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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision|Digital}}
 +
|engines      =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Saber3D Engine}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2007}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2007}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|timeshift|71}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|timeshift|75}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS, Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Motorcycle, Flight}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi }}
 
|steam appid  = 10130
 
|steam appid  = 10130
−
|gogcom page  =
+
|gogcom id    = 1460032883
 +
|hltb        = 10361
 +
|lutris      = timeshift
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = 30907
 
|wikipedia    = TimeShift
 
|wikipedia    = TimeShift
 
|winehq      = 6284
 
|winehq      = 6284
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    = The game has some compatibility issues with modern hardware, primarily with [[#Game refuses to launch on system with more than 8 CPU cores or threads|systems with over 8 CPU cores or threads]]. Additionally, due to how the title implemented GPU checks, the game will refuse to launch on any system using Intel graphics by default regardless of actual hardware capabilities, and may not switch to compatible discrete graphics device on hybrid GPU systems. Affected users can check [[#Game crashes with Intel GPU|this subsection]] for a workaround.
 +
 
}}
 
}}
−
'''Key points'''
 
−
{{--}} Unplayable stuttering in Steam version for AMD GPUs.{{CN|date=August 2015}}
 
−
{{--}} GameSpy online server browser stopped working on May 31, 2014 due to [[GameSpy]] services being shut down.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://www.saber3d.com/ Official developer site]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.saber3d.com/ Official developer site]
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/10130/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{GOG.com links|1460032883|timeshift}}
−
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=675 Steam Users' Forums]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/10130/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | [[DRM]]: [[SecuROM]].}}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM}}. |  | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B000HMQE8S | unknown |}}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | timeshift | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 10130 | Steam |Is currently using a outdated version of the game with no possible way to patch it.{{CN|date=August 2015}} }}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 10130 | Steam | Is currently using an outdated version of the game. See [[#Patches|Patches]]. |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Missing the Urban ReDuel Multiplayer Map Pack DLC, and Futures-Past Multiplayer Map Pack DLC.
 +
{{ii}} Not available for sale on GOG or Steam in Germany.
 +
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The Steam version is outdated and has certain unintended gameplay effects not seen on a fully patched retail copy. I.E. the protective helmets on green-armored enemies do not function correctly, as a result they die in one headshot from any weapon. See [[#Patches|Patches]] for a fix.
 +
 +
===Demo===
 +
Demo can be downloaded [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=10650 here] or [https://www.techspot.com/downloads/2613-timeshift-demo.html here].
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
All available patches for the game can be found [http://www.fileplanet.com/107997/0/0/0/1/section/Patches here].
+
* All available patches for the retail version can be found [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4394/7/ here].
 +
* Patch 1.02 for the Steam release can be found [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1026-timeshift-update-12-steam/ here].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=326627023|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: TimeShift Update 1.2 - Download and Installation Guide|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
* GOG release is already patched to 1.02.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Radishface|date=2023-03-26|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete game files|ref=|fix=
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\video}}.
 +
# Delete or rename {{file|saber_logo.bik}}, {{file|sierra_logo.bik}} and {{file|twimtbp.bik}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Fix startup crash on modern multi-core CPUs===
 +
{{ii}} Make sure that the game is updated to '''1.02''' release before following the steps below. See [[#Patches|Patches]] for more information.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install Unofficial Patch for > 8 Thread CPUs|ref=<ref name="Startup fix">https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1869921614
 +
[FIX] CPU and Startup loading crash.</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1722-timeshift-fix-for-startup-crash-with-8-thread-cpu/ patched executable].
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\bin}}
 +
# Make a backup of the original executable {{file|TimeShift.exe}}.
 +
# Copy and paste the patched executable over the original.
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
−
{{Image|TimeShift General.png|In-game general settings.}}
+
{{Image|TimeShift GeneralSettings.png|In-game general settings.}}
 +
 
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\UserConfigs}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\UserConfigs}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\UserConfigs}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\UserConfigs}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Each hit of the "quicksave" button creates a permanent new save, quicksaves do not override each other.
  
 
===[[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               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                = false
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|gamesave manager      = true
+
|origin                   =  
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
−
{{Image|TimeShift Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
+
{{Image|TimeShift VideoSettings.png|In-game video settings.}}
−
{{Image|TimeShift Shadows.png|In-game shadows settings.}}
+
{{Video
−
{{Image|TimeShift Rendering.png|In-game rendering settings.}}
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/timeshift
−
{{Video settings
 
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/timeshift
 
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
−
|multimonitor notes        = If game launches with black screen, disable all monitors other than the primary one in Windows, or just for the game by changing HRTF value in UserConfigs\Default\user.ini to 1 ("HRTF = 1").
+
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Menu and HUD elements are stretched. FMVs are in 16:9 resolution.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
−
|fov notes                  =  
+
|fov notes                  = Slider in settings appears to specify current horizontal FOV, however the game itself uses vertical FOV. To avoid confusion, it is best to set the vertical FOV via config. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
−
|windowed                  = false
+
|windowed                  = hackable
−
|windowed notes            = Cannot be enabled/disabled in-game. Alternatively, you can use DXWND
+
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
−
|borderless windowed        = false
+
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Cannot be enabled/disabled in-game. Alternatively, you can use DXWND - Set borderless windowed mode under "General" tab.
+
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
−
|anisotropic notes          =  
+
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
−
|antialiasing              = false
+
|antialiasing              = hackable
−
|antialiasing notes        = Enable FXAA or similar via driver. Standard antialiasing unavailable via game or nVidia drivers.
+
|antialiasing notes        = Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]]. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
−
|120 fps notes              =  
+
|120 fps notes              = Capped at 200 fps
−
|color blind                = false
+
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
−
{{Image|TimeShift Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}}
+
{{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help.
−
{{Image|TimeShift Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
+
 
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set custom FOV|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\UserConfigs\Default}}
 +
# Edit {{file|user.ini}}.
 +
# Change <code>FOV = 56.250000</code> value to the desired vertical FOV. <code>WPN_FOV = 56.250000</code> sets the FOV for viewmodel, <code>Menu_FOV = 56.250000</code> sets the main menu FOV.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Force windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd].
 +
# At the top click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''.
 +
# Set the name and executable path.
 +
# Enable '''Do not notify on task switch'''.
 +
# Click OK, start the game normally.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Force SGSSAA|ref=<ref>{{refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=357956|title=NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) - Guru3D.com Forums|date=November 14, 2016}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
 +
# Search and open the game profile.
 +
# Set Antialiasing Compatibility to {{code|0x004010C4}}.
 +
# Set Antialiasing Behavior Flags to None.
 +
# Set Antialiasing Mode to Override any application setting.
 +
# Set Antialiasing Setting to Multisampling (2x, 4x, 8xQ).
 +
# Set Antialiasing Transparency Supersampling to Sparse Grid Supersampling (same as previous value).
 +
# Apply changes.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enable FSAA|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/w/index.php?title=FSAA&redirect=no|title=FSAA - PCGamingWiki|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\UserConfigs\Default}}.
 +
# Edit {{file|user.ini}}.
 +
# Set the <code>VIDEO_FSAA</code> property to <code>yes</code>.
 +
# Set the <code>VIDEO_FSAA_Qual</code> property to <code>2</code>.
 +
# Save the changes.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Image|TimeShift InputSettings Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}}
 +
{{Image|TimeShift InputSettings.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|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= 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 notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Image|TimeShift Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
+
{{Image|TimeShift AudioSettings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    = Options mentions 5.1 but it outputs up to 7.1.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+
|surround sound notes    = Options mentions 5.1 but it outputs up to 7.1.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         = EAX 5.0.
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Not available on Steam.
 +
  |fan       =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Only retail in Germany, censored violence. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=326633019 This patch] adds German language to Steam version while keeping the game uncut, and also includes the 1.2 patch. [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/205-timeshift-german-patch/#overview This] patch does the same for the GOG and international DVD versions. 
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes     = Not available on Steam.
 +
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Not available in digital distribution.
+
  |notes    = See [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=348425645 this guide] to enable in the Steam version.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Unofficial translation; [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/57_traducao-do-timeshift-para-portugues-do-brasil.html TriboGamer.]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Local retail version only, [https://www.playground.ru/files/timeshift_rusifikator_polnyj_tekst_zvuk_video-41324/ download].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = GOG only. Steam version, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=255542567 download].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = false
 
|online play players  = 16
 
|online play players  = 16
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
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|tcp  = 7777-7877, 27900, 27901, 28910, 29910
 
|tcp  = 7777-7877, 27900, 27901, 28910, 29910
 
|udp  = 7777-7877, 27900, 27901, 28910, 29910
 
|udp  = 7777-7877, 27900, 27901, 28910, 29910
−
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|iz3d                        = true
 
|iz3d                        = true
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/timeshift-2/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 
|3rd space gaming vest      = true
 
|3rd space gaming vest      = true
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
−
|creative senz3d            =
 
−
|creative senz3d notes      =
 
−
|leap motion controller      =
 
−
|leap motion controller notes=
 
 
|novint falcon              =  
 
|novint falcon              =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
−
|oculus rift                =
 
−
|oculus rift notes          =
 
−
|razer hydra                =
 
−
|razer hydra notes          =
 
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 
|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==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
===Game does not launch===
+
===Game refuses to launch on system with more than 8 CPU cores or threads.===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{--}} The game does not run on CPUs with more than 8 cores or threads. The issue includes getting stuck at shader compilation process and general instabilities.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/timeshift/success_running_timeshift_on_intel_igpu_and_enabled_hyper_threading/post8|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Setting up compatibility settings|}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install Unofficial Patch for > 8 Thread CPUs|ref=<ref name="Startup fix" />|fix=
−
# Right click on the <code>TimeShift.exe</code> file (located in {{p|game}}\bin) and select "Properties".
+
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1722-timeshift-fix-for-startup-crash-with-8-thread-cpu/ patched executable].
−
# Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable Compatibility Mode (set it to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)").
+
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\bin}}.
−
# Launch the game.
+
# Make a backup of the original executable {{file|TimeShift.exe}}.
 +
# Copy and paste the patched executable over the original.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
May not work in win7,8,8.1
+
{{Fixbox|description=(AMD only) Use [https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/ryzen-master Ryzen Master Utility] and limit CPU to 8 cores without multithreading.|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/10130/discussions/0/490121928362720121/ (Howto) Running TimeShift on Windows 10 (64 bit) on 4+ cores :: TimeShift General Discussions</ref>|fix=
−
Possible solution:Turn off hyper-threading in BIOS
+
}}
  
−
===Game Pause Glitch on level load===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run {{tile|TimeShift.exe}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3 and as administrator.|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
# Make sure the game is installed to C:\ drive or whichever you have your Windows install located on.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Driver error message upon launch===
 
===Driver error message upon launch===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run {{tile|TimeShift.exe}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows Vista SP2 and as administrator.|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Setting up compatibility settings|}}
+
}}
−
# Right click on the <code>TimeShift.exe</code> file (located in {{p|game}}\bin) and select "Properties".
+
 
−
# Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable Compatibility Mode (set it to "Windows Vista (Service Pack 2)").
+
===Micro stuttering===
−
# Launch the game.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Lock frame rate|fix=
 +
# Enable VSync in Video Settings.
 +
# [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Glossary:Frame_rate_(FPS)#Frame_rate_capping Limit frame rate] to the monitor's refresh rate.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use DXVK|fix=
 +
# Download the latest [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases DXVK release].
 +
# From the {{file|dxvk-version.tar.gz}} archive, extract {{file|x32\d3d9.dll}} to {{folder|{{P|game}}\bin}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Game launches with black screen===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable all monitors other than the primary one in Windows|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\UserConfigs\Default}}.
 +
# Edit {{file|user.ini}}.
 +
# Change the {{code|HRTF}} to {{code|1}}.
 +
# Save the file and exit.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Game crashes with Intel GPU===
 +
{{ii}} Use one of these fixes when the game launches with a white screen. Or closes immediately after launching it.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use 3D-Analyze|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/10130/discussions/0/619569608530720725/|title=Possible solution the problems with the launch, that helped me :: TimeShift General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download [[Glossary:Windowed#3D-Analyze|3D-Analyze]].
 +
# Start the program with administrative rights and select <code>Timeshift.exe</code>
 +
# In the Vendor ID field type: 4318
 +
# Start the game via Run
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/17209/ Fallout 3's Intel GPU bypass package.]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fudgesiclesxd|date=2022-09-07|comment=Works on my system with 4th generation Intel Core i5 with Intel HD 4600. Tested with Windows 11 with final intel Graphics driver}}</ref>|fix=
 +
{{ii}} The fixes were made for Fallout 3, but also works with TimeShift. ''Only'' extract {{file|d3d9.dll}} from the archive to {{folder|{{P|game}}\bin}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Microstuttering===
+
==="Shadow map resolution" option grayed out and locked at medium===
−
{{--}} There is currently no completely reliable fix beyond lowering graphics settings
+
{{ii}} Due to how graphics card detection was implemented in this game, modern GPUs will not able to increase shadow map resolution above the default medium setting.
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Edit Configuration File|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/10130/discussions/0/558754899428093560|title="Shadow map resolution" grayed out, locked to medium :: TimeShift General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Smooth Shadows}}
+
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 +
# Open {{file|user.ini}}.
 +
# Search for <code>VIDEO_ShadowMapRes</code> and change the value from <code>1</code> to <code>0</code>.
 +
{{--}} Changing any option in the graphics settings menu will cause reverting the setting to medium.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 2.0b
 
|shader model versions  = 2.0b
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = 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 =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
−
|cutscenes        =  
+
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
 
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
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|minOS    = XP
 
|minOS    = XP
−
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium IV 2.0 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 8 GB
 
|minHD    = 8 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 6600
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 6600
−
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon x700
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon X700
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
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|recVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 256 MB
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} The game does not support Intel integrated graphics chipsets
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 16:07, 26 December 2023

TimeShift
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Developers
Saber Interactive
Publishers
Sierra Entertainment
Digital Activision
Engines
Saber3D Engine
Release dates
Windows October 30, 2007
Reception
Metacritic 71
IGDB 75
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Vehicles Motorcycle, Flight
Art styles Realistic
Themes Sci-fi
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TimeShift on Wikipedia
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Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

TimeShift is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game.

The game has some compatibility issues with modern hardware, primarily with systems with over 8 CPU cores or threads. Additionally, due to how the title implemented GPU checks, the game will refuse to launch on any system using Intel graphics by default regardless of actual hardware capabilities, and may not switch to compatible discrete graphics device on hybrid GPU systems. Affected users can check this subsection for a workaround.

General information

Official developer site
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 SecuROM DRM.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Steam
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 Is currently using an outdated version of the game. See Patches.
Windows
Missing the Urban ReDuel Multiplayer Map Pack DLC, and Futures-Past Multiplayer Map Pack DLC.
Not available for sale on GOG or Steam in Germany.

Version differences

The Steam version is outdated and has certain unintended gameplay effects not seen on a fully patched retail copy. I.E. the protective helmets on green-armored enemies do not function correctly, as a result they die in one headshot from any weapon. See Patches for a fix.

Demo

Demo can be downloaded here or here.

Essential improvements

Patches

  • All available patches for the retail version can be found here.
  • Patch 1.02 for the Steam release can be found here.[1]
  • GOG release is already patched to 1.02.[2]

Skip intro videos

Delete game files
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\video.
  2. Delete or rename saber_logo.bik, sierra_logo.bik and twimtbp.bik.

Fix startup crash on modern multi-core CPUs

Make sure that the game is updated to 1.02 release before following the steps below. See Patches for more information.
Install Unofficial Patch for > 8 Thread CPUs[3]
  1. Download the patched executable.
  2. Go to <path-to-game>\bin
  3. Make a backup of the original executable TimeShift.exe.
  4. Copy and paste the patched executable over the original.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\UserConfigs[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10130/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\UserConfigs[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10130/pfx/[Note 2]
Each hit of the "quicksave" button creates a permanent new save, quicksaves do not override each other.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Menu and HUD elements are stretched. FMVs are in 16:9 resolution.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Slider in settings appears to specify current horizontal FOV, however the game itself uses vertical FOV. To avoid confusion, it is best to set the vertical FOV via config. See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Nvidia users can force SGSSAA. See Anti-aliasing (AA).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Capped at 200 fps
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Field of view (FOV)

This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Set custom FOV[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\UserConfigs\Default
  2. Edit user.ini.
  3. Change FOV = 56.250000 value to the desired vertical FOV. WPN_FOV = 56.250000 sets the FOV for viewmodel, Menu_FOV = 56.250000 sets the main menu FOV.

Windowed

Force windowed mode[citation needed]
  1. Download and run DxWnd.
  2. At the top click on Edit, then Add.
  3. Set the name and executable path.
  4. Enable Do not notify on task switch.
  5. Click OK, start the game normally.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Force SGSSAA[4]
  1. Download and run Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  2. Search and open the game profile.
  3. Set Antialiasing Compatibility to 0x004010C4.
  4. Set Antialiasing Behavior Flags to None.
  5. Set Antialiasing Mode to Override any application setting.
  6. Set Antialiasing Setting to Multisampling (2x, 4x, 8xQ).
  7. Set Antialiasing Transparency Supersampling to Sparse Grid Supersampling (same as previous value).
  8. Apply changes.
Enable FSAA[5]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\UserConfigs\Default.
  2. Edit user.ini.
  3. Set the VIDEO_FSAA property to yes.
  4. Set the VIDEO_FSAA_Qual property to 2.
  5. Save the changes.

Input

In-game mouse settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Options mentions 5.1 but it outputs up to 7.1.[6]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX 5.0.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Not available on Steam.
German
Only retail in Germany, censored violence. This patch adds German language to Steam version while keeping the game uncut, and also includes the 1.2 patch. This patch does the same for the GOG and international DVD versions.
Italian
Not available on Steam.
Polish
See this guide to enable in the Steam version.
Brazilian Portuguese
Unofficial translation; TriboGamer.
Russian
Local retail version only, download.
Spanish
GOG only. Steam version, download.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
16
Online play
16 GameSpy services have been shut down;[7] see GameSpy for workarounds.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 7777-7877, 27900, 27901, 28910, 29910
UDP 7777-7877, 27900, 27901, 28910, 29910
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Native 3D
Nvidia 3D Vision
TriDef 3D
iZ3D
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.
Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest

Issues fixed

Game refuses to launch on system with more than 8 CPU cores or threads.

The game does not run on CPUs with more than 8 cores or threads. The issue includes getting stuck at shader compilation process and general instabilities.[8]
Install Unofficial Patch for > 8 Thread CPUs[3]
  1. Download the patched executable.
  2. Go to <path-to-game>\bin.
  3. Make a backup of the original executable TimeShift.exe.
  4. Copy and paste the patched executable over the original.
(AMD only) Use Ryzen Master Utility and limit CPU to 8 cores without multithreading.[9]
Run Template:Tile in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3 and as administrator.[citation needed]

Driver error message upon launch

Run Template:Tile in compatibility mode for Windows Vista SP2 and as administrator.[citation needed]

Micro stuttering

Lock frame rate
  1. Enable VSync in Video Settings.
  2. Limit frame rate to the monitor's refresh rate.
Use DXVK
  1. Download the latest DXVK release.
  2. From the dxvk-version.tar.gz archive, extract x32\d3d9.dll to <path-to-game>\bin.

Game launches with black screen

Disable all monitors other than the primary one in Windows[citation needed]
Edit configuration file[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\UserConfigs\Default.
  2. Edit user.ini.
  3. Change the HRTF to 1.
  4. Save the file and exit.

Game crashes with Intel GPU

Use one of these fixes when the game launches with a white screen. Or closes immediately after launching it.
Use 3D-Analyze[10]
  1. Download 3D-Analyze.
  2. Start the program with administrative rights and select Timeshift.exe
  3. In the Vendor ID field type: 4318
  4. Start the game via Run
Use Fallout 3's Intel GPU bypass package.[11]
The fixes were made for Fallout 3, but also works with TimeShift. Only extract d3d9.dll from the archive to <path-to-game>\bin.

"Shadow map resolution" option grayed out and locked at medium

Due to how graphics card detection was implemented in this game, modern GPUs will not able to increase shadow map resolution above the default medium setting.
Edit Configuration File[12]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open user.ini.
  3. Search for VIDEO_ShadowMapRes and change the value from 1 to 0.
Changing any option in the graphics settings menu will cause reverting the setting to medium.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 2.0b
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer GameSpy

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP Vista
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6400
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 6600
ATI Radeon X700
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 2.0b support		 Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS
256 MB of VRAM
The game does not support Intel integrated graphics chipsets


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: TimeShift Update 1.2 - Download and Installation Guide - last accessed on May 2023
  2. ↑ Verified by User:Radishface on 2023-03-26
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1869921614 [FIX] CPU and Startup loading crash.
  4. ↑ NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) - Guru3D.com Forums - last accessed on November 14, 2016
  5. ↑ FSAA - PCGamingWiki - last accessed on May 2023
  6. ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
  7. ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
  8. ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
  9. ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/10130/discussions/0/490121928362720121/ (Howto) Running TimeShift on Windows 10 (64 bit) on 4+ cores :: TimeShift General Discussions
  10. ↑ Possible solution the problems with the launch, that helped me :: TimeShift General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  11. ↑ Verified by User:Fudgesiclesxd on 2022-09-07
    Works on my system with 4th generation Intel Core i5 with Intel HD 4600. Tested with Windows 11 with final intel Graphics driver
  12. ↑ "Shadow map resolution" grayed out, locked to medium :: TimeShift General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023