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The Evil Within
Developers

	Tango Gameworks
Windows	The Workshop Entertainment^[1]
Publishers
	Bethesda Softworks
Engines
	id Tech 5
Release dates
Windows	October 14, 2014
Reception
Metacritic	68
OpenCritic	73
IGDB	75
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase, DLC
Modes	Singleplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	Third-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Survival horror
Themes	Horror
Series	The Evil Within

The Evil Within
The Evil Within	2014
The Evil Within 2	2017

Contents 1 Availability 1.1 Version differences 2 Monetization 2.1 DLC and expansion packs 3 Essential improvements 3.1 Skip intro videos 4 Game data 4.1 Configuration file(s) location 4.2 Save game data location 4.3 Save game cloud syncing 5 Video 5.1 Anisotropic filtering (AF) 5.2 High frame rate 5.3 Post-processing 6 Input 7 Audio 7.1 Localizations 8 VR support 9 Issues fixed 9.1 Launching game or changing resolution results in black screen and disables video output to monitor 9.2 Game is oddly zoomed in or cropped 9.3 Stuttering/micro stuttering while moving around or during camera movement 9.4 White lines on some objects 9.5 Reduce VRAM-related stuttering 9.6 Final cutscene does not start 9.7 Blurry image in Chapter 5 9.8 Extreme slowdowns/stuttering on high refresh-rate monitors (75Hz or higher) with AMD GPU 9.9 Texture bugs or crashing on certain AMD cards 10 Other information 10.1 API 10.2 Middleware 10.3 Mods 10.3.1 4K Upscaled Pre-Rendered Cutscenes (including DLCs) 10.4 Console commands 10.5 Enable SLI 11 System requirements 12 Notes 13 References

The Evil Within is a singleplayer third-person survival horror game in the The Evil Within series.

The game is known as Psycho Break in Japan.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series

GOG.com Support Page

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		4 DVD discs, counting 44% of the games data.
Epic Games Store		DRM-free when a shortcut is made directly to the executable, with the `-EpicPortal` command appended to the Target URL.^[2]
GamersGate

GOG.com
Green Man Gaming
Humble Store
Microsoft Store		Contains all season pass content. Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Steam
Amazon.com (unavailable)
Amazon.co.uk (unavailable)
Bethesda.net (unavailable)		Digital Deluxe.

Version differences

The Microsoft Store version is significantly different with regards to gameplay, improved performance, and bug fixes.^[3] It features:

First-person mode with an Field of View option and icons for the lantern and sneaking.
Infinite ammo mode
Low/medium options for camera bob
Increased stamina (5 seconds by default instead of 3)

The GOG version and the Microsoft Store version contains the Fighting Chance Pack DLC that was previously exclusive to pre-orders.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Season Pass
The Assignment
The Consequence
The Executioner
The Fighting Chance Pack	Pre-order bonus. Included in the GOG release.

The Season Pass contains all three story DLCs: The Assignment, The Consequence, and The Executioner.

The Fighting Chance Pack contains exclusive weapons: the Double Barrel Shotgun, Incendiary Agony Bolts, and Poison Agony Bolts. It also deposits a free medical kit and 5,000 Green Gel in Chapter 3.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Launch game with `+com_skipIntroVideo 1` parameter^[4] This command doesn't work on the Epic Games version.^[5]

Install No Intro mod Works with the Epic Games version.

To apply the Skip Intro Videos parameter to the Microsoft Store version:

Other parameters, such as r_swapinterval 0 and +vt_maxaniso 4, are also functional with the Microsoft Store version of The Evil Within.

Navigate to <path-to-game> and then to the \Content folder.
Right-click the gamelaunchhelper.exe and create a desktop shortcut.
Append +com_skipIntroVideo 1 to the Target Field within the properties of the newly created shortcut.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\TangoGameworks\The Evil Within\base\the evil withinConfig.cfg
Microsoft Store	%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\TangoGameworks\The Evil Within\base\the evil withinConfig.cfg
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/268050/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\TangoGameworks\The Evil Within\base\savegame\
Microsoft Store	%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\BethesdaSoftworks.TheEvilWithin-PC_3275kfvn8vcwc\SystemAppData\wgs\
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/268050/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

15 save slots + 1 autosave slot available.

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Video settings

Graphics hardware settings (Microsoft Store)

Graphics feature	State	Notes
Widescreen resolution		2.50:1 letterboxing can be disabled in settings.^[6]
Multi-monitor		Use Flawless Widescreen.
Ultra-widescreen		Pillarboxed. Use Flawless Widescreen or the related PCGW community tool.
4K Ultra HD		2.50:1 letterboxing can be disabled in settings.^[6]
Field of view (FOV)		Limited to the first person FOV and Microsoft Store version. Use Flawless Widescreen or the related PCGW community tool for more.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed		No exclusive fullscreen support.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)		See Anisotropic filtering (AF).
Anti-aliasing (AA)		FXAA, MLAA or SMAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)		See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
120+ FPS		Choice of 30 or 60 FPS.^[6] See High frame rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)		See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Launch game with `+vt_maxaniso X` parameter where `X` is between `1` and `4`^{[citation needed]}
Notes Default value is 4. The game's engine does not support AF higher than 4x.^[7] Forcing anisotropic filtering through video driver causes texture shimmering.

Launch game with +vt_maxaniso X parameter where X is between 1 and 4^{[citation needed]}

Notes

Default value is 4. The game's engine does not support AF higher than 4x.^[7]

Forcing anisotropic filtering through video driver causes texture shimmering.

High frame rate

In-game frame rate cap option supports either 30 or 60 FPS.^[6] Use this parameter to remove the cap entirely.

Launch game with `+r_swapinterval 0` parameter^[4]
Steam version Click the cog wheel in the top-right of the game's library page Select Properties On the General tab, under Launch Options enter `+r_swapinterval 0` Close the game's properties window and launch the game Windows Store version Open `%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\TangoGameworks\The Evil Within\base\the evil withinConfig.cfg` in a text editor such as Notepad or Notepad++. Change `r_swapinterval -1` to `r_swapinterval 0` Save and close the file Notes The developers have not tested the game above 60 FPS and will not fix issues related to uncapping the frame rate.^[8] Enemy attacks that drain health (i.e. strangling attacks) do so significantly faster at higher frame rates. Enemy attack speed appears to be much higher at higher frame rates. This parameter must be used if G-Sync or Freesync is enabled otherwise the frame rate will be capped unusually low. If needed, there are third-party tools, such as RivaTuner Statistics Server, that can cap the frame rate at 60.

Launch game with +r_swapinterval 0 parameter^[4]

Steam version

Click the cog wheel in the top-right of the game's library page
Select Properties
On the General tab, under Launch Options enter +r_swapinterval 0
Close the game's properties window and launch the game

Windows Store version

Open %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\TangoGameworks\The Evil Within\base\the evil withinConfig.cfg in a text editor such as Notepad or Notepad++.
Change r_swapinterval -1 to r_swapinterval 0
Save and close the file

Notes

The developers have not tested the game above 60 FPS and will not fix issues related to uncapping the frame rate.^[8]

Enemy attacks that drain health (i.e. strangling attacks) do so significantly faster at higher frame rates.

Enemy attack speed appears to be much higher at higher frame rates.

This parameter must be used if G-Sync or Freesync is enabled otherwise the frame rate will be capped unusually low. If needed, there are third-party tools, such as RivaTuner Statistics Server, that can cap the frame rate at 60.

Post-processing

Toggle post-process effects^[9]^[10]
Download The Evil Within 3D Vision Fix. Extract the contents to the installation folder. Start the game.


Hotkey	Effect	Notes
`F4`	Disable color filter	Enabled by default. Restores colors and contrast to unmodified values, resulting in a more colorful image.
`F5`	Depth of field toggle	Disabled by default.
`0`	Vignette toggle	Disabled by default.

Input

Control settings.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping		`↵ Enter` cannot be bound to commands.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping		Four preset options to choose from.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts		Xbox 360 prompts, despite the manual showing a Xbox One Controller.
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers		Use Steam Input API
PlayStation button prompts		Dualshock Button Prompts Mod
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes

Generic/other controllers

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M		Occasionally changes button prompts

Audio

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Master, Music, Voice, SFX
Surround sound		Up to 7.1 output.^[11]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
French
German
Hungarian				Fan translation.
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese				Fan translation.
Russian				Fan voice-over by «Team Raccoon».
Spanish

VR support

3D modes	State	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision		See Helix Mod: The Evil Within (DX11).

Issues fixed

Launching game or changing resolution results in black screen and disables video output to monitor

Regain video output
Press `Ctrl`+`Alt`+`Delete` and wait for a few seconds. When regaining video signal, click on cancel in the screen that pops up, you should now be back in the game. If you're back on desktop, just click on the game's icon in the taskbar. An alternative (but less functional) method is to enable the "disable full-screen optimizations" compatibility setting for the game's executable and then use a combination of `Alt`+`↵ Enter` to force windowed mode and `Alt`+`Tab ↹` to change window focus. Eventually, you will regain a video signal. Go into the game options and change resolution and framerate to your desired settings. To avoid losing video output altogether when changing the resolution, you can set the fullscreen mode to "disabled," change to the resolution you want, apply the resolution setting and then re-enable fullscreen mode in the options.

Regain video output

Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and wait for a few seconds. When regaining video signal, click on cancel in the screen that pops up, you should now be back in the game. If you're back on desktop, just click on the game's icon in the taskbar.
- An alternative (but less functional) method is to enable the "disable full-screen optimizations" compatibility setting for the game's executable and then use a combination of Alt+↵ Enter to force windowed mode and Alt+Tab ↹ to change window focus. Eventually, you will regain a video signal.
Go into the game options and change resolution and framerate to your desired settings.

To avoid losing video output altogether when changing the resolution, you can set the fullscreen mode to "disabled," change to the resolution you want, apply the resolution setting and then re-enable fullscreen mode in the options.

Game is oddly zoomed in or cropped

Modify the Windows Compatibility settings for the game's executable:
Navigate to <path-to-game> and right-click on the game's executable Click Properties Click on the Compatibility tab Modify the display scaling based on the corresponding Windows OS: For Windows 11, click Change high DPI settings, then check Override high DPI scaling behavior and set it to Application. For Windows 10, check Override high DPI scaling behavior and set it to Application. For Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 7, check Disable display scaling on high DPI settings.^[12]

Modify the Windows Compatibility settings for the game's executable:

Navigate to <path-to-game> and right-click on the game's executable
Click Properties
Click on the Compatibility tab
Modify the display scaling based on the corresponding Windows OS:
1. For Windows 11, click Change high DPI settings, then check Override high DPI scaling behavior and set it to Application.
2. For Windows 10, check Override high DPI scaling behavior and set it to Application.
3. For Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 7, check Disable display scaling on high DPI settings.^[12]

Stuttering/micro stuttering while moving around or during camera movement

Disable the in-game frame rate cap and lock frame rate with a third-party tool^[13]
Set the in-game Framelock option to 30 FPS and close the game. See High frame rate to disable the framerate cap. Use a third-party tool like RivaTuner Statistic Server, Nvidia Control Panel, or Nvidia Profile Inspector to lock framerate at 60 FPS. In RivaTuner Statistics Server, setting Scanline Sync to any value should eliminate any remaining stuttering^[14] Locking the framerate slightly above 60 (e.g. 61 FPS) may further reduce stuttering.

Disable the in-game frame rate cap and lock frame rate with a third-party tool^[13]

Set the in-game Framelock option to 30 FPS and close the game.
See High frame rate to disable the framerate cap.
Use a third-party tool like RivaTuner Statistic Server, Nvidia Control Panel, or Nvidia Profile Inspector to lock framerate at 60 FPS.

In RivaTuner Statistics Server, setting Scanline Sync to any value should eliminate any remaining stuttering^[14]

Locking the framerate slightly above 60 (e.g. 61 FPS) may further reduce stuttering.

Enable low latency mode (for Nvidia users)^[15]
Set the in-game Framelock option to 60 FPS Vsync and close the game. Open the Nvidia Control Panel Under 3D Settings, select Manage 3D Settings Click on the Program Settings tab Under Select a program to customize, in the drop-down, select The Evil Within Under Specify the settings for this program, navigate to Low Latency Mode and change the setting to On Click Apply Notes If the game is not in the Select a program to customize drop-down list, click Add and browse for the game The Windows Store version of the game is named bethesdasoftworks.theevilwithin-pc_3275kfvn8vcwc

Enable low latency mode (for Nvidia users)^[15]

Set the in-game Framelock option to 60 FPS Vsync and close the game.
Open the Nvidia Control Panel
Under 3D Settings, select Manage 3D Settings
Click on the Program Settings tab
Under Select a program to customize, in the drop-down, select The Evil Within
Under Specify the settings for this program, navigate to Low Latency Mode and change the setting to On
Click Apply

Notes

If the game is not in the Select a program to customize drop-down list, click Add and browse for the game

The Windows Store version of the game is named bethesdasoftworks.theevilwithin-pc_3275kfvn8vcwc

Preserve texture cache between sessions^[16]
Does not apply to the Windows Store version of the game, which creates these directories and files automatically. The texture cache folder is not made by the game so the cache is regenerated for each session. This can fix stuttering in the game. Go to `%LOCALAPPDATA%` and make a folder named `TangoGameworks` Go into that folder and make a folder named `The Evil Within_ng` The game will now correctly store the texture cache between sessions. Notes The game creates two files in `The Evil Within_ng`, one of which, `FileCache000.bin`, is 1 GB in size. These files are not deleted after closing or uninstalling the game and must be deleted manually. To relocate the cache folder, use one of two options: Add the `+fs_cachepath "E:\your_cache_path_here"` parameter as a Steam Launch Option. Create an NTFS junction point (`mklink /J <link> <target>`) to redirect the folder to a different location. Slow storage can prevent achieving high FPS. Consider placing the cache on an SSD or RAM disk (e.g. with free RadeonRAMDisk).

Preserve texture cache between sessions^[16]

Does not apply to the Windows Store version of the game, which creates these directories and files automatically.

The texture cache folder is not made by the game so the cache is regenerated for each session.

This can fix stuttering in the game.

Go to %LOCALAPPDATA% and make a folder named TangoGameworks
Go into that folder and make a folder named The Evil Within_ng
The game will now correctly store the texture cache between sessions.

Notes

The game creates two files in The Evil Within_ng, one of which, FileCache000.bin, is 1 GB in size. These files are not deleted after closing or uninstalling the game and must be deleted manually.

To relocate the cache folder, use one of two options:

Add the +fs_cachepath "E:\your_cache_path_here" parameter as a Steam Launch Option.
Create an NTFS junction point (mklink /J <link> <target>) to redirect the folder to a different location.

Slow storage can prevent achieving high FPS. Consider placing the cache on an SSD or RAM disk (e.g. with free RadeonRAMDisk).

White lines on some objects

Change Texture Filtering setting in NVIDIA Control Panel^[17]
Open the Nvidia Control Panel Under 3D Settings, select Manage 3D Settings Click on the Program Settings tab Under Select a program to customize, in the drop-down, select The Evil Within Under Specify the settings for this program, navigate to Texture filtering - Quality and change the setting to Quality or lower. Click Apply Notes If the game is not in the Select a program to customize drop-down list, click Add and browse for the game The Windows Store version of the game is named bethesdasoftworks.theevilwithin-pc_3275kfvn8vcwc

Change Texture Filtering setting in NVIDIA Control Panel^[17]

Open the Nvidia Control Panel
Under 3D Settings, select Manage 3D Settings
Click on the Program Settings tab
Under Select a program to customize, in the drop-down, select The Evil Within
Under Specify the settings for this program, navigate to Texture filtering - Quality and change the setting to Quality or lower.
Click Apply

Notes

If the game is not in the Select a program to customize drop-down list, click Add and browse for the game

The Windows Store version of the game is named bethesdasoftworks.theevilwithin-pc_3275kfvn8vcwc

Reduce VRAM-related stuttering

Machines with a small amount of VRAM (less than 2GB) may have stuttering significantly reduced with this tweak.

Launch game with `+vt_pageimagesizevmtr 2048` parameter^[4]
The default value is `8192`.

Final cutscene does not start

Users may experience issues with the final cutscene of the game not playing and falling into the sky.

Update or try another version of your display drivers^[18]

Blurry image in Chapter 5

Users playing with Anti-Aliasing other than FXAA will experience an issue where the game image gets blurry as they enter a puzzle room in Chapter 5. The problem will persist until the player leaves the room.

Change the Anti-Aliasing type to FXAA^[19]

Extreme slowdowns/stuttering on high refresh-rate monitors (75Hz or higher) with AMD GPU

Disable FreeSync for this game in AMD Radeon Software^[20]

Texture bugs or crashing on certain AMD cards

Use DXVK 2.0^[21]

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	11	Game is internally using OpenGL^[22]
Shader Model support	5.0

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	Havok
Cutscenes	Bink Video	4K Upscale files here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2430942746

Mods

4K Upscaled Pre-Rendered Cutscenes (including DLCs)

Steam Guide^[23]
Upscaled the Pre-Rendered Cutscenes to 4K, improving frame details and minimizing compression artifacts.

Console commands

Add parameter^[8]
Right-click the game in the Steam client and choose Properties. Click Set Launch Options and add `+com_allowconsole 1` Click OK and run the game. Press `Insert` to open the console in-game.

Notable Console Commands


Command	Effect
`god`	Makes the player effectively invincible, and certain enemy kill moves will not be used against the player.
`noclip`	Allows the player to walk through walls.
`g_infiniteammo`	Unlimited ammo (Provided the player has at least 1 bullet when it is enabled).
`g_stoptime 1`	Stops time. Re-enable time with `g_stoptime 0`.
`toggledebugcamera`	Separates the camera from Sebastian so the player can freely move the camera around.
`startslowmotion2`	Slows down time. To disable, run `stopslowmotion`
`r_skipglare 1`	Disables all post-processing, including anti-aliasing.^[24] Will make the color temperature warmer and disable depth of field. This will also increase the frame rate. Can also be set in the launcher using `+r_skipglare 1`.
`r_modelsCastShadow 0`	Disables player model shadow.
`megashadow_resolutionScale x.x`	Custom shadow resolution scale. Recommended values: 0.12 up to 1.5.
`vt_lodbias x`	Increases LOD distance. in-game highest value is 5. lower values increase the distance up to 0.
`m_smooth 0`	Disables mouse acceleration.
`m_sensitivity x`	Custom mouse sensitivty. In-game highest value is 5. With this variable you can go beyond that.
`pm_thirdPersonSimple 1`	Simplified third person camera.
`pm_thirdPersonHeight x`
`pm_thirdPersonRange x`
`kill`	Suicide.

Enable SLI

While SLI is not officially supported, custom bits might used for a performance increase.

Modify game profile^{[citation needed]}
Open the The Evil Within game profile via Nvidia Profile Inspector. Change `SLI compatibility bits (DX1x)` to `0x000000F5`.^[25] Change `NVIDIA predefined SLI mode on DirectX 10` to `SLI_PREDEFINED_MODE_DX10_FORCE_AFR`. Change `NVIDIA predefined number of GPUs to use on SLI rendering mode on DirectX 10` to `SLI_PREDEFINED_GPU_COUNT_DX10_FOUR`. Apply changes. Notes SLI scaling may be severely limited due to very high CPU usage in certain areas. SLI scaling may be confirmed through increasing graphical settings, unlocking frame rate, and/or testing in corridor/non-open area type locations where CPU usage will be lower.

Modify game profile^{[citation needed]}

Open the The Evil Within game profile via Nvidia Profile Inspector.
Change SLI compatibility bits (DX1x) to 0x000000F5.^[25]
Change NVIDIA predefined SLI mode on DirectX 10 to SLI_PREDEFINED_MODE_DX10_FORCE_AFR.
Change NVIDIA predefined number of GPUs to use on SLI rendering mode on DirectX 10 to SLI_PREDEFINED_GPU_COUNT_DX10_FOUR.
Apply changes.

Notes

SLI scaling may be severely limited due to very high CPU usage in certain areas. SLI scaling may be confirmed through increasing graphical settings, unlocking frame rate, and/or testing in corridor/non-open area type locations where CPU usage will be lower.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	7, 8, 8.1
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i7 or an equivalent 4+ core
System memory (RAM)	4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	50 GB (41 GB installation size)
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 or equivalent 1 GB of VRAM	Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 or equivalent 4 GB of VRAM

A 64-bit operating 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>/268050/.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (268050) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

↑ Verified by User:Fds29 on 2023-01-28
The Workshop's homepage explicitly mentioned "The Evil Within® - PlayStation 4®, Xbox One® and PC". Their logo appears in the opening splashes and copyright screen for these versions, but is missing on PS3 and Xbox 360, implying that those were done in-house.
↑ Verified by User:Dribbleondo on 2023-10-19
A prompt complained about not authenticating between EGS and Bethesda, but can be cancelled and ignored entirely.
↑ The Evil Within on Xbox Gamepass has a FOV option and FPS mode - last accessed on May 2023
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 The Evil Within PC Port Quality : pcgaming
↑ Anyways to skip intro splash screen on the evil within epic games version? : reddit
↑ ^6.0 ^6.1 ^6.2 ^6.3 Steam Update: The Evil Within - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: The Evil Within
↑ id Tech 5 Challenges From Texture Virtualization to Massive Parallelization by J.M.P. van Waveren - last accessed on May 2023
↑ ^8.0 ^8.1 Debug Console Commands - PC - Bethesda Softworks Forums
↑ The Evil Within - GeForce Forums - last accessed on 2017-05-02
↑ Helix Mod: The Evil Within (DX11) - last accessed on 2017-05-02
↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Can't play full screen :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
↑ "fs_cachepath" to reduce stuttering :: The Evil Within General Discussions - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ Steam Community - The Evil Within - HELP! Can't get ending and credits! - last accessed on 2019-06-19
↑ The Evil Within Chapter 5 - Blurry Room bug (and how to fix it) - last accessed on 2021-05-11
↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Full graphic/performance and game fix for The Evil Within 1 : reddit [missing title] - last accessed on [unknown]
↑ The Evil Within by Tango Gameworks / Shinji Mikami / Bethesda (2014) - GeForce Forums - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:No_one_17 on 2021-12-25
↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
↑ 3DCenter SLI thread (#1939) - last accessed on 9 June 2023

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 '''General information'''
-{{mm}} [http://theevilwithin.com Official website]
+{{GOG.com links|1171957437|the_evil_within_series|for game series}}
-{{mm}} [http://forums.bethsoft.com/forum/256-the-evil-within-general-discussion/ The Evil Within General Discussion - Bethesda Softworks Forums]
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/268050/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
-{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/268050/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 ==Availability==
 {{Availability|
-{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | 4 DVD discs, counting 44% of the games data. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00NBBMH5Q | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | the-evil-within | DRM-Free | DRM-free when a shortcut is made directly to the executable, with the {{code|-EpicPortal}} command appended to the Target URL.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dribbleondo|date=2023-10-19|comment=A prompt complained about not authenticating between EGS and Bethesda, but can be cancelled and ignored entirely.}}</ref> | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00O3GT6BQ | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-evil-within | Steam | | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Direct2Drive | 5008999 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1094-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-EVILW | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_evil_within | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1094-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| GMG | the-evil-within | Steam | | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GameStop | 112507 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Humble | the-evil-within | Steam | | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GMG | evil-within | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mx8r81jw1b5 | Microsoft Store | Contains all season pass content.<br>Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Humble | theevilwithin | Steam | | | Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| Steam | 268050 | Steam | | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Uplay-NA | 307689700 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00NBBMH5Q | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
-{{Availability/row| Uplay-EMEA | 307725400 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00O3GT6BQ | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | EV1CSPPCBG01 | Bethesda.net | Digital Deluxe. |  | Windows | Unavailable }}
 }}
-{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
+===Version differences===
+{{ii}} The Microsoft Store version is significantly different with regards to gameplay, improved performance, and bug fixes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-evil-within-on-xbox-gamepass-has-a-fov-option-and-fps-mode/|title=The Evil Within on Xbox Gamepass has a FOV option and FPS mode|date=May 2023}}</ref> It features:
+* First-person mode with an Field of View option and icons for the lantern and sneaking.
+* Infinite ammo mode
+* Low/medium options for camera bob
+* Increased stamina (5 seconds by default instead of 3)
+{{ii}} The GOG version and the Microsoft Store version contains the Fighting Chance Pack DLC that was previously exclusive to pre-orders.
+==Monetization==
 {{DLC|
 {{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows}}
@@ Line 43: / Line 83: @@
 {{DLC/row| The Consequence | | Windows}}
 {{DLC/row| The Executioner | | Windows}}
-{{DLC/row| The Fighting Chance Pack | Pre-order bonus. | Windows}}
+{{DLC/row| The Fighting Chance Pack | Pre-order bonus. Included in the GOG release. | Windows}}
 }}
+{{ii}} The Season Pass contains all three story DLCs: The Assignment, The Consequence, and The Executioner.
+{{ii}} The Fighting Chance Pack contains exclusive weapons: the Double Barrel Shotgun, Incendiary Agony Bolts, and Poison Agony Bolts. It also deposits a free medical kit and 5,000 Green Gel in Chapter 3.
 ==Essential improvements==
 ===Skip intro videos===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Launch game with <code>+com_skipIntroVideo 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref name="PC port quality">[https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/2j6kqv/the_evil_within_pc_port_quality/ The Evil Within PC Port Quality : pcgaming]</ref>
-{{Fixbox/fix|Launch game with <code>+com_skipIntroVideo 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref name="PC port quality">[https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/2j6kqv/the_evil_within_pc_port_quality/ The Evil Within PC Port Quality : pcgaming]</ref>}}
+{{ii}} This command doesn't work on the Epic Games version.<ref name="Skip Intro Epic Games">[https://www.reddit.com/r/theevilwithin/comments/17d7c34/anyways_to_skip_intro_splash_screen_on_the_evil/ Anyways to skip intro splash screen on the evil within epic games version? : reddit]</ref>
 }}
+{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.nexusmods.com/theevilwithin/mods/12 No Intro mod]
-===Restore cache files===
+{{ii}} Works with the Epic Games version.
-{{--}} Game is unable to make new folders, therefore it won't use any caching at all by default
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Create [[#Game data|default cache folder]]|ref=<ref name="PC port quality"/>}}
-{{ii}} Alternatively, change it with <code>+fs_cachepath "<directory>"</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] (<code>.</code> for {{p|game}})
 }}
+{{Fixbox|description=To apply the Skip Intro Videos parameter to the Microsoft Store version:
-===Reduce stuttering lag===
+{{ii}} Other parameters, such as <code>r_swapinterval 0</code> and <code>+vt_maxaniso 4</code>, are also functional with the Microsoft Store version of The Evil Within.
-{{ii}} This tweak is for those who have weak VGA (1GB vram), significantly reduce stuttering.
+# Navigate to {{P|game}} and then to the \Content folder.
-{{Fixbox|1=
+# Right-click the gamelaunchhelper.exe and create a desktop shortcut.
-{{Fixbox/fix|Add parameter|ref=<ref name="PC port quality"/>}}
+# Append <code>+com_skipIntroVideo 1</code> to the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Target Field]] within the properties of the newly created shortcut.
-# Right-click the game in the Steam client and choose Properties.
-# Click Set Launch Options and add <code>+vt_pageimagesizevmtr 2048</code> (default ingame is "8192")
-# Click OK and run the game.
 }}
-===Enable SLI===
-{{ii}} By default the game profile does not have any SLI compatibility associated with it. Custom bits might used for a performance increase, as explained below.
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Modify game profile}}
-# Open the ''The Evil Within'' game profile via [http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/nvidia_inspector_download.html NVIDIA Inspector]
-# Change <code>SLI compatibility bits (DX1x)</code> to <code>0x000000F5</code><ref>[http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=10550504&postcount=1939 3DCenter SLI thread (#1939)]</ref>
-# Change <code>NVIDIA predefined SLI mode on DirectX 10</code> to <code>SLI_PREDEFINED_MODE_DX10_FORCE_AFR</code>
-# Change <code>NVIDIA predefined number of GPUs to use on SLI rendering mode on DirectX 10</code> to <code>SLI_PREDEFINED_GPU_COUNT_DX10_FOUR</code>
-# Apply changes.
-'''Notes'''
-{{ii}} SLI scaling may be severely limited due to very high CPU usage in certain areas. SLI scaling may be confirmed through increasing graphical settings, unlocking frame rate, and/or testing in corridor/non-open area type locations where CPU usage will be lower.
-}}
 ==Game data==
 ===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\TangoGameworks\The Evil Within\base\the evil withinConfig.cfg}}
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\TangoGameworks\The Evil Within\base\the evil withinConfig.cfg}}
+{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\TangoGameworks\The Evil Within\base\the evil withinConfig.cfg}}
 }}
 ===Save game data location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\TangoGameworks\The Evil Within\base\savegame\}}
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\TangoGameworks\The Evil Within\base\savegame\}}
+{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\BethesdaSoftworks.TheEvilWithin-PC_3275kfvn8vcwc\SystemAppData\wgs\}}
 }}
-{{ii}} The texture cache (<code>fs_cachepath</code>) is stored in <code>{{p|localappdata}}\TangoGameworks\The Evil Within_ng\</code>
+{{ii}} 15 save slots + 1 autosave slot available.
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|origin                =
+|discord                   =
-|origin notes          =
+|discord notes             =
-|steam cloud           = true
+|epic games launcher       = true
-|steam cloud notes     =
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|uplay                 =
+|gog galaxy                = true
-|uplay notes           =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
+|origin                    =
+|origin notes              =
+|steam cloud               = true
+|steam cloud notes         =
+|ubisoft connect           =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
+|xbox cloud                = true
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
-==Video settings==
+==Video==
-{{Image|EWVid.png|Video settings.}}
+{{Image|EWVid.png|Video settings}}
-{{Video settings
+{{Image|The Evil Within Graphics Hardware settings.png|Graphics hardware settings (Microsoft Store)}}
+{{Video
 |wsgf link                  =
 |widescreen wsgf award      =
@@ Line 110: / Line 145: @@
 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     =
 |widescreen resolution      = true
-|widescreen resolution notes= 2.50:1 letterboxing can be disabled in settings.<ref name="FPS cap and letterboxing">[http://steamcommunity.com/games/268050/announcements/detail/255904314874716649 Steam Update: The Evil Within - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: The Evil Within]</ref>
+|widescreen resolution notes= 2.50:1 {{term|letterboxing}} can be disabled in settings.<ref name="FPS cap and letterboxing">[https://steamcommunity.com/games/268050/announcements/detail/255904314874716649 Steam Update: The Evil Within - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: The Evil Within]</ref>
 |multimonitor               = hackable
-|multimonitor notes         = Use [https://flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].
+|multimonitor notes         = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].
 |ultrawidescreen            = hackable
-|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Pillarboxed}}. Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2150-the-evil-within-ultrawide-fix-fov-changer-game-pass/ related PCGW community tool].
 |4k ultra hd                = true
-|4k ultra hd notes          = 2.50:1 letterboxing can be disabled in settings.<ref name="FPS cap and letterboxing"/>
+|4k ultra hd notes          = 2.50:1 {{term|letterboxing}} can be disabled in settings.<ref name="FPS cap and letterboxing"/>
-|fov                        = hackable
+|fov                        = limited
-|fov notes                  = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].
+|fov notes                  = Limited to the first person FOV and Microsoft Store version.<br>Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2150-the-evil-within-ultrawide-fix-fov-changer-game-pass/ related PCGW community tool] for more.
 |windowed                   = true
 |windowed notes             =
 |borderless windowed        = true
-|borderless windowed notes  = Enable '''Fullscreen''' in in-game graphics options.
+|borderless windowed notes  = No exclusive fullscreen support.
 |anisotropic                = hackable
 |anisotropic notes          = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
 |antialiasing               = true
 |antialiasing notes         = [[FXAA]], [[MLAA]] or [[SMAA]].
-|vsync                      = true
+|upscaling                  = unknown
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
+|vsync                      = always on
 |vsync notes                =
 |60 fps                     = true
 |60 fps notes               =
 |120 fps                    = hackable
-|120 fps notes              = In-game frame rate cap option for either 30 or 60 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap and letterboxing"/> See also [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
+|120 fps notes              = Choice of 30 or 60 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap and letterboxing"/> See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
+|hdr                        = unknown
+|hdr notes                  =
 |color blind                = unknown
 |color blind notes          =
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Launch game with <code>+vt_maxaniso X</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] where <code>X</code> is between <code>1</code> and <code>4</code>|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Add parameter}}
-# Right-click the game in the Steam client and choose Properties.
-# Click Set Launch Options and add <code>+vt_maxaniso X</code>. <code>X</code> should be between <code>1</code> - <code>4</code>.
 '''Notes'''
-{{--}} id Tech 5 does not support anisotropic filtering higher than 4x.<ref>[http://s09.idav.ucdavis.edu/talks/05-JP_id_Tech_5_Challenges.pdf id Tech 5 Challenges From Texture Virtualization to Massive Parallelization by J.M.P. van Waveren]</ref>
+{{ii}} Default value is 4. The game's engine does not support AF higher than 4x.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://s09.idav.ucdavis.edu/talks/05-JP_id_Tech_5_Challenges.pdf|title=id Tech 5 Challenges From Texture Virtualization to Massive Parallelization by J.M.P. van Waveren|date=May 2023}}</ref>
-{{--}} Forcing anisotropic filtering through video driver causes texture shimmering.
+{{ii}} Forcing anisotropic filtering through video driver causes texture shimmering.
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
-{{ii}} In-game frame rate cap option supports either 30 or 60 FPS;<ref name="FPS cap and letterboxing"/> use these steps to remove the cap entirely.
+{{ii}} In-game frame rate cap option supports either 30 or 60 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap and letterboxing"/> Use this parameter to remove the cap entirely.
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Add parameter|ref=<ref name="PC port quality"/>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Launch game with <code>+r_swapinterval 0</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref name="PC port quality"/>|fix=
-# Right-click the game in the Steam client and choose Properties
-# Click Set Launch Options and add <code>+r_swapinterval 0</code> for no cap.
+'''Steam version'''
+# Click the cog wheel in the top-right of the game's library page
+# Select '''Properties'''
+# On the '''General''' tab, under '''Launch Options''' enter <code>+r_swapinterval 0</code>
+# Close the game's properties window and launch the game
+'''Windows Store version'''
+# Open {{file|{{P|userprofile}}\Saved Games\TangoGameworks\The Evil Within\base\the evil withinConfig.cfg}} in a text editor such as Notepad or Notepad++.
+# Change <code>r_swapinterval -1</code> to <code>r_swapinterval 0</code>
+# Save and close the file
 '''Notes'''
-{{ii}} The developers have not tested the game above 60 FPS and will not fix issues related to this.<ref name="console">[http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1508646-debug-console-commands/ Debug Console Commands - PC - Bethesda Softworks Forums]</ref>
+{{ii}} The developers have not tested the game above 60 FPS and will not fix issues related to uncapping the frame rate.<ref name="console">[https://web.archive.org/web/20200212200745/http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1508646-debug-console-commands/ Debug Console Commands - PC - Bethesda Softworks Forums]</ref>
+{{--}} Enemy attacks that drain health (i.e. strangling attacks) do so significantly faster at higher frame rates.
+{{--}} Enemy attack speed appears to be much higher at higher frame rates.
+{{ii}} This parameter must be used if G-Sync or Freesync is enabled otherwise the frame rate will be capped unusually low. If needed, there are third-party tools, such as RivaTuner Statistics Server, that can cap the frame rate at 60.
 }}
-==Input settings==
+===Post-processing===
+{{Fixbox|description=Toggle post-process effects|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/541666/3d-vision/the-evil-within-by-tango-gameworks-shinji-mikami-bethesda-2014-/15/|title=The Evil Within - GeForce Forums|date=2017-05-02}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/08/the-evil-within-dx11.html|title=Helix Mod: The Evil Within (DX11)|date=2017-05-02}}</ref>|fix=
+# Download [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2021/09/the-evil-within-dx11.html The Evil Within 3D Vision Fix].
+# Extract the contents to the installation folder.
+# Start the game.
+}}
+{| class="wikitable"
+|+
+|-
+! Hotkey !! Effect !! Notes
+|-
+| {{key|F4}} || Disable color filter || Enabled by default. Restores colors and contrast to unmodified values, resulting in a more colorful image.
+|-
+| {{key|F5}} || Depth of field toggle || Disabled by default.
+|-
+| {{key|0}} || Vignette toggle || Disabled by default.
+|}
+==Input==
 {{Image|EWCon.png|Control settings.}}
-{{Input settings
+{{Input
 |key remap                 = true
-|key remap notes           =
+|key remap notes           = {{key|Enter}} cannot be bound to commands.
 |acceleration option       = false
 |acceleration option notes =
-|mouse sensitivity         = unknown
+|mouse sensitivity         = true
 |mouse sensitivity notes   =
 |mouse menu                = true
@@ Line 169: / Line 240: @@
 |invert mouse y-axis       = true
 |invert mouse y-axis notes =
+|touchscreen               = false
+|touchscreen notes         =
 |controller support        = true
 |controller support notes  =
@@ Line 179: / Line 252: @@
 |invert controller y-axis  = true
 |invert controller y-axis notes=
-|touchscreen               = false
+|xinput controllers        = true
-|touchscreen notes         =
+|xinput controllers notes  =
-|button prompts            = unknown
+|xbox prompts              = true
-|button prompts notes      =
+|xbox prompts notes        = Xbox 360 prompts, despite the manual showing a Xbox One Controller.
+|impulse triggers          = unknown
+|impulse triggers notes    =
+|dualshock 4               = true
+|dualshock 4 notes         = Use [[Steam Input API]]
+|dualshock prompts         = hackable
+|dualshock prompts notes   = [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2359-the-evil-within-dualshock-button-prompts-mod/ Dualshock Button Prompts Mod]
+|light bar support         = unknown
+|light bar support notes   =
+|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
+|dualshock 4 modes notes   =
+|tracked motion controllers= unknown
+|tracked motion controllers notes =
+|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
+|tracked motion prompts notes =
+|other controllers         = unknown
+|other controllers notes   =
+|other button prompts      = unknown
+|other button prompts notes=
 |controller hotplug        = unknown
 |controller hotplug notes  =
-|haptic feedback           = unknown
+|haptic feedback           = true
 |haptic feedback notes     =
-|light bar support         = unknown
+|simultaneous input        = true
-|light bar support notes   =
+|simultaneous input notes  = Occasionally changes button prompts
+|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 notes    = Master, Music, Voice, SFX
 |surround sound           = true
-|surround sound notes     = Up to 7.1 output.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+|surround sound notes     = Up to 7.1 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 |subtitles                = true
 |subtitles notes          =
@@ Line 204: / Line 305: @@
 |mute on focus lost notes =
 |eax support              =
-|eax support notes        =
+|eax support notes         =
+|royalty free audio        = unknown
+|royalty free audio notes  =
 }}
@@ Line 225: / Line 328: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Hungarian
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |notes     = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/the-evil-within/the-evil-within/2227 Fan translation].
+ |fan       = true
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 243: / Line 354: @@
   |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |notes     = [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/303_traducao-do-the-evil-within-the-consequence-dlc-para-portugues-do-brasil.html Fan translation].
+ |fan       = true
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Russian
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = false
+  |audio     = hackable
   |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/evil_within_the/files/5259.html Fan voice-over by «Team Raccoon»].
+ |fan       = true
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 256: / Line 377: @@
   |subtitles = true
 }}
+}}
+==VR support==
+{{VR support
+|gg3d name                   =
+|native 3d gg3d award        =
+|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
+|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
+|iz3d gg3d award             =
+|native 3d                   = unknown
+|native 3d notes             =
+|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
+|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/08/the-evil-within-dx11.html Helix Mod: The Evil Within (DX11)].
+|tridef 3d                   = unknown
+|tridef 3d notes             =
+|iz3d                        = unknown
+|iz3d notes                  =
+|htc vive                    =
+|htc vive notes              =
+|oculus rift                 =
+|oculus rift notes           =
+|osvr                        =
+|osvr 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  =
 }}
 ==Issues fixed==
-===Game is oddly zoomed or cropped===
+===Launching game or changing resolution results in black screen and disables video output to monitor===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Regain video output|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility setting]]: <code>Disable display scaling on high DPI settings</code>|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/268050/discussions/0/619568192943619419/#c619568192972038577 Can't play full screen :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}}
+# Press {{key|ctrl|alt|del}} and wait for a few seconds. When regaining video signal, click on cancel in the screen that pops up, you should now be back in the game. If you're back on desktop, just click on the game's icon in the taskbar.
+#* An alternative (but less functional) method is to enable the "disable full-screen optimizations" [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility setting]] for the game's executable and then use a combination of {{key|alt|enter}} to force windowed mode and {{key|alt|tab}} to change window focus. Eventually, you will regain a video signal.
+# Go into the game options and change resolution and framerate to your desired settings.
+{{ii}} To avoid losing video output altogether when changing the resolution, you can set the fullscreen mode to "disabled," change to the resolution you want, apply the resolution setting and then re-enable fullscreen mode in the options.
+}}
+===Game is oddly zoomed in or cropped===
+{{Fixbox|description=Modify the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|Windows Compatibility settings]] for the game's executable:|fix=
+# Navigate to {{P|game}} and right-click on the game's executable
+# Click '''Properties'''
+# Click on the '''Compatibility''' tab
+# Modify the display scaling based on the corresponding Windows OS:
+## For '''Windows 11''', click '''Change high DPI settings''', then check '''Override high DPI scaling behavior''' and set it to '''Application'''.
+## For '''Windows 10''', check '''Override high DPI scaling behavior''' and set it to '''Application'''.
+## For '''Windows 8/8.1''' and '''Windows 7''', check '''Disable display scaling on high DPI settings'''.<ref>
+{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/268050/discussions/0/619568192943619419/#c619568192972038577|title=Can't play full screen :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 }}
+===Stuttering/micro stuttering while moving around or during camera movement===
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable the in-game frame rate cap and lock frame rate with a third-party tool<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/268050/discussions/0/1762481957320622758/#c1746720717343912977|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Set the in-game '''Framelock''' option to '''30 FPS''' and close the game.
+# See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]] to disable the framerate cap.
+# Use a third-party tool like '''RivaTuner Statistic Server''', '''Nvidia Control Panel''', or '''Nvidia Profile Inspector''' to lock framerate at 60 FPS.
+{{ii}} In '''RivaTuner Statistics Server''', setting '''Scanline Sync''' to any value should eliminate any remaining stuttering<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/268050/discussions/0/2999920878440571630/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>
+{{ii}} Locking the framerate slightly above 60 (e.g. 61 FPS) may further reduce stuttering.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Enable low latency mode (for Nvidia users)<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/268050/discussions/0/3111394035967169049|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>||fix=
+# Set the in-game '''Framelock''' option to '''60 FPS Vsync''' and close the game.
+# Open the '''Nvidia Control Panel'''
+# Under '''3D Settings''', select '''Manage 3D Settings'''
+# Click on the '''Program Settings''' tab
+# Under '''Select a program to customize''', in the drop-down, select '''The Evil Within'''
+# Under '''Specify the settings for this program''', navigate to '''Low Latency Mode''' and change the setting to '''On'''
+# Click '''Apply'''
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} If the game is not in the '''Select a program to customize''' drop-down list, click '''Add''' and browse for the game
+{{ii}} The Windows Store version of the game is named '''bethesdasoftworks.theevilwithin-pc_3275kfvn8vcwc'''
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Preserve texture cache between sessions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/268050/discussions/0/619568793779342979/|title="fs_cachepath" to reduce stuttering :: The Evil Within General Discussions|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+{{ii}} Does not apply to the Windows Store version of the game, which creates these directories and files automatically.
+{{--}} The texture cache folder is not made by the game so the cache is regenerated for each session.
+{{++}} This can fix stuttering in the game.
+# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}</code> and make a folder named <code>TangoGameworks</code>
+# Go into that folder and make a folder named <code>The Evil Within_ng</code>
+# The game will now correctly store the texture cache between sessions.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} The game creates two files in <code>The Evil Within_ng</code>, one of which, <code>FileCache000.bin</code>, is 1 GB in size. These files are not deleted after closing or uninstalling the game and must be deleted manually.
+{{ii}} To relocate the cache folder, use one of two options:
+# Add the <code>+fs_cachepath "E:\your_cache_path_here"</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] as a Steam Launch Option.
+# Create an NTFS junction point (<code>mklink /J <link> <target></code>) to redirect the folder to a different location.
+{{ii}} Slow storage can prevent achieving high FPS. Consider placing the cache on an SSD or RAM disk (e.g. with free [http://www.radeonramdisk.com RadeonRAMDisk]).
+}}
+===White lines on some objects===
+{{Fixbox|description=Change Texture Filtering setting in NVIDIA Control Panel<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/601430/discussions/0/1484358860950563813/#c1484358860951397351|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Open the '''Nvidia Control Panel'''
+# Under '''3D Settings''', select '''Manage 3D Settings'''
+# Click on the '''Program Settings''' tab
+# Under '''Select a program to customize''', in the drop-down, select '''The Evil Within'''
+# Under '''Specify the settings for this program''', navigate to '''Texture filtering - Quality''' and change the setting to '''Quality''' or lower.
+# Click '''Apply'''
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} If the game is not in the '''Select a program to customize''' drop-down list, click '''Add''' and browse for the game
+{{ii}} The Windows Store version of the game is named '''bethesdasoftworks.theevilwithin-pc_3275kfvn8vcwc'''
+}}
+===Reduce VRAM-related stuttering===
+{{ii}} Machines with a small amount of VRAM (less than 2GB) may have stuttering significantly reduced with this tweak.
+{{Fixbox|description=Launch game with <code>+vt_pageimagesizevmtr 2048</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref name="PC port quality"/>|fix=
+{{ii}} The default value is <code>8192</code>.
+}}
+===Final cutscene does not start===
+{{ii}} Users may experience issues with the final cutscene of the game not playing and falling into the sky.
+{{Fixbox|description=Update or try another version of your display drivers|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/268050/discussions/0/1639788130282373891/|title=Steam Community - The Evil Within - HELP! Can't get ending and credits!|date=2019-06-19}}</ref>|fix=}}
+===Blurry image in Chapter 5===
+{{ii}} Users playing with Anti-Aliasing other than FXAA will experience an issue where the game image gets blurry as they enter a puzzle room in Chapter 5. The problem will persist until the player leaves the room.
+{{Fixbox|description=Change the Anti-Aliasing type to FXAA<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/the_evil_within_series/the_evil_within_chapter_5_blurry_room_bug_and_how_to_fix_it|title=The Evil Within Chapter 5 - Blurry Room bug (and how to fix it)|date=2021-05-11}}</ref>}}
+===Extreme slowdowns/stuttering on high refresh-rate monitors (75Hz or higher) with AMD GPU===
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable FreeSync for this game in [[AMD Radeon Software]]<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/268050/discussions/0/135511455869500415/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>
+}}
+===Texture bugs or crashing on certain AMD cards===
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v2.0 DXVK 2.0] |ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/theevilwithin/comments/15e7lk0/full_graphicperformance_and_game_fix_for_the_evil/ Full graphic/performance and game fix for The Evil Within 1 : reddit}}</ref>|fix=}}
 ==Other information==
@@ Line 268: / Line 522: @@
 {{API
 |direct3d versions      = 11
-|direct3d notes         =
+|direct3d notes         = Game is internally using OpenGL<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/541666/3d-vision/the-evil-within-by-tango-gameworks-shinji-mikami-bethesda-2014-/2/#4336143|title=The Evil Within by Tango Gameworks / Shinji Mikami / Bethesda (2014) - GeForce Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 |directdraw versions    =
 |directdraw notes       =
@@ Line 279: / Line 533: @@
 |mantle support         =
 |mantle support notes   =
+|vulkan versions        =
+|vulkan notes           =
 |dos modes              =
 |dos modes notes        =
 |shader model versions  = 5.0
 |shader model notes     =
-|64-bit executable      = true
+|windows 32-bit exe     = false
-|64-bit executable notes=
+|windows 64-bit exe     = true
+|windows arm app        = unknown
+|windows exe notes      =
+|macos intel 32-bit app =
+|macos intel 64-bit app =
+|macos arm app          = unknown
+|macos app notes        =
+|linux 32-bit executable=
+|linux 64-bit executable=
+|linux arm app          = unknown
+|linux executable notes =
 }}
@@ Line 298: / Line 564: @@
 |input notes      =
 |cutscenes        = Bink
-|cutscenes notes  =
+|cutscenes notes  = 4K Upscale files here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2430942746
 |multiplayer      =
 |multiplayer notes=
+}}
+===Mods===
+====4K Upscaled Pre-Rendered Cutscenes (including DLCs)====
+{{Fixbox|description=[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2430942746 Steam Guide]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=No_one_17|date=2021-12-25}}</ref>|fix=
+{{++}} Upscaled the Pre-Rendered Cutscenes to 4K, improving frame details and minimizing compression artifacts.
 }}
 ===Console commands===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Add parameter|ref=<ref name="console"/>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Add parameter|ref=<ref name="console"/>}}
 # Right-click the game in the Steam client and choose Properties.
 # Click Set Launch Options and add <code>+com_allowconsole 1</code>
@@ Line 312: / Line 583: @@
 }}
-{{ii}} Notable console commands include:
+'''Notable Console Commands'''
-*<code>god</code> - Makes the player effectively invincible, and certain enemy kill moves will not be used against the player.
-*<code>noclip</code> - Allows the player to walk through walls.
+{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
-*<code>g_infiniteammo</code> - Unlimited ammo (Provided the player has at least 1 bullet when it is enabled).
+|+
-*<code>g_stoptime 1</code> - Stops time. Re-enable time with <code>g_stoptime 0</code>.
+|-
-*<code>toggledebugcamera</code> - Separates the camera from Sebastian so the player can freely move the camera around.
+! Command !! Effect
-*<code>startslowmotion2</code> - Slows down time. To disable, run <code>stopslowmotion</code>
+|-
-*<code>r_skipglare 1</code> - Disables all post-processing. Will make the color temperature warmer and disable depth of field. This will also increase the frame rate. Can also be set in the launcher using <code>+r_skipglare 1</code>.
+| <code>god</code> || Makes the player effectively invincible, and certain enemy kill moves will not be used against the player.
-*<code>r_modelsCastShadow 0</code> - Disables player model shadow.
+|-
-*<code>megashadow_resolutionScale x.x</code> - Custom shadow resolution scale. Recommended values: 0.12 up to 1.5.
+| <code>noclip</code> || Allows the player to walk through walls.
-*<code>m_smooth 0</code> - Disables mouse acceleration.
+|-
-*<code>m_sensitivity x</code> - Custom mouse sensitivty. In-game highest value is 5. With this variable you can go beyond that.
+| <code>g_infiniteammo</code> || Unlimited ammo (Provided the player has at least 1 bullet when it is enabled).
-*<code>pm_thirdPersonSimple 1</code> - Simplified third person camera.
+|-
-*<code>pm_thirdPersonHeight x</code>
+| <code>g_stoptime 1</code> || Stops time. Re-enable time with <code>g_stoptime 0</code>.
-*<code>pm_thirdPersonRange x</code>
+|-
-*<code>kill</code> - Suicide.
+| <code>toggledebugcamera</code> || Separates the camera from Sebastian so the player can freely move the camera around.
+|-
+| <code>startslowmotion2</code> || Slows down time. To disable, run <code>stopslowmotion</code>
+|-
+| <code>r_skipglare 1</code> || Disables all post-processing, including anti-aliasing.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/55hjxb/does_antialiasing_fxaa_mlaa_smaa_have_any_effect/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref> Will make the color temperature warmer and disable depth of field. This will also increase the frame rate. Can also be set in the launcher using <code>+r_skipglare 1</code>.
+|-
+| <code>r_modelsCastShadow 0</code> || Disables player model shadow.
+|-
+| <code>megashadow_resolutionScale x.x</code> || Custom shadow resolution scale. Recommended values: 0.12 up to 1.5.
+|-
+| <code>vt_lodbias x</code> || Increases LOD distance. in-game highest value is 5. lower values increase the distance up to 0.
+|-
+| <code>m_smooth 0</code> || Disables mouse acceleration.
+|-
+| <code>m_sensitivity x</code> || Custom mouse sensitivty. In-game highest value is 5. With this variable you can go beyond that.
+|-
+| <code>pm_thirdPersonSimple 1</code> || Simplified third person camera.
+|-
+| <code>pm_thirdPersonHeight x</code> ||
+|-
+| <code>pm_thirdPersonRange x</code> ||
+|-
+| <code>kill</code> || Suicide.
+|}
+===Enable SLI===
+{{ii}} While SLI is not officially supported, custom bits might used for a performance increase.
+{{Fixbox|description=Modify game profile|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# Open the ''The Evil Within'' game profile via [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
+# Change <code>SLI compatibility bits (DX1x)</code> to <code>0x000000F5</code>.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=10550504&postcount=1939|title=3DCenter SLI thread (#1939)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
+# Change <code>NVIDIA predefined SLI mode on DirectX 10</code> to <code>SLI_PREDEFINED_MODE_DX10_FORCE_AFR</code>.
+# Change <code>NVIDIA predefined number of GPUs to use on SLI rendering mode on DirectX 10</code> to <code>SLI_PREDEFINED_GPU_COUNT_DX10_FOUR</code>.
+# Apply changes.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} SLI scaling may be severely limited due to very high CPU usage in certain areas. SLI scaling may be confirmed through increasing graphical settings, unlocking frame rate, and/or testing in corridor/non-open area type locations where CPU usage will be lower.
+}}
 ==System requirements==
-{{ii}} 64-bit system required.
-{{ii}} Developer recommends 4 GB of VRAM for optimal performance.<ref name="VRAM"/>
 {{System requirements
 |OSfamily = Windows
 |minOS    = 7, 8, 8.1
-|minCPU   = i7 or an equivalent 4+ core processor
+|minCPU   = Intel Core i7 or an equivalent 4+ core
 |minRAM   = 4 GB
 |minHD    = 50 GB<br/>''(41 GB installation size)''
-|minGPU   = GeForce GTX 460 or an equivalent card
+|minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 or equivalent
 |minVRAM  = 1 GB
 |min      = 11
-|recGPU   = GeForce GTX 670 or an equivalent card
+|recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 or equivalent
 |recVRAM  = 4 GB
 }}
 {{References}}
+{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}