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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 2009}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 2009}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-last-remnant|66}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-last-remnant|57}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Turn-based }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Cinematic camera, Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control, Menu-based }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | JRPG, Strategy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Anime, Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 23310
 
|steam appid  = 23310
|gogcom page  =  
+
|steam appid side =
 +
|gogcom id    =
 +
|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20170408101212/http://archive.na.square-enix.com/remnant/pc.html
 +
|hltb        = 9999
 +
|igdb        = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row -->
 +
|lutris      =
 +
|mobygames    = last-remnant
 
|strategywiki = The Last Remnant
 
|strategywiki = The Last Remnant
 
|wikipedia    = The Last Remnant
 
|wikipedia    = The Last Remnant
 
|winehq      = 9406
 
|winehq      = 9406
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
{{++}} Features [http://lastremnant.wikia.com/wiki/Differences_between_Xbox_360_and_PC_versions a substantial host of improvements and additions] over the Xbox 360 version.
+
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    = The PC port features graphical enhancements and [https://lastremnant.fandom.com/wiki/Differences_between_Xbox_360_and_PC_versions a substantial host of gameplay improvements and additions] over the original Xbox 360 version.
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://archive.na.square-enix.com/remnant/pc.html Official Website]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/23310/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://lastremnant.wikia.com Unofficial Wiki]
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/23310/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=525 Steam Users' Forums]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-TLR | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.eu.square-enix-games.com/en_EU/product/312423/the-last-remnant-pc-download | Steam | European Store | | Windows | Unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | last-remnant | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 23310 | Steam | | | Windows | Unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 23310 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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}}
 +
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 +
{{ii}} Since September 4, 2018, the ability to purchase the game has been indefinitely postponed.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/23310/announcements/detail/1711819722087143548|title=Steam: "The Last Remnant - Regarding the suspension of distribution"|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
{{ii}} A [https://http.download.nvidia.com/downloads/nZone/demos/Demo/nzd_LastRemnantDemo.zip demo] is available.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = The game does not contain microtransactions.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
 
{{ii}} A [http://www.fileplanet.com/110322/0/0/0/1/section/Demos demo] is available.
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit .ini file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit .ini file}}
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Open <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|RushEngine.ini]]</code>
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# Open {{file|RushEngine.ini}}.
 
# Navigate to <code>[FullScreenMovie]</code> class on the bottom
 
# Navigate to <code>[FullScreenMovie]</code> class on the bottom
 
# Write something after <code>StartupMovies=StartupMovies=SQEX_UTECK_0</code>
 
# Write something after <code>StartupMovies=StartupMovies=SQEX_UTECK_0</code>
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===Decrease Texture Pop-in===
 
===Decrease Texture Pop-in===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit RushEngine.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit RushEngine.ini}}
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# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\</code>
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config</code>
 
 
# Copy the file <code>RushEngine.ini</code> to a safe location
 
# Copy the file <code>RushEngine.ini</code> to a safe location
# Now open the version located in its original location (<code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config</code>) in a text editor
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# Now open the version located in its original location (<code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\</code>) in a text editor
 
# Find the line <code>[SystemSettings]</code>
 
# Find the line <code>[SystemSettings]</code>
 
# Change the following lines:
 
# Change the following lines:
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{{Image|The Last Remnant General 1.png|In-game general settings (1/2).}}
 
{{Image|The Last Remnant General 1.png|In-game general settings (1/2).}}
 
{{Image|The Last Remnant General 2.png|In-game general settings (2/2).}}
 
{{Image|The Last Remnant General 2.png|In-game general settings (2/2).}}
 +
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Save\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Save\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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         =  
+
|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|The Last Remnant General Video Audio 1.png|In-game general video/audio settings (1/2).}}
 
{{Image|The Last Remnant General Video Audio 1.png|In-game general video/audio settings (1/2).}}
 
{{Image|The Last Remnant General Video Audio 2.png|In-game general video/audio settings (2/2).}}
 
{{Image|The Last Remnant General Video Audio 2.png|In-game general video/audio settings (2/2).}}
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/last-remnant
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/last-remnant
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|widescreen resolution notes= Aspect ratios narrower than 16:9 are letterboxed.
 
|widescreen resolution notes= Aspect ratios narrower than 16:9 are letterboxed.
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/last-remnant WSGF entry].
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|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/last-remnant WSGF entry].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/last-remnant WSGF entry].
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/last-remnant WSGF entry].
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
|anisotropic                = true
+
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic notes          = Default is 4x; see [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
 
|anisotropic notes          = Default is 4x; see [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
|antialiasing              = hackable
+
|antialiasing              = false
|antialiasing notes        = Can be forced via Graphics card control panel.
+
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              =  
+
|60 fps notes              = In-game toggle between 30FPS, 60FPS and no caps.
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = In-game toggle between 30FPS, 60FPS and no caps.
+
|120 fps notes              = Possible graphical glitch in critical trigger.{{CN|date=May 2017}}
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit RushEngine.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit RushEngine.ini}}
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# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\</code>
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config</code>
 
 
# Copy the file <code>RushInput.ini</code> to a safe location
 
# Copy the file <code>RushInput.ini</code> to a safe location
# Now open the version located in its original location (<code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config</code>) in a text editor
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# Now open the version located in its original location (<code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\</code>) in a text editor
 
# Find the line <code>Engine.PlayerInput</code>
 
# Find the line <code>Engine.PlayerInput</code>
 
# Append the following lines:<pre>Bindings=(Name="F10",Command="FOV 0")</pre><pre>Bindings=(Name="F11",Command="FOV 75")</pre>
 
# Append the following lines:<pre>Bindings=(Name="F10",Command="FOV 0")</pre><pre>Bindings=(Name="F11",Command="FOV 75")</pre>
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===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=High quality AF|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205133625/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1974930 HOW TO: Decrease texture pop-in (and other PC tweaks) - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|High quality AF|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1974930 HOW TO: Decrease texture pop-in (and other PC tweaks) - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Open [[#Configuration file(s) location|RushEngine.ini]]
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# Open {{file|RushEngine.ini}}.
 
# Navigate to <code>[SystemSettings]</code> class
 
# Navigate to <code>[SystemSettings]</code> class
 
# Set <code>Trilinear=TRUE</code> and <code>MaxAnisotropy=16</code>
 
# Set <code>Trilinear=TRUE</code> and <code>MaxAnisotropy=16</code>
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=How to enable Vsync|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|How to enable Vsync}}
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# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\</code>
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config</code>
 
 
# Copy the file <code>RushEngine.ini</code> to a safe location
 
# Copy the file <code>RushEngine.ini</code> to a safe location
# Now open the version located in its original location (<code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config</code>) in a text editor
+
# Now open the version located in its original location (<code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\</code>) in a text editor
# Find the line <code>[SystemSettings]</code>'
+
# Find the line <code>[SystemSettings]</code>
 
# Change the line <code>UseVSync=FALSE</code> to <code>UseVSync=TRUE</code>
 
# Change the line <code>UseVSync=FALSE</code> to <code>UseVSync=TRUE</code>
# Save the file and open the game
+
# Save the file and open the game.
  
 +
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Do not change <code>bDisablePhysXHardwareSupport=True</code> to <code>bDisablePhysXHardwareSupport=False</code> As the game freezes and won't respond until the value is set to <code>True</code>
 
{{ii}} Do not change <code>bDisablePhysXHardwareSupport=True</code> to <code>bDisablePhysXHardwareSupport=False</code> As the game freezes and won't respond until the value is set to <code>True</code>
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|The Last Remnant Keyboard.png|In-game keyboard settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Last Remnant Keyboard.png|In-game keyboard settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Last Remnant Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Last Remnant Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Last Remnant Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Last Remnant Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}}
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Primary and alternate mappings available.
 
|key remap notes          = Primary and alternate mappings available.
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu                = false
|mouse menu notes          = Non-standard, uses mouse wheel instead of pointer.  
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|mouse menu notes          = Non-standard, uses mouse wheel instead of pointer.
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Option is in the 'new game' menu.
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Option is in the 'new game' menu.
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  = XInput controllers only.
 
|controller support notes  = XInput controllers only.
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= Option is in the 'new game' menu.
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= Option is in the 'new game' menu.
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = xbox
+
|xbox prompts              = true
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|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        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = true
|haptic feedback notes    =  
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|haptic feedback notes    = Option is in the 'new game' menu; defaults to on
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse acceleration|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable mouse acceleration}}
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Open '''[[#Configuration file(s) location|RushInput.ini]]'''
+
# Open {{file|RushInput.ini}}.
 
# Set <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=false</code>
 
# Set <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=false</code>
 
# Save changes
 
# Save changes
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = Master, BGM, SFX, Voice. Sliders are accessible just from the in-game menu
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|separate volume notes    = Master, BGM, SFX, Voice. Sliders are accessible just from the in-game menu<br/>Volume setting doesn't apply in main menu.
 
|surround sound          = hackable
 
|surround sound          = hackable
|surround sound notes    = See [[#Surround sound|Surround sound]]. Up to 7.1 output.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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|surround sound notes    = See [[#Surround sound|Surround sound]]. 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                = true
|subtitles notes          = Located in the 'new game' menu. In game, changed under Config menu.  
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|subtitles notes          = Located in the 'new game' menu. In game, changed under Config menu.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes = Can be toggled
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Can be toggled
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Surround sound===
+
===[[Glossary:Surround sound|Surround sound]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Edit RushEngine.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit RushEngine.ini}}
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# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\</code>
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config</code>
+
# Open {{file|RushEngine.ini}}.
# Open <code>RushEngine.ini</code> in a text editor
 
 
# Change this part of the file:
 
# Change this part of the file:
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
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}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use DirectSound Restoration Software|ref={{CN|Still have to come up with a definitive explanation. Check talk page}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Use DirectSound Restoration Software|ref={{CN|Still have to come up with a definitive explanation. Check talk page}}}}
 
 
As an alternative to editing RushEngine.ini, follow the guide for [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to restore surround sound functionality to The Last Remnant.
 
As an alternative to editing RushEngine.ini, follow the guide for [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to restore surround sound functionality to The Last Remnant.
{{ii}}This method was tested with a Creative Labs X-Fi using the Creative ALchemy software.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} This method was tested with a Creative Labs X-Fi using the Creative ALchemy software.
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
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  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
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  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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  |fan       = true
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|notes     = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/files/4500.html Fan translation by «The Rush Team»].
 
}}
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
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}}
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==Issues fixed==
 +
===Game not starting on Windows 10===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Replace file|ref={{cn|date=March 2019}}|fix=
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# Copy the <code>BinkW32.dll</code> file from another game to the <code>Binaries</code> folder.
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}}
 +
===Long loading times===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set one-thread [[Windows#Force CPU affinity|affinity]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/950908-the-last-remnant/64154423|title=massAffiinity, Unreal and TLR - The Last Remnant - GameFAQs|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
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==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
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|native 3d gg3d award        =
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|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
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|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
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|iz3d gg3d award            =
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|native 3d                  =
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|native 3d notes            =
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|nvidia 3d vision            =
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
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|tridef 3d                  =
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|tridef 3d notes            =
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|iz3d                        =
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|iz3d notes                  =
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|vorpx                      = hackable
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|vorpx modes                = G3D
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|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/the-last-remnant/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
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|htc vive                    =
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|htc vive notes              =
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|oculus rift                =
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|oculus rift notes          =
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|osvr                        =
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|osvr notes                  =
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|windows mixed reality      =
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|windows mixed reality notes =
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|keyboard-mouse              =
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|keyboard-mouse notes        =
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|3rd space gaming vest      =
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|3rd space gaming vest notes =
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|novint falcon              =
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|novint falcon notes        =
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|trackir                    =
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|trackir notes              =
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|tobii eye tracking          =
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|tobii eye tracking notes    =
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|play area seated            =
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|play area seated notes      =
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|play area standing          =
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|play area standing notes    =
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|play area room-scale        =
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|play area room-scale notes  =
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}}
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==Other information==
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===API===
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{{API
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|direct3d versions      =
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|direct3d notes        =
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|directdraw versions    =
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|directdraw notes      =
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|opengl versions        =
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|opengl notes          =
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|glide versions        =
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|glide notes            =
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|software mode          =
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|software mode notes    =
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|mantle support        =
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|mantle support notes  =
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|metal support          =
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|metal support notes    =
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|vulkan versions        =
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|vulkan notes          =
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|dos modes              =
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|dos modes notes        =
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|shader model versions  =
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|shader model notes    =
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows exe notes      =
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|macos intel 32-bit app =
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|macos intel 64-bit app =
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|macos arm app          = unknown
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  

Latest revision as of 05:02, 15 May 2023

The Last Remnant
The Last Remnant cover
Developers
Square Enix
Engines
Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows March 24, 2009
Reception
Metacritic 66
IGDB 57
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Turn-based
Perspectives Cinematic camera, Third-person
Controls Direct control, Menu-based
Genres JRPG, Strategy
Art styles Anime, Realistic
Themes Fantasy
The Last Remnant on HowLongToBeat
The Last Remnant on IGDB
The Last Remnant guide on StrategyWiki
The Last Remnant on MobyGames
The Last Remnant on Wikipedia

The Last Remnant is a singleplayer cinematic camera and third-person JRPG and strategy game.

The PC port features graphical enhancements and a substantial host of gameplay improvements and additions over the original Xbox 360 version.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Publisher website (unavailable)
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European Store
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.
Since September 4, 2018, the ability to purchase the game has been indefinitely postponed.[1]
A demo is available.

Monetization

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

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions The game does not contain microtransactions.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Edit .ini file[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open RushEngine.ini.
  3. Navigate to [FullScreenMovie] class on the bottom
  4. Write something after StartupMovies=StartupMovies=SQEX_UTECK_0
  5. Save

Decrease Texture Pop-in

Edit RushEngine.ini[citation needed]
  1. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\
  2. Copy the file RushEngine.ini to a safe location
  3. Now open the version located in its original location (%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\) in a text editor
  4. Find the line [SystemSettings]
  5. Change the following lines:
    1. Change Trilinear=FALSE to Trilinear=TRUE
    2. Change bEnableHighPolyChars=FALSE to bEnableHighPolyChars=TRUE
    3. Change ParticleLODBias=0 to ParticleLODBias=-1
    4. Change MaxAnisotropy=4 to MaxAnisotropy=16
  6. Now find the line [TextureStreaming]
  7. Change the following lines:
    1. Change PoolSize=82 to PoolSize=158
    2. Change DropMipLevelsLimit=8 to DropMipLevelsLimit=16
    3. Change StopIncreasingLimit=6 to StopIncreasingLimit=12
    4. Change StopStreamingLimit=4 to StopStreamingLimit=7
    5. Change MinFudgeFactor=1 to MinFudgeFactor=0.5
    6. Change FudgeFactorIncreaseRateOfChange=0.7 to FudgeFactorIncreaseRateOfChange=0.5
    7. Change FudgeFactorDecreaseRateOfChange=-0.6 to FudgeFactorDecreaseRateOfChange=-0.4
    8. Change MinTimeToGuaranteeMinMipCount=2 to MinTimeToGuaranteeMinMipCount=0
    9. Change MaxTimeToGuaranteeMinMipCount=12 to MaxTimeToGuaranteeMinMipCount=0
    10. Change MaxTextureMipCount=13 to MaxTextureMipCount=11
  8. Save the file and open the game

Game data

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

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/23310/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Save\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/23310/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

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

Video

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

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Aspect ratios narrower than 16:9 are letterboxed.
Multi-monitor
See the WSGF entry.
Ultra-widescreen
See the WSGF entry.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Default is 4x; see Anisotropic filtering (AF).
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See Vertical sync (Vsync).
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
In-game toggle between 30FPS, 60FPS and no caps.
Possible graphical glitch in critical trigger.[citation needed]

Field of view (FOV)

Edit RushEngine.ini[citation needed]
  1. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\
  2. Copy the file RushInput.ini to a safe location
  3. Now open the version located in its original location (%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\) in a text editor
  4. Find the line Engine.PlayerInput
  5. Append the following lines:
    Bindings=(Name="F10",Command="FOV 0")
    Bindings=(Name="F11",Command="FOV 75")
  6. The block should now end in the lines:
    Bindings=(Name="XboxTypeS_RightThumbstick",Command="")
    Bindings=(Name="F10",Command="FOV 0")
    Bindings=(Name="F11",Command="FOV 75")
  7. Save and launch the game, if something is wrong simply restore your backup copy of RushInput.ini

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

High quality AF[2]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open RushEngine.ini.
  3. Navigate to [SystemSettings] class
  4. Set Trilinear=TRUE and MaxAnisotropy=16
  5. Save

Vertical sync (Vsync)

How to enable Vsync[citation needed]
  1. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\
  2. Copy the file RushEngine.ini to a safe location
  3. Now open the version located in its original location (%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\) in a text editor
  4. Find the line [SystemSettings]
  5. Change the line UseVSync=FALSE to UseVSync=TRUE
  6. Save the file and open the game.

Notes

Do not change bDisablePhysXHardwareSupport=True to bDisablePhysXHardwareSupport=False As the game freezes and won't respond until the value is set to True

Input

In-game keyboard settings.
In-game keyboard settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
In-game gamepad settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Primary and alternate mappings available.
Mouse acceleration
Enabled by default; see Mouse acceleration.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Non-standard, uses mouse wheel instead of pointer.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Option is in the 'new game' menu.
Controller
Controller support
XInput controllers only.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Option is in the 'new game' menu.
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
Haptic feedback
Option is in the 'new game' menu; defaults to on
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Mouse acceleration

Disable mouse acceleration[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open RushInput.ini.
  3. Set bEnableMouseSmoothing=false
  4. Save changes

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, BGM, SFX, Voice. Sliders are accessible just from the in-game menu
Volume setting doesn't apply in main menu.
Surround sound
See Surround sound. Up to 7.1 output.[3]
Subtitles
Located in the 'new game' menu. In game, changed under Config menu.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Can be toggled
Royalty free audio

Surround sound

Edit RushEngine.ini[citation needed]
  1. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\The last remnant\RushGame\Config\
  2. Open RushEngine.ini.
  3. Change this part of the file:
[ALAudio.ALAudioDevice]
MaxChannels=64
UseEffectsProcessing=True
TimeBetweenHWUpdates=15
MinOggVorbisDurationGame=20
MinOggVorbisDurationEditor=4
DeviceName=GenericHardware
bSurroundMode=True
to
[ALAudio.ALAudioDevice]
MaxChannels=128
UseEffectsProcessing=True
TimeBetweenHWUpdates=15
MinOggVorbisDurationGame=20
MinOggVorbisDurationEditor=4
DeviceName=
bSurroundMode=True

Notes

Making changes to the in-game settings may cause DeviceName to revert to its original state upon exiting the game. If making changes to the in-game settings, consider checking RushEngine.ini for changes made to the DeviceName field and re-apply the above fix if necessary.
Use DirectSound Restoration Software[citation needed]

As an alternative to editing RushEngine.ini, follow the guide for DirectSound3D restoration software to restore surround sound functionality to The Last Remnant.

Notes

This method was tested with a Creative Labs X-Fi using the Creative ALchemy software.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Russian
Fan translation by «The Rush Team».
Spanish

Issues fixed

Game not starting on Windows 10

Replace file[citation needed]
  1. Copy the BinkW32.dll file from another game to the Binaries folder.

Long loading times

Set one-thread affinity[4]

VR support

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

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP2
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon X2 2.0 GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1.5 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600
256 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References