Difference between revisions of "The Vanishing of Ethan Carter"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{++}} When buying the game, Redux version is automatically added to game library where game was purchased or activated. | + | {{++}} When buying the game, Redux version is automatically added to game library where game was purchased or activated. |
{{++}} Game runs and scales very well on most hardware configurations. | {{++}} Game runs and scales very well on most hardware configurations. | ||
{{--}} Stuttering in some areas due to texture loading. | {{--}} Stuttering in some areas due to texture loading. | ||
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2677-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2677-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 117452 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GameStop | 117452 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_vanishing_of_ethan_carter | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_vanishing_of_ethan_carter | DRM-free | Additional step required to unlock Redux edition. See below. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Collector's Edition | Includes soundtrack (FLAC), "Making of" digital album, game map, printable poster and 1600p wallpapers | Windows}} | {{DLC/row| Collector's Edition | Includes soundtrack (FLAC), "Making of" digital album, game map, printable poster and 1600p wallpapers | Windows}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Unlock Redux edition (GOG)|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/vanishing_of_ethan_carter_the/how_to_redeem_the_vanishing_of_ethan_carter_redux_if_you_own_the_standard_version/page1 GOG Forum :: how to redeem the vanishing of ethan carter redux if you own the standard version]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Refresh your account by visiting [https://www.gog.com/account/refresh this link] while logged in. | ||
+ | # Right click the game in your library and choose "SERIAL KEYS." | ||
+ | # Go [https://www.gog.com/redeem here] and enter the serial key from step 2 (not the whole link, just the key). | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip launcher=== | ===Skip launcher=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Create a shortcut to <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\Win64\AstronautsGame-Win64-Shipping.exe</code> to run the game executable|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | Create a shortcut to {{p|game}}\Binaries\Win64\AstronautsGame-Win64-Shipping.exe | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game crashes with CSAA enabled=== | ===Game crashes with CSAA enabled=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Select another type of anti-aliasing|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
− | CSAA has been removed from Nvidia Maxwell architecture | + | {{ii}} CSAA has been removed from Nvidia Maxwell architecture GPUs. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Black screen when using Steam In-Home Streaming=== | ===Black screen when using Steam In-Home Streaming=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Select fullscreen windowed in the launcher instead of fullscreen|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
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Revision as of 16:22, 22 April 2018
Developers | |
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The Astronauts | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 25, 2014 |
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter | |
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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter | 2014 |
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux | 2015 |
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter VR | 2016 |
This page is for the original version of the game. For the Redux version of the game running on Unreal Engine 4, see The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.
Key points
- When buying the game, Redux version is automatically added to game library where game was purchased or activated.
- Game runs and scales very well on most hardware configurations.
- Stuttering in some areas due to texture loading.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GOG.com | Additional step required to unlock Redux edition. See below. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Collector's Edition | Includes soundtrack (FLAC), "Making of" digital album, game map, printable poster and 1600p wallpapers |
Unlock Redux edition (GOG)[1] |
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Essential improvements
Skip launcher
Create a shortcut to <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win64\AstronautsGame-Win64-Shipping.exe to run the game executable[citation needed]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\The Vanishing of Ethan Carter\AstronautsGame\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/258520/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\The Vanishing of Ethan Carter\AstronautsGame\SaveData\SaveGame_0.sav |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/258520/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Slovak |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter. |
Headsets | |||
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SteamVR | Requires VR DLC. | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | Requires VR DLC. | ||
Windows Mixed Reality | Requires VR DLC. | ||
OSVR | Requires VR DLC. |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | |||
Keyboard/Mouse | [2] |
Play area | |||
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Seated | |||
Standing | |||
Room-scale |
Issues fixed
Game crashes with CSAA enabled
Select another type of anti-aliasing[citation needed] |
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CLR20r3 Error
Download the config files[3] |
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Notes
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Nothing happens after clicking Play / 0xc000007b error
Reinstall d3dx9_43.dll[4] |
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Notes
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Use older Visual C++ runtime libraries[3] |
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Black screen when using Steam In-Home Streaming
Select fullscreen windowed in the launcher instead of fullscreen[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | DirectX 10 compatible |
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>/258520/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (258520) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ GOG Forum :: how to redeem the vanishing of ethan carter redux if you own the standard version
- ↑ Can i use Keyboard and Mouse for the VR version? :: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter General Discussions
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-11-10
- ↑ Game Issues mini-FAQ | Steam Community Forum
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