
 
|fan notes =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
==='HkShip.exe has stopped working'===
+
===Naz stucks in prologue===
To be resolved issue.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2873622</ref>
+
During the first/Prologue mission you're supposed to follow Naz to escape the police. While escaping the fish market after climbing over the crates Naz gets stuck in that area and the animation sequence where Wei does a jump takedown to a policeman fails to trigger. However, if the player choose to run straight Naz will spawn someway ahead before the cutscene sequence.
 +
This issue still happens in the up-to-date original version. Doesn't seem to happen in the initial release version without dlcs.
 +
Note: Definitive Edition is unaffected.
 +
 
 +
===HkShip.exe has stopped working===
 +
To be resolved issue.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206020348/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2873622 HkShip.exe has stopped working.. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
  
Running the game in compatibility mode seems to resolve the issue.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}}}
Running the game in a lower quality seems to resolve the issue.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in a lower quality|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}}}
  
==='Can't choose custom refresh rate'===
+
===Can't choose custom refresh rate===
When selecting resolution in video options, only pre-made presets are available, user can't choose to change refresh rate, which often force players to play in windowed mode.
+
{{ii}} When selecting resolution in video options, only pre-made presets are available, user can't choose to change refresh rate, which often force players to play in windowed mode.
  
==='Can't force game into fullscreen'===
+
===Can't force game into fullscreen===
The game starts in windowed mode and no matter what you do it just stays in windowed mode. {{key|Alt|Enter}} doesn't work and neither does setting the video option to fullscreen.
+
{{ii}} The game starts in windowed mode and no matter what you do it just stays in windowed mode. {{key|Alt|Enter}} doesn't work and neither does setting the video option to fullscreen.
  
POTENTIAL FIX: Close TeamViewer if installed. (Note: The issue with TeamViewer is the "QuickConnect" feature, which puts a little arrow next to the close, minimize, etc. buttons.  Go into TeamViewer's advanced settings to disable this, and you can run TeamViewer with Sleeping Dogs in full screen at the same time.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Close TeamViewer if installed|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable TeamViewer's QuickConnect|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix=
 +
# Go into TeamViewer's advanced settings.
 +
# Disable the "QuickConnect" feature.
 +
}}
  
POTENTIAL FIX: Close (or stop) Actual Multiple Monitors, or other multi-monitor software if installed.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Close (or stop) Actual Multiple Monitors, or other multi-monitor software if installed|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}}}
  
POTENTIAL FIX: Would not go full screen at non-native refresh rate, changing refresh rate to 60&nbsp;Hz fixed the issue.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Change monitor's refresh rate to the native one|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Constantly Scrolling Up===
+
===Constantly scrolling up===
 
{{ii}} Caused by controller drivers.
 
{{ii}} Caused by controller drivers.
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Human Interface Devices|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2873841 Game receiving phantom "up" input, unplayable. - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Human Interface Devices|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206020214/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2873841 Game receiving phantom "up" input, unplayable. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
 
{{ii}} This specific fix is only for use when playing using keyboard and mouse.
 
{{ii}} This specific fix is only for use when playing using keyboard and mouse.
 
# Go into your Device Manager > Human Interface Devices
 
# Go into your Device Manager > Human Interface Devices
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===FPS issues and/or stuttering===
 
===FPS issues and/or stuttering===
{{ii}} The game may lag or stutter on high-end systems, particularly during day time.<ref>http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3664</ref>
+
{{ii}} The game may lag or stutter on high-end systems, particularly during day time.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619165806/http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3664|title=Sleeping Dogs • Daylight stuttering thread: Will this ever get fixed? (retrieved)|date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Run the Game in Borderless Windowed Mode}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
# Start the game, change it to windowed mode.
+
# Start the game and enable windowed mode.
# Download [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2675769 Windowed Borderless Gaming].
+
# See [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]] to make the game borderless.
# Follow the instructions in his post to get rid of the window border and then adjust the x and y axes to make it fit your screen.
 
# Your game now looks like full screen and may have an improved frame rate. At 1920x1080 use the values  X=2 ; Y =1.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Black Screen During Cutscene===
+
===Black screen during cutscenes===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619165820/http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2210|title=Sleeping Dogs • Long black screen during cutscenes and invisible characters (retrieved)|date=2023-05-17}}</ref>}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall Game}}
 
A potential fix is to reinstall the game.<ref>http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2210</ref>
 
}}
 
  
 
===Disable 'Cheat' DLC===
 
===Disable 'Cheat' DLC===
{{ii}} DLC can be selectively disabled from the game's properties in the Steam client.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/groups/SteamClientBeta/announcements/detail/1694787904868150933</ref>
+
{{ii}} DLC can be selectively disabled from the game's properties in the Steam client.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/SteamClientBeta/announcements/detail/1694787904868150933|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
{{--}} Game features DLC that give unbalanced bonuses for player. Some people may not realize this when buying DLC packs.
 
{{--}} Game features DLC that give unbalanced bonuses for player. Some people may not realize this when buying DLC packs.
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
* The following DLC may be considered 'cheats' and can be disabled at the player's discretion:
 
* The following DLC may be considered 'cheats' and can be disabled at the player's discretion:
 
** '''Gold Top Dog''' (Gives you 8,250 Triad, 4,500 Cop and 4,500 extra Face Experience Points)
 
** '''Gold Top Dog''' (Gives you 8,250 Triad, 4,500 Cop and 4,500 extra Face Experience Points)
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** '''Red Envelope Pack''' (Distributes 20 envelopes that have $50k each throughout Hong Kong)
 
** '''Red Envelope Pack''' (Distributes 20 envelopes that have $50k each throughout Hong Kong)
 
** '''High Roller Pack''' (Gives Tuono vehicle, High Roller outfit, and an extra $200k)
 
** '''High Roller Pack''' (Gives Tuono vehicle, High Roller outfit, and an extra $200k)
 +
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} DLC can't be removed from save file. A new game must be started in order for the DLC to not be applied.
 
{{ii}} DLC can't be removed from save file. A new game must be started in order for the DLC to not be applied.
 
{{ii}} To grant the DLC bonus to any save game simply re-enable that DLC and load the save game.
 
{{ii}} To grant the DLC bonus to any save game simply re-enable that DLC and load the save game.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Can't remap to arrow keys===
 +
{{--}} Can be remapped to number pad arrow keys, but not standard arrow keys.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619165800/http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1164&start=60|title=Sleeping Dogs • Can't map movement to arrow keys (retrieved)|date=2023-05-17}}</ref>
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enable arrow key movement|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Install [http://ahkscript.org AutoHotkey].
 +
# After installation, when prompted to create the first script, choose Yes in the dialog box.
 +
# Delete everything from the Notepad file which opens and paste the following:
 +
<pre>
 +
up::w
 +
down::s
 +
left::a
 +
right::d
 +
 +
Numpad8::up
 +
Numpad5::down
 +
Numpad4::left
 +
Numpad6::right
 +
 +
NumpadAdd::Enter
 +
NumpadEnter::Backspace
 +
</pre>
 +
<ol><li value="4">Right click on the AutoHotkey icon in the notification tray and choose Reload script. In the future if you want to use the arrow keys in the game just start the AutoHotkey application and you are done.</li></ol>
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Low performance on Nvidia cards===
 +
{{ii}} The game is optimized for AMD cards, and thus Nvidia cards can post low FPS for the auto detected settings.{{cn|date=August 2022}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Improve frame rate|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix=
 +
Setting "Enable Quality Anti-Aliasing" and "Screen Space Ambient Occlusion" to Normal should noticeably improve FPS.
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/sleeping-dogs-2/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|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 executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|minOS    = Vista SP2
 
|minOS    = Vista SP2
|minCPU  = Althon X2 2.7 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
|minCPU2  = Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
+
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 15 GB
 
|minHD    = 15 GB
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon 3870
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3870
 
|minDX    = 10
 
|minDX    = 10
  
 
|recOS    = 7
 
|recOS    = 7
|recCPU  = Quad-core Intel
+
|recCPU  = Quad Core
 
|recCPU2  =  
 
|recCPU2  =  
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
|recGPU  = ATI Radeon 6950
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
+
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 6950
 
|recDX    = 11
 
|recDX    = 11
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 15:55, 18 December 2023

For the enhanced version, containing all DLC rebalanced and properly integrated into the game's story, updated graphics and various additional enhancements, see Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition.

Sleeping Dogs
Sleeping Dogs cover
Developers
United Front Games
Publishers
Square Enix
Russia Noviy Disk[1]
Release dates
Windows August 14, 2012
Reception
Metacritic 80
IGDB 82
Taxonomy
Monetization DLC, Cross-game bonus
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Open world
Vehicles Automobile, Motorcycle
Art styles Realistic
Themes Asia, China, Contemporary
Series Sleeping Dogs
Sleeping Dogs on HowLongToBeat
Sleeping Dogs on IGDB
Sleeping Dogs guide on StrategyWiki
Sleeping Dogs on MobyGames
Sleeping Dogs on Wikipedia
Sleeping Dogs
Sleeping Dogs 2012
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition 2014
Triad Wars Cancelled

Key points

Great PC port, featuring DX11 support, a high-res texture pack, and others.[2]
German version is heavily censored, outdated, and has no DLCs.[3]

General information

Sleeping Dogs General Discussion - Square Enix Forums
Sleeping Dogs Wiki
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Amazon.com
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Windows
Steam
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Only available in Germany
Windows
Publisher website (unavailable)
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
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German version.
Windows
All versions require Steam DRM; digital versions do not contain serial keys, instead registering directly onto the Steam ID.[4]
Steam version is no longer directly available for purchase, although existing owners can still purchase the DLCs.
Demo

Monetization

Type Notes
Cross-game bonus A Just Cause 2 savefile will unlock a Rico Rodriguez outfit and the ability to use Stunt Position from further away.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Valve T-Shirt Pack Included with base game
Windows
Community Gift Pack Included with base game
Windows
Deep Undercover Pack Included in the Dragon Master Pack
Windows
Drunken Fist Pack
Windows
Gangland Style Pack
Windows
Ghost Pig Available for free
Windows
GSP Pack Included in the Dragon Master Pack
Windows
The High Roller Pack
Windows
High Resolution Texture Pack Available for free. Requires 4 GB of HD space. See the DLC Steam page for a download link.
Windows
Law Enforcer Pack
Windows
Martial Arts Pack Included in the Dragon Master Pack
Windows
Monkey King Pack This DLC will not be loaded if the current language is set to Russian.
Windows
Movie Masters Pack This DLC will not be loaded if the current language is set to Russian.
Windows
Nightmare in North Point
Windows
Police Protection Pack Included in the Dragon Master Pack
Windows
The Red Envelope Pack
Windows
Retro Triad Pack
Windows
Screen Legends Pack
Windows
Square Enix Character Pack No longer available following IO Interactive, Avalanche Software, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal split from Square
Windows
Street Racer Pack
Windows
The SWAT Pack
Windows
Tactical Soldier Pack
Windows
Top Dog Gold Pack
Windows
Top Dog Silver Pack
Windows
Triad Enforcer Pack Included in the Dragon Master Pack
Windows
Wheels of Fury
Windows
Year of the Snake This DLC will not be loaded if the current language is set to Russian.
Windows
Zodiac Tournament This DLC will not be loaded if the current language is set to Russian.
Windows

Version differences

The Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition contains all DLC rebalanced and properly integrated into the game's story, updated graphics and various additional enhancements.[5]
Sleeping Dogs Collection is a complete edition with all DLC.[6] The free High Resolution Texture Pack is a separate download.
The Japanese version is a Low Violence Version and only includes Japanese and English languages. Japanese is not available for purchases in other countries.
The German version is a Low Violence Version and only includes the German language. The German version also does not have DLC support.

Game data

In-game general settings (1/3).
In-game general settings (1/3).
In-game general settings (2/3).
In-game general settings (2/3).
In-game general settings (3/3).
In-game general settings (3/3).

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\data\DisplaySettings.xml[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\data\HK Options[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/202170/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Data\HK*Slot*[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/202170/pfx/[Note 2]

Save file information:

  • Main story save files: HK Autosave Slot and HK GameSlot # (# is 1 - 4)
  • Nightmare in North Point DLC save files: HK AutosaveG Slot and HK GameSlotG # (# is 1 - 2)
  • The Year of the Snake DLC save files: HK AutosaveN Slot and HK GameSlotN # (# is 1 - 2)

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings (1/2).
In-game advanced video settings (1/2).
In-game advanced video settings (2/2).
In-game advanced video settings (2/2).

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
HUD is positioned for 16:9.[7]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Can be adjusted via Racer_S Camera Control
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Locked on FXAA and optional SSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
May bug out when switching desktops.[8]
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[9]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
All graphics changing requires a restart, otherwise visual elements will be missing from the game.[10]

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game gamepad layout settings for the player.
In-game gamepad layout settings for the player.
In-game gamepad layout settings for vehicles.
In-game gamepad layout settings for vehicles.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Under Controller Layout. Not all keys can be rebound.
Mouse acceleration
No option. Mouse acceleration not present. Some mouse smoothing - turning on Raw Input should reduce it.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
XInput only.
Full controller support
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
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 5.1 output[11]
Subtitles
Can also be turned on only for when Cantonese is spoken.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Cantonese
Limited to some NPCs and radio stations.
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Japan region purchases only.
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
DLC was never translated due to Square Enix supposedly pulling a plug on Russian language support.[12] For DLC to work, you have to switch to another language, e.g. English. All DLCs were later localized for the Definitive Edition.
Spanish

Issues unresolved

Naz stucks in prologue

During the first/Prologue mission you're supposed to follow Naz to escape the police. While escaping the fish market after climbing over the crates Naz gets stuck in that area and the animation sequence where Wei does a jump takedown to a policeman fails to trigger. However, if the player choose to run straight Naz will spawn someway ahead before the cutscene sequence. This issue still happens in the up-to-date original version. Doesn't seem to happen in the initial release version without dlcs. Note: Definitive Edition is unaffected.

HkShip.exe has stopped working

To be resolved issue.[13]

Run the game in compatibility mode[citation needed]
Run the game in a lower quality[citation needed]

Can't choose custom refresh rate

When selecting resolution in video options, only pre-made presets are available, user can't choose to change refresh rate, which often force players to play in windowed mode.

Can't force game into fullscreen

The game starts in windowed mode and no matter what you do it just stays in windowed mode. Alt+ Enter doesn't work and neither does setting the video option to fullscreen.
Close TeamViewer if installed[citation needed]
Disable TeamViewer's QuickConnect[citation needed]
  1. Go into TeamViewer's advanced settings.
  2. Disable the "QuickConnect" feature.
Close (or stop) Actual Multiple Monitors, or other multi-monitor software if installed[citation needed]
Change monitor's refresh rate to the native one[citation needed]

Issues fixed

Constantly scrolling up

Caused by controller drivers.
Disable Human Interface Devices[14]
This specific fix is only for use when playing using keyboard and mouse.
  1. Go into your Device Manager > Human Interface Devices
  2. Right click on any that say HID-compiant consumer control device, for example, USB Input Device, USB Game Controller, HID-compliant device.
  3. Right click and disable every device apart from your keyboard.

FPS issues and/or stuttering

The game may lag or stutter on high-end systems, particularly during day time.[15]
Run the game in windowed mode[citation needed]
  1. Start the game and enable windowed mode.
  2. See Borderless fullscreen windowed to make the game borderless.

Black screen during cutscenes

Reinstall the game[16]

Disable 'Cheat' DLC

DLC can be selectively disabled from the game's properties in the Steam client.[17]
Game features DLC that give unbalanced bonuses for player. Some people may not realize this when buying DLC packs.
Instructions[citation needed]
  • The following DLC may be considered 'cheats' and can be disabled at the player's discretion:
    • Gold Top Dog (Gives you 8,250 Triad, 4,500 Cop and 4,500 extra Face Experience Points)
    • Silver Top Dog (Gives you 8,250 Triad, 4,500 Cop and 4,500 extra Face Experience Points)
    • Red Envelope Pack (Distributes 20 envelopes that have $50k each throughout Hong Kong)
    • High Roller Pack (Gives Tuono vehicle, High Roller outfit, and an extra $200k)

Notes

DLC can't be removed from save file. A new game must be started in order for the DLC to not be applied.
To grant the DLC bonus to any save game simply re-enable that DLC and load the save game.

Can't remap to arrow keys

Can be remapped to number pad arrow keys, but not standard arrow keys.[18]
Enable arrow key movement[citation needed]
  1. Install AutoHotkey.
  2. After installation, when prompted to create the first script, choose Yes in the dialog box.
  3. Delete everything from the Notepad file which opens and paste the following:
up::w
down::s
left::a
right::d

Numpad8::up
Numpad5::down
Numpad4::left
Numpad6::right

NumpadAdd::Enter
NumpadEnter::Backspace
  1. Right click on the AutoHotkey icon in the notification tray and choose Reload script. In the future if you want to use the arrow keys in the game just start the AutoHotkey application and you are done.

Low performance on Nvidia cards

The game is optimized for AMD cards, and thus Nvidia cards can post low FPS for the auto detected settings.[citation needed]
Improve frame rate[citation needed]

Setting "Enable Quality Anti-Aliasing" and "Screen Space Ambient Occlusion" to Normal should noticeably improve FPS.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11 Only supports DirectX 11; backward compatibility for DirectX 10 and 10.1 GPUs is provided by DirectX 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista SP2
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
ATI Radeon HD 3870
DirectX 10 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 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/202170/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (202170) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

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  2. The PA Report - Sleeping Dogs proves that an unlikely champion of modern PC games is… Square Enix? | The Penny Arcade Report (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-17
  3. Sleeping Dogs • German Customers! Only Patch 1.1 and no DLC´s! (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-17
  4. Sleeping Dogs • Where is the serial key when purchased through Steam. (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-17
  5. Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition confirmed! - last accessed on 2023-05-17
  6. Sleeping Dogs Collection :: Sleeping Dogs™ General Discussions - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  7. Sleeping Dogs | WSGF
  8. Twitter - @SheriefFYI - last accessed on 2022-04-03
    "Sleeping Dogs: forces the highest refresh rate available (144 in this case), though switching desktops via swipe (not alt+tab) and changing into 60 forces it into a confused state about present intervals:"
  9. New 120Hz Games Report (retrieved)
  10. World disappearing on gfx change - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  11. PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
  12. News: Sleeping Dogs DLC remains without localization (Russian) - last accessed on 2023-08-01
  13. HkShip.exe has stopped working.. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  14. Game receiving phantom "up" input, unplayable. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  15. Sleeping Dogs • Daylight stuttering thread: Will this ever get fixed? (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-17
  16. Sleeping Dogs • Long black screen during cutscenes and invisible characters (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-17
  17. Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
  18. Sleeping Dogs • Can't map movement to arrow keys (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-17