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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = aliens colonial marines cover.png | |cover = aliens colonial marines cover.png | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}} | ||
|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|February 12, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 12, 2013}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|aliens-colonial-marines|45}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|aliens-colonial-marines|45}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | FPS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Horror }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Alien }} | ||
|steam appid = 49540 | |steam appid = 49540 | ||
|steam appid side = 219440,219441,219442,219443,219444,219445,219446,219447,224840 | |steam appid side = 219440,219441,219442,219443,219444,219445,219446,219447,224840 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 382 | ||
|strategywiki = Aliens: Colonial Marines | |strategywiki = Aliens: Colonial Marines | ||
+ | |mobygames = 59738 | ||
|wikipedia = Aliens: Colonial Marines | |wikipedia = Aliens: Colonial Marines | ||
|winehq = 14945 | |winehq = 14945 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game is notable for its gameplay issues; see [[#Essential improvements|Essential improvements]] for fixes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{mm}} [http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?board=30.0 Forums at AvPGalaxy.net] non PC-specific. | {{mm}} [http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?board=30.0 Forums at AvPGalaxy.net] non PC-specific. | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | aliens-colonial-marines-collection | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 49540 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 49540 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Bug Hunt DLC | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Bug Hunt DLC | | Windows }} | ||
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{{DLC/row| Movie Map Pack | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Movie Map Pack | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Stasis Interrupted | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Stasis Interrupted | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Limited Edition | + | {{DLC/row| Limited Edition Pack | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Collector's Edition | + | {{DLC/row| Collector's Edition Pack | | Windows }} |
{{DLC/row| SHARP Sticks | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| SHARP Sticks | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun | | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ===[ | + | ===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/templargfxs-acm-overhaul ACM Overhaul]=== |
{{ii}} Comprehensive overhaul mod that fixes AI, balancing, textures, and more. | {{ii}} Comprehensive overhaul mod that fixes AI, balancing, textures, and more. | ||
− | {{ | + | {{--}} ACM Overhaul does not contain all possible graphic corrections and corrections in aliens AI. Fixes for those issues can be found [https://www.nexusmods.com/alienscolonialmarines/mods/4?tab=description here]. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit PecanEngine.ini|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Edit PecanEngine.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=127541833|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: ACM custom settings.. (v1.11c)|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\PecanEngine.ini}} with a text editor. |
# Change each instance of <code>StartupMovies=</code> to <code>//StartupMovies=</code> | # Change each instance of <code>StartupMovies=</code> to <code>//StartupMovies=</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes and close the file. |
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This method still leaves the legal screen. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 2: Run the game with the {{code|-nomovie}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].|ref=|fix= | |
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This method skips the legal screen as well, but also the in-game intro movies. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ====Improved Xenomorph AI==== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} This results in improved wall and ceiling climbing for the xenomorphs. |
− | + | {{mm}} The fix is also included in [[#ACM_Overhaul|ACM Overhaul]]. | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit a | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit two spelling mistakes on a line in DefaultEngine.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.moddb.com/mods/templargfxs-acm-overhaul/news/the-biggest-bug-in-the-game-is-just-one-letter-long#7025741|title=The biggest BUG in the game is just one letter long - TemplarGFX's ACM Overhaul mod for Aliens: Colonial Marines - Mod DB|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|{{P|game}}\PecanGame\Config\DefaultEngine.ini}} with a text editor. |
− | # Find <pre>ClassRemapping= | + | # Find <pre>ClassRemapping=PecanGAme.PecanSeqAct_AttachXenoToTether -> PecanGame.PecanSeqAct_AttachPawnToTeather</pre> and change it to <pre>ClassRemapping=PecanGame.PecanSeqAct_AttachXenoToTether -> PecanGame.PecanSeqAct_AttachPawnToTether</pre> |
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes and close the file. |
− | |||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | {{ | + | {{mm}} The config line includes two spelling mistakes that the above fixes: |
− | + | :* {{Code|PecanGAme}} instead of {{Code|PecanGame}} | |
− | + | :* {{Code|AttachPawnToTeather}} instead of {{Code|AttachPawnToTether}} | |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = Save file and key bindings. | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|aliens colonial marines video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|aliens colonial marines video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aliens-colonial-marines/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See the [ | + | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aliens-colonial-marines/en WSGF entry]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Image is | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Image is {{term|Vert-}}. FOV can be increased to compensate. For a conversion from 16:9 to 21:9, increasing the FOV slider by 3 notches gives the closest approximation of a 1:1 {{term|Hor+}} increase. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aliens-colonial-marines/en WSGF entry]. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
− | |fov notes = Slider in menu. For additional | + | |fov notes = Slider in menu. For additional values, see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Referred to as "Texture Detail" in Video settings. | |anisotropic notes = Referred to as "Texture Detail" in Video settings. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Only features [[ | + | |antialiasing notes = Only features [[FXAA]]. Forcing other AA can lead to [[#No textures|problems]]. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Further manual FOV adjustment by editing FOVOffset|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Further manual FOV adjustment by editing FOVOffset|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
{{ii}} Note: FOVOffset is not the FOV, but the offset from default value. See screenshots for details. | {{ii}} Note: FOVOffset is not the FOV, but the offset from default value. See screenshots for details. | ||
− | # | + | # Edit {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\PecanEngine.ini}} with a text editor. |
− | # Locate line <code>FOVOffset=XX</code> in <code>[SystemSettings]</code> section and change XX to | + | # Locate the line <code>FOVOffset=XX</code> in <code>[SystemSettings]</code> section and change XX to the desired value. |
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
<gallery widths=160px heights=100px> | <gallery widths=160px heights=100px> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable frame rate smoothing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable frame rate smoothing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Edit {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\PecanEngine.ini}} with a text editor. |
− | # Locate line <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> in <code>[Engine.Engine]</code> section and change TRUE to FALSE. | + | # Locate line <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> in <code>[Engine.Engine]</code> section and change <code>TRUE</code> to <code>FALSE</code> |
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|aliens colonial marines controls settings.png|Controls settings.}} | {{Image|aliens colonial marines controls settings.png|Controls settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
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{{++}} Support for Logitech G15 keyboard display. Shows current objective or challenge. | {{++}} Support for Logitech G15 keyboard display. Shows current objective or challenge. | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|aliens colonial marines audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|aliens colonial marines audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = RU version may need [[#Failed to start game (RU release doesn't work when English language is selected)|a workaround]] to play in English. | |notes = RU version may need [[#Failed to start game (RU release doesn't work when English language is selected)|a workaround]] to play in English. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=11976 link #1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/aliens-colonial-marines/aliens-colonial-marines/1421 Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = Only available in Russia. | |notes = Only available in Russia. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |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 = 4 |
|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 = false | |lan play = false | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/02/aliens-colonial-marines-3d-vision-fix.html Helix Mod: Aliens Colonial Marines - 3D Vision fix]. |
|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] | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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{{ii}} There is no universal fix, however these are confirmed to work for some users. | {{ii}} There is no universal fix, however these are confirmed to work for some users. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete appcache folder|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete appcache folder|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846944689777796793/#c846944689777878332|title=Got Eror after Logos (app already running) :: Steam community discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the Steam installation folder. | # Go to the Steam installation folder. | ||
− | # Delete the | + | # Delete the {{folder|appcache}} folder. |
# Restart Steam, game should update itself. | # Restart Steam, game should update itself. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set Steam language to the same language as the game|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set Steam language to the same language as the game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846944689777796793/#c846944689779843905|title=Got Eror after Logos (app already running) :: Steam community discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=If that does not work, try changing also operating system language|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=If that does not work, try changing also operating system language|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846944689783271889/#c846944689783730011|title="Failed to start game (app already running)" error after exiting the game :: Steam community discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | ===Failed to start game ( | + | ===Failed to start game (Russian release does not work when English language is selected)=== |
{{ii}} This solution is probably applicable to other non-English releases. | {{ii}} This solution is probably applicable to other non-English releases. | ||
{{ii}} The game crashes to desktop after trademark screen, shows one of the error messages from previous issues. | {{ii}} The game crashes to desktop after trademark screen, shows one of the error messages from previous issues. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Copy INT | + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy INT subfolders from Russian version into international version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=244044&page=3|title=Crash at starting Game - The Gearbox Software Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Set game language to Russian (within Steam select game Properties -> Language -> Русский(Russian)) | + | # Set game language to Russian (within Steam, select game Properties -> Language -> Русский(Russian)) |
− | # Wait until the game | + | # Wait until the game downloads localization files. |
− | # Locate | + | # Locate {{folder|{{p|game}}\PecanGame\Localization}} and {{folder|{{p|game}}\Engine\Localization}} folders and copy their contents somewhere safe (only INT subfolders are needed, they contain different files). |
− | # Set game language to English. | + | # Set the game language to English. |
− | # Wait until the game | + | # Wait until the game file changes complete (said INT folders will be removed). |
− | # Copy both INT subfolders | + | # Copy both INT subfolders saved earlier back to {{folder|{{p|game}}\PecanGame\Localization}} and {{folder|{{p|game}}\Engine\Localization}} accordingly. |
}} | }} | ||
===Blue screen on AMD CPU=== | ===Blue screen on AMD CPU=== | ||
− | {{--}} There seems to be problem with game running on AMD FX processors where game crashes to BSOD or freezes system. | + | {{--}} There seems to be a problem with game running on AMD FX processors where game crashes to BSOD or freezes the system. The issue is similar to [[Borderlands 2]] BSOD and fix also works with Aliens: Colonial Marines. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Update BIOS|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Update BIOS|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846944689780685209/#c846944689790011771|title=Crash or Bluescreen on launch :: Steam community discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Additional information can be found at [http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/STEAMGamesonAMDFXplatforms.aspx AMD knowledge base library]. |
− | {{ii}} Update procedure varies and can cause motherboard to malfunction | + | {{ii}} Update procedure varies and can cause motherboard to malfunction if the update is interrupted or applied incorrectly. Carefully read the documentation and on-screen instructions for the used motherboard before proceeding. |
− | {{ii}} Information about Borderlands 2 BSOD issue can be found at [ | + | {{ii}} Information about Borderlands 2 BSOD issue can be found at the [https://web.archive.org/web/20130216234504/https://support.gearboxsoftware.com/entries/22254567-PC-Game-Crash-or-Blue-Screen-on-AMD-FX-Series-processors Gearbox Software Support] page. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{--}} Forcing anti-aliasing via drivers on Nvidia GeForce cards will result in missing textures and black game scene. | {{--}} Forcing anti-aliasing via drivers on Nvidia GeForce cards will result in missing textures and black game scene. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable anti- | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable anti-aliasing in graphics adapter|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846944689770942510/|title=No Textures? :: Steam community discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
===Game Freezes / Crashes during Session=== | ===Game Freezes / Crashes during Session=== | ||
− | {{--}} Due a memory restriction (x86 build), the game is limited to work with a maximum of | + | {{--}} Due a memory restriction (x86 build), the game is limited to work with a maximum of 2 GB of VRAM. Try either: |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Lower | + | {{Fixbox|description=Lower VRAM-intensive graphics settings such as resolution|ref=<ref name="crash-freeze fix">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846944689777168343/#c517142892053013709 Game keeps crashing? :: Aliens: Colonial Marines General Discussions]</ref>}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Play in Full Window mode instead of Fullscreen|ref=<ref name="crash-freeze fix"/>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Play in Full Window mode instead of Fullscreen|ref=<ref name="crash-freeze fix"/>}} | ||
===GPU detection fix=== | ===GPU detection fix=== | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} The game has problems with detecting some graphic adapters - mainly mobile GPUs and new graphics. Because of this, game can select wrong settings profile for the system. |
{{Fixbox|description=1. Checking GPU detection|ref=<ref name=GPUfix>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846945579760601767/ GPU Detection Fix /Graphics boost :: Steam community discussions]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=1. Checking GPU detection|ref=<ref name=GPUfix>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/49540/discussions/0/846945579760601767/ GPU Detection Fix /Graphics boost :: Steam community discussions]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Logs\Launch.log}} with a text editor. |
− | + | # Locate line <code>[000X.XX] Log: Machine detected compatibility level: Composite: X. CPU: Y. GPU: Z.</code> where X,Y and Z values are assigned grade of the system. Value of 5 is the highest grade for high end hardware. | |
− | # Locate line <code>[ | + | * If using a powerful hardware and grades are not high enough, follow the guide in the next fixbox. Otherwise, no changes are needed. |
− | * If | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=2. Adding | + | {{Fixbox|description=2. Adding the GPU to the hardware list|ref=<ref name=GPUfix/>|fix= |
{{List|content= | {{List|content= | ||
− | {{List/row|row=In file | + | {{List/row|row=In {{file|Launch.log}}, locate these lines: |
− | <pre>[ | + | <pre>[000X.XX] Log: GPU stats: |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: VendorID: 0000YYYY |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: DeviceID: 0000XXXX |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: DriverVersion: <numbers> |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: DeviceName: <GPU name> |
</pre>}} | </pre>}} | ||
− | {{List/row|row=Edit | + | {{List/row|row=Edit {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\PecanCompat.ini}} with a text editor.}} |
− | {{List/row|row=Locate section for | + | {{List/row|row=Locate section for the used vendor - search for <code>VendorName=</code> value.}} |
− | {{List/row|row=Add line into | + | {{List/row|row=Add line into the vendor section for the used graphics adapter. Use information from {{file|Launch.log}} file like so: <code>0xYYYY=G,<GPU name></code> |
<pre>where: | <pre>where: | ||
− | YYYY - last four digits from | + | YYYY - last four digits from DeviceID |
− | G - | + | G - desired hardware grade - 1 lowest, 5 highest |
<GPU name> - string from DeviceName</pre>}} | <GPU name> - string from DeviceName</pre>}} | ||
* Example 1: | * Example 1: | ||
− | <pre>[ | + | <pre>[000X.XX] Log: GPU stats: |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: DeviceID: 00001244 |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: DeviceName: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti</pre> |
will result in <code>0x1244=5,NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti</code> | will result in <code>0x1244=5,NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti</code> | ||
* Example 2: | * Example 2: | ||
− | <pre>[ | + | <pre>[000X.XX] Log: GPU stats: |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: VendorID: 00001002 |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: DeviceID: 00006738 |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: DriverVersion: 8.17.10.1169 |
− | [ | + | [000X.XX] Log: DeviceName: AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series</pre> |
will result in <code>0x6738=5,AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series</code> | will result in <code>0x6738=5,AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series</code> | ||
}}}} | }}}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=3. Additional graphic | + | {{Fixbox|description=3. Additional graphic enhancements for high-end hardware|ref=<ref name=GPUfix/>|fix= |
{{ii}} This step is optional. It will force maximum quality level of detail for grade 5 hardware. | {{ii}} This step is optional. It will force maximum quality level of detail for grade 5 hardware. | ||
{{List|content= | {{List|content= | ||
− | {{List/row|row=Edit | + | {{List/row|row=Edit {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\PecanCompat.ini}} with a text editor.}} |
− | {{List/row|row=In | + | {{List/row|row=In the <code>[AppCompatBucket5]</code> section, search for these lines: |
<pre>TEXTUREGROUP_World=(LODBias=1) | <pre>TEXTUREGROUP_World=(LODBias=1) | ||
TEXTUREGROUP_WorldNormalMap=(LODBias=1) | TEXTUREGROUP_WorldNormalMap=(LODBias=1) | ||
TEXTUREGROUP_WorldSpecular=(LODBias=1)</pre>}} | TEXTUREGROUP_WorldSpecular=(LODBias=1)</pre>}} | ||
− | {{List/row|row=Change ones to zeros and save the file. | + | {{List/row|row=Change ones to zeros and save the file. Tweaking other options in this section is optional.}} |
}}}} | }}}} | ||
===No weapon=== | ===No weapon=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Switch between weapons|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Switch between weapons|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?p=3678900#post3678900|title=No gun Glitch. - The Gearbox Software Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
===Unresponsive controls=== | ===Unresponsive controls=== | ||
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# Open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\PecanEngine.ini</code> | # Open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\PecanEngine.ini</code> | ||
# Locate line <code>AllowJoystickInput=1</code> in <code>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</code> section and change 1 to 0. | # Locate line <code>AllowJoystickInput=1</code> in <code>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</code> section and change 1 to 0. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Crash upon starting the "Stasis Interrupted" DLC=== | ||
+ | {{--}} The game can freeze during the first cutscene on some systems. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable SSAO and lower the graphics settings|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Radishface|date=2024-01-12|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} After the cutscene has finished playing, return the graphics settings to their original values. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = PhysX | ||
+ | |physics notes = 2.8.4.6 | ||
+ | |audio = OpenAL, XAudio2 | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = 1.99p | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP SP3 | |minOS = XP SP3 | ||
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Dual Core 2 GHz |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 20 GB | |minHD = 20 GB | ||
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|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = Vista, 7 |
− | |recCPU = 2.3 GHz | + | |recCPU = Intel Quad Core 2.3 GHz |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = ATI Radeon HD 5850 | |recGPU = ATI Radeon HD 5850 | ||
− | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce | + | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 |
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Although developer recommends 20 GB of free space, download size is around 6 GB. With all DLC available the download size is 14 GB. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 23:32, 27 August 2024
Developers | |
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Gearbox Software | |
Demiurge Studios | |
Nerve Software | |
TimeGate Studios | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 12, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 45 |
IGDB | 45 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS |
Themes | Sci-fi, Horror |
Series | Alien |
Alien | |
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Aliens: A Comic Book Adventure | 1995 |
Alien Trilogy | 1996 |
Aliens Online | 1998 |
Aliens versus Predator (series) | |
Aliens: Colonial Marines | 2013 |
Alien: Isolation | 2014 |
Aliens: Fireteam Elite | 2021 |
Aliens: Dark Descent | 2023 |
Alien: Rogue Incursion | 2024 |
Aliens: Colonial Marines is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS game in the Alien series.
The game is notable for its gameplay issues; see Essential improvements for fixes.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- Forums at AvPGalaxy.net non PC-specific.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Bug Hunt DLC | ||
Reconnaissanse DLC | ||
Movie Map Pack | ||
Stasis Interrupted | ||
Limited Edition Pack | ||
Collector's Edition Pack | ||
SHARP Sticks | ||
Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun |
Essential improvements
ACM Overhaul
- Comprehensive overhaul mod that fixes AI, balancing, textures, and more.
- ACM Overhaul does not contain all possible graphic corrections and corrections in aliens AI. Fixes for those issues can be found here.
Skip intro videos
Method 1: Edit PecanEngine.ini[1] |
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Notes
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Method 2: Run the game with the -nomovie command line argument.
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Notes
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Improved Xenomorph AI
- This results in improved wall and ceiling climbing for the xenomorphs.
- The fix is also included in ACM Overhaul.
Edit two spelling mistakes on a line in DefaultEngine.ini[2] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Aliens Colonial Marines\PecanGame\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/49540/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\49540\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/49540/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Save file and key bindings. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Image is Vert-. FOV can be increased to compensate. For a conversion from 16:9 to 21:9, increasing the FOV slider by 3 notches gives the closest approximation of a 1:1 Hor+ increase. See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Slider in menu. For additional values, see Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Is called 'Full Window' in window mode settings. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Referred to as "Texture Detail" in Video settings. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Only features FXAA. Forcing other AA can lead to problems. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 62 FPS. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
- A slider is included, but no specific values are viewable.
Further manual FOV adjustment by editing FOVOffset[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
Disable frame rate smoothing[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
- Support for Logitech G15 keyboard display. Shows current objective or challenge.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | RU version may need a workaround to play in English. | |||
Czech | Fan translation - link #1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Only available in Russia. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Use Nucleus Co-op. | ||
LAN play | Multiplayer requires creating an online lobby. If a connection to Steam is lost, players will be disconnected from host. | |||
Online play | 10 | Versus, Co-op Co-op supports 4 players. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Aliens Colonial Marines - 3D Vision fix. | ||
vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list |
Issues fixed
Failed to start game (app already running) error
- There is no universal fix, however these are confirmed to work for some users.
Delete appcache folder[3] |
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Set Steam language to the same language as the game[4] |
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If that does not work, try changing also operating system language[5] |
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Failed to start game (Russian release does not work when English language is selected)
- This solution is probably applicable to other non-English releases.
- The game crashes to desktop after trademark screen, shows one of the error messages from previous issues.
Copy INT subfolders from Russian version into international version[6] |
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Blue screen on AMD CPU
- There seems to be a problem with game running on AMD FX processors where game crashes to BSOD or freezes the system. The issue is similar to Borderlands 2 BSOD and fix also works with Aliens: Colonial Marines.
Update BIOS[7] |
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No textures
- Forcing anti-aliasing via drivers on Nvidia GeForce cards will result in missing textures and black game scene.
Disable anti-aliasing in graphics adapter[8] |
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Game Freezes / Crashes during Session
- Due a memory restriction (x86 build), the game is limited to work with a maximum of 2 GB of VRAM. Try either:
Lower VRAM-intensive graphics settings such as resolution[9] |
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Play in Full Window mode instead of Fullscreen[9] |
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GPU detection fix
- The game has problems with detecting some graphic adapters - mainly mobile GPUs and new graphics. Because of this, game can select wrong settings profile for the system.
1. Checking GPU detection[10] |
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2. Adding the GPU to the hardware list[10] |
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[000X.XX] Log: GPU stats: [000X.XX] Log: DeviceID: 00001244 [000X.XX] Log: DeviceName: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti will result in [000X.XX] Log: GPU stats: [000X.XX] Log: VendorID: 00001002 [000X.XX] Log: DeviceID: 00006738 [000X.XX] Log: DriverVersion: 8.17.10.1169 [000X.XX] Log: DeviceName: AMD Radeon HD 6800 Serieswill result in 0x6738=5,AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series |
3. Additional graphic enhancements for high-end hardware[10] |
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No weapon
Switch between weapons[11] |
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Unresponsive controls
- Problem with controls where in-game camera is always rotating and in menu cursor is always moving down. Demonstrated here.
Unplug all USB game controllers, alternatively disable them in Device manager[12] |
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.ini edit[12] |
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Crash upon starting the "Stasis Interrupted" DLC
- The game can freeze during the first cutscene on some systems.
Disable SSAO and lower the graphics settings[13] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | 2.8.4.6 |
Audio | OpenAL, XAudio2 | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.99p |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Dual Core 2 GHz | Intel Quad Core 2.3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 Nvidia GeForce 8500 256 MB of VRAM | ATI Radeon HD 5850 Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 512 MB of VRAM |
- Although developer recommends 20 GB of free space, download size is around 6 GB. With all DLC available the download size is 14 GB.
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>/49540/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (49540) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: ACM custom settings.. (v1.11c) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The biggest BUG in the game is just one letter long - TemplarGFX's ACM Overhaul mod for Aliens: Colonial Marines - Mod DB - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Got Eror after Logos (app already running) :: Steam community discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Got Eror after Logos (app already running) :: Steam community discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ "Failed to start game (app already running)" error after exiting the game :: Steam community discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Crash at starting Game - The Gearbox Software Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Crash or Bluescreen on launch :: Steam community discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ No Textures? :: Steam community discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Game keeps crashing? :: Aliens: Colonial Marines General Discussions
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 GPU Detection Fix /Graphics boost :: Steam community discussions
- ↑ No gun Glitch. - The Gearbox Software Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 PC version launches but with Xbox control options ?? - The Gearbox Software Forums
- ↑ Verified by User:Radishface on 2024-01-12