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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 21, 2006}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 21, 2006}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|ys-origin|76}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|3978/ys-origin|79}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|ys-origin|80}}
 +
|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            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | ARPG, JRPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Anime }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Ys }}
 
|steam appid  = 207350
 
|steam appid  = 207350
|gogcom page  = ys_origin
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|gogcom id    = 1422357892
|strategywiki =  
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|official site= http://www.worldofys.com/origin.php
 +
|hltb        = 11466
 +
|strategywiki = Ys Origin
 +
|mobygames    = ys-origin
 
|wikipedia    = Ys Origin
 
|wikipedia    = Ys Origin
 
|winehq      = 5000
 
|winehq      = 5000
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Ys}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{GOG.com links|ys_origin|ys_series|for game series}}
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{{GOG.com links|1422357892|ys_series|for game series}}
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/207350/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/207350/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1364 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
 
{{mm}} [http://www.worldofys.com/yso/ Official English Website] - Warning: Sound
 
{{mm}} [http://www.falcom.co.jp/yso/ Official Japanese Website]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Japanese only. Can run without the disc inserted. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Japanese only. Can run without the disc inserted. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GOG | ys_origin | DRM-free | English only. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| developer | https://falcom.shop/products/detail/6 | unknown | Japanese retail release. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.xseedgames.com/product/ys-origin/ | Steam | English only. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | ys_origin | DRM-free | English only. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | ys-origin | DRM-free | English only. | Steam | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | ys-origin | DRM-free | English only. | Steam | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 207350 | Steam | English only. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 207350 | DRM-free |<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/312540/discussions/0/2798375980835575959/#c5413843407448403318|title=Is this one DRM free like the previous YS games? - Steam Community Discussions|date=2020-11-30}}</ref> English only. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{ii}} Japanese digital release available on [https://www.dlsite.com/soft/work/=/product_id/VJ004592.html DLSite].
 +
{{ii}} Simplified Chinese digital release available on [https://store.cubejoy.com/html/en/store/goodsdetail/detail163.html CubeJoy].  CubeJoy client requires internet access upon game boot.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\FALCOM\yso_win\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\FALCOM\yso_win\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
{{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/207350/remote/}}
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{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/207350/remote/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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           = true
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                = true
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Ys Origin - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Ys Origin - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/ys-origin
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ys-origin
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|widescreen resolution notes= Not supported by Japanese retail releases.
 
|widescreen resolution notes= Not supported by Japanese retail releases.
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|multimonitor notes        = Mouse cursor not captured to screen
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
|windowed notes            =  
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|windowed notes            = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Use windowed mode with native resolution.
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Use windowed mode with native resolution.
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[SSAA|FSAA]]
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[SSAA|FSAA]]
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
|color blind                = unknown
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|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Ys Origin - Rebinding.png|Key rebinding.}}
 
{{Image|Ys Origin - Rebinding.png|Key rebinding.}}
 
{{Image|Ys Origin - Controller.png|Controller settings.}}
 
{{Image|Ys Origin - Controller.png|Controller settings.}}
 
{{ii}} In-game prompts only show default keys.
 
{{ii}} In-game prompts only show default keys.
{{Input settings
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{{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        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = false
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = Uses OS cursor
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts            = unknown
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|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        = false
 +
|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=  
 +
|button prompts            = false
 
|button prompts notes      =  
 
|button prompts notes      =  
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug        = hackable
|controller hotplug notes  =  
+
|controller hotplug notes  = DirectInput is not supported, Xinput requires [https://github.com/samuelgr/Xidi Xidi]
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = true
|haptic feedback notes    =  
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|haptic feedback notes    = DirectInput only. Xinput usage requires [https://github.com/samuelgr/Xidi Xidi 4.0 or later.]
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|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==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Ys Origin - In-game.png|In-game settings. Few settings related to audio and input which are also available through configuration utility.}}
 
{{Image|Ys Origin - In-game.png|In-game settings. Few settings related to audio and input which are also available through configuration utility.}}
 
{{Image|Ys Origin - Audio.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Ys Origin - Audio.png|Audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and effects.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and effects.
|surround sound          = false
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|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = When EAX enabled.
 
|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 2.0
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|eax support notes         = EAX 2.0
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    = English release only.
 
  |notes    = English release only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Chinese release only.<br>[https://keylol.com/t103507-1-1 Fan translation], based on the official Chinese text, for the steam version.<br>However, due to the update on December 8, 2023, the patch has become invalid. Please refer to this [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3108407324 guide] to roll back the version before the update.
 +
|fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = false
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = true
+
|audio    = false
  |subtitles = false
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|subtitles = true
  |notes    = Intro sequence.
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|notes    = Steam release only. [https://steamcommunity.com/app/207350/discussions/0/141136086913263007/ A fan translation by Nanami is also available for GOG (and Steam).]
  |fan      =  
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|fan      = true
  |fan notes =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
  |audio    = false
 +
  |subtitles = true
 +
  |notes    = Steam release only.
 +
  |fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Steam release only.
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Retail release only.
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  |notes    = Retail release only. The XSEED release can be modified to play in Japanese by renaming files and running the game in Japanese locale.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
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|ref      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.speedrun.com/yso/thread/x1nri/1#zq9cn|title=speedrun.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = [https://modding.tistory.com/m/24 Download here].
 +
  |fan       = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/ys_origin/files/5764.html Fan translation by «The Miracle»].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes     = Steam release only.
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = true
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = true
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/09/ys-origin.html Helix Mod: Ys Origin] is also available.
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See also [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/09/ys-origin.html Helix Mod: Ys Origin].
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
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|oculus rift                =  
 
|oculus rift                =  
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
|tracked motion controllers  =  
+
|osvr                        =  
|tracked motion controllers notes=  
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|osvr notes                 =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
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|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
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|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Game crashes on launch===
 +
{{ii}} This can be caused by incorrect or incompatible DirectShow filters installed or configured on the system.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable movie playback|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/207350/discussions/0/3288067088086502899/#c3288067088094059499|title=Steam Discussions - New Update?|date=2018-04-15}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Launch Steam.
 +
# Select the game, {{key|Right-click}} on it and select '''Launch Configuration Tool'''.
 +
# In the configuration tool, enable <code>Disable all movie playback</code> and click ''Play''.
 +
# The game should now be playable although movies (intros, anime-style opening, story prologue) will not play.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Game crashes when opening menu in-game===
 +
{{ii}} On modern systems the game may crash when the in-game menu is opened. Using LLA to patch the .exe solves the crashing.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable movie playback|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/ys_series/ys_origin_out_of_memory/post2|title=GOG forums |date=2018-09-02}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download Large Address Aware [https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/ here]
 +
# In LLA select yso_win.exe
 +
# Enable the Large Address Aware Flag and patch the game
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|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
 
|minOS    = XP
|minCPU  = Pentium III/1 GHz
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III/1 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 2 GB
|minGPU  = 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c
+
|minGPU  =  
 +
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible.
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|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
  
 
|recOS    = 64-bit XP, Vista, 7
 
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Latest revision as of 23:40, 12 February 2024

Ys Origin
Ys Origin cover
Developers
Nihon Falcom
Publishers
English XSEED
Release dates
Windows December 21, 2006
Reception
Metacritic 76
OpenCritic 79
IGDB 80
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Direct control
Genres ARPG, JRPG
Art styles Anime
Themes Fantasy
Series Ys
Ys Origin on HowLongToBeat
Ys Origin on IGDB
Ys Origin guide on StrategyWiki
Ys Origin on MobyGames
Ys Origin on Wikipedia
Ancient Land of Ys 1989
Ys II Special 1994
Ys Eternal 1998
Ys II Eternal 2000
Ys I II Complete 2001
Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim 2003
Ys: The Oath in Felghana 2005
Ys Origin 2006
Ys Online: The Call of Solum 2009
Ys I & II Chronicles+ 2009
Ys Seven 2012
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA 2018
Ys: Memories of Celceta 2018
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox 2021
Ys X: Nordics 2024

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM details are not known
Japanese only. Can run without the disc inserted.
Windows
Developer website
DRM details are not known
Japanese retail release.
Windows
Publisher website
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English only.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
English only.
Windows
Humble Store
DRM-free
English only.
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Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
[1] English only.
Windows
Japanese digital release available on DLSite.
Simplified Chinese digital release available on CubeJoy. CubeJoy client requires internet access upon game boot.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\FALCOM\yso_win\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/207350/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/207350/remote/
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/207350/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Not supported by Japanese retail releases.
Multi-monitor
Mouse cursor not captured to screen
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Toggle with Alt+ Enter.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use windowed mode with native resolution.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FSAA
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Key rebinding.
Key rebinding.
Controller settings.
Controller settings.
In-game prompts only show default keys.

Audio

In-game settings. Few settings related to audio and input which are also available through configuration utility.
In-game settings. Few settings related to audio and input which are also available through configuration utility.
Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and effects.
Surround sound
When EAX enabled.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX 2.0
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
English release only.
Simplified Chinese
Chinese release only.
Fan translation, based on the official Chinese text, for the steam version.
However, due to the update on December 8, 2023, the patch has become invalid. Please refer to this guide to roll back the version before the update.
French
Steam release only. A fan translation by Nanami is also available for GOG (and Steam).
German
Steam release only.
Italian
Steam release only.
Japanese
Retail release only. The XSEED release can be modified to play in Japanese by renaming files and running the game in Japanese locale.[2]
Korean
Download here.
Russian
Fan translation by «The Miracle».
Spanish
Steam release only.

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See also Helix Mod: Ys Origin.

Issues fixed

Game crashes on launch

This can be caused by incorrect or incompatible DirectShow filters installed or configured on the system.
Disable movie playback[3]
  1. Launch Steam.
  2. Select the game, Right-click on it and select Launch Configuration Tool.
  3. In the configuration tool, enable Disable all movie playback and click Play.
  4. The game should now be playable although movies (intros, anime-style opening, story prologue) will not play.

Game crashes when opening menu in-game

On modern systems the game may crash when the in-game menu is opened. Using LLA to patch the .exe solves the crashing.
Disable movie playback[4]
  1. Download Large Address Aware here
  2. In LLA select yso_win.exe
  3. Enable the Large Address Aware Flag and patch the game

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III/1 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/207350/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (207350) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. Is this one DRM free like the previous YS games? - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2020-11-30
  2. speedrun.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  3. Steam Discussions - New Update? - last accessed on 2018-04-15
  4. GOG forums - last accessed on 2018-09-02