The Blackout Club
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Question | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 30, 2019 |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Steam |
- All versions require Steam DRM and a constant internet connection for all game modes.[1]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Founders Club | Includes 4 cosmetic items. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename movie files[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\SaveData\<user-id>\Options.cloud.dbags %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\SaveData\<user-id>\Options.local.dbags |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/599080/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\TheBlackoutClub\Saved\SaveData\<user-id>\Progress.cloud.dbags |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/599080/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Increased FOV
Change the way FOV is calculated[3] |
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[/Script/Engine.LocalPlayer] AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 5 | Co-op, Versus The primary game experience is 1-4 player co-op PvE. The optional Stalker mode pits a solo "Stalker" player against a team of 2-4 other players.[4] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | Public and private sessions. | |
Peer-to-peer | [5] | |
Dedicated | [5] | |
Self-hosting | The player who hosts the mission is also the host of the server, and has the ability to kick people from the session.[5] | |
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Cannot interact with objects in hideout, or hideout is dark
Follow the light to the other train car and follow the instructions there[6] |
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PlayFab connection errors
Allow access through Windows Defender Firewall[7] |
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Use an alternative DNS server[7] |
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Game does not recognize microphone for Enhanced Horror
Set recording device in Steam input settings[8] |
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Adjust Windows Sound Control Panel settings[8] |
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Check settings for OBS or other mic controller/audio monitor software that re-routes audio channels[8] |
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Other issues
- See this list of fixes for general issues not listed above.
Issues unresolved
Lights of Rebellion disappear from inventory
- Lights of Rebellion can vanish from players' inventories. Use them quickly to avoid losing them.[6]
User Interface is misaligned at 4:3 aspect ratio
- Some UI elements are inaccessible due to being pushed off-screen at 4:3 resolutions. The Options menu is notably affected by this.[9]
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2550K 3.4 GHz | Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 AMD Radeon HD 7950 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon R9 290X AMD Radeon RX 480 |
- A 64-bit system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/599080/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (599080) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ LaN??? :: The Blackout Club General Discussions - last accessed on 2019-08-14
- "You have to have Internet access."
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-08-13
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-08-14
- Tested method recommended by User:Rose.
- ↑ FAQ - The Blackout Club Wiki - What is the Stalker? How do I play as a Stalker? - last accessed on 2019-08-13
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 FAQ — The Blackout Club - last accessed on 2019-08-01
- "ARE YOU USING DEDICATED SERVERS?: No, matches are hosted P2P since the game is co-op focused and we don't have the same concerns of a competitive game. The person who hosts the mission is also the host of the server, and has the ability to kick people from the session."
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 KNOWN ISSUES (and workarounds) :: The Blackout Club General Discussions - last accessed on 2019-08-14
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Master Fixes for The Blackout Club :: The Blackout Club General Discussions - last accessed on 2019-08-14
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 FAQ — The Blackout Club - last accessed on 2019-08-17
- ↑ Game UI is misaligned on 4:3 monitors :: The Blackout Club Gameplay Feedback - last accessed on 2019-08-14