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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|High Moon Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|High Moon Studios}}
{{Infobox game/row/winporter|Mercenary Technology}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Mercenary Technology|Windows}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/transformersthefall/|title=Трансформеры: Падение Кибертрона|date=2023-06-18}}</ref>}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 21, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 21, 2012}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|transformers-fall-of-cybertron|78}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|transformers-fall-of-cybertron|81}}
 +
|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      | Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Shooter}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Truck}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-Fi }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Transformers }}
 
|steam appid  = 213120
 
|steam appid  = 213120
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
|strategywiki =  
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|hltb        = 10610
 +
|strategywiki = Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
 +
|mobygames    = transformers-fall-of-cybertron
 
|wikipedia    = Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
 
|wikipedia    = Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
 
|winehq      = 18372
 
|winehq      = 18372
 +
|license      =
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Transformers}}
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 +
'''Warnings'''
 +
{{ii}} Official Master server for multiplayer was shut down on April 17, 2020. Can be restored with a mod, see [[#Multiplayer types|Multiplayer types]].
 +
{{ii}} While still found in game files, main menu background is static unlike the console versions' animated background.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/213120/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/213120/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Brazilian copies have {{DRM|SecuROM|8}} | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B008N07LDS | Steam | Keys only work in the US. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam| 213120 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} This game is no longer available digitally, due to Activision losing the license for the IP.
 
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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{{ii}} No longer available digitally, due to Activision losing the license for the IP.
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Multiplayer Havoc Pack | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Multiplayer Havoc Pack | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Massive Fury Pack | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Massive Fury Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| G2 BRUTICUS | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| G1 Retro Pack | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file location===
 
===Configuration file location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\TransGame\Config\PC\Cooked|{{p|game}}\TransGame\Localization\PC\Cooked}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\TransGame\Config\PC\Cooked|{{p|game}}\TransGame\Localization\PC\Cooked|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Activision\Transformers Fall of Cybertron}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{file|Coalesced.ini}} needs to be decoded before it can be edited; use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/547-tf-games-configuration-utility/ TF Games Configuration Utility].
 
{{file|Coalesced.ini}} needs to be decoded before it can be edited; use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/547-tf-games-configuration-utility/ TF Games Configuration Utility].
{{file|Coalesced.int}} contains localization settings and must also be decoded.
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{{file|Coalesced.int}} contains localization info and must also be decoded (Appears to only be text strings, change it for making a fan translation. Can't change the language through the int without changing every line manually. Not recommended for trying to use one of the official localizations).
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\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Activision\Transformers Fall Of Cybertron\ has a String named 'language'. Change its data to 'INT' for English, 'FRA' for French, 'DEU' for German, 'ESP' for Spanish, 'ITA' for Italian, 'RUS' for Russian.
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\TransGame\SaveData}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\TransGame\SaveData|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\TransformersFOC\}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} The save in the Documents folder is only used when the multiplayer restoration mod is installed.
  
 
===[[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         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer].
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer].
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
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|4k ultra hd                = limited
|4k ultra hd notes          = The game runs fine on 1440p and 1620p, but on 2160p the textures get bugged and load only low-res textures. However, setting a custom resolution of 1800p (3200x1800) somehow allows the textures to load.
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|4k ultra hd notes          = The game runs fine on 1440p and 1620p, but on 2160p the textures get bugged and load only low-res textures. However, setting a custom resolution of 1800p (3200x1800) somehow allows the textures to load. Subtitles also scales poorly with resolutions larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small in very high resolutions.
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].
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|fov notes                  = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. Affects scope zoom (larger FOV = less zoom).
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = false
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. {{--}} Affects Scope Zoom (Larger FOV = Less Zoom)
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic                = always on
 
|anisotropic notes          = Default is 4 samples (MaxAnisotropy=4); set MaxAnisotropy=16 in {{file|[[#Configuration file location|Coalesced.ini]]}} for 16 samples.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Default is 4 samples (MaxAnisotropy=4); set MaxAnisotropy=16 in {{file|[[#Configuration file location|Coalesced.ini]]}} for 16 samples.
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
|antialiasing notes        = Extra Quality graphics setting uses unknown form of post process AA. Sampling-based AA can be forced through Nvidia Inspector with {{code|0x00000245}} AA compatibility flag;<ref>[http://forums.videocardz.com/topic/98-nvidia-anti-aliasing-guide/ NVIDIA Anti-Aliasing guide - NVIDIA GeForce Drivers - VideoCardz Forums]</ref> alternatively you can turn on FXAA and/or set MaxMultisamples=6 in {{file|[[#Configuration file location|Coalesced.ini]]}}
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|antialiasing notes        = Extra Quality graphics setting uses unknown form of post process AA. Sampling-based AA can be forced through Nvidia Inspector with {{code|0x00000245}} AA compatibility flag;<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.videocardz.com/topic/98-nvidia-anti-aliasing-guide/|title=NVIDIA Anti-Aliasing guide - NVIDIA GeForce Drivers - VideoCardz Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> alternatively you can turn on [[FXAA]] and/or set MaxMultisamples=x ([[MSAA]]) Replace x with,2,4,6,or 8. in {{file|[[#Configuration file location|Coalesced.ini]]}}
 +
|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                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
|120 fps notes              = Capped at 60 FPS. Use the <code>-silent FPS=118</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|launch option]]. <ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report&p=29132&viewfull=1#post29132 New 120Hz Games Report - Page 19]</ref> Warning: Physics can glitch out and can give a unfair advantage in multiplayer due the animation beeing framerate based. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UApNWCR77A</ref> <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_2DM0hU4-k</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = Capped and frame data tied at 60 FPS. Use the <code>-silent FPS=118</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|launch option]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2021-12-26|comment=}}</ref> Warning: Physics can glitch out, speed up cutscenes and can give a unfair side effect in multiplayer against opponent players similar to speedhacking and chances put into a third team.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UApNWCR77A</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/213120/discussions/0/522730535795482349/#c613956964579096786</ref><ref>https://invidio.us/watch?v=3CemgYcvE74</ref>
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
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==Input==
{{Fixbox|description=Use GeDoSaTo|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Input
# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/897-gedosato/ GeDoSaTo].
 
# Edit the '''TFOC''' profile.
 
# Add this setting: <code>forceBorderlessFullscreen 1</code>
 
# Set the game to run in fullscreen mode.
 
}}
 
 
 
==Input settings==
 
{{Input settings
 
 
|key remap                = hackable
 
|key remap                = hackable
 
|key remap notes          = By editing {{file|[[#Configuration file location|Coalesced.ini]]}}.
 
|key remap notes          = By editing {{file|[[#Configuration file location|Coalesced.ini]]}}.
|acceleration option      = False
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|acceleration option      = false
|acceleration option notes = Supposedly removed by developers.<ref>[http://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/transformers-fall-of-cybertron-pc-performance-analysis/ Transformers: Fall of Cybertron – PC Performance Analysis]</ref>
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|acceleration option notes = Supposedly removed by developers.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/transformers-fall-of-cybertron-pc-performance-analysis/|title=Transformers: Fall of Cybertron – PC Performance Analysis|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
|full controller          = false
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|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = hackable
 
|controller remap          = hackable
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|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    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = false
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
 +
Since the multiplayer servers are down, the debug camera and other features can't be (ab)used for cheating. They still function just fine for single-player.
 +
https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2255-fall-of-cybertron-debug-camera-controls/
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Effects, Voice, Music. Change in-game Audio Settings.
 
|separate volume notes    = Effects, Voice, Music. Change in-game Audio Settings.
|surround sound          = false
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|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Stereo Only.
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|surround sound notes    =  
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          = Enable in-game Display Settings. Combat chatter not subtitled.
 
|subtitles notes          = Enable in-game Display Settings. Combat chatter not subtitled.
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|mute on focus lost notes = Game will automatically pause in Campaign and Solo Escalation. Multiplayer and Escalation will open the pause menu but game will still be running and sound will still be heard.
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Game will automatically pause in Campaign and Solo Escalation. Multiplayer and Escalation will open the pause menu but game will still be running and sound will still be heard.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = A fan overhaul of the official localization which corrects the translation errors is available [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2983257437 here].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
|local play          =  
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|local play          = false
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
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|online play players  = 12
 
|online play players  = 12
 
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
 
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
|online play notes    = 12 players per lobby (6 vs 6). Must be signed into Steam. Co-op: Escalation mode (4 players).
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|online play notes    = 12 players per lobby (6 vs 6). Must be signed into Steam. Co-op: Escalation mode (4 players). See this website for restoring the Multiplayer: https://wiki.aiwarehouse.xyz/en/tfc-foc-pc-guide
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/08/transformers-fall-of-cybertron.html Helix Mod: Transformers Fall of Cybertron].
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/08/transformers-fall-of-cybertron.html Helix Mod: Transformers Fall of Cybertron].
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Crash at Hardshell boss fight===
 
The game crashes when Hardshell launches rockets for the 2nd or 3rd times. This might because of your Nvidia Settings.
 
 
Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel, Manage 3D settings, Program Settings, Add (<code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\TFOC.exe</code>), then select High-performance NVIDIA processor.
 
 
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
 
|direct3d versions      = 9
 
|direct3d versions      = 9
|direct3d notes        =  
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|direct3d notes        = A D3D10 setting exacts in the config file but nothing happens.
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|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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|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
 
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
|minCPU  = AMD Phenom X3 8750
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz
|minCPU2  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz
+
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom X3 8750
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 8.4 GB
 
|minHD    = 8.4 GB
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 4850
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT series
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4850
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c

Latest revision as of 19:55, 24 April 2024

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron cover
Developers
High Moon Studios
Windows Mercenary Technology
Publishers
Activision
Russia Noviy Disk[1]
Engines
Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows August 21, 2012
Reception
Metacritic 78
IGDB 81
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Shooter
Vehicles Automobile, Truck
Art styles Realistic
Themes Sci-fi
Series Transformers
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron on HowLongToBeat
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron on IGDB
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron guide on StrategyWiki
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron on MobyGames
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron on Wikipedia
Transformers
Beast Wars: Transformers 1998
Transformers: The Game 2007
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 2009
Transformers: War for Cybertron 2010
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron 2012
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark 2014
Transformers: Devastation 2015
Transformers: Battlegrounds 2020
Transformers: Tactical Arena 2021
Transformers: EarthSpark - Expedition 2023

Warnings

Official Master server for multiplayer was shut down on April 17, 2020. Can be restored with a mod, see Multiplayer types.
While still found in game files, main menu background is static unlike the console versions' animated background.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Brazilian copies have SecuROM 8 DRM
Windows
Amazon.com
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Keys only work in the US.
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.
No longer available digitally, due to Activision losing the license for the IP.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
DINOBOT Destructor Pack
Windows
Multiplayer Havoc Pack
Windows
Massive Fury Pack
Windows
G2 BRUTICUS
Windows
G1 Retro Pack
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video files[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\TransGame\Movies\
  2. Delete or rename these files:
Logo_Activision.bik
Logo_Hasbro.bik
Logo_HighMoon.bik
Logo_Mercenary.bik
TF_InitialStartup.bik

Game data

Configuration file location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\TransGame\Config\PC\Cooked[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\TransGame\Localization\PC\Cooked[Note 1]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Activision\Transformers Fall of Cybertron
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/213120/pfx/[Note 2]

Coalesced.ini needs to be decoded before it can be edited; use TF Games Configuration Utility. Coalesced.int contains localization info and must also be decoded (Appears to only be text strings, change it for making a fan translation. Can't change the language through the int without changing every line manually. Not recommended for trying to use one of the official localizations). \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Activision\Transformers Fall Of Cybertron\ has a String named 'language'. Change its data to 'INT' for English, 'FRA' for French, 'DEU' for German, 'ESP' for Spanish, 'ITA' for Italian, 'RUS' for Russian.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\TransGame\SaveData[Note 1]
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\TransformersFOC\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/213120/pfx/[Note 2]
The save in the Documents folder is only used when the multiplayer restoration mod is installed.

Save game cloud syncing

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

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Use Flawless Widescreen or Widescreen Fixer.
Ultra-widescreen
Use Flawless Widescreen or Widescreen Fixer.
4K Ultra HD
The game runs fine on 1440p and 1620p, but on 2160p the textures get bugged and load only low-res textures. However, setting a custom resolution of 1800p (3200x1800) somehow allows the textures to load. Subtitles also scales poorly with resolutions larger than 1280 pixels wide, making them too small in very high resolutions.
Field of view (FOV)
Use Flawless Widescreen. Affects scope zoom (larger FOV = less zoom).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Default is 4 samples (MaxAnisotropy=4); set MaxAnisotropy=16 in Coalesced.ini for 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Extra Quality graphics setting uses unknown form of post process AA. Sampling-based AA can be forced through Nvidia Inspector with 0x00000245 AA compatibility flag;[2] alternatively you can turn on FXAA and/or set MaxMultisamples=x (MSAA) Replace x with,2,4,6,or 8. in Coalesced.ini
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Capped and frame data tied at 60 FPS. Use the -silent FPS=118 launch option.[3] Warning: Physics can glitch out, speed up cutscenes and can give a unfair side effect in multiplayer against opponent players similar to speedhacking and chances put into a third team.[4][5][6]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Since the multiplayer servers are down, the debug camera and other features can't be (ab)used for cheating. They still function just fine for single-player. https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2255-fall-of-cybertron-debug-camera-controls/

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Effects, Voice, Music. Change in-game Audio Settings.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Enable in-game Display Settings. Combat chatter not subtitled.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Game will automatically pause in Campaign and Solo Escalation. Multiplayer and Escalation will open the pause menu but game will still be running and sound will still be heard.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Russian
A fan overhaul of the official localization which corrects the translation errors is available here.
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
12 Versus, Co-op
12 players per lobby (6 vs 6). Must be signed into Steam. Co-op: Escalation mode (4 players). See this website for restoring the Multiplayer: https://wiki.aiwarehouse.xyz/en/tfc-foc-pc-guide

VR support

Issues fixed

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9 A D3D10 setting exacts in the config file but nothing happens.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz
AMD Phenom X3 8750
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8.4 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
ATI Radeon HD 4850
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 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