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+ | {{Disambig|the original version of the game|the Redux version of the game running on [[Engine:Unreal Engine 4|Unreal Engine 4]]|[[The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = The Vanishing of Ethan Carter - cover.jpg | |cover = The Vanishing of Ethan Carter - cover.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|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|September 25, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 25, 2014}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter|82}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|629/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter|80}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter|82}} | ||
+ | |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 | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure, Exploration }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Detective/mystery }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter }} | ||
|steam appid = 258520 | |steam appid = 258520 | ||
− | |steam appid side = | + | |steam appid side = 319930 |
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207665373 |
+ | |official site= http://ethancartergame.com/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 21142 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = vanishing-of-ethan-carter | ||
|wikipedia = The Vanishing of Ethan Carter | |wikipedia = The Vanishing of Ethan Carter | ||
|winehq = 16372 | |winehq = 16372 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{++}} When buying the game, Redux version is automatically added to game library where game was | + | {{++}} When buying the game, Redux version is automatically added to game library where game was purchased or activated. |
− | |||
{{++}} Game runs and scales very well on most hardware configurations. | {{++}} Game runs and scales very well on most hardware configurations. | ||
{{--}} Stuttering in some areas due to texture loading. | {{--}} Stuttering in some areas due to texture loading. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207665373|vanishing_of_ethan_carter_the}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/258520/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2677-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_vanishing_of_ethan_carter | DRM-free | Additional step required to unlock Redux edition. See below. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 258520 | Steam ||}} | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter | Steam | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 258520 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Unlock Redux edition (GOG.com)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/vanishing_of_ethan_carter_the/how_to_redeem_the_vanishing_of_ethan_carter_redux_if_you_own_the_standard_version/page1|title=GOG Forum :: how to redeem the vanishing of ethan carter redux if you own the standard version|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Refresh your account by visiting [https://www.gog.com/account/refresh this link] while logged in. | ||
+ | # Right click the game in your library and choose "SERIAL KEYS." | ||
+ | # Go [https://www.gog.com/redeem here] and enter the serial key from step 2 (not the whole link, just the key). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip launcher=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Create a shortcut to <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\Win64\AstronautsGame-Win64-Shipping.exe</code> to run the game executable|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\The Vanishing of Ethan Carter\AstronautsGame\Config\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\The Vanishing of Ethan Carter\AstronautsGame\SaveData\SaveGame_0.sav}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image|Ethan Carter | + | {{Image|The Vanishing of Ethan Carter - Launcher.png|Launcher graphics settings.}} |
− | {{Image|Ethan Carter | + | {{Image|The Vanishing of Ethan Carter - Advanced launcher.png|Launcher advanced graphics settings.}} |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|The Vanishing of Ethan Carter - Graphics.png|In-game graphics settings.}} |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{Image|The Vanishing of Ethan Carter - Advanced graphics.png|In-game advanced graphics settings.}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/vanishing-ethan-carter/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 16:9 {{term|letterboxing}}. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = true |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = {{term|Vert-}}, from 70° to 120°.<br>Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] for {{term|Hor+}}.<br><br>[EDIT 11-30-19: Can someone who has played the game fix this entry? It makes no sense, as the terms 'VERT-' and 'HOR+' are meaningless in the context of altering FOV. They refer only to how the FOV changes compensatorily when *altering the aspect ratio*. For a given aspect ratio, if one is increasing the horizontal field of view, the vertical FOV is going to increase as well, and vice versa.] |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], up to 8x [[MSAA]], 8x [[CSAA]], 8x QCSAA. |
+ | |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 = '''Unlimited Framerate''' setting. |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input settings | + | {{Image|The Vanishing of Ethan Carter - Input.png|In-game input settings.}} |
+ | {{Image|The Vanishing of Ethan Carter - Keyboard.png|In-game keyboard rebinding.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|The Vanishing of Ethan Carter - Controller.png|In-game controller settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = true | |acceleration option = true | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = '''Camera Smoothing''' setting. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity 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 = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = XInput |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Launcher requires mouse or keyboard. |
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
− | |button prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = unknown |
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = Use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=324391037 PlayStation button icons Mod]. | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |button prompts = Xbox, DualShock | ||
+ | |button prompts notes = For DualShock, use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=324391037 PlayStation button icons Mod]. | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |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 | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|The Vanishing of Ethan Carter - Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} |
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Master, Music, Voice, SFX, Ambience. | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Voice, SFX, Ambience. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = 7.1 | + | |surround sound notes = 7.1 |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support = | + | |eax support = hackable |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = Use [[Glossary:Surround sound#X3DAudio|X3DAudio HRTF]]. |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{Image|The Vanishing of Ethan Carter - Language.png|In-game language settings.}} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [http://gametranslation.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-28.html fan translation] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
− | |interface = true | + | |interface = hackable |
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = 1) [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/vanishing_of_ethan_carter_the/files/5174.html Fan translation by «Tolma4 Team»]<br>2) [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/vanishing_of_ethan_carter_the/files/5181.html Fan voice-over by GamesVoice] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Slovak | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | + | |fan = true | |
− | |fan = | + | |notes = Use the [https://www.lokalizacie.sk/preklady/35-the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter/ unofficial Slovak language file], also contains localized textures. |
− | | | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter.html Helix Mod: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
|iz3d = unknown | |iz3d = unknown | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D,DirectVR | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
+ | |vr only = false | ||
+ | |htc vive = true | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = Requires {{store link|Steam|457880|VR DLC}}. | ||
+ | |oculus rift = true | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = Requires {{store link|Steam|457880|VR DLC}}. | ||
+ | |osvr = true | ||
+ | |osvr notes = Requires {{store link|Steam|457880|VR DLC}}. | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = true | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = Requires {{store link|Steam|457880|VR DLC}}. | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = false | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/258520/discussions/0/360671247403475654/|title=Can i use Keyboard and Mouse for the VR version? :: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
|3rd space gaming vest = | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
|3rd space gaming vest notes = | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
|novint falcon = | |novint falcon = | ||
|novint falcon notes = | |novint falcon notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = true | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = true | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = unknown | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game crashes with CSAA enabled=== | ===Game crashes with CSAA enabled=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Select another type of anti-aliasing|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} CSAA has been removed from Nvidia Maxwell architecture GPUs. |
− | CSAA has been removed from Nvidia Maxwell architecture | + | }} |
+ | |||
+ | ===CLR20r3 Error=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download the config files|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-11-10}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/794-the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter-config-files/ config files] and extract them. | ||
+ | # Place them in <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\The Vanishing of Ethan Carter\</code>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Do '''not''' click '''Restore to Defaults''' in the game's launcher as it may remove configuration files. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Nothing happens after clicking Play / 0xc000007b error=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall d3dx9_43.dll|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/258520/discussions/1/624075566894620730/ Game Issues mini-FAQ | Steam Community Forum]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Remove d3dx9_43.dll from both <code>{{p|WINDIR}}\System32</code> and <code>{{p|WINDIR}}\SysWOW64</code>. | ||
+ | # Download [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 DirectX End-User Runtime] and install it. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Make sure to disable installing of Bing bar in one. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use older Visual C++ runtime libraries|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | ||
+ | # Download older [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/776-visual-c-2010-runtime-dlls/ Visual C++ runtime libraries] and extract them. | ||
+ | # Place all of the extracted DLLs in <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\Win64</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Black screen when using Steam In-Home Streaming=== | ===Black screen when using Steam In-Home Streaming=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Select fullscreen windowed in the launcher instead of fullscreen|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9, 11 |
|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 = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = 64-bit used by default if 64-bit OS is detected. | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
− | |physics = | + | |physics = PhysX |
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = | |audio = | ||
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|minOS = XP SP3 | |minOS = XP SP3 | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
|minHD = 9 GB | |minHD = 9 GB | ||
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 512 MB |
+ | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|recOS = 7, 8 | |recOS = 7, 8 | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = 10 | |recDX = 10 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 16:40, 10 May 2023
This page is for the original version of the game. For the Redux version of the game running on Unreal Engine 4, see The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.
Developers | |
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The Astronauts | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 25, 2014 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
OpenCritic | 80 |
IGDB | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | First-person |
Genres | Adventure, Exploration |
Themes | Detective/mystery |
Series | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter |
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter | |
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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter | 2014 |
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux | 2015 |
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter VR | 2016 |
Key points
- When buying the game, Redux version is automatically added to game library where game was purchased or activated.
- Game runs and scales very well on most hardware configurations.
- Stuttering in some areas due to texture loading.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Additional step required to unlock Redux edition. See below. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Unlock Redux edition (GOG.com)[1] |
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Essential improvements
Skip launcher
Create a shortcut to <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win64\AstronautsGame-Win64-Shipping.exe to run the game executable[citation needed]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\The Vanishing of Ethan Carter\AstronautsGame\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/258520/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\The Vanishing of Ethan Carter\AstronautsGame\SaveData\SaveGame_0.sav |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/258520/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | 16:9 letterboxing. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Vert-, from 70° to 120°. Use Flawless Widescreen for Hor+. [EDIT 11-30-19: Can someone who has played the game fix this entry? It makes no sense, as the terms 'VERT-' and 'HOR+' are meaningless in the context of altering FOV. They refer only to how the FOV changes compensatorily when *altering the aspect ratio*. For a given aspect ratio, if one is increasing the horizontal field of view, the vertical FOV is going to increase as well, and vice versa.] |
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Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, up to 8x MSAA, 8x CSAA, 8x QCSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Unlimited Framerate setting. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Camera Smoothing setting. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput | |
Full controller support | Launcher requires mouse or keyboard. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Tracked motion controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | For DualShock, use the PlayStation button icons Mod. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Music, Voice, SFX, Ambience. | |
Surround sound | 7.1 | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Use X3DAudio HRTF. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | fan translation | |||
Polish | ||||
Russian | 1) Fan translation by «Tolma4 Team» 2) Fan voice-over by GamesVoice |
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Slovak | Use the unofficial Slovak language file, also contains localized textures. | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter. | ||
vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Headsets | |||
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SteamVR | Requires VR DLC. | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | Requires VR DLC. | ||
Windows Mixed Reality | Requires VR DLC. | ||
OSVR | Requires VR DLC. |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | See Input for details. | ||
Keyboard/Mouse | [2] |
Play area | |||
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Seated | |||
Standing | |||
Room-scale |
Issues fixed
Game crashes with CSAA enabled
Select another type of anti-aliasing[citation needed] |
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CLR20r3 Error
Download the config files[3] |
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Notes
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Nothing happens after clicking Play / 0xc000007b error
Reinstall d3dx9_43.dll[4] |
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Notes
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Use older Visual C++ runtime libraries[3] |
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Black screen when using Steam In-Home Streaming
Select fullscreen windowed in the launcher instead of fullscreen[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | 64-bit used by default if 64-bit OS is detected. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | DirectX 10 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/258520/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (258520) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ GOG Forum :: how to redeem the vanishing of ethan carter redux if you own the standard version - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Can i use Keyboard and Mouse for the VR version? :: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-11-10
- ↑ Game Issues mini-FAQ | Steam Community Forum