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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Star Wars The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition Cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Star Wars The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition Cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|LucasArts}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|LucasArts}}
{{Infobox game/row/winporter|Aspyr Media}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|Windows}}
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Aspyr Media}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|OS X}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|LucasArts}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|LucasArts}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Disney Interactive Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Disney Interactive Studios}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Ronin|ref=<ref name=engines>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gdc-08-lucasarts-prioritizing-ps3-dev-unleashing-force/1100-6186606/ GDC '08: LucasArts prioritizing PS3 dev, unleashing Force - GameSpot]</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Ronin|ref=<ref name=engines>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gdc-08-lucasarts-prioritizing-ps3-dev-unleashing-force/1100-6186606/ GDC '08: LucasArts prioritizing PS3 dev, unleashing Force - GameSpot]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 6, 2009}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 6, 2009}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 6, 2009}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 6, 2009}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-wars-the-force-unleashed---ultimate-sith-edition|65}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-wars-the-force-unleashed|71}}
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|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
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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}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Hack and slash }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Star Wars: The Force Unleashed }}
 
|steam appid  = 32430
 
|steam appid  = 32430
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    = 1189268228
|strategywiki = Star Wars: The Force Unleashed – Ultimate Sith Edition
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|hltb        = 9132
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|lutris      = star-wars-the-force-unleashed
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|strategywiki = Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
 +
|mobygames    = 43420
 
|wikipedia    = Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
 
|wikipedia    = Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
 
|winehq      = 10740
 
|winehq      = 10740
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Star Wars: The Force Unleashed}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{ii}} Ultimate Sith Edition includes the main game and all DLC (levels and skin packs).
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{{++}} The '''Ultimate Sith Edition''' is the only version available on PC and includes all DLCs released on consoles.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.firstpost.com/tech/reviews/star-wars-the-force-unleashed-sith-edition-3718733.html|title=Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: Sith Edition- Tech Reviews, Firstpost|date=May 2023}}</ref>
{{--}} Capped at 30 FPS; see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]] to fix.
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{{--}} Capped at 30 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|higher frame rates]].
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/32430/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20190618003622/https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/203395904-Star-Wars-The-Force-Unleashed-Known-Issues- Aspyr Media support page] (archived)
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=817 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
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{{GOG.com links|1189268228|star_wars_the_force_unleashed_series|for game series}}
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/32430/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B002LHSGSI | unknown | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|v7.40.0009}} disc check;<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=379073&postcount=1|title=SecuROM v7.40.0009 confirmed|date=2017-04-29}}</ref> 2 DVDs Disc 2 is used for check. | | Windows, OS X }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SWFUUSE | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | star-wars-the-force-unleashed-ultimate-sith-edition-mac | Steam | Sold by [[Company:Aspyr Media|Aspyr Media]]. Mac version but Steam keys unlock all platforms.| | Windows, OS X }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | star-wars-the-force-unleashed-ultimate-sith-edition | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_the_force_unleashed_ultimate_sith_edition | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id515003911 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-the-force-unleashed | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play Pro}}. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 32430 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 32430 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | star-wars-the-force-unleashed-ultimate-sith-edition | Steam | Sold by [[Company:Disney Interactive Studios|Disney Interactive Studios]]. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| MacApp | id515003911 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon| | key | Included with [https://gaming.amazon.com/star-wars-the-force-unleashed-fgwp-jul23 Prime Gaming] from June 29, 2023 to July 11, 2023<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://primegaming.blog/prime-gaming-july-content-update-four-free-games-and-in-game-content-for-honkai-star-rail-fifa-5223794de1c8|title=Prime Gaming July Content Update: Four Free Games and In-Game Content for Honkai: Star Rail, FIFA 23, League of Legends and more!
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|date=2023-11-02}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===Patches===
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{{ii}} GOG.com and Steam users are already patched to the latest version.
 +
* [http://files.aspyr.com/support/SWTFU_PC_EFIGS_1.2_Update.exe Patch 1.2 (Europe)]
 +
* [http://files.aspyr.com/support/SWTFU_PC_EF_1.2_Update.exe Patch 1.2 (North America)]
 +
* [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3955/7/ Direct2Drive and other versions]
 +
{{ii}} A computer restart is recommended before installing the patch.
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===Activate cloth simulation===
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{{ii}} Cloth simulation is disabled by default, leading to some visual bugs on the character's costumes.
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{{Fixbox|description=Set ClothLevel|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_the_force_unleashed_series/fix_activate_cloth_simulation|title=Activate Cloth Simulation|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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# Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Edit {{file|Config.xml}}.
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# Change <code><nowiki><s id="ClothLevel">0</s></nowiki></code> to <code><nowiki><s id="ClothLevel">1</s></nowiki></code>
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# Save your changes. The game now runs with cloth physics activated.
 +
}}
 +
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\FMV\</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\FMV\</code>
 
# Delete or rename <code>FMV-GoldGuy-WMV9_HD_STEREO.bik</code> and <code>Aspyr.bik</code>.
 
# Delete or rename <code>FMV-GoldGuy-WMV9_HD_STEREO.bik</code> and <code>Aspyr.bik</code>.
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
 
{{ii}} For languages other than English <code>FMV-GoldGuy_XX-WMV9_HD_STEREO.bik</code> (where "XX" is replaced with adequate "FR", "DE", "IT", "PL", "RU" or "ES") also needs to be deleted or renamed.
 
{{ii}} For languages other than English <code>FMV-GoldGuy_XX-WMV9_HD_STEREO.bik</code> (where "XX" is replaced with adequate "FR", "DE", "IT", "PL", "RU" or "ES") also needs to be deleted or renamed.
 
}}
 
}}
 
===Enable unsupported languages in the Steam version===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Enable Polish or Russian language in the Steam version of game (Windows)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Reton|date=2017-04}}</ref>}}
 
{{ii}} Steam version of game include Polish and Russian languages in game files disabled by default and without option to be enabled from Steam properties menu.
 
# Open [[Microsoft_Windows#Registry_Editor#|Registry Editor]].
 
# Go to <code>{{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\aspyr\star wars the force unleashed\</code>.
 
# Set <code>language</code> value to <code>pl</code> for Polish or <code>ru</code> for Russian.
 
# Right-click the <code>star wars the force unleashed</code> key and select <code>Permissions</code>.
 
# Click <code>Advanced</code> and then click <code>Add</code>.
 
# In the <code>Enter the object names to select</code> field type <code>Everyone</code> and then click <code>OK</code>.
 
# In the next window click the checkbox in the Deny column for <code>Write Owner</code>.
 
# Click <code>OK</code> in each of the three opened windows.
 
# Close Registry Editor and start the game.
 
}}
 
 
===Patches===
 
{{ii}} Steam users are already patched to the latest version
 
====Patch 1.2====
 
* [http://files.aspyr.com/support/SWTFU_PC_EFIGS_1.2_Update.exe Patch 1.2 (Europe)]
 
* [http://files.aspyr.com/support/SWTFU_PC_EF_1.2_Update.exe Patch 1.2 (North America)]
 
* [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3955/31482 Direct2Drive and other versions]
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Aspyr\Star Wars The Force Unleashed\ | {{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\aspyr\star wars the force unleashed\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Aspyr\Star Wars The Force Unleashed\|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\aspyr\star wars the force unleashed\}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|~/Library/Preferences/com.aspyr.swtfu.steam.plist/}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/com.aspyr.swtfu.steam.plist/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Aspyr\Star Wars The Force Unleashed\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Aspyr\Star Wars The Force Unleashed\}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Star Wars The Force Unleashed/SWTFU.BIN/}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Star Wars The Force Unleashed/SWTFU.BIN/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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                = true
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   = unknown
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-force-unleashed
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-force-unleashed
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes= {{--}} FMV Cut-Scenes are stretched.
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = If an option doesn't appear it can be forced by going to <code>config.xml</code> (See [[#Configuration file(s) location|Game data]])
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|multimonitor notes        = If an option doesn't appear it can be forced by going to <code>config.xml</code> (see [[#Configuration file(s) location|Game data]]). Make sure to mark the file as Read Only after making any changes.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = false
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Resolutions above 1920x1080 can be forced in the <code>config.xml</code> file. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-force-unleashed/en WSGF entry].
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed                  = true
|windowed notes            =  
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|windowed notes            = [https://unknownproject.github.io/starwars Use Unknownproject's solution].
|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          = See [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)#Force anisotropic filtering|Forcing anisotropic filtering]].
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|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = hackable
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|antialiasing              = false
|antialiasing notes        = See [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Forcing Anti-Aliasing|Forcing Anti-Aliasing]].
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|antialiasing notes        =  
|vsync                      = hackable
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|upscaling                  = false
|vsync notes                = See [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|Forcing Vsync]].
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 +
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = hackable
 
|60 fps                    = hackable
|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS; see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
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|60 fps notes              = Capped at 30 FPS; see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is tied to refresh rate if unlimited FPS cap fix is used; see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
 
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is tied to refresh rate if unlimited FPS cap fix is used; see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
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|hdr                        = false
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|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the patched .exe|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Use Patched EXE}}
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Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/506-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-12-fps-cap-fix/ FPS cap fix]. Available frame rate options are 40 FPS, 50 FPS, 60 FPS, and unlimited.
Use the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/506-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-12-fps-cap-fix/ FPS cap fix]. Available options are 40 FPS, 50 FPS, 60 FPS, and unlimited.
 
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{--}} Some force-gripped objects and enemies will constantly move upwards when using the 50 and 60 FPS exes;<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2016-12|comment=Happens with the majority of objects.}}</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/32430/discussions/0/627456486206668585/</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/32430/discussions/0/540744936086401184/</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/32430/discussions/0/620712364023089395/</ref> if this happens, use the 40 FPS exe.
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{{--}} Some force-gripped objects and mechanical enemies will constantly move upwards ('''original game bug''') not affecting humanoids grip, and when using the 50 and 60 FPS exes this effect can be even more pronounced.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2016-12|comment=Happens with the majority of objects and not for humanoids.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/32430/discussions/0/627456486206668585/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/32430/discussions/0/540744936086401184/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/32430/discussions/0/620712364023089395/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> There is no working fix for SWTFU.
{{ii}} All cutscenes, both pre-rendered and rendered in-engine, will continue to run at 30fps.
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{{ii}} All cutscenes, both pre-rendered and in-engine, will continue to run at 30 FPS.
 
{{ii}} May cause occasional crashes.{{cn|date=July 2016}}
 
{{ii}} May cause occasional crashes.{{cn|date=July 2016}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
|key remap                = hackable
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|key remap                = limited
|key remap notes          = Doesn't change onscreen prompts
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|key remap notes          = Doesn't change on-screen prompts.
|acceleration option      = yes
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|acceleration option      = always on
|acceleration option notes = Reverse mouse acceleration, cannot be toggled
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|acceleration option notes = Reverse mouse acceleration, can't be disabled.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
|mouse menu                = no
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|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = yes
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Both axes can be inverted independently.
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Both axes can be inverted independently.
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
|full controller          = no
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|full controller          = false
 
|full controller notes    = Launcher requires at least one mouse click or key press.
 
|full controller notes    = Launcher requires at least one mouse click or key press.
|controller remap          = no
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|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
|invert controller y-axis  = yes
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= Both axes can be inverted independently.
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= Both axes can be inverted independently.
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = xbox
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|xbox prompts              = true
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
|controller hotplug        = true
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|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = false
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes   =
 +
|light bar support         = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= false
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = false
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 +
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug notes  = <code>Input Device</code> needs to be set to <code>Xbox 360 Controller</code> in launcher before being visible in-game.
 
|controller hotplug notes  = <code>Input Device</code> needs to be set to <code>Xbox 360 Controller</code> in launcher before being visible in-game.
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = false
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
|surround sound notes    = Game is advertised as supporting surround sound; however, surround sound support is heavily broken and results in background music only playing out of the front-left speaker.<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1326638 Music in front-left speaker only. - Steam Users' Forums]</ref><ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1501142 near-muted in-game sounds - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>
+
|surround sound notes    = Game is advertised as supporting surround sound; however, surround sound support is heavily broken and results in background music only playing out of the front-left speaker. Only workaround is to set windows speaker settings to Stereo before playing, resulting in at least functional Stereo sound, all the game supports.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619121927/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1326638 Music in front-left speaker only. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619121913/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1501142 near-muted in-game sounds - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes  = The original Star Wars theme and other pieces composed by John Williams are present throughout the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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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    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Also available in Steam version; see [[#Enable unsupported languages in the Steam version|enabling unsupported languages]].
+
  |notes    = Also available in Steam version; see [[#Enabling unsupported languages|enabling unsupported languages]].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://www.centraldetraducoes.net.br/2011/08/traducao-do-star-wars-force-unleashed-pc.html Translation.]
 +
  |fan       = true
 +
|ref      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = false
+
  |audio    = hackable
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Also available in Steam version; see [[#Enable unsupported languages in the Steam version|enabling unsupported languages]].
+
  |notes    = Also available in Steam version; see [[#Enabling unsupported languages|enabling unsupported languages]]. Fan voice-over by [https://vk.com/club76249462 «Mechanics VoiceOver»], [https://www.mediafire.com/file/7jjqmjdx8p63t2r/SWTFU_Rus_Snd.zip/file download].
  |fan      =
+
  |fan      =
|fan notes =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Issues fixed==
+
====Enabling unsupported languages====
===Cloth simulation inactive===
+
{{ii}} Steam version of game includes Polish and Russian languages in game files disabled by default and without option to be enabled from Steam properties menu.
{{ii}} Cloth simulation is not active by default, leading to some visual bugs.
 
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Edit the registry|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Reton|date=2017-04-29}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Set ClothLevel|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+
# Go to <code>{{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\aspyr\star wars the force unleashed\</code>.
# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Aspyr\Star Wars The Force Unleashed</code>
+
# Set <code>language</code> value to <code>pl</code> for Polish or <code>ru</code> for Russian.
# Edit {{file|Config.xml}}.
+
# Right-click the <code>star wars the force unleashed</code> key and select <code>Permissions</code>.
# Change <code><nowiki><s id="ClothLevel">0</s></nowiki></code> to <code><nowiki><s id="ClothLevel">1</s></nowiki></code>
+
# Click <code>Advanced</code> and then click <code>Add</code>.
# Save your changes. The game now runs with cloth physics activated.
+
# In the <code>Enter the object names to select</code> field type <code>Everyone</code> and then click <code>OK</code>.
 +
# In the next window click the checkbox in the Deny column for <code>Write Owner</code>.
 +
# Click <code>OK</code> in each of the three opened windows.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Alternate method|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Itzrealkardi1|date=2023-05-15}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to <code>{{P|game}}</code>.
 +
# Open <code>installscript.vdf</code> with a notepad.
 +
# Locate the <code>English</code> section.
 +
# Locate and replace <code>en</code> with either <code>pl</code> for Polish or <code>ru</code> for Russian.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
  
 
===Missing Sounds in Raxus Prime and Death Star levels===
 
===Missing Sounds in Raxus Prime and Death Star levels===
{{ii}} The Steam version of The Force Unleashed is missing sounds for the Raxus Prime and Death Star levels.
+
{{ii}} The Steam and Origin versions of the game are missing sounds for the Raxus Prime and Death Star levels.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Replace Missing Sounds|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205234952/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1481323 Possible fix for missing sounds on Raxus Prime and Death Star - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/505-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-missing-sounds-fix/ missing sounds fix].
 +
# Decompress with [https://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip].
 +
# Extract files to <code>{{p|game}}\LevelPacks\</code>
 +
# Overwrite all files when prompted.
 +
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Missing Sounds in Tie Factory level, specific to the French version===
{{Fixbox/fix|Replace Missing Sounds|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1481323 Possible fix for missing sounds on Raxus Prime and Death Star - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
+
{{ii}} The French Steam version of the game is missing sounds for the Tie Factory level.
# Download the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/505-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-missing-sounds-fix/ missing sounds fix].
+
{{Fixbox|description=Replace Missing Sounds for the French version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/32430/discussions/0/612823460253788761/|title=Fix for the Tie Factory Level (no sound) Specific to the French version |date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
# Decompress with [http://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip].
+
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1013-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-missing-sounds-fix-for-tie-factory-level/ missing sounds fix].
 +
# Decompress with [https://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip].
 
# Extract files to <code>{{p|game}}\LevelPacks\</code>
 
# Extract files to <code>{{p|game}}\LevelPacks\</code>
 
# Overwrite all files when prompted.
 
# Overwrite all files when prompted.
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 3.0
 
|shader model versions  = 3.0
 
|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        = false
 +
|windows exe notes     =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        = 32-bit only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000214186|title=MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|physics notes    = Also uses Digital Molecular Matter (DMM) for destructible environments.<ref name=engines/>
 
|physics notes    = Also uses Digital Molecular Matter (DMM) for destructible environments.<ref name=engines/>
 
|audio            = Miles Sound System
 
|audio            = Miles Sound System
|audio notes      =  
+
|audio notes      = 7.2c
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
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|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
|cutscenes notes  =  
+
|cutscenes notes  = 1.9g
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
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|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 30 GB
 
|minHD    = 30 GB
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon 2600
+
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 2600
 
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8600
 
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8600
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minSM    = 3.0
 
|minSM    = 3.0
|minaudio = Directx 9.0c compatible
+
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
 
|mincont  = Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller
 
|mincont  = Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller
|minother = Windows® XP/Windows Vista® compatible mouse and keyboard, 8X DVD-ROM drive
+
|minother = Windows XP/Windows Vista compatible mouse and keyboard, 8X DVD-ROM drive
  
 
|recOS    = 7
 
|recOS    = 7

Latest revision as of 16:40, 2 November 2023

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed cover
Developers
LucasArts
Windows Aspyr Media
macOS (OS X) Aspyr Media
Publishers
LucasArts
Disney Interactive Studios
Russia 1C Company
Engines
Ronin[1]
Release dates
Windows November 6, 2009
macOS (OS X) November 6, 2009
Reception
Metacritic 65
IGDB 71
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Hack and slash
Themes Sci-fi
Series Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed on HowLongToBeat
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed on IGDB
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed guide on StrategyWiki
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed on MobyGames
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed on Wikipedia
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Subseries of Star Wars
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2009
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II 2010

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

Key points

The Ultimate Sith Edition is the only version available on PC and includes all DLCs released on consoles.[2]
Capped at 30 FPS. See higher frame rates.

General information

Aspyr Media support page (archived)
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SecuROM v7.40.0009 DRM disc check;[3] 2 DVDs Disc 2 is used for check.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GamersGate
Icon overlay.png
Sold by Aspyr Media. Mac version but Steam keys unlock all platforms.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Origin
Origin
Included with EA Play Pro. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GamersGate (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Sold by Disney Interactive Studios.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac App Store (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
macOS (OS X)
Amazon.com (unavailable)
CD key
Included with Prime Gaming from June 29, 2023 to July 11, 2023[4]
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

GOG.com and Steam users are already patched to the latest version.
A computer restart is recommended before installing the patch.

Activate cloth simulation

Cloth simulation is disabled by default, leading to some visual bugs on the character's costumes.
Set ClothLevel[5]
  1. Go to configuration file(s) location.
  2. Edit Config.xml.
  3. Change <s id="ClothLevel">0</s> to <s id="ClothLevel">1</s>
  4. Save your changes. The game now runs with cloth physics activated.

Skip intro videos

Skip intro videos[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\FMV\
  2. Delete or rename FMV-GoldGuy-WMV9_HD_STEREO.bik and Aspyr.bik.
  3. Start the game.

Notes

For languages other than English FMV-GoldGuy_XX-WMV9_HD_STEREO.bik (where "XX" is replaced with adequate "FR", "DE", "IT", "PL", "RU" or "ES") also needs to be deleted or renamed.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Aspyr\Star Wars The Force Unleashed\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\aspyr\star wars the force unleashed\[Note 1]
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Preferences/com.aspyr.swtfu.steam.plist/
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32430/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Aspyr\Star Wars The Force Unleashed\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/Star Wars The Force Unleashed/SWTFU.BIN/
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32430/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Origin
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
If an option doesn't appear it can be forced by going to config.xml (see Game data). Make sure to mark the file as Read Only after making any changes.
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Resolutions above 1920x1080 can be forced in the config.xml file. See the WSGF entry.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Use Unknownproject's solution.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
Capped at 30 FPS; see High frame rate.
120+ FPS
Frame rate is tied to refresh rate if unlimited FPS cap fix is used; see High frame rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

High frame rate

Use the patched .exe[citation needed]

Use the FPS cap fix. Available frame rate options are 40 FPS, 50 FPS, 60 FPS, and unlimited.

Notes

Some force-gripped objects and mechanical enemies will constantly move upwards (original game bug) not affecting humanoids grip, and when using the 50 and 60 FPS exes this effect can be even more pronounced.[6][7][8][9] There is no working fix for SWTFU.
All cutscenes, both pre-rendered and in-engine, will continue to run at 30 FPS.
May cause occasional crashes.[citation needed]

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Doesn't change on-screen prompts.
Mouse acceleration
Reverse mouse acceleration, can't be disabled.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Both axes can be inverted independently.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Launcher requires at least one mouse click or key press.
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Both axes can be inverted independently.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Input Device needs to be set to Xbox 360 Controller in launcher before being visible in-game.
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Game is advertised as supporting surround sound; however, surround sound support is heavily broken and results in background music only playing out of the front-left speaker. Only workaround is to set windows speaker settings to Stereo before playing, resulting in at least functional Stereo sound, all the game supports.[10][11]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
The original Star Wars theme and other pieces composed by John Williams are present throughout the game.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Also available in Steam version; see enabling unsupported languages.
Brazilian Portuguese
Translation.
Russian
Also available in Steam version; see enabling unsupported languages. Fan voice-over by «Mechanics VoiceOver», download.
Spanish

Enabling unsupported languages

Steam version of game includes Polish and Russian languages in game files disabled by default and without option to be enabled from Steam properties menu.
Edit the registry[12]
  1. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\aspyr\star wars the force unleashed\.
  2. Set language value to pl for Polish or ru for Russian.
  3. Right-click the star wars the force unleashed key and select Permissions.
  4. Click Advanced and then click Add.
  5. In the Enter the object names to select field type Everyone and then click OK.
  6. In the next window click the checkbox in the Deny column for Write Owner.
  7. Click OK in each of the three opened windows.
Alternate method[13]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>.
  2. Open installscript.vdf with a notepad.
  3. Locate the English section.
  4. Locate and replace en with either pl for Polish or ru for Russian.

Issues fixed

Missing Sounds in Raxus Prime and Death Star levels

The Steam and Origin versions of the game are missing sounds for the Raxus Prime and Death Star levels.
Replace Missing Sounds[14]
  1. Download the missing sounds fix.
  2. Decompress with 7-Zip.
  3. Extract files to <path-to-game>\LevelPacks\
  4. Overwrite all files when prompted.

Missing Sounds in Tie Factory level, specific to the French version

The French Steam version of the game is missing sounds for the Tie Factory level.
Replace Missing Sounds for the French version[15]
  1. Download the missing sounds fix.
  2. Decompress with 7-Zip.
  3. Extract files to <path-to-game>\LevelPacks\
  4. Overwrite all files when prompted.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
32-bit only.[16]

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok Also uses Digital Molecular Matter (DMM) for destructible environments.[1]
Audio Miles Sound System 7.2c
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.9g

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3, Vista SP2
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon X2 5200+
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon HD 2600
Nvidia GeForce 8600
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3.0 support
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
Controller Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller
Other Windows XP/Windows Vista compatible mouse and keyboard, 8X DVD-ROM drive
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.5.8, 10.6.2, 10.7, 10.8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 25 GB + 1 GB Swap File
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon HD 2600
Nvidia GeForce 8600
256 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. Applications writing to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for 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>/32430/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (32430) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References