Difference between revisions of "Styx: Shards of Darkness"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Styx Shards of Darkness cover.jpg | |cover = Styx Shards of Darkness cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2023-12-10}}</ref>|build=4.13.1.0}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 14, 2017}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 14, 2017}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|styx-shards-of-darkness|72}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|4000/styx-shards-of-darkness|72}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|styx-shards-of-darkness|71}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Unlock }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | 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 | Stealth }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Styx }} | ||
|steam appid = 355790 | |steam appid = 355790 | ||
− | |steam appid side | + | |steam appid side = 630880, 465250 |
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 2090261953 |
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.cyanide-studio.com/styx-shardsof | ||
+ | |hltb = 38317 | ||
+ | |lutris = styx-shards-of-darkness | ||
+ | |mobygames = 85316 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = Styx: Shards of Darkness |
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 18434 |
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|2090261953|styx_shards_of_darkness}} |
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/355790/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 355790 | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | styx-shards-of-darkness | Steam | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3153-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | styx_shards_of_darkness | DRM-free | Does not include co-op features.<br/>Includes '''The Akenash Set'''. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | styx-shards-of-darkness | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | styx-shards-of-darkness | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 355790 | DRM-Free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A demo is available from [steam://install/630880 Steam]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = '''The Akenash Set''' unlocks two equipment items. Included with GOG.com version. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Skip company logos|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2017-03-19}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Styx2\Content\Movies\}} | ||
+ | # Delete, move or rename {{file|splashscreen-all.mp4}} and {{file|UE4_Logo.mp4}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Styx2\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Styx2\Saved\SaveGames\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|Styx Shards of Darkness Video Settings.png|Video settings}} |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{Image|Styx Shards of Darkness Game Options.png|Game/HUD settings}} |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | {{Video |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/styx-shards-darkness/en |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = gold |
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver |
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = gold | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/styx-shards-darkness/en WSGF entry]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = true |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Slider up to 120 horizontal degrees. |
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Borderless fullscreen windowed is default |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] by default<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2023-12-10|comment=Tested using [[Engine:Unreal Engine 4#Enable developer console|Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker]]. {{code|r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing}} is always {{code|1}}, {{code|r.PostProcessAAQuality}} changes with '''Anti-Aliasing''' setting from {{code|0}} to {{code|4}}.}}</ref>. [[SMAA]] can be set, see [[#SMAA Injection|SMAA Injection]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = No cap. See [[#Cap framerate|Cap framerate]] to set custom limit. |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = false | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[SMAA|SMAA Injection]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=SMAA Anti-Aliasing with ReShade|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= |
− | |key remap = | + | {{ii}} This injected form gives a clearer picture than game's own AA, but will introduce more shimmering. |
+ | # Download [https://www.mediafire.com/file/79tu6j3r84olb74/Styx_SOD_SMAA_Reshade.rar/file custom ReShade]. | ||
+ | # Extract archive contents to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Styx2\Binaries\Win64\}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Cap framerate]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set a custom FPS limit.|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Can reduce system heat and workload. | ||
+ | |||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{P|localappdata}}\Styx2\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}}. | ||
+ | # Open the {{file|Engine.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor. | ||
+ | # Paste the following lines under section {{code|[/script/engine.engine]}}: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | MinDesiredFrameRate=0 | ||
+ | bSmoothFrameRate=true | ||
+ | SmoothedFrameRateRange=(LowerBound=(Type=Inclusive,Value=5),UpperBound=(Type=Exclusive,Value=75)) | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Change {{code|75}} to the desired limit. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Styx Shards of Darkness Controls.png|Control settings}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Styx Shards of Darkness Keyboard Remapping.png|Keyboard remapping}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = The mouse sensitivity in this game is very low even at maximum setting. To change it to a higher value, see [[#Change Mouse Sensitivity|mouse sensitivity]]. |
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |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 = false |
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |button prompts = Xbox, DualShock | ||
+ | |button prompts notes = '''Button Prompt''' option switches between '''XBox''' and '''PlayStation'''. | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = true |
− | | | + | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Styx Shards of Darkness Controller Layout.png|Controller Movement layout | ||
+ | Styx Shards of Darkness Controller Skills Layout.png|Controller Skills layout | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Change Mouse Sensitivity=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change Mouse Sensitivity|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|Input.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. | ||
+ | # Search for <code>LookUp</code> and <code>Turn</code> values, then for each value replace <code>Scale=1.000000</code> with <code>Scale=3.000000</code> or another required number. ''(The higher the number, the higher the sensitivity)''. | ||
+ | # Save the file and close it. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable mouse smoothing=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse smoothing|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|Input.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. | ||
+ | # Copy and paste <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=False</code> at the bottom of {{code|[/Script/Engine.InputSettings]}} and then copy and then paste it under {{code|[Engine.PlayerInput]}}. | ||
+ | # Save and close the file | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Styx Shards of Darkness Sound Settings.png|Sound Settings}} |
− | |separate volume | + | |
− | |separate volume notes | + | {{Audio |
− | |surround sound | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |surround sound notes | + | |separate volume notes = Global, Music, Sound Effects, Interface and Voices |
− | |subtitles | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |subtitles notes | + | |surround sound notes = Tested with 7.1 Surround Headphones. |
− | |closed captions | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |closed captions notes | + | |subtitles notes = |
− | |mute on focus lost | + | |closed captions = n/a |
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |closed captions notes = |
− | |eax support | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | |general midi audio = | ||
+ | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/styx_shards_of_darkness/files/5587.html download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = hackable |
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 2 |
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
− | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op]. |
|lan play = unknown | |lan play = unknown | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
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|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 2 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = unknown | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/05/styx-shards-of-darkness-dx11.html Helix Mod: Styx Shards of Darkness (DX11)]. | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = unknown | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/styx-shards-of-darkness/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | | | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
− | | | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows arm app = unknown |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows exe notes = |
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = PhysX | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Wwise | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
|minOS = 7 | |minOS = 7 | ||
− | |minCPU = AMD FX- | + | |minCPU = AMD FX-6300 (3.5 GHz) |
− | |minCPU2 = Intel i5- | + | |minCPU2 = Intel Core i5-2500 (3.3 GHz) |
|minRAM = 8 GB | |minRAM = 8 GB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 11 GB |
− | |minGPU = Nvidia | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 |
− | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon R7 | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon R7 260X |
+ | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |minDX = 11 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 8, 10 |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = AMD FX-8350 X8 (4.0 GHz) |
+ | |recCPU2 = Intel Core i7-4790 (3.6 GHz) | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 |
+ | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 390 | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |recDX = | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Revision as of 23:36, 12 December 2023
Developers | |
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Cyanide Studio | |
Publishers | |
Focus Home Interactive | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 14, 2017 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 72 |
OpenCritic | 72 |
IGDB | 71 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | Unlock |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Stealth |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Styx |
Styx | |
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Of Orcs and Men | 2012 |
Styx: Master of Shadows | 2014 |
Styx: Shards of Darkness | 2017 |
Styx: Shards of Darkness is a multiplayer third-person stealth game in the Styx series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Does not include co-op features. Includes The Akenash Set. |
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Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- A demo is available from Steam.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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Unlock | The Akenash Set unlocks two equipment items. Included with GOG.com version. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip company logos[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Styx2\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/355790/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Styx2\Saved\SaveGames\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/355790/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Slider up to 120 horizontal degrees. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Borderless fullscreen windowed is default | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA by default[3]. SMAA can be set, see SMAA Injection. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No cap. See Cap framerate to set custom limit. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
SMAA Injection
SMAA Anti-Aliasing with ReShade[citation needed] |
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Cap framerate
Set a custom FPS limit.[citation needed] |
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MinDesiredFrameRate=0 bSmoothFrameRate=true SmoothedFrameRateRange=(LowerBound=(Type=Inclusive,Value=5),UpperBound=(Type=Exclusive,Value=75)) Change |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | The mouse sensitivity in this game is very low even at maximum setting. To change it to a higher value, see mouse sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
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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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | Button Prompt option switches between XBox and PlayStation. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Change Mouse Sensitivity
Change Mouse Sensitivity |
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Disable mouse smoothing
Disable mouse smoothing |
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|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Global, Music, Sound Effects, Interface and Voices | |
Surround sound | Tested with 7.1 Surround Headphones. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Use Nucleus Co-op. | ||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 2 |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Styx Shards of Darkness (DX11). | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD FX-6300 (3.5 GHz) Intel Core i5-2500 (3.3 GHz) |
AMD FX-8350 X8 (4.0 GHz) Intel Core i7-4790 (3.6 GHz) |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 11 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 AMD Radeon R7 260X 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon R9 390 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.13.1.0[1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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>/355790/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (355790) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2023-12-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Waschbär on 2017-03-19
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2023-12-10
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